{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cesar Chavez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8129821,"projectId":9308039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity means more than you know. Because of you, we're starting the school year with the supplies and prizes that help students feel prepared, motivated, and excited to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely light up when they see new materials in our room. The prize box, fresh pencils, bright crayons, and organization tools you helped provide create a learning environment that feels welcoming and inspiring. These resources give students the confidence to take risks, work hard, and celebrate their success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there are people in the world who believe in them and want to see them thrive. We are so grateful for your support, and we can't wait to put these supplies to good use all year long. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1753761340968,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-prizes-and-supplies-t/9308039/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn! Prizes and Supplies to Kickstart Our Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129821_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y181&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714668891943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmaddysclass"},{"teacherId":2273429,"projectId":9270973,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our stem materials for our school library. These new materials have given students the chance to have engaging hands-on experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and team building! As our students use materials like the marble run, magna tiles, legos, chess sets, origami books and materials, puzzles, and snap circuits their language and conversations have become richer and they see themselves as critical thinkers and problem solvers. All of these materials allow students to become engineers, project planners, builders, mathematicians, leaders, makers, and inventors. I have thoroughly enjoyed giving student design challenges and have observed how students develop team roles and improve their negotiating skills!\r\nSome of our stem challenges include building elaborate structures, and towers using the marble run pieces, and magnatiles. I have challenged students to compare and contrast building habitats for humans vs animal habitats. Students are learning about scientific concepts like push-pull factors, slopes, velocity, gravity, kinetic energy, momentum and friction. Students like to create their own design challenges now too!\r\n\tLastly I have thoroughly enjoyed being able to pair books and texts to inspire students to continue their STEM projects and creations in our library. Using these low prep STEM materials has really encouraged students to check out more books with STEM themes. I plan to expand my work in the near future by creating more creation stations, and displaying students' work with a mini museum idea that can be shared with both students across grade levels, and families. Once again thank you for making my love for STEM come alive in our school library!","fullyFundedDate":1755876239156,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-and-interactive-stem-materials/9270973/","projectTitle":"Engaging and Interactive STEM Materials for Our School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2273429"},{"teacherId":974017,"projectId":9780966,"letterContent":"We're received all of the materials and we have been using them! The students are having so much fun and they are learning so much just by playing. We introduced the materials slowly and today was the day we brought out the last activity, which kind of brought it all together. The students were so engaged, and they had a chance to negotiate turn-taking and sharing space, along with practicing fine motor skills, letter knowledge, and properties of physics! It was so great to see all of that happening at once. \r\nWe have a special water table that has two bins and the water can flow from one bin to the other, and then students refill the top bin. We used the four water pumps at the top, and then we put boats, scoops, and letter fish at the bottom and students were able to fish for the letters. Some were excited to find the letters in their names and their friends' names, while others asked me every time they got a letter, \"Teacher, what letter is this?\" They used the timers to take turns with the fishing rods, and they also had to be aware of when they were taking too many fish out, to toss them back in. The students with the pumps had to be aware of the water levels and refill their bin when it got too low, and also had to aim the pumps carefully so the water wouldn't splash out of the table or get their friends wet. It was a beautiful scene of cooperation and engaged learning. We look forward to many more days of these interactions and exploration. It is truly beautiful, and it is thanks to your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760534064540,"projectUrl":"project/simple-toys-make-stem-fun-for-tk/9780966/","projectTitle":"Simple Toys Make STEM Fun for TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp974017_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580255509409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/974017"},{"teacherId":124337,"projectId":9576737,"letterContent":"We have settled into our classrooms and these supplies have really helped our classroom to run smoothly. Students take turns using the broom to sweep up after art projects and snacks, and we have soap and sponges for bigger cleaning projects. We enjoy daily dance parties with the help of our powerful speaker which is always charged. My printer is running smoothly and a stable step stool helps me to reach the storage at the top of my cabinets. Our incentive system shows the progress students have made towards meeting their behavior goals each week. And the \"little conversations about big ideas\" book series is helping us to prompt important classroom talks about how we take care of each other, respect each other's feelings, create community, and stay safe.