{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"El Verano Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8270946,"projectId":10342401,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for contributing to my classroom this year. Teaching and learning has been much more effective thanks to you. We have completed many art projects that required colored pencils and glue sticks. It's amazing how quickly 5th graders run through glue! \r\n\r\nStudent writing portfolios are coming together and parent's loved seeing their student's work preserved in the plastic sleeves during conference week. Any projects not protected by the sleeves are long gone! \r\n\r\nWe use the white board pens and erasers each day for math and spelling, as well as other learning activities. White board time is many of their favorite part of the academic day. Students especially love the pencil holders! Thanks again for making this all possible and for helping out our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1786994304868,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics/10342401/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Momsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8270946_orig.jpg?crop=328,328,x10,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645225722602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8270946"},{"teacherId":3779177,"projectId":10436651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping provide valuable books for our school counseling program! Your support has already made a meaningful difference in the social-emotional learning of our students.\r\n\r\nThe Howard B. Wigglebottom books have been a big hit with our kindergarten and first-grade students! Stories like Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns It's Okay to Back Away help children recognize common triggers for anger and begin learning fun, practical coping strategies for calming down. Using a character like Howard to talk about big feelings allows students to explore challenging emotions without feeling that the conversation is directly about their own struggles. This helps normalize their experiences, reduces defensiveness, and makes them more open to learning new skills.\r\n\r\nI have also begun using What to Do When You Don't Want to Be Apart with a student who struggles with separation anxiety. This workbook has helped him understand how his thoughts influence his feelings and behaviors while providing practical tools to create a plan for gradually building confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just stories and workbooks; they are helping students better understand their emotions, develop healthy coping skills, and build confidence. Thank you for investing in our students and giving us meaningful resources to support their emotional growth. Your generosity is making a difference, one student at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1789593633756,"projectUrl":"project/help-spread-kindness-and-support-social/10436651/","projectTitle":"Help Spread Kindness and Support Social Emotional Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bellach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3779177"},{"teacherId":5612256,"projectId":10174231,"letterContent":"Firstly, I need to apologize for the very long delay between your generous gift and my response. It's unusual for me, and I'm embarrassed by this error on my part!\r\n\r\nLast year, the third grade at my school participated in the nationwide program Accelerated Reader for the first time. In this program, students take an onlinr reading test, and they are assigned to read physical books of their choosing within their reading level. Afterwards, they complete a comprehension test online and earn points towards a goal. What I love about this program is that it helps students to focus on comprehension as they read, and it also gives me and the families solid guidance for helping students choose appropriate books for them. \r\n\r\nAs I began the program, I found that my class library was missing books at the lower reading levels (the majority of my students are learning English, so many are not reading at grade level yet). At the higher reading levels, I found that my library had become a bit outdated...I was missing book series and topics that appealed to current students. Your generous gift helped fill these gaps!\r\n\r\nLast year, when I received the books, I leveled them immediately and then introduced them to groups of students who were reading at those levels. The excitement in the air was palpable! We ended up creating wait lists for the books that you had purchased.\r\n\r\nThe most meaningful part for me was the effect that your gift had on my struggling readers. Before this, they did not have a lot of books in my library that were at their level and in Accelerated Reader. The books they did have felt like \"baby books\" to them, and this was embarrassing. The books that you donated for my struggling readers are funny and brilliantly illustrated, and the students felt proud to be reading them. They even borrowed them to take home to show their family that they were reading now.\r\n\r\nI want you to know that your gift is the gift that keeps on giving! This year, we still to use Accelerated Reader, but also, our school is now being sponsored by the nonprofit Read-On Sonoma, led by famous Santa Rosa chef Guy Fieri (most known nationally for his TV show \"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives\"). Read-On Sonoma provides exciting prizes for students who meet their Accelerated Reader goals and encourages students through assemblies to keep on reading. \r\n\r\nThe books you donated last spring continue to be very popular and motivating. As students participate in Accelerated Reader, they come to love reading more and more, and their reading levels are increasing with their dedication and time spent reading. I still have to create waitlists for many of the books that you gave us. \r\n\r\nOnce again, I apologize for the delayed response. I want you to know that your gift is very impactful and appreciating...for