{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fair Oaks Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9966800,"projectId":9783731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project, Flu, Flu, Go Away, Don't Come Here. Your generosity has helped create a healthier, safer learning environment for my students during the winter months and throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nAs the weather turns colder, our students spend more time indoors, and for many of them—especially those with underlying health needs—this can make staying healthy more challenging. Thanks to your support, our classroom is now equipped with Shark NeverChange HEPA Tower Air Purifiers that continuously filter the air, reducing allergens, dust, and airborne germs. This simple yet powerful resource has already made a meaningful difference in how comfortable and secure our students feel each day.\r\n\r\nIn special education, a healthy classroom environment is essential. When students feel physically well, they are better able to focus, regulate emotions, and fully engage in learning. Your generosity is helping remove a major barrier to learning by prioritizing student wellness.\r\n\r\nHow are you and your students using the new resources?\r\n\r\nThe air purifiers run throughout the school day, quietly working in the background to keep our classroom air clean and fresh. We talk openly with students about how the purifiers help protect everyone, which has become part of our daily routine and social-emotional learning. One memorable moment came during a winter morning meeting when a student noticed how the room felt \"fresh\" and said, \"This helps us not get sick, right?\"—a powerful reminder that students understand and appreciate the care being taken for their well-being.\r\n\r\nHow did students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nStudents were curious and excited when the air purifiers arrived. They asked thoughtful questions about how they work and were reassured knowing that the machines help keep germs away. Several students who experience anxiety around illness expressed relief, and one shared that it helped them feel \"safe to learn.\" Seeing their comfort grow reinforced just how impactful this resource truly is.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students?\r\n\r\nWith a healthier classroom environment in place, we can continue focusing on academic growth, consistency, and confidence. Fewer disruptions from illness mean more time spent on reading, math, collaboration, and hands-on learning projects. We are currently working on multi-week literacy and math units that require sustained attention and daily participation—something your support has helped make possible. By maintaining clean air, we are setting our students up for continued success, strong attendance, and a positive learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1759897335327,"projectUrl":"project/flu-flu-go-away-dont-come-here/9783731/","projectTitle":"Flu, Flu, Go Away, Don't Come Here","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9966800_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x208,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741812063236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tranate"},{"teacherId":8730517,"projectId":9705364,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project. Because of you, our students now have access to engaging, high-quality equipment that makes physical education more fun, inclusive, and meaningful. Your support helps students build important motor skills, teamwork, confidence, and healthy habits, and their excitement in PE shows just how much of a difference you've made. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' well-being. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your commitment to education and healthy futures.","fullyFundedDate":1757992746794,"projectUrl":"project/active-bodies-active-minds/9705364/","projectTitle":"Active Bodies, Active Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730517"},{"teacherId":9966800,"projectId":9676868,"letterContent":"How is this technology helping students learn?\r\n\r\nMany families are familiar with printers and devices at home, but the way we use them in our classroom goes far beyond convenience. The new printers allow us to create:\r\n\r\nColor-coded reading and math supports that make complex ideas more accessible\r\n\r\nVisual schedules and behavior supports for students who rely on structure\r\n\r\nPersonalized worksheets tailored to each student's IEP goals\r\n\r\nPhoto-based reflections and portfolios that build communication and self-expression\r\n\r\nThe ability to print instantly helps students stay engaged in the moment and provides immediate reinforcement for learning.\r\n\r\nWhat is most exciting to students about this technology?\r\n\r\nBy far, students are most excited about:\r\n\r\nSeeing their own work printed professionally\r\n\r\nUsing the Selphy printer to make mini-photo projects\r\n\r\nCreating colorful art pieces and classroom displays\r\n\r\nAdding printed visuals to their journals and portfolios\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, color makes learning feel more joyful and attainable. They beam with pride when they see their finished work displayed in bright, vivid detail.\r\n\r\nAre there particular students who have especially warmed to this new technology?\r\n\r\nAbsolutely. One of my fifth graders—who often hesitates to participate —has embraced the Selphy printer to create photo journals. The ability to print and attach a photo he takes helps him write more confidently because he can describe something real that he experienced.\r\n\r\nAnother student with attention and processing challenges now relies on color-coded Math worksheets we print specifically for her. The visual cues help her stay focused, reduce overwhelm, and break tasks into manageable chunks. Her ability to complete work has improved.\r\n\r\nAcross the board, students are more motivated, more engaged, and more confident.","fullyFundedDate":1758801050008,"projectUrl":"project/print-me-the-colors-of-the-world/9676868/","projectTitle":"Print Me the Colors of the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9966800_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x208,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741812063236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tranate"},{"teacherId":10161127,"projectId":9719884,"letterContent":"SIPPS is a research-based reading program designed to support students who are struggling with reading, particularly in the areas of phonological awareness, phonics, and sight word recognition. It is structured to provide systematic, explicit, and multisensory instruction, which allows students to make rapid progress in their reading development, regardless of their starting point.\r\n\r\nWhy SIPPS Works\r\n\r\n1. Targeted, Evidence-Based Approach: SIPPS is grounded in decades of research on how students learn to read. It provides explicit, step-by-step instruction that ensures no student is left behind. The program focuses on essential building blocks of reading, helping students develop strong foundational skills that they can apply to more complex texts.