{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Verde Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10297465,"projectId":10196013,"letterContent":"It's a wonderful gift to have a place for my students to separate and re-regulate. They are excited to take turns exploring the new technology. Throughout the day students may become overwhelmed, especially the students with special needs. At that time I can set a timer and let one student have a five minute break with an appropriate distraction. I find that is enough time to reset and rejoin the general population. Thank you again for making this opportunity available to my students this year and for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778029947261,"projectUrl":"project/portable-pathways/10196013/","projectTitle":"Portable Pathways","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strauch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297465_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776299163176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297465"},{"teacherId":10297465,"projectId":10268402,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the tools. My students need to be successful. Their comfort is so important to me. Less stress means greater opportunities to learn. I could feel the students relax when they grip the large pencil and the large crayon. Tiny crayons break so quickly and small hands that cannot regulate strength and pressure. It's also lovely when students get new supplies later in the year. We actually started the year with used supplies so it was heartwarming to see the surprise when they got to choose a brand new pointy crayon. As for the pencils, I've removed the small pencils with the small rubber grip attachments and replace them with a larger or more manageable primary pencils. Thanks again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778106960676,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-crayons/10268402/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Crayons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strauch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297465_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776299163176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297465"},{"teacherId":10297465,"projectId":10214908,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to receive a new class rug for their reading space. We had a class visitor and they were eager to show it off. The large rug with large squares give them personal space parameters when choosing where to sit. They spent the day doing all of their assignments on the floor. They also brainstormed how to keep it clean: no dirty shoes, no food, no water. It was joyful to watch how they want to care for it to make it last till the end of the year in nice condition. We are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778028056565,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-inviting/10214908/","projectTitle":"Warm and Inviting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strauch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297465_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776299163176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297465"},{"teacherId":10297465,"projectId":10219980,"letterContent":"Upon receipt of the items, the students immediately opened the boxes, figured out how to put the supplies together and took turns using them. The room has never been so clean. \r\n\r\nTogether, the students made a cleaning chart including how each tool is used. They also decided what days of the week each will be used based on the activities we do in class. On a cutting and pasting day, then the big broom will be used. On a glitter and craft day, then the little hand broom and dustpan will be used. They decided the carpet sweepers were to be used every day at the end of the day.\r\n\r\nIt was joyful to watch them become excited about basic life skills.","fullyFundedDate":1778029667358,"projectUrl":"project/clean-up-clean-up/10219980/","projectTitle":"Clean Up, Clean Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strauch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297465_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776299163176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297465"},{"teacherId":10169975,"projectId":9881474,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students were so delighted to have such high quality pencil donated to them. They cheered and some even clapped when I opened up the box and passed out their brand new pencils.\r\n\r\nThey joyously report to me that they don't break when they sharpen them. My students are also happy to utilize pencils that are so comfortable to hold and don't hurt their fingers as they are using them. They don't have to press as hard while they're writing their essays. I notice the erasers are so effective at erasing their mistakes so students don't accidentally tear up their papers trying to do so.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this wonderful donation! My students are grateful for it!","fullyFundedDate":1766033442528,"projectUrl":"project/quality-pencils-for-quality-kids/9881474/","projectTitle":"Quality Pencils for Quality Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fessehaie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169975"},{"teacherId":10169975,"projectId":9792691,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the oil pastels to my students. They were so excited to use them during art activities. They are so creative and artistic! Although they took the Christmas and Thanksgiving art work before I took photos of them (pumpkins and Elf on the Shelf for example) I did manage to take a picture of their butterfly artwork before they took them home. \r\n\r\nSeveral of my students have challenging home lives. It is very difficult for a few to even make it to school on time. I usually try to do a short art lesson on Monday mornings to encourage them to show up on time. It works! They seem to be very relaxed when I turn on classical music as they use the oil pastels. They say it is very calming and fun to use. It also makes their art work look more \"fancy\" is the word one of my students said. \r\n\r\nThank you again for giving students a creative oulet!","fullyFundedDate":1762267522386,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-self-expression-through-a/9792691/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Self-expression Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fessehaie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169975"},{"teacherId":10169975,"projectId":9792665,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the p.e. equipment to my classroom! Because of your donation, my students actually have more choice as to the sports activities they get to play. Some students choose to play various jump rope games and hold jump roping competitions, while other students choose to play soccer or basketball. They never complain about not having something fun to do during p.e. time.\r\n\r\nAnother important aspect of this is that ALL students are engaged in physical exercise. I used to have a few students just sit and chat at the benches, despite my attempts to get them involved in relay races or going down the slide. They just weren't interested. Once the jump ropes and soccer balls and basketballs arrived, ALL students were just so excited to go outside for p.e. They are getting their necessary daily exercise in for the day in a joyful manner. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making exercise fun for my class.","fullyFundedDate":1762280592427,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving/9792665/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Moving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fessehaie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169975"},{"teacherId":10169975,"projectId":9794025,"letterContent":"The floor seats that you donated to my students has been amazing! Although the company ran out of the original 20 seats I ordered, these four fancy ones are used for students who do better reading with needing movement while reading. \r\n\r\nMy students enjoy sitting on their colorful wiggly cushions and seem to be more engaged with their books. Some students enjoy reading with their buddies while others just like to read alone in a quiet corner. I've even incorporated as part of my reward systems for positive behaviors! \r\n\r\nThank you again for this generous donation. The students are grateful for these cushions!","fullyFundedDate":1765483197426,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-cozy-floor-seats/9794025/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Cozy Floor Seats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fessehaie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169975"},{"teacherId":10169975,"projectId":9869144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. My students were so happy when they received their multiplication cards. They asked if they could open the box and practice their multiplication facts. Some even asked if it was for them and if they could take it home.\r\n\r\nMy students use their cards every morning and practice their facts with their partners. They are highly motivated to use them because we have a Math Around-the-Word game every Wednesday and Friday. EVERYONE is engaged. This is a multiplication game where the entire class gets to compete with each other to win incentives, such as slime or plushies, at the end of the game. Some choose to take their cards home to practice with an older sibling.\r\n\r\nThank to your donation, 40% of my class has mastered their multiplication facts to 100 and it's only February. A few have even mastered them to 144, which is a 4th grade standard. I noticed that there were a lot of multiplication problems when they took their math district assessments last week. I can't wait until more of my students master their multiplication facts. They are very proud of themselves and so are their families!","fullyFundedDate":1764614627506,"projectUrl":"project/multiplication-fun/9869144/","projectTitle":"Multiplication Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fessehaie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169975"},{"teacherId":10169975,"projectId":9792615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these headsets to my students. It has really made a significant impact in the classroom learning environment. Because of your generous donation, my students are better able to focus on their reading assignments. They are no longer distracted by the noise in the classroom and can actually read their stories with full concentration and answer the questions asked of them. This is especially helpful for my students with ADHD and my student with autism, as they are able to reach their full academic potential by being more engaged in the material being taught.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting thing to my students upon first receiving these headsets were the colors. They were so bright and colorful. My little 3rd graders are more motivated to use items and take good care of them when they get to choose their favorite colors. My students also tell me that they like how they get to make the volume lower if it is too loud for them. This gives them ownership over their learning. \r\n\r\nThank you again for this wonderful donation. My students are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760715216320,"projectUrl":"project/headsets-lead-to-academic-success/9792615/","projectTitle":"Headsets Lead to Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fessehaie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169975"},{"teacherId":9122996,"projectId":9570804,"letterContent":"All of my students love the wiggle seats--not only do the designated students get to use them but they are kind to share with other students. I have fewer students getting up out of their seats, fewer disruptions during class instruction, and several have been able to \"let loose on their wiggles\" and many have been able to 'self-regulate' themselves a little more. This has allowed them to focus and participate in class a little more. These little stools are a game changer not only for those who struggle with the \"wiggles\" and those who want a little change. \r\n The new headsets and computer battery charges have allowed using a computer to access assessments, research for their upcoming project : Voices of Change --those who had an impact on Civil Rights Movement, the highlighters to help build better reading fluency and keep track, and noise cancelling headsets who need a break from all the activity a combo class provides. \r\n Every dollar given to this project has given a equitable chance to help self-regulate everyone in the classroom and those who really struggle now have a fighting chance.","fullyFundedDate":1757099507299,"projectUrl":"project/when-you-have-the-wiggles/9570804/","projectTitle":"When You Have the Wiggles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122996_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737696917453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9122996"},{"teacherId":10297465,"projectId":9802889,"letterContent":"As a late higher, I inherited students who were not interested in flexible seating on a bear floor. They had not gathered in small places before I arrived, and I found reluctance to join me on the floor to do small groups like phonics or calendar.\r\nI am happy to announce that the minute they walked in and saw the rug on the floor. They immediately gathered and started talking about ways to take care of it. I put them in charge, they decided that bringing food and drinks to the rug was a bad idea sleeping at every day was a good idea as well as rolling it up and stacking it in a corner so the Custodian could sweep. \r\nThey've embraced it more than I imagined they would, and I'm pleased to share the success","fullyFundedDate":1762306667890,"projectUrl":"project/splash-of-color-and-warmth/9802889/","projectTitle":"Splash of Color and Warmth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strauch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297465_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776299163176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297465"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4230","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":350,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"29.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.7,"schoolId":4230,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Verde Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Verde Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/west-contra-costa-unified-school-district/verde-elementary-school/4230"}