{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donald E Suburu School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8673948,"projectId":9897652,"letterContent":",\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our Preschool SDC class. Because of your generosity, my students now have hands-on materials that help them learn through play and exploration. We are using the new resources during our small group centers to build fine motor skills, practice early literacy and math, and strengthen communication skills. These tools give my students the structured support they need while still making learning fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were so excited! Their faces lit up as they explored each item, and they were eager to participate. I immediately noticed increased engagement, longer attention spans, and more positive peer interactions. For many of my students, having the right materials makes all the difference in helping them feel successful and confident.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom continues to grow into a supportive, hands-on learning environment where every child can thrive. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for making a meaningful impact in their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1763474855590,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-sdc-class/9897652/","projectTitle":"Preschool SDC class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villarreal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673948"},{"teacherId":10095125,"projectId":9528048,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, puzzles have quickly become one of the most loved and meaningful activities in our Transitional Kindergarten classroom. When I first introduced them, the excitement was immediate—students gathered around, eager to choose one and get started. I watched as little hands carefully turned and tested pieces, some students quietly concentrating while others excitedly said, \"I found it!\" One special moment that stood out was during small group time when a student who often gets frustrated easily stayed with a puzzle for nearly ten minutes. When he finally completed it, he threw his hands up and proudly announced, \"I didn't give up!\" That sense of accomplishment was priceless.\r\n\r\nWe are using the puzzles daily during centers, small groups, and even as a calming activity during quieter parts of our day. They have become an important tool for building fine motor strength and hand-eye coordination, which directly supports early writing skills. I've also been incorporating them into our current lessons by connecting puzzles to our themes—matching alphabet puzzles during literacy time and number puzzles during math centers. Students are practicing problem-solving, turn-taking, and collaboration as they work together to complete larger puzzles.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are beginning a unit focused on community helpers, and I plan to incorporate themed puzzles to extend vocabulary and deepen understanding through hands-on exploration. Students will also begin creating their own simple \"class puzzles\" by drawing pictures, cutting them apart, and swapping with friends to solve. Your support has truly helped my students grow academically and socially—piece by piece. Thank you for helping create joyful learning moments that build confidence, perseverance, and independence in my youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1763474735861,"projectUrl":"project/building-little-thinkers-with-puzzles/9528048/","projectTitle":"Building Little Thinkers with Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095125_orig.png?crop=725,725,x358,y811&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754146959912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095125"},{"teacherId":10095125,"projectId":9503017,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has truly transformed into a space filled with creativity, exploration, and joy. When the easel and sensory bins first arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement. They could not wait to touch, explore, and create. These moments reminded me exactly why hands-on learning is so powerful in Transitional Kindergarten.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these resources daily during centers and small-group instruction. The sensory bins support early math and language development as students sort objects by color and size, count scoops, and compare amounts. Looking ahead, we will continue integrating these materials into themed units and collaborative projects. We are beginning a study on seasons, and students will use the easel to paint seasonal changes while sensory bins will include natural materials like leaves and small pumpkins to explore textures and vocabulary. Your support has given my students meaningful tools to grow academically, socially, and creatively. Thank you for giving my first-year TK classroom the opportunity to build a joyful, hands-on learning environment where every child can explore, discover, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763474722846,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-artists-big-discoveries/9503017/","projectTitle":"Tiny Artists, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095125_orig.png?crop=725,725,x358,y811&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754146959912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095125"},{"teacherId":10095125,"projectId":9528010,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, technology time in our Transitional Kindergarten classroom has become purposeful, organized, and truly meaningful. At this age, technology is not about \"screen time\" — it is about interactive learning experiences that build early literacy, math, listening, and problem-solving skills. With the charging station, our devices are always ready, which allows us to smoothly transition into small-group rotations without losing instructional time. The headphones have made a tremendous difference by helping students stay focused on phonics songs, interactive read-alouds, and math games without outside distractions. The computer mice are especially powerful for little hands; they strengthen fine motor skills while helping students learn how to click, drag, and navigate programs independently — skills that build both coordination and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been using their \"own\" headphones and mouse. They feel so grown up and responsible! I've watched their confidence grow as they independently log into learning programs and carefully control the mouse to complete activities. A few students who are typically quieter during whole-group lessons have especially warmed up to technology time. With headphones on, they are fully engaged, repeating letter sounds, practicing counting, and even smiling proudly when they complete a task. For some of my emerging bilingual students, the audio support allows them to hear clear language models while learning at their own pace, which has been incredibly empowering.