\r\n\r\n2. Structured and Scalable: SIPPS is designed to be flexible and scalable. Whether a student needs foundational phonics instruction or support to master sight words, SIPPS is adaptable to different learning needs. Its structured nature ensures that progress is consistent and measurable.\r\n\r\n3. Proven Outcomes: Research has shown that SIPPS significantly improves students' reading skills. In one study, students who participated in SIPPS demonstrated higher reading scores than their peers who did not receive similar interventions. The program consistently shows gains in fluency, comprehension, and overall reading achievement.\r\n\r\n4. Comprehensive Teacher Support: SIPPS doesn't just help students; it also supports educators. Teachers are equipped with detailed lesson plans, ongoing professional development, and instructional strategies that ensure they can meet the needs of each learner. This comprehensive support helps maximize the effectiveness of the program in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758795965216,"projectUrl":"project/sipps-extension-level/9719884/","projectTitle":"Sipps Extension Level","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nielson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161127"},{"teacherId":2530326,"projectId":9724734,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my students! As the school year goes on, there are times you need to replenish certain supplies, or add some new ones to the mix. The colored pencils helped add to our dwindling supply. We don't use them as often as crayons because they are more fragile, but colored pencils are a better fit for some projects, and my older students especially like using them. I sure needed some copy paper, as well! In addition to emails, I do send good old-fashioned paper copies of information home from time to time. And although most of my music classes involve singing and playing classroom instruments, we also do some activities that use paper, such as listening lessons where students write or draw responses, and a project we were working on last week where the students are composing rhythms. \r\n\r\nOur old whiteboards were showing their age after several years of use by many, many classes! Last week, my younger students were drawing music notes and writing some rhythm patterns we have played on classroom percussion instruments. When they saw the new whiteboards they were thrilled! \"They are so shiny!\" The kids made their notes \"extra neat\" because the boards were so nice. Your kindness is appreciated by me and my students alike!","fullyFundedDate":1758800120824,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9724734/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2530326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511199389816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bonnie-shea"},{"teacherId":1846402,"projectId":9764145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project to provide three comfortable lounge floor seats for our classroom. These have already made such a meaningful difference! Students now have a cozy place to sit during silent reading time, and it's been encouraging to see so many of them choosing to read in the classroom library instead of at their desks or on a device.\r\n\r\nThe seats are also wonderfully flexible—students move them around the room to collaborate in small groups, find a quiet space to focus, or take a short break when they need a moment to reset. They've truly helped create a more inviting, student-centered learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and for helping us foster a love of reading and learning in a comfortable and welcoming space.","fullyFundedDate":1759349373094,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-floors-focused-minds/9764145/","projectTitle":"Flexible Floors, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846402_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473662086815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romeroj"},{"teacherId":1846402,"projectId":9825456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our project for a new shelf and organized plastic tubs for our math and STEM manipulatives. Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom! The new system makes these tools far more accessible for students when they need hands-on support in math—no more digging through one big disorganized bin.\r\n\r\nThis upgrade not only improves functionality, but also creates a more inviting, organized, and student-friendly learning environment. We are so grateful for your support in helping us create a space where students can engage, explore, and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760622426012,"projectUrl":"project/stack-store-explore-a-shelf-for-curio/9825456/","projectTitle":"Stack, Store, Explore: A Shelf for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846402_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473662086815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romeroj"},{"teacherId":1846402,"projectId":9822245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our beautiful new bookshelf! It is sturdy, spacious, and a huge upgrade from the ones we had before. The extra size allows us to store books in bins and organize them by genre and topic, which makes our classroom library far more accessible for students.\r\n\r\nMy hope has always been to create a space where students feel excited to explore books, and this shelf truly brings that vision to life. It has brightened up our classroom and already makes the library corner more inviting and engaging for young readers.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and support. This addition will impact our students all year long—and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1760709151014,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-better-reading-space/9822245/","projectTitle":"Building a Better Reading Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846402_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473662086815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romeroj"},{"teacherId":6608148,"projectId":9610713,"letterContent":"Our project, \"We All Have Words for Wordless Books!\" has been even more successful than I anticipated. My students who do not usually feel comfortable independently participating in reading are now doing so without hesitation. \r\n\r\nMy students with reading difficulties are using the wordless books to create stories and share their creativity with peers. Young students are taking ownership of a story when they read with their older reading buddies. Students who are learning English as a second or third language are developing new vocabulary while crafting a story with their classmates. Older students who read at low levels are using the wordless books as a tool to share complicated vocabulary and storylines without being hindered by their reading skills. Students in my special day classes will now read with friends because there is no pressure to read words. \r\n\r\nMost of all, now that students are more motivated, there has been an increased circulation of books in the library. Thank you so much for helping to make this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1755696552987,"projectUrl":"project/we-all-have-words-for-wordless-books/9610713/","projectTitle":"We All Have Words For Wordless Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6608148"},{"teacherId":10089153,"projectId":9610321,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my first graders now have clean, bright, high-quality whiteboards that they use every single day to think, write, solve, and create. The excitement when the new materials arrived was unforgettable—students immediately gathered around the boxes, asking, \"Are these really for us?