{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Meadow Homes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":9968516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for our Lego Learning Lounge. Your kindness has helped create such a fun, flexible, and engaging learning experience for our students.\r\n\r\nWe deciced use stickey adhesive backing on the back of our Lego tiles. What's great about this is you can stick and restick without harming the wall. This allows us to securely attach the tiles to walls, whiteboards, bookshelves, and other flat surfaces while still being easy for students to remove without causing any damage or danger. Because of this, our students can now build and create just about anywhere!\r\n\r\nThis flexibility has made a huge impact. Our TK and Kindergarten students love using the Lego area during structured playtime, while our older students enjoy it as a calming activity. We are even able to incorporate the Lego tiles into math centers and small group activities, making learning more hands-on and engaging.\r\n\r\nBeing able to move the tiles from walls to tables for individual or group use has made this resource incredibly versatile. It has truly become a favorite in our classroom and a valuable tool for both learning and self-regulation.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this amazing opportunity possible for our students. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1767808236912,"projectUrl":"project/lego-learning-lounge/9968516/","projectTitle":"LEGO Learning Lounge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7949006_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628568220070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949006"},{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":10004681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your kindness has truly made a huge difference in both my teaching and my students' learning\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have been able to create individualized kits for each student, customized specifically to their goals. These IEP boxes have made data collection so much easier and more efficient, allowing me to spend more time focusing on my students and their progress.\r\n\r\nThe cases are compact, portable, and easy to organize. I can securely store them, move them from class to class, and even have them out during small group instruction without any hassle. The color coding system has also been incredibly helpful in keeping everything organized and easy to access.\r\n\r\nThese kits have quickly become an essential part of our daily routine. They are truly the best! I am so grateful to you for making this possible. Your generosity is helping create a more structured, supportive, and effective learning environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768536039130,"projectUrl":"project/iep-goal-boxes-for-organized-progress-mo/10004681/","projectTitle":"IEP Goal Boxes for Organized Progress Monitoring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7949006_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628568220070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949006"},{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":9965315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our students now have access to a wonderful variety of pencil grips, slant boards, and supportive tools that make a real difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nStudents are so excited to be able to choose from different colors and shapes, giving them a sense of ownership and comfort in their work. The slant boards have become especially popular, often being used during small group activities.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits is that we are now able to keep these materials in multiple classrooms, so students don't have to carry supplies from place to place. This has made everything more accessible and convenient, allowing students to stay engaged and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1767231542945,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-hands-write-big-ideas/9965315/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Hands Write Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7949006_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628568220070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949006"},{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":10021569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for the magnetic play center. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic play area has quickly become a favorite spot for our students. 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The creativity, cooperation, and happiness this center has inspired are truly special.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for helping us create a space where our students can grow socially and emotionally while having fun.","fullyFundedDate":1770012620570,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-play-center-for-hands-on-learni/10021569/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Play Center for Hands On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7949006_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628568220070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949006"},{"teacherId":601237,"projectId":9810326,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your amazing donation to my project. With 56 students daily, I need lots of paper and my school doesn't give me enough for what I need to get done. The box of paper you gave me, helped me to be able to make the necessary copies that I needed to help my students practice and learn the content I was trying to teach them. \r\n\r\n Also, the TPT.com gift card gave me the opportunity to be able to find new activities for my students to help them stay engaged and continue to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1760766935890,"projectUrl":"project/activities-for-all/9810326/","projectTitle":"Activities for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monterrosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/601237"},{"teacherId":601237,"projectId":9569297,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation to my project. My students loved these new projects that we did. Being in a new grade level, these new ideas and activities came in very handy! I'm glad I was able to provide my new students with activities that would help to engage them and help them learn as the school year was getting started.\r\n Teacherspayteachers.com provides so many new materials for children to use and learn from. These activities are always new and changing and provide teachers with a wealth of new activities for all learning styles.","fullyFundedDate":1755699217657,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-activities/9569297/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monterrosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/601237"},{"teacherId":488181,"projectId":9925775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. My students have been working very hard this year. They are eager learners and are always wanting to know more. They love their new composition books to keep track of all their new words. Writing them with a crayon and a screen helps them to be able to trace it with their finger and make it multi-sensory. They also love getting their new pencils. How a new pencil can bring lots of joy. They love to write daily and be creative in their journals. Thank you again for the support. We appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1764717517231,"projectUrl":"project/writing-in-first-grade/9925775/","projectTitle":"Writing in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rieboldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/488181"},{"teacherId":9067572,"projectId":10141839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Turn Pages, Spark Imaginations!