{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garfield Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3714386,"projectId":10377636,"letterContent":"Having new student whiteboards, Expo markers, and erasers ready to go at the start of the school year has made such a positive impact in our classrooms. These simple tools are used throughout the day for everything from practicing math problems and spelling words to brainstorming ideas and quickly checking for understanding. Having a reliable set of supplies for students means everyone can participate at the same time, making lessons more interactive, engaging, and accessible.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have also given students a low-pressure way to practice, make mistakes, erase, and try again. Teachers can quickly see students' responses and provide immediate support when needed, while students get more opportunities to actively participate in their learning. We are so grateful to our donors for helping us start the year fully stocked with materials that are already being put to use every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1788445710504,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-learning/10377636/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landheer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714386_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784747396027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-landheer"},{"teacherId":3714386,"projectId":10266565,"letterContent":"Having a fresh supply of paper and ink for our school's poster-maker has been incredibly helpful as we kicked off a new school year. Teachers use the poster-maker to create large, engaging visuals for lessons, classroom displays, student resources, and schoolwide materials. Starting the year with the supplies we needed meant teachers could immediately begin creating materials to make their classrooms more organized, welcoming, and supportive of student learning.\r\n\r\nThe poster-maker is such a valuable resource because it allows us to turn everyday instructional materials into large, accessible visuals that can be used again and again. Thanks to your generosity, teachers across our school have been able to use this resource without worrying about running out of paper or ink during one of the busiest times of the year. Your support has helped us start the year prepared and has already made an impact in classrooms throughout our school!","fullyFundedDate":1787262440645,"projectUrl":"project/posters-to-brighten-up-our-learning/10266565/","projectTitle":"Posters to Brighten Up Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landheer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714386_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784747396027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-landheer"},{"teacherId":3714386,"projectId":10372729,"letterContent":"Having a class set of water bottles has made such a positive difference during our first month of school. Students have been able to stay hydrated throughout the day without needing to constantly leave the classroom or worry about being unable to bring a water bottle from home. Having water readily available has helped students stay comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThis has been especially important this past week as temperatures have climbed into the high 90s. With such intense heat, having reliable access to water throughout the school day has been incredibly valuable. I am so grateful that every student has a water bottle available when they need it. This simple resource has had a meaningful impact on our students' comfort and well-being during these very hot first weeks of school!","fullyFundedDate":1786127539293,"projectUrl":"project/cheers-for-chess/10372729/","projectTitle":"Cheers for CHESS!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landheer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714386_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784747396027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-landheer"},{"teacherId":3714386,"projectId":10377530,"letterContent":"Having new cleaning supplies available for every classroom has made a huge difference during the first month of the new school year. The beginning of the year brings lots of activity, shared materials, and plenty of everyday messes, so having supplies readily available has helped our classrooms stay clean, welcoming, and ready for learning. Teachers have been so appreciative of starting the year with the essentials they need instead of having to worry about purchasing or finding supplies on their own.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have benefited students and staff across our entire school. From tissues and paper towels to disinfecting supplies, having well-stocked classrooms helps us take care of the little messes and spills that happen throughout a busy school day. We are incredibly grateful for the support that helped us begin the year feeling prepared and equipped to create comfortable, cared-for learning spaces for all of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1785284257652,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-for-a-new-year/10377530/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start for a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landheer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714386_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784747396027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-landheer"},{"teacherId":3714386,"projectId":10372672,"letterContent":"Having a class set of water bottles has made such a positive difference during our first month of school. Students have been able to stay hydrated throughout the day without needing to constantly leave the classroom or worry about having to bring a water bottle from home. Having water readily available has helped students stay comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThis has been especially important this past week as temperatures have climbed into the high 90s. With such intense heat, having reliable access to water throughout the school day has been incredibly valuable. I am so grateful that every student has a water bottle available when they need it. This simple resource has had a meaningful impact on our students' comfort and well-being during these very hot first weeks of school!","fullyFundedDate":1784775431945,"projectUrl":"project/new-water-bottles-for-a-fresh-year/10372672/","projectTitle":"New Water Bottles for a Fresh Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landheer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714386_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784747396027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-landheer"},{"teacherId":3714386,"projectId":10138311,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you one more time for your generous donations to this project. Having a reliable supply of ink makes such a difference in helping me provide students with engaging activities, learning materials, and resources throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nYour support helps make sure I can print the materials my students need without worrying about running out of supplies. I am so grateful for your generosity and for your investment in my students and our classroom community. Thank you for helping us start the school year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1778042835015,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-everyday-learning/10138311/","projectTitle":"Ink for Everyday Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landheer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714386_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784747396027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-landheer"},{"teacherId":8563306,"projectId":10276770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project! Your support means so much to me and my students. Because of your generosity, I am able to provide my 4th graders with additional resources and opportunities that help make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate you choosing to support my classroom and invest in my students. We are so grateful to have people like you cheering us on and helping make our school year even more special. