{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vineyard STEM Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":73.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10092802,"projectId":9569071,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your incredibly generous support. With the calming corners and privacy dividers in place, my TK–8th graders are using the new resources in real, meaningful ways. The dividers give us discreet micro-spaces for self-regulation and quick therapy moments, so students can pause, breathe, and reset without feeling watched. I've even used the setup during testing and when my assistant is supporting another group—we simply reposition the divider to shield the therapy activity, helping the student stay focused and minimizing disruption for everyone else. A recent example: during a brief therapy moment, a student regulated independently in the corner and returned to a collaborative task with renewed focus and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe response from students has been wonderful—they loved the spaces and thought they were \"so cool.\" Looking ahead, we're planning a holiday activity: an Ugly Sweater design competition. I'll share a blank sweater page and guide students to design what their dream \"ugly\" sweater would be. The SPED teacher will select 3–4 winners across age groups, with one winner chosen from each group. Students will write down 3 things they'd like from a small prize, and I'll try to fulfill at least one of those for the winners. This activity supports creativity, language skills, fine motor development, and community spirit. Thank you again for making this possible—their well-being and learning are brighter because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1755731897869,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-first-dividers-creating-calm-mi/9569071/","projectTitle":"Privacy-First Dividers: Creating Calm Micro-Spaces for Dysregulation and Re-Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Singh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10092802_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755039456156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10092802"},{"teacherId":10092802,"projectId":9498868,"letterContent":"My students and I have already begun using the new resources, and the impact has been immediate. One powerful moment happened with a younger student who struggles with emotional regulation. Our session was ending and she became upset because her project wasn't finished yet. In past years, moments like this would lead her to elope and run all the way across campus back to her classroom. This time, instead of running out of the room, she went straight to our new calming corner. She curled up on the beanbag, used the light-up penguin for breathing, and held the expanding ball to help her regulate. It was a huge moment of growth for her—she stayed safely in the room and used the funded materials independently to calm her body.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the calming corner, they were instantly excited. Since my typical therapy materials are kept behind closed cupboards, having the calming tools displayed in open cubbies created what students now call \"the cool spot\" of my room. They love that it's cozy, visible, and always available when they need it. Looking ahead, I see students continuing to use these materials both as a reward for working hard at the end of their session and as a true calm-down space when they need support regulating. With the holidays approaching, we'll also be doing our annual ugly sweater contest and a small celebration with our neighboring special education class. These moments of connection and joy mean so much to our students, and having a space that feels safe, inviting, and supportive makes all the difference in helping them show up as their best selves.\r\n\r\nThank you again for generously funding this project. Your support has created a meaningful space that truly impacts my students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1754593473076,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-quarters-building-calm-one-sound/9498868/","projectTitle":"Quiet Quarters: Building Calm, One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Singh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10092802_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755039456156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10092802"},{"teacherId":2350692,"projectId":9665451,"letterContent":"I truly cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Because of you, this special project will become a reality!\r\n\r\nMy curious Kindergarten and first grade students are so excited to use the LEGOs! They will make a perfect addition to our STEM centers. Not only will they help my students with engineering skills, but they will also help improve their fine motor skills and allow them to improve with following directions.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of my students. I can't wait to tell them that some kind people donated to help give them these amazing and engaging materials. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1757510295820,"projectUrl":"project/lego-stem-explorers/9665451/","projectTitle":"LEGO STEM Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-morris"},{"teacherId":2350692,"projectId":9702059,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping this project become a reality! My Kindergarten and first grade students love hands-on learning and these STEM materials that will help keep them engaged all while learning! These materials will benefit my students in so many ways, such as fine motor skills, spatial skills, engineering, and Math. I truly cannot thank you enough for helping me provide engaging materials for my students. They will make the perfect addition to our STEM and engineering centers. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758216867143,"projectUrl":"project/stem-engineers/9702059/","projectTitle":"STEM Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-morris"},{"teacherId":2350692,"projectId":9539568,"letterContent":"I am overwhelmed with gratitude! Thank you so much for supporting our amazing\r\nKindergarten and first grade students! Our students love to learn and love to read! These Scholastic 'Let's Find Out', Scholastic News, and 'Science Spin' magazines are so awesome and the students truly love to read and learn with them. They also love all of the fantastic online resources like educational videos and educational games that help to extend the learning in a fun and engaging way. Our students will benefit so much from having this priceless resource.","fullyFundedDate":1758861995269,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-across-the-content-areas/9539568/","projectTitle":"Literacy Across the Content Areas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-morris"},{"teacherId":2350692,"projectId":9628938,"letterContent":"This year I am teaching a Kindergarten/First grade combo class. I needed more challenging books for my first graders and I am so grateful for your help to get them inot the hands of my students!