{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Peres K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":23.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9337633,"projectId":9807732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, my students now have the materials to last the rest of the school year. Dry erase markers and pencils seem to disappear. They need to stay safe, and healthy so wiping our desk and materials are a must. Your kindness not only helps create a secure learning environment, but also allows us to focus on meaningful, hands-on learning each day in a clean space. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766621663442,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-trailblazers/9807732/","projectTitle":"Tools for Trailblazers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9337633_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698163927447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337633"},{"teacherId":4187905,"projectId":9718861,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom, thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose book project. Your generous support means the world to us. Because of your gift, my students now have access to new books that will spark curiosity, build background knowledge, and strengthen reading skills. These books will be used during read‑alouds, guided reading groups, independent reading time, and writing activities—helping every child grow as a reader and thinker.\r\nI am excited to put these books into students' hands and to share updates and photos as they enjoy them. Thank you for investing in our learners and helping create a richer, more joyful reading experience for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766871543686,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-read/9718861/","projectTitle":"Books to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Fell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4187905"},{"teacherId":388300,"projectId":9913468,"letterContent":"I just received all of the Grade Level reading books today and my students were very excited for me to read the books to them. Most of my students did not want me to put the books down and read them all day. This same students just last week thought books that they read made no sense.\r\n\r\nAll of my students have a goal to read more because reading is a valuable way of self-educating themselves and by reading they are getting in to fewer problems in class. They are finding an excellent positive way to fill in their in time. Reading in their leveled groups the students are finding ways to improve their young minds. All of the students are getting smarter and staying smart so they can have the edge over the average person. They know that they need to learn new things and reading is one of the best ways to learn and expand their knowledge. Books are stimulating and exciting their imagination as well as arousing the students' curiosity, everything that exists and has ever existed is documented and can be found in a book, reading is teaching them new skills, ideas and giving the students a new positive outlook on life. Obtaining more information is giving them a distinct advantage over the others because they will have gathered a much wider understanding of many subjects and topics of conversation. Limited knowledge can seriously hold you back and leave you feeling left out in some social situations. Reading makes you wiser not to mention the educational and learning benefits that are gained; it is enjoyable as well as factual. The benefits of reading are enormous, some books will inspire you, reading about other people's success stories or how they have overcome near seemingly impossible feats which have required immense courage and determination can give you great inspiration to go on and achieve your dreams with the knowing that if other people have already done it then so can you.\r\n\r\nThe importance of reading has never been greater while the literacy rates get lower. The very culture that has shaped the millennial student into the technological generation is the same culture that has resulted in a lower interest in reading and lower active and critical reading skills. Getting the grade leveled reading books into the classroom will benefit my students, myself, and society in general.","fullyFundedDate":1766871542923,"projectUrl":"project/animals-among-us/9913468/","projectTitle":"Animals Among Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/388300"},{"teacherId":4187905,"projectId":9583928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help fund our DonorsChoose project. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Having a welcoming learning environment is so important, and thanks to you, our classroom feels brighter and more inviting. The students absolutely love the bulletin board paper and the magnetic borders—they were so excited to see the transformation! The bulletin board paper and magnetic borders have made a noticeable difference in the appearance of our classroom, and the students are delighted by the bright and organized space. These materials support a positive learning atmosphere and help students feel proud of their classroom.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support of my students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758756748653,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-classroom/9583928/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Fell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4187905"},{"teacherId":388300,"projectId":9914987,"letterContent":"I just received all of the Grade Level reading books today and my students were very excited for me to read the books to them. Most of my students did not want me to put the books down and read them all day. This same students just last week thought books that they read made no sense.