{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roosevelt Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7289469,"projectId":10339714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! We have received our new books, and my students are already reading and enjoying them!\r\n\r\nMy second and third graders love exploring new stories, and these engaging picture books are giving them even more opportunities to discover books that capture their interests. We are using the books to build reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, discuss characters and their choices, and make connections to our own lives. The illustrations also help students visualize stories, notice important details, and deepen their understanding of what they read.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things is seeing students get excited about a book and eager to share their thoughts with others. These new titles are helping spark curiosity, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind students that reading can be both an important skill and a whole lot of fun!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where books are celebrated and a love of reading can grow. Your generosity is already making a difference, and I am so grateful for the wonderful new stories my students get to enjoy!","fullyFundedDate":1785182786365,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-picture-books-for-highly-i/10339714/","projectTitle":"High-Interest Picture Books for Highly Interested Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7289469_orig.jpg?crop=1054,1054,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637104441125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lydiapacheco"},{"teacherId":7289469,"projectId":10339747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Thanks to your generosity, we have received our keychains and binder rings, and they are already being put to wonderful use in our classroom!\r\n\r\nMy students are collecting special motivational keychains to celebrate their accomplishments. Each keychain represents something they have worked hard to achieve, giving students a tangible reminder of their progress, effort, and growth. As students earn new keychains, they can add them to their collections and look back at all they have accomplished.\r\n\r\nI love that these keychains give us a fun and meaningful way to celebrate students' successes, both big and small. They help make accomplishments feel special and give students something they can take pride in. Whether a student is building a new skill, persevering through a challenge, or reaching a goal, these little reminders help reinforce the message that hard work and growth are worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where students feel encouraged, recognized, and motivated to keep learning. Your generosity has helped turn simple supplies into something meaningful that my students can collect and treasure as reminders of their achievements.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your support and for helping me celebrate all the wonderful things my students are capable of accomplishing!","fullyFundedDate":1785429386644,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-resources-for-eager-learners/10339747/","projectTitle":"Exciting Resources for Eager Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7289469_orig.jpg?crop=1054,1054,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637104441125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lydiapacheco"},{"teacherId":7289469,"projectId":10384261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Sharp Pencils for Sharp Kids project! Thanks to your generosity, we have received our new pencils and pencil sharpener, and my students are already putting them to good use!\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, pencils are used constantly! My students use them to solve math problems, write stories, respond to reading, and record their thinking during lessons. Pencils quickly become dull, break, or go missing, so having a reliable supply of pencils and classroom pencil sharpeners makes a real difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nNow, when students need a sharpened pencil, they have the supplies available to get ready to work. Instead of losing valuable learning time searching for a pencil or waiting for one to be sharpened, students can quickly get what they need and return their attention to learning. These simple supplies help our classroom run smoothly and allow students to spend more time practicing new skills, expressing their ideas, and building confidence in their work.\r\n\r\nIt may seem like a small thing, but having the right supplies helps students feel prepared and ready to learn each day. I love knowing that my students have what they need to participate fully in classroom activities and do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where learning can happen without unnecessary interruptions. Your generosity is already making a difference in our daily routines, and I am so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785608395238,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-pencils-for-sharp-kids/10384261/","projectTitle":"Sharp Pencils for Sharp Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7289469_orig.jpg?crop=1054,1054,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637104441125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lydiapacheco"},{"teacherId":7289469,"projectId":10434842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Blank Books, Big Imaginations project! Your generosity is giving my students the opportunity to become real authors and illustrators, and I am so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nMy second and third graders have so many wonderful ideas to share, and these blank books will give them a special place to bring those ideas to life. Throughout the school year, students will use their books to write original stories, personal narratives, informational texts, and poetry. They will have the opportunity to illustrate their work, make creative choices, and proudly share their finished books with classmates and families.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, writing can feel challenging, especially when they are still developing their English language skills or learning how to express their ideas in writing. Having a book of their own makes the writing process feel exciting and meaningful. Instead of simply completing an assignment, students get to create something they can hold in their hands and call their own. I hope these books will encourage even my most reluctant writers to take risks, build confidence, and discover just how much they have to say.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them discover the joy of writing. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787864430353,"projectUrl":"project/blank-books-big-imaginations/10434842/","projectTitle":"Blank Books, Big Imaginations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7289469_orig.jpg?crop=1054,1054,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637104441125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lydiapacheco"},{"teacherId":8624726,"projectId":9486214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of headphones and the label maker. Students were so excited to have their own pair of headphones for the classroom. Working headphones are an essential part of our classroom especially during ELPAC and other state testing.\r\nHeadphones are especially important for students who have read aloud or speech to text accommodations during tests. They are also used to listen to audio books, which my students love to do. The label maker has also come in very handy. It has helped our classroom stay organized and makes it easier for students to find things quicker from their cubbies and other bins.\r\nWe truly appreciate these donations that have been made towards our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754847854974,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key/9486214/","projectTitle":"Organization is Key!