\" and \"Can we try them right now?\" As soon as I passed out the whiteboards, markers, and erasers, the room filled with proud smiles as students began writing their names, drawing pictures, and practicing their phonics patterns. One student said, \"This feels like real learning!\" and that joy has stayed with them ever since.\r\n\r\nWe now use the whiteboards across every part of our day. During math, students use them to show their work, build number models, and explain their thinking during partner shares. In phonics, they blend and segment sounds, practice building words, and quickly try out new spelling patterns without fear of mistakes—because the clean slate invites them to try again. During whole-group lessons, I use the boards for quick checks for understanding, and I've seen even my shyest learners raise their whiteboards with confidence. One of my favorite moments was seeing two emerging writers practice their sentence writing together, encouraging each other and celebrating every word they spelled correctly.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be launching into a unit on opinion writing and word building, and these whiteboards will allow students to plan their ideas, practice sentence structure, and rehearse their writing before moving to paper. Your support has created a classroom where students feel empowered to take risks, revise, collaborate, and show what they know. Thank you for believing in our students and giving them tools that bring learning to life every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755695482480,"projectUrl":"project/clean-slates-bright-futures/9610321/","projectTitle":"Clean Slates, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089153_orig.jpg?crop=188,188,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753240930239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089153"},{"teacherId":10089153,"projectId":9610100,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a beautiful mobile easel that has completely transformed the way my first graders engage with learning. The moment we rolled it into the room, the students gasped, clapped, and immediately began asking, \"Can we write on it? Can we use the magnets? Can we draw our thinking?\" They were eager to explore it, and within minutes, students were gathering around the easel to show their ideas during our morning message routine. One student proudly said, \"This makes it feel like real school!\"—a reminder of how meaningful quality materials are to young learners.\r\n\r\nWe use the mobile easel every single day. During whole-group lessons, it has become our central spot for modeling reading strategies, writing sentences, and working through math problems together. In small groups, students use the magnetic letters, sentence strips, and whiteboard to build words, practice phonics patterns, and retell stories with visual supports. One of my favorite moments was watching two early readers use the easel to sort beginning sounds and then take turns \"teaching\" the class what they learned. This level of ownership and engagement simply wasn't possible without the easel's mobility and generous workspace.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be starting a unit on informational writing, and the easel will help students plan their topics, build anchor charts, and share their ideas during collaborative writing time. Your support has given my students a learning tool that brings movement, visibility, and hands-on interaction to every lesson. Thank you for believing in our classroom and giving my students the opportunity to learn in ways that are active, joyful, and accessible. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in their daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1755696097928,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-motion-a-mobile-easel-for-y/9610100/","projectTitle":"Learning in Motion: A Mobile Easel for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089153_orig.jpg?crop=188,188,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753240930239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089153"},{"teacherId":10089153,"projectId":9609410,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our first graders now have the chance to jump, run, balance, and move with purpose every single day. The new PE equipment has transformed our classroom community—giving students the space and tools to build coordination, teamwork, and confidence. From the moment the bins were opened, the excitement in the room was electric. Students cheered, clapped, and immediately began making plans for how they wanted to use the jump ropes, balance spots, and beanbags during PE rotations. One student exclaimed, \"This is the BEST day ever!\"—and it truly felt like it.\r\n\r\nWe've already integrated the equipment into our daily routines. During morning movement, students rotate through stations using the agility ladders, scooters, and hula hoops. In PE block, we introduced a \"Team Challenge Course,\" where students encourage and support each other through jumping, tossing, and balancing activities. One of my favorite moments was watching two students—who usually struggle with confidence—work together to master the balance spots. They practiced over and over, cheering each other on until they both succeeded. These are the types of joyful, community-building moments your donation has made possible.\r\n\r\nNext, our class will begin a unit on goal-setting and healthy habits. Students will track their personal fitness goals—like increasing jump-rope stamina or improving tossing accuracy—using the very equipment you helped provide. Your gift is reaching far beyond PE; it is helping students build perseverance, self-confidence, and a lifelong love of movement. Thank you for giving my students the chance to learn, grow, and play in such meaningful ways. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755696552868,"projectUrl":"project/jump-run-play-pe-equipment-for-active/9609410/","projectTitle":"Jump, Run, Play: PE Equipment for Active Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089153_orig.jpg?crop=188,188,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753240930239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089153"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4131","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":297,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.1,"schoolId":4131,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fair Oaks Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fair Oaks Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/fair-oaks-elementary-school/4131"}