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom! 💛\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Mellard & Her 4th Graders","fullyFundedDate":1786109696111,"projectUrl":"project/hydrated-motivated-and-ready-to-learn/10276770/","projectTitle":"Hydrated, Motivated, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mellard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8563306_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678299002641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mellard"},{"teacherId":2411350,"projectId":9762328,"letterContent":"It really is the basics that keep the art room at maximum creative capacity! Kid's don't need fancy materials or the newest tool to make amazing art. Sometimes all they need is a piece of paper and their imagination. \r\n\r\nIt really is such a relief to know that I have enough drawing paper for all 500 of my students. Drawing is where we start all of our projects. When students make their ideas visual on paper, the whole brain turns on, activating areas responsible for creativity, memory, and focus. Regular drawing also trains the eyes and mind to notice patterns, details, and spatial relationships that might otherwise be overlooked.\r\n\r\nWe have also been using observation drawing to connect to their classroom ELA units. First graders were writing about pollinators with their teacher so we looked closely at the parts of a flower and drew from them observation. This form of Arts integration allows students to connect creative processes with core subjects, fostering deeper engagement, improved retention and equitable learning for all. Students get to engage in creating original work rather than just consuming information, making learning more meaningful and personal. Thank you for making that kind of authentic learning possible for them!","fullyFundedDate":1763490027709,"projectUrl":"project/so-many-creative-ideas-no-paper-to-put/9762328/","projectTitle":"So Many Creative Ideas, No Paper to Put Them On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2411350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501614009836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ashleyslater"},{"teacherId":5895605,"projectId":10131979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing graphic novels in Spanish for my students. These books are highly sought out by my native Spanish speakers and it makes the library a more inclusive setting to have more books students are able to take home and read with their families. Thank you for this gracious donation. Students are able to check out 1-2 books every week, and so many students were excited to add one of these books to their checkouts and immediately began reading. This was so exciting for me and all students who come to the library.","fullyFundedDate":1773868501390,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-in-spanish/10131979/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ragland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5895605_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y740&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778250762549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5895605"},{"teacherId":3714386,"projectId":10010456,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love their new soccer balls, footballs, and bouncy balls. The moment they see them, their energy and excitement fill the entire space. Whether they're kicking a soccer ball across the field, tossing a football with a partner, or bouncing balls during free play, they are constantly engaged and eager to participate. These simple tools have brought a new level of joy to our classroom environment, encouraging even the most hesitant students to join in, collaborate, and try new activities with confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, these balls have become powerful learning tools. They help students build important skills like coordination, teamwork, and communication while also supporting focus and self-regulation. Movement breaks with bouncy balls help students reset and return to academic tasks ready to learn, while group games with soccer balls and footballs foster problem-solving and cooperation. By combining physical activity with social interaction, these resources create a well-rounded learning experience that supports both their physical development and their ability to succeed in the classroom. Thank you again for contributing to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770226555572,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-balls-footballs-basketballs-an/10010456/","projectTitle":"Soccer Balls, Footballs, Basketballs, and Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landheer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714386_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784747396027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-landheer"},{"teacherId":7883415,"projectId":9935786,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donations to support my first-grade students! This winter was especially tough with many rounds of flu and fevers seen across the school.\r\nThanks to your generous funding of this project, I was able to get enough tissues to last through the rest of the school year, and sanitizer that we can use all throughout the day! Students are able to select masks for themselves when they're feeling under the weather to keep their classmates healthy.\r\nWith the laminating and hanging materials, it's been super easy to put up reminders for students about how to cough, sneeze, and wear a mask without infecting others. Students will even point to them to remind each other!","fullyFundedDate":1764726472886,"projectUrl":"project/keep-sickness-away-to-stay-in-school-eve/9935786/","projectTitle":"Keep Sickness Away to Stay in School Every Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Lili","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7883415_orig.jpg?crop=1428,1428,x424,y517&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785355097457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mxlilisfc"},{"teacherId":2411350,"projectId":9080816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of choice time art center materials to our art classroom. Your support makes a meaningful difference in experiences I am able to offer our young creators!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our young artists now have access to materials that allow them to explore their ideas, experiment with new techniques, and express themselves in ways that build both confidence and creativity. From painting and drawing to collage and mixed media, these supplies open the door to hands-on learning that inspires imagination and joy.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, art is more than making pictures—it's about problem solving, storytelling, and discovering new ways to see the world. Your contribution helps create an environment where every child feels encouraged to create, take risks, and share their unique voice.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and our school community, thank you for believing in the importance of arts education and for helping nurture the next generation of creative thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1741316137143,"projectUrl":"project/choose-your-own-art-adventure/9080816/","projectTitle":"Choose your own Art Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2411350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501614009836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ashleyslater"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3926","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":445,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.5,"schoolId":3926,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Garfield Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Garfield Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/garfield-elementary-school/3926"}