{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sherman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9284669,"projectId":8308180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies! The supplies are already enriching our lessons by giving us opportunities to practice skills in reading, math, and sensory needs. \r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is interactive and student-centered. We read independently, in partners, and in small groups, pausing to ask questions, share personal connections, and spark thoughtful discussions. Books become a springboard for writing, art, and collaborative projects, helping students deepen both their understanding and their love of learning. \r\n\r\nSeveral students are especially thriving with these new resources. My beginning readers are especially thriving with the decodable readers that were donated. Your donation is giving students not only the tools to grow as readers but also the confidence to see themselves as capable learners. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact!","fullyFundedDate":1713358123512,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/8308180/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vazquez-Nuno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9284669_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695074286859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284669"},{"teacherId":9281085,"projectId":9250622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! I have been needing a math intervention program that can truly meet the needs of my students. Through your support I was able to purchase an intervention program that will support me in meeting my students needs. Your support makes a huge difference in the lives of students with some of the greatest needs. We are so grateful to have support from donors, which makes getting much needed supplies possible. Thank you again from me and all of the students who will benefit from your support!","fullyFundedDate":1747937828036,"projectUrl":"project/math-intervention-for-students-with-disa/9250622/","projectTitle":"Math Intervention for Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giraldez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9281085_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694823385524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9281085"},{"teacherId":4780826,"projectId":8896001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! The new privacy boards have made a significant difference, especially for our 3rd graders during their first experience with state testing. They have helped the students stay organized and focused in their own spaces. The updated calendar is a daily tool that keeps both 2nd and 3rd graders organized and excited about upcoming events. Additionally, the Lysol wipes have been invaluable in maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment, which is especially important during cold and flu season. Your donation has not only benefited my current students but will also support many future classes. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1730686631340,"projectUrl":"project/can-we-get-some-privacyboards/8896001/","projectTitle":"Can We Get Some Privacy...Boards?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4780826_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505117508657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4780826"},{"teacherId":8922051,"projectId":9115817,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Fidget-Friendly Focus: Sensory Seating for Engaged Learners.\" Thanks to you, we now have 3 spring chairs and 3 cube chairs that have already made a big impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy UTK and Kindergarten students with extensive needs are loving the new seating options. The spring chairs are helping my wiggly learners stay engaged during lessons, and the cube chairs offer supportive, cozy spaces for quiet work or sensory breaks. These chairs are more than just furniture—they're tools that help my students focus, feel safe, and succeed every day.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom. Thank you for making a difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1746572134970,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-friendly-focus-sensory-seating-f/9115817/","projectTitle":"Fidget-Friendly Focus: Sensory Seating for Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8922051"},{"teacherId":8922051,"projectId":9084901,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more joyful, engaging, and calming space for my young learners. The play dogs and sensory sand have quickly become some of the most loved materials in our room. For many of my students, who are in UTK and Kindergarten special education, sensory play is not just fun — it's a vital part of how they learn, regulate emotions, and build social skills. When the boxes arrived, their eyes lit up! One student hugged a play dog immediately, while another couldn't stop running their hands through the sand, smiling from ear to ear.\r\n\r\nWe've integrated the materials into our daily routines and lessons. The play dogs are used in social-emotional learning activities, where students practice care, empathy, and communication. The sensory sand provides a calming station where students can take breaks when they feel overwhelmed, helping them return to learning with focus and calm. We recently completed a unit where students built homes for their play dogs in the sand and practiced storytelling by \"walking\" their dogs through little adventures. It was incredible to watch their creativity and language skills flourish.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue using these resources to support student development across areas like fine motor skills, imaginative play, and emotional regulation. Your donation didn't just supply toys — it brought comfort, joy, and meaningful growth into our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1739554047952,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-sensory-fun-for-young/9084901/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning: Sensory Fun for Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8922051"},{"teacherId":4665701,"projectId":8779125,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations and support of our elementary art classrooms! So many students delighted in the exploration using the spray bottles to create beautiful watercolor paintings, the colored tissue paper to make handmade transparent paper plates and the sand paper and lace to create unique texture crayon rubs! These memories and experiences will be forever cherished! We are truly grateful for people like you who support the arts and keep our art making going and our supplies plentiful!!!","fullyFundedDate":1727022020000,"projectUrl":"project/tk-and-kinder-art-class/8779125/","projectTitle":"TK and Kinder Art Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gallegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4665701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512316361221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665701"},{"teacherId":9281085,"projectId":9125102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! It means a lot to me and my students. These teacher pay teachers gift cards will help me buy my students social emotional learning tools. These will help my students build essential skills to be more independent and successful in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support and contributions make a big impact on student lives and their success at school. Social emotional learning is a key aspect of being successful at school. We are so grateful for your support! Thank you for everything that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1742937357069,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-curriculum-for-students/9125102/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Curriculum for Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giraldez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9281085_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694823385524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9281085"},{"teacherId":6751719,"projectId":9046358,"letterContent":"thank you so much for your generous donation. Your thoughtful support has truly enhanced our learning environment, and we are deeply grateful. \r\n\r\nWhile many people are familiar with using technology at home, its use in the classroom serves a very different and powerful purpose. The laminator, for instance, allows us to create durable, reusable learning tools like flashcards, visual schedules, and instructional posters that support a variety of learning needs. These materials make learning more interactive and accessible for all students, especially those who benefit from visual and hands-on engagement.