last year's students and this year's students, and many future students too! Thank you for your support of public schools!. You are continuing to make a difference in children's lives.","fullyFundedDate":1775062289073,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-hook-my-reluctant-readers/10174231/","projectTitle":"Books to Hook My Reluctant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Markham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5612256_orig.png?crop=794,794,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651449840140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5612256"},{"teacherId":5697248,"projectId":10324387,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Each afternoon, students engage in Learn through Play centers. The sensory bins are a favorite choice for students. Pluffle, kinetic sand, and small animal figurines allow for students to engage in imaginative play. The sensory bins provide students the opportunity to practice language development, collaborative play skills all while providing a tactile sensory experience. The materials are also used for choice boards and to provide sensory breaks. We add letter or number tiles into kinetic sand and students are able to practice letter names and counting by searching for the tiles. Thank you for supporting our special education classroom, your generosity has provided countless opportunities for learning this year.","fullyFundedDate":1787172583671,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sensory-bins/10324387/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sensory Bins!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wroblewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5697248"},{"teacherId":2968207,"projectId":10325668,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your wonderful donations. It helps us to keep everything clean and sanitized in our classrooms. Everything is germ free when we use Clorox wipes and wear gloves to clean everything the children will be in contact. Now we are able to clean the tables, countertops, toys, chairs, toilets and sinks. We have various centers around the room so we also use the Clorox wipes to have them all cleaned and be germ free for the kids. We truly appreciate your donation and your support for the classroom and children.\r\nThanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1787173583587,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-sanitized-preschool-environmen/10325668/","projectTitle":"Clean and Sanitized Preschool Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2968207_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632957880578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2968207"},{"teacherId":999477,"projectId":9586485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the books for our classroom. For two years now students have gravitated towards the pictures and information in these books. It is so fun to watch a group of students or even a single student discovering new information from these books. \r\n\r\nIt is so important to get text in students hands. Being able to google information and seeing pictures from all over the world is one thing but being able to hold the books in their hands and talk with a friend about what they have learned opens up a whole new world to all students.","fullyFundedDate":1758846705895,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-for-all/9586485/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction For All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp999477_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539233296872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-a-short"},{"teacherId":1529707,"projectId":10203231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my fifth-grade students begin the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Having the supplies they need from the very beginning makes such a difference. It allows students to feel that they belong, that they are capable, and that they have everything they need to start the year off right. Many of our students and families need a little extra help gathering school supplies, and because of your generosity, I can make sure every student has the materials they need without that being an added burden at home.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will also help us practice an important fifth-grade skill: organization. Students will learn how to use binders, dividers, composition books, and other materials to keep their work organized and accessible. This is especially meaningful as we prepare them for their next educational chapter: middle school, where they will navigate six different teachers, classrooms, and sets of expectations. Your support is giving them more than school supplies; it is helping them build confidence, independence, and organizational habits that will serve them well for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them start fifth grade feeling ready, supported, and proud of themselves. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1781732126184,"projectUrl":"project/books-binders-and-bright-futures/10203231/","projectTitle":"Books, Binders, and Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brandy Melendy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1529707_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506806727058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1529707"},{"teacherId":537866,"projectId":10108451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness in donating to our classroom project. We are always using our materials and get so excited for new ones. In TK we focus on learning our ABC's and the sounds to go with them!! Getting new games to practice and see our letters makes learning fun and exciting! In TK we also provide many different opportunities for strengthening our students fine motor skills through play, art and sensory bins. Thank you for helping me restock our markers and sensory bin materials in an effort to excite our students while engaging them in learning