{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tenderloin Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4647211,"projectId":9973204,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your kind and generous contribution to our classroom project. Your support has made a real difference in how our students learn every day!\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we were able to purchase pencils so every student is ready to write, draw, and create and a pencil sharpener so those pencils are always ready to go.\r\nThe whiteboard markers have been used for engaging math and literacy games that get the whole class moving. My class has been so excited to use the whiteboard markers during our math time! The math games have helped my students practice their math facts in a way that makes learning exciting. They love the math card games so much they want to play it during their free time. \r\n\r\nOur students took part in an exciting hands-on experiment exploring the properties of materials — discovering how different materials look, feel, and behave in the world around us. The paper plates, paper bags, foil, plastic utensils have been used for science experiments for our properties of materials science unit. My students loved being able to use the hands on materials to learn about different properties. \r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem small, but to our students they mean the world. Every time a child picks up a pencil, solves a math problem, races to the whiteboard during a game, or discovers something new through science, your generosity is part of that moment.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education and for investing in our students' future. We are so grateful to have supporters like you in our corner!","fullyFundedDate":1776208853978,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9973204/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Der","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4647211_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659465355774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4647211"},{"teacherId":8800137,"projectId":9984145,"letterContent":"Your generosity changes lives. Thank you for being our hero today! Small acts, big impact. Thank you for believing in us.Grateful doesn't begin to cover it. Thank you for your support! The kids will be so happy when they get there little in Goody, bag with yummy and fun things. Thank you so much 💓When I count my blessings, I count you twice.I don't know how I would have managed without your help and support.Thank you for being you I'm deeply grateful for your kind gesture.Thank you for going out of your way to help me.Your support has been truly appreciated","fullyFundedDate":1778060251894,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-yummy-bag/9984145/","projectTitle":"5TH Grade Yummy Bag","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8800137_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665769889817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8800137"},{"teacherId":3079071,"projectId":10153010,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity in fully funding our project, our students now have access to a beautiful collection of pop-up books that have truly transformed their reading experience. These interactive texts do more than tell a story—they invite students to engage closely with illustrations, notice details, and make connections between images and words. As they explore each page, students are practicing important literacy skills such as sequencing, predicting, retelling, and building vocabulary. The hands-on nature of pop-up books also supports comprehension by helping students visualize story elements in a concrete and memorable way.\r\n\r\nReading in our library has become even more joyful and dynamic. Students eagerly gather around to share books, carefully turning pages and discussing what they notice. Many choose to revisit the same book multiple times, which strengthens fluency and confidence. These books have also created opportunities for collaborative reading, where students read together, ask questions, and learn from one another in an engaging, low-pressure environment.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant readers are now some of the most enthusiastic participants during library time. They are drawn to the interactive elements and feel successful as they explore the stories. Your support has not only provided high-quality materials, but it has also helped foster excitement, confidence, and a deeper love of reading in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1773708604831,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-books-to-life/10153010/","projectTitle":"Bringing Books to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ayanalthompson"},{"teacherId":9575939,"projectId":10026029,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding snacks for our classroom community! We are so grateful. These snacks allow our days to run so much smoother. Students are much more regulated when they are not hungry, allowing for their brains and hearts to grow in school. Many of my students show up to school hungry and tired and these snacks give them the energy to start their days off on the right note! Snack time has also allowed moments for students to connect with each other over something yummy! Thank you so so much!","fullyFundedDate":1770393336687,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-kindergarten-success/10026029/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suroor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9575939_orig.png?crop=1315,1315,x257,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719470874963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9575939"},{"teacherId":9766591,"projectId":9767487,"letterContent":"thank you for your generous support of our project, \"A Bite of Hope for Tenderloin Students.\" Your contribution has made a meaningful and immediate impact on the children we serve.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we have been able to provide nutritious snacks to students in the Tenderloin—many of whom face daily challenges with food access. These snacks may seem simple, but for our students, they offer energy to focus, comfort during the school day, and a sense of care and support.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us:\r\n\t•\tProvide healthy, accessible snacks to students in need\r\n\t•\tSupport students' focus, energy, and overall well-being during the school day\r\n\t•\tCreate a more welcoming and supportive environment for children and families\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students are not only better nourished, but also feel seen and supported. Something as small as a snack can make a big difference in a child's day—and your kindness made that possible.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your compassion and partnership. Thank you for helping us bring a \"bite of hope\" to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767214418359,"projectUrl":"project/a-bite-of-hope-for-tenderloin-students/9767487/","projectTitle":"A Bite of Hope for Tenderloin Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hussein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9766591_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735156776117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9766591"},{"teacherId":6058342,"projectId":9785028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Building Imagination and Fine Motor Skills in Pre-K.