{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Castelar Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10095122,"projectId":9568023,"letterContent":"Since our project was funded, our classroom has felt like a completely different space in the best way. The pre-cut tennis balls on our chairs have made our room noticeably quieter, and my students immediately appreciated the change. They love that they can move their chairs without the loud scraping noise, and it has helped create a calmer atmosphere during independent work, reading time, and transitions.\r\n\r\nThe new books have also added so much excitement to our classroom library. Students have been exploring the new series at their own pace, and many of them are finding books that match their interests more easily. During independent reading, I see students settling in faster and showing more interest in what they are reading simply because there are more options that feel \"just right\" for them.\r\n\r\nA few students have shared how much they enjoy the quieter classroom and how the new books give them something to look forward to each day. These changes may seem small, but they have made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and in how students feel about learning. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping me give my students tools that truly improve their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755695223105,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-our-library-one-series-at-a-t/9568023/","projectTitle":"Expanding Our Library, One Series at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095122_orig.png?crop=1687,1688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753765957639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwong7"},{"teacherId":8674080,"projectId":9517355,"letterContent":"When we received and opened the packages, the students were very excited. \"It is like a Christmas Day!\" The first highlight of the materials is bag hangers. After I assembled the hooks on the table, students hung up their lunch bags, lighter backpacks, and water bottles. Immediately, my classroom looks much organized, with more walking space. It helps me to manage 28 students in a school. \r\n\r\nThe next excitement is the Yoga mats. Our 5th-grade students need to pass the 5th-grade physical test—for example, push-ups, sit-ups. We can also practice Yoga poses during PE class and meditate to calm down and reduce stress. \r\n\r\nFinally, the dry-erase markers and mechanical pencils are saving us time in writing and assessment, and students love writing on the small whiteboard rather than on paper. My 5th-grade students love the mechanical pencil, and it saves us so much time sharpening pencils. \r\n\r\nAll your generous contributions meet our students' needs. We will never forget that you are part of our essential support team.","fullyFundedDate":1755695413424,"projectUrl":"project/help-create-a-calm-organized-learning-s/9517355/","projectTitle":"Help Create a Calm, Organized Learning Space for My 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8674080_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683605548022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8674080"},{"teacherId":10099510,"projectId":9786016,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for all the support in providing my classroom with a set of important books about Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been such an inspiration to me as a child, and I am thankful to have the opportunity to share about her life work with my students. Her message of fighting for the freedom of everyone is more needed than ever before, especially among my students who will often face discrimination in their everyday lives. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, my students have been gaining valuable knowledge from reading about Ruth Bader Ginsburg. They have explored the history behind the call for more women's rights and discussed the challenges women still face today to have equality. This is extremely valuable in a world that expects many to in a certain way because of their gender. \r\n\r\nLastly, my students had a blast putting their reading comprehension skills to the test. They read with their reading partners and sometimes on their own. They took notes and cited information to write about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her accomplishments. Thank you again for the support!!!","fullyFundedDate":1759866124038,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-women-in-leadership/9786016/","projectTitle":"Promoting Women in Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10099510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753820651199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-xie"},{"teacherId":1270088,"projectId":9514387,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students were thrilled to receive the supplies. They learned how to throw and catch various types of balls, including footballs and basketballs, while also mastering effective bouncing techniques. Regularly playing basketball brings immense joy to the students. The scooters promote collaboration and safe play among them. Through these engaging activities, many have improved their hand-eye coordination as well as their overall body coordination. Thank you very much for bringing joy into my class.","fullyFundedDate":1762201411495,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-is-fun/9514387/","projectTitle":"Physical Education Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Han","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1270088_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747622597258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1270088"},{"teacherId":1283802,"projectId":9384492,"letterContent":"I'm so deeply grateful for your continued support of our classroom. Knowing that you've chosen to give again truly touches our hearts. It means you believe in my students and in the work we're doing to help them see the beauty in themselves and in others.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have the tools to create art that tells their stories, self-portraits that reflect who they are, cultural storybooks that celebrate their families, and murals that honor the diversity in our community. These projects help every child feel seen, valued, and proud of their identity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity doesn't just fund supplies. It fills our classroom with joy, confidence, and belonging. Thank you for continuing to make a difference in my students' lives and for helping us build a space where every child feels loved, celebrated, and inspired to create.","fullyFundedDate":1748878107138,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-us-a-racial-justice-repre/9384492/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Us: A Racial Justice & Representation Art Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1283802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464140119966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helen-french"},{"teacherId":8078406,"projectId":9419908,"letterContent":"The students were so excited and thrilled to see all the prizes! Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom! \r\n\r\nThe classroom economy would not have worked with your support and funding towards our treasure box. They have been working hard and following classroom and school rules to earn class money. Students are learning and practicing financial literacy skills through saving up and spending class money. \r\n\r\nI plan on continue implementing the classroom economy system and our treasure box. Once again, thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755521879458,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box/9419908/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8078406_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y574&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638732050854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christy-ng"},{"teacherId":657815,"projectId":9629264,"letterContent":"I wanted to personally thank you for your generous support of our classroom for the 2025–2026 school year. Because of your kindness, my students walked into a learning environment that was not only well-stocked with essentials but also full of energy, possibility, and purpose.