{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ord Terrace Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10296417,"projectId":10432562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cleaning supplies to our classroom! These supplies make a tremendous difference in helping me maintain a clean, healthy, and safe learning environment for my students. In the past, our classroom has experienced instances of hand, foot, and mouth disease and the flu spreading among students, making it challenging to keep everyone healthy and present for learning. As a teacher, it is difficult to see students become sick and miss valuable instructional time, especially when illnesses can spread quickly in a classroom where children share materials and learning spaces. Having the proper cleaning supplies allows me to regularly disinfect frequently touched surfaces, clean shared materials, and encourage healthy habits that help reduce the spread of germs. Your generosity helps protect my students' well-being, supports consistent attendance, and gives me greater peace of mind knowing I can take important steps to keep our classroom clean and healthy. Thank you for caring about our students and helping create a healthier environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1788354237618,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-bright-futures/10432562/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. TAMAYO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10296417_orig.png?crop=838,838,x82,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760060630977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296417"},{"teacherId":10296417,"projectId":10432524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of beanbag chairs to our classroom! Your kindness and thoughtfulness have made a meaningful difference in creating a welcoming, comfortable, and inviting learning environment for my students. These beanbag chairs provide a cozy space where students can relax, read, reflect, and enjoy learning in a way that feels comfortable to them. Your generosity shows our students that their comfort, happiness, and success matter, and we are truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes beyond simply providing a place to sit. The beanbag chairs give my students a special space to build their love of reading, practice independent learning, and take a moment to recharge when they need it. Having a comfortable and flexible seating option helps create a positive classroom atmosphere where students feel safe, motivated, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a more joyful and supportive place. Your generosity is making a difference, one cozy moment and one learning experience at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1788354241284,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-organized-learning-spaces/10432524/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm, Organized Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. TAMAYO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10296417_orig.png?crop=838,838,x82,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760060630977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296417"},{"teacherId":10551523,"projectId":10379958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for donating supplies to our classroom! As a first-year teacher, your kindness and support mean so much to me as I begin this exciting journey. Your donations help me create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive learning environment where my students can learn, grow, and feel successful. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\nI am incredibly grateful to have the support of people who care about helping students succeed. Your generosity allows me to provide my students with the tools and resources they need to explore, create, and learn every day. Thank you for investing in my classroom and, most importantly, in my students. Your kindness will make a lasting impact, and I truly appreciate you being part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1784316079130,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10379958/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10551523"},{"teacherId":2960100,"projectId":10424773,"letterContent":"The excitement the chairs brought to my classroom was the best thing all week. The students eagerly unboxed the stools and chairs. The gasps of awe were very cute. Once the chairs were unboxed, each student tried out the stools and chairs.\r\n\r\nAs they sat in the chairs, I immediately noticed a shift in their focus and engagement. Bodies stilled; pencils started moving. My students commented on how comfortable the seats were and started brainstorming how our classroom could get additional chairs.\r\n\r\n The impact you have made on our classroom will never be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1788354237044,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-at-the-table/10424773/","projectTitle":"A Seat at the Table","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2960100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450485788450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tori-chin"},{"teacherId":2960100,"projectId":10361949,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our school year truly started strong. With the notebooks, pencils, dry-erase markers, and erasers, every student had what they needed for note-taking in 6th grade. While note-taking may not be their favorite thing to do, they never have to worry about needing the supplies to do it.\r\n\r\nThe biggest reaction came when they noticed how much Kleenex was donated. I heard comments of \"We get real tissue!\" and \"Man, that's going to last forever.\" We are confident that when cold season arrives, our classroom is covered.\r\n\r\nThis community has shown up time and time again for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1784824993961,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong/10361949/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2960100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450485788450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tori-chin"},{"teacherId":9558075,"projectId":9874627,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students can benefit from flexible seating accommodations in our resource classroom. These seating options allow students to participate in learning activities while having the movement they need to stay comfortable, focused, and better regulated. Your support helps create a classroom environment where students can access instruction in ways that meet their individual needs. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the positive impact it has on our students' learning experiences. On our end, we will carefully manage and maintain these donations so they can last for years and continue supporting future students who benefit from these accommodations. