{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roseland Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7908211,"projectId":9450587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first graders! Our art section is so busy each Friday during Free Choice time. It is an absolute favorite among students. We've worked really hard to be responsible and respectful with all the items so that they can last as long as possible.\r\n\r\nThe Colors of the World materials have been super meaningful, allowing students to color people of all colors, including themselves and their families, and especially the friends they spend their days at school with. The paint cups have already proven themselves to the happy accidents that come with painting, and the wire organizers have been turned to the side to use as drying racks. The tape dispensers and tape are one of the most popular mediums and the organizer has made it easier for students to access gel pens and crazy scissors with organization. \r\n\r\nWatching students choose stencils to create different drawings and patterns and then add wiggly eyes have literally brought their art to life. The paint sticks are also another wildly popular medium and have been wonderful for quick and mess-free work. The ink pads truly have a mind of their own and make a statement on paper and tables!\r\n\r\nYou've given my students so many options to develop essentials skills like fine motor coordination and emotional intelligence, while fueling their creative experiences. They are artists and believe so much in each others' abilities. Thank you for your thoughtful contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1758832509712,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-artist-within-with-some-n/9450587/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Artist Within (with Some new Supplies!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7908211_orig.jpg?crop=516,516,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690415203164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cxiong"},{"teacherId":7908211,"projectId":9450456,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your kindness to our students. We are so grateful for donors like you who believe in our students even from afar. Please know that all items on this list that you have provided our students are being used EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. \r\n\r\nEvery morning during our phonics lesson, we use the whiteboard markers and eraser to write our sounds, encode words using the focus skill, write high frequency words, and write sentences. During small groups, students are working even harder to grow their reading and writing skills with me or instructional aides. When we work on math, whiteboards and markers are quick ways to share our thinking with each other and show what we know, whether we are adding numbers or drawing and counting coins. \r\n\r\nOur independent work each day is differentiated based on students' skill capabilities. Some of these activities include cutting and gluing. They decode words and then cut out the matching picture. They read sentences to comprehend and also cut and glue the matching pictures. In our current math concept, we are cutting and gluing coins, sorting them by type. We are also making so many crafts for all the holidays around the world. Fridays are especially busy with glue when we have Free Choice because are is a hot place for all that glue and creativity. \r\n\r\nNo matter what pencil brand we use in the classroom, the erasers are no match for tenacity and power of first graders. We are so thankful for these specific pencil top erasers because they hold their structure through it all (most of it...). And they actually do their simple job of erasing. The Kleenex are also helping our students tackle runny noses and germs all around, remind us to cover our mouths when we cough and sneeze. It's also helping us to stay healthy by washing our hands and using sanitizer.\r\n\r\nLastly, the mailbox has become a buzzing hub each day at dismissal. Students pack up their backpacks by grabbing their lunch boxes and water bottles, and checking their mailbox without my prompting. It used to be chaos handing back papers while everyone was moving about and packing up, but now it has become the easiest job for me and students. Their papers are no longer a mixed up pile on their tables, instead they are neatly separated and placed in their own mailbox slot. Table captains are also taking the lead each time we collect papers to take home. They just place them in the correct mailbox and move on. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. Thank you for everything you have given our deserving students.","fullyFundedDate":1757539578513,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-learning/9450456/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7908211_orig.jpg?crop=516,516,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690415203164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cxiong"},{"teacherId":7908211,"projectId":9450251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind hearts! I set these headphones up after school one day and students were so curious the next morning when they saw them. I had the bags and headphones already labeled with their class number so they could easily find which one was theirs. \r\n\r\nI explained what we were going to use them for and demonstrated. I logged onto Seesaw and completed a reading activity, recording my voice using the microphone part of the headphones. Then I played back what I recorded and students could not contain their excitement. They were so eager to get their bags and so many pretended they were working in customer service. They all got onto Seesaw, practiced using the recording option, and had so much fun. \r\n\r\nNow, part of their weekly work is to log onto Seesaw, and record themselves reading words and sentences focusing on the phonics skills we have practiced in class. They have been so excited each time, having their friends listening to their recordings and cheering each other on. It truly fills my teacher heart. This is the magic of learning. \r\n\r\nWe use these headphones every single day, whether it's to share our reading skills, listen to books on Epic's endless online library, or to expand our learning on Lexia and Prodigy. Your help makes a huge impact. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1757539167438,"projectUrl":"project/listen-to-our-reading-skills-grow/9450251/","projectTitle":"Listen to Our Reading Skills Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7908211_orig.jpg?crop=516,516,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690415203164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cxiong"},{"teacherId":6603555,"projectId":8800349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Learning with Light\" project! Your generosity will allow my students to fully explore the magic of our classroom light panel through hands-on sensory play. With these new translucent materials and organized storage, children can engage in creative, open-ended learning that builds curiosity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. The excitement and wonder this project brings to their daily learning experiences are truly priceless. Your kindness truly brightens our classroom—thank you for helping my students learn through light and play!","fullyFundedDate":1736803769140,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-light/8800349/","projectTitle":"Learning with Light!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6603555_orig.png?crop=501,501,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565499425537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ayez"},{"teacherId":623248,"projectId":9702210,"letterContent":"My kindergarteners were thrilled when the new STEM materials arrived! They could hardly wait to start building, testing, and exploring! We have already started using the materials during our STEM centers and choice time. Students work together to design towers, bridges, and imaginative creations using the connector blocks and snap cubes. The Blocks & Blueprints sets have sparked incredible teamwork and problem-solving conversations. I often hear students saying things like, \"Let's make it stronger!\" or \"What if we try it this way?\" The playdough and magnetic materials have given students new ways to experiment and express creativity, all while strengthening fine motor and spatial skills.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are developing early engineering habits like testing ideas, revising their work, and celebrating creative success. They are discovering that they are scientists, builders, and innovators! Next, we plan to use some of the STEM kits as part of our science unit on \"Forces and Motion,\" where students will explore push, pull, and balance through hands-on challenges. Thank you for helping make STEM come alive in our kindergarten classroom and for inspiring a lifelong love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1758832510759,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-kindergarten/9702210/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds With Kindergarten Stem","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Viloria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp623248_orig.jpg?crop=2014,2014,x301,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714588055436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/viloria"},{"teacherId":623248,"projectId":9374680,"letterContent":"When my kindergartners first saw the new learning centers, their eyes lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to dive in and start exploring. The hands-on games, tiles, and sorting activities immediately turned our classroom into a buzzing space of curiosity and joy. Students were eager to try the new tools, and many of them shared, \"This is so fun!\" while they were learning important skills at the same time.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these materials daily in small-group centers and during independent learning time. The alphabet and word-building activities have been a huge support in helping students connect sounds to letters and the fine motor games have strengthened their coordination and confidence. One of my favorite moments was watching a student use the sounds we had just learned to build and read a CVC word with the magnetic tiles and his classmates cheered for him!\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students build strong foundations in reading, math, and language development while also encouraging collaboration, problem-solving, and independence. Thanks to your generosity, my kindergartners are not only gaining essential academic skills but also discovering the joy of learning through play. I am so grateful for your support in making our classroom a place where every child feels capable and excited to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757539579803,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-minds-at-work/9374680/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Minds at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Viloria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp623248_orig.jpg?crop=2014,2014,x301,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714588055436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/viloria"},{"teacherId":3048952,"projectId":9407176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the earthquake shake table for our classroom! We are excited to have this resource available to enhance our science lessons. It will provide students with a hands-on way to explore how buildings respond to earthquakes and help bring real-world engineering concepts into our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference by providing materials that will inspire curiosity and creativity. We truly appreciate your support in helping us create engaging and impactful learning experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757539168115,"projectUrl":"project/shake-it-up-in-fourth-grade/9407176/","projectTitle":"Shake It Up in Fourth Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3048952_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697061332376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3048952"},{"teacherId":623248,"projectId":9247038,"letterContent":"Although this project was originally created with 2nd graders in mind, these books have been a wonderful resource in my kindergarten classroom. Many of the texts have been used to support early literacy skills, especially phonics practice. My students are learning to connect letters and sounds, recognize sight words, and build confidence as beginning readers. At the same time, the variety of titles has allowed me to challenge my handful of higher readers who are already reading above grade level, giving them engaging materials that help them grow while still feeling included in our class community.