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The students love being in their classroom and they have additional tools so that they can better access their education.","fullyFundedDate":1758127085092,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-littles-stay-comfortable/9705286/","projectTitle":"Help My Littles Stay Comfortable","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9851958_orig.jpg?crop=3098,3098,x459,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757534283403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9851958"},{"teacherId":2686708,"projectId":9126726,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity.\r\nWhat a difference it makes for my students to have tactile, hands on literacy experiences. Instead of flashcards, your support literally makes their sight words leap off the pages, and my little ones can learn in 3D! Now, these sweet scholars can spell with magnets, slimy sand, modeling clay, and so much more because of your thoughtfulness. Imagine your contribution going on to create more than fun lessons. I envision your support creating a love of learning and reading, which will ultimately last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1745496326586,"projectUrl":"project/3d-reading/9126726/","projectTitle":"3D Reading?!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2686708_orig.png?crop=307,307,x126,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676957826067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherkate"},{"teacherId":10005275,"projectId":9277332,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you all for the amazing donations for my classroom. My students this year were super surprised for all the colorful things that we received on your behalf. Thank you for making this year colorful and for surprising my students. Your contribution has made such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students – not to mention that most teachers are wanting to make the same difference I am able to do with your help. So thank you for your kindness and generosity. You made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1747677414081,"projectUrl":"project/learning-should-be-fun-and-exciting/9277332/","projectTitle":"Learning Should Be Fun and Exciting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koonze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10005275_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756324335742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10005275"},{"teacherId":5537197,"projectId":9471452,"letterContent":"Thank You for Your Generous Donation of a Kidney Table\r\n\r\nI want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a kidney table. Your contribution is not just a piece of furniture—it is a meaningful gift that will have a lasting and tangible impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThe kidney table's unique design makes it incredibly versatile and functional. Its thoughtfully curved shape and mobility make it especially valuable in allowing students to interact in more comfortable and flexible ways. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I will be better equipped to deliver high-quality instruction with ease. Moreover, this table will help our Sp Ed partners to operate more effectively. The ability to easily move and position the table where it's most needed reduces strain and saves time, allowing students to focus more fully on what truly matters. In a setting where every moment and every detail counts, having the right equipment like the kidney table can have a profound effect on our daily operations.","fullyFundedDate":1755030395691,"projectUrl":"project/shaped-for-success-help-me-find-a-kidne/9471452/","projectTitle":"Shaped for Success: Help Me Find a Kidney Table","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5537197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531796610325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5537197"},{"teacherId":8603545,"projectId":6915672,"letterContent":"The supplies and materials in this project are benefiting my students immensely. The classroom games make for a fun reward and for safe, positive entertainment during indoor recess times. The color coding materials allow me to better support students with different needs and learning styles. The arts supplies allow for arts integration and for students to build their creativity, especially during group projects. My students are bilingual (or sometimes trilingual) learners and these materials support me to better support them as they engage with rigorous tasks and high level thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1666880564381,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-creative-classroom-supplies/6915672/","projectTitle":"Fun and Creative Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8603545_orig.png?crop=1121,1121,x40,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660094816944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8603545"},{"teacherId":5537197,"projectId":9262954,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate your generous funding for the project titled \"Materials to Stay Organized and Focused.\" My students tend to use supplies like folders at a rapid pace, and your support means I can rest easy knowing that I won't have to scramble to purchase these essential items when the Fall semester arrives. This will allow us to maintain a well-organized learning environment, ensuring that everyone has the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for making a positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1745496291987,"projectUrl":"project/materials-to-stay-organized-and-focused/9262954/","projectTitle":"Materials to Stay Organized and Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5537197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531796610325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5537197"},{"teacherId":5537197,"projectId":9229904,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable contribution to the \"Summer Reading\" project. It truly means a lot to me and my students. With your support, they will have the wonderful opportunity to enhance their reading and writing skills throughout the summer months. I could see the pure excitement and anticipation in their eyes when they received their books; it was a moment that filled me with joy. This initiative not only encourages their literacy development but also fosters a love for reading that I believe will benefit them in their future academic endeavors. Thank you once again for being a part of this meaningful