{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sequoia Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10073855,"projectId":9971321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"First-Year TK Explorers\" project. Because of your generosity, my students now have hands-on materials that make learning exciting and meaningful every day. We've been using the building blocks to explore creativity and teamwork, while the magnetic fishing game has helped students practice letters, numbers, and counting in a fun, engaging way. The tweezers have also been a big hit, helping students strengthen their fine motor skills as they sort and pick up small objects.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to explore, share, and learn together. It was wonderful to see them so engaged, especially as they worked with the Lakeshore Hispanic Family figures, which helped spark conversations about their own families and backgrounds, making learning more personal and meaningful.\r\n\r\nLastly, we will continue using these materials in small group activities and learning centers to build early literacy, math, and social skills. These resources are helping my students grow in confidence as they explore, create, and learn through play. Thank you again for making such a positive impact in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1775681068891,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-tk-explorers/9971321/","projectTitle":"First-Year TK Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752548867466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classguzman"},{"teacherId":1052320,"projectId":9760136,"letterContent":"Our school had an extremely colorful day, thanks to you!! The day before Spring break, students were given the opportunity to run through 4 obstacles while getting colorful powder thrown at them! The rainbow of colors on their shirts and faces were magical! The smiles on their faces were even better. Our students mixed as a school wide community to make this event happen. Our intermediate students had the opportunity to help organize and run this event for our primary students. Parents and community members ran the event for our intermediate students. Students from our Special Education population were guided by our learning partners in order for them to particpate in a way that was meaningful to them also. Overall, the event was a total succes from all perspectives. Students are already asking if we can do a Color Run again next year! Thank you donor's for seeing the value of a whole school community activity!","fullyFundedDate":1763474727209,"projectUrl":"project/no-shade-on-our-community-building-color/9760136/","projectTitle":"No Shade on Our Community Building Color Run","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1052320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500849378389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-andreagonzalez"},{"teacherId":1052320,"projectId":9759965,"letterContent":"Our school had an extremely colorful day, thanks to you!! The day before Spring break, students were given the opportunity to run through 4 obstacles while getting colorful powder thrown at them! The rainbow of colors on their shirts and faces were magical! The smiles on their faces were even better. Our students mixed as a school wide community to make this event happen. Our intermediate students had the opportunity to help organize and run this event for our primary students. Parents and community members ran the event for our intermediate students. Students from our Special Education population were guided by our learning partners in order for them to particpate in a way that was meaningful to them also. Overall, the event was a total succes from all perspectives. Students are already asking if we can do a Color Run again next year! Thank you donor's for seeing the value of a whole school community activity!","fullyFundedDate":1763474712218,"projectUrl":"project/color-run-for-community-fun/9759965/","projectTitle":"Color Run for Community Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1052320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500849378389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-andreagonzalez"},{"teacherId":10073855,"projectId":10011290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Building Early Readers\" project. Your generosity has brought meaningful and engaging resources into our transitional kindergarten classroom, and my students have already begun to benefit from them in so many ways. When the materials first arrived, they were very excited. They were eager to explore the new books and couldn't wait to sit down together for story time. It was such a joyful moment watching them turn pages, point to pictures, and begin making connections to the stories.\r\n\r\nWe have been using books like Love Monster, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and The Rainbow Fish during our daily read-alouds. These stories have helped my students build early literacy skills such as listening, predicting, and retelling. The colorful illustrations and simple, meaningful messages keep them engaged and excited about reading. The Bob Books set has been very helpful for introducing early phonics skills, giving students the opportunity to recognize letters, sounds, and simple words. The flannel board has quickly become a favorite center activity, where students use felt pieces to retell stories, build vocabulary, and practice sequencing events in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nWe have also begun our butterfly life cycle project, and the students are already fascinated by the tiny caterpillars. Each day, they gather around to observe them closely, noticing changes and sharing their thoughts. Even though our butterflies are not fully grown yet, this has already sparked curiosity, conversation, and early science learning. Students are learning new vocabulary and practicing describing what they see using simple sentences and drawings.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this project, students will keep observing the caterpillars as they grow and change, and we will connect these experiences to our reading and writing activities. They will draw, label, and talk about each stage of the life cycle while continuing to build confidence as early readers. Your support has helped create a classroom full of curiosity, excitement, and meaningful learning experiences. Thank you for making such a positive difference in the lives of my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1775681063058,"projectUrl":"project/building-early-readers/10011290/","projectTitle":"Building Early Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752548867466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classguzman"},{"teacherId":1052320,"projectId":9243913,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with a collection of Greek Mythology books. As a 4th grader, students learn all of the allusions associated with Greek Mythology. Through the books you have provided, my students are using allusions and recognizing allusions in their every day lives. They see connections through commercials, other books, casual conversastions, and in many other ways.\r\nMost importantly to me, my students are picking up books every spare minute and devouring them! They are becoming readers who read for pleasure, not just because they are told they need to. This has made a big impact in my classroom. When a student finishes a new book, there is a line of others ready to take it off their hands! I love seeing this in my room! Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1753307047311,"projectUrl":"project/geek-out-on-greek-reads/9243913/","projectTitle":"Geek Out on Greek Reads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1052320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500849378389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-andreagonzalez"},{"teacherId":10355454,"projectId":9911102,"letterContent":"I would like to reach out and thank you once again for the materials you supplied our class. We have been using them to work on social-emotional learning. The students have enjoyed using the playdoh and the feelings mats the most. They are making more complex face structures. I am seeing ears and eyebrows and even eyelashes being added.