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to early childhood education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to hands-on math materials that help them explore numbers, counting, sorting, and patterns through play. At the Pre-K level, math learning is most effective when children can touch, move, and manipulate objects. These materials help students develop early number sense and strengthen their fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThe dramatic play materials, including play food and community helper career vests, have also transformed our dramatic play area. Students are using these items to role-play as chefs, grocery store workers, doctors, and other community helpers. While they play, they naturally practice important skills such as counting food items, sharing with friends, taking turns, and developing language and social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nThe kinetic sand has become another favorite in our classroom. It gives students a calming sensory experience while helping them develop hand strength and coordination. As they scoop, mold, and shape the sand, they are building the fine motor control that will later support writing and other classroom tasks.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, school is where they first discover the joy of building and creating with high-quality materials. Your donation helps make learning more engaging, playful, and meaningful. It enables our students to explore their ideas, express their creativity, and practice essential skills for future writing and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1765771091508,"projectUrl":"project/building-imagination-and-fine-motor-skil/9785028/","projectTitle":"Building Imagination and Fine Motor Skills in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6058342_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542149834854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrleonv"},{"teacherId":4610219,"projectId":10120938,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom speaker project! The new speaker has made a huge difference during our STEM lessons. Recently, while students were sharing bridge designs, one student explained their idea through the microphone and a classmate across the room said, \"Oh! I heard that strategy—I want to try that!\" Being able to clearly hear each other's thinking has made discussions more engaging and inclusive. Because of your generosity, every student's voice can be heard, valued, and celebrated in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772581435359,"projectUrl":"project/turn-up-the-volume-on-learning/10120938/","projectTitle":"Turn Up the Volume on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irma Nugroho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4610219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531435510616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-nugroho"},{"teacherId":4610219,"projectId":10034575,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our All Day Read! celebration. Your generosity helped us turn our classroom into a joyful reading space filled with student photos, decorations, and places to share our thinking. During the event, one student proudly pointed to their photo on the wall and said, \"Look, that's me as a reader!\" Students eagerly wrote their book responses on sentence strips and shared them with classmates. Because of you, reading felt special, exciting, and something my second graders were proud to celebrate together.","fullyFundedDate":1770061501180,"projectUrl":"project/all-day-read/10034575/","projectTitle":"All Day Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irma Nugroho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4610219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531435510616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-nugroho"},{"teacherId":4610219,"projectId":10005592,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom pop-up book project! My second graders were amazed the first time we opened one together during reading time. As a page popped up showing a giant ocean wave, one student shouted, \"Whoa, the book is moving!\" Soon students gathered around, eagerly turning pages and sharing what they noticed in the pictures and text. The pop-up features helped them better understand the story and sparked lots of excited discussion. Because of your generosity, reading in our classroom feels magical and even more engaging for our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1768508107835,"projectUrl":"project/pop-up-books/10005592/","projectTitle":"Pop Up Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irma Nugroho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4610219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531435510616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-nugroho"},{"teacherId":4610219,"projectId":9965194,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our screen-printing self-portrait project! My second graders were thrilled to try a new art technique. One student carefully rolled ink over their design and gasped when we lifted the screen to reveal the print, saying, \"It looks like a real artist made it!\" Soon the whole class was excitedly comparing their colorful portraits and pointing out the textures and layers they created. Because of your support, students were able to explore creativity, build confidence, and feel proud seeing their ideas turn into professional-looking prints.","fullyFundedDate":1766856783236,"projectUrl":"project/screen-printing-self-portrait/9965194/","projectTitle":"Screen Printing Self Portrait","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irma Nugroho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4610219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531435510616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-nugroho"},{"teacherId":4610219,"projectId":9951190,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our embossed foil self-portrait project! My second graders were so excited to explore identity through art using the foil sheets and colorful Sharpies. During the lesson, one student carefully pressed patterns into the foil to create curly hair and said, \"It looks shiny like my real hair!\" Students proudly shared their portraits and talked about the details that make them unique. Because of your generosity, our young artists were able to express themselves, build fine motor skills, and create artwork they were truly proud of.","fullyFundedDate":1765771091616,"projectUrl":"project/self-portraits/9951190/","projectTitle":"Self Portraits!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irma Nugroho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4610219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531435510616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/i-nugroho"},{"teacherId":4610219,"projectId":9937636,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our lined Post-it poster paper project! Your support has made a big difference in our classroom. These large sticky pages help us create clear anchor charts that students use during reading, writing, and math. Recently, a group of second graders used the poster paper to work together on a reading activity about character traits. They proudly wrote their ideas and evidence on the chart and shared it with the class. One student said, \"Now everyone can see how we figured it out!\" Because of you, student thinking is visible, organized, and celebrated in our classroom. 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