{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dolores Huerta Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":11350,"projectId":9602397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to purchase Senderos Fronterizos by Francisco Jimenez. Because of you, 65 students were able to learn of Panchito's experience working in the fields in Santa Maria, struggling to learn English and pushing through challenges. Our students were able to meet the author this Fall, and because they had read the book, they were able to connect with the film, The Unbroken Sky, on a much deeper level.\r\n\r\nGiving our students the gift of learning Panchito's stories and telling their own has been a wonderful experience they will always remember. We will use these books for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755720484064,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-through-spanish-literature/9602397/","projectTitle":"Breaking Through Spanish Literature!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11350_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601406156842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11350"},{"teacherId":7591140,"projectId":9754422,"letterContent":"When our Little Cubbies, Big Impact project was completed, my students were thrilled to see the new cubbies set up in our classroom. The cubbies immediately brought a sense of order and calm to our learning space. Students now use them to store materials that are not needed for immediate use, keeping their desk drawers free for essential supplies. This change has made a big difference — our workspaces are tidier, transitions are smoother, and students spend less time searching for materials and more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment they first saw the cubbies, my students were excited to have their own designated space. We used the first few days to establish routines for organizing and prioritizing materials, and the results have been impressive. The students are taking more ownership of their belongings and learning valuable organizational habits that will serve them for years to come.\r\n\r\nAs our next step, we plan to integrate short weekly \"organization check-ins,\" where students reflect on how they manage their materials and identify ways to improve. This project has truly made a lasting impact — not only in helping our classroom run more efficiently, but also in teaching my students independence, responsibility, and pride in their environment.","fullyFundedDate":1758864650845,"projectUrl":"project/little-cubbies-big-impact/9754422/","projectTitle":"Little Cubbies, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Xavi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7591140_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601925214986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7591140"},{"teacherId":9000534,"projectId":9563081,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Generous Donors. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all the donors who made this project possible. Through your generous contributions, the pretend play kitchen has been revitalized and has quickly become a central part of our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThe children are thoroughly enjoying this renewed space. They spend meaningful time engaging in imaginative play — cooking, hosting \"parties,\" and collaborating with their peers. It is truly inspiring to witness their rich conversations as they share experiences from home, strengthen friendships, and build a stronger sense of community within our classroom.\r\n\r\nI am deeply appreciative of your kindness and generosity in making this long-overdue transformation possible. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our students' growth and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1757734426486,"projectUrl":"project/my-pretend-kitchen/9563081/","projectTitle":"My Pretend Kitchen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9000534_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731360227340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9000534"},{"teacherId":8417568,"projectId":7636623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Our new light table has completely transformed our classroom learning experience. My students were so excited when they first saw it—their faces lit up just like the table! They couldn't wait to explore the glowing colors, shapes, and letters.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the light table during literacy and math centers. Students are practicing letter formation with translucent letters, counting and sorting colorful gems, and even creating patterns and designs together. It has become a space where curiosity and creativity shine every day.","fullyFundedDate":1695208488152,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-classroom/7636623/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8417568_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659636240733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8417568"},{"teacherId":8526333,"projectId":9389420,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a calm and flexible learning space where students can truly thrive. The new comfy floor seats have quickly become a favorite spot for reading, partner work, and small group activities. Students who once had difficulty staying engaged now have a cozy place that helps them focus and feel comfortable while learning. The chair bands have been especially helpful for students with extra energy, they allow them to move their feet without distracting others, which keeps their minds on the lesson.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students' reactions were priceless! They were eager to try the new seats and couldn't believe they had the chance to choose where they wanted to learn. One student, who often struggled with sitting still, told me, \"These seats are so comfortable!\" The calming lights have also added a new dimension to our classroom. During transitions or quiet work time, the soft colors create a peaceful atmosphere that helps everyone stay focused.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic math resources are already making lessons more engaging. From regrouping practice to fractions and place value, students are now able to visualize math concepts in a hands-on way. Our next step is to incorporate these tools into our upcoming math centers, where small groups will use the charts, clocks, and fraction circles to explore strategies together. Because of your kindness, my students are not only learning academics, they're also learning how to self-regulate, focus, and feel proud of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1749516931157,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-minds-focused-learners-a-comf/9389420/","projectTitle":"Flexible Minds, Focused Learners: A Comfy and Calm Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amezcua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8526333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691647815934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8526333"},{"teacherId":9700918,"projectId":9062099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project!!! Having enough hooks for each student to hang their backpack has made the space outside of our classroom much more organized. Students and families no longer need to walk around backpacks strewn across the ground. Additionally, this backpack rack has held up well of the summer and I'm able to use it for my next class of 4th graders. We continue to keep this space tidy and organized.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation to this project. These little things, like where to put their belongings, contribute to my students' overall experience at this school","fullyFundedDate":1740515093300,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-an-organized-start-to/9062099/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn! An Organized Start to the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700918_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724608948634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700918"},{"teacherId":9000534,"projectId":9344778,"letterContent":"It's so important for every child to see themselves reflected in the classroom—it helps build their confidence and sense of belonging. Thanks to the materials from this project, that's exactly what's happening!