\r\nI have also had great success with sharing in our classroom. Empathy and turn taking is successful. The students have truly learned not only how to express themselves but to understand their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1766439699094,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-and-learning-together/9911102/","projectTitle":"Sharing and Learning Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355454"},{"teacherId":10355454,"projectId":9913279,"letterContent":"My students have been working on reading their sight words and also writing sentences from models on the board. They have been successful with both, so I knew your donation would help us make the next step.\r\nThe sentence scramble book has been such a rewarding aspect. They students are able to unscramble the sentences to build it properly and then work on drawing a picture to match. In fact, one student can even unscramble in his head and write it out without the cutting and pasting. He loves the flexibility, because he then has more time to draw the corresponding picture. Thank you again for not just helping them learn but to have fun while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766439700116,"projectUrl":"project/expressing-ourselves-in-writing/9913279/","projectTitle":"Expressing Ourselves in Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355454"},{"teacherId":1052320,"projectId":9243374,"letterContent":"I love keeping up with my students interests when in comes to reading. Having books in my classroom that students crave is the difference between building a love for reading. These biography books that you have so generously donated has allowed my students to have access to book that they are just devouring! As soon as I opened the box of books, my students were clamoring to be the first to borrow them! My students are constantly bargaining with each other about who they will pass their book to after they are finished with it. I don't mind managing the choas espacially when it is growing from their love of reaidng biographies! Thank you for believing their power of a good book and providing my students with access to amazing tales!","fullyFundedDate":1744247096192,"projectUrl":"project/biography-books-bring-big-dreams/9243374/","projectTitle":"Biography Books Bring Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1052320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500849378389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-andreagonzalez"},{"teacherId":1052320,"projectId":9535262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. My students were so excited to see all the fun colored markers we received! White board markers may seem like an insignificant tool in a classroom, but having this tool allows me to check students work quickly, ensures that all students are accountable for participating, and providing students with active engagement opportunities. I now have enough markers for the whole year ensuring that my students are producing math and writing throughout the day. Without donors like you, I would not be able to provide everything my students need for success! I appreciate this community so much thanks to generous donors like you!!","fullyFundedDate":1763474746768,"projectUrl":"project/write-it-hide-it-chin-it-markers-make/9535262/","projectTitle":"Write It, Hide It, Chin It! Markers Make Learning Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1052320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500849378389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-andreagonzalez"},{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":9919122,"letterContent":"The Mr. Sketch scented washable markers have added a new level of excitement to writing and art activities. Students love choosing colors to match their ideas, and the variety encourages creativity while improving fine motor control. The engaging scents motivate students to stay focused and complete their work with care. These markers have helped many students feel more confident sharing their thoughts through drawings and written responses.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic tiles have become a favorite tool during our STEM centers. Students collaborate to build structures, experiment with balance, and explore shapes in three dimensions. As they work together, they practice communication, problem solving, and perseverance. I have seen students learn from mistakes, adjust their designs, and celebrate their successes. These activities support early math and engineering concepts while strengthening teamwork and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic letters kit has been a valuable addition to our literacy instruction. Students use the letters to build words, practice phonics, and explore spelling patterns. Manipulating letters allows students to actively engage with reading and writing concepts instead of only working on paper. This is especially beneficial for students who need hands on support as they develop early reading skills. The letter board encourages participation and makes learning language more interactive and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1766439700598,"projectUrl":"project/stem-thinkers/9919122/","projectTitle":"STEM Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez-Camargo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3511636_orig.jpg?crop=1042,1042,x870,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656021896656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmendezcamargo"},{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":9950190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first grade classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to materials that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning and excitement for school.\r\n\r\nThe Brother black ink cartridge and Epson EcoTank color ink allow me to print clear, colorful learning materials every day. My students benefit from high quality worksheets, reading passages, math games, and visual supports that help concepts come alive. Having reliable ink means I can quickly adapt lessons, provide extra practice, and meet the individual needs of my students without delay.\r\n\r\nThe waffle block STEM building set has been a huge hit with my first graders. Through hands on building and exploration, students are strengthening problem solving skills, creativity, collaboration, and perseverance. I have watched students work together to design structures, test ideas, and proudly explain their thinking to classmates. These activities support early engineering skills while also building confidence and teamwork.","fullyFundedDate":1766439701186,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printing-strong/9950190/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printing Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez-Camargo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3511636_orig.jpg?crop=1042,1042,x870,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656021896656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmendezcamargo"},{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":9935603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of you, my first grade students now benefit from high quality printed materials that support their learning across all subject areas. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in how instruction is delivered and how students engage with lessons each day.\r\n\r\nThe Brother LC406 color ink cartridges and Epson EcoTank black ink allow me to provide clear, vibrant, and consistent learning materials for my students. With reliable access to ink, I am able to print reading passages, math activities, writing organizers, assessments, and visual supports without interruption. The color ink is especially impactful for young learners, as it helps highlight key information, support visual learners, and make lessons more engaging and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1766439699065,"projectUrl":"project/ink-ink-ink/9935603/","projectTitle":"Ink Ink Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez-Camargo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3511636_orig.jpg?crop=1042,1042,x870,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656021896656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmendezcamargo"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30903","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":588,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.1,"schoolId":30903,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sequoia Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sequoia Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/richland-school-district/sequoia-elementary-school/30903"}