{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Great Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10072884,"projectId":9450824,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for helping us receive a wonderful class set of headphones for our classroom. Our students were incredibly excited when they learned about the new headphones, especially since our old ones often broke or didn't work properly. These new headphones are perfect, and the students loved choosing their own colors, which made them feel even more special.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have made a huge difference in how our students learn. Many use digital apps like Read Aloud and Math Fluency programs to support their learning. With the new headphones, students can focus on their work without distractions from classroom noise, and they can control their own sound levels. This has not only helped them engage better but has also reduced disruptions in the classroom.\r\nParticularly, students who struggled to concentrate before have really warmed to this technology. The organized shoe rack we use to store the headphones ensures that everyone knows exactly where theirs are, keeping things neat and making the headphones easy to use every day.\r\nThank you again for your generous support. You are making a real difference in our students' learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1755712379680,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn-headphones-for-focused-mi/9450824/","projectTitle":"Hear to Learn: Headphones for Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Banales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10072884_orig.jpg?crop=1854,1854,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751950253381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10072884"},{"teacherId":9915766,"projectId":9097169,"letterContent":"The donation of the light table and manipulatives has had a profound impact on my classroom, transforming both the learning environment and my students' engagement. The manipulatives, especially the ABCs and numbers, are highly sought after, students gravitate toward them during free choice and structured activities alike. What's been most inspiring is seeing students who rarely make communicative attempts begin to initiate requests specifically for these items. Their increased engagement is not only supporting language development but also fostering a sense of ownership and excitement in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe themed sensory activities using the sensory tray have become a favorite part of our routine, offering my students calming, hands-on experiences that are both educational and soothing. The light table itself has created a calming and inviting space that encourages exploration and creativity. As an educator, this donation has pushed me to think outside the box and find innovative ways to incorporate the materials into daily lessons. It's been incredibly rewarding to see how such a resource can bring out the best in both my students and my teaching.","fullyFundedDate":1740394693432,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-creativity/9097169/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915766_orig.jpg?crop=238,238,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739553537393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915766"},{"teacherId":805633,"projectId":9319113,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to read these books that we added to our classroom library. They will be starting a novel study soon on one of the books that was in this project. They are so excited to read the novel, Restart. They will work with book buddies in other grades as well to read the books together. Thank you for your kindness and generosity and helping my students learn their love for reading. By having these books that they will be interested in, it encourages students to read. Some of these students may not have a love for reading, but with this project, I will now have books to help foster and encourage the love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1746566268445,"projectUrl":"project/restart-our-love-for-reading/9319113/","projectTitle":"Restart Our Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Teixeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp805633_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663383222770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-moilanen"},{"teacherId":805633,"projectId":9298111,"letterContent":"My students are so exited to partner with other readers and to share their love for reading. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, they will have books that we can use within our House system. Our house system allows for classes to partner up with several other grade levels and to partake in various collaboration and bonding activities such as reading. We now have a great variety of books to read and choose from for our students to be able to read to others. This will show others the joy of reading and encourage them to do the same.","fullyFundedDate":1746806438365,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-our-love-of-reading/9298111/","projectTitle":"Sharing Our Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Teixeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp805633_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663383222770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-moilanen"},{"teacherId":4595255,"projectId":6098375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this donation. This has really helped my classroom with their writing and reading skills. The students LOVE to use the materials I bought through Teachers Pay Teachers for writing, spelling and sometimes making silly drawings. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for this donation and look forward to being supported more in the future for my Kinders. They are the future and need to have materials that make learning fun and exciting. I can't wait to think of new ways to use these items and when I can I will post pics to show our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1651982071794,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-pay-teachers-gift-card/6098375/","projectTitle":"Teacher Pay Teachers Gift Card","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lehrman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4595255"},{"teacherId":4595255,"projectId":5841335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this donation. This has really helped my classroom with their writing and reading skills. The students LOVE to use the notebooks for writing, spelling and sometimes making silly drawings. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for this donation and look forward to being supported more in the future for my Kinders. They are the future and need to have materials that make learning fun and exciting. I can't wait to think of new ways to use these items and when I can I will post pics to show our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1641575052935,"projectUrl":"project/writing-journals-for-kinders/5841335/","projectTitle":"Writing Journals for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lehrman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4595255"},{"teacherId":4595255,"projectId":4852087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this donation. This has really helped my classroom with their writing and reading skills. The students LOVE to use the whites for writing, spelling and sometimes making silly drawings. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for this donation and look forward to being supported more in the future for my Kinders. They are the future and need to have materials that make learning fun and exciting. I can't wait to think of new ways to use these items and when I can I will post pics to show our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1595002872897,"projectUrl":"project/white-boards-for-math-phonics-and-writi/4852087/","projectTitle":"White Boards for Math, Phonics and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lehrman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4595255"},{"teacherId":4595255,"projectId":7937164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous DonorsChoose supporters for making our classroom dreams come true by providing us with these incredible SEL puppets. From the moment I unpacked the box, I could see the excitement in my young learners' eyes as they discovered each puppet's unique personality, from the curious lion who listens intently to the shy turtle who learns to speak up. These puppets are not just toys; they are powerful tools that bring social-emotional learning to life in ways I could never have achieved on my own. With them, I can model empathy, conflict resolution, self-regulation, and cooperation through engaging, hands-on dramatizations that invite every child to step into another's shoes. I have already witnessed even our most reticent students take a puppet in hand and, with newfound confidence, find their voices as they practice expressing feelings, negotiating turn-taking, and offering kind words to their peers. The puppets have transformed our classroom culture: what used to be abstract concepts in our SEL lessons have become vivid, memorable experiences that students refer to throughout their day—in the block area, on the playground, and during snack time—as they remind one another, \"Be like the lion: listen first,\" or \"Remember the turtle: it's okay to be quiet until you're ready.\" It warms my heart to see them internalize these skills so naturally, and I know this growth is directly tied to your kindness and belief in the importance of early social-emotional development.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate joy and engagement, these puppets have already had a measurable impact on our classroom environment. We have noted a significant decrease in conflicts during group activities, as students are better able to articulate their needs and understand the perspectives of others. Attendance has improved, as families share that their children are eager to come to school and tell stories about the \"puppet adventures\" they experienced. Parents have reached out to express their gratitude, noting that their children now come home talking about feelings and problem-solving strategies, and even reenacting puppet-led scenarios to resolve disagreements with siblings. As an educator, there is no greater reward than witnessing this kind of meaningful learning extend beyond my classroom walls into students' homes and communities. I feel deeply honored to have been entrusted with your generous gift, and I am committed to using these puppets in every possible way to nurture our students' emotional intelligence, resilience, and sense of belonging. Your support not only enriches our curriculum—it shapes the future emotional well-being of these children, equipping them with lifelong skills for success and happiness.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for partnering with me in this vital work. Your generosity has given my students an unforgettable learning experience that will resonate with them for years to come. Because of you, our classroom is a more compassionate, understanding, and joyful place, where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. I look forward to sharing continued updates on how these puppets inspire growth, foster community, and spark curiosity in our learners. With heartfelt appreciation and warmest thanks, I celebrate your kindness and dedication to empowering the next generation through the gift of social-emotional learning.","fullyFundedDate":1707429416317,"projectUrl":"project/sel-puppets/7937164/","projectTitle":"SEL Puppets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lehrman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4595255"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67334","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":948,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.1,"schoolId":67334,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Great Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Great Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/manteca-unified-school-district/great-valley-elementary-school/67334"}