{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sutro Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4762527,"projectId":9695926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of jars, pipe cleaners, and pom-poms! They've already made such an impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe're using the jars to study plant growth from seed to sprout, build mini ecosystems and terrariums. Having these materials on hand helps turn abstract science concepts into real, hands-on learning. Students were able to observe more closely, record data with purpose, and strengthen their scientific thinking skills.\r\n\r\nBeyond science, your donation is also enriching our art projects. The glass jars has helped us transformed into Christmas reindeer vases and lanterns, shadow-and-light art, and other creative pieces. These projects not only spark creativity but also show students how everyday objects can be reused in meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students' learning and creativity. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1758220955534,"projectUrl":"project/jars-of-possibility-inspiring-curiosity/9695926/","projectTitle":"Jars of Possibility: Inspiring Curiosity and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4762527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683398966255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tchen315"},{"teacherId":4762527,"projectId":9742886,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been buzzing with creativity and joy! We used the new Halloween-themed boxes, bags, pipe cleaners, cups, googly eyes, and pom-poms to kick off a special hands-on STEAM craft project. Students designed their own \"Spooky Critter Boxes,\" where they experimented with shape, structure, and imaginative character creation.\r\n\r\n It was heartwarming to see students who are often shy become leaders in collaborating with others in different classes to make the Popmixs for our Spooktacular fundraiser. These materials didn't just provide a fun craft, they supported fine motor development, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. Students had to think about how to attach pieces securely, balance decorations, and use the supplies in unique ways.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be extending this project into a writing activity, where students will describe their creations and give them character backstories. They are excited to share their spooky critters with families and display them around the classroom as part of our fall celebration.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this meaningful, joyful learning possible. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1758850715092,"projectUrl":"project/spooky-season-creative-minds-crafts-t/9742886/","projectTitle":"Spooky Season, Creative Minds: Crafts, Treats, and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4762527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683398966255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tchen315"},{"teacherId":4762527,"projectId":9482735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of notebooks, binders and sleeve protectors for our classroom. They have been so useful in keeping our anchor charts organized and accessible for students, while the notebooks have given my students a special space to record their ideas in reading, writing, science, and math.\r\n\r\nMy students were so happy to receive these supplies. They are already putting them to good use and are excited to have their own tools to support their learning. Your kindness has truly brought joy to our classroom and made a meaningful difference in how my students engage with their work each day.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755885322664,"projectUrl":"project/get-ready-to-start-writing/9482735/","projectTitle":"Get Ready to Start Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4762527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683398966255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tchen315"},{"teacherId":4762527,"projectId":9292122,"letterContent":"Thanks to the addition of book bins and a sturdy classroom bookshelf, my students have transformed into full-time, enthusiastic readers. Having an organized and inviting space for books has made reading both accessible and exciting. Students now have ownership of their book bins, which allow them to keep a personal collection of stories at their fingertips. This independence has encouraged them to read more often during independent reading time, after finishing classwork, and even by choice during recess.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelf has also become a centerpiece of our classroom, turning our reading corner into a welcoming space that draws students in. Instead of seeing reading as an assignment, many of my students now see it as a daily habit and a source of joy. They eagerly trade books, recommend titles to friends, and challenge themselves with new genres. The book bins and bookshelf haven't just organized our classroom, they've built a community of readers who are growing in stamina, comprehension, and love for reading every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746511783619,"projectUrl":"project/new-combo-class-needs-bookshelves-and-bi/9292122/","projectTitle":"New Combo Class Needs Bookshelves and Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4762527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683398966255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tchen315"},{"teacherId":6678734,"projectId":8157854,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your contribution to our school last year. When our PA system broke, it immediately impacted our sense of community as events like morning announcements and Friday recess Dance parties were affected. However, with the quick action of donors, we were able to reconvene our treasured traditions!! \r\nThank you for giving us a new PA system so that we could continue our usual routines and hold fun events in the yard like Jump Rope for Heart!!\r\n\r\nYour continued support of my classroom and school community is so appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1705603821339,"projectUrl":"project/build-community-with-a-new-pa-system/8157854/","projectTitle":"Build Community With A New PA System","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6678734_orig.png?crop=685,685,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755217076317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katys"},{"teacherId":4762527,"projectId":9055017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing my students with essential math and science materials. Because of your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with calculators, binders, pens, notebooks, journals, and more tools that are already making a big impact.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are more than just materials they are helping my students stay organized, take better notes, solve problems more efficiently, and document their thinking as they explore complex concepts. Having the right tools allows them to focus more on learning and less on what they're missing. It's helping build stronger study habits, deeper understanding, and greater confidence in both math and science.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited and ready to dive into their lessons. They're asking more questions, thinking more critically, and engaging with the material in meaningful ways. Your donation has opened doors for them to learn more effectively and feel proud of the work they're doing.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1744761992548,"projectUrl":"project/make-math-and-science-fun/9055017/","projectTitle":"Make Math and Science Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4762527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683398966255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tchen315"},{"teacherId":4762527,"projectId":9307470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring more books into our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a wider variety of engaging and inspiring reads and they couldn't be more excited!