{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8431965,"projectId":9648666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Pluffle! Our TK students absolutely love using it in our Halloween learning centers. They've been matching letters and numbers with so much excitement and their favorite part is getting to play in the Pluffle once they finish their work!\r\n\r\nI'm always looking for new, hands-on, sensory materials to make learning fun and engaging, and Pluffle has been such a hit. We truly appreciate your support in helping our little learners explore, play, and grow through these wonderful experiences. I can't wait to see what learning centers I come up with next using this pluffle!","fullyFundedDate":1757506466376,"projectUrl":"project/pluffle-sensation/9648666/","projectTitle":"Pluffle Sensation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tarabini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstarabini"},{"teacherId":10072516,"projectId":9449886,"letterContent":"I want to let you know that my 3rd Graders were super excited when all the new materials arrived and I unboxed them all for them to see! They were screaming with joy and couldn't wait to begin using the items, especially the lap desks and the two new comfy blue chairs! \r\n\r\nThe whiteboards and markers have become a daily staple in our math routine. My students eagerly use them to practice multiplication by drawing groups, pictures, and arrays. It's a joy to see them so actively engaged and excited to show their understanding in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nOur library area seating has been a huge hit! The cozy spots are always in high demand, and it's heartwarming to see students curling up with a book or sharing a story with a friend during carpet time. These simple comforts have made our reading space more inviting and special.\r\n\r\nThe lap desks have added so much flexibility to our learning. Whether students are writing personal narratives or solving math problems with partners, the portable desks allow them to collaborate easily and work wherever they feel most comfortable. They've even become a key part of our math games, like rounding and double-digit addition with playing cards — giving students a sturdy space to flip and solve together.\r\n\r\nOur new laminator has been a teacher's dream! From preserving students' writing and art to creating durable classroom tools, it's allowed us to save and celebrate work that students are so proud of. Their eyes light up when they see their \"masterpieces\" turned into keepsakes they can cherish.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real, tangible difference in our classroom. These materials have created more opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and joy in learning. Most importantly, they've shown my students that there are people out there who care about their education and believe in their success.\r\nThank you for making this possible. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1753643118043,"projectUrl":"project/think-it-write-it/9449886/","projectTitle":"Think It! Write it!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10072516"},{"teacherId":9722925,"projectId":9568295,"letterContent":"The students are enjoying the new materials. They are excited instead of intimidated to use and play with scissors. In TK, exercising and using our fine motor skills is very important for future success! \r\nThe stamping markers and twistable crayons are new writing tools that make drawing fun and engaging. \r\nEach day, the kids cannot wait for the art area to be open so they can use their creativity in making and designing whatever their little imaginations think-up!\r\nThe smiles you have put on their faces is priceless!","fullyFundedDate":1755713571205,"projectUrl":"project/creative-choices/9568295/","projectTitle":"Creative Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnaudo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722925"},{"teacherId":8431965,"projectId":9577801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! My Transitional Kindergarten students were beyond excited to receive the new balls and cone activities. Their joy was contagious as they showed off their kicking skills with the bright new soccer balls, and the cone ring toss game quickly became a class favorite. The bounce balls brought huge smiles and lots of laughter.\r\nThese materials are more than just fun—they're helping my students build essential large motor skills in engaging, meaningful ways. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757006918906,"projectUrl":"project/bouncing-kicking-and-moving-our-way-to/9577801/","projectTitle":"Bouncing, Kicking, and Moving Our Way to Strong Bodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tarabini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstarabini"},{"teacherId":8431965,"projectId":9527205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring diverse dolls into our classroom!\r\nThe moment the dolls arrived, my students' faces lit up with pure joy. Seeing dolls that looked like them or like someone in their family, was incredibly meaningful. For many of them, it was the first time they saw themselves reflected in their toys, and the impact was immediate and powerful.\r\nI watched as they eagerly played together, creating stories, sharing laughs, and treating the dolls with love and care. Representation matters, and your donation helped my students feel seen, valued, and proud of who they are. These dolls quickly became a favorite in our classroom, sparking rich conversations and imaginative play that fosters empathy, identity, and inclusion.\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755724490740,"projectUrl":"project/reflecting-every-child-diverse-dolls-fo/9527205/","projectTitle":"Reflecting Every Child: Diverse Dolls for Inclusive Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tarabini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstarabini"},{"teacherId":9722925,"projectId":9463707,"letterContent":"First, thank you for providing a memorable birthday to each student. \r\nSecond, the students are so excited and looking forward to their special day! We have talked about all the gifts they'll receive from the class and everyone wants to have their birthday now!! :) \r\nThis project is meant to make each student feel seen and appreciated, as well as, to boost their self-esteem and show that people care about them.\r\nWe've had our first birthday and given our presents to a student that just couldn't stop smiling!","fullyFundedDate":1753295136960,"projectUrl":"project/birthday-wishes/9463707/","projectTitle":"Birthday Wishes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnaudo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722925"},{"teacherId":9970987,"projectId":9179489,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to help us obtain a class set of Bud, Not Buddy! It was a 5th grade fan favorite this last spring with the students, and we had a lot of fun listening to jazz and learning about jazz while following Bud's adventure in the book. The students were able to see and listen to different instruments and understand how a jazz band is composed. It was a lot of fun to connect the characters in the story with the instruments they played!