{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sunshine Gardens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":9789855,"letterContent":"I love the update to our classroom library! The new additions from this project that have been added to our library include books about some biographies about Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog is our class mascot!) and some of our favorite athletes including Steph Curry and Leo Messi. I've noticed that the more I've expanded my classroom library, the more excited my students get about reading. They always look out for the books featured in our \"New Books\" location and get excited when they see something new they can check out. The new book bins will allow our library to expand! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760719394592,"projectUrl":"project/cause-reading-is-what-fundamental/9789855/","projectTitle":"Cause Reading is What? 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We could not have had the fantastic opportunity if it wasn't for people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1748836629963,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-birds-in-sunshine-garden/9342119/","projectTitle":"Feed The Birds In Sunshine Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. “D”","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp27958_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210418479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-delbianco"},{"teacherId":2639482,"projectId":9196657,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of math posters, manipulatives, and intervention books for my classroom. As I begin my fourth year teaching math intervention, I can already see how these resources are making a difference.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided are not only helping me teach more effectively, but they are also giving students the tools they need to feel more confident in their math classrooms. Seeing their excitement and growth is a direct result of your support.\r\n\r\nAs many of you know, teachers today are working with very limited resources, and your generosity has lifted a huge burden. I could never have done this without your kindness and commitment to education. Please know that your contribution is making a lasting impact on the lives of children every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1750899130516,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-gaps-in-math-a-donation-for-in/9196657/","projectTitle":"Bridging Gaps in Math: A Donation for Intervention Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2639482"},{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":9353861,"letterContent":"We love our new bookshelf! It's the perfect addition to our growing class library. I've been able to display more chapter books and having a special place for chapter books has allowed my students to start to gravitate towards them as they are in a special spot. Getting my students to read chapter or \"longer\" books has been a struggle and being able to showcase them has been helpful. In addition, I've used this bookshelf to store books in series together so my students know where to find them. With the new bookcase, my students always know where to find their favorite books!","fullyFundedDate":1752860108672,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-minds-and-bookshelves/9353861/","projectTitle":"Expanding Minds (and Bookshelves)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480285206354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-reves"},{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":9417719,"letterContent":"My special education students are struggling more than ever to catcn up to their peers. Part of my job is attempting to fill the learning gaps that my students have from their general education peers. I am finding myself teaching and reteaching basic skills that my students need to master in order to succeed. Having access to teacherspayteachers gift cards has allowed me to start to bring the resources I have for my students online which have given my students a new way to practice their skills. In addition, I am able to find different activities focusing on the same skill to allow my students additional practice. I love that I am able to find activities using different platforms (example: google classroom, seesaw for younger students) which allow my students to access their work in the same way their classmates are. I have been able to find activities that cover different subjects and skills in engaging and new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1753497465807,"projectUrl":"project/whos-down-with-tpt-yeah-you-know-me/9417719/","projectTitle":"Who's Down With TPT? 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I love that I am able to find activities using different platforms (example: google classroom, seesaw for younger students) which allow my students to access their work in the same way their classmates are. I have been able to find activities that cover different subjects and skills in engaging and new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1746635614047,"projectUrl":"project/whos-down-with-tpt-yeah-you-know-me/9291889/","projectTitle":"Who's Down With TPT? Yeah You Know Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480285206354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-reves"},{"teacherId":27958,"projectId":9195719,"letterContent":"A true thank you from me, as well as from my young students for your generosity. Our youngest students are enjoying using the magnifiers to investigate the many hidden treasures in our school garden. Our older students appreciate having a new clip board as they do specific observations of the various plants we have in our school garden. A very special project is when I team up the two different grades to work together as the little ones learn from the older ones. Not only are these materials used for educational activities, but are aiding in creating new friendships!","fullyFundedDate":1742952071225,"projectUrl":"project/the-sunshine-garden-investigators-/9195719/","projectTitle":"The Sunshine Garden Investigators !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. “D”","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp27958_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210418479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-delbianco"},{"teacherId":2639482,"projectId":9182546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support has made it possible for us to provide small but meaningful incentives to our students as a reward for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to doing their best.\r\n\r\nThese gifts have brought so much joy and motivation to our students. It's amazing to see how something simple can have such a big impact on their confidence and dedication to learning. Your kindness has not only brightened their days but has also helped reinforce the importance of effort and resilience.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your investment in our classroom community. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth in such a thoughtful way.","fullyFundedDate":1742952071009,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-a-reward-box-for-a/9182546/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students: a Reward Box for a Positive Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2639482"},{"teacherId":2639482,"projectId":9035052,"letterContent":"The Talent Show 2025 Was a Wild Success!\r\n\r\nWe're thrilled to share that this year's Talent Show was an incredible hit—with over 400 community members in attendance! The theme, \"Into the Wild,\" transformed our stage into a vibrant jungle, thanks to the boundless creativity of our amazing teachers. From vines and balloon animals to cascading monstera leaves, every detail helped bring the wild to life—and left the audience in awe.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without the generous support and donations from our community. With a budget that's nearly nonexistent, we rely heavily on the kindness of others to make this event come to life each year. And once again, you helped us make it truly magical.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of the night? The students' faces when the curtains opened. Their joy and wonder made every ounce of effort completely worth it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible contribution. Your support made a lasting memory for so many.","fullyFundedDate":1739289501356,"projectUrl":"project/from-auditions-to-applause-our-talent-s/9035052/","projectTitle":"From Auditions to Applause: Our Talent Show Event!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2639482"},{"teacherId":9682929,"projectId":9179458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new resources. My students were so excited for the new mini sensory bins! Working with my students is so incredibly rewarding and seeing the smiles on their faces is such a special feeling. \r\n\r\nThe layout of my speech therapy sessions typically include a hello song, a check in, a story time, a shake break and an activity that directly correlates to the story. My students love little toys and bins with matching items and by having new bins, it really helps being able to provide them all with an opportunity to expand their language with each item, rather than having one big bin. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for the kind gesture. It doesn't go unseen and I appreciate it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1744927659461,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-an-organized-environment/9179458/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create an Organized Environment for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9682929_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726689916341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9682929"},{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":9160079,"letterContent":"Thank you for our new markers to start off the year with! These markers will brighten up our artwork and projects but inspire creativity and enthusiasm in learning. My students are often asking to use markers for their classwork and it's something I've been able to use an incentive. It's incredible how something as simple as a set of markers can make such a difference, and thanks to you, our classroom is now a more vibrant and engaging place.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for believing in our students. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1744926995294,"projectUrl":"project/somewhere-over-the-rainbow-we-need-new/9160079/","projectTitle":"Somewhere Over The Rainbow! We Need New Markers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480285206354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-reves"},{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":9132927,"letterContent":"Having food available to my students has been a game changer! My students are more motivated to complete their work when they're able to have a snack as a choice for their break. In addition, I don't have hangry students and that has changed their attitude. I love how they are now able to recognize when they're \"hangry\" and how that is different from being angry or upset. They know that my classroom always has snacks for them and this helps them know my classroom is a safe place where they are loved and taken care of.","fullyFundedDate":1741690921928,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-with-our-hanger/9132927/","projectTitle":"Help Us With Our Hanger!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480285206354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-reves"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4650","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":334,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":81.3,"schoolId":4650,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sunshine Gardens Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sunshine Gardens Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/south-san-francisco-unified-school-district/sunshine-gardens-elementary-school/4650"}