{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Freedom Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9279381,"projectId":10025912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Crayola packs, pencil boxes, and low-odor dry-erase markers for our classroom! We use these materials every day during whole-class lessons, independent work, and small-group activities. Having these supplies available helps our kindergarten and first-grade students participate in hands-on learning, practice their skills, and feel excited about their daily activities. Your kindness has helped make our classroom a more engaging and supportive place to learn.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped our students become more independent and organized as they learn to take care of their own supplies, keep their materials in order, and use them responsibly. It has been wonderful to see them take pride in their belongings and develop appreciation for the tools they use to learn each day. From our entire class, thank you for investing in our students and helping create meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity makes a difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778353350333,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics-for-growing-minds/10025912/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9279381"},{"teacherId":9279381,"projectId":10281438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Kindergarten/First Grade classroom! We are already putting these wonderful supplies to use, and they have made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. The pencil boxes and crayon boxes have helped us keep students' materials organized and easily accessible, while also teaching our students to take responsibility for their own supplies and keep their learning spaces neat. Having organized materials has helped our classroom routines run more smoothly and gives students more time to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThe crayons, dry-erase markers, and colorful gel pens are being used every day for writing, drawing, math practice, phonics activities, and other hands-on learning experiences. The Spanish educational posters have also added a wonderful bilingual element to our classroom, giving students visual support as they learn letters, numbers, colors, and Spanish vocabulary. These resources have made our classroom more educational, engaging, and welcoming for our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1779318095142,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-that-make-learning-po/10281438/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies That Make Learning Possible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9279381"},{"teacherId":9279381,"projectId":9821209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support provided essential materials including dry erase markers, classroom headphones, magnetic money manipulatives, glue sticks, and number stickers. These are items our students use regularly throughout the school year for learning, organization, and hands-on activities.\r\n Because of your kindness, my students will have the tools they need to learn, create, practice important skills, and stay engaged every day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make a positive difference in the lives of my students. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1760884654982,"projectUrl":"project/toys-to-encourage-learning-and-kindness/9821209/","projectTitle":"Toys to Encourage Learning and Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9279381"},{"teacherId":10044017,"projectId":9990421,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, I want to sincerely thank you for donating Chromebook chargers to our students. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in helping us stay connected, prepared, and ready to learn every day.\r\n\r\nHaving reliable chargers ensures that students can fully participate in assignments, projects, and online learning without worrying about dead batteries or missing work. Your support helps create a better learning environment for everyone in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and willingness to invest in our education. Thank you for supporting our class and helping students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769192075194,"projectUrl":"project/charging-the-future/9990421/","projectTitle":"Charging the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044017"},{"teacherId":9279381,"projectId":9840690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of these wonderful bilingual books for our classroom library. Our students absolutely loved reading them together during whole-group lessons and were excited to revisit them independently throughout the year. The engaging stories helped strengthen literacy skills in both English and Spanish while fostering a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThese books also supported our students' social-emotional growth by teaching important lessons about honesty, kindness, helping others, courage, and friendship. The characters and stories sparked meaningful classroom discussions and helped students make connections to their own lives. Your generosity has provided resources that our students will continue to enjoy and learn from for years to come. Thank you for helping us build a classroom filled with diverse stories, meaningful lessons, and joyful readers! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1766901154427,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-help-fill-our-classroom/9840690/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers: Help Fill Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9279381"},{"teacherId":9914741,"projectId":9751415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential materials like paper, colorful cardstock, stickers, and a laminator with laminating sheets. These resources have truly transformed our daily learning experience.\r\nWe have been using the materials in so many meaningful ways. One special moment that stood out was during a recent writing and art project. Students created their own mini books, using the colorful paper for covers and stickers to decorate their pages. After completing their work, I laminated some of their favorite pieces so they could proudly share them with classmates and take them home to their families. Seeing their work preserved made them feel like real authors and artists.\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference in our classroom. You have not only provided supplies, but also inspired creativity, confidence, and joy in learning. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1762266265165,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-adventures/9751415/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914741_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760859872896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914741"},{"teacherId":9279381,"projectId":9578615,"letterContent":"Thanks to our generous donors, the bilingual books have brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom. In our class, students enjoy reading during read-alouds, partner reading, and independent reading time. Many of our students, especially our English learners, are very excited to see both languages in the books and feel proud when they can understand the stories. We are truly grateful for helping us start and grow our bilingual library—it has made reading more meaningful and fun for all of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758827045220,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-books-bridging-languages-and/9578615/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Books: Bridging Languages and Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9279381"},{"teacherId":10275308,"projectId":9943920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! \r\n\r\nWe have been using these books during our literacy centers, which are leveled. I felt that a good way to build their reading skills/stamina is by reading chapter books. I didn't have any sets that I could provide them with, or in Spanish. When we received the books, students were over the moon, especially because they were NEW, therefore the first ones to use them.