{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Mayne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8610212,"projectId":9466732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Your donation has impacted my students in such a positive way. New items have been integrated with old ones and the learning is better for it. Active students have used the calming puppy for sensory input, while other students have used the fish bowl to practice receptively identifying colors as well as practicing fine motor skills. \r\n\r\nThe best reactions have been to the play cow, play fish, and bright red puppy. Coupled with the sensory putty with farm animals, my students' vocabularies continue to grow. 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The shelves have truly made our classroom more inviting, functional, and engaging for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support. Your contribution helps create a better learning environment for our students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1752246347260,"projectUrl":"project/shelves-for-toys-and-materials-to-explor/9214072/","projectTitle":"Shelves for Toys and Materials to Explore!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noreen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4762396_orig.jpg?crop=1958,1958,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723388506543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/noreen-avgarski"},{"teacherId":7528898,"projectId":9578873,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the children's faces lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to dig into the play dough, twist the nuts and bolts, and explore the new sensory tools. One of the sweetest moments was watching a child who often struggles with focus sit calmly with the slime, smiling as they stretched and squished it.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these resources daily during small group activities and free play. They give students chances to practice fine motor skills, work together, and regulate their emotions in fun, hands-on ways. The classroom feels more inclusive and joyful because every child has something they can succeed with.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use these materials to connect with upcoming lessons—like sorting, counting, and early STEM exploration—so that children can strengthen both their academic and social-emotional skills. Thanks to your support, our students are learning, growing, and having fun every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1755739115344,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-every-child/9578873/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vidya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7528898"},{"teacherId":7115773,"projectId":8892759,"letterContent":"Bringing puppets and a puppet theatre into our classroom has opened up wonderful opportunities for language development and social interaction. The children eagerly engaged with the puppets, using their imaginations to create characters, stories, and playful dialogues. It was incredible to watch their creativity come to life through these performances.\r\n\r\nWith thoughtful teacher guidance and the help of tools like a timer, the children also learned important social skills such as taking turns, sharing space, and being respectful audience members. They practiced listening, cooperation, and self-expression in a fun and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThese enriching experiences would not have been possible without the generous support of donors like you. Your contributions have truly made a difference in our students' learning and growth. Thank you for helping us create a joyful, engaging, and developmentally meaningful classroom experience!","fullyFundedDate":1733182800995,"projectUrl":"project/lets-talk/8892759/","projectTitle":"Let's Talk!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7115773_orig.jpg?crop=2107,2107,x208,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718910363271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/simmichander"},{"teacherId":7115773,"projectId":9011760,"letterContent":"Children are utilizing cozy privacy cubes and flexible seating according to their needs. It has brought positive behavioral changes to our classroom. It provides independence to create a space for privacy. Self-regulation and problem-solving skills are in use. through these materials in the classroom. It provides them opportunities to take turns as well. \r\n\r\nAnytime, anyone needs to rest or take a break, we have the space for them to unwind. It couldn't have done it without your support! \r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1736969177063,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-cozy-in-the-classroom/9011760/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Cozy in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7115773_orig.jpg?crop=2107,2107,x208,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718910363271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/simmichander"},{"teacherId":9931973,"projectId":9132564,"letterContent":"Your donation has made it possible for George Mayne students to participate in a first-time-ever whole school mural! I used the stretcher and bracer bars to construct a 63\"x 63\" canvas, then I drew a grid on the surface to create 300+ individual squares. Every student was assigned a square to paint so that the end product would celebrate the culmination of all their artistic expression!\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to have an opportunity not only to paint but paint on a canvas that was so large! Due to the taping and covering of squares to ensure students didn't accidentally paint a finished piece, the finished product remained a mystery until we did the final unveiling! Even staff and teachers had the opportunity to complete a square on the canvas!\r\n\r\nEvery student who has passed by the displayed finished piece has excitedly tried to find their own square amongst their peers'. Giving them this opportunity to participate in a meaningful experience that has helped build community throughout the campus has been incredible! Everyone, students and staff alike, enjoy perusing each of the squares and identifying the different artists. We cannot thank you enough for your support of this project!","fullyFundedDate":1741816991540,"projectUrl":"project/coming-together-through-art/9132564/","projectTitle":"Coming Together Through Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cowdin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931973"},{"teacherId":8610212,"projectId":8983584,"letterContent":"What an amazing gi\r\nft to have been able to receive the Lego Spike Essential kit at my school. My sudents in 2nd-5th grade have participated in small groups learning how to build and code projects based on the instructions. Language is targeted through receptive language tasks, like answer WH questions and expressive language tasks like retelling the stories. \r\n\r\nMy students were THRILLED and so excited to build their first Spike Essential story. While many have used Legos before, this set brings the pieces to life and incorporates important skills such as computer programming and coding.\r\n\r\nMy goal is to add other Lego Education kits to the speech therapy room in the future. Thank you again to my supporters!","fullyFundedDate":1734483812984,"projectUrl":"project/language-through-legos/8983584/","projectTitle":"Language through Legos!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bourne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8610212_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669767456138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8610212"},{"teacherId":8610212,"projectId":8934384,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are expanding their vocabulary and sentence length while have a great time decorating and participating in hands on activities. The real -life looking animals and barn provide endless opportunities for learning prepositions and basic concepts while the magnetic coins have helped to engage some of my youngest students. I happily spent the first several weeks after receiving the stockcard making new visuals and learning aids for previously purchased toys. \r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude, thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1733182800830,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-feel-it-name-it/8934384/","projectTitle":"See It, Feel It, Name It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bourne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8610212_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669767456138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8610212"},{"teacherId":7115773,"projectId":8466945,"letterContent":"Our students are busy using all the materials with full enthusiasm. They are provided with different opportunities to use these materials through teacher-initiated and child-initiated free time activities. It not only helps them to develop different skills - fine motor, math, language arts- but also helps to calm them through sensory play. We are using social-emotional books and stories to develop self-awareness and friendship skills. \r\nAll this is happening because of donors like you! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1726693822510,"projectUrl":"project/busy-hands-calming-mind/8466945/","projectTitle":"Busy Hands! 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The sight of personalized cubbies upon arrival brings comfort to both students, parents, and staff.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our students will further develop their independence skills by consistently utilizing the cubbies for storing and retrieving their backpacks and belongings.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1726790867326,"projectUrl":"project/cubbies-please/8624972/","projectTitle":"Cubbies, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noreen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4762396_orig.jpg?crop=1958,1958,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723388506543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/noreen-avgarski"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4967","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":286,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.3,"schoolId":4967,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George Mayne Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George Mayne Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-clara-unified-school-district/george-mayne-elementary-school/4967"}