opprunities.","fullyFundedDate":1774963832540,"projectUrl":"project/these-are-a-few-of-our-favorite-things/10108451/","projectTitle":"These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCracken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-silberman"},{"teacherId":10415428,"projectId":10050235,"letterContent":"A big thank you once more on supporting my students getting new supplies. Their faces light up every time I take out our new supplies that you were kind enough to donate. The majority of our students don't come with new school supplies so it is crucial for me to make them feel safe and welcomed. \r\nWe got our materials just in time for an Easter and mothers day project. They used watercolors to paint a picture of a bunny with its easter eggs and used a lot of our other new materials for fun painting projects. Art is a subject where it does not matter what kind of background you come from, the intention is to be able to express yourself. That is my goal with my students and of course that wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for all of your generosity. We hope to be able to continue with our newcomer groups for the following school year and keep using our awesome cool materials.\r\n\r\nWe are really lucky to have donors like you! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1771351085531,"projectUrl":"project/newcomers-speaking-through-art/10050235/","projectTitle":"Newcomers Speaking Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10415428_orig.jpg?crop=1696,1696,x541,y950&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791220329751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10415428"},{"teacherId":6870812,"projectId":10120074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your support is already being put to great use every single day. The students really enjoy the breathing app along with the calming visuals and sounds. It has become an important tool in helping students regulate their emotions, refocus, and reset when needed. The timer feature has also been incredibly helpful because it allows me to clearly manage our five-minute calming breaks, and students even use the timer independently when they need support staying on task.\r\n\r\nThese tools have made a wonderful addition to our Peace Nook. Students are excited to use the space because it feels welcoming, calming, and supportive. Many students who sometimes struggle with focus, frustration, or anxiety have especially connected with the calming apps and visuals. It gives them a healthy way to pause, breathe, and return to learning ready to participate again.\r\n\r\nI am also utilizing the translator app to help me communicate more thoroughly with both students and parents. This has strengthened classroom communication and helped families feel more connected and informed. Being able to bridge language barriers more effectively helps all students feel supported and included in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nMany donors use technology at home but may not always see how it supports learning in schools. In our classroom, this technology is helping students build self-regulation skills, independence, communication, and emotional awareness. When students are calm, supported, and able to communicate clearly, they are much more successful learners academically and socially.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact on our classroom. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated by both my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1777987618637,"projectUrl":"project/support-communication-confidence-and-c/10120074/","projectTitle":"Support Communication, Confidence, and Calm in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kohnhorst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6870812_orig.png?crop=467,467,x342,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571951379429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6870812"},{"teacherId":537866,"projectId":9984813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and thoughtfulness in donating to my classroom project! Thanks to you and your consideration I have been able to make beautiful copies, colorful games, memorable photos and so much more! Thanks to you our classroom has become a more colorful exciting place and our learning opportunities more engaging. I make memory books full of student work and photographs yearly and thanks to this generous donation I have been able to print photos right in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768756567366,"projectUrl":"project/printer-perfect/9984813/","projectTitle":"Printer Perfect!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCracken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-silberman"},{"teacherId":2968207,"projectId":9945537,"letterContent":"Families and children were so happy and grateful when they got their winter coats. You could in the children faces how happy they were because they got a new winter coats.\r\nParents were so grateful to you donors for your donations and to make this project be a success. The kids will not be cold anymore. \r\nParents were grateful because now a days the coats are very expensive. They kept thanking me for writing the project and at the same time thanked the donors.\r\nThanks so much again for the dream to come through.","fullyFundedDate":1774963888902,"projectUrl":"project/winter-coats-for-freezing-temperatures/9945537/","projectTitle":"Winter Coats for Freezing Temperatures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2968207_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632957880578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2968207"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5211","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":287,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.6,"schoolId":5211,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about El Verano Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"El Verano Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/sonoma-valley-unified-school-district/el-verano-elementary-school/5211"}