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for seeing the value of literacy and the gift of books and reading! These books are already making such a positive impact on my students. I am seeing their growth as the learn sight words and phonics skills, as well as the parts of the book. My students are learning to track (point to the words as they read) and are able to answer questions about the stories. They just love these books! We cannot thank you enough for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755723959643,"projectUrl":"project/putting-books-into-the-hands-of-first-gr/9628938/","projectTitle":"Putting Books into the Hands of First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-morris"},{"teacherId":2350692,"projectId":9623414,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for making this special project a reality! My students love learning Math each and every day! Engaging, hands-on materials truly help my students gain solid number sense and number conservation. My students are learning new math concepts and the ten frame cards and dice are already making a huge difference in their concept development and learning. We will always look back at this time when there are so many challenges in our daily lives and you offered a beam of hope by making a difference in the lives of children who are our future.","fullyFundedDate":1755701388514,"projectUrl":"project/putting-the-m-in-stem/9623414/","projectTitle":"Putting the M in Stem","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-morris"},{"teacherId":2350692,"projectId":9623315,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for making this special project a reality! My students love learning Math each and every day! Engaging, hands-on materials truly help my students gain solid number sense and number conservation. My students are learning new math concepts and the ten frame cards and dice are already making a huge difference in their concept development and learning. We will always look back at this time when there are so many challenges in our daily lives and you offered a beam of hope by making a difference in the lives of children who are our future.","fullyFundedDate":1755701196565,"projectUrl":"project/the-m-in-stem/9623315/","projectTitle":"The M in STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-morris"},{"teacherId":2350692,"projectId":9539540,"letterContent":"I cannot express how much I truly appreciate your kindness and support! My amazing students come to school with so many different strengths and experiences. Having this gift card from Teachers Pay Teachers will allow me to meet my students' needs where they are. It will allow me to provide engaging resources to provide additional support to those who need it, as well as provide challenge work for students who are ready for that next step. Thank you for supporting the amazing students in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1754605849082,"projectUrl":"project/differentiated-learning/9539540/","projectTitle":"Differentiated Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-morris"},{"teacherId":2350692,"projectId":9662484,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for your kindness and support in helping to make this special project become a reality! I have always wanted Magformers for my Kindergarten students to use because they are amazing hands-on learning tools!\r\n\r\nMagformers are so beneficial to the growth and development of my young students! They help them to develop important skills such as spatial skills, fine motor skills, engineering skills, problem solving skills, and brain development.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my students the opportunity to use these amazing Magformers. I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757510417278,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-for-my-k1-students/9662484/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning for My K/1 Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-morris"},{"teacherId":2350692,"projectId":9758797,"letterContent":"I truly cannot thank you enough for your generosity in supporting this project! Just seeing the looks on my amazing students' faces will say it all! I know their faces will light up, their eyes will shine with excitement and joy as they make these special holiday ornaments. I know that my students will love making these cute ornaments because they love to be creative. We will always look back with gratitude when we think of your donation, which is what made this dream a reality. Thank you for helping me go above and beyond for my amazing students!","fullyFundedDate":1758769263978,"projectUrl":"project/arts-and-crafts/9758797/","projectTitle":"Arts and Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-morris"},{"teacherId":9937609,"projectId":9147917,"letterContent":"I want to send a huge thank you for helping me make a difference with my kiddos. Usually, my class would start with a picture of a bunch of kids staring blankly at a whiteboard full of numbers and letters (also known as math), and the students were totally lost. But this past trimester, something kind of cool happened when I broke out the Hands On Equations sets. These manipulatives have been a game-changer. Instead of just seeing letters and numbers, the kids got to use these little pawns and cubes to actually \"build\" the equations. \r\n As simple as pawns and cubes sounds, it was these hands on manipulatives that helped them see the abstract variables and grasp a better understanding of how algebra really works. Kids who used to be super nervous about even trying to solve problems are now, like, fighting to get to answer first. It's been amazing to see them go from being intimidated to actually being excited to show me their answer and then go to the board to show the class. \r\n Students have increased their skill level, confidence level, and the engagement in my class overall has increased. The best moments are those dialogues that I overhear when a student who typically would remain silent, helps another student with a problem. Again, thank you for your generosity and kindness, I cannot wait to use this again with my next group!","fullyFundedDate":1742406152631,"projectUrl":"project/youre-the-variable-that-can-make-a-diff/9147917/","projectTitle":"You’re the Variable That Can Make a Difference in Algebra!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9937609_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741429055838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9937609"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30259","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":594,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":26.6,"schoolId":30259,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vineyard STEM Magnet School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vineyard STEM Magnet School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/ontario-montclair-school-district/vineyard-stem-magnet-school/30259"}