{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Castelar Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10095122,"projectId":9635536,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, my students now have tools that help them stay focused, organized, and active. We use the privacy partitions during quiet work time, the carpet for group lessons and discussions, and the science posters to review important concepts. The pocket chart helps us keep track of our daily schedule, and the sports equipment gives students fun ways to stay active and work together.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were so excited. They couldn't wait to set everything up and try it out. Many students shared that the partitions helped them concentrate better, and they loved having new equipment to play with. Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm showed me how much these resources mean to them and how they make school more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I will continue using these materials to support both learning and student well-being. I plan to add more movement breaks, hands-on science activities, and group lessons on the carpet. With your support, my students are growing into confident, focused, and healthy learners. Thank you for helping make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758806806283,"projectUrl":"project/focused-minds-active-bodies-building-o/9635536/","projectTitle":"Focused Minds, Active Bodies: Building Our 5th Grade Classroom","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":1270088,"projectId":9949346,"letterContent":"The kindergarten team sincerely appreciates your generous donation! Your contribution has brought immense joy to the little ones who are finding challenges in learning math and English.\r\nThe hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers have greatly aided students who were struggling to understand how to make ten. Now, they simply pop a number and count the ones they haven't popped, making the process of reaching ten enjoyable. They are able to transfer this skill into new setting. \r\nThe Rainbow Silicone Popper has also supported students facing difficulties with blending; they now have fun while practicing blending using the poppers.\r\nThank you for bringing the joy of learning to our classrooms!","fullyFundedDate":1765988745027,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-helps-me-learn-better/9949346/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Helps Me Learn Better!","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":1270088,"projectId":9962626,"letterContent":"The kindergarten team truly appreciates your generous donation! Our students were absolutely thrilled when they saw the dragons; their excitement was palpable as they admired the decorations in our hallway. They also enjoyed the books! We are preparing red envelopes filled with gold chocolate coins for our upcoming Lunar New Year celebration! Thank you for creating memorable moments for my students during their first year of school! Our students created thank you cards to show their appreciation!","fullyFundedDate":1766000292340,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-lunar-new-year-with-pand/9962626/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Lunar New Year with Panda!","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":1270088,"projectId":9769543,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! My students conducted two art classes to teach other kindergarteners how to create art for Lunar New Year. My students will be creating a bag as the final product of their STEAM project to promote ways to protect the habitat of their favorite animal. Additionally, we provided materials for an upper-grade teacher to complete a STEAM project, which the students thoroughly enjoyed. To show their appreciation they created many thank you cards! Thank you for enabling my students to explore their creativity through art!","fullyFundedDate":1764693146202,"projectUrl":"project/express-kindness-through-art/9769543/","projectTitle":"Express kindness Through Art!","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":10099510,"projectId":9785996,"letterContent":"I am forever grateful for the support you have shown to my classroom by donating terrarium kits for my students. Throughout the past weeks, we have been learning about ecosystems and how living things interact with. nonliving things in nature. We researched more on food chains and explored the impact humans have and continue to have on Earth's ecosystems. These terrariums provide a wonderful and unique opportunity for students to put their learning in action. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, due to your contribution, my students developed a deeper understanding of the relationships between abiotic and biotic factors of an ecosystem. In a class discussion, we reflected on the ways producers create food from sun and the nutrients in the soil. We also talked about decomposers and their role. \r\n\r\nThank you once more for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763601900766,"projectUrl":"project/ecosystems-in-action/9785996/","projectTitle":"Ecosystems in Action","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":9826512,"projectId":9759578,"letterContent":"These science kits will help my students learn through hands-on exploration and discovery. With the sink or float stations, magnet lab kits, and colorful preschool science tools, students will be able to make predictions, test their ideas, and observe what happens during experiments. These activities will build early science skills such as questioning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Students will also practice using simple tools and working together in small groups, which supports language development and cooperation. These materials will make science exciting and accessible for young learners by turning our classroom into an interactive science lab where curiosity and learning grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762201407058,"projectUrl":"project/future-scientists-in-action/9759578/","projectTitle":"Future Scientists