{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fair Oaks Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9312568,"projectId":9938126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and support of our Transitional Kindergarten students. Because of your kindness, our TK kids now have access to materials that encourage them to learn through play, interact with one another, practice sharing, and express their creativity. These experiences are essential at this age and help build strong social, emotional, and cognitive skills.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have helped create a joyful, engaging environment where children feel inspired to explore, imagine, and grow together. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping lay the foundation for a positive and meaningful learning experience for our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1764692140245,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-hearts-building-frien/9938126/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Hearts: Building Friendship Skills and STEM Knowledge!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9312568"},{"teacherId":9312568,"projectId":9897321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Transitional Kindergarten program. Because of your kindness, our little TK students now have organized centers and the supplies they need to learn, explore, and grow with confidence. Having clearly arranged materials helps our youngest learners feel secure and independent as they move through their day.\r\n\r\nYour donations have made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment, allowing students to focus on creativity, collaboration, and discovery rather than searching for materials. We are truly grateful for your investment in our children and for helping us create a welcoming, well-prepared space where learning can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763594415953,"projectUrl":"project/organization-for-tk-classroom/9897321/","projectTitle":"Organization for TK Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9312568"},{"teacherId":9489278,"projectId":9763173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an air purifier and cleaning wipes for my classroom. These supplies have already made a noticeable difference in helping us maintain a clean, healthy learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe air purifier helps improve air quality throughout the day, while the cleaning wipes allow us to regularly sanitize shared materials and high-touch surfaces. Knowing that my students are learning in a safer, more comfortable space brings great peace of mind to both them and me.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and support. Your generosity directly impacts my students' well-being and helps create a classroom where they can focus, feel secure, and do their best learning each day. Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nIf you'd like, I can make this more casual, more formal, or tailor it for DonorsChoose or a specific foundation.","fullyFundedDate":1759897335248,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air-bright-minds-boosting-studen/9763173/","projectTitle":"Clean Air, Bright Minds: Boosting Student Attendance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Levy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9489278_orig.jpg?crop=989,989,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758663848324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9489278"},{"teacherId":9489278,"projectId":9763077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of a color printer for my reading intervention students. My students are thrilled to be able to take home a \"real\" book each day to share with their families. Having high-quality, full-color materials gives them extra motivation and pride, and it has made reading aloud at home something they genuinely look forward to each night.\r\n\r\nBecause of this printer, I was also able to create hands-on phonics magnets using the Secret Stories we use to learn letter combinations. The students absolutely love these silly, memorable magnets, and many are now eagerly challenging themselves to build bigger and more complex words.\r\n\r\nAnother wonderful project we can now explore is map study. Comparing colorful satellite images with street maps has quickly become one of my students' favorite activities. It builds both academic skills and real-world understanding—learning I'm confident they will continue to explore well beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nDuring the holidays, my students decorated pillowcases to donate to the Lindsay Wildlife Hospital in Walnut Creek. I was able to print images of local wildlife, which the students used as inspiration to create beautiful cage covers for animals receiving care. It was a meaningful project that connected learning, creativity, and compassion.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, having this printer has truly made my life easier. Being able to print directly in my classroom saves an incredible amount of time, and my students love the variety of images and materials I can now provide daily. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact it has had on my students and our classroom. Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759195895306,"projectUrl":"project/printing-a-path-to-reading-taking-books/9763077/","projectTitle":"Printing a Path to Reading: Taking Books Home Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Levy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9489278_orig.jpg?crop=989,989,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758663848324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9489278"},{"teacherId":6608148,"projectId":9610283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the books that you have provided to our school library! Students from Kindergarten to 5th Grade are excited to experience the variety of new titles that they requested.\r\nThey feel empowered by receiving all of the titles chosen by them for them.\r\n\r\nNow, my students enter the library excited to know that they will find a title of interest. Some students used the cookbooks to help their families create a meal for Thanksgiving. Other students are excited to experience the new nominees for the California Young Reader Medal. They are also thrilled to read new graphic novels.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate all of your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1755691584939,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-read-what-we-want-to-read/9610283/","projectTitle":"We Love to Read What We Want to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6608148"},{"teacherId":8730517,"projectId":9835160,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on my classroom by providing every student with their own copy of Charlotte's Web, allowing us to engage fully in a shared novel study. Having individual books increased student engagement and accountability, as students were able to follow along closely, annotate text, and revisit important chapters independently. It also ensured that all students had equal access to the story, both in class and at home.\r\n\r\nThrough our novel study, students strengthened their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and discussion skills while connecting deeply with the characters and themes of friendship, kindness, and perseverance. The class set made it possible to hold rich whole-group discussions, partner reading, and written responses, helping students build confidence as readers. Thanks to this project, Charlotte's Web has become a memorable and impactful learning experience that will continue to benefit students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760802876398,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-the-magic-of-charlottes-web/9835160/","projectTitle":"Sharing the Magic of Charlotte’s Web","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730517"},{"teacherId":10099733,"projectId":9568675,"letterContent":"Where to begin with my deepest well wishes to you, and my gratitude for your time and financial investment in our classroom. I will dive right into the impact you have had directly on each and every student in my classroom and on the overall culture of our learning community. \r\n\r\nAs the first trimester progressed, students in my classroom showed they were ready to strengthen autonomy, leverage natural, student-initiated breaks, explore STEM materials with intention using fine motor skills, and stretch and build community and healthy hearts right alongside peers, all as opposed to a single teacher directing them as he/she sees fit. \r\n\r\nWhen students are surrounded with choices, authentic materials designed for multisensory learning and exploration, writing and organizing materials to support deep dives into Common Core State Standards, with sensory breaks ready and waiting when they feel a need to step away from academic and social expectation, our donor's gifts are prepared to meet each and every student where they are and move them forward!\r\n\r\nThank you for the Geomakers STEM Toys, Assorted Colors, Two-Sided Lined Dry Erase Boards, Mini Slow Rising Stress Balls, 82 Piece Animal Toys, and sensory blue sensory sand, Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, TOMYOU 400 Pieces Building \r\nYoga Mats, Multi-Purpose Storage Boxes, and Flexible Seating for Classroom 20 Inch Inflatable Yoga Ball Chairs. \r\n\r\nStudents demonstrate, through their growth, that they feel valued and challenged, and are ready to take on new challenges, knowing their environment is constantly evolving to meet them where they are in their learning, all thanks to donors like YOU!!! I still feel as grateful and fortunate to be a recipient of your gifts as I was the day they arrived.","fullyFundedDate":1755696364275,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-together-building-minds-muscl/9568675/","projectTitle":"Stronger Together: Building Minds, Muscles, and Meaning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drewicke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10099733_orig.jpg?crop=2456,2456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767134353422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099733"},{"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. 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