{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"97th Street Early Education Center","outOfStateSupporters":58.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9296721,"projectId":9693741,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with excitement and curiosity as we explore our new butterfly habitat and insect life-cycle models. My students have been using the materials daily during our science block, carefully observing the stages of metamorphosis and documenting what they see in their science journals. One of my favorite moments so far was when a group of students crowded around the butterfly enclosure completely silent watching a chrysalis begin to tremble, amazed that they were witnessing transformation in real time.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions ranged from joyful squeals to thoughtful questions: \"Will we really get to take care of them?\" \"How long until they hatch?\" Many had never seen a caterpillar up close before, and the hands-on experience immediately made them more engaged and connected to our life-science standards. These resources turned what could have been an abstract lesson into something living, tangible, and unforgettable.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this unit, students are now preparing to create their own illustrated life-cycle books and observation charts. The next steps include releasing our butterflies into the school garden and discussing how insects contribute to ecosystems. Because of you, my students aren't just learning science they're experiencing it. Thank you for giving them this opportunity to wonder, explore, and care for living things.","fullyFundedDate":1758202738038,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-build-grow-and-explore-scienc/9693741/","projectTitle":"Watch Us Build, Grow, and Explore Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9296721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726026277800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9296721"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9885301,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your remarkable support, which has transformed our vision into a vibrant reality and infused the holiday season with unbridled enthusiasm through our unique beanies. Your contribution has sparked an uncontainable excitement in our students as they unwrapped their packages. Eager to showcase their cool new beanies , they couldn't wait to wear their beanies that very day. As we prepare for the big day, we eagerly anticipate utilizing our distinctive beanies for our practices and day of performance.\r\n\r\nYour invaluable support has provided our students with an enduring reminder of their achievement, serving as a powerful testament to their limitless potential and inspiring them to strive for excellence. Thank you again for empowering us to create this unforgettable experience.","fullyFundedDate":1762996288522,"projectUrl":"project/festive-beanies-for-preschoolers/9885301/","projectTitle":"Festive Beanies for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9791176,"letterContent":"We are profoundly grateful for your extraordinary gift, which arrived today, illuminating our children's faces with radiant joy as they discovered the outdoor chime center's delivery. They eagerly inquired when Richards can assemble their outdoor chimes, just as he masterfully did for our outdoor drum center. One child generously volunteered to assist Mr. Richards, so that the chimes could be assembled faster.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has elevated our outdoor learning environment to new heights. Your unwavering trust in our project serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative difference we can co-create together, inspiring a brighter future for all.","fullyFundedDate":1761954848029,"projectUrl":"project/musical-chime-for-preschool/9791176/","projectTitle":"Musical Chime for Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9764663,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your transformative gift, which has brought our outdoor nature-inspired drumming center to life. Our children's faces lit up as they watched Mr. Richards assemble the drums, and they eagerly explored the optimal placement outside. The excitement is building for our forthcoming chimes center, and we're optimistic that with the support of donors like yourself, we'll secure the necessary funding to make it a reality.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has significantly enhanced our outdoor learning environment, empowering our young musicians to create, innovate, and express themselves through music. Thank you for inspiring a new generation of musicians and change-makers.","fullyFundedDate":1759621424437,"projectUrl":"project/little-drummers/9764663/","projectTitle":"Little Drummers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9759268,"letterContent":"We're deeply grateful for your generous gift of instruments to our students, which ignited a spark of creativity and passion in their hearts. Your timely donation empowered our young musicians to shine during our Hispanic Heritage Month performance, where they delivered an outstanding Congo Line Dance with their new shakers. The instruments had a profound impact on the event, and our students were thrilled to share with their parents that these exceptional shakers were made possible by your investment in their education. \r\n\r\nYour gift has become a beloved favorite among our students, who eagerly gravitate towards it during free choice time. Your support is a testament to the transformative power of community and the potential for positive change. Thank you for inspiring our students and fostering a lifelong love of music that will continue to uplift and empower them.","fullyFundedDate":1758905951325,"projectUrl":"project/little-musicians/9759268/","projectTitle":"Little Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9715438,"letterContent":"We appreciate your thoughtful delivery of the sorting trays, nested bowls, and tiny silicone scoops. After waking up from their naps, our children excitedly await the delivery of packages meant for our classroom. These days, kids are always interested in what's inside these boxes, and snacks are sometimes overlooked in the midst of all the excitement.