{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4015067,"projectId":10197178,"letterContent":"Thank you PNC Grow Up Great for your generosity, for making the lives of the children we serve better. The area of gross motor development in school and particularly at the preschool level is often overlooked and therefore, not provided for with federal, state, or district funding however, for our youngest, school-age population, the development of both static and dynamic gross motor skills - balance, strength, and coordination are the foundation for all other skills that these little ones need to learn. \r\n\r\nBy providing our class with these materials, you've made it more accessible for our students to have exposure to and practice with these gross motor movements. Our students truly enjoy and are curious at the sight of new materials and for staff to have tangible items to model for the children what to do and how to do it makes their imitation of these new skills more concrete and simply put, easier for everyone.\r\n\r\nA lovely bonus has been seeing the children blossom in the area of their social skills. Having watched how staff set up the materials, the children have taken it upon themselves to attempt setting up the obstacle courses and do so together as a shared and collaborative activity. In addition, they've naturally started to implement skills like: taking turns, waiting, and supporting each other through the tasks both verbally with words of encouragement and cheering or encouragement by physically helping by giving a hand to hold or moving materials closer together or lower to accommodate varying skill levels.\r\n\r\nThe overall impact of your gracious gift has been felt on so many levels by both staff and students, and the ripple effect this has on the families of our students as well as on the other skills that gross motor skills supports will be felt forever.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777058961101,"projectUrl":"project/functional-fun/10197178/","projectTitle":"Functional Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Penny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4015067_orig.jpg?crop=148,148,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729101562567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4015067"},{"teacherId":4020780,"projectId":10271733,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me offer my students with special needs appropriate cutting tools. Having scissors adapted to their motor skills is allowing them to be more independent instead of relying on others to cut for them or getting frustrated when they can't do it on their own. We often have adapted assignments that allow students to cut and glue responses to questions or tasks, but if students aren't able to use the typical scissors, they have had to wait while I was running around trying to do the cutting for them. The first day the adapted scissors arrived, I saw many smiles as students figured out that they could do it on their own. These little things make a big difference for learners and teachers alike. Thank you for supporting the education of our youth!","fullyFundedDate":1778438616785,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-through-difficulties/10271733/","projectTitle":"Cutting Through Difficulties","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4020780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683660165995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4020780"},{"teacherId":4020780,"projectId":10208677,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me provide tangible rewards to students after they've worked hard in our science class. They were incredibly excited to \"go shopping\" with the points they earned by working hard, being kind, and striving to do their best while learning. They especially loved the items that glow in the dark and the variety of things that were squishy and stretchy! While I expect their best effort and behavior regardless of whether there is an external reward involved, being able to recognize their positive behaviors adds a celebration that helps reinforce those choices. Thank you for financially supporting the ability to celebrate with my students! You are appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1777996393224,"projectUrl":"project/tangible-rewards-to-celebrate-hard-work/10208677/","projectTitle":"Tangible Rewards to Celebrate Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4020780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683660165995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4020780"},{"teacherId":4020780,"projectId":10198730,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting my youngest learners as they learn through play. Our little learners have been enjoying digging for dinosaur bones and excavating with construction toys at our outdoor sand station. They also are loving using the materials for the water table as they tested what will sink or float and what happens to the fish when the temperature of the water changes. Activities like these are helping to encourage curiosity while also allowing for opportunities to socially interact with others, all while outside enjoying some fresh air. \r\n\r\nYour financial support in providing these opportunities is very much appreciated. Without help like yours, these types of activities would not be possible. Thank you very much for bringing smiles to our students' faces as they explore!","fullyFundedDate":1777490500560,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-while-outside/10198730/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play While Outside","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4020780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683660165995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4020780"},{"teacherId":9806248,"projectId":10157697,"letterContent":"these new books have helped in tremendous ways. My students who are struggling to read grade level texts are able to more easily access materials and read at their level. They are excited about choosing books and working with their peers. They are confident and willing to make mistakes. They are making progress and excited to share their growth with their peers and their families.\r\n\r\nNow that I have multiple copies of many books, my leveled reading groups are running so much more smooth. We are able to share our thoughts and ideas in seamless way through the use of multiple texts.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generous contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1778001733246,"projectUrl":"project/bob-books-for-my-classroom/10157697/","projectTitle":"BOB Books for my Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaminsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806248_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778168673887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806248"},{"teacherId":6467448,"projectId":9735473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Because of your generosity, my Kindergarten students will experience the magic of autumn through these wonderful stories that build vocabulary, spark curiosity, and support their language development. For many of my English learners, these books help make new words and ideas come to life. These books made our read-alouds more fun and engaging, sparking lots of great conversations and connections to their own lives.\r\n\r\nYour support brings joy, connection, and meaningful learning into our classroom. I am so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768501441381,"projectUrl":"project/falling-in-love-with-reading-autumn-pic/9735473/","projectTitle":"Falling in Love with Reading: Autumn Picture Books for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6467448_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x201,y591&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726110568213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6467448"},{"teacherId":9806248,"projectId":9678369,"letterContent":"These resources have brought so much joy to my classroom!! We excitedly opened each box together and I explained the role of each new product.\r\n\r\nI have been utilizing the colorful expo markers as motivation to allow the kids to use fun colors when I notice they are working hard.\r\n\r\nThe wipes are an obvious must have and have been helpful in keeping my room tidy!\r\n\r\nThe snacks are great motivators for Friday prizes! They kids are excited to get to earn a new snack prize.