{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Compton Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1104526,"projectId":9756588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, my third graders now have access to healthy snacks that truly make a difference in their school day.\r\n\r\nMy students come to school eager to learn, but for many of them, hunger can get in the way of staying focused. Having snacks available has helped bridge that gap. When students know they can grab a quick snack, they're more relaxed, attentive, and ready to participate. I see it during lessons—students are more engaged during reading, more patient during math, and more confident when sharing their ideas.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as a granola bar or crackers has made a big impact. The snacks help my students stay energized, but they also send an important message: they are cared for. That feeling of support goes a long way in helping them feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a classroom where students can focus on learning instead of worrying about being hungry. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in my students. Thank you for helping them show up each day ready to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1766067669666,"projectUrl":"project/brain-boost-snacks-for-growing-minds/9756588/","projectTitle":"Brain Boost Snacks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1104526_orig.png?crop=1409,1409,x0,y873&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710218053020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hernandez26"},{"teacherId":1442965,"projectId":9660266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project to provide sensory equipment in the special education classroom. \r\n\r\nSensory equipment was already used in our classroom. My students all wanted to try all the sensory equipment and explored all of them. They all took turn and helped each other to use the equipment. Some of them liked body socks, while others liked the weighted vest. Having a variety of sensory equipment available in the classroom for them to use when their body needs sensory input is any educator's dream come true. They might not need to use it every day, but they all know they have access to the equipment when they need them. We all have good days and bad days in our lives, our students now have tools to calm their body and mind down when their body needs sensory input.\r\n\r\nNow, we will develop sensory area/room for them to have access all day long. We are very excited to make this change in the classroom and we could not have done this without generous contributions from all the donors and support for the special education.","fullyFundedDate":1765205101985,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-space-and-equipment-for-students/9660266/","projectTitle":"Sensory Space and equipment for students with special needs.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1442965_orig.jpg?crop=1747,1747,x0,y739&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756841534184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1442965"},{"teacherId":253523,"projectId":9493202,"letterContent":"This gift card fro Teachers Pay Teachers has allowed me to bring resources that my district or school does not provide. In Math, we follow our district math program, but I was looking for fun and engaging multiplication games to help my students better learn the concept of multiplication and I was able to use the gift card to purchase lessons and multiplication games that I could print out and do with my students. I was able to see how excited and motivated they were to do these activities. \r\n\r\nFor recent Holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, I was able to purchase grammar lessons and reading comprehension passages for my 3rd grade students. For Thanksgiving, I was able to purchase All The Things I am Thankful for Art and Writing activity. I also purchased a fun How to Disguise a Turkey Art activity that I will do with my students the last day before we go on Thanksgiving break. All of these activities were possible thanks to the donors that helped contribute towards this Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card.","fullyFundedDate":1757423395561,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-gift-card-wanted/9493202/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card Wanted","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ochoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp253523_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y655&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753394663541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-ochoa14"},{"teacherId":253523,"projectId":9369370,"letterContent":"This was a special project and my students have enjoyed every book we have read together as a whole class. It is always my pleasure to be able to read to my own students and have deep conversations about the lessons, themes, and parts that stand out to my students. \r\n\r\nThe book titled \"Help the Lion Brush His Teeth\" was a class favorite because it reminded my students about the importance of brushing our teeth. The Lion learned how to brush his teeth thanks to his friends and my students were able to make real world connections to the Lion.\r\n\r\nBooks On Strike was another popular book that taught my students the importance of taking care of your books and being responsible. The Books went on strike when students did not take good care of them and then they promised to do a better job.\r\n\r\nAll of these books have powerful messages and themes that my students have enjoyed this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1758267814609,"projectUrl":"project/books-are-greater-than-technology/9369370/","projectTitle":"Books Are Greater Than Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ochoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp253523_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y655&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753394663541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-ochoa14"},{"teacherId":1212404,"projectId":9276528,"letterContent":"I knew these fraction towers were just what my students needed to better understand fractions. We worked towards them making their own representations, but these tools went a long way in helping them to understand equivalent fractions and to really conceptually understand the why behind the procedures their teachers taught them. \r\n It was very helpful to have so many sets so that students could really understand mixed numbers. I can't tell you how much we depended on these tools in those early sessions to really understand fractions. \r\n Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746488624892,"projectUrl":"project/homework-helpers/9276528/","projectTitle":"Homework Helpers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tedder (Paieda)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1212404_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637679546953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cindy-paieda"},{"teacherId":1212404,"projectId":9186241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with this project. These materials have allowed my students to write on the table which gives them more space to write or on whiteboards which is a much safer space to write. This has been a game changer. Writing on the table has been especially freeing for my students. \r\n I have also been able to make more games to use in class and by laminating those games, it allowed activities to be used and reused, which can also be sent home. \r\n I so much appreciate your support in creating a class the truly supports my students in improving their math skills.","fullyFundedDate":1744032804786,"projectUrl":"project/take-me-home-tonight/9186241/","projectTitle":"Take Me Home Tonight","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tedder (Paieda)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1212404_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637679546953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cindy-paieda"},{"teacherId":8512471,"projectId":9454198,"letterContent":"I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share an update and a heartfelt thank you for supporting our project, \"Safe Space and Welcoming Environment for My Students.