project!","fullyFundedDate":1745139317574,"projectUrl":"project/summer-reading/9229904/","projectTitle":"Summer Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5537197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531796610325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5537197"},{"teacherId":5537197,"projectId":9262824,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to the \"Widgets for Fidgets\" project. My students have eagerly dived into the games, and it's been wonderful to see them engaged and enjoying those precious 5 minutes of relaxation amidst their phonics and math lessons. This brief break not only rejuvenates their minds but also allows them to refocus and return to their studies with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Your support truly makes a difference in their learning experience! I can't wait to play more in the Fall.","fullyFundedDate":1745496292842,"projectUrl":"project/widgets-for-the-fidgets/9262824/","projectTitle":"Widgets for the Fidgets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5537197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531796610325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5537197"},{"teacherId":5537197,"projectId":9262961,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous funding of the project \"Not a Minute to Spare.\" My students are absolutely thrilled to participate in a variety of engaging games that you've made possible. These activities offer them a valuable opportunity to unwind and recharge between lessons, allowing them to step away from their studies for a brief yet meaningful respite. This break not only serves as an enjoyable distraction but also plays a crucial role in helping them destress, ultimately enabling them to return to their academic tasks with a renewed sense of focus and energy. I eagerly anticipate seeing their enthusiasm in the fall as they dive into these games and make the most of the time spent learning and playing!","fullyFundedDate":1745496293808,"projectUrl":"project/not-a-minute-to-spare/9262961/","projectTitle":"Not a Minute to Spare!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5537197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531796610325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5537197"},{"teacherId":2686708,"projectId":8985854,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our classrooms' sensory project! \r\nYour generosity has made a tremendous impact on our resource sessions, and my kiddos absolutely love all of the materials you have given us. The noise cancelling headphones have provided our little ones a lifeline to a calmer, more peaceful space, that they could not have accessed before your help. The wobble chair has been a game changer for our friends that need constant motion to allow them to focus. Gone are the days of dangerously dangling back in their chairs; now, they have a way to meet their need for movement safely. Last but not least, the vibration plate has been a smash hit for all of my young scholars. They laugh and shake as they practice their sight words and math facts. \r\nYou made all of this happen :)","fullyFundedDate":1739888131848,"projectUrl":"project/its-not-hocus-pocus-it-will-help-us-f/8985854/","projectTitle":"It's Not Hocus Pocus, It Will Help Us Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2686708_orig.png?crop=307,307,x126,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676957826067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherkate"},{"teacherId":9824742,"projectId":8917146,"letterContent":"It has been unbelievable how much of an impact adding organizational material to the classroom has had! With almost 60 students coming and going in the classroom each day, with all of them sharing the same desks and having their material constantly mixed up, it has been a life-saving experience to provide students with the supplies to help them be more organized. \r\n\r\nThe students were very happy to see the folders and were very happy with the colors that helped them separate their math, social studies, and English work. Soon, students were able to help each other stay accountable for their own worksheets and classwork, often helping them remember to keep their own work safe in their respective folders. And don't get me started on the pencil sharpener, or what is, according to them, \"The Best Sharpener in the School\"! \r\n\r\nMy hope is to continue using these supplies for my next batch of students, providing them with a space where they can keep their color-coded folders inside their binders. Here, they will be able to track everything and learn how to be responsible, neat, and organized while treating their work as the valuable pieces it is!","fullyFundedDate":1731516751116,"projectUrl":"project/class-lets-get-organized/8917146/","projectTitle":"Class, Let’s Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9824742_orig.jpg?crop=1377,1377,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731275785374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9824742"},{"teacherId":9824742,"projectId":8968936,"letterContent":"I am forever grateful to have such crucial classroom tools to share with my students. Because of this project, student engagement has gone up tenfold and their excitement to use the new material still has not faded.\r\n\r\nFor example, with our new whiteboards, students are always eager participate in class discussions, do partner work, or to just have another method to communicate what they know. This helps this new teacher check for understanding across all of our subjects too! I really did not know what else I could do to help my students become more engaged, be excited to try math problems, or have my ELL students try tricky English sentences/words without fears, but I'm glad that a nice set of whiteboards did the trick!","fullyFundedDate":1733855639555,"projectUrl":"project/are-you-not-engaged/8968936/","projectTitle":"Are You Not Engaged?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9824742_orig.jpg?crop=1377,1377,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731275785374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9824742"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_26458","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":430,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"33.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.8,"schoolId":26458,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Esperanza Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Esperanza Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/esperanza-elementary-school/26458"}