{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Anne Darling Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9821953,"projectId":9962272,"letterContent":"The impact of these new dry-erase resources has been immediate and transformative for our second graders. During a recent math lesson on multi-digit addition, I watched a student who usually hesitates to write anything down happily scribbling and regrouping numbers in their new pocket sleeve and white boards. When they realized they could simply wipe away a mistake, their anxiety vanished, and they proudly told me they weren't \"scared of the big numbers anymore.\" When the students first saw the vibrant markers and shiny sleeves, the room was filled with \"oohs\" and \"ahhs\"—they were thrilled to have their own \"signature\" colors, which instantly turned a standard Tuesday into a special event.\r\n\r\nNow that they've mastered using these tools for daily drills, our next step is to use them for collaborative storyboarding in our upcoming writing unit. The ability to sketch, erase, and rearrange their ideas in real-time is helping them embrace the editing process as a natural part of learning. By removing the fear of a \"permanent\" mistake on paper, these materials have truly unlocked a new level of confidence and creativity in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768507968381,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-and-repeat/9962272/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, and Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9821953_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y614&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737263430164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821953"},{"teacherId":8604117,"projectId":9558093,"letterContent":"I want to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to my \"Mark Your Words\" Expo Marker Project. Your generosity truly means more than I can express. As a teacher, it can sometimes be difficult to provide every single material students need to learn in the most engaging and effective ways. Many of the supplies that make learning interactive and exciting are things we often have to find creative ways to obtain. Because of generous donors like you, my students now have access to tools that help bring our lessons to life. Finding a community of people who believe in supporting classrooms and investing in students is such a blessing, and I feel incredibly grateful to have received your support.\r\n\r\nExpo markers may seem like a simple classroom supply, but in our classroom they are used every single day. They allow my students to actively participate in lessons rather than just watching or listening. One of the biggest ways we use them is during our phonics instruction. My students use whiteboards and Expo markers to practice building words, writing sounds they hear, breaking words into syllables, and experimenting with spelling patterns. Instead of simply looking at words on a page, they get to physically write, erase, and try again. This hands-on practice helps them develop confidence as readers and writers. The ability to quickly erase and correct their work encourages students to take risks and try new words without feeling afraid of making mistakes. Because of your donations, every child can participate fully during these lessons, and no one has to sit out due to a lack of supplies.\r\n\r\nIn addition to phonics, the markers are used throughout our day across many subjects. During math, students use them to solve problems, draw models, and show their thinking on their whiteboards. During writing, they use them to brainstorm ideas, practice sentence structure, and work through spelling strategies. We also use them during small group instruction, partner work, and quick formative assessments that help me check for understanding in real time. These markers support an interactive learning environment where students are constantly engaged rather than passively observing. I will be sharing pictures so you can see just how often these markers are in action and how excited students are to use them. Your donation is not just providing a supply—it is supporting meaningful learning experiences that happen throughout our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have the opportunity to practice important skills in a way that is engaging, collaborative, and confidence-building. Classroom supplies like these may seem small, but they play a huge role in making learning accessible and enjoyable. When students are able to actively participate, they develop stronger skills and a greater love for learning. Knowing that there are people out there who care about their education and are willing to support them is incredibly powerful. On behalf of my entire classroom, thank you for believing in my students and for helping make our classroom a place where learning is interactive, exciting, and full of opportunity. Your kindness and generosity are making a real difference in the lives of my students, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762266315075,"projectUrl":"project/mark-my-words-we-need-expo-markers/9558093/","projectTitle":"Mark My Words… We Need Expo Markers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8604117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684891208015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8604117"},{"teacherId":1594859,"projectId":9524326,"letterContent":"I really appreciate your generous heart in supporting my classroom. When the class received TIME for Kids, my students were eager to read the magazines. I used them to help develop my students' reading comprehension and to learn about different ideas and cultures outside of their community.\r\n\r\nWhen we read the \"Got Grub?\" article, the students were fascinated to learn that insects are a food source in as many as 80% of the world's countries, something they had never heard about before. They even asked what insects taste like. I have never tasted them myself, so I couldn't fully explain, but I shared that different countries eat different kinds of insects and that raising insects requires much less space than raising cows or chickens.\r\n\r\nAnother article that had a real impact on my students was \"Digital Defender.\" We learned how important it is to be careful about what we share online and how students can help educate their parents and grandparents to prevent scammers and cybercrime. It was an eye-opening lesson that showed us how cautious we need to be, even when playing games online. Students learned never to share any private information on the internet.