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769177817408,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-a-little-help-us-work/9874627/","projectTitle":"Wiggle a Little, Help Us Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tacorda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558075_orig.jpg?crop=1108,1108,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716932847883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558075"},{"teacherId":2960100,"projectId":10125227,"letterContent":"One of the things that I am continually surprised by is the way the community steps up on this platform. This was a continuation of our class's first desk funding project, and now we have a complete class set of accessible desks.\r\n\r\nThe reaction of my students when we received our desks was one of excitement for their peers who use mobility devices. They no longer had to sit near the back due to space constraints. The desks can now be arranged in inclusive group formations. Secondly, my students were relieved at how much \"safer\" the room had become for me to walk around in. As a teacher, I can now physically assist every student at their desk if needed.","fullyFundedDate":1778297348108,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-and-flexible-part-2/10125227/","projectTitle":"Accessible and Flexible Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2960100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450485788450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tori-chin"},{"teacherId":2960100,"projectId":9870716,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity. The new desks have increased the accessibility of our classroom for not only myself but for my students with mobility needs.\r\n\r\nNow all students can work in groups together and no one feels excluded. With the smaller desks the classroom can be arranged into small and larger groupings. This has allowed the students to collaborate more effectively.\r\n\r\nYour contribution allows our classroom to be inclusive for not just one year but for several years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1771801279970,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-and-flexible/9870716/","projectTitle":"Accessible and Flexible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2960100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450485788450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tori-chin"},{"teacherId":10296417,"projectId":9782507,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire classroom team, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of the printer and wobble chair. Your support has made a meaningful difference in a classroom filled with students who have extreme and diverse learning needs.\r\n\r\nThe printer has allowed us to quickly prepare individualized materials, visual supports, communication boards, and adapted activities that are essential for our students' learning. Many of my students rely heavily on visuals and hands-on resources, and having immediate access to printed materials helps us respond to their needs in real time. This has increased student engagement, independence, and access to instruction.\r\n\r\nThe wobble chair has also been an incredible addition to our classroom. For students who struggle with sensory regulation and attention, the opportunity to move safely while learning has improved focus, reduced frustration, and supported positive behaviors. Small tools like this create big changes in helping our students feel comfortable, included, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts children who require additional support to communicate, participate, and grow. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your kindness truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177816014,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners-through-visual/9782507/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners Through Visual, Sensory, and Organizational Support Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. TAMAYO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10296417_orig.png?crop=838,838,x82,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760060630977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296417"},{"teacherId":10296417,"projectId":9864092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The cart has already helped us keep materials organized and easily accessible, which creates a calmer and more structured environment for our students. The magnet tiles give our students meaningful opportunities to build, explore, and develop fine motor, problem-solving, and social skills through hands-on play. The cleaning wipes help us maintain a clean and safe space, which is especially important for our students who need consistent routines and sensory comfort. The chewies provide essential sensory support, helping students regulate, focus, and feel calm throughout the day. Each of these items directly supports our children with extreme needs, and your kindness truly makes a difference in their daily learning and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1767722304680,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tender-hands/9864092/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tender Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. TAMAYO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10296417_orig.png?crop=838,838,x82,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760060630977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296417"},{"teacherId":2960100,"projectId":9744631,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your help in bringing our classroom project to life. The impact was immediate because even before we received physical copies of the magazine, I was able to access and assign digital copies of an article. The first time we used it was for small group station activities, and to see my students dig into articles that were readable and interesting was awesome. All of a sudden, I was hearing discussion and good-natured debating. Kids looking at Greek and Latin Roots as fun since it was presented as a comic strip.\r\n\r\nOnce we received the print copies, it opened up so much more for my students and me. Students who were reluctant readers were reading articles for silent reading time. Students who've always enjoyed reading now have a wide variety to choose from. I've also been able to connect articles to content we have been studying in History and Science. Most importantly, they have print materials in their hands over Chromebooks!","fullyFundedDate":1761017468469,"projectUrl":"project/investigating-through-print-media/9744631/","projectTitle":"Investigating Through Print Media","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2960100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450485788450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tori-chin"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90510","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":370,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":86,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":84.5,"schoolId":90510,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ord Terrace Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ord Terrace Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/monterey-peninsula-unified-school-district/ord-terrace-elementary-school/90510"}