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our systems and structures in first grade and helping the year get off to a positive start.","fullyFundedDate":1755736248209,"projectUrl":"project/clean-restocked-and-ready-to-learn/9576737/","projectTitle":"Clean, Restocked and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp124337_orig.jpg?crop=1057,1057,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564981394047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/124337"},{"teacherId":8129821,"projectId":9653263,"letterContent":"Having new headphones will make a huge difference in our classroom! My students use technology every day to build reading fluency, practice math skills, and strengthen their English language learning. With working headphones, they'll be able to focus on their own lessons without the distraction of classroom noise. This will help every student stay engaged and confident while working at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour support will directly impact each child's ability to learn. These headphones will create a calmer, more focused environment where students can truly thrive. They'll be excited to use their new headphones during lessons, games, and independent practice. Thank you for helping give my students the tools they need to reach their full potential!","fullyFundedDate":1757611825992,"projectUrl":"project/focused-learning-with-new-headphones/9653263/","projectTitle":"Focused Learning With New Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129821_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y181&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714668891943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmaddysclass"},{"teacherId":8129821,"projectId":9532418,"letterContent":"Having new headphones will make a huge difference in our classroom! My students use technology every day to build reading fluency, practice math skills, and strengthen their English language learning. With working headphones, they'll be able to focus on their own lessons without the distraction of classroom noise. This will help every student stay engaged and confident while working at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour support will directly impact each child's ability to learn. These headphones will create a calmer, more focused environment where students can truly thrive. They'll be excited to use their new headphones during lessons, games, and independent practice. Thank you for helping give my students the tools they need to reach their full potential!","fullyFundedDate":1754634395287,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-snacks-smiles-success/9532418/","projectTitle":"Prizes & Snacks = Smiles & Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129821_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y181&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714668891943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmaddysclass"},{"teacherId":54312,"projectId":9368418,"letterContent":"Since setting up our cozy reading haven with the new bookcases and cushions, my students and I have been using the space daily as part of our independent reading time and small group literacy rotations. This space has transformed how students approach reading—it's no longer just an assignment; it's an experience they look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the reading haven fully set up, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately rushed to the cushions, picked up books, and began exploring without needing much prompting. It was clear that the cozy environment sparked a genuine interest in reading for many of them. Looking ahead, our next step is to launch a student-led book talk series, where each child will present their favorite book from the reading nook and recommend it to their classmates. Thanks to our generous donors, we've not only created a comfortable space—we've inspired a stronger reading culture in our classroom that will keep growing all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1755739791134,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-cozy-organized-reading-haven/9368418/","projectTitle":"Building a Cozy, Organized Reading Haven!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. pedroza-chipman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp54312_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481327662855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/54312"},{"teacherId":9543334,"projectId":9260127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students and I have been using the new incentive prizes as part of our classroom behavior and academic reward system, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful. Each week, students have the opportunity to earn points for positive behavior, participation, and academic growth, which they can then use to \"purchase\" items from our classroom prize store.\r\nOne of the most exciting outcomes of implementing incentives has been watching how strategic and thoughtful my students have become with their choices. Rather than spending their points immediately on smaller items, many students are now choosing to save up for more desirable prizes. They're thinking long-term, setting personal goals, and working harder each day—not just for the sake of a reward, but for the satisfaction of earning something meaningful through consistent effort.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials at the beginning of the school year, their eyes lit up with excitement. Many of them couldn't believe that the prizes were really for them. They immediately began talking about which prizes they wanted and how they were going to work harder to earn points.","fullyFundedDate":1746786390888,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-successes-the-student-reward/9260127/","projectTitle":"Supporting Successes: The Student Rewards Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Renteria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9543334_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x1318,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716348408911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9543334"},{"teacherId":8466667,"projectId":9634621,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of writing notebooks, math number lines, and magnetic tiles. Your thoughtful contribution has already begun to make a meaningful impact on our classroom, and I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for helping support our learning environment in such a powerful way.