\r\n\r\nYour donation of classroom tools—whether pencils, lanyards, pencil boxes, or other resources—did more than just fill a supply list. It lifted a weight off students who might not have had everything they needed to start strong. It told them: You are supported. You matter. You are worth investing in.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me prepare not just for another school year, but for the opportunity to nurture tomorrow's leaders with dignity, creativity, and care. Your impact is real, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762265387069,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-the-new-year/9629264/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp657815_orig.jpg?crop=303,303,x280,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569990551286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/657815"},{"teacherId":657815,"projectId":9755963,"letterContent":"I wanted to personally thank you for your generous support of our classroom for the 2025–2026 school year. Because of your kindness, my students walked into a learning environment that was not only well-stocked with essentials but also full of energy, possibility, and purpose.\r\n\r\nYour donation of classroom tools—whether pencils, lanyards, pencil boxes, or other resources—did more than just fill a supply list. It lifted a weight off students who might not have had everything they needed to start strong. It told them: You are supported. You matter. You are worth investing in.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me prepare not just for another school year, but for the opportunity to nurture tomorrow's leaders with dignity, creativity, and care. Your impact is real, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762201407680,"projectUrl":"project/building-compassion-through-inclusive-pl/9755963/","projectTitle":"Building Compassion Through Inclusive Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp657815_orig.jpg?crop=303,303,x280,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569990551286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/657815"},{"teacherId":2453324,"projectId":9807642,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous support of my students. The meditation music instruments and books arrived in our classroom last week!\r\n\r\nFirst of all, my students absolutely love the sounds of the Tongue Drum and Singing Bowls. They said the music makes them feel calm and happy. During our music class yesterday, I shared the instruments with our music teacher, and the students were so excited—they loved the beautiful sounds and are eager to learn how to play them.\r\n\r\nMy students also enjoy the books you provided, especially There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! They find it hilarious and easy to read.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Your support helps us create a welcoming and engaging classroom environment where students can learn and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1760693520823,"projectUrl":"project/sound-bath/9807642/","projectTitle":"Sound Bath","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2453324_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621217983015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yyang"},{"teacherId":10095122,"projectId":9510233,"letterContent":"When our new classroom library arrived, my students were thrilled. They opened every box right away and started flipping through the books like it was a treasure chest. Students who once struggled to find something interesting are now reading every day with excitement. They even created a little \"class favorites\" spot so everyone can share recommendations with each other.\r\n\r\nReading looks very different in our classroom now. My students feel so much better knowing that we finally have real books to choose from instead of an empty shelf at the beginning of the year. During independent reading time, they head straight to the class library and love seeing what books are available. They enjoy browsing the shelves and picking stories that reflect their interests, which has made reading time something they truly look forward to.\r\n\r\nOne student who had never finished a chapter book before is now deep into The Wild Robot. Another student who used to be shy about reading aloud volunteered to share a passage from Harry Potter with the class. Moments like these remind me how much your support has meant to us. Thank you for helping my students feel excited about reading and proud of the growing library we are building together.","fullyFundedDate":1754959123821,"projectUrl":"project/a-first-year-teachers-mission-books-an/9510233/","projectTitle":"A First-Year Teacher’s Mission: Books and Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095122_orig.png?crop=1687,1688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753765957639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwong7"},{"teacherId":2453324,"projectId":9663422,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for providing different classroom magnets, card stock paper, marker holders, and a special pencil holder for my students to learn about financial literacy. Our school is a small inner-city school with limited resources. Additionally, many of our parents are new immigrants who may not yet have the language skills or knowledge to teach their children about the principles of money in the U.S.\r\n\r\nTeaching financial literacy helps students not only understand the value of currency but also develop an appreciation for their parents' hard work and for American history.\r\n\r\nLast week, students began learning about the Founding Fathers featured on U.S. paper money. They also practiced identifying the value of bills and coins through word problems. Next, we will begin a classroom market where students can use their \"earned\" classroom dollars to purchase prizes at different prices.\r\n\r\nThank you again for providing the supplies my students need to have a meaningful and engaging learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1759185327326,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-supplies/9663422/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy-Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2453324_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621217983015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yyang"},{"teacherId":1270088,"projectId":9622942,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when they laid eyes on the t-shirts! Their jaws dropped upon discovering they could design their own. Everyone is buzzing with excitement to share their ideas; even the typically shy ones have begun to find their voices. They are eager to create the settings for their stories. Throughout this journey, they will cultivate essential skills such as collaboration and project construction using materials of their choice. Additionally, they will learn to create drafts before they build and before they put draw on t-shirt, ensuring that the final product is precisely what they envisioned. Thank you for bringing so much joy into my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758847304817,"projectUrl":"project/disney-characters-come-to-life/9622942/","projectTitle":"Disney Characters Come to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Han","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1270088_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747622597258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1270088"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7318","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":611,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":51,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.6,"schoolId":7318,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Castelar Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Castelar Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/castelar-elementary-school/7318"}