\r\n\r\nAll of my students have a goal to read more because reading is a valuable way of self-educating themselves and by reading they are getting in to fewer problems in class. They are finding an excellent positive way to fill in their in time. Reading in their leveled groups the students are finding ways to improve their young minds. All of the students are getting smarter and staying smart so they can have the edge over the average person. They know that they need to learn new things and reading is one of the best ways to learn and expand their knowledge. Books are stimulating and exciting their imagination as well as arousing the students' curiosity, everything that exists and has ever existed is documented and can be found in a book, reading is teaching them new skills, ideas and giving the students a new positive outlook on life. Obtaining more information is giving them a distinct advantage over the others because they will have gathered a much wider understanding of many subjects and topics of conversation. Limited knowledge can seriously hold you back and leave you feeling left out in some social situations. Reading makes you wiser not to mention the educational and learning benefits that are gained; it is enjoyable as well as factual. The benefits of reading are enormous, some books will inspire you, reading about other people's success stories or how they have overcome near seemingly impossible feats which have required immense courage and determination can give you great inspiration to go on and achieve your dreams with the knowing that if other people have already done it then so can you.\r\n\r\nThe importance of reading has never been greater while the literacy rates get lower. The very culture that has shaped the millennial student into the technological generation is the same culture that has resulted in a lower interest in reading and lower active and critical reading skills. Getting the grade leveled reading books into the classroom will benefit my students, myself, and society in general.","fullyFundedDate":1764712443584,"projectUrl":"project/animal-books-for-us-to-learn/9914987/","projectTitle":"Animal Books For Us to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/388300"},{"teacherId":388300,"projectId":9780111,"letterContent":"I just received all of the Grade Level reading books today and my students were very excited for me to read the books to them. Most of my students did not want me to put the books down and read them all day. This same students just last week thought books that they read made no sense.\r\n\r\nAll of my students have a goal to read more because reading is a valuable way of self-educating themselves and by reading they are getting in to fewer problems in class. They are finding an excellent positive way to fill in their in time. Reading in their leveled groups the students are finding ways to improve their young minds. All of the students are getting smarter and staying smart so they can have the edge over the average person. They know that they need to learn new things and reading is one of the best ways to learn and expand their knowledge. Books are stimulating and exciting their imagination as well as arousing the students' curiosity, everything that exists and has ever existed is documented and can be found in a book, reading is teaching them new skills, ideas and giving the students a new positive outlook on life. Obtaining more information is giving them a distinct advantage over the others because they will have gathered a much wider understanding of many subjects and topics of conversation. Limited knowledge can seriously hold you back and leave you feeling left out in some social situations. Reading makes you wiser not to mention the educational and learning benefits that are gained; it is enjoyable as well as factual. The benefits of reading are enormous, some books will inspire you, reading about other people's success stories or how they have overcome near seemingly impossible feats which have required immense courage and determination can give you great inspiration to go on and achieve your dreams with the knowing that if other people have already done it then so can you.\r\n\r\nThe importance of reading has never been greater while the literacy rates get lower. The very culture that has shaped the millennial student into the technological generation is the same culture that has resulted in a lower interest in reading and lower active and critical reading skills. Getting the grade leveled reading books into the classroom will benefit my students, myself, and society in general.","fullyFundedDate":1764619047821,"projectUrl":"project/some-great-book-to-read/9780111/","projectTitle":"Some Great Book To Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/388300"},{"teacherId":10178439,"projectId":9792990,"letterContent":"Our new materials have transformed the way my kindergarteners engage with early literacy and foundational skills. With the Learning Without Tears workbooks, my students are practicing correct letter formation, number formation, and handwriting habits in a developmentally appropriate way. These books introduce essential pre-reading skills—fine-motor control, left-to-right tracking, and learning that letters hold meaning—while giving students a joyful sense of ownership over their writing. Reading and writing in our classroom now looks like students sprawled out on the carpet with clipboards, at tables tracing letters, or sharing their pages proudly with peers. Several of my emerging writers, who often feel hesitant to take risks on paper, have become more confident because the structured pages guide them step by step.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools you funded have also made a remarkable difference. The Bouncy Bands help my more active learners focus for longer stretches of time by giving them a quiet, appropriate outlet for their energy. One student in particular—who used to struggle to stay in his chair for even a minute—now completes full lessons while gently bouncing his feet. The peg boards and counting materials have turned math into hands-on exploration; students are building quantities, recognizing numerals, and practicing one-to-one correspondence with excitement rather than frustration. And the noise-canceling earmuffs have supported students who are sensitive to sound, allowing them to fully participate during independent work times without becoming overwhelmed.","fullyFundedDate":1760922290640,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-learners-at-work/9792990/","projectTitle":"Mindful Learners at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Petrofsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178439"},{"teacherId":388300,"projectId":9780164,"letterContent":"I just received all of the Grade Level Spanish reading books today and my students were very excited for me to read the books to them. Most of my students did not want me to put the books down and read them all day. This same students just last week thought books that they read made no sense.