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a joyful, active time—students gather for shared read-alouds, practice sounding out words during small group lessons, and beam with pride as they read familiar books independently. Some children who were shy about reading are now eager to share their progress, while my more advanced readers love having \"just right\" books that spark their curiosity. These resources have truly helped me meet my students where they are, making reading time both accessible and exciting for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1746787361028,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-wait-to-read-that-book/9247038/","projectTitle":"I Can't Wait to Read That Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Viloria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp623248_orig.jpg?crop=2014,2014,x301,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714588055436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/viloria"},{"teacherId":3048952,"projectId":9211375,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students will now be prepared for any weather on our field trips! These ponchos will make such a difference in allowing us to keep learning outdoors without worrying about rain. Knowing that we can stay dry means that our experiences won't be cut short, and my students can focus on discovery and fun instead of being uncomfortable.\r\n\r\nI can already imagine how excited my students will be when we pack these ponchos for our next adventure. They'll feel proud to be prepared and relieved that a little rain won't stop them from exploring. This gift will help them stay engaged and eager to learn in all kinds of conditions.\r\n\r\nYour support makes it possible for my class to take every opportunity to learn beyond the classroom walls. We are so thankful that you've equipped us with what we need to keep curiosity alive, rain or shine!","fullyFundedDate":1746463235158,"projectUrl":"project/dont-let-it-rain-on-our-parade-or-fiel/9211375/","projectTitle":"Don't Let It Rain on Our Parade (or Field Trip)!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3048952_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697061332376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3048952"},{"teacherId":9464920,"projectId":9075603,"letterContent":"We wrapped up the school year so STRONG due to your generous donations and support! Getting our whiteboard markers allowed us to \"show what we know\" all the way until the last week of school! What a treat to watch how much they grew in a course of a year! We started showing what we knew with basic math facts, and by the end, the students were feverishly solving 3-digit addition problems using multiple strategies! It was so great to not have to limit the learning and give them expo markers whenever they needed it! We were able to create wonderful projects with the coloring supplies you donated to display to proud families at Open House, and really ended the year feeling proud and accomplished! THANK YOU! \r\nI wish I could post a video of their reactions when packages from a DonorsChoose project arrive! It's just the most endearing thing! They don't quite grasp the concept at first, but I always tell them that people from their community are investing in the future by investing in them! I tell them that these generous community members know they're going to be future doctors, artists, teachers, builders...and they want to give them the best opportunity to reach their goals and watch their dreams come true, and it starts with a good education! It's incredible to see the slow smiles that spread across their faces as they sit a little taller...and it's all because of YOU! Thank you for making our second-grade experience even richer with your heartfelt generosity! You are truly invaluable and so appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1742929090051,"projectUrl":"project/the-show-what-you-know-toolbox-for-i/9075603/","projectTitle":"The \"Show What You Know!\" Toolbox (for Informal Assessment Opportunities!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9464920_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707445795442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9464920"},{"teacherId":6603555,"projectId":8324924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our TK/Kindergarten garden project! Your contribution is helping us create a vibrant outdoor learning space where young children can explore, play, and connect with nature. This garden will nurture curiosity, hands-on learning, and a love for the environment, enriching our students' early educational experiences. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our vision—together, we're planting the seeds for a brighter future! While this is still an ongoing project, your support ensures that our TK/Kindergarten students will have access to a garden for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1720136731996,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-this-garden-started/8324924/","projectTitle":"Let's Get This Garden Started!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6603555_orig.png?crop=501,501,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565499425537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ayez"},{"teacherId":1508233,"projectId":9083310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of new books to our class library! You have really given my students something to get excited about. They can't wait to read one of the new books and share it with their classmates. This has given them the opportunity to read something new, new titles, series, and authors.\r\n Over the course of the year, my students take a reading test to determine their independent reading levels. From those scores, student select a reading book slightly above their reading level. My classroom library is color coded by reading levels. Every day my students read silently for 20-25 minutes. When they complete their book they take a comprehension quiz. If they pass, they can move up levels. The books you donated gave my students more of a variety at each reading level. They are excited to pass levels and read the new books. \r\n At the beginning of the year most students were not reading at grade level. Now that we have entered our last quarter of the school year, I have seen every student improve on the comprehension scores. \r\n Your donation will last for many years and many subsequent classes will benefit from this new and exciting selection of books!","fullyFundedDate":1738966192946,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-new-library/9083310/","projectTitle":"New Classroom - New Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clemensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1508233"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103976","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":463,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"30.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":82.7,"schoolId":103976,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roseland Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roseland Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/roseland-school-district/roseland-creek-elementary-school/103976"}