{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rocketship Rising Stars Academy","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9617741,"projectId":10159463,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our kindergarten students now have the tools they need to stay organized and be more independent during Learning Lab. With nearly 120 kindergarten students rotating through our space each day, having their own storage bags has made a big difference. Students can keep their daily materials, including their token cards, reading bookmarks, and other learning resources, together and ready to use. This means we spend less time looking for materials and more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for our students is having something that belongs specifically to them. At this age, even something as simple as having their own bag helps build responsibility and independence. They are learning how to find their materials, take care of their belongings, and get themselves ready for learning with less adult support. They are always so proud when they can do these routines all by themselves!\r\n\r\nWe have especially seen an impact with students who are still adjusting to kindergarten and learning our daily routines. Having a consistent place for their materials gives them a sense of structure and helps them know exactly what they need when they enter Learning Lab. Your donation may seem like a simple classroom resource, but for our kindergarteners, it is helping them develop organization, confidence, and independence, skills they will continue to use throughout their education. Thank you for helping us give our students the tools they need to be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1773878725795,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-kinders/10159463/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617741_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722460889380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617741"},{"teacherId":6843310,"projectId":10239778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students received Goosebumps chapter books that they were incredibly excited to read. The moment the books arrived, students eagerly explored the titles, shared their favorites with classmates, and could not wait to begin reading.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping build a love of reading in our classroom. Many students are excited to challenge themselves with longer texts, develop their reading stamina, and engage in meaningful discussions about the stories. The suspense, adventure, and engaging characters in the Goosebumps series have motivated even reluctant readers to pick up a book and read for enjoyment. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on our students' literacy growth and enthusiasm for learning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping provide opportunities that inspire young readers every day. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778015785488,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-readers-help-gift-a-cha/10239778/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Readers: Help Gift a Chapter Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armenta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6843310_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y261&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705618537000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6843310"},{"teacherId":9447327,"projectId":8531587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our project and helping my Kindergarteners continue their academic journey on the right foot! These materials will make this school year and future ones as great as it can be, and with your help, they'll be more than ready to build their skills as readers and writers. Not only will these materials help with this school year, but will extend to students who will be future Banana Slugs and Golden Bears in my classroom access the content and materials. Again, thank you so much for your contributions!","fullyFundedDate":1722535374886,"projectUrl":"project/individualized-learning-kits/8531587/","projectTitle":"Individualized Learning Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ramírez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9447327_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722374698870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9447327"},{"teacherId":10352687,"projectId":9900127,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, reading has become something our students proudly celebrate. The high-interest books you helped fund are now stocked in our book vending machine, and they are making a meaningful difference in both motivation and literacy growth.\r\n\r\nStudents earn stars on their reading bookmarks when teachers notice them reading independently—during free time, after finishing assignments, or simply choosing a book on their own. When their bookmark is filled, they get to visit the book vending machine and select a book to keep.\r\n\r\nThey are always so excited to tell me when they've filled up their bookmark. Each week, I call students down to visit the vending machine, and the excitement is contagious. The moment they stand in front of it, carefully deciding which book to choose, is truly special. Some students have already visited the book vending machine multiple times this year, and thanks to your generosity, we've been able to keep it well stocked with engaging, high-interest options they genuinely want to read.\r\n\r\nReading in our classrooms looks joyful and focused—students recommending books to friends, discussing favorite characters, and proudly tracking their progress toward their next filled bookmark. For many students, this is also an opportunity to build their own home library. Owning a brand-new book builds pride, confidence, and identity as a reader.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide books. You helped create a culture where reading is visible, celebrated, and rewarding. Thank you for helping us nurture motivated, confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1763577041523,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rewards-for-rising-stars/9900127/","projectTitle":"Reading Rewards for Rising Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352687"},{"teacherId":9617741,"projectId":9698082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing headphones for our classroom. This donation has made a big difference in how my students learn and stay focused throughout the day. In our classroom, technology is used intentionally to support early reading, math, and listening skills. The headphones help students clearly hear instructions, stories, and learning activities without distractions, which is especially important for young learners who are still building focus and independence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having their own set of headphones. It makes them feel responsible and proud, and they love being able to fully hear their lessons and songs during learning time. I've noticed that students who sometimes struggle to stay engaged are much more focused when using the headphones. Some of my quieter students have especially warmed up to this; they feel more comfortable learning at their own pace and are more confident when following along with activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of these headphones, I'm able to create a calmer and more productive learning environment. Students can work independently, listen closely to instructions, and transition more smoothly between activities. This project had a positive impact on my students' learning by helping them stay engaged and reducing classroom distractions. I'd also like to give a special thank you to Ripple for supporting this project. The materials provided allowed me to better support my students and create a learning space where everyone can succeed. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1759444081929,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-growing-minds/9698082/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617741_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722460889380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617741"},{"teacherId":9617741,"projectId":9212747,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in helping our classroom stay organized with new storage and book organizers! These resources have truly transformed our learning space and made it so much easier for students to access materials independently.\r\n\r\nMy students and I use the new storage daily to keep our books, supplies, and center activities neat and within reach. One of the sweetest moments was watching my kinders help set up their bins and shelves, they were so proud to have their own spaces to keep their things organized! It has given them a sense of responsibility and ownership over their learning environment.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, our classroom has become a calmer, more structured space where students can focus on their reading and hands-on activities without the distraction of clutter. We are currently working on building reading stamina and independence, and the organized book storage makes it so much easier for students to find and return their favorite books.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom feels brighter, more welcoming, and more efficient. You've helped create a learning space that supports growth, independence, and joy every single day.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMs. Perez 💛📚\r\nKindergarten Learning Lab","fullyFundedDate":1743999548611,"projectUrl":"project/organizationalstorage-books-for-my-stud/9212747/","projectTitle":"Organizational/Storage Books for My Students and Teacher Storage :)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617741_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722460889380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617741"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109408","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":621,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":32,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.0,"schoolId":109408,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rocketship Rising Stars Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rocketship Rising Stars Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-clara-county-office-of-education/rocketship-rising-stars-academy/109408"}