\" project. Because of your kindness, our classroom library has come to life in ways that truly excite and inspire my second graders every single day. We use these new books during independent reading, partner reading, and even as part of our writing lessons. One special moment that stands out was when a student who had previously struggled to stay engaged found a book that matched their interests and proudly read aloud to the class. Seeing that confidence grow has been incredibly meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, the students' reactions were pure joy—wide eyes, big smiles, and lots of eager hands reaching to explore the new titles. They immediately began flipping through pages, sharing discoveries with classmates, and asking if they could start reading right away. It was clear that these resources sparked curiosity and excitement, helping students see reading not just as a task, but as an adventure.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are using these books to support a unit on storytelling and comprehension. Students are choosing books to inspire their own creative writing, identifying characters, settings, and lessons, and then crafting their own short stories. Your generosity is helping them build not only literacy skills, but also imagination, confidence, and a love of reading that will stay with them far beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1774730197627,"projectUrl":"project/turn-pages-spark-imaginations/10141839/","projectTitle":"Turn Pages, Spark Imaginations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9067572_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685999986047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9067572"},{"teacherId":9067572,"projectId":10126028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my second grade students have been able to use our new crafting paper in creative and meaningful ways. Today, we worked on a spring-themed project where students created beautiful trees using the materials you provided. Each tree was unique, filled with bright colors, blossoms, and details that truly reflected their creativity and excitement for the season. It was such a joyful moment לראות their ideas come to life through hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to get started, and many of them shared how special it felt to have brand-new supplies just for them. The crafting paper made our lesson more engaging and allowed students to fully express themselves while connecting art to our writing lesson. We also tied this activity into opinion writing for spring, where students wrote about why spring is their favorite (or not!) and used their trees as inspiration for their ideas.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps are to continue building our opinion writing skills by adding more details, reasons, and examples to strengthen our writing. We will also expand our spring theme into other creative projects that integrate reading, writing, and art. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you've given us to learn, create, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1773984444089,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-start-on-paper-craft-pri/10126028/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas Start on Paper: Craft & Printing Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9067572_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685999986047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9067572"},{"teacherId":488181,"projectId":9693313,"letterContent":"My students and I appreciate your generosity in supporting our classroom. Thank you so much for the new math games. My students absolutely love to play these math games while learning at the same time. Learning and supporting their math skills through a game is one of the best ways to enhance their skills. They do not even realize they are practicing their math facts while playing these new games. These have been a huge hit in my classroom. Thank you so much for supporting my students and future students with the love of math through play.","fullyFundedDate":1760715534930,"projectUrl":"project/math-game-time/9693313/","projectTitle":"Math Game Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rieboldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/488181"},{"teacherId":9067572,"projectId":9982498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide materials for our measurement unit in math! Your generosity gives our students the opportunity to explore measurement in a hands-on and meaningful way. With these tools, students will be able to measure, compare, estimate, and better understand real-world math concepts. Engaging materials make learning more interactive and help students build confidence in their math skills. Because of your kindness, our students can experience math through exploration and discovery. We truly appreciate your support in helping make learning exciting and meaningful for our class!","fullyFundedDate":1767808238709,"projectUrl":"project/how-long-how-tall-measuring-it-all/9982498/","projectTitle":"How Long? How Tall? Measuring It All?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9067572_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685999986047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9067572"},{"teacherId":9067572,"projectId":10121460,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Our second grade class is incredibly grateful for the colorful carpet and whiteboards you provided. Your generosity has already made a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe colorful carpet has become one of the most special places in our classroom. It gives us a comfortable space where we can gather together for read-alouds, morning meetings, and group lessons. The bright colors make our classroom feel warm, welcoming, and exciting. Sitting together on the carpet helps us focus, share ideas, and feel like a team while we learn.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have also become an important learning tool for us. We use them every day to practice math problems, spelling words, drawing ideas, and answering questions during lessons. Instead of worrying about making mistakes on paper, we can try our best, erase, and try again. This helps us build confidence and participate more during class.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is more interactive, comfortable, and fun. The carpet brings us together as a learning community, and the whiteboards help every student stay engaged and involved. Your kindness is helping us grow as readers, writers, mathematicians, and thinkers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our class and investing in our education. Your generosity reminds us that there are people who care about our learning and want us to succeed. We truly appreciate your support!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nOur Second Grade Class","fullyFundedDate":1772426465746,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-area-magic-carpet-whiteboards/10121460/","projectTitle":"Meeting Area Magic: Carpet & Whiteboards for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9067572_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685999986047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9067572"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4137","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":711,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.9,"schoolId":4137,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Meadow Homes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Meadow Homes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/meadow-homes-elementary-school/4137"}