\r\n\r\nThere was a lot of debate about who would utilize these tools first after all the boxes were opened. Others wanted to know if they could also experiment with magic potions. While some children wanted to make colored pasta noodles for sorting, others proposed that we make a slime. All things considered, our children were really interested in wanting to utilize the tools immediately. We appreciate your investment in our kids and your assistance in igniting their interest in STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1758770238733,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sensory-tools-for-preschool/9715438/","projectTitle":"Stem Sensory Tools for Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9629227,"letterContent":"We extend our sincerest appreciation for your investment in our project. Our students thoroughly enjoyed utilizing the Three Little Pigs puppets as they engaged in role-playing activities in front of their peers. These puppets significantly enhanced the overall storyline and provided our shy students with an opportunity to build confidence and flourish in front of their peers. \r\nYour gift proved invaluable, as it alleviated the need for us to prepare puppets for our Building Study, thereby allowing us to allocate that time to preparing other scenery for the remaining puppets in the kit. \r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I appreciate observing our students showcase their increasing comprehension and interest in literacy as they role-play with these magical puppets. To an outsider, it may seem like just children playing, but it serves a deeper purpose, promoting language and literacy skills, emotional development, social skills, and refining motor skills.","fullyFundedDate":1755733094212,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-takes-flight-one-puppet-at/9629227/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Takes Flight, One Puppet at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9693766,"letterContent":"Thank you for your extraordinary kindness! Your donation to our classroom has unleashed unprecedented enthusiasm among our students, who enthusiastically explored the new materials during snack time, sparking a flurry of curiosity-driven questions and igniting a passion for discovery. As they delved into the contents of the boxes, they envisioned endless possibilities, asking, 'Can we create slime tomorrow?' and 'Can we test the boats and observe the results?' The unveiling of the STEM project was a resounding triumph, and we are deeply grateful for your role in empowering our students with innovative tools that foster sensory play, hands-on learning, creativity, and imagination. \r\n\r\nYour contribution will have a profound, lasting impact on our students' educational journey, shaping future generations of thinkers, creators, and innovators. We look forward to sharing photos with you in the near future. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757509434195,"projectUrl":"project/tuff-tray-where-stem-exploration-and-i/9693766/","projectTitle":"Tuff Tray: Where STEM, Exploration and Imagination Meet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9615786,"letterContent":"I extend my sincerest appreciation for your quick funding of our lamination sheet project. Your exceptional support and generosity have been pivotal in rapidly transforming our vision into a tangible reality. During the summer, I was able to set up our lamination station and laminated materials needed for the start of the school year, which included our weekly prompts for Question of the Day and vocabulary lists. Additionally, I was able to print and laminate the entire alphabet and numeral study cards for our whole curriculum and fun literacy and math resource games too. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing these essential laminating sheets. We are so fortunate to have a benefactor such as yourself, who fosters their success and enables them to commence the academic year on a positive note. Again, we can not thank you enough for your generosity. Without donors like yourselves, this would not even be possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755831611685,"projectUrl":"project/laminating-sheets-for-the-win/9615786/","projectTitle":"Laminating Sheets for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9662777,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to our classroom has ignited a spark of joy in our students, creating a lasting impact. The excitement was contagious during snack time, fostering lively discussions and inspiring a sense of community.\r\n\r\nYour gift has empowered us to transform our Buildings Study, incorporating a Gas Station and Car Wash in our bike area. We're eager to share the vibrant photos with you soon, capturing the smiles and laughter your donation has brought to our students. Thanks again for helping us bring financial literacy to our students in a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1757281536837,"projectUrl":"project/part-3-time-for-a-fill-up-and-some-fina/9662777/","projectTitle":"Part 3: Time for a Fill-Up and Some Financial Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9662644,"letterContent":"We extend our sincerest appreciation for your generous donation to our classroom. Upon waking from their nap, our students were utterly astonished by the special delivery of our pedal cars. Witnessing the students' eyes widen with wonder and hearing their enthusiastic exclamations will be an enduring memory for this academic year. We were doubly fortunate, as both pedal cars arrived concurrently, effectively bringing forward the festive spirit for our classroom. \r\n\r\nDuring snack time, our students' attention was captivated by the pedal cars, with queries about when they could ride the new vehicles, who would be the first to do so, and whether the cars would be ready for use by the following day. Others even added that they would like to help build the cars like they help their dad at home. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous gift and making this dream a reality. Looking forward to sharing photos with you in the near future.","fullyFundedDate":1757204528395,"projectUrl":"project/part-2-time-for-a-fill-up-and-some-fina/9662644/","projectTitle":"Part 2: Time for a Fill-up and Some Financial Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"},{"teacherId":6801328,"projectId":9662268,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your assistance in transforming our outdoor bike area into a simulated gas station. From the onset, our students have been captivated by the authentic gas pumps and cash register, which has become a highly sought-after learning center with consistently high demand and a daily waitlist. Your generosity has enabled me to observe our students engaging in financial literacy concepts, such as paying for goods and services and assuming various roles like gas attendant and customer. \r\n\r\nYour support has been instrumental in our students' growth, and I am delighted to see them thrive. Listening to their conversations with each other has been truly rewarding. Thank you again for your wonderful gift to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756667750880,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-a-fill-up-and-some-financial-li/9662268/","projectTitle":"Time for a Fill-up and Some Financial Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6801328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568268791087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rheaw"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24794","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":96,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":41.9,"schoolId":24794,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about 97th Street Early Education Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"97th Street Early Education Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/97th-street-early-education-center/24794"}