{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Farmdale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8113010,"projectId":9357419,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my counseling office now has a rich library of Social-Emotional Learning books that are transforming the way my students grow and learn. As a school counselor, I use many books to spark students' creativity and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThese SEL books introduce essential skills like understanding emotions, practicing kindness, building self-confidence, and making responsible choices. They provide students with tools to recognize their feelings, communicate effectively, and solve problems in positive ways.","fullyFundedDate":1755695678030,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-books/9357419/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113010_orig.jpg?crop=3584,3584,x1514,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717696001558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farmdale-counselor"},{"teacherId":8113010,"projectId":9349846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project! As the school counselor at Farmdale Elementary, I have the privilege of working with our students every day to help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to new SEL books, counseling games, journals, and calming tools, that make our counseling lessons and groups more engaging and effective.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a difference. Students are using journals to reflect on feelings, practicing coping strategies with new tools, collaborating through SEL games, or benefiting from a calm and welcoming counseling space. Each day, I see their excitement and growth as they build confidence, resilience, and kindness toward one another.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just materials, it's an investment in the well-being of our Farmdale Foxes. You've helped create a safe and supportive environment where students feel heard, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our school community, thank you for believing in our students and helping me provide them with the tools they need to thrive. Your kindness has a ripple effect that will reach far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1750256090366,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-learning-a-classroom/9349846/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to Learning: A Classroom Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113010_orig.jpg?crop=3584,3584,x1514,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717696001558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farmdale-counselor"},{"teacherId":10049887,"projectId":9398755,"letterContent":"I'm incredibly grateful for these new resources—they've truly enhanced the way I conduct preschool assessments! One special moment was using manipulatives during a color and shape activity. The kids were fully engaged, having fun, and learning all at once. These tools make assessments feel like play, which is exactly what early learning should be! Their reactions were amazing! They were excited by the bright colors and couldn't wait to explore everything. I heard comments like \"Wow!\" and \"Car\" \"Legos\" right away. It made the experience feel more like fun than testing and helped students feel more comfortable and confident. I also be using the materials in daily routines to keep learning hands-on and joyful. These tools are already making a huge difference!","fullyFundedDate":1757541118357,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-assessments/9398755/","projectTitle":"Preschool Assessments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monique Turrentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10049887_orig.jpg?crop=1019,1019,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749153588307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049887"},{"teacherId":9563228,"projectId":9046288,"letterContent":"I appreciate all your donations! My students love the new prizes in my prize box! I have a kindergartner student this year that has been having a hard transition in the morning. I showed him my prize box so he can pick a prize after his successful day! He especially loved the smelly stickers and the slime! My students that come in for testing have been loving the sticky men and soccer fidget spinners. The bubbles has been a big hit with my preschool students! The students of a Merced appreciate you! Thank you for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746785343293,"projectUrl":"project/ms-wendys-prize-box-for-special-educat/9046288/","projectTitle":"Ms. Wendy’s Prize Box for Special Education Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Puga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563228_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722108550170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563228"},{"teacherId":8113010,"projectId":9152566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support means more than you know and has already made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nAs a school counselor working with Transitional Kindergarten through Second Grade students, I often support young children who are just beginning to understand and express their emotions. Many of them struggle to recognize what they're feeling, let alone find the words to talk about it. That's why your contribution is so valuable—these journals serve as a bridge to help students begin that important process of emotional awareness and expression.\r\n\r\nWhat makes these journals particularly special is that they offer flexibility. Some of my students love to draw pictures as a way to express themselves. For them, drawing can feel less intimidating than writing, and it becomes a powerful outlet to show what's going on inside. Others enjoy writing or dictating their thoughts, especially as they develop their early literacy skills. These journals support both preferences, giving every student a way to reflect in a way that feels comfortable and natural to them.\r\n\r\nSince receiving your donation, I've been able to introduce the journals in a variety of settings. I've used them with my Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students, who are just beginning to develop language for their emotions. I've also used them with Kindergarteners and First and Second Grade students, many of whom are working through challenges such as anxiety, frustration, friendship issues, or changes at home. The journals have become a key part of my counseling work, whether I'm meeting with students one-on-one or in small groups.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding things to witness is a student flipping back through their journal pages and recognizing how they've grown. Whether it's through drawings that become more detailed over time or written reflections that show an increasing ability to name and manage their emotions, the journals help reinforce a sense of progress and self-understanding. For students who may not have access to these kinds of tools at home, your donation has provided something truly special—a safe space for self-expression and a tool for building emotional intelligence at an early age.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports not only academic readiness but also emotional development, which is just as important. These journals are more than paper and binding—they are tools for healing, reflection, and growth. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746785392221,"projectUrl":"project/feelings-journals-for-social-emotional-l/9152566/","projectTitle":"Feelings Journals for Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113010_orig.jpg?crop=3584,3584,x1514,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717696001558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farmdale-counselor"},{"teacherId":9563228,"projectId":8935098,"letterContent":"The calm down corner has been a great help! I have a fifth grader dealing with anxiety and has been favoring the needo cube,stretchy dinosaur, and deep breathing stickers. This student deals with school anxiety. He has been coming into my office to use the kinetic sand:) This is very beneficial for him because the calm down breaks he takes in my office with the kinetic sand help regulate himself before being able to go to class.