\r\n\r\nYour donation of writing notebooks has given each of my students a fresh space to express their thoughts, strengthen their writing skills, and develop confidence in their voice. There's something special about opening a brand-new notebook—crisp pages, clean lines, and infinite potential. For many of our students, this is their first time having a personal notebook dedicated solely to writing, and it's been incredibly inspiring to watch their enthusiasm grow each day as they write stories, reflect on their learning, and practice sentence structure and grammar.\r\n\r\nThe math number lines you provided are now a daily part of our math instruction. These tools help our students visualize numbers, understand sequencing, and solve addition and subtraction problems with greater confidence. Having physical number lines available for each child has transformed abstract math concepts into hands-on learning experiences. The progress we've seen in their number sense and fluency has been remarkable—and your donation has been instrumental in making that possible.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic tiles have opened the door to creative exploration in both math and science. Whether students are building patterns, experimenting with geometry, or working collaboratively on STEM challenges, the tiles spark curiosity and foster teamwork. They've become a favorite activity during both structured lessons and free exploration time. Your gift has not only enriched our curriculum but has also brought joy and excitement to our classroom.\r\n\r\nIn a time when many schools face limited resources, your support makes all the difference. It sends a powerful message to our students—that there are people who believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their education. That belief goes a long way in building their self-worth and motivation to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to education. Because of your donation, our classroom is a more engaging, equitable, and inspiring place to learn. We are deeply grateful for your support, and we look forward to sharing the growth and success of our students throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1756941315958,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-confidence-counting-with-c/9634621/","projectTitle":"Writing With Confidence, Counting With Clarity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8466667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710472283407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8466667"},{"teacherId":111181,"projectId":8669379,"letterContent":"Wow! We had the opportunity to create sooo much!!! This year we learned how to sew and created our own funny monster tooth pillows with all the fabric that you got us! We went from design, to sewing and adding details. We learned about Japanese weaving and made bracelets with the yarn that was gifted! We also were inspired with our new markers to desiring our own type of sneakers, learning about patterns and the process, finishing them up with bright fresh colors. The list is endless on how your donations positively impacted our students.","fullyFundedDate":1733407146136,"projectUrl":"project/dazzling-art-supplies/8669379/","projectTitle":"Dazzling Art Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica Rosenfeld","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp111181_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687018110834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicarosenfeld"},{"teacherId":974017,"projectId":9080236,"letterContent":"I admit this has been a whirlwind of a year and despite receiving the cubbies at the school a few months ago, we were not able to get them from the front of the school where they were delivered, to our classroom, until the last week of school. We got some extra help and were able to make it happen so they'll be in place ready for next year! But I do apologize for the delay in sending this thank you package. \r\nThese cubbies are exactly what my classroom needed. They are sturdy, easy to clean, and just the perfect size for us. I thought it would take us years to figure out how to afford them (school budgets don't roll over year to year so we can't save up money, and even one of them is more than our classroom budget for a single year) but I am so just so grateful that we were able to get them so quickly, just as our old ones were falling apart beyond usability. \r\nWhile I don't have photos of students using them, please know that these will be used daily, for years to come. I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1738161184796,"projectUrl":"project/cubbies-for-new-transitional-kindergarte/9080236/","projectTitle":"Cubbies for New Transitional Kindergarten Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp974017_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580255509409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/974017"},{"teacherId":124337,"projectId":9295963,"letterContent":"Today we learned how to use our binoculars and then we went out to our school garden to look for birds! We saw a crow, a seagull and a robin, as well as lots of flowers, bees, spiders, and other garden creatures. A friendly neighbor walking by told us that her pet was a bird dressed up as a dog so we counted that as birdwatching too!\r\n\r\nWe have loved learning all about birds in urban environments this year as our focus for science. Students have been delighted to discover that nature is all around them and scientific exploration is accessible to everyone.\r\n\r\nThanks for supporting my young scientists' budding curiosity as we explore the world around us.","fullyFundedDate":1746556828313,"projectUrl":"project/birdwatching-is-for-everyone/9295963/","projectTitle":"Birdwatching Is for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp124337_orig.jpg?crop=1057,1057,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564981394047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/124337"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4432","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":411,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.0,"schoolId":4432,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cesar Chavez Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cesar Chavez Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-francisco-unified-school-district/cesar-chavez-elementary-school/4432"}