{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Meadow Homes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":295512,"projectId":9397703,"letterContent":"My students had NO IDEA what the game of horseshoes was all about. When our new games arrived, they thought it was the silliest thing. Once I started teaching them the rules, they instantly loved the game! After about a week of playing, my students were tossing the horseshoes more accurately, being encouraging to their classmates, and reminding each other of the rules. Everyone gets excited when someone hooks a ringer! Thank you for donating our horseshoe games! It has definitely made our PE time more exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1755740267750,"projectUrl":"project/horseshoe-ing-around/9397703/","projectTitle":"Horseshoe-ing Around","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp295512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530026838754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":295512,"projectId":9614876,"letterContent":"The addition of Scholastic News Magazines to our reading routine has made learning more exciting. The colorful pages, kid-friendly articles, and interesting topics are very captivating to my students. It is amazing to hear the connections they have with the articles that each magazine presents. Often times, my students are hesitant to participate, but this gives them an opening to say whatever they think is relevant! The best part is that they get to keep the magazines. They love taking them home to show their families and find out more information about the topics. Thank you so much for supporting our project!","fullyFundedDate":1755690739923,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/9614876/","projectTitle":"Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp295512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530026838754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":9154688,"projectId":9379628,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students were elated to receive all the sports equipment. They were eagerly waiting and exploded with joy when it arrived in the classroom. \r\n\r\nStudents use the equipment during PE to build fine and gross motor skills. At the same time, they have developed sportsmanship and team building. There are multiple activities to choose from. They are always thrilled when it is time for PE. \r\n\r\nDuring recess, there is rarely ever a ball left in the classroom. Each equipment is taken to play and share among their peers. They leave each recess happy to engage in physical activities. You have made a difference in their educational life.","fullyFundedDate":1751982210947,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-active-and-healthy/9379628/","projectTitle":"Keeping Active and Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154688"},{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":9359969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Secret Stories is amazing and I have seen so much progress. I love this program and my students do too. Since we began using it, their phonics skills and reading confidence have grown noticeably. The stories and visuals make tricky patterns stick and students are applying strategies independently during reading and writing. The pastel colors blend perfectly into the classroom decor and are not too birght or stimulating.\r\n\r\nThe program is transformative and inspiring, bringing joyful, memorable, and powerful phonics instruction to every student.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom and will impact these learners for years. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1753614391785,"projectUrl":"project/let-me-tell-you-a-secret/9359969/","projectTitle":"Let Me Tell You a Secret","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":5694058,"projectId":9279383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my class! They have loved all the new games we have been learning to play. There were lots of \"wows\" and \"that's awesome\" when the new PE supplies arrived. I taught my class how to play Kickball Basketball and that is a new favorite with them. They are always asking to play that for PE. It's great to see the teamwork they use to play it. They also really love playing with the \"sticky hands\" to catch a tennis ball. We have been working on lots of hand-eye coordination and that has helped a lot. They can't wait to get out the frisbees! It's been fun to get to play all these new games with our new PE equipment. Thank you so much for helping my class create new memories and get active at the same time!","fullyFundedDate":1755737243347,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-moving/9279383/","projectTitle":"Keep Us Moving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5694058"},{"teacherId":488181,"projectId":9815362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my at home reading and math games project. I am currently meeting with families for conference time and I have been able to send the families home with new math and reading games. The parents were extremely thankful to be able to take home these new games. These games can easily slide into the reusuable plastic sleeves that I already sent at the beginning of they year. These games will allow my families to practice skills in a fun way. Thank you again for supporting my project.","fullyFundedDate":1760647276617,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-reading-games-at-home/9815362/","projectTitle":"Math and Reading Games at Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rieboldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/488181"},{"teacherId":295512,"projectId":9407787,"letterContent":"My students and I are very grateful to you for your donations! New whiteboard markers are just what we needed to take our learning to the next step. Our math block is more interactive and my students are starting to understand two-digit addition a little better now that we're able to distinguish the different numbers apart from each other. \r\nBeing able to provide these whiteboard markers and erasers for my students means so much to all of us. The fact that I now have a few extras to hand out to students whose marker dries out makes a huge difference too! Thank you for helping us learn in second grade!","fullyFundedDate":1754004916877,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-your-worries/9407787/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Your Worries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp295512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530026838754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":488181,"projectId":9805278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Classroom Basics for Learning\" project. These mini composition books and additional red crayons have been put to good use. They are great for using our screens that are the perfect size