{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northlake TK-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":9740112,"letterContent":"My students love the sensory boards! They take them out of the shelf every day during exploration time. This is very useful for developing their fine motor skills. I am so happy to see that my students who need extra practice in fine motor skills are drawn to these sensory boards. They present a level of challenge without frustrating them. The dinosaur, star, and hexagonal shapes add variations to this activity. The colors are very eye-catching too. The silicone material makes it safe for them to manipulate. They also found a creative use to the silicone strands and pretended that they were \"noodles\" and served them in bowls/plates in our play kitchen. \r\n\r\nI am so pleased with how these materials are enhancing my students' creative learning and persistence as they develop their fine motor skills and learn about shapes. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity in making these learning experiences happen in my classroom. Your kindness truly makes a huge difference!","fullyFundedDate":1758763251918,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-shapes-through-sensory-boards/9740112/","projectTitle":"Exploring Shapes Through Sensory Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":9408693,"letterContent":"These transparent containers are so helpful in our classroom. These containers made it so much easier to make materials accessible for my students. Because they can see the contents of these bins, the urge to dump the contents to get what they want was eliminated. It also made tidying up so much easier because there is a home for everything. The bins are labeled and so are the spots where they are placed on the shelves. This system with the help of the transparent bins made organization and making materials/resources available for my students. I did not have to take away materials just so I can use the same container for the other materials I want to put out. I was impressed by their independence and willingness to clean up because everything is visible and the bins are small and light enough to stow away. \r\n\r\nThere was a problem with the availability of the original set of bins requested from a vendor in this project. I was able to swap them with similar bins from another vendor and had remaining funds used to purchase the squiggly toys that my students sure love to use to help develop their fine motor and social skills while having fun. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping my class with these storage bins! My students and I are blessed to be recipients of your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757733554554,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-for-everything/9408693/","projectTitle":"A Home For Everything","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":9294092,"letterContent":"We started our family unit last week and when I displayed the puzzles, my students immediately got so interested. These puzzles represent different kinds of families. Some students shared about their grandparents and their cousins. One also shared that her family is big just like one of the puzzles. \r\n\r\nThese puzzles were more challenging than the previous ones I showed. I modeled to them the strategy of looking for the corners and then the pieces that have straight sides. Then, I showed them to match colors, shapes, and patterns; and to turn the pieces around if they do not quite fit. They were jubilant when they succeeded in putting a puzzle together and proceeded to get another one. \r\n\r\nThese puzzles truly elevate their analytical thinking skills. Even when the puzzles are challenging, they persevere and apply the strategies that were taught to them. I am excited to see them work on the community helper puzzles more independently as they hone their ability to solve puzzles. I am so happy that you helped brought this project to life! My students grow their skills because you gave out of the kindness of your heart. I appreciate you so much! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746858896699,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-help-our-brain-grow/9294092/","projectTitle":"Puzzles Help Our Brain Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":9401773,"letterContent":"The resources that you helped provide in this project had done so much good for our class! The drawers to organize student art and daily work had been a huge time saver. Besides saving time, the students learned to independently file their art work and daily worksheets in their assigned drawers. They find their drawer labeled with their name and picture then file their work. They take pride in this independence while learning to be organized. This routine had made quite an impression to other teachers/administrators who came to visit and observe our class. They noticed how well our students are in following routine and taking ownership in organizing their own work. \r\n\r\nThe art materials had been put to good use in our art center and for fine motor exercises. The students used the pompoms for art collages and also for a fine motor activity where they picked up the pompoms with a tweezer from a try into a small container repeatedly to strengthen their grip. The easel was used to display our morning message informing my young learners what we will study daily. I also used it to model how to use the feathers for painting. This is to give them an idea that they can use other tools to apply color/paint on paper. This was an art activity related to our study about birds. \r\n\r\nI am so thankful for making these experiences possible for my class. Your contribution truly makes a difference in my young students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755038287146,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-academic-success/9401773/","projectTitle":"Art for Academic Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":9294370,"letterContent":"To the wonderful donors of these puzzles, a heartfelt thank you! The puzzles were an instant hit with my students! After I unwrapped them and presented them during our morning community circle, my students cannot wait until exploration time in the afternoon to play with them. They love the variety of puzzles and colorful pictures. My students who are just starting to play with puzzles are learning the necessary skills of looking for patterns, shapes, matching colors, moving pieces, and developing fine motor skills. Working with a partner or with an adult helps build camaraderie thereby strengthening their social skills. Whenever they succeeded in putting a puzzle together, they feel so proud of their accomplishment! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing these learning materials for my students. Your valuable contribution to their education and development is priceless. I am so grateful for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1746858686403,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-through-jigsaw-puzzles/9294370/","projectTitle":"Building Skills Through Jigsaw Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":9205201,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for the kind support for my students. My students were happy to get the books and bubbles to celebrate their hard work and to introduce them to kindergarten. I encouraged our parents to read the book to their kids so that they can acknowledge their kid's feelings about kindergarten. One mom shared to me that her student felt a bit sad because he might not have the same friends in class next school year. She was able to assure him that kindergarten is a new opportunity to make more new friends! I love how the book generated heartfelt conversations. I have some students who are already able to read on their own. They shared that they liked the book; that they are excited to go to kindergarten. \r\n\r\nI am grateful for your generosity always. Thank you for supporting the education of our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1745450734745,"projectUrl":"project/moving-up-to-kindergarten/9205201/","projectTitle":"Moving Up to Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":8968039,"letterContent":"I am happy to share that our food unit was made more interesting because of the books and the puzzles that you helped fund. The books were displayed in the library and my students loved looking at them and talking about the food pictures with their friends. The different kinds of food and the gatherings that came around them added so much interest in our discussions about food, plants we eat, healthy eating, and where do we get our food from. The puzzles were a hit among the students. They loved putting them together and describing the pictures (i.e. broccoli, chicken, and rice). One student said, \"I eat those!\" Another one said. \"I like sushi.\" The conversations that these materials sparked and the learning gathered from them are so valuable in furthering my students' learning. I am so grateful for your help in bringing these resources in my classroom. They make learning meaningful and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1737919279610,"projectUrl":"project/food-and-diversity-exploration/8968039/","projectTitle":"Food and Diversity Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":8934917,"letterContent":"I once again want to thank you for providing this light box for my students to work on. I finally have the table to put this on and the instant they saw the light box lit up, they could not wait to play on it. My students started their exploration with a set of magnetic tiles. The structures that they built were amazing! I saw my students' thinking by the way they used and built with those magnetic tiles on the light box. I am so happy to see my students engage on this STEM activity. The quiet ones talk about their structure with their peers while using the manipulatives. I hope to provide them with more materials to add to this interesting resource. This is a great start. Beyond words can say, my students and I appreciate your help so much!","fullyFundedDate":1735653674997,"projectUrl":"project/light-box-learning-exploration/8934917/","projectTitle":"Light Box Learning & Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":9020356,"letterContent":"My class enjoyed a week of learning about the Lunar New Year as a part of our community unit. Celebrations are an important part of our community because they help people connect with others. More than ever, I believe that students should learn about other cultures besides their own to expand their world, understanding, and acceptance of the diverse people in their neighborhood. I am so grateful for these materials that made learning immersive and exciting for my TK students! They were so interested to read the book about Lunar New Year preparations. They were so amazed to watch the dragon and lion dances, and the parade in San Francisco. We also had our own parade inside the classroom in their lucky red clothes, dragon hats, and hand drums. Then, true to tradition, the children received red envelopes with chocolate gold coins, lucky candy, and fortune cookies in the red organza bags. A couple of parents donated mandarin oranges for the students placed in the red bowls that adorned our classroom, together with the Chinese lanterns that the students made for decorations. The Lunar New Year was such a great learning experience. Thank you for kind people like you who helped make it happen.","fullyFundedDate":1735995079530,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-celebration-welcome-year/9020356/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Celebration: Welcome Year of the Snake!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":8935033,"letterContent":"The STEM magnetic tiles were a hit among my students! I finally started using them to tell the stories because it is the start of spring and we are going through the first week of our Food unit. I told the story of Eric Carle's \"The Very Hungry Caterpillar\" and they were so thrilled to see the story unfold using the book and the magnetic tiles. In one of our socio-emotional lessons, I wanted to encourage the students that they can do many things. In this lesson, I read them Eric Carle's book, \"From Head To Toe\" and used the magnetic tiles to enrich the book story while asking them to replicate the actions in the book. I have them available for the students to use in our center now. The students had been using them during exploration time. I can't thank you enough for helping me further my their learning by providing these magnetic tiles that illustrate stories and also provide opportunities for hands-on activity.","fullyFundedDate":1731552523667,"projectUrl":"project/retelling-stories-through-stem-magnetic/8935033/","projectTitle":"Retelling Stories Through Stem Magnetic Tiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":8860707,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for these resources for my students to be able to pretend grocery shopping in our TK class during purposeful play. My students are enjoying these materials and are using them appropriately after modeling to them. The students are role playing as cashier and shoppers. They are paying for the groceries they buy using the play money in their wallets and bringing their grocery items \"home\" to cook or keep in the refrigerator or pantry in our pretend center. They are also using the toy ATM machine to deposit and withdraw money from their savings in the bank. These materials are highly engaging as students participate in cooperative play. Plus, the students learn to sort the grocery items and match them to the pictures during clean up time. I am grateful for your help in fostering creativity and in helping my students have fun while learning about financial literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1730510078148,"projectUrl":"project/lets-pretend-grocery-shopping/8860707/","projectTitle":"Let's Pretend: Grocery Shopping!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"},{"teacherId":4581693,"projectId":8933814,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for making this request happen! It is so fun to watch my students' excitement as they received their coloring books, holiday socks, and warm cocoa kits wrapped in nice holiday bags. The replacement items bought for this project were extras that they really liked such as the squishy toys, candy canes, and stickers. I appreciate your generosity in helping my students have materials to engage them during the busy holiday season. I am grateful for the love you shared. Your kindness made a difference in my 4-year-old learners!","fullyFundedDate":1732409551082,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-warm-holiday-coloring/8933814/","projectTitle":"Calm and Warm Holiday Coloring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4581693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657726537356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonelyn-yount"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_132668","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":401,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Weighted Average","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.7,"schoolId":132668,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northlake TK-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northlake TK-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/twin-rivers-unified-school-district/northlake-tk-8-school/132668"}