\r\n\r\nThere's a real buzz in the room as students explore new series and share recommendations with each other. They are especially interested in the Twisted Tales and Unfortunate Events series. They are already calling dibs on them and several students have already found new favorites. It's so heartwarming to see their enthusiasm grow as they dive into stories that spark their imagination and curiosity.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful difference. It's not just about books it's about nurturing a love of reading that will stay with them for years to come. Thank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of stories.","fullyFundedDate":1746787224106,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-new-class-library/9307470/","projectTitle":"Building our New Class Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4762527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683398966255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tchen315"},{"teacherId":4762527,"projectId":9056750,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of mason jars and magnifying glasses to our classroom. Your contribution has already made a meaningful impact. The mason jars are being used for hands-on science projects housing everything from plant and making terrariums as ecosystems for observations and the magnifying glasses have opened up a whole new world of exploration and curiosity for our students.\r\n\r\nIn a time when classroom resources can be limited, your support reminds us that we are not alone in our mission to inspire young minds. You've given our students tools to think critically, explore creatively, and learn joyfully.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our classroom and in the power of curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1739556936204,"projectUrl":"project/magnifying-glass-and-jars-for-science/9056750/","projectTitle":"Magnifying Glass and Jars for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4762527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683398966255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tchen315"},{"teacherId":4823778,"projectId":8732876,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your contributions to making our students' final year in elementary school so memorable! Ever since we received the final product, the students have been excited to wear them to school almost every day! They are so proud of the school spirit, especially the fact that the class shirt represents them fully as the upcoming graduating class. Parents are also excited as they see their children looking bright and energetic for the rest of the school year. Therefore, thank you all for the donations, which would have been quite difficult for our Title 1 school community to raise dollar-for-dollar to provide this sense of school pride and memory for our fifth graders!","fullyFundedDate":1732952911185,"projectUrl":"project/class-shirts-to-celebrate-our-elementary/8732876/","projectTitle":"Class Shirts to Celebrate Our Elementary Students' Senior Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Louie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4823778_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649658753601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/louie-8ubbletree"},{"teacherId":9740356,"projectId":8755357,"letterContent":"First of all, I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU for your generous donation to my classroom. Thanks to your donation, I was able to provide headphones and seat cushions for my students.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are used almost every day and fit my growing students better than the old ones. The students use them for research, individualized support tailored to their needs, and across all academic subjects.\r\n\r\nThe students LOVE the seat cushions! They give them the ability to work anywhere in the classroom—whether independently, with a partner, or in a whole-group setting. This would not have been possible without your donation. Thank you for supporting me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1734833398754,"projectUrl":"project/hear-the-future-donate-headphones-to-ou/8755357/","projectTitle":"Hear the Future: Donate Headphones to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9740356_orig.jpg?crop=239,239,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726029871311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740356"},{"teacherId":4823778,"projectId":8494343,"letterContent":"Thank you all for the support of our classroom. The material you all funded has been helping our classroom to be more interactive, especially with the upgraded library system. Students have fun checking out books like a real library and I, the teacher, also do not have to be worried about looking for missing books. It made our classroom so much more organized and innovative! While on the topic of technology, the HDMI connector was also a great improvement in our classroom; we used fewer wires and cables to the projector, providing a safer learning environment for our students!\r\n\r\nYour contributions do not stop there! While it was a farfetched request, this campaign was my attempt at a one-time request for material throughout the year! We have stronger board magnets that help keep our anchor charts and displays up for convenient and easier access to our students. We got fundraiser and field trip materials, and we are excited to reach our goal soon as we approach our fifth-grade camping trip! Moreover, you all have completed our dream to gift our soon-to-be graduates with lots of meaningful graduation goodies and souvenirs (i.e. picture frames for their diplomas, and utensils and organizers for their middle school).\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for the huge impact and miraculous classroom you have granted to our students. Your contributions not only covered us for this year but some of the materials will benefit our students for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1731540383585,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-classroom-technology-libr/8494343/","projectTitle":"Materials for Classroom Technology, Library, Field Trips, Fundraisers, and Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Louie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4823778_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649658753601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/louie-8ubbletree"},{"teacherId":4762527,"projectId":8926349,"letterContent":"Mason jars, highlighters, and spoons have helped my students in their science experiments, making the learning process both more engaging and effective. The mason jars have been a game-changer when it comes to hands-on experiments. The clear glass allows my students to see exactly what's happening in their experiments, whether observing plants' growth or testing the effects of different liquids. One of the most memorable activities was when they created \"lava lamps\" with oil and water. The mason jars were perfect for that project because the students could clearly see how the different liquids interacted. Plus, the jars made it easy to store their experiments for days, allowing them to track changes over time.\r\nHighlighters have helped my students stay organized and focused, especially during data collection and when documenting their findings. As they worked through the scientific method, they used different colors to highlight various parts of their science notes. The highlighters turned lab reports from a tedious task into something more interactive, and they even got a bit creative with color-coding their notes!\r\nLastly, the simple spoons have been surprisingly useful, particularly for experiments that require precision in measurements and mixing. For example, when we did a density experiment, the students used spoons to carefully add different substances to water and mix them. The spoons helped them measure out small amounts of materials without making a mess. \r\nOverall, these items you've donated have made science experiments more hands-on and interactive for my students. 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