{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shore Acres Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":10130032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! We are incredibly grateful for the dice poppers you provided through our DonorsChoose project.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on math tools have quickly become a favorite in our classroom. Our students use the dice poppers every day as we practice composing and decomposing numbers, building number bonds, and strengthening early number sense skills. The interactive nature of the poppers keeps students engaged and excited about learning math.\r\n\r\nKindergarteners learn best through play and exploration, and these materials allow students to physically see and manipulate numbers in meaningful ways. As they \"pop\" the dice and work together to make combinations, they are developing confidence, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of numbers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made math learning more fun, accessible, and engaging for our young learners. Thank you for helping us create joyful and meaningful learning experiences in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773793026305,"projectUrl":"project/pop-play-and-learn-building-math-skil/10130032/","projectTitle":"Pop, Play, and Learn: Building Math Skills in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":10195670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have magnifying glasses and bug containers to help us explore the outdoors in exciting new ways.\r\n\r\nAfter learning about the life cycle of ladybugs, our students were eager to become little scientists. With these new tools, they can safely observe insects up close, ask questions, and make real-world connections to what we learn in class. Watching their excitement as they discover tiny bugs, examine patterns, and explore nature has been incredible.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences help our kindergarteners build curiosity, observation skills, and a love for science at an early age. Your kindness has created meaningful learning opportunities that our students will remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making our outdoor investigations possible and for investing in our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778101808786,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-outdoors-up-close/10195670/","projectTitle":"Exploring the Outdoors Up Close!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":10136701,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring valuable tools into our kindergarten classroom. Thanks to your generosity, we received a wireless hot glue gun and a laminator that I have already used for many classroom projects and activities.\r\n\r\nThe laminator has helped me create durable learning materials, games, visual aids, and center activities that students use daily. The wireless hot glue gun has also been incredibly helpful for creating hands-on projects, classroom displays, and interactive learning resources.\r\n\r\nYour support helps make our classroom more engaging, organized, and fun for our young learners. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create meaningful learning experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1773793025576,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-creating-building-crafting/10136701/","projectTitle":"Tools for Creating: Building, Crafting, and Learning in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":3100459,"projectId":10032356,"letterContent":"On behalf of our first grade class, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our literacy program. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our students have access to learning materials, and resources that inspire a love of reading and writing. Each day, we see their confidence growing as they explore new stories, expand their vocabulary, and develop important skills that will support their success for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1770163369263,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-support/10032356/","projectTitle":"Literacy Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zanipatin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3100459_orig.png?crop=629,629,x54,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628055303921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3100459"},{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":10130075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Most of my students don't have access to great books with inspiring stories at home. Unfortunately books are expensive and it's difficult to access to them. \r\nThanks to your donation my students will have not just any book, but a book that means something for them because the books that you donated are books that we have read in our classroom and that my students have enjoyed and loved. \r\nYour donation will motivate my students to read at home and it will help creating a reading habit.","fullyFundedDate":1775146494701,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-to-keep-growing-lifelong-readers/10130075/","projectTitle":"A Book to Keep: Growing Lifelong Readers in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":10165187,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten students will soon have a fresh new gathering space thanks to your kindness and generosity. We recently received the classroom carpet from our DonorsChoose project, and we are looking forward to introducing it to students at the start of the new school year.\r\n\r\nThe photos I shared show just how worn our current carpet has become after years of daily use. This new carpet will provide students with a clean, comfortable place to learn together during read-alouds, lessons, partner activities, and class meetings.\r\n\r\nA classroom carpet is more than just a rug in kindergarten — it is where students build community, practice listening and sharing, and create many of their first school memories. Thank you for helping us create a warm and welcoming learning space for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1775146495103,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-foundation-for-learning-creatin/10165187/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Foundation for Learning: Creating a Clean, Safe Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":10093645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to magnetic ten frames, a large classroom spinner, and individual clear spinners for our math centers. These tools have already made a meaningful difference in how our students engage with early math concepts.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic ten frames have been especially helpful in building number sense. Students are using them daily to practice counting, composing and decomposing numbers, and developing a deeper understanding of quantities. Being able to physically move and see the counters has made learning more concrete and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe large spinner has brought excitement and energy to whole-group lessons. It allows us to incorporate movement and chance into our math activities, keeping students actively involved while reinforcing skills like number recognition and simple operations.\r\n\r\nAt our math centers, the individual clear spinners have given each child a hands-on way to practice independently or with partners. These spinners have helped strengthen fine motor skills while also supporting turn-taking, cooperation, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials have made math feel like play. Our students are more confident, engaged, and eager to participate. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where young learners can explore, take risks, and build a strong foundation in mathematics.