{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"San Jose Charter Academy","outOfStateSupporters":15.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3445833,"projectId":10558339,"letterContent":"This project will meaningfully impact my fifth-grade students by providing resources that support their learning, comfort, and success throughout the school day. The wagon will make it easier for students and teachers to safely transport lunches, classroom materials, books, and equipment, so we can spend more time focused on learning. The classroom snacks will help students stay energized and ready to participate, especially when they are hungry or need a quick boost during a busy school day. These simple resources help create a welcoming, supportive classroom where students feel cared for and prepared to learn. Most importantly, this project shows my students that their needs matter and that their community believes in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1788389185375,"projectUrl":"project/roll-into-learning-a-wagon-for-our-clas/10558339/","projectTitle":"Roll Into Learning: A Wagon for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Orozco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3445833_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626982264611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssoto1"},{"teacherId":1315330,"projectId":10180101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our Beach Day extra special! My kindergarteners had such a fun day learning, playing, and celebrating all of their hard work this year.\r\n\r\nThe butterfly beach chairs, beach towels, and pool floats made our classroom feel like the perfect little beach getaway! The kids absolutely loved finding a cozy beach spot to sit while they worked on their learning activities. It made an ordinary day of learning feel extra exciting and special!\r\n\r\nOur Beach Day was filled with smiles, excitement, and so many fun memories. Thank you for helping us create such a memorable way to celebrate an amazing kindergarten year. We are so grateful for your support of our classroom and our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778202212012,"projectUrl":"project/beach-day-countdown/10180101/","projectTitle":"Beach Day Countdown","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfish"},{"teacherId":4719536,"projectId":10064944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our amazing DonorsChoose donors for supporting our classroom! Your generosity means so much to me and my first-grade students. Because of you, our classroom will be more organized, efficient, and ready for learning every single day!\r\n\r\nThe storage bins, colorful organizers, zipper pouches, and compartment containers will give us a place for everything—from crayons and art supplies to math manipulatives, games, centers, and student materials. With everything clearly organized and easy to access, my students will be able to independently find what they need, clean up their materials, and take greater responsibility for our classroom. These organizational tools will help create a calmer learning environment where students can spend less time searching for supplies and more time learning!\r\n\r\nThe 60-count package of glue sticks will be especially helpful because first graders LOVE hands-on learning! We use glue for crafts, writing projects, science activities, cut-and-paste assignments, and so many of our classroom projects. Having a plentiful supply means every child can participate without having to worry about running out.\r\n\r\nThe colorful lanyards and ID holders will also be put to great use throughout the school year. They will help us keep important student information organized and make it easier for students to identify their belongings and materials during classroom activities and special events.\r\n\r\nEven the little things, like the colorful dot stickers and paper clips, will have a big impact! I use these supplies to organize student work, label materials, create engaging activities, and keep our classroom systems running smoothly.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation helps me create a classroom where every student has the materials they need to participate, explore, create, and learn. First graders are becoming more independent every day, and having organized, accessible materials allows them to practice those important life skills while learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where learning is organized, engaging, and FUN! Your kindness makes a difference that my students will experience all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1777923515570,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-new-year-new-learning/10064944/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, New Year, New Learning: Discovering Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De Rego","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4719536_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752678576760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christiederego203"},{"teacherId":1314953,"projectId":10534435,"letterContent":"Absolutely! Based on the materials you received—**creative story journals, colorful folders, and individually wrapped candy**—I'd make the impact response personal and specific to your first graders. Here's a polished version that sounds genuine rather than overly formal:\r\n\r\n### Describe the Impact\r\n\r\nMy first graders were so excited to see the colorful new folders and story journals! These materials have helped make our classroom feel even more organized, creative, and inviting. Students use their journals to write and illustrate their stories, and they love having a special place to keep their work and watch their writing grow throughout the year.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students become excited about sharing their writing with one another. They proudly read their stories to classmates and celebrate each other's ideas. The folders have also helped students take ownership of their work and keep important papers organized.\r\n\r\nThe candy has been a fun way to celebrate students' hard work, kindness, and accomplishments. Even a small treat can make a first grader feel recognized and proud!\r\n\r\n**Our next step is to continue growing as writers.** Students will be using their journals to create personal narratives and imaginative stories, adding details, illustrations, and new vocabulary. Thank you for helping provide these resources and for investing in my students. Your generosity is helping make learning fun, meaningful, and memorable for my first graders! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787705201319,"projectUrl":"project/starting-off-the-school-year-right/10534435/","projectTitle":"Starting Off the School Year Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1314953_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621370779896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1314953"},{"teacherId":1314953,"projectId":10396215,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to have new materials that allow them to learn through hands-on experiences. The art supplies have given them more opportunities to create, explore, and express their learning through drawing, painting, and sculpture. We use these materials to connect art with our reading, science, and social studies lessons, and it has been wonderful to see students become more confident and willing to take creative risks. The magnetic building blocks and floor puzzles have also become favorite choices during collaborative learning time, giving students opportunities to practice problem-solving, perseverance, communication, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe shoe-tying boards have been especially meaningful because they allow students to practice an important life skill independently. Students celebrate when they finally master a new step, and their confidence grows with each attempt. The birthday bracelets and stickers help me celebrate students and recognize their effort, while the organizational supplies help us keep our classroom running smoothly. Together, these resources have helped create a classroom where students can learn by doing, work together, and feel proud of what they accomplish.