\r\n\r\nAll of my students have a goal to read more because reading is a valuable way of self-educating themselves and by reading they are getting in to fewer problems in class. They are finding an excellent positive way to fill in their in time. Reading in their leveled groups the students are finding ways to improve their young minds. All of the students are getting smarter and staying smart so they can have the edge over the average person. They know that they need to learn new things and reading is one of the best ways to learn and expand their knowledge. Books are stimulating and exciting their imagination as well as arousing the students' curiosity, everything that exists and has ever existed is documented and can be found in a book, reading is teaching them new skills, ideas and giving the students a new positive outlook on life. Obtaining more information is giving them a distinct advantage over the others because they will have gathered a much wider understanding of many subjects and topics of conversation. Limited knowledge can seriously hold you back and leave you feeling left out in some social situations. Reading makes you wiser not to mention the educational and learning benefits that are gained; it is enjoyable as well as factual. The benefits of reading are enormous, some books will inspire you, reading about other people's success stories or how they have overcome near seemingly impossible feats which have required immense courage and determination can give you great inspiration to go on and achieve your dreams with the knowing that if other people have already done it then so can you.\r\n\r\nThe importance of reading has never been greater while the literacy rates get lower. The very culture that has shaped the millennial student into the technological generation is the same culture that has resulted in a lower interest in reading and lower active and critical reading skills. Getting the grade leveled reading books into the classroom will benefit my students, myself, and society in general.","fullyFundedDate":1761417547406,"projectUrl":"project/need-some-great-books-to-read/9780164/","projectTitle":"Need Some Great Books To Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/388300"},{"teacherId":10178439,"projectId":9738893,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new Montessori and sensory materials, their excitement filled the room. They immediately began exploring the colorful puzzles, tracing boards, and movable alphabets; touching, experimenting, and proudly showing each other what they could do. The Bouncy Bands quickly became a favorite, giving my most active learners a quiet way to move and focus during lessons. These tools have created a calm, engaging learning environment where every child can participate meaningfully.\r\n\r\nNow, our literacy and math centers are alive with purpose. Students use the spindle boxes to match quantities, the movable alphabet to build words, and the tracing boards to strengthen writing skills. Each day, they work independently or in pairs, exploring at their own pace and celebrating small successes together. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more joyful, inclusive, and hands-on than ever; every child has the tools to thrive and believe in their own potential.","fullyFundedDate":1759106097252,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-tools-for-literacy-math-and-f/9738893/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Tools for Literacy, Math, and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Petrofsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178439"},{"teacherId":971162,"projectId":9572016,"letterContent":"My scholar and I would like to extend a huge, thank you to all of you who have helped us receive some very important classroom necessities that were very much needed. We have been using the laminating pouches throughout the weeks to lemonade name tags, sight words, flashcards for math and vocabulary words,photos, and we are so thankful to have them. Our printer \r\nhad now been stocked with our toner cartridges and we are so happy to have our printer back again. We have been using the printer to print out lots of data of our assessments, such as i- Ready results that goe home along with many other vocabulary words to display in the classroom. Everything you have provided us. We cannot do this without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757099505417,"projectUrl":"project/printing-necessity-needed/9572016/","projectTitle":"Printing Necessity Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/971162"},{"teacherId":971162,"projectId":9566320,"letterContent":"My scholars and I cannot thank you enough for being so helpful and supportive to our classroom. We greatly appreciate your thoughtful donation of water bottles, snacks, and incentives for our classroom! Everything has been so useful to the students. The water bottles are being used daily, throughout the entire day by the students. They take them everywhere they go during the day and with these hot days that we've had recently they have been a lifesaver .Without your support, we would not have any of these things. Thank you so much for your dedication to our children in this community.","fullyFundedDate":1755544267896,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-school-must-have/9566320/","projectTitle":"Beginning of School Must Have","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/971162"},{"teacherId":4187905,"projectId":9429309,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding my DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have essential supplies that make a big difference in their learning experience. Thanks to you, we have pencils, math posters, dry erase markers, laminate sheets, pencil pouches to keep our supplies safe, and a cursive poster to help with handwriting skills. These materials have already brought excitement and confidence to our classroom.\r\nYour donation is helping my students grow, explore, and succeed every day. I am truly grateful for your support and belief in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1757905611402,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-school-year-supplies/9429309/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the School Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Fell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4187905"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4221","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":567,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":82,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"28.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.4,"schoolId":4221,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Peres K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Peres K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/west-contra-costa-unified-school-district/peres-elementary-school/4221"}