{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monte Gardens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":10.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9889543,"projectId":10626027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"A Place to Learn, A Voice to Be Heard!\" project! The standing desk and Anker charger will provide our students with important tools that support both access and independence in our classroom. A flexible workspace allows students to learn in a position that works best for their individual needs, while a reliable charger helps ensure that communication devices and technology are ready when students need them.\r\n\r\nFor our students, technology is often much more than a learning tool. It can be their voice, their way to communicate choices, answer questions, express needs, and participate in classroom activities. Your generosity is helping us create an environment where students have the physical and technological supports they need to engage, communicate, and be active members of their learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1789581810250,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-learn-a-voice-to-be-heard/10626027/","projectTitle":"A Place to Learn, A Voice to Be Heard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889543_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x40,y1824&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758319521349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889543"},{"teacherId":9889543,"projectId":10507929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Cared For, Comfortable, and Ready to Learn!\" project! The Kleenex, hand soap, nail brushes, bamboo fiber items, applesauce, and BelVita snacks will help us provide our students with some of the everyday essentials they need to feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to participate in their school day. Having these supplies available allows us to support our students' personal care and basic needs with dignity and compassion.\r\n\r\nFor our students, being ready to learn often begins with feeling comfortable, clean, and having something to eat when they are hungry. These simple supplies will be used throughout the school year to support hygiene, self-care, and access to nourishing snacks. Your generosity helps us create a classroom where our students' whole needs are recognized and supported so they can focus on learning and growing.","fullyFundedDate":1789581810686,"projectUrl":"project/cared-for-comfortable-and-ready-to-lea/10507929/","projectTitle":"Cared For, Comfortable, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889543_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x40,y1824&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758319521349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889543"},{"teacherId":9889543,"projectId":10458470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Bounce Into Learning, One Jump at a Time\" project! The trampoline will be an exciting addition to our classroom and will give our students a fun, purposeful way to move their bodies while developing balance, coordination, strength, and body awareness. For many of our students, movement is an important part of staying regulated and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThis trampoline will provide opportunities for students to incorporate movement into their daily routines, whether they need a sensory break, are working on gross-motor skills, or simply need a chance to get their bodies moving. By providing a safe and engaging outlet for movement, we can help our students return to learning feeling more focused, comfortable, and ready to participate.","fullyFundedDate":1788797175229,"projectUrl":"project/bounce-into-learning-one-jump-at-a-time/10458470/","projectTitle":"Bounce Into Learning, One Jump at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889543_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x40,y1824&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758319521349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889543"},{"teacherId":9889543,"projectId":10458439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Kindness Starts With One Good Choice\" project! Books are such a meaningful way for our students to explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and the choices we make each day. The Kaplan Early Learning book set, My Way books about feelings, and other social-emotional learning books will give our students engaging stories and relatable characters that help make important social-emotional concepts easier to understand.\r\n\r\nOur students will use these books to learn about identifying emotions, making respectful choices, managing feelings, and treating others with kindness. \"My Respectful Robot\" and the other social-emotional resources will provide opportunities for students to practice these skills through stories, discussion, modeling, and repetition. Your generosity is helping us build not only stronger learners, but also a classroom community where kindness and respect are part of our everyday learning.","fullyFundedDate":1788150681629,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-starts-with-one-good-choice/10458439/","projectTitle":"Kindness Starts With One Good Choice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889543_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x40,y1824&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758319521349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889543"},{"teacherId":9889543,"projectId":10300602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Colorful Tools, Visual Supports, Limitless Learning!\" project! The colorful construction paper, sheet protectors, sand timers, and magnetic hooks will help us create visual supports, hands-on learning materials, and organized classroom routines that make learning more accessible for our Extensive Needs students. These tools will allow us to create individualized materials that help students understand expectations, communicate their needs, and participate more independently.\r\n\r\nThe sand timers will provide students with a clear visual way to understand waiting and transition times, while the magnetic hooks and sheet protectors will help us keep frequently used materials organized and easy to access. The bright construction paper will bring our visual supports and learning activities to life. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom that is structured, engaging, and designed around the individual needs of every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1780466584826,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-tools-visual-supports-limitle/10300602/","projectTitle":"Colorful Tools, Visual Supports, Limitless Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889543_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x40,y1824&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758319521349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889543"},{"teacherId":1113408,"projectId":10228630,"letterContent":"These materials have quickly become part of our everyday classroom routines! Each Scholar has a colorful polka-dotted folder to help keep important work organized, while the labels have been used for student name tags and our Monday Envelopes—the weekly communication folders that travel between school and home. Our jumbo crayons fill community crayon bins at each table, giving students easy access to supplies for writing, illustrating, and creating throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe numbered stickers have truly been used everywhere! Each student is assigned a classroom number, and these stickers now identify their hooks, Chromebooks, name tags, supplies, and more. Our name badges have been especially helpful for substitute teachers and our Specials teachers in Art, Garden, Spanish, and Music, allowing them to easily identify and connect with each student by name. Even our copy paper has gone far beyond worksheets. Students have used it for creative projects, including a beautiful sunflower watercolor-and-crayon-resist art project, along with daily learning activities across subject areas.\r\n\r\nAs the year continues, every one of these resources will be used again and again. Our Monday Envelopes will make their weekly trips between home and school, folders will hold countless pieces of learning, numbered stickers will keep our classroom organized, and our paper and crayons will help turn student ideas into something they can proudly share. Thank you for providing the everyday essentials that keep our classroom organized, connected, and creative!","fullyFundedDate":1778063499750,"projectUrl":"project/organized-connected-and-creative-clas/10228630/","projectTitle":"Organized, Connected, and Creative: Classroom Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grisafi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1113408_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471932661014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-prichard"},{"teacherId":10525637,"projectId":10325158,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to help my 3rd grade students! It's just the fourth week of school but we've already used the whiteboards to support small group discussions in math and our unit on Healthy Choices. By having extra whiteboards I am able to spread my students out throughout the room so they can talk in their small groups without being distracted by others, and show their work when it comes time to discuss with the whole group.