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for providing additional reading materials for my classroom, which my students can also take home to help educate them about the world beyond what they learn at school.","fullyFundedDate":1760725690488,"projectUrl":"project/opening-doors-through-reading/9524326/","projectTitle":"Opening Doors Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Song","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1594859_orig.jpg?crop=1241,1241,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753465693440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teamsong"},{"teacherId":10171453,"projectId":9583821,"letterContent":"Our new classroom materials-- crayons, glue sticks, pencils, and composition notebooks-- have quickly become an essential part of our social studies interactive notebooks. Students use these tools daily to build colorful, organized, and meaningful pages that support their learning. One of our favorite projects so far has been creating \"Our Rules at Home and School\" foldable. Students colored and wrote important rules, as well as glued in to assemble the foldable into their notebooks. These hands-on resources allowed students to personalize their work and stay engaged while building a notebook they can be proud of. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and joyful. Several students couldn't believe the supplies were for them and asked excitedly if they could start using them right away. The fresh crayons and bright highlighters made the activities feel special and motivated them to put extra care into their illustrations, notes, and diagrams. Their excitement showed just how much these simple tools can transform the learning atmosphere and help students feel valued. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps involve continuing to grow our interactive notebooks as we begin our unit to explore families, traditions, and how communities work together. They will create notebook pages comparing family traditions, draw and label important community places, and build mini-books showing the importance of being a good citizen. The new materials will help them highlight key ideas, illustrate their understanding, and assemble interactive pages that make these concepts come to life. Thanks to our donors, students can fully engage int his hands-on learning as they deepen their understanding of their roles in their community.","fullyFundedDate":1755999085123,"projectUrl":"project/encourage-engaging-social-studies-in-fir/9583821/","projectTitle":"Encourage engaging social studies in first grade with interactive notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171453_orig.jpg?crop=922,923,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755120775064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171453"},{"teacherId":2791558,"projectId":9567643,"letterContent":"We are having so much fun with the new equipment! The students have been using the gear during our \"Movement Stations\" unit, where each station focuses on a different skill—throwing, catching, balance, and teamwork. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of third graders use the new paddles to practice partner passing. They were cheering each other on, helping each other improve, and the whole class was just buzzing with positive energy!\r\n\r\nThe students are very excited every time I bring out a new set of equipment that the school received with this project. The students love to play in new ways. The equipment has allowed me to do a varitey of things across grade levels. It has helped keep PE fresh and exciting. \r\n\r\nNext, we're moving into a unit all about teamwork and problem-solving. We'll be using the new equipment for cooperative games—things like relay challenges and partner activities where students have to communicate and work together. These resources are helping them build not only physical skills, but also confidence and collaboration. We can't wait to keep growing, learning, and staying active!","fullyFundedDate":1758501220767,"projectUrl":"project/special-day-exceptional-students-var/9567643/","projectTitle":"Special Day - Exceptional Students - Varied PE","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2791558_orig.png?crop=280,280,x8,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631752538960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2791558"},{"teacherId":8604117,"projectId":9557975,"letterContent":"When our Fun Friday materials arrived, my students were beyond excited. Fridays have always been special, but now they feel like a true celebration. The moment they first saw all the new activities, they couldn't stop smiling and jumping around. Bingo has become the biggest hit in our classroom—every single student wants to play. It has been amazing to see how motivated they are to learn their numbers and letters because they know they need them to win. Even my quieter students are suddenly enthusiastic, calling out their letters with confidence and cheering each other on.\r\n\r\nEvery Friday, students choose a Fun Friday station—games, art, building, or partner activities—and these materials have turned that time into something they look forward to all week. The games have helped them build social skills, teamwork, and patience in a fun and safe way. For several students who struggle with routines, Fun Friday has become a powerful motivator; they work hard all week to earn their spot and participate fully. It has created such a positive classroom culture.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to deepen the SEL part of Fun Friday. Students will begin taking turns as station leaders, teaching their classmates how to play the games and use materials responsibly. This adds ownership and strengthens their communication skills. Thanks to your generosity, our Fridays aren't just fun—they're full of learning, community, and joy. We are truly grateful for the impact you've made on our class.","fullyFundedDate":1760655879009,"projectUrl":"project/fun-is-the-assignment-especially-on-fri/9557975/","projectTitle":"Fun is the Assignment (Especially on Fridays)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8604117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684891208015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8604117"},{"teacherId":10070254,"projectId":9591368,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new whiteboards, markers, and erasers during our daily lessons to make learning more interactive and hands-on. We use them to visualize ideas during read-alouds, work through math problems together, and quickly check for understanding during lessons. The lap desks have given students flexible seating options, which helps them stay focused and comfortable during independent work. Many students love using the lap desks to find a quiet spot where they can still see the board clearly.