\r\n\r\nIt was awesome to have students engaged, laughing, and asking to read another chapter as we explored this book. You helped to provide a positive reading experience for our students. Thank you for investing in our kids and making a positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1743875195041,"projectUrl":"project/bud-not-buddy-class-set/9179489/","projectTitle":"Bud, Not Buddy Class Set","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Overby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9970987_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742248378084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9970987"},{"teacherId":9970987,"projectId":9181007,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our Whiteboard project and providing new white boards and materials for my students to use. We use them every day for math, brainstorming for science (in our engineering unit!), and to practice spelling with them. \r\n\r\nThe kids were very excited to have something nice and new! They loved the magnetic erasers and their own expo markers. Whenever I ask the students to get their white boards out, there is excitement and eagerness to do the task. A lot more fun than pencil and paper!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students new materials that will serve them all through 5th grade, and will be used by future 5th graders as well.","fullyFundedDate":1742582578954,"projectUrl":"project/all-aboard-with-whiteboards/9181007/","projectTitle":"All Aboard with Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Overby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9970987_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742248378084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9970987"},{"teacherId":8431965,"projectId":9515278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our felt retell stories to life in our classroom! We used the materials for the first time to retell The Rainbow Fish, and the joy on the students' faces was priceless. They absolutely loved using the felt pieces to act out the story sharing, laughing, and working together to bring the characters to life. It was incredible to see their confidence grow as they took turns retelling the story in their own words. These felt stories are already making a meaningful impact by turning reading into a hands-on, collaborative, and joyful experience. Thank you for helping make this possible! I can't wait to see them retell the other stories with confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1754843500273,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-with-felt-retel/9515278/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life with Felt Retelling Kits!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tarabini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstarabini"},{"teacherId":8431965,"projectId":9346819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, we received engaging number puzzles (1–10) and a magnetic shelf to display our Books of the Week and we are already seeing the impact!\r\nThe number puzzles have become a class favorite. My students love exploring numbers through hands-on play, and these puzzles are helping them build a solid understanding of counting, number order, and problem-solving. It's amazing to watch them work together to complete each puzzle with excitement and growing confidence.\r\nOur new magnetic shelf has completely transformed how we share our Books of the Week. The books are now proudly displayed at eye level, inviting students to explore. It's fostering a love for books. \r\nWe haven't yet introduced our weather activities, but I'm so excited to share them during our upcoming weather science unit. I know they will spark curiosity and bring our lessons to life in a fun, meaningful way.\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity is truly making a difference in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1751334839543,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-engaging-puzzles-and-wea/9346819/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion: Engaging Puzzles and Weather Wonders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tarabini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstarabini"},{"teacherId":8431965,"projectId":9442532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our TK classroom! Because of your kindness, we received supply caddies, crayon boxes, Clorox wipes, glue sticks, and pencils, all the things our little learners need to start the year off strong.\r\n\r\nThe new supply caddies and crayon boxes have helped us stay organized, making it easier for our TK students to find what they need during art, writing, and center time. It's amazing to see how proud they are of having their own materials and how independent they're becoming!\r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes are helping us keep our classroom clean and healthy, something that's especially important with our youngest learners. And thanks to the fresh glue sticks and pencils, every student has the tools they need to create, explore, and learn every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom more organized, safe, and ready for learning. Most importantly, you've made our students feel cared for and excited to come to school. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753917239817,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-class-organized/9442532/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Class Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tarabini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstarabini"},{"teacherId":9722925,"projectId":9051186,"letterContent":"We have kicked-off another year in TK! One of my favorite stories to read the kids is No, David! and David Goes to School because it helps with the dos and don'ts of behavior. The kids get a kick out of it, we laugh and talk about how to act while we are at school.\r\n\r\nBut now thanks to all your support, we have retell pieces that the kids can use to explore the story and engage in language with their peers. \r\n\r\nI heard the two girls in the photo mimicking the mom in the book and scolding David while they retold parts of the story! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1742906478887,"projectUrl":"project/to-love-books/9051186/","projectTitle":"To Love Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnaudo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722925"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39895","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":426,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":81.9,"schoolId":39895,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Central Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Central Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/tracy-unified-school-district/central-elementary-school/39895"}