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and their future. Your support truly makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772562660700,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-interactive-tools-for-ki/10093645/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion: Interactive Tools for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":1622800,"projectId":8263774,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. It has really brightened my students' days. The library looks so much nicer with these shelves. They match the rest of the decor of the library. Books just keep flying off of these shelves into my students' hands.\r\n\r\nThey also enjoy reshelving the library books onto these shelves. You have made such a difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has really impacted my students. They enjoy the new shelves and enjoy choosing books to read from them. Thank you, again!","fullyFundedDate":1710256783950,"projectUrl":"project/yes-to-new-library-bookshelves/8263774/","projectTitle":"Yes to New Library Bookshelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1622800_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479432099766","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fleming-sa"},{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":10135563,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donation of basic supplies—tape, Post-it notes, and laminating pouches—has made a big difference in our daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe laminating pouches have been especially helpful in creating durable, reusable materials for our students. One of our favorite activities has been using laminated fish for a hands-on reading activity. Students are excited to \"catch\" a fish and practice reading the letters, sounds, or words on each one. Because these materials are laminated, we can use them again and again, making learning both fun and sustainable.\r\n\r\nThe Post-it notes have become a powerful tool during our writing activities. Students use them to practice writing letters, simple words, and even short sentences. They love being able to stick their work on charts, desks, or around the classroom, which makes learning interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nThese simple but essential supplies help keep our classroom organized, creative, and full of opportunities for exploration. Your support allows me to provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that build confidence and excitement in my kindergarteners every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1773793026247,"projectUrl":"project/the-little-things-that-power-big-learnin/10135563/","projectTitle":"The Little Things That Power Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":10098367,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging, hands-on learning materials that are making a meaningful difference every single day.\r\n\r\nThe letter puzzles you provided have become a favorite during our literacy centers. Students are excitedly practicing letter recognition, matching uppercase and lowercase letters, and even beginning to build simple words. What once felt like a challenge is now something they eagerly explore with confidence and joy.\r\n\r\nThe veterinary dog toy has sparked so much imaginative play and social interaction. Our students love taking turns being the \"veterinarian,\" carefully checking on their furry patient. Through this, they are not only developing language skills but also learning empathy, responsibility, and cooperation.\r\n\r\nThe pretend food items have transformed our dramatic play area into a lively hub of creativity. Students are \"cooking,\" \"shopping,\" and sharing meals together, which helps build communication skills, teamwork, and early math concepts like counting and sorting.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is filled with curiosity, laughter, and meaningful learning experiences. You have helped create an environment where students feel excited to learn and confident to explore new ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your generosity is truly making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1773793025896,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-toys-that-teach-i/10098367/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Toys That Teach in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":9794562,"projectId":9094267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Organizing for Success: Containers for Classroom Materials and Supplies.\" From my desk in the front office, I see firsthand how vital a structured environment is for student success. When these containers arrived, the excitement from the students was palpable—they were eager to help unbox them and immediately began brainstorming where each supply would \"live.\" It has turned a once-cluttered storage area into a professional, inviting space that signals to every student that their work and their tools are valued.\r\nWe are currently using these resources to streamline our School-Wide Literacy Initiative. Previously, distributing specialized reading kits and tactile letter tiles across multiple small groups was a logistical hurdle that often delayed the start of lessons. Now, thanks to your gift, our office staff and teachers have collaborated to create \"Grab-and-Go\" literacy bins. In a recent session, I watched a group of third graders independently collect their designated bin and start their phonics work within seconds. This level of organization has drastically reduced the \"where is my pencil?\" interruptions, allowing the focus to remain entirely on reading growth.\r\nThe next step for our students is a Campus-Wide Sustainability Project. We are using several of the new containers to create mobile \"Resource Stations\" that students can take outdoors for nature journaling and science observations. Because these bins are durable and portable, our materials are finally protected from the wear and tear of being moved around the building. You haven't just provided storage; you've provided the infrastructure that allows our school to run smoothly and our students to take ownership of their learning materials.\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1740586112502,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-for-success-containers-for-c/9094267/","projectTitle":"Organizing for Success: Containers for Classroom Materials and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9794562_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740282050445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9794562"},{"teacherId":8601160,"projectId":10091560,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have plenty of pencils, an electric sharpener, and pencil holders. They were filled with excitement when they saw all the much-needed materials! The sharpener is super fast, and students have learned to put pencils that need sharpening into the bucket, keeping everything organized and ready to work.\r\n\r\nThese tools help students stay focused and work independently. Students can start working immediately, sharpen pencils quickly, and stay on task without interruptions. Your support has made a big difference in our classroom, creating a more productive and joyful learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1771440605047,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-ready-learning-steady/10091560/","projectTitle":"Pencils Ready, Learning Steady","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alcalá","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8601160_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660100592230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8601160"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4146","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":396,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.1,"schoolId":4146,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shore Acres Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shore Acres Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/shore-acres-elementary-school/4146"}