{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lakeside School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3435508,"projectId":9578952,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your support in my classroom project. Thanks to your support, there is a projector in the classroom. With this projector, I can now add visual aids in the classroom that I want to project that my students can now see. I have a tv monitor in the classroom but with this projector, I can project multiple things that students can observe like classroom notes, with videos that related to the notes students are creating. A bonus to this, is that I can put the projector to the front of the classroom so students can have a visual and move my tv monitor to the back of the classroom so students in the back have equal view to the visual I want to show them. \r\n\r\nMy classroom is open during lunch and students are able to come in and socialize with fellow peers and have some downtime. They can play games in an environment they feel very comfortable to be in. It has been great to see some students who are quite shy in the classroom to becoming social in my room when they are playing with their \r\nfriends. \r\n\r\nIt has been exciting to have this new addition to the classroom for Bulldog Day, which is a day for students to enjoy some free time with their friends. Students have come in and made new friends as they found common hobbies as they play together.\r\n\r\nSo, I thank you for making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1763474816702,"projectUrl":"project/a-better-view-in-class-then-dance-duri/9578952/","projectTitle":"A Better View in Class & Then Dance During Lunch!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3435508_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523165829144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3435508"},{"teacherId":10300400,"projectId":9863456,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging, hands-on materials that make learning both meaningful and exciting. When the supplies arrived, their faces immediately lit up with excitement. They were eager to explore the games, magnetic tiles, Play-Doh, and new whiteboards, and they couldn't wait to start using them during our lessons and center time.\r\nWe have already begun incorporating these materials into our daily learning. The magnetic ten frames and whiteboards are helping students strengthen their number sense and confidently show their thinking during math lessons. The games, such as Connect 4 and Jenga, encourage teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while reinforcing important academic concepts in a fun way. The magnetic tiles have quickly become a favorite, allowing students to explore creativity, patterns, and early STEM skills through building and collaboration. Even simple materials like the Expo markers have made a big difference by allowing every child to actively participate and stay engaged.\r\nYour kindness has created a more positive, interactive learning environment where students feel motivated, confident, and excited to learn each day. These resources will continue to support their growth academically and socially throughout the year. Because of your support, my students are not only learning important skills, but they are also developing a love for learning that will stay with them far beyond our classroom.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1763474759165,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-building-brains-a/9863456/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Building Brains and Bright Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mosqueda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10300400_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y752&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759526804441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10300400"},{"teacherId":10300400,"projectId":9790559,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to resources that have truly transformed our learning environment. When the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate and unforgettable. Students were eager to explore everything, especially the hands-on STEM materials and flexible seating. Seeing their faces light up reminded me just how meaningful your support is, not only for their education, but for their confidence and joy in learning.\r\nWe have been using the whiteboards daily during lessons, and they have made a tremendous difference in student participation. Every child now has the opportunity to solve problems, practice writing, and share their thinking in real time. This has encouraged even my quieter students to engage because they feel more comfortable taking risks and trying new ideas. The bean bag chairs have created a cozy reading space that students look forward to using. Reading time has become more inviting, and I've noticed students staying more focused and excited about books.\r\nThe STEM materials have created some of the most powerful learning moments in our classroom. Students work together to build structures with magnetic tiles, design marble runs, and experiment with chain reactions. They quickly learned that when something doesn't work the first time, they can try again, adjust their plan, and improve their design. These experiences are helping them develop perseverance, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. I have watched students encourage one another, celebrate successes, and problem-solve collaboratively in ways that would not have been possible without these resources.\r\nOne special moment that stood out was when a group of students successfully built a marble run after several attempts. When the marble finally traveled all the way through, they cheered and immediately started talking about how they could make it even better next time. That moment captured exactly what this project has done, it has given students the confidence to try, fail, learn, and grow.\r\nBecause of your support, I have been able to incorporate more hands-on learning opportunities into my teaching, which has increased student engagement and excitement across subjects. Moving forward, I plan to continue integrating STEM challenges, collaborative problem-solving activities, and interactive lessons using these materials. My goal is to help students build not only academic skills, but also confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on my students and our classroom community. Thank you for believing in my students and for providing opportunities that inspire curiosity, joy, and growth every single day. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763474740901,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-through-play-and-c/9790559/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds Through Play and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mosqueda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10300400_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y752&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759526804441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10300400"},{"teacherId":8462279,"projectId":9680888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible donation. My students were very glad to see that they received these items for our classroom, especially the test privacy boards! They ask for them all the time when trying to focus during independent work, or when testing. They have really allowed them to feel comfortable when testing since they no longer have to worry about covering their work or answers, and they are able to work more effectively with little to no distractions. \r\n\r\nSimilarly my students and I were very excited to receive additional anchor chart paper. This is something that I as a teacher use constantly for my students to have anchor charts around the room for them to reference as needed. My students also enjoy them very much since they allow for group work opportunities around the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the privacy boards and anchor chart paper, my students were very excited to receive three new soccer balls! They are really looking forward to using them during PE in the coming weeks now that it is getting warmer outside. The microphone I received as well has been very useful, as it has helped save my voice throughout the weeks. \r\n\r\nOverall, these donations have really helped our classroom flourish in many ways, and we are very grateful that we were considered for a donation.","fullyFundedDate":1763474687191,"projectUrl":"project/test-hard-play-hard/9680888/","projectTitle":"Test Hard, Play Hard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8462279"},{"teacherId":8059621,"projectId":9781326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We haven't had a chance to start Animal Farm yet (we read Farewell to Manzanar and are currently reading the Diary of Anne Frank). However, we are very excited to read it as the final book they read this year. I've had so many students ask when we're going to start it. The kids are so excited to dive into this book, but I especially am eager for the kids to read it. I think now more than ever, children need to be aware of the importance to think for themselves, to question the things happening around them, to read. My only worry is that some students won't understand why we're reading it, or worse, won't care. But as long as I am able to help at least a few students thinking about these things, it will all be worth it. Thank you so much for your donations. I've never had a community come together like this before. Usually, I pay for the majority of my own projects, waiting for a 2x match. I was fully ready to fund this one by myself too. And then Pam donated. And then Pam's wonderful friends donated. And I felt so overjoyed. Thank you so very much. These books will be read for years by so many students. All because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1760746577598,"projectUrl":"project/animal-farm/9781326/","projectTitle":"Animal Farm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631335114147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8059621"},{"teacherId":1538437,"projectId":9968281,"letterContent":"I would like to say thank you to the people who care about education! My students have been thrilled to use the new bulletin board supplies and blackout curtains for the art wall for our art class! So many kids come to me every day asking for something to color because they are caught up with their work. When my art students enter the classroom, they are energized to work on their art projects because they feel empowered and responsible. They love using new art supplies to make their projects outstanding. My students could use their hands and minds to learn about the world! They are getting better at using creativity to do art, and just feeling successful. Amazingly, the students are producing wholesome conversations and work samples that I normally receive late in the school year. Donor's Choose has been a rewarding and uplifting program for so many kids. I am grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1766956898220,"projectUrl":"project/art-work-extraordinaires/9968281/","projectTitle":"Art Work Extraordinaires","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1538437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585537949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslauramoore"},{"teacherId":9084391,"projectId":9690870,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your kindness, I was able to provide a variety of snacks for my students, helping them stay focused and motivated throughout the school day. Your contribution not only filled our snack bins but also filled our classroom with excitement and gratitude.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have become a wonderful tool to encourage positive behavior and responsibility. My students are learning that kindness, effort, and respect are recognized and appreciated — and your generosity has played a huge part in reinforcing those lessons. Every time they enjoy a treat, they are reminded that there are people beyond our classroom who truly care about their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making a real difference. Your support helped create a more positive, nurturing classroom environment where students feel valued and motivated to do their best. We are sincerely thankful for your generosity and for believing in the power of education and community.","fullyFundedDate":1757995002693,"projectUrl":"project/big-learning-and-little-rewards-help-fi/9690870/","projectTitle":"Big learning and little rewards —help fill our store shelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maria De Jesus Velazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9084391_orig.jpg?crop=2007,2007,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757312644725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084391"},{"teacherId":8059621,"projectId":9759396,"letterContent":"The camera has been an incredible asset to the school. I was able to have my yearbook student take pictures of so much around campus! She took pictures of Red Ribbon Week, our rallies, sporting events, school events, and our new playground! We are so thankful because we can use this camera year after year. I remember the day we I showed the camera to her. It was a Friday, and she had had a rough morning and was trying very hard not to cry. I showed her the camera and her face lit up. I told her to go take pictures of a school event that was happening and her mood instantly lifted. I've attached pictures from our rally that she photographed using the camera that YOU helped us get.","fullyFundedDate":1758799103302,"projectUrl":"project/say-cheese/9759396/","projectTitle":"Say Cheese!