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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sonoma Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9634475,"projectId":10043306,"letterContent":"Dear ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Supporters,\r\nI am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible generosity you have shown in funding art supplies for my classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have the opportunity to engage in arts and crafts activities that bring them so much joy. The moment I tell them it's time for art, their faces light up with excitement. These creative moments have become something they truly look forward to.\r\nBeyond the fun, I've noticed a powerful impact on our classroom environment. Art time provides a sense of calm and balance amid the busy demands of the school day. It allows students to slow down, focus, and express themselves in ways that traditional curriculum doesn't always allow. Each child takes great pride in their work, and it's incredibly rewarding to see their confidence grow as they complete their projects.\r\nYour generosity has not only provided materials but has also helped foster creativity, emotional well-being, and a positive classroom atmosphere. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping create these meaningful experiences for them.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nSarah LeFever \r\n25/26 First Grade Class","fullyFundedDate":1768889170651,"projectUrl":"project/art-to-help-us-grow-creatively/10043306/","projectTitle":"Art to Help Us Grow Creatively.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LeFever","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634475"},{"teacherId":9598610,"projectId":10046297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support — the impact of the supplies on my students has been tremendous. From the moment the boxes arrived, excitement filled the classroom; students gathered around eagerly, curious to explore each new item. That initial enthusiasm quickly turned into sustained engagement. The materials encouraged cooperative play and sharing, prompting children to ask questions, test ideas, and work together to solve small problems. For many of our students, these supplies opened doors to experiences they had never had before: building more complex structures, experimenting with different textures and tools, and role-playing scenarios that help them practice social skills. The result has been a noticeable increase in their confidence and willingness to try new things. They are not only more vocal about what interests them, but they also demonstrate greater persistence when a task becomes challenging — a direct reflection of the supportive learning environment your donation helped create.\r\n\r\nChildren at this age thrive on hands-on learning, and your contribution has enriched their daily routines in meaningful ways. Manipulatives and sensory materials allowed students to refine fine motor skills while making learning feel like play. Art supplies inspired creativity and self-expression; students who are typically reserved found safe ways to communicate feelings and ideas through their creations. Science- and math-oriented materials fostered early experimentation — measuring, comparing, predicting — which strengthened foundational cognitive skills. Perhaps most importantly, the classroom has become a more inclusive space. Students with diverse learning needs benefited from alternative ways to engage with content; tactile resources and varied materials gave each child options to interact with lessons in ways that work best for them. Teachers on our team have also benefited, using the supplies to design richer, more hands-on lesson plans that cater to multiple learning modalities and keep children actively involved.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful contribution to our classroom. Your generosity has made a tangible difference in the day-to-day experiences and long-term development of our students. We are deeply grateful for partners like you who recognize the importance of early learning and invest in tools that spark curiosity and growth. If you'd like, I'd be happy to share photos of student work or brief updates on how specific materials are being used in lessons. Your support is helping shape confident, curious learners — and for that, we can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1769127926620,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-with-curiosity/10046297/","projectTitle":"Exploring with Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598610"},{"teacherId":9367185,"projectId":10020007,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging, hands-on resources that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning. The new bean bag chair has transformed our reading center into a cozy, inviting space where students are excited to sit down with a book and read. It has quickly become a favorite spot that encourages a love for reading and helps students feel comfortable and focused.\r\n\r\nThe books featuring digraphs and blends are helping strengthen foundational literacy skills, giving students the practice they need to become more confident readers. The letter magnets have also been a wonderful addition, allowing students to build and explore CVC words in a fun, interactive way. These materials make learning feel like play, which is so important at this stage of development. Additionally, the LEGOs in our play center are fostering creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created new opportunities for engagement, exploration, and growth in our classroom. My students are not only learning essential academic skills, but they are also developing a genuine excitement for coming to school each day. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a positive impact on our students' educational experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768601346526,"projectUrl":"project/getting-set-for-success/10020007/","projectTitle":"Getting Set for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367185"},{"teacherId":8140026,"projectId":10010048,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and Sonoma Heights, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of supplies for my students. They have enjoyed the art supplies as we produce art to go with our writings. They have also been excited to have new folders and other supplies for the second part of the year. \r\n Your contribution arrived just in time for students to produce projects for our art show. Thanks to your kindness, each student has the necessary tools to participate fully and excitedly. Your support makes a huge difference in our classroom by providing a rich learning environment.