{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hidden Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2940964,"projectId":9450732,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to you, my students and I have been able to use our new resources in ways that have already transformed daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement. My students crowded around the boxes, guessing what might be inside, and when the new supplies were revealed, they erupted into cheers. One student held up a set of the new manipulatives and said, \"We get to use this? For real?\" Their joy was genuine and contagious.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've put the resources to meaningful use. Recently, my class began a hands-on project focused on problem-solving and collaboration. With the new tools, students created small group \"challenge stations\" where they designed, built, tested, and refined solutions to real-world tasks. One memorable moment came when a group that had been struggling with teamwork finally completed their design—and immediately high-fived each other with huge smiles. They proudly explained every detail of their work, and it was clear that having the right materials helped them feel capable, confident, and creative.\r\n\r\nYour contribution gave you a small window into our classroom, and I want you to know that your impact continues to grow. As our next step, students will build on this project by documenting their designs, reflecting on their process, and presenting their creations to their classmates. The materials you funded will continue to support their learning as they move into more complex challenges that encourage exploration, persistence, and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students. Your generosity has given them tools—and motivation—that will last far beyond this project.","fullyFundedDate":1752187802728,"projectUrl":"project/have-the-courage-to-grow-in-5th-grade/9450732/","projectTitle":"Have the Courage to Grow in 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zavala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2940964_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y675&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751945873003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jensonsclass"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":9761448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom sensory project! Your generosity has provided tools that will truly make a difference in my students' ability to focus, regulate, and feel ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe foldable trampoline has become a favorite part of our sensory area. My students love using it to get their energy out in a safe and fun way before work time. The vibrating cushions are helping students who need extra sensory input to calm their bodies and stay engaged during lessons. The resistance bands are a great addition to our movement breaks, giving students a way to build strength and self-regulation skills.\r\n\r\nThese sensory tools help create a calm, supportive environment where all students can succeed. Thank you for believing in the power of sensory supports and for giving my students the chance to learn and grow in a way that meets their unique needs.","fullyFundedDate":1758861426732,"projectUrl":"project/we-like-to-jump/9761448/","projectTitle":"We Like to Jump","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":9719149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project! Your support means the world to us and is already making a big difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWith the new English Language Development Activity Cards, Storyteller Writing Box, and Ready to Write! Prompt Box, my students are getting more hands-on opportunities to build their writing and language skills in fun and engaging ways. The Match & Sort Language Quickies are perfect for helping my students practice vocabulary and sentence building at their own levels. We have used the Magnetic Tiles to practice letter sounds and building words. \r\n\r\nThe books \"The Hallo-Weiner\" and \"Creepy Pair of Underwear!\" have quickly become classroom favorites! My students love listening to these silly stories, and they've sparked some great conversations and writing activities during our reading lessons. We have also used them to practice reading comprehension and sequencing. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a classroom where learning feels exciting and accessible for all my students. Your kindness and support truly inspire us!","fullyFundedDate":1758801500091,"projectUrl":"project/readers-and-writers/9719149/","projectTitle":"Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":9539951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my class and helping us start the year off smoothly. The start of the new year can be a mixed of excitement and nerves but these items helped the students settle in. The kids were so excited to see the new materials for the classroom. The ocean animals, Legos and Books are high interest items that helped the new students have items they like and can request! \r\n\r\nThese materials have been put to good use in the classroom. They have loved using the matching and sorting activities to practice reading comprehension. I was able to use the TPT gift cards and the storage bins to make sensory bins for the kids to practice both academic skills and to help with sensory regulation. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for donating to my project!","fullyFundedDate":1755695251503,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends/9539951/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":9476287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. This year I got 4 new to me students and these materials have helped me better equipped our classroom to support their learning needs. The Teacher Pay Teacher gift cards helped me purchase a social skills curriculum that we just started implementing. It will help my student learn how to be a part of a classroom community, expected and unexpected behaviors and being kind to one another. \r\n\r\nThe rolling cart has been a game changer in increasing my students' independence. I have sorted materials that they will need everyday and some of them are already able to get the materials themselves when it is time for that activity. It has also been great to store prepped materials for later use! \r\n\r\nThe lamination sheets and Velcro are a constant need within the classroom. From making visuals to adapted materials it is a daily supply here. We have already used the lamination for an art project. The Velcro was used to make some new task bins for the kids to practice new skills.