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I've been able to run more effective small-group instruction while other students work independently on meaningful digital practice. I can differentiate activities based on student needs, knowing that everyone has the tools to stay focused and successful. Your support has helped create a structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate tech environment where my TK students are building foundational skills, independence, and confidence in today's technology-rich world.","fullyFundedDate":1763474756270,"projectUrl":"project/tech-time-made-easy-for-tiny-learners/9528010/","projectTitle":"Tech Time Made Easy for Tiny Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095125_orig.png?crop=725,725,x358,y811&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754146959912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095125"},{"teacherId":5825285,"projectId":9672944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of creative art materials to our tk classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. With access to the high quality supplies, my students have been able to explore colors, textures and new techniques that spark their imagination and encourage self expression. These items have brought so much excitement and joy into our classroom, and inspiring creativity in ways that support their early childhood development.\r\n\r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1763474691813,"projectUrl":"project/lets-be-creative/9672944/","projectTitle":"Let's Be Creative!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamdoun Labrecque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5825285_orig.jpg?crop=574,574,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579126230756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5825285"},{"teacherId":10234688,"projectId":9668163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our second grade classroom library. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to a wide variety of books at different reading levels, allowing every child to find a text that is engaging, accessible, and enjoyable. These new books are helping students build essential reading skills such as comprehension, vocabulary development, and stamina, while also encouraging a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nReading is an important part of our daily classroom routine. Each morning, students begin their day with ten minutes of independent reading, choosing books that interest them. After reading, they share what they've read with a seat partner, practicing speaking, listening, and summarizing skills. Students also read independently when they finish classwork or while waiting for others, and many have started taking Accelerated Reader quizzes. They especially enjoy the challenge of remembering details and seeing their progress.\r\n\r\nAs a class, we have also been reading the A Little Spot of Emotions series together. Recently, we read A Little Spot of Anger, and students were highly engaged as they learned and practiced calming techniques from the story. It has been wonderful to see students connect emotionally with the books and apply those lessons in real life. Thank you for opening up the world of reading for our second grade classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763474812055,"projectUrl":"project/second-graders-who-love-to-read/9668163/","projectTitle":"Second Graders Who Love to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10234688"},{"teacherId":9308123,"projectId":9911287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to resources that are making learning more engaging, organized, and meaningful each day.\r\nThe Connect 4 game has quickly become a favorite during small-group instruction. Students use it to practice problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills while having fun. They are excited to explain their strategies, take turns respectfully, and challenge themselves in new ways. Learning feels joyful and motivating.\r\nThe lined paper has been incredibly helpful in supporting students' writing. It allows them to organize their thoughts, practice complete sentences, and clearly explain their learning across subjects. The hole puncher has helped us keep student work neatly organized in folders and binders, giving students a sense of ownership and pride in their work.\r\nYour kindness has given my students tools that support both their academic growth and their confidence as learners. Thank you for investing in their education and for giving us a classroom filled with opportunity and excitement.","fullyFundedDate":1766439578452,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-tools-for-extraordinary-learner/9911287/","projectTitle":"Everyday Tools for Extraordinary Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francisco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9308123"},{"teacherId":9308123,"projectId":9820571,"letterContent":"My students and I have been excited to use the new resources in our classroom! One of our favorite moments so far has been introducing the new games as a Fun Friday reward. Students who turn in all of their assignments during the week earn time to play, which has been a huge motivator and has encouraged responsibility and consistency.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They were eager to explore how each item would be used and took great pride in knowing these tools were added just for them. The staplers have already been put to good use as students proudly displayed projects they worked hard to complete, helping them feel accomplished and confident in their work.\r\n\r\nThe magnets have made our daily routines smoother by helping us organize lunch count during morning meeting, creating a calmer and more efficient transition to the day. We are also using the one-hole punch for weekly homework punch cards. Each time students complete their homework, they earn a punch, working toward a reward that reinforces positive habits and accountability.\r\n\r\nIn math, students are using the graph paper regularly for assignments, especially as we learn about coordinate planes. The graph paper has helped them stay organized, plot points accurately, and better understand this new concept.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing to build responsibility, teamwork, and confidence as students use these resources daily. Thanks to you, our classroom runs more smoothly, and our students are more motivated, engaged, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1763474699952,"projectUrl":"project/markers-magnets-and-more-building-a-b/9820571/","projectTitle":"Markers, Magnets, and More: Building a Brighter Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francisco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9308123"},{"teacherId":9560229,"projectId":9317319,"letterContent":"Having an iPad in our Transitional Kindergarten classroom has truly transformed the way my students learn and interact with new concepts. We've been able to use it for letter-sound practice, math games, and story apps that make lessons more engaging and accessible. My English learners and students with speech needs especially benefit, as the iPad provides interactive models for language development and offers tools that help them build confidence in their communication skills. It has allowed me to tailor activities to each child's level, making learning more personalized and meaningful.