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acevedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8624726_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660604153855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8624726"},{"teacherId":8626707,"projectId":10432109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support funding our classroom project. This refridgerator with freezer will help bothe 5th grade classes have supplies they need with easy access during the day for science labs. We have volunteers from Stanford Univerity that faciliate labs with our students as well as projects within our science curriculum. We will also be able to keep ice packs in the freezer for minor injuries, which is helpful to keep students in the classroom learnig, instead of having to take a trip to the nurse.","fullyFundedDate":1787864429462,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-science-cool/10432109/","projectTitle":"Keeping Science Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawudi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626707_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784667729722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626707"},{"teacherId":10566303,"projectId":10420804,"letterContent":"Our classroom highly appreciates your donations. We have been able to add to our STEM bins, the new magnetic tiles and magnetic cubes are a success. This has assured to broaden our classroom creativity and help our classroom grow. Our new classroom carpet has helped us with our share out time, morning meetings, and closing circle time. Our markers have helped with classroom activities and projects. Birthday pencils, birthday bags, and bracelets have created such a wonderful gift for our students birthdays. It's such an exciting morning desk surprise. Thank you so much for the love you provided our class with and for assuring us with a great school year ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1787864430297,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-2nd-grade-teacher-yay/10420804/","projectTitle":"First Year, 2nd Grade Teacher. Yay!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ascencio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10566303"},{"teacherId":9697177,"projectId":10403211,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the new snacks in our classroom! When students come to school hungry they aren't able to be successful in their learning. By having snacks available throughout the day has been such a helpful resource for our students, especially during busy days when they need a little extra energy to stay focused and ready to learn. It has been wonderful to see students enjoy a quick snack and then return to their learning feeling refreshed and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nYour generous support helps ensure that our students have access to snacks when they need them. As we continue learning, working together, and tackling new challenges, these snacks will help students stay energized and focused throughout the school day. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping create an environment where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787778167684,"projectUrl":"project/snack-for-the-day/10403211/","projectTitle":"Snack for the Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seligman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697177"},{"teacherId":9697177,"projectId":10394308,"letterContent":"My students can't thank you enough for the reading cushions! They are so excited to use them, and I know they will quickly become a favorite part of our classroom. Because of your generous gift, students now have a cozy and comfortable place to curl up with a good book during independent reading time. I've already loved seeing students who weren't the biggest fans of reading become more interested in books and take the time to dig deeper into the stories they choose.\r\n\r\nThese cushions have helped create a warm and inviting reading environment where students feel comfortable, focused, and excited to learn. As we continue building our reading routines and growing as readers, students will have many opportunities to use these spaces for independent reading, partner reading, and quiet work. Thank you for helping make our classroom a welcoming place where every child can feel comfortable and discover the joy and magic of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1787864433732,"projectUrl":"project/reading-comfort/10394308/","projectTitle":"Reading Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seligman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697177"},{"teacherId":10508811,"projectId":10284145,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Calm Corner Project\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation to our classroom calming project. Your support has had a positive impact on our children and has helped us create a more supportive environment for their emotional needs.\r\n\r\nThe calming materials give children a safe and comfortable way to take a break, calm their bodies, and manage their emotions when they are feeling upset, overwhelmed, or frustrated. We have seen children enjoy using the materials and gradually learn which calming strategies work best for them.\r\n\r\nThese resources have been especially helpful for children who are adjusting to the transition from home to school. For some children, separating from their families and becoming comfortable with a new classroom routine can be difficult. Having access to calming activities helps them feel more secure and makes the transition a little easier.\r\n\r\nThe project has also been helpful for children with special needs who may need additional support with emotional regulation. Instead of becoming frustrated or having difficulty staying engaged, children can use the calming materials to take a short break and then return to the classroom activities when they are ready.\r\n\r\nYour donation has given our children more opportunities to practice self-regulation in a positive and supportive way. We are very grateful for your generosity and for helping us provide tools that support our children's emotional well-being, independence, and success at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1778705834574,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner/10284145/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10508811"},{"teacherId":8917961,"projectId":9111641,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Creative Art!\" project and helping provide art materials for our preschool students. Your generosity is creating meaningful opportunities for creativity, self-expression, and learning. The paint, glitter, stickers, feathers, sequins, and craft materials encourage imagination and sensory exploration while allowing students to express their ideas and emotions through art. The sponge painting tools, paint cups, and brushes help children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. The air-dry clay provides a hands-on sensory experience that strengthens hand muscles and encourages problem-solving and self-expression. The scissors support the development of cutting skills, hand strength, and coordination, which are important foundations for future writing tasks. These materials are more than just art supplies—they are valuable tools that help students build confidence, communication skills, creativity, and independence. For many of our students, especially those with special needs, art provides a powerful way to express themselves and connect with the world around them. Your support is making a lasting difference in their learning and development.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1747065005979,"projectUrl":"project/creative-art/9111641/","projectTitle":"Creative Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706755855733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917961"},{"teacherId":8917961,"projectId":9081633,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Stay Active!\" project and helping provide outdoor play equipment for our preschool students. Your generosity is creating exciting opportunities for children to move, explore, and develop important physical and social skills.\r\nThe basketball hoop and basketballs will help students strengthen their gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and confidence as they learn and play together. The stepping stones will encourage balance, coordination, agility, and problem-solving while providing fun movement challenges. The bubble machine and bubble solution will inspire active play as children run, jump, reach, and chase bubbles, promoting physical activity and social interaction.\r\nThese materials are more than just playground equipment—they are valuable tools that support healthy development, cooperation, and a lifelong love of movement. Your support is making a lasting difference in our students' growth and helping create a fun, engaging outdoor environment where they can thrive.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1738788269773,"projectUrl":"project/stay-active/9081633/","projectTitle":"Stay Active!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706755855733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917961"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4588","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":344,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":67.8,"schoolId":4588,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roosevelt Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roosevelt Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/redwood-city-school-district/roosevelt-elementary-school/4588"}