\r\n\r\nAgain thank you for your kind donation and support to my classroom and students!","fullyFundedDate":1753376384040,"projectUrl":"project/a-few-things-to-start-off-the-year/9476287/","projectTitle":"A Few Things to Start Off the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":9039068,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project and supporting my classroom. These items have allowed my staff and I to create an organized and well stocked classroom. The rolling cart allowed us to make student materials more readily available. The charging station has helped us create a technology corner that is more functional for the students to be able to charge the classroom devices. The binder clips and Expo Markers came just in time to restock what we had used this year. \r\n\r\nThe voice amplifier was not only great for me to use, my students loved using it to project their voices while reading and also to share their love of singing. It is so fun to watch them perform for the class. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your donations and supporting my classroom,","fullyFundedDate":1736970829306,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-reset/9039068/","projectTitle":"New Year Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":4319140,"projectId":9034330,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for the incredible gift you've given to our classroom—books. Your thoughtful donations have brought more than just pages and print; they've brought curiosity, imagination, and joy into our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of these books has been nothing short of magical for my students. As soon as the boxes were opened, the room was filled with excitement. Students crowded around to catch a glimpse of the new titles, eagerly flipping through the pages, pointing out covers, and claiming the stories they couldn't wait to dive into. It was a moment I won't soon forget—seeing their eyes light up and their interest in reading sparked anew.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have access to a wide variety of books at home. Some are still discovering what kinds of stories and subjects capture their imagination, and your donations have given them the opportunity to explore. Whether it's through a thrilling mystery, a heartfelt tale, a nonfiction fact-book, or a beautifully illustrated story, your contributions have helped my students connect with the written word in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1736351760639,"projectUrl":"project/great-books-for-great-readers/9034330/","projectTitle":"Great Books For Great Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anaman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4319140_orig.jpg?crop=511,511,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560095882463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-anaman"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":8457837,"letterContent":"Words can not express how grateful I am for your support for my classroom. I have 5 new students this year and the Teacher Pay Teacher gift cards allowed me to purchase materials that are not only on their level but that are engaging as well. The organizers have made the classroom run so much smoother and organized. \r\nI wish you could have seen my students faces when they saw the animals! They quickly became a favorite during Friday Choice time. They love to line them up and organize them size. They have started using them during writing time as items to write about. \r\n\r\nThese materials made our start of the year a little bit easier! Again thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1723658070704,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back-to-school/8457837/","projectTitle":"Welcome Back to School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":8215861,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your kind donations to support my classroom. These new supplies have been so helpful in teaching my students life skills and independence. Each day we complete class jobs that include using the vacuum and dish rags to practice cleaning up messes. \r\nThe items they were must excited about were the cooking supplies. We have used the griddle to make grilled cheese and quesadillas. They were able to use the safe knifes to practice kitchen safety and cooking skills. We have been able to use the measuring cups to practice following a recipe and math skills. They look forward to our cooking activities.\r\nThank you again for your support in my classroom! I love getting to see them build on their independent life skills!","fullyFundedDate":1708846870574,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-for-success/8215861/","projectTitle":"Life Skills for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":6559674,"projectId":8518155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our STEM material, games, and art supplies. We have used them termendesly, my sutdents love anything hands on. They especially enjoyed working with the paint pens and puffy paint on our various art projects. \r\n\r\nI could not have provided these supplies without your support. I really apprecaite your genoristy and for giving my students some fun supplies. I believe students need to be ceative and need to have a educational but fun games and projects. These expereinces are what kids remember about elementary school. Fun in classroom is what gets kids excited to come to school and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1724869209339,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-stem-essentials/8518155/","projectTitle":"Art and Stem Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Exner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559674_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y405&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610584041832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6559674"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4134","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":814,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"22.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.7,"schoolId":4134,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hidden Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hidden Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/hidden-valley-elementary-school/4134"}