to write their words. Then after they can trace the words with their fingers. The bumpy letters make it Multi-Sensory. This helps the kids to practice and learn their new words. These additional supplies have been a great addition to the classroom. Thank you for supporting my students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760728001988,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics-for-learning/9805278/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rieboldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/488181"},{"teacherId":488181,"projectId":9416108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project \"Multi-Sensory Learning with Green Sand and Orange Beads\" project. My students love using these Multi-Sensory bead and sand trays. They enjoy using them to practice spelling out the words they are learning how to spell. This is a great learning tool that will help them as they begin to work on writing words based off the sounds they hear in the word. Thank you so much for supporting my students with this great learning tool. My students and I are very grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758816407381,"projectUrl":"project/multisensory-learning-with-green-sand-an/9416108/","projectTitle":"Multisensory Learning with Green Sand and Orange Bead Trays","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":9564541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Help Support Our Classroom: Creating a Calm, Focused Learning Place.\" Your kindness has helped transform our Meadow Homes Elementary classroom into a space where students feel calm, comfortable, and ready to learn. As a Title I and English Learner school, many of our students face challenges outside of school, and having a peaceful, organized environment has made such a difference in their ability to focus and thrive. The new flexible seating, calming tools, and classroom organization have helped students manage their emotions, stay engaged, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nEach day, I see students using these new resources with pride and joy. They are reading quietly in comfortable spaces, working together respectfully, and showing greater confidence in their learning. Our classroom feels more welcoming and balanced, and my students are happier and more focused because of your generosity. Thank you for believing in our kids and helping create a space where learning feels safe, calm, and full of possibility.","fullyFundedDate":1758659907614,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-our-classroom-creating-a-c/9564541/","projectTitle":"Help Support Our Classroom: Creating a Calm, Focused Learning Place","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":9218235,"letterContent":"On behalf of my second-grade students at Meadow Homes Elementary School, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Open a World of Imagination With Board Games for Students!\" Your kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom and in the lives of our young learners.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I and English Learner (EL) school, many of our students face challenges beyond the classroom. Yet, every day they come to school eager to learn, grow, and connect. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with laughter, collaboration, and creativity as students dive into new games that challenge their minds and inspire their imaginations.\r\n\r\nBoard games have become so much more than just a fun activity for us—they are now a vital part of how we build community and practice important academic and social-emotional skills. Through these games, my students are learning to take turns, communicate effectively, solve problems, and think critically. They are practicing reading directions, counting spaces, recognizing patterns, and even developing strategic thinking—all while having fun together.\r\n\r\nIt's been truly amazing to watch their transformation. Students who were once hesitant to join group activities are now excited to be part of a team. English Learners are practicing new vocabulary naturally through conversation and play. The games have created a bridge between language and learning, helping students gain confidence while building friendships. The joy and excitement that fill our classroom during board game time are priceless.\r\n\r\nOne of the most beautiful moments for me as a teacher has been watching how these games bring out every child's creativity and imagination. Whether they are building words, solving riddles, or working together to \"save\" their team in a cooperative game, they are learning to think outside the box. These moments of play have helped our students develop resilience, empathy, and problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the game board.\r\n\r\nYour support has also allowed me to create inclusive learning opportunities where every student feels valued and capable. For many of our families, resources for enrichment activities like these are limited, so being able to provide such meaningful experiences in the classroom means the world to us. You have helped make our classroom a place where students not only learn academic skills but also grow socially and emotionally through collaboration and play.\r\n\r\nEvery smile, every \"aha!\" moment, and every burst of laughter that fills our classroom is a direct result of your generosity. You've helped open a world of imagination, teamwork, and discovery for our students—a world they might not have experienced otherwise.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and for supporting our mission to make learning joyful, inclusive, and engaging. Because of you, our Meadow Homes second graders are thriving, dreaming big, and learning through the power of play.","fullyFundedDate":1746475062990,"projectUrl":"project/open-a-world-of-imagination-with-board-g/9218235/","projectTitle":"Open a World of Imagination With Board Games for Students!","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":9745900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"We Love to Learn with Fidget Pop-Its\" project. My students have loved using the pop-its to practice learning their words and reading skills. These games have been the biggest hit in my classroom. When my students see the reading games come out, they get so excited. Learning while playing fun games is a great way for my students to practice their reading skills. Thank you so much for supporting my students with a fun and exciting way to practice their decoding and reading skills.","fullyFundedDate":1758853701930,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-learn-with-fidget-pop-its/9745900/","projectTitle":"We Love to Learn with Fidget Pop-Its","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rieboldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/488181"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.7,"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"}