\r\n\r\nThe students are using all the new supplies, and they absolutely love them. The art station has truly come to life—it's now one of their favorite places in the classroom. There, they use the playdough tools to design, create, and express themselves—whether they're shaping self-portraits or crafting models of their families.\r\n\r\nI'm deeply grateful for your support. You're making a real and lasting difference in my classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1750169293139,"projectUrl":"project/tk-where-students-can-identify-themselv/9344778/","projectTitle":"TK Where Students Can Identify Themselves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9000534_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731360227340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9000534"},{"teacherId":9000534,"projectId":9205945,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank all the donors who made this project possible. Thanks to your generous support, my students now have easy access to wood blocks, train tracks, and other manipulatives through this wonderful cabinet.\r\n\r\nThe cabinet is easy to move around the carpet, which helps us create more space when students are building with the blocks or train tracks. It's also lockable, so I can safely store the materials over the weekend and have everything ready to go for Monday.\r\n\r\nThis cabinet has made a big difference in our classroom, and I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746674360195,"projectUrl":"project/transitional-kindergarten-classroom-is-i/9205945/","projectTitle":"Transitional Kindergarten Classroom Is in Need to Effectively Organize Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9000534_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731360227340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9000534"},{"teacherId":8526333,"projectId":7654178,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now equipped with an Apple TV 4K, and it has transformed the way my students engage with learning! With the Apple TV, I can wirelessly share lessons, videos, student work, and even interactive games right onto the big screen. This makes learning visual and fun—especially for our bilingual classroom where visuals help students understand both English and Spanish. Whether it's a math strategy demonstration, a science experiment video, or a storybook read-aloud, the Apple TV helps me keep students excited, focused, and participating in every lesson.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about seeing their own work projected onto the screen—it makes them feel proud and important! One student in particular, who is usually shy, has started volunteering more just for the chance to share her work with the class. And beyond the Apple TV, the supplies like dry erase markers, pencils, games, and hand sanitizer keep our classroom clean, colorful, and ready for learning. The math games and construction paper have been a hit during centers. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to feel successful and inspired every day!","fullyFundedDate":1691948088177,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-writing-creativit/7654178/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials (Writing, Creativity, Hygiene, Engagement)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amezcua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8526333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691647815934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8526333"},{"teacherId":9911916,"projectId":9087876,"letterContent":"It has been an absolute joy to be able to implement a new learning tool in our 3rd grade classroom. Not only has my instruction improved by utilizing the tools available in our new classroom iPad, but my students have also been able to enjoy the benefits of this new piece of technology. Our students use the iPad to show their work in front of the class, to embark on research projects, and even to learn and practice coding. \r\n\r\nOne of the most helpful components of this new technology has simply been the ability to project a document and work on it in real time. This is crucial when showing students new math strategies and giving students sentence starters in writing class. I am thankful for your generous donation and your support of public education. This school year felt exciting and productive with the addition of our new classroom iPad.","fullyFundedDate":1738269233775,"projectUrl":"project/quality-instruction-with-technology-nav/9087876/","projectTitle":"Quality Instruction with Technology: Navigating Digital Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cecilia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9911916_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738200248044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9911916"},{"teacherId":9226572,"projectId":9081294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Your kindness has played a key role in helping us create a tech-savvy classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWe are absolutely thrilled with our new iPad! It has made navigating our tech-heavy curriculum so much easier and more efficient. The students especially love being able to project their work using the iPad! It has truly transformed classroom participation into something engaging, dynamic, and fun.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1737903568107,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-education-with-technology/9081294/","projectTitle":"Transforming Education with Technology: Navigating digital Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barajas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226572_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693084199440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226572"},{"teacherId":9700918,"projectId":9083883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! You've supported a project that has been an essential piece to my life as a teacher. As we near the end of the year, I have one more round of report cards. Having this organization system has eased some of the stress because I don't have to keep track of stacks and stacks of student work. I'm able to grade tests and essays and immediately put them away into students' files! I can also much more easily access student work instead of having to look locate a stack, and then find a specific student's work in that stack.\r\n\r\nIn the near future, my goal is for each student to make a digital portfolio of their file and reflect on what they've accomplished this year. I don't think this will happen by the time I upload photos, but please know that it is a practice I'd like for all my future students to have at the end of each trimester. Again, thank you for supporting this project that has been so essential to the flow of my life as a teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1738558548425,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-for-their-hard-work/9083883/","projectTitle":"A Home for Their Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700918_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724608948634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700918"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4421","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":395,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.7,"schoolId":4421,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dolores Huerta Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dolores Huerta Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-francisco-unified-school-district/fairmount-elementary-school/4421"}