{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"112th Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7079547,"projectId":9190561,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the generous donation of our new classroom rug, floor cushions, chair bands, and wobble seat. These additions have transformed our learning environment into a more comfortable, engaging, and student-friendly space.\r\n\r\nThe rug and floor cushions provide cozy areas where students can gather for reading, discussions, and collaborative work. The chair bands and wobble seat give students who need to move a healthy outlet for their energy—helping them stay focused while still being comfortable. Together, these resources are making a real difference by supporting concentration, fostering a positive classroom atmosphere, and ensuring every child has a place where they feel ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success and well-being. Your support is helping us build a classroom where comfort leads to confidence, and focus leads to learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746651601799,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-learning-in-comfort/9190561/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating = Learning in Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. STOVALL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7079547_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720628394067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7079547"},{"teacherId":5143501,"projectId":8553278,"letterContent":"Thank you again for showing up for my students. Reading Holes at the end of the school year was a success. We read chapters in class, we discussed different themes which showed in the book such as racism, family ties, and literacy. After reading the book, we watched the movie. I am so happy I was able to do this with them. As a reading focused teacher, it is important to provide opportunities for students to engage in texts. \r\n\r\nYour generosity provided myself another opportunity to engage my students in a fantastic read.","fullyFundedDate":1725485904975,"projectUrl":"project/kids-love-to-read/8553278/","projectTitle":"Kids Love to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5143501_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545604772049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5143501"},{"teacherId":5143501,"projectId":9038894,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to this project. I come from a school of wonderful, curious, and caring students who love to read. We love to read so much we began a science fiction/fantasy series last year. We had most of the books, but wanted to finish the series when the last book came out. Thanks to your generosity, we got the chance to finish the series in a strong way.\r\n\r\nReading is fundamental. Reading fiction develops attention span, empathy, and comprehension skills children will need to succeed in life. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1737755427512,"projectUrl":"project/they-want-to-know-how-it-ends/9038894/","projectTitle":"They Want to Know How it Ends!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5143501_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545604772049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5143501"},{"teacherId":9680173,"projectId":9079400,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous donation of STEM robot-building kits and air-drying clay to our second-grade class. Your support is making a meaningful difference in the lives of my students, many of whom come from communities with limited access to resources like these. The excitement in their eyes when opening the STEM kits and molding their own structures with the clay was unmatched. These materials aren't just \"fun\", they're foundational tools that help foster critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how things work.\r\n\r\nTechnology in our classroom isn't about screens and apps alone, it's about giving students tangible, hands-on opportunities to explore, experiment, and grow. With your donated STEM kits, students have been building basic robots that move, light up, and respond to their commands. These kits have helped bring science and engineering principles to life in a way that's developmentally appropriate and incredibly engaging. The air-drying clay has been just as impactful, allowing students to design bridges, towers, and even characters to solve classroom challenges. These tools have allowed students to collaborate, problem-solve, and explain their thinking, even students who typically struggle to express themselves in traditional academic ways.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was when a student who is still developing his reading confidence eagerly volunteered to lead a robot-building team. Though he's often hesitant when reading aloud, he lit up with confidence as he explained how to attach the wires and sensors based on the diagram. It was a powerful reminder that intelligence takes many forms, and when we provide the right tools, every child can shine. Thank you for making this possible. Your generosity is planting seeds of curiosity and confidence that will grow far beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1740429082510,"projectUrl":"project/build-create-innovate-exploring-robot/9079400/","projectTitle":"Build, Create, Innovate: Exploring Robotics, Legos, & Clay!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9680173_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755194323071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680173"},{"teacherId":7070242,"projectId":9017201,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing me to add more sensory awareness activities and or resources into my classroom as this has helped my students focus more and or offer support to their different individual needs.\r\nEach student has a different capacity of learning and these added tools have helped them ease their learning with these added accomodations. \r\nStudents have felt support and accepted as they have the availability to use these resources as they feel they need them. \r\nTowards my teaching it has eased our routines and structure of the classroom to be more accessible and accepting to each individuals needs","fullyFundedDate":1737755200588,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-awareness-helping-the-day/9017201/","projectTitle":"Sensory Awareness Helping the Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuniga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7070242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691816845260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7070242"},{"teacherId":7070242,"projectId":9006893,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students that extra tools and resources to succeed in their reading goals this school year. My students really enjoyed the books and activities that were provided with this project and were inspired to continue to want to read more everyday.\r\nProjects like these inspired the students to find reading more engaging and easier to learn how to read. They loved reading to their partners and love reading on their own as well. I know this project will continue on with them as they learned the true love of reading and the many places it can take them.","fullyFundedDate":1734712121074,"projectUrl":"project/developing-the-love-of-reading/9006893/","projectTitle":"Developing the love of reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuniga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7070242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691816845260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7070242"},{"teacherId":7900135,"projectId":8472726,"letterContent":"My class is greatly appreciative of your generosity to our classroom. Having culturally diverse books that students can relate to is so impactful. Having books that are meaningful and diverse for my students allows them to continue to foster their love of books and reading. \r\n\r\nMy students have enjoyed the books as much as I have. They love going to the reading center because there is a book of interest for each child. The students have enjoyed exploring the different characters and settings. Figuring out the problems and solutions of the characters. Writing about their favorite part of the story or illustrating who their favorite characters are and writing why.