\r\nThe chair-kicking bands have also been a huge hit. These simple tools are especially exciting to students who need movement to stay focused. They offer a quiet, non-disruptive way for students to release energy, which in turn helps them stay more engaged and on task during lessons. Several students have already told me how much easier it is to concentrate with the bands in place—and their improved focus is evident. One student in particular, who often struggled with restlessness during reading time, has shown remarkable improvement since we introduced the bands. He now reads for longer periods and with much more enthusiasm.\r\nYour donation has not only provided us with tools, but also focus and joy into our classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact on our students' daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1739556798942,"projectUrl":"project/preserving-creativity-helping-students/9046358/","projectTitle":"Preserving Creativity: Helping Students' Work Last Lifetime","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prudencio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6751719"},{"teacherId":6751719,"projectId":8950189,"letterContent":"In our classroom, we've been using the Spanish phonemic awareness curriculum to help students build a strong foundation in reading and writing. One of the activities we constantly do is the Phoneme Sorting Activity. This consists of categorizing words based on their sounds. For example, words like \"gato\" and \"guitarra\" are sorted by their \"g\" sound. This fun, hands-on activity helped students understand sound patterns and boosted their reading confidence.\r\n When students first saw the materials, they were excited by the colorful, interactive visuals. They immediately wanted to dive in, asking questions like, \"Can we start now?\" The materials made phonemic awareness engaging and concrete, turning abstract concepts into something exciting and easy to grasp.\r\n Next, we'll build on this foundation by moving to blending and segmenting sounds. Students will practice forming words like \"c-a-s-a\" and breaking them down into individual phonemes. We'll also work on rhyming and word-building activities, helping them recognize sound patterns and improve their decoding skills The goal is to support their growth as confident, independent readers and writers.","fullyFundedDate":1733162391317,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-reading-success-with-a-phonemic-a/8950189/","projectTitle":"Unlock Reading Success with a Phonemic Awareness Curriculum for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prudencio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6751719"},{"teacherId":8922051,"projectId":8887608,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our \"Inclusive Learning Centers for Extensive Needs Classroom\" project. Your support has made an incredible difference, and I am thrilled to share how we are using the new resources.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, we've been incorporating them into our daily lessons, and the transformation in our classroom has been remarkable. One moment that stands out is when my students first saw the new resources. Their faces lit up with excitement, and I could immediately see how much they valued the opportunity to engage with tools that truly cater to their unique learning needs. It was a powerful moment of connection and enthusiasm!\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity has made such a profound impact, and I look forward to updating you on their continued progress.\r\n\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1729560510967,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-learning-centers-for-extensive/8887608/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Learning Centers for Extensive Needs Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8922051"},{"teacherId":5650324,"projectId":8888505,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Sherman Elementary, I would like to extend our deepest thanks for your generous donation of books. Your contribution is making a profound difference in the lives of our students and has had an immediate and positive impact on their learning experience. \r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our students are now more engaged than ever. The books have sparked their imagination, and they are diving into new topics with a renewed curiosity, especially when it comes to animals and the fascinating world of research. Through these resources, our students are not only gaining valuable knowledge but are also developing a deeper love and respect for animals, which will undoubtedly inspire future leaders in animal welfare and scientific fields. \r\n\r\nThese books provide an interactive learning experience that fosters creativity, encourages critical thinking, and creates invaluable opportunities for all students to explore topics in a fun and meaningful way. Your generosity has contributed to an environment where learning is inclusive and accessible to all, helping us bridge gaps and promote equality in education. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support. The impact of your donation extends far beyond just the classroom- it's igniting a passion for learning, inspiring new discoveries, and helping our students realize their potential. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for believing in the power of education. We look forward to continue the progress of our students as they grow, learn, and use their imaginations to create a brighter future for all.","fullyFundedDate":1729560291694,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-read-in-spanish/8888505/","projectTitle":"I Can Read in Spanish!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Astorga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5650324_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533884174810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lizastorga"},{"teacherId":6733996,"projectId":8895272,"letterContent":"Managing two classes of twenty-eight third graders each is not an easy task. With your generous donations, my students have better been able to calm their minds and bodies and focus on learning. \r\n\r\nThe privacy boards have helped students who benefit from personal space by minimizing distractions from other students. It is not rare that I hear, \"May I get a privacy board to focus?\" It is wonderful to see how students can take responsibililty and advocate for their own success. \r\n\r\nThe wobble cushions have been another big hit! They can be found spread around the classroom chairs for students who need that extra wiggle to keep their minds thinking. Prior to this donation we had a few cushions, and when we received the shipment with more, the kids were thrilled! Now they get passed around the room and shared as needed. \r\n\r\nI cannot forget to mention the squishies! These fidgets are a hot commodity in Room 22. Students enjoy receiving these fun, colorful toys for making good choices or as a tool to stay on track in class. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to make my classroom community a fun, engaging, and focused learning envrionment!","fullyFundedDate":1729886723028,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-please-i-need-a-moment/8895272/","projectTitle":"Privacy Please, I Need a Moment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Menestrina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6733996_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x328,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715619751807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6733996"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38055","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":527,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.0,"schoolId":38055,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sherman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sherman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/sherman-elementary-school/38055"}