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating these materials throughout the school year as we explore new topics and projects. Whether students are designing and building, creating artwork to show what they have learned, working on fine-motor skills, or solving puzzles with classmates, these resources give every child a chance to participate and learn in a hands-on way. I am so grateful to the donors who have helped make these experiences possible for my first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1787183581135,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-where-every-child-c/10396215/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom Where Every Child Can Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1314953_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621370779896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1314953"},{"teacherId":3445833,"projectId":10515458,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to our generous donors for providing our 5th grade classroom with two bean bags and a wagon! These thoughtful donations have made a wonderful difference in our classroom and have given our students resources that make their school day more comfortable, enjoyable, and engaging. The bean bags have created cozy, inviting spaces where students can settle in with a good book and truly enjoy reading. A comfortable place to read has made reading time something students look forward to, while giving them a special space to relax and get lost in a story.\r\n\r\nThe wagon has also been an incredible help to our classroom. It makes transporting our students' lunches to and from the cafeteria much easier and more efficient. What may seem like a simple item has made a daily routine smoother for both students and teachers. We are incredibly thankful for our donors' kindness and generosity. Your support goes beyond providing classroom materials—it helps create a welcoming learning environment and shows our students that their education and comfort matter. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make these everyday moments a little brighter!","fullyFundedDate":1787139214177,"projectUrl":"project/wagon-wheels-cozy-feels-help-our-clas/10515458/","projectTitle":"Wagon Wheels & Cozy Feels: Help Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Orozco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3445833_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626982264611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssoto1"},{"teacherId":3445833,"projectId":10149771,"letterContent":"Receiving new book sets had a wonderful impact on my 5th-grade students. The moment the books arrived, students were excited to explore the different titles, look through the pages, and choose books that interested them. Having access to new and engaging books helped create excitement around reading and encouraged students to read more often. Students discovered new genres, authors, and topics while building their vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe book sets also provided valuable opportunities for students to learn together. Students could discuss characters, make connections, share their thinking, and participate in meaningful conversations about what they were reading. For many students, having books available that matched their interests and reading needs helped build confidence and encouraged them to see themselves as successful readers. This project has helped make reading a more enjoyable and meaningful part of our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity that made it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1773801832801,"projectUrl":"project/open-doors-with-books/10149771/","projectTitle":"Open Doors With Books","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Orozco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3445833_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626982264611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssoto1"},{"teacherId":1315330,"projectId":10165458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add a Tuff Tray stand to our kindergarten classroom! This stand has made our Tuff Tray even more useful by giving my students the perfect space to stand, explore, create, and learn together.\r\n\r\nWe love using our Tuff Tray for hands-on activities, sensory play, and special themed learning experiences. Having the stand makes it so much easier for little learners to gather around and be part of the fun!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping me create exciting, hands-on learning experiences for my kindergarteners. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1776097038053,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-fun-in-kindergarten/10165458/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Fun in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfish"},{"teacherId":1315330,"projectId":10274136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our Beach Day extra special! My kindergarteners had such a fun day learning, playing, and celebrating all of their hard work this year.\r\n\r\nThe foam sheets made the cutest little surfboards for our teddy bear counters and added a fun beachy twist to our learning activities. The backdrop helped transform our classroom and made the perfect spot for adorable Beach Day pictures! And the beach buckets were such a fun end-of-the-year gift for each student to take home.\r\n\r\nBeach Day was filled with smiles, excitement, and lots of special memories. Thank you for helping us create such a fun way to celebrate the end of an amazing kindergarten year!","fullyFundedDate":1778344401981,"projectUrl":"project/beach-day-countdown/10274136/","projectTitle":"Beach Day Countdown","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfish"},{"teacherId":1315330,"projectId":10124713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring hands-on learning to life! My kindergarteners absolutely loved using our new Tuff Tray and dinosaur eggs. They were so excited to become little paleontologists as they carefully worked to discover which dinosaur was hiding inside their egg!\r\n\r\nThe Tuff Tray gave us the perfect space to dig, explore, and learn together. Seeing their excitement as each dinosaur was revealed was so much fun! Experiences like this make learning memorable and meaningful for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create exciting learning adventures in our kindergarten classroom. We are so grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1776128819922,"projectUrl":"project/dino-dig/10124713/","projectTitle":"Dino Dig!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfish"},{"teacherId":4719536,"projectId":9875180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! Because of you, our classroom is filled with exciting new materials that help us learn, create, and grow every day.\r\n\r\nWe love using our new supplies to explore, build, and discover new things. Whether we are working on fun STEM projects, getting creative with our activities, or staying organized in our classroom, your support makes a big difference. You have helped make our classroom a more fun and inspiring place to learn!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you chose to support our class. Your donation means so much to us, and we promise to take good care of everything you provided.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1769177627960,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-hands-on-learning-classroom/9875180/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Hands-On Learning & Classroom Magic to First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De Rego","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4719536_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752678576760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christiederego203"},{"teacherId":1315330,"projectId":9840070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through our DonorsChoose project. Although the original storage cabinet we requested was no longer available, your generosity still made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, we were able to purchase a variety of special prizes to fill our prize box gumball machine. These rewards will help us celebrate students for their hard work, positive behavior, and the effort they show each day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students are always excited to be recognized, and these small prizes will bring big smiles while encouraging them to continue making great choices. Your kindness is helping us create a positive and motivating learning environment for every child.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769177626847,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-organized-learning/9840070/","projectTitle":"Safe and Organized Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfish"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66932","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1253,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":26,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.9,"schoolId":66932,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about San Jose Charter Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"San Jose Charter Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/west-covina-unified-school-district/san-jose-edison-academy/66932"}