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for giving my students the opportunity to continue to fall in love with reading.","fullyFundedDate":1720218365085,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-for-the-beginning-of-the/8472726/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books for the Beginning of the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carranza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7900135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720475332231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7900135"},{"teacherId":7900135,"projectId":8529567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and contribution to my students learning and fostering the love of reading using different modalities for all my students. Students have been so excited to use felt board and felt board stories as a way for them to retell what they have just learned. They are excited to use the materials for different stories and use their imagination to recreate those wonderful moments of their reading. \r\n\r\nThe felt board stories have allowed students to be more engaged, and work collaboratively to use their imaginations when using the materials. It's amazing how simple pictures can make a huge different in student learning and engagement. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my students the opportunity to continue to grow and foster their love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1722758017630,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-learning-through-storytelling/8529567/","projectTitle":"Capturing Learning Through Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carranza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7900135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720475332231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7900135"},{"teacherId":7900135,"projectId":8414282,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your donation in helping us give our kindergarteners a space of their own during their recess and their lunch has really made a big difference in behavior outside. \r\n\r\nIn the beginning our students did not have a set area or space that could call their own with materials and games that are developmentally appropriate for them. This has allowed students to be in areas with different materials that they can play with and interact with. The materials are changed weekly so they don't get bored and they make two rotations of 15 minutes. \r\n\r\nThis has allowed them to work cooperatively and resolve conflicts between themselves. \r\n\r\nThank again for making great changes to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1716396120558,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-our-kinders-have-an-engagin/8414282/","projectTitle":"Please Help Our Kinder’s Have an Engaging Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carranza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7900135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720475332231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7900135"},{"teacherId":7900135,"projectId":8513111,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom. I have been able to continue to create academic centers for my students that are differentiated to their needs for small group instruction. Having these storage cases has been so helpful in staying organized and storing our materials.\r\n\r\nIt becomes very easy to put them away and pull them out for when my students need them. Creating ELA, Math and science centers for my students has been a game changer. While I work on my small group my other students are engaged in working independently in their assigned centers and they stay engaged.\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1722037982418,"projectUrl":"project/engage-and-store-storage-for-academic-c/8513111/","projectTitle":"Engage and Store: Storage for Academic Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carranza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7900135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720475332231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7900135"},{"teacherId":7900135,"projectId":8552324,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students snacks that they can have during their recess and lunch and even take home when they really need it. This has made a huge difference in their daily attitude and behavior.\r\n\r\nThey are very engaged and participate when their tummy's are full or satisfied. My students are only kindergarten but they are very grateful and thankful. They have learned how to manage their emotions when they are hungry because they know where they can go and get something right before their recess, lunch and after school. Thank you for making such a big difference in my students lives.","fullyFundedDate":1723074321010,"projectUrl":"project/full-tummys-open-minds/8552324/","projectTitle":"Full Tummy's = Open Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carranza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7900135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720475332231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7900135"},{"teacherId":9680173,"projectId":8664684,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity in supporting our classroom. The excitement on my students' faces was priceless as they walked in and saw the colorful cushions and yoga mats waiting for them. Their eyes lit up with joy, and they eagerly found their favorite spots on our new, vibrant classroom rug. The cushions have made sitting for lessons more comfortable, and the yoga mats have given us a wonderful new way to practice mindfulness and movement as\r\nan alternative to traditional PE. Your thoughtful gifts have transformed our classroom into a space where students feel comfortable, engaged, and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donations has been truly remarkable. The headphones have made a significant difference, allowing students to focus on their educational programs without distractions. This has led to noticeable improvements in their ability to concentrate and absorb new material. The hundreds charts has also enhanced our math lessons, helping students build confidence in their number sense and problem-solving skills. With these tools, our classroom has become an even more supportive and effective learning environment where every student can thrive.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are more motivated than ever to keep moving forward. Your kindness has inspired us to continue improving our classroom, and we are excited to embark on our next project. Knowing that we have the support of such amazing donors gives us confidence that we can create even more opportunities for our students to grow and succeed. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in us and for making such a meaningful impact on our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1730075321249,"projectUrl":"project/providing-a-comfortable-learning-environ/8664684/","projectTitle":"Providing a Comfortable Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9680173_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755194323071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680173"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7540","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":336,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.6,"schoolId":7540,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about 112th Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"112th Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/112th-street-elementary-school/7540"}