\r\n We are so grateful for your commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1768273808077,"projectUrl":"project/read-it-write-it-show-it-share-it/10010048/","projectTitle":"Read It! Write It! Show It! Share It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8140026"},{"teacherId":5353808,"projectId":9985944,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support! My students were SO excited to see the packages coming in day after day. \r\n\r\nThey especially have enjoyed the new barn toy and lacing cards during our farm unit! They are anxiously waiting to read our new St Patrick's Day book and seeing the new dinosaur stuff has made them VERY excited for our upcoming dinosaur unit. \r\n\r\nThe paper and ink has helped me keep activities in our classroom engaging and new! While the snacks have helped keep tummies full so we can do our best learning!! \r\n\r\nThank you again so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1767978630741,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-up-with-kindergarteners/9985944/","projectTitle":"Keeping Up With Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dendary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5353808_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525389436501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353808"},{"teacherId":8106030,"projectId":9986874,"letterContent":"STEM-stastic Stations have had a powerful impact on my first graders by increasing engagement, strengthening their ability to follow multi-step directions, and developing critical thinking skills in meaningful, hands-on ways. During STEM time, students are highly focused as they collaborate, problem-solve, and test their ideas through building and designing challenges. They are learning to listen carefully to instructions, apply feedback, and persevere when solutions don't work the first time. Most importantly, students eagerly anticipate STEM time each week with genuine excitement, often asking when the next station rotation will begin. Their enthusiasm reflects not only their enjoyment, but also their growing confidence as young thinkers and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1767992986721,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-stations/9986874/","projectTitle":"Stem-tastic Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8106030"},{"teacherId":3337645,"projectId":10033095,"letterContent":"We enjoyed our resources during our glowing party as we celebrate 100 days of learning. The students have been excited to use these materials while showcasing all they have accomplished so far this school year. This celebration allows them to take pride in their work and share their learning in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nWe have also enjoyed exploring materials that connect to our current unit study on wind. The hands-on resources have helped spark curiosity and encouraged meaningful exploration through play and discovery.\r\n\r\nAs part of our wind study, students will be creating balloon cars. Through this activity, they will observe how the air inside the balloon represents wind and measure how far their cars travel based on the amount of air used. This experiment allows students to make predictions, test their ideas, and build a foundational understanding of cause and effect in a developmentally appropriate and exciting way.","fullyFundedDate":1768707709579,"projectUrl":"project/glowing-in-learning/10033095/","projectTitle":"Glowing in Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3337645_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541638367715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3337645"},{"teacherId":5353808,"projectId":9260061,"letterContent":"Thank you for very much for your donations to this wonderful project. The impact it had on my students at the end of last year and so far this year has been amazing. \r\n\r\nLast year when my students were able to listen to the Tonie Boxes during center time, they absolutely loved it! I even had kids that did not enjoy reading, fully engaged in the stories! It was incredible to watch. \r\n\r\nThis year we have started by introducing the Tonie Box during our daily morning meeting and they have loved hearing stories and songs, and learning how the Tonie Boxes work. I just know they will love them during centers later this year too! \r\n\r\nThank you again so very much!!","fullyFundedDate":1746787199671,"projectUrl":"project/listen-and-learn/9260061/","projectTitle":"Listen and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dendary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5353808_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525389436501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353808"},{"teacherId":10070669,"projectId":9446015,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the donations to my classroom supplies, especially the classroom rug! We are only in the second week of school, and I can already see how much we use it every day. My students sit on it for our morning meeting, when we go over morning work, during writing warmups, math practice, and even for silent reading. The rug has really helped make our classroom feel welcoming and complete.\r\n\r\nWhen I ask students to gather, everyone has a place to sit, and they can quickly turn and talk with a partner when prompted. They bring their clipboards here for writing or problem-solving, and we often use the rug as our space for sharing ideas. It is such a simple but powerful tool that keeps the class organized and helps discussions flow smoothly.\r\n\r\nI've also noticed how much better my students pay attention when we are gathered on the rug. Having everyone close together eliminates distractions and creates a sense of focus. The rug has already become the heart of our classroom. 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