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generous donation so much and I surely could not run as effective of a classroom without support like yours.","fullyFundedDate":1767402332782,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials/9678369/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaminsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806248_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778168673887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806248"},{"teacherId":4020780,"projectId":9679172,"letterContent":"Your generous donation toward the purchase of magnetic building materials has been effective in helping students of all ages and abilities engage in science and engineering practices while enjoying themselves completely. \r\n\r\nI have observed students who initially would always call me over when something \"isn't working\" develop the skill of looking for the \"failure point\" and finding a solution. For example, since only one side of the race track tiles have the necessary groove for the car to follow, students would often build a track where the car kept getting stuck. Now they know to feel for the groove and how to fix that themselves by turning it over. In addition, since flipping a curved track would change the direction of the curve, students have learned the spatial orientation skills related to both flipping and rotating. These might seem like small things, but developing that independence and perseverance is an achievement for UTK and kindergarteners as well as my special needs students. \r\n\r\nStudents have also used the materials to explore concepts such as building with squares or triangles. They love finding ways pieces fit together differently depending on whether they are all vertical or at an angle. They compete to see who can build the tallest structures without collapsing, and they make patterns using colors and shapes. Even cleaning up is a learning moment as they have to organize the pieces by color, shape, and quantity. \r\n\r\nThese materials have been fantastic both as the main learning tools for a lesson and also has an activity students can go to when they finish something early. Whether I direct them toward a specific challenge or whether they have the freedom to choose their own goal, they get to use their creativity and imagination, sometimes independently and sometimes in collaboration with peers. They are some of the favorite items in my classroom. I appreciate your donation making it possible to purchase these in quantities that satisfy classroom needs. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757528745139,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-engineering-tools/9679172/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Engineering Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4020780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683660165995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4020780"},{"teacherId":6467448,"projectId":9433045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Donors Choose project for school supplies. I am so grateful for your kindness and for the time you took to invest in my students. Teaching Kindergarten is such a wild and wonderful age/grade and it becomes even more special when compassionate people like you choose to help out and give my students what they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nFor all of my students, school is not only a place to gain academic skills, but also a safe, nurturing environment where they can explore, grow, and build confidence. Our community is incredibly diverse, with many families newly arriving in this country and working hard to find stability. Despite these challenges, our students come in ready to give their best, and their excitement for learning is contagious. Thank you so very much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759179447125,"projectUrl":"project/s-is-for-school-supplies/9433045/","projectTitle":"S is for School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6467448_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x201,y591&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726110568213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6467448"},{"teacherId":6467448,"projectId":9735500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project!\r\nBecause of your kindness, my Kindergarteners will have access to meaningful social-emotional learning books that help them grow not just as students, but as caring little people. Your donation directly supports a community of English learners, new immigrant families, and my special little ones who are discovering how to be kind friends and thoughtful classmates.\r\n\r\nYour gift will make a real difference in our daily learning, our conversations, and the way my students see and care for one another. We are truly grateful for your belief in our classroom and in the power of compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1759343207271,"projectUrl":"project/building-compassion-through-stories-in-k/9735500/","projectTitle":"Building Compassion Through Stories in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6467448_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x201,y591&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726110568213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6467448"},{"teacherId":3985402,"projectId":9398549,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed with the arrival of new MIDI keyboards—and the impact has been incredible!\r\n\r\nWhile many people are familiar with keyboards used at home or in performances, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) keyboards are a powerful educational tool in schools. They allow students to not only play music but also to compose, arrange, and record their own pieces using music software. This hands-on technology gives them real-time feedback and helps them understand music theory, rhythm, and harmony in a way that's interactive and fun.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for our students? They're creating their own music—sometimes for the first time ever. With the MIDI keyboards, they can layer sounds, experiment with different instruments digitally, and bring their musical ideas to life. Students who may not have felt confident reading traditional sheet music are now composing their own beats and melodies with enthusiasm and pride.\r\n\r\nWe've seen a number of students truly light up with this technology. One student, who had struggled to engage in class before, now comes in early just to work on his latest track. Another student, who is shy in group settings, found her voice through music and even shared her original song with the whole class. The keyboards have opened up new ways for all our students to express themselves and connect with music on a deeper level.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us bring 21st-century tools into our music classroom. Your donation is not just helping students play music—it's helping them discover their creativity, build confidence, and explore future possibilities in music and technology.","fullyFundedDate":1752586500565,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creativity-empowering-young-m/9398549/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creativity: Empowering Young Musicians With MIDI Controllers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MATTISON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3985402_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484003623147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carissa-mattison"},{"teacherId":4988432,"projectId":9641303,"letterContent":"Your donation has made a meaningful impact on my students who are visually impaired. The wearable cane has provided a hands-free solution that helps them move more confidently and safely in different environments.\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, has shown a clear shift since receiving the wearable device. Its hands-free design gives continuous feedback and protection while boosting his confidence and freedom to move safely. It's wonderful to see him explore with greater independence.\r\n\r\nWhat I've noticed most is that this device doesn't just assist my students in safely navigating their environment, it helps them feel more capable and involved in their surroundings. I'm deeply grateful for your support and for being such an important part of their journey toward greater independence. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1757461166857,"projectUrl":"project/wearable-canes-for-young-learners-with-v/9641303/","projectTitle":"Wearable Canes for Young Learners With Visual Impairments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4988432_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752699140551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/visual-impairment"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37473","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":475,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.8,"schoolId":37473,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Central Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Central Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/central-elementary-school/37473"}