{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grant Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1501146,"projectId":10380659,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a more creative, comfortable, and welcoming place to learn! Your donations have provided us with wonderful new supplies, including Mr. Sketch markers, glitter markers, and sketchbooks that will inspire students to express their creativity, explore their artistic talents, and bring their ideas to life. These materials will give students more opportunities to create, experiment, and find joy in art.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also helped us create a classroom environment that supports the different needs of every student. The magazine boxes will allow students to keep their personal belongings organized while giving us the flexibility to move around the classroom and enjoy different seating arrangements. The calm corner chair will provide a cozy, welcoming space where students can take a moment to reset, reflect, and regulate their emotions when they need a little extra time for themselves.\r\n\r\nFinally, the hand mirrors will become a special part of our daily affirmations, encouraging students to look at themselves and recognize their own strengths, value, and potential. Every item you have donated serves a meaningful purpose, and together they help create a classroom where students feel inspired, supported, confident, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing in our students and making such a positive impact on their everyday school experience. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1787155699842,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-it/10380659/","projectTitle":"Back to It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1501146_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784644734820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1501146"},{"teacherId":263474,"projectId":10619638,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to tell you how excited my students were to see the mega magnet tiles for the first time. They screamed with joy when I opened the boxes and their eyes were wide open in awe seeing how the pieces could connect to one another. Every day since receiving the tiles my students have used them to make rocket ships, houses, mazes and more. I love seeing how their builds have evolved from the first time using the tiles to now and cannot wait to see what they will come up with next. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity in helping this project come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1790603260572,"projectUrl":"project/mega-builders/10619638/","projectTitle":"Mega Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cattin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluk"},{"teacherId":9190508,"projectId":10523373,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for helping support the students in my classroom. Students use the supplies every single day. They appreciate the new whiteboards and love that it's double sided for math and ELA. \r\n\r\nThe notebooks help them learn with more accuracy because the graph paper has squares that resemble units when making arrays. \r\n\r\nWe love the book shelves and use them to display books that we are uplifting every month. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate each and every one of you for contributing and helping make our classroom better.","fullyFundedDate":1787234482897,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/10523373/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9190508_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692115582776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-garcia1001"},{"teacherId":1538300,"projectId":10262650,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. My kindergarten students are bright eyed and eager to take on the world. They have energy that won't stop and learn best with hands on experiences. Providing my students with different learning experiences helps develop a love of learning. The sensory table is already providing my students with many opportunities to develop their fine motor skills as well as developing curiosity and creativity. They truly love their time at the sensory table. \r\nKindergarten kids are amazing! Watching my students learn through play and seeing their faces light up with excitement as they discover and master new skills has always been one of the most rewarding parts of each day. My students have explored using different tools in the sensory table with water. It has been fun watching them splash around and giggle with joy. I am looking forward to using other things in the table like sand, rice, water beads and so much more. The learning that will take place with the sensory table will be a highlight for many many years. \r\n\r\nOne of my goals as a kindergarten teacher is that my kids grow a love for learning and school. Kindergarten is a magical year and I want my students to experience that magic every day inside and outside of our classroom. You have helped me share that magic and joy with my students and I am beyond grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778043651760,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-fun-in-kindergarten/10262650/","projectTitle":"Hands on Fun in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reichhold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1538300_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y348&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628400256329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tracy-cooper"},{"teacherId":9314618,"projectId":10174944,"letterContent":"While some of the items did not arrive, I got to put the money to good use! I ended up being able to get window film to help block out the recess shenanigans and help the students in the classroom be able to focus. Bonus points because I've gotten a lot of complements on the aesthetics!\r\n\r\nCurious the kids were when they first saw our new yellow contraptions. After being introduced to how they work, however, the students became BIG fans of the new lap tables. They allow them the flexibility and mobility to work in other spaces of the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and kindness. <3","fullyFundedDate":1778128764221,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom/10174944/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9314618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702523265934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9314618"},{"teacherId":1216996,"projectId":10495966,"letterContent":"My students are using the new toys every day. They love to play at the water table, even if the weather is bad, and make the fish float on the water blocks or stack them high to see what happens when they fall over. They love the ice cubes and penguins. In fact, I need to get another box! These toys are in high demand because everyone wants to play. The children who choose to play in the kitchen daily are loving the new coffee maker and blender. They think they are great! I get coffee and smoothies every day.\r\n\r\nThe children are always excited to see new toys. They love free play. It's fun but so important for their development. They are using language, negotiating, motor and thinking skills. The children are also able to express their creativity and build confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThe old toys needed a refresh. The children were playing with very old things. I'm so glad that they can have something new and shiny!","fullyFundedDate":1787201542636,"projectUrl":"project/old-classroom-toys-need-a-refresh/10495966/","projectTitle":"Old Classroom Toys Need a Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1216996_orig.jpg?crop=1438,1438,x0,y301&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628091342201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1216996"},{"teacherId":263474,"projectId":10332278,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to tell you the excitement the new basketball hoop and basketballs have brought to the students at our school. It was a fun surprise for the students to come out to morning recess and find a brand new hoop that was their size to play on. The balls are the perfect size for them to dribble, pass and shoot. Many of them spent their entire recess playing basketball.