\r\n\r\nWe've also used the privacy boards to support students who are easily distracted and to remind other students to focus on their own work! Students appreciate being able to concentrate and said they are able to focus better. \r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful to you for supporting us. Thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1781726727714,"projectUrl":"project/math-talk/10325158/","projectTitle":"Math Talk!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lanzafame","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10525637"},{"teacherId":669039,"projectId":10356692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. The new speaker and extension cord have completely transformed our third-grade classroom. Your support has created a more dynamic, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for every student. In a third-grade classroom, engagement is the key to academic success. Before your donation, our audio options were limited to weak computer speakers. Students in the back of the room struggled to hear educational videos, read-aloud, and music. Now, this high-quality speaker fills the entire room with clear sound. Every student has equal access to the audio content, no matter where they sit. The heavy-duty extension cord gives us the freedom to safely place the speaker anywhere it is needed without creating tripping hazards. We use this new technology daily across all subjects. During reading time, the speaker brings audiobooks to life with vivid sound effects and clear narration. This setup helps our struggling readers and English language learners connect spoken words to print. In math, we use upbeat multiplication songs to memorize facts. The crisp sound gets students excited to sing and dance along. For science and social studies, we watch educational videos and virtual field trips where every historical speech and nature sound is perfectly audible. Beyond academics, these resources have greatly improved our classroom management and community. Third graders have a lot of energy, and transitioning between activities can be challenging. We now use the speaker to play calming instrumental music during independent writing time, which helps students focus deeply. We also use specific sound cues for clean-up times, turning transitions into a fun game. The physical flexibility provided by the extension cord allows us to set up a \"listening station\" in our cozy corner, giving students a quiet space to reset when they feel overwhelmed. Your investment goes far beyond the physical items. By funding this project, you showed my students that a community of people cares about their education. This realization boomed their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. They were thrilled when the boxes arrived, and they take great pride in taking care of our new equipment. Thank you for choosing to support our third-grade journey. Your kindness has opened up new ways for my students to listen, learn, and grow. We are deeply grateful for your impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1786541603373,"projectUrl":"project/lets-sing/10356692/","projectTitle":"Let's Sing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Urias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp669039_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489156026175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michaela-urias"},{"teacherId":4756473,"projectId":10217056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through Donors Choose! Your kindness and generosity mean more than words can express, and my students and I are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom will be filled with opportunities to create, collaborate, and learn together. The colorful construction paper, stickers, and art supplies will inspire my first graders to express their creativity and take pride in their work. The Magna-Tiles and floor puzzles will encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and imaginative play while helping students build important social skills.\r\n\r\nYou have also helped create a classroom environment where students feel calm, safe, and excited to learn. The storage baskets and cleaning supplies will help us keep our classroom organized and welcoming, giving students a sense of ownership and pride in the space we share each day.\r\n\r\nAs a first-grade teacher, I strive to create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired. Your generosity makes that vision possible. Thank you for investing in my students and believing in the importance of providing young learners with engaging materials and a positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of my students. Your kindness will have an impact far beyond the supplies themselves, and we are so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778009278690,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-cleaning-and-collaborating/10217056/","projectTitle":"Crafting, Cleaning, and Collaborating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4756473_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787367747860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c3cookies"},{"teacherId":485060,"projectId":10227926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this Teachers Pay Teachers gift card project. Your generosity will help provide high-quality learning materials, engaging activities, and differentiated resources that meet the unique needs of every student in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I will be able to create more meaningful lessons that inspire creativity, build confidence, and encourage a love of learning. From hands-on activities to targeted practice and enrichment opportunities, your support is making a direct impact on my students each and every day.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to use these new materials, and I am grateful for the opportunity to bring fresh ideas and engaging instruction into our classroom. Your kindness and investment in education truly make a difference.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping our classroom grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778179473343,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-teacher-c/10227926/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with Teacher-Created Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carlee Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp485060_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520213918067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlee-smith"},{"teacherId":485060,"projectId":10227942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this Teachers Pay Teachers gift card project. Your generosity will help provide high-quality learning materials, engaging activities, and differentiated resources that meet the unique needs of every student in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I will be able to create more meaningful lessons that inspire creativity, build confidence, and encourage a love of learning. From hands-on activities to targeted practice and enrichment opportunities, your support is making a direct impact on my students each and every day.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to use these new materials, and I am grateful for the opportunity to bring fresh ideas and engaging instruction into our classroom. Your kindness and investment in education truly make a difference.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping our classroom grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778610201974,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-teaching-resources-for-reachi/10227942/","projectTitle":"Tools for Teaching, Resources for Reaching Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carlee Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp485060_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520213918067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlee-smith"},{"teacherId":669039,"projectId":10190624,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEAM classroom. We are using the new materials for hands-on engineering and design challenges where students plan, build, test, and improve their creations. One recent project involved building structures with LEGO bricks and paper prototypes to solve a simple \"bridge challenge.\" When students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and eager to start building, asking when they could begin working.\r\n\r\nStudents are now collaborating in teams to refine their designs and explain their thinking. Next, they will present their final models and reflect on what worked, what didn't, and how they improved their designs.","fullyFundedDate":1778610079713,"projectUrl":"project/steam-projects/10190624/","projectTitle":"STEAM Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Urias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp669039_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489156026175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michaela-urias"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4138","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":568,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":44,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"25.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":89.5,"schoolId":4138,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monte Gardens Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monte Gardens Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/monte-gardens-elementary-school/4138"}