\"\r\n\r\nThe new resources have transformed our classroom into a more comfortable, calming, and engaging space for my students. When they first walked in and saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless smiles, excitement, and curiosity filled the room. Many of my students, who thrive on structure and comfort, immediately gravitated toward the cozy corner and sensory items. It was heartwarming to see them feel at ease and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was when a student who often struggles with transitions independently went to the calm area to self-regulate using one of the sensory tools. It was a proud moment to see him use the space the way it was intended to feel safe, supported, and in control of his emotions.","fullyFundedDate":1752794769822,"projectUrl":"project/safe-space-and-welcoming-environment-for/9454198/","projectTitle":"Safe Space and Welcoming Environment for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8512471_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752080104806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-mata"},{"teacherId":8512471,"projectId":9454023,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has been transformed into a welcoming and organized space that is not only full of books but also full of possibilities for social-emotional learning. My students and I have been using new resources to build daily routines around reading and sharing. When the library was first unveiled, the students were amazed. They rushed to the shelves, pointing to the colorful books. One of my nonverbal students immediately hugged a book, it was such a touching moment that reminded me why this project mattered so much.\r\nThe next step for my students is to build on these moments by using our library during small group social-emotional learning circles. We'll be reading stories and then practicing communication skills, problem-solving, and empathy through guided activities. These resources are already shaping our classroom community into a place where students feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.\r\nThank you for giving my incredible students this opportunity. Your generosity has created lasting joy and learning in our classroom, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1752277326641,"projectUrl":"project/organized-library-that-supports-sel-for/9454023/","projectTitle":"Organized Library That Supports SEL for My Incredible Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8512471_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752080104806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-mata"},{"teacherId":1212404,"projectId":8594121,"letterContent":"Math Night was a big hit! The games to take home were much appreciated. The kids enjoyed those games and the parents were surprised to see how many basic math skills can be addressed through games. I also got to advertise my upcoming parent workshop on games. We raffled off the new games as prizes. It was a huge success!\r\n I can't thank you enough for your unwavering support. I will be moved to a new school next year, so I am trying to make a lasting impact and you helped me do just that! It is magical to have a teacher idea and know that the materials needed will be provided for. Thanks for everything you do to make the world a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1723608182925,"projectUrl":"project/math-night-lets-find-the-joy-in-math/8594121/","projectTitle":"Math Night: Let's Find the Joy in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tedder (Paieda)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1212404_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637679546953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cindy-paieda"},{"teacherId":1104526,"projectId":8732090,"letterContent":"The impact of this DonorsChoose project has been incredible for our third-grade classroom. Thanks to the generosity of donors, our students now have a dedicated Calming Corner—a safe space where they can take a break, manage their emotions, and return to learning feeling refreshed and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThis space has made a noticeable difference in our students' ability to self-regulate and focus. When they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious, they now have tools like Calm Strips, sensory fidgets, and stress balls to help them reset and regain control. As a result, we've seen improvements in students' emotional resilience, focus during lessons, and overall classroom behavior.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, home may not always provide a quiet or calming environment, making this space even more valuable. The Calming Corner gives them a sense of security and support, reinforcing that their emotions are valid and that they have strategies to handle them. This not only benefits their learning but also builds important lifelong coping skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, our classroom has become a more positive and supportive place where all students feel seen, valued, and empowered to manage their emotions. Your kindness has had a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1735680705695,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calming-corner-for-our-third/8732090/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calming Corner for Our Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1104526_orig.png?crop=1409,1409,x0,y873&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710218053020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hernandez26"},{"teacherId":1104526,"projectId":8733427,"letterContent":"The impact of this DonorsChoose project has been truly transformative for our third-grade classroom. Thanks to the generous support of donors, our students now have access to a variety of healthy snacks that keep them energized and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWith these snacks available, students who may have arrived at school hungry can now focus on their lessons instead of their empty stomachs. They have the fuel they need to stay engaged, participate actively, and do their best work throughout the day. This has created a more positive and focused learning environment where every child has an equal opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nBeyond just providing nourishment, this project has also fostered a sense of community in our classroom. Students no longer have to worry about whether they have a snack—they know there is always something available for them. This has helped reduce stress and ensure that all children feel supported and cared for.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, our students are not only learning better but also feeling more confident and valued. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in their school experience, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1735665155731,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-keep-our-students-energized-and/8733427/","projectTitle":"Help Us Keep Our Students Energized and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1104526_orig.png?crop=1409,1409,x0,y873&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710218053020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hernandez26"},{"teacherId":7578002,"projectId":8979431,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to thank you for your support and donations. My students will be excited when they start using the new charging station in our classroom. \r\n\r\nWhole group instruction benefits all students, but there is a need to differentiate instruction for each child. One of the activities students do during their small group rotations is ipad center. My district recommends for my students to spend at least forty-five minutes per week completing iready lessons. Prior to this my students use ipads every other day. Since we are expected to use technology daily in the classroom, we needed a charging station to charge the ipads for daily use. Before my students need to share a charging station with another kinder class. Some of the charging cables no longer work correctly, which meant some ipads won't be charged that day. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, all devices are now always ready to be used. Now my students' devices can be stored and charged in the classroom. Students can easily inform me that their device is low in battery and are eager to use the docking station to charge their own ipads. The sheet protectors are used for small group time. 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