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631335114147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8059621"},{"teacherId":1538437,"projectId":9920569,"letterContent":"I would like to say thank you for the generosity of people who care about education! My students have been thrilled to use the new mental health art supplies and motivational posters. They are enjoying doing their ELA work and various projects in the flexible seating arrangement. When my students come into class, they are energized to learn about the world through art and hands-on projects in a calming corner of the room. The ELA aspect of learning is key to creative minds, and my students could use their hands and minds to learn about the world! They are getting better at picking new writing techniques, creating diverse art portraits, and helping take care of the new mental health supplies appropriately. I have several students who have benefited from the flexible seating and focus-based projects. They are used nearly every day. Amazingly, the students are producing wholesome conversations and work samples that I normally receive late in the school year. Donor's Choose has been a rewarding and uplifting program for so many kids. I am grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764694013817,"projectUrl":"project/mentally-mindful-all-the-time/9920569/","projectTitle":"Mentally Mindful all the Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1538437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585537949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslauramoore"},{"teacherId":1538437,"projectId":9908511,"letterContent":"I would like to say thank you for the generosity of people who care about education! My students have been thrilled to use the new art supplies and mental health manipulatives. They are enjoying doing their ELA work and various projects in the flexible seating arrangement we call the calming corner. When my students come into class, they are energized to learn about the world through art and hands-on projects. The ELA aspect of learning is key to creative minds, and my students have had the ability to use their hands and minds to learn about the world! They are getting better at picking new writing techniques, creating diverse art portraits, and helping take care of the new mental health art supplies appropriately. I have several students who have benefited from the flexible seating and focus-based projects. They are used nearly every day. Amazingly, the students are producing wholesome conversations and work samples that I normally receive late in the school year. Donor's Choose has been a rewarding and uplifting program for so many kids. I am grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763776414293,"projectUrl":"project/mentally-artful-minds/9908511/","projectTitle":"Mentally Artful Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1538437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585537949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslauramoore"},{"teacherId":1538437,"projectId":9898776,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you to the generosity of people who care about education! My students have been thrilled to use the new novels, which are a fabulous addition to our classroom library. When my students come into class, they are energized to learn about the world through literature, both fiction and nonfiction reading. The art of reading to learn is key to creative minds, and my students have had the ability to use their hands and minds to know about the world via literature! We've done a book report and some watercolor portraits to showcase the themes of the literature unit we completed together. The students enjoyed the upgraded graphic novels for their book reports! They are getting better at picking new authors, building creative vocabulary posters, and helping share their thoughts about their authors with their classmates. I have several students who are more energized to use the reading corner of our room, and they find reading far more enjoyable when they are comfortable. The books are used nearly every day. Amazingly, the students are producing wholesome conversations and work samples that I normally receive late in the school year. Donor's Choose has been a rewarding and uplifting program for so many kids. I am grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763474694989,"projectUrl":"project/stemulating-literature-book-clubs/9898776/","projectTitle":"STEMulating Literature Book Clubs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1538437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585537949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslauramoore"},{"teacherId":9569085,"projectId":9347327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for your amazing contributions to my project. Together, we have been able to provide a science center for early finishers to explore their inner scientist. They have been creating their own gadgets and have been experimenting with understanding how seismic activity impacts a building.\r\n\r\nThe students are so excited to use the science center, and it has motivated many of them to complete their work so they have extra time at the center. It warms my heart to see them engaged in STEM activities that inspire creation and experimentation. They are eager to learn, and with your help, we can give them this extension of their learning in an independent way that drives their imagination and supports their understanding of how things work. I appreciate you all, as do my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755698221679,"projectUrl":"project/innovation-station/9347327/","projectTitle":"Innovation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clugston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9569085_orig.jpg?crop=986,986,x183,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719245344140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9569085"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_79628","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":617,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.9,"schoolId":79628,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lakeside School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lakeside School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/lakeside-union-school-district/lakeside-school/79628"}