{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cienega Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1391676,"projectId":7331566,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, teachers now have \"Calm in a Box\" toolkits with sensory items, noise-cancelling headphones, visual supports, and fidget tools to create mini calming areas right in their classrooms. These resources allow students to access regulation supports quickly without leaving the learning environment, helping them stay connected to instruction while learning to manage big feelings.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were immediately curious and excited to explore them. Teachers worked with students to set up calm spaces, and students quickly learned where to go and what tools to use when they needed a break. These areas have now become a normal part of classroom routines, supporting smoother transitions and fewer disruptions.\r\n\r\nStudents are increasingly using these tools independently to reset during moments of stress or overwhelm and then returning to learning more regulated and ready to engage. Moving forward, we are focusing on helping students recognize early signs of dysregulation and choose calming strategies on their own. Your support has helped create simple, effective supports that make a meaningful difference in students' ability to learn and self-regulate each day.","fullyFundedDate":1683691481208,"projectUrl":"project/calm-in-a-box/7331566/","projectTitle":"Calm in a Box","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natarajan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1391676_orig.jpg?crop=2409,2409,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768431845380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1391676"},{"teacherId":1391676,"projectId":6499122,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classrooms now include calming corners where students can pause, reset, and return to learning with greater regulation and focus. These spaces are used throughout the day when students are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or overstimulated. They provide a predictable, safe option for students to independently practice self-regulation skills while staying connected to the classroom community.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the calming corners, their reaction was immediate curiosity and excitement. They were drawn to the soft seating, sensory tools, and visual supports, and quickly began exploring how the space could help them when they needed a break. Over time, these corners have become an accepted and respected part of the classroom routine, with students learning that taking space is a healthy strategy for managing big emotions and returning to learning ready to engage.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to teach students how to use these spaces intentionally as part of their emotional regulation toolkit. This includes recognizing early signs of stress, choosing appropriate coping strategies, and returning to tasks when they feel ready. A recent focus has been helping students independently identify when they need a break before emotions escalate, and to communicate their needs in appropriate ways. Your support has helped create not just a physical space, but a powerful tool for building self-awareness, resilience, and emotional safety in every classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1660064189977,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calming-corners-in-our-classroo/6499122/","projectTitle":"Creating Calming Corners in our Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natarajan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1391676_orig.jpg?crop=2409,2409,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768431845380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1391676"},{"teacherId":1391676,"projectId":8297212,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Wellness Room has become a calm, supportive space where students can regulate their emotions, reset, and feel safe enough to return to learning. Students use the room throughout the day when they are overwhelmed, dysregulated, or simply needing a quiet moment to breathe and regroup. It has become an essential part of our school-wide support system, offering students a place where they are met with care, not pressure.\r\n\r\nWhen students first entered the Wellness Room, their reactions were filled with curiosity and relief. They were drawn to the calming materials, soft seating, and quiet atmosphere, and quickly began to understand it as a space that was just for them when things felt hard. Over time, students have learned routines for using the room respectfully and independently, and it has become a trusted environment where they can safely pause and reset.\r\n\r\nWe continue to build on this work by helping students recognize their own emotional needs and use the Wellness Room as part of their self-regulation toolkit.","fullyFundedDate":1713803806197,"projectUrl":"project/calming-area/8297212/","projectTitle":"Calming Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natarajan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1391676_orig.jpg?crop=2409,2409,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768431845380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1391676"},{"teacherId":1391676,"projectId":7331590,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Book Nook has become a welcoming, calm, and engaging space where students can build strong social-emotional skills through stories. \r\n\r\nSome students are especially drawn to the Book Nook because it offers both choice and emotional relevance. Students who are going through friendship challenges often connect deeply with stories about relationships and empathy. Others who are processing grief or loss find comfort in books that normalize big emotions and show characters working through similar experiences. For many students, hearing a story that reflects what they are feeling helps them feel less alone and more able to talk about their own experiences.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact it continues to have on our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1684499919238,"projectUrl":"project/book-nook/7331590/","projectTitle":"Book Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natarajan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1391676_orig.jpg?crop=2409,2409,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768431845380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1391676"},{"teacherId":6617658,"projectId":9907636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Power Up the Sound—Support Earphones for Our Classroom!\" Because of your generosity, our classroom now has headphones that will help my 5th grade students stay focused and engaged during their learning. These headphones allow students to listen to educational videos, complete online activities, and work independently without distractions. Having access to headphones makes technology use in the classroom much smoother and helps create a more productive learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe headphones will also help students build important listening and technology skills that support their learning in many subjects. My students will be able to use them during reading programs, research activities, and creative projects without disturbing their classmates. Having the proper tools allows each student to focus, learn at their own pace, and feel more confident while using technology. Your generosity helps create a classroom where students can learn comfortably and stay engaged, and we truly appreciate your support.\r\n\r\n Your support truly makes a difference for my students, and we are very grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1764600628849,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-the-soundsupport-earphones-for/9907636/","projectTitle":"Power Up the Sound—Support Earphones for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paez Haro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6617658"},{"teacherId":6617658,"projectId":9436426,"letterContent":"Thank You for Empowering Creativity in Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, \"Help Empower Creativity: Donate iPads to Elevate Student Learning.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom received two iPads that will make a meaningful difference in the way my students learn.\r\n\r\nMy 5th grade students are excited to use these devices to explore new ways of learning. The iPads will allow them to research important topics, create digital projects, and express their ideas through tools like videos, presentations, and digital art. Technology like this helps students become more creative, collaborative, and confident learners.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having access to devices like these at school opens up opportunities they might not otherwise have. Your donation is helping them build important technology skills while making learning more engaging and interactive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760735261577,"projectUrl":"project/help-empower-creativity-donate-ipads-to/9436426/","projectTitle":"Help Empower Creativity: Donate iPads to Elevate Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paez Haro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6617658"},{"teacherId":377295,"projectId":9762044,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of art supplies for my classroom. Your kindness means so much to my students and me. My children now have access to the materials needed to explore creativity, express their ideas, and develop important skills through hands-on learning.\r\nWith these new art supplies, my students are able to strengthen their fine motor skills, build confidence, and engage in meaningful artistic experiences each day. \r\nI am deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment to supporting early childhood education. Thank you for investing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769177728665,"projectUrl":"project/love-art/9762044/","projectTitle":"Love Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp377295_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498360664421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslmagana"},{"teacherId":377295,"projectId":9151983,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project. I requested crayons for my young learners. Crayons are so important to use especially at a very early age.They help strengthen their small hand muscles needed for writing, cutting and other tasks.\r\nI also requested multi cultural colors. This promotes diversity and inclusion as well as self-expression. It allows children to accurately represent themselves in their drawings. Children feel seen and respected. \r\nMy students were so happy to receive their crayons. Thank you again for funding our project.","fullyFundedDate":1746503915495,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-crayons-crayons/9151983/","projectTitle":"Crayons, Crayons, Crayons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp377295_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498360664421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslmagana"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7204","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":408,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.0,"schoolId":7204,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cienega Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cienega Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/cienega-elementary-school/7204"}