{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lighthouse Community Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8946805,"projectId":9903135,"letterContent":"Our students are so excited to have all of the props for our musical. When the packages arrived, I held a competition to see which students would be the lucky ones to open them. After we opened and assembled the Annie laundry bin, we pushed it around the entire school to show it off. \r\n\r\nWe are now in month two of musical rehearsals. We have been using the buckets and rags for Hard Knock Life choreography. We are using the dusters and platters for I Think I'm Gonna Like it Here choreography. The Apple Seller, Laundry man, and other characters are excited to be using the props while practicing their blocking.","fullyFundedDate":1763824505518,"projectUrl":"project/theatre-props-for-annie-kids-musical/9903135/","projectTitle":"Theatre Props for Annie Kids Musical!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Otto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8946805"},{"teacherId":1056679,"projectId":9570222,"letterContent":"My kindergartners enjoyed using the classroom supplies to enhance their writing weather and tree journals and all about me posters. Kindergartners used the poster paper for the all about me poster with crayons and markers. We used the dry erase sleeves for phonics, writing and math centers. Kindergarteners were writing the weather books and integrating art with their drawings and paintings. Kindergartners were writing and drawings trees, flowers and animals that depend on trees for homes and food with the art supplies for this project.","fullyFundedDate":1758202751951,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-supplies/9570222/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1056679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625782888773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1056679"},{"teacherId":9557177,"projectId":9374916,"letterContent":"Because of your support, my students are reading books that help them learn about underrepresented groups, especially Native American history, while also exploring Greek mythology. These texts teach students important reading skills like understanding theme, analyzing characters, and recognizing different perspectives. Students are learning that stories, whether based in history or mythology, help us understand people, beliefs, and cultures in deeper ways.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is calm and engaging. Students read independently, talk with a partner, and share their thinking during class discussions. Conversations often connect the text to history, culture, and real life experiences. Students enjoy comparing myths to historical stories and noticing how lessons and values are shared across different cultures.\r\n\r\nSome students who were once hesitant readers are now more confident and excited. A few students are especially drawn to Greek mythology and love discussing gods, heroes, and myths, while others are deeply interested in learning about Native American history. Many students say these books feel more interesting and meaningful than what they have read before. Your donation has helped make reading more enjoyable, relatable, and impactful for my students, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758411731949,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-with-love-for-lifelon/9374916/","projectTitle":"Building a Library with Love for Lifelong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenneffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557177"},{"teacherId":1056679,"projectId":9229864,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students we so excited to see the new kindergarten readers that included books with science themes like animals, plants, space, birds, reptiles and much more. Students were able to choose book to read each week from their book bags and the books that were funded in this project gave students access to books they can read with high quality books that students were interested in in reading and the books were leveled by phonics skills. These phonics skills included beginning sounds, short vowel words and sight word readers for student to read alone and in small groups with the teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1744733309082,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-small-group-reading/9229864/","projectTitle":"Kinder Small Group Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1056679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625782888773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1056679"},{"teacherId":1056679,"projectId":9288375,"letterContent":"We really appreciate your donation to this kindergarten fitness learning project. My kindergartners started using the playground balls to learn how to catch and pass a ball to a partner. We also use the bouncy ball for kicking and during our class obstacle course that includes running around cones, jumping into hula hoops and throwing balls. Our kindergarteners really enjoyed using the scooter to race each other in teams. We also use the PE cart to organize the balls, hula hoops and our scooter boards.","fullyFundedDate":1746787222152,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-fitness-learning/9288375/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Fitness Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1056679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625782888773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1056679"},{"teacherId":4854962,"projectId":9126204,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to say a huge Thank You! for your support and donation to our school's spring production of The Wizard of Oz. Your donation helped our costume team to purchase specialty costumes and props that made this production truly special! Can you imagine Dorothy without Toto or her ruby slippers? Glinda, without her beautiful gown? The Wicked Witch without her signature hat and broomstick? These, plus many other items, were purchased because of your generous donation. \r\n\r\nSomething happens when a student puts on a costume....they feel special! Often, a costume gives a performer the boost of confidence that helps them really shine. That was exactly the impact these costumes had on our students. Students embraced their roles, and we were able to create a magical world with yellow brick roads, talking scarecrows, flying monkeys, and cowardly lions. This production featured 78 student performers in grades 1-5th grade. Thank you for making their dreams a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1740511639980,"projectUrl":"project/were-off-to-see-the-wizard/9126204/","projectTitle":"We're Off to See the Wizard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4854962"},{"teacherId":8956836,"projectId":9167861,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our youngest learners at Lighthouse Elementary School in Oakland now have access to healthy snacks that make a world of difference in their school day. Over 60 students from kindergarten through 2nd grade benefit daily from items like granola bars, apple sauce, and beef jerky. These snacks help fill hungry tummies, boost focus during lessons, and give students the energy they need to fully participate in their learning. Many of our students come to school without enough food to sustain them through the day, and your donation has eased that burden so they can stay engaged and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and heartfelt. Teachers notice that students are more alert during reading, math, and art, and children express excitement when they know a snack is available. For some, it is the highlight that keeps them motivated and feeling cared for. Beyond just meeting a basic need, your generosity sends an important message to our students: their community believes in them and wants to see them succeed. Thank you for helping us create a nurturing environment where our youngest learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1742823959251,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9167861/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colleen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8956836_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755929542911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscolleenartqueen"},{"teacherId":1056679,"projectId":9054688,"letterContent":"We really appreciate your donations to this kindergarten math kits project. We used the hands on addition, subtraction and tens frame kits for three of our math center stations. Each week I introduced one center at a time to the whole class and then two students modeled how to add, subtract or count by 10's and 1's. Next students work in groups of four at tables to share the math kits. With our other resources like dry erase sleeves we're used for math counting, shapes, addition, subtraction and counting in groups. My kindergartners really enjoyed these new math kits for independent work.","fullyFundedDate":1738811002514,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-math-kits/9054688/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Math Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1056679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625782888773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1056679"},{"teacherId":8946805,"projectId":8970773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution. The books have been such an exciting addition to our classroom library! \r\n\r\nThe benefits have been innumerable. I have a few students whose fluency and vocabulary have grown considerably since they started reading in Spanish. I have students that have already whipped through most of the books in Spanish. At conferences, all of the parents were so excited to see books in Spanish in our classroom library. I have two little girls that ask to read Because of Winn Dixie in Spanish aloud to each other every day! \r\n\r\nThank you so much from all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1734557888738,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-literacy/8970773/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Otto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8946805"},{"teacherId":6445230,"projectId":8786847,"letterContent":"My team and I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your generous donation! Your kindness is making a real difference in the lives of our students, and we are so grateful for your support. \r\nThese sensory items help provide a positive and enriching environment for our students, allowing them to engage, focus, and learn in ways tailored to their unique needs. Your thoughtful gift is truly helping create a space where all children can thrive and feel supported. \r\nWe appreciate your generosity and commitment to making a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1726656187705,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-for-special-education/8786847/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports for Special Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rudnick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6445230_orig.jpg?crop=323,323,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726446336221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6445230"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3902","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":554,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.0,"schoolId":3902,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lighthouse Community Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lighthouse Community Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/lighthouse-community-charter-school/3902"}