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during our read-aloud of Indian Shoes. As I read the story of Ray and Grampa Halfmoon, I asked students to draw what they pictured on their whiteboards. Some drew the baseball game scene, others illustrated the shoe store, and a few captured the close relationship between Ray and his grandfather. When we paused to share, students excitedly compared their drawings, noticed new details in the text, and discussed how their visualizations helped them understand the setting and characters more deeply.\r\n\r\nWhen students saw the new materials in class, they were thrilled! Many of them gasped when they realized everyone would have their own whiteboard and markers. They immediately wanted to try them out in our lessons. The lap desks were just as popular because my students love being able to choose where to sit and felt proud to use the new materials.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using the whiteboards to support our math lessons, especially as we move into multiplication and division. The boards allow students to show their work and try different strategies.. The lap desks will keep supporting flexible learning by giving students the option to sit where they're most comfortable and where they can clearly see the board during independent and group work.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758221250782,"projectUrl":"project/write-work-anywhere/9591368/","projectTitle":"Write & Work Anywhere","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070254"},{"teacherId":1594859,"projectId":9500610,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with the basic essentials I need to teach 22 students from many different backgrounds. They are so grateful to know that so many people care about them. It is also a relief not to have to ask parents who are financially struggling to donate items for our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for your generosity. It is inspiring to know that we have so many caring adults in this world who are invested in the future of our country's leaders and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1754025067120,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9500610/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Song","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1594859_orig.jpg?crop=1241,1241,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753465693440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teamsong"},{"teacherId":8604117,"projectId":9450577,"letterContent":"When our magnet tiles arrived, my students lit up with excitement—some of them literally gasped. They immediately got to work building towers, bridges, and little \"cities,\" and it was the first time I had seen every student so engaged at the same time. One moment that stood out was during our STEM challenge: students had to design a structure tall enough to hold a small toy without falling. I watched them brainstorm, test, fail, and rebuild together. The conversations they had—\"What if we make a wider base?\" \"Let's reinforce this side!\"—were exactly the problem-solving moments I hoped this project would create.\r\n\r\nThese magnet tiles have become a core part of our engineering block. Students use them daily to explore shapes, stability, symmetry, and teamwork. For my English learners and students with IEPs, the tiles have offered a hands-on way to express ideas without needing perfect language. They've collaborated more confidently and shown growth in communication because this tool makes participation accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to take these engineering skills even further. Students will begin planning and sketching their designs before building, learning how real engineers move from an idea to a blueprint to a finished structure. We'll also introduce small group challenges where each team creates a bridge, vehicle, or building with a specific purpose. Thanks to your generosity, my students are discovering not only how to build—but how to think like engineers. Your support has made a real impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754319024758,"projectUrl":"project/future-engineers-at-play/9450577/","projectTitle":"Future Engineers at Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8604117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684891208015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8604117"},{"teacherId":8604117,"projectId":8607077,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity in supporting our classroom pantry. The snacks you helped provide, especially the Slim Jims, were an instant hit and disappeared in a matter of days! Knowing they had access to these snacks made such a difference for my students, keeping them energized and focused throughout the day. Your kindness brought smiles to their faces and filled their hearts with so much joy.\r\n\r\nThe pantry became a true haven for my students. It was open before school, during testing, and after school, giving them a sense of comfort and security. Whether they needed a quick bite to help them concentrate or a little extra nourishment after a long day, they knew they could count on the pantry thanks to your thoughtful donation. Seeing their excitement and gratitude when they realized people cared enough to contribute was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour support went beyond providing snacks—it showed my students that they are valued and cared for by their community. You made a meaningful impact on their daily lives, and for that, we are so thankful. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733164062188,"projectUrl":"project/power-of-food-for-our-brains/8607077/","projectTitle":"Power of Food for Our Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8604117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684891208015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8604117"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4921","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":273,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":82,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.2,"schoolId":4921,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Anne Darling Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Anne Darling Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-jose-unified-school-district/anne-darling-elementary-school/4921"}