\r\nMy 4th grader dealing counseling student that is learning to self regulate shared that the sand dropping in the plastic tube is very calming for her. Thanks donors for helping provide a calming corner with fun products my students can use.","fullyFundedDate":1737132813792,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-corner-to-help-support-mental/8935098/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Corner to Help Support Mental Health Needs Grade 3-5","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Puga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563228_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722108550170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563228"},{"teacherId":323551,"projectId":9150712,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support in funding our classroom book project for What Was the San Francisco Earthquake.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, each student had the opportunity to engage with history in a meaningful and personal way. This book not only brings to life a pivotal moment in American history, but also sparks important conversations about resilience, community, and change. Your donation made it possible for my students to access quality educational materials that inspire curiosity and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nIt was amazing to see how excited the students were to explore this topic. The pictures attached show our final project about the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, which is a short drive from our school. Thank you for investing in their education and helping bring history to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744210515045,"projectUrl":"project/1906-in-san-francisco/9150712/","projectTitle":"1906 in San Francisco!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp323551_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742075769578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-garcia-farmdale"},{"teacherId":8113010,"projectId":9059828,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, I was able to grab some amazing resources on Teachers Pay Teachers that have totally transformed my lessons. I've been able to bring in fresh, fun, and creative activities that my students are really connecting with. It's been such a time-saver too, being able to find exactly what we need, right when we need it, has helped me be more flexible and responsive to what my students need most.\r\n\r\nThe kids are loving the colorful, hands-on materials—especially the ones that feel more like games than work. It's been awesome to see some of my quieter or more hesitant learners light up and get involved because the resources are just so engaging. \r\n\r\nI'm so grateful for your generosity. Every resource I've downloaded has added something special to our classroom, and it wouldn't have been possible without you. Thank you for supporting teachers and helping make learning fun for kids!","fullyFundedDate":1740337687939,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-counseling-lessons/9059828/","projectTitle":"Engaging Counseling Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113010_orig.jpg?crop=3584,3584,x1514,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717696001558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farmdale-counselor"},{"teacherId":323551,"projectId":9150690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our 4th-grade classroom! \r\n The students were so excited to explore our new book What Was the Gold Rush? It fits perfectly with our Social Studies/California History unit about the California Gold Rush and really helps bring the past to life in a way that textbooks just can't. These books are helping them grow as readers and thinkers, and your kindness has helped make reading something they look forward to every day. We were able to use this book to further our understanding of a novel we read every year in my class about a 12 year old boy who leaves Boston with his butler to come to California to search for gold to save his aunt's house.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your support and generosity. Thank you for giving our students the chance to learn, imagine, and explore through books. You've made a difference in our classroom, and we'll be sure to take good care of your wonderful gift for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744202508268,"projectUrl":"project/theres-gold-in-them-thar-hills/9150690/","projectTitle":"There's Gold in Them Thar Hills!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp323551_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742075769578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-garcia-farmdale"},{"teacherId":8882810,"projectId":8847409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this classroom reading and writing project! The beautiful books were such an inspiring way to begin the thank you letter writing activities. My students are still asking to borrow them and continue finding more people to send their gratitude to in letter form. Many students chose to write letters to a teacher they will miss while she is on maternity leave. This allowed them an opportunity to express their fondest memories and appreciation for her guidance and kindness throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1736976445036,"projectUrl":"project/thankful-grateful-and-blessed/8847409/","projectTitle":"Thankful, Grateful and Blessed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8882810_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671572640709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-johnson35"},{"teacherId":8113010,"projectId":8997700,"letterContent":"I am writing to thank you for your generous support of our counseling program. Your contributions have made a significant impact on the well-being of our students, creating a nurturing environment where they can find comfort and guidance.\r\n\r\nOne of my sweet little foxes (students) recently entered my counseling office overwhelmed by big, stressful feelings—she was overstimulated. Thanks to your support, I had a cozy lamp providing soft lighting, overhead twinkle lights, and comfortable seating to welcome her. Utilizing a breathing ball, we practiced calming techniques together. The environment plays a crucial role in soothing a student; even the lighting can have a tremendous effect. Your generosity has allowed me to offer such calming experiences to my students.\r\n\r\nThe addition of a cozy lamp has provided soft lighting, creating an atmosphere that helps students feel at ease. An end table offers a functional yet inviting place for them to place personal items, such as books or water bottles, making the space feel more like home. These enhancements, along with other resources you've helped provide, ensure that my office remains a quiet and comfortable environment where students can receive the emotional guidance they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in helping us build a caring and nurturing community for our young learners. Thank you for your continued consideration and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1735591953202,"projectUrl":"project/school-counselor/8997700/","projectTitle":"School Counselor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113010_orig.jpg?crop=3584,3584,x1514,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717696001558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farmdale-counselor"},{"teacherId":9720815,"projectId":8725869,"letterContent":"Our class has received the Gold Rush books and we cannot thank you enough for your support! Students were so excited to open the box and get their hands on their own individual book. This book is the perfect Gold Rush book to supplement our unit on the California Gold Rush. We love that the book has a lot of visuals to accompany each chapter and the text is grade level appropriate to where students can read independently, partner read, or follow along as we read whole class. Each day, we read a chapter of the book and had a meaningful discussion on it. Nothing makes my heart more happy than seeing the smiles on my students' faces when it was time to read the book. We loved learning about the Gold Rush and making meaningful connections. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1726684864012,"projectUrl":"project/gold-bonanza/8725869/","projectTitle":"Gold Bonanza!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9720815_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725079629709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720815"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_93904","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":970,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"24.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.6,"schoolId":93904,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Farmdale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Farmdale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/weaver-union-school-district/farmdale-elementary-school/93904"}