in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintanilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9826512_orig.png?crop=465,465,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731784753212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9826512"},{"teacherId":9828853,"projectId":9759519,"letterContent":"These instruments and books will give my students meaningful, hands-on experiences with music while helping them develop important skills. By using real percussion instruments such as drums, maracas, guiros, and rainsticks, students will strengthen their sense of rhythm, fine motor skills, and ability to listen and work together as a group. The music books will introduce them to inspiring musicians from different cultures and backgrounds, helping students see themselves represented in the arts. This project will make music more engaging, inclusive, and joyful for young learners while supporting creativity, self-expression, and social-emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1760693747903,"projectUrl":"project/rhythms-of-learning-instruments-for-eve/9759519/","projectTitle":"Rhythms of Learning: Instruments for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gabriela Quintanilla Guadron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828853"},{"teacherId":8282626,"projectId":9766217,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation of a laminator machine, box cutter, paper trimmer, and laminating paper for our elementary classroom. Your thoughtful support is truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact on our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThese tools will allow us to create durable, high-quality learning materials, classroom visuals, and hands-on activities that can be reused throughout the year. Having access to these resources helps us stay organized, save time, and provide engaging lessons that support student success.\r\n\r\nWe are extremely grateful for your generosity and commitment to supporting education. Donations like yours help us create a more effective and enriching classroom environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1763601899492,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-and-cutting-through-our-stem-le/9766217/","projectTitle":"Laminate and Cutting Through Our STEM Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8282626"},{"teacherId":8282626,"projectId":9761920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones, sheet protectors, and cardstock paper to our elementary classroom. Your kindness and support truly make a difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThe headphones will help students stay focused during lessons and independent learning activities, while the sheet protectors and cardstock paper will be used daily for learning centers, reusable activities, and creative projects. These materials enhance our classroom environment and allow us to provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences for all students.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your thoughtfulness and willingness to support education. Donations like yours help us create a positive and successful learning space where students can grow and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1762201410661,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-social-emotional-learning/9761920/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8282626"},{"teacherId":1283802,"projectId":9380360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our second-grade classroom. Because of you, we were able to, and continue to, create a learning environment where every student feels seen, valued, and heard.\r\n\r\nWith the ink, markers, and cardstock you provided, we were able to and continue to print posters, bulletin board materials, and student digital artworks that reflect diverse voices, cultures, and identities. These supplies support hands-on projects, creative expression, and meaningful conversations centered on representation, equity, and inclusion.\r\n\r\nRepresentation matters, especially for young learners who are beginning to understand who they are and how they fit into the world. Your support ensures our classroom remains a space where all students feel empowered, represented, and inspired.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and our work.","fullyFundedDate":1748405173291,"projectUrl":"project/representation-matters-creating-with-co/9380360/","projectTitle":"Representation Matters: Creating with Color and Purpose","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":3728693,"projectId":9479900,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have badminton sets, jump ropes, and a bowling set that bring energy, movement, and excitement into their school day. These resources give students meaningful opportunities to stay active, work together, and build confidence while having fun. Physical activity plays an important role in supporting students' social-emotional well-being, helping them manage stress, develop teamwork skills, and feel a sense of belonging. Your support is creating joyful moments and healthy habits that will benefit our students far beyond the classroom. We are incredibly thankful for your kindness and belief in our students! Happy Holidays! : )","fullyFundedDate":1759255389292,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-motion/9479900/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. HUANG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3728693_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723399064518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/w-huang"},{"teacherId":2453324,"projectId":9889365,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for providing the soil for my students to continue their planting project.\r\n\r\nOur pumpkin sprouts emerged last week! The students were so excited to see them and are now eager to water their plants every morning.\r\n\r\nIn alignment with NGSS standards, second-grade students must have hands-on experience with the relationship between sunlight, water, and plant growth. 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