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the iPad has given my students new ways to express themselves and share their growth. They love recording their voices, drawing, and listening to stories, and it has quickly become a favorite tool in our daily routines. I've seen students light up with excitement as they master skills through the interactive apps, and parents have loved hearing about how technology is being used to support their children's progress. Having this resource in our classroom has been such a gift, helping us bring learning to life and preparing my students for the digital world ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1748377863097,"projectUrl":"project/building-the-foundation-for-learning/9317319/","projectTitle":"Building the Foundation for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rappleye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9560229_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x491,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717352704195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9560229"},{"teacherId":9843610,"projectId":9243220,"letterContent":"A bookshelf filled with books will have a powerful impact on our TK classroom. At this age, children are developing a love for stories, language, and learning. Having an organized, inviting space where books are displayed at their eye level encourages students to explore independently and make choices that build ownership in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe books themselves provide countless opportunities for growth:\r\n\t•\tLanguage Development: Listening to and looking through books helps children expand their vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension skills.\r\n\t•\tEarly Literacy Skills: Exposure to print, pictures, and stories lays the foundation for recognizing letters, sounds, and concepts of print.\r\n\t•\tSocial-Emotional Growth: Books about friendship, emotions, and problem-solving help children build empathy and understand their own feelings.\r\n\t•\tLove of Reading: Having books readily available makes reading a joyful, everyday part of the classroom, sparking curiosity and lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelf will also help create a cozy, organized reading corner where students can feel calm, safe, and inspired. This space will nurture their imagination, independence, and excitement for school.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are giving our youngest learners the gift of stories, knowledge, and a strong foundation for future success.","fullyFundedDate":1754328407768,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-classroom-library-for-li/9243220/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Classroom Library for Lifelong Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rappleye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843610"},{"teacherId":9843610,"projectId":8955519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to drying racks, paint, playdough, and playdough tools — resources that are already making a tremendous difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese materials have transformed our art and sensory play areas into vibrant spaces of creativity and discovery. The drying racks have helped us keep our masterpieces organized and safe, giving students a true sense of pride when they see their artwork displayed. The paint invites them to explore color and texture, and it's been incredible to hear the language they use to describe their work — building both confidence and communication skills.\r\n\r\nThe playdough and tools have quickly become favorites. They provide hands-on opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills, learn shapes, letters, and numbers, and engage in rich imaginative play. Perhaps even more powerful is the collaboration happening during these activities — students are sharing, problem-solving, and learning from one another in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we've created a classroom environment where learning is joyful, accessible, and deeply engaging. You've given my students the tools to express themselves, build foundational skills, and feel proud of what they create. I'm incredibly grateful — and so are they.","fullyFundedDate":1739366788712,"projectUrl":"project/creative-corner-supporting-young-artis/8955519/","projectTitle":"\"Creative Corner: Supporting Young Artists With Drying Rack and Tools!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rappleye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843610"},{"teacherId":9560229,"projectId":9111989,"letterContent":"Since receiving your support, our classroom has transformed into a mini-laboratory. The children have been carefully planting seeds, observing their growth, and tracking changes with wide-eyed excitement. They've learned about the life cycle of plants, the importance of water, sunlight, and soil, and even the patience required to watch something grow. These experiences have sparked meaningful conversations about the environment, responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all living things.\r\n\r\nWatching my students carefully water their seedlings, measure tiny sprouts, and document their observations in their science journals has been incredibly inspiring. For many of them, this is their first opportunity to take on the role of a scientist, and the pride they feel is palpable.\r\n\r\nA Lasting Impact\r\nYour support has not just impacted these students today—it has laid the foundation for a lifetime of learning. You've helped me create a classroom where curiosity is nurtured, and every question is valued. Thank you for investing in their futures and believing in the power of education.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this project a reality. I look forward to sharing more of our growth and discoveries with you as the year progresses.","fullyFundedDate":1746785454426,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-exploring-the-science-of/9111989/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds: Exploring the Science of Sprouting Seeds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rappleye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9560229_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x491,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717352704195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9560229"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66807","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":735,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"25.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.7,"schoolId":66807,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Donald E Suburu School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Donald E Suburu School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/lakeside-union-school-district/donald-e-suburu-school/66807"}