\r\n\r\nThe other TK and Kindergarten teachers and I cannot wait to start actually teaching the kids basketball skills. So many of them are already so excited about the sport that we know they will be really engaged. Thank you for helping to provide our students the opportunity to learn how to play basketball.","fullyFundedDate":1782753199648,"projectUrl":"project/bring-on-the-ballers/10332278/","projectTitle":"Bring on the Ballers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cattin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluk"},{"teacherId":263474,"projectId":10121074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to provide my students with activities to keep them busy this summer. On our last day of school, during the last hour of the day, we had a mini promotion ceremony where I announced each kid, we clapped for them, and they received a certificate and their summer bucket of fun. They were so excited to find all of the different goodies in their sand buckets. They worked so hard during the school year that it was nice to give them some items to keep them active and engaged instead of on screens. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1773860634341,"projectUrl":"project/summer-will-be-here-before-you-know-it/10121074/","projectTitle":"Summer Will Be Here Before You Know It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cattin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluk"},{"teacherId":263474,"projectId":10261066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. I couldn't wait to show my students the new clothes for our dramatic play area. They were so excited to see all of the different career costumes that were in the box. Our current dress up trunk has a few career costumes that are falling apart or missing pieces. The kids were in awe to see the brand new outfits that did not need to be pieced together or repaired. They could not wait for me to open all of the packages. They started telling one another which outfit they were going to wear first and their plans for their new clothes.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing my students with items that will help further their imagination and creative play. I can't wait to watch and see which career each student gravitates to and hear their imagination at work.","fullyFundedDate":1778540619561,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-for-everyone/10261066/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cattin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluk"},{"teacherId":263474,"projectId":10121741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to provide a new big book stand for my classroom. When the big box arrived in my classroom, my students kept wondering what was inside the big box. I kept it a secret from them for over a week as I did not have the time to build the stand but it kept the anticipation high. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to finally see that we had a new big book stand that could easily roll around our classroom and over our carpet. They had been so use to me struggling to push it aside when we needed more room and they were so happy to see that now they could push the stand with ease.\r\n\r\nWe use our new big book stand every day and it is frequently the center of our lessons. It constantly holds our daily read alouds and the storage in the back is already filled with our favorite big books. I really appreciate your generosity in helping to replace this important part of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777987118034,"projectUrl":"project/bring-in-the-big-books/10121741/","projectTitle":"Bring in the Big Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cattin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluk"},{"teacherId":9530016,"projectId":9837987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring a new carpet into our school library. It has truly made our library that much better. Our previous carpet had been used for decades, so having a new one has been exciting for all of our students. The space now feels more comfortable and inviting, and the updated look has greatly improved the overall aesthetics of our library—making it feel refreshed, vibrant, and new. More importantly, it sends a powerful message to our students and school community that they are valued and worth good things. Students now have a welcoming place to gather for read-alouds, small group activities, and independent reading, helping create a stronger sense of community and focus.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are continuing to build strong reading habits and create more interactive lessons where students can collaborate and share ideas. The carpet has become a central part of our daily routines, supporting both learning and connection. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create an environment where they feel comfortable, inspired, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764722252511,"projectUrl":"project/from-worn-to-wonderful-a-new-rug-for-yo/9837987/","projectTitle":"From Worn to Wonderful: A New Rug for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fierro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9530016_orig.jpg?crop=1743,1743,x1280,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760636597298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9530016"},{"teacherId":1015744,"projectId":9748532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us create a cozy, welcoming space in our classroom. Because of you, our new couches have already transformed the way students experience learning. From the moment they walked in and saw the space, their faces lit up with excitement—many immediately gravitated toward the couches, calling it \"our reading corner\" and asking when they could use it. Now, students regularly choose this area during independent reading and small group work. Recently, I watched a group of students curled up together on the couch, taking turns reading a story aloud and discussing the characters—completely engaged, comfortable, and connected. It truly felt like home.\r\n\r\nThis space has quickly become more than just a place to sit—it's a place where students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. It's also been especially meaningful for students who need a quiet moment to reset, giving them a supportive environment to regulate and rejoin learning. As we continue our reading and writing work, students will use this space to dive deeper into partner reading, collaborative discussions, and personal storytelling. Your generosity has helped us build a classroom where students can bring their full selves each day, and we are so grateful for the warmth and care you've made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1767158831543,"projectUrl":"project/home-is-a-feeling-a-classroom-that-fee/9748532/","projectTitle":"Home is a Feeling: A Classroom that Feels like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1015744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760393378217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1015744"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4022","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":305,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.5,"schoolId":4022,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Grant Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Grant Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-lorenzo-unified-school-district/grant-elementary-school/4022"}