\r\n\r\nSo far, they are loving Charlotte's Web! Some days they read a chapter on their own and other days, we read together. They really enjoy being able to have discussions after each chapter and answer story detail questions.","fullyFundedDate":1767888935133,"projectUrl":"project/reading-groups-book-sets/9943920/","projectTitle":"Reading Groups: Book Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leyva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275308"},{"teacherId":10275308,"projectId":9749907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! \r\n\r\nAt our school, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are involved in a \"Word count challenge.\" Our goal is that students read One Million words by the end of the school year (Individually!). The way to get their words up is by reading books at their level and then they can take the AR quiz to see their word count. \r\n\r\nCompetition really brings out the best in them! Ever since we have received the classroom books, students are excited they can read NEW books and have a higher word count. One of my students already has 312,131 words. They are now #12 in the whole school. Though we are focusing on word quantity, these activities also help build students' comprehension and reading stamina. \r\n\r\nIt has been great seeing their excitement and love for these books. They especially have been enjoying the Dog Man books. They finish one and quickly grab the next book. And they have been taking great care of them, aligning to our classroom's expectation of being responsible. \r\n\r\nThank you, thank you for helping spark a love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1764738216628,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-classroom-library/9749907/","projectTitle":"Books for Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leyva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275308"},{"teacherId":9914847,"projectId":9522709,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have been able to experience their learning in a whole new, meaningful way. The HP Sprocket photo printer allows us to instantly capture and print special classroom moments—whether it's mastering a new skill, participating in a holiday celebration, or being recognized at an award ceremony. These photos are more than just pictures; they are powerful tools that help students reflect on their growth, build confidence, and feel proud of their accomplishments. For many of my students, this is their first time seeing their success documented in such a tangible and lasting way.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing themselves celebrated. The moment a photo prints, their faces light up with joy and pride. We display these pictures near our classroom door, creating a welcoming space that tells the story of our learning community to everyone who walks in. This visual celebration not only motivates students to continue trying their best, but also strengthens their sense of belonging. They love pointing out their photos to friends, teachers, and visitors, proudly sharing the moments that matter most to them.\r\n\r\nThis project has been especially meaningful for students who may not have access to printed photos at home. Despite living in a world with smartphones, many of my students do not have personal photos they can hold onto. These printed memories serve as a reminder that their efforts, growth, and joyful moments are seen and valued. At the end of the school year, being able to take these photos home as keepsakes is incredibly special—it gives students something to treasure and share with their families. I am deeply grateful for your support in helping my students feel celebrated, confident, and truly seen.","fullyFundedDate":1758636635050,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-joyful-moments-celebrating-gr/9522709/","projectTitle":"Capturing Joyful Moments: Celebrating Growth Through Photos","teacherDisplayName":"Maestra Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914847"},{"teacherId":9914741,"projectId":9714356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a photo printer to our kindergarten classroom. This technology has helped our students learn in a fun and meaningful way. Many of our students are still learning how technology works, and using the photo printer has shown them that technology can be used to share memories, tell stories, and work together. Printing photos right in our classroom makes learning feel exciting and real for our young learners.\r\n\r\nThe photo printer has quickly become one of the most exciting tools in our room. On spirit days and fun theme days, students love taking pictures of their classmates and seeing them printed right away. They are so proud to hang the photos on our classroom wall, where we can all see and celebrate our friendships, school spirit, and silly smiles. Some of our shy students have really opened up—smiling for the camera and feeling proud when they see their picture displayed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our kindergarten classroom feels more joyful, connected, and welcoming. Thank you for helping us create lasting memories and giving our students a way to feel seen and celebrated every day.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nYour Kindergarten Class 🌈","fullyFundedDate":1760552435353,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-adventures-photo-printer-for-cre/9714356/","projectTitle":"Kinder Adventures: Photo Printer for Creative Celebrations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914741_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760859872896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914741"},{"teacherId":218205,"projectId":9739442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward the books our class received for our Accelerated Reader (AR) time. Because of your support, our students now have access to a wide variety of high-interest books in Spanish that have completely transformed our reading time. Students love practicing comprehension by answering questions about the characters, details, and events in the stories, which helps build vocabulary and confidence.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to read the new books! Having more Spanish titles has helped increase their word counts and enthusiasm for reading. Not only our third graders in my class are benefiting, but also students from the after school program and fourth and fifth graders who come to our classroom to read. Every little extra moment we have, they want to read!\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide books. It inspired a community of readers who are setting personal goals and working toward reading one million words. Thank you for believing in our students and helping make reading an adventure they look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758825702062,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-chapter-books-for-my-dual-langua/9739442/","projectTitle":"Spanish Chapter Books for My Dual Language Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp218205_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x371,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758604366387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/218205"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40064","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":443,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":80.4,"schoolId":40064,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Freedom Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Freedom Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pajaro-valley-unified-school-district/freedom-elementary-school/40064"}