{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fletcher Drive Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10057924,"projectId":9975648,"letterContent":"If you don't have a good electric pencil sharpener, and if you write or draw or do anything requiring a pencil, I couldn't wish more for you than to get the pencil sharpener that our classroom now has thanks to you. It is always interesting to see what grabs kids, and all kids are different-- but all of our kids love to sharpen pencils. It's maybe a small thing, but it has already had a big impact on eagerness to draw and write. It has even drawn one of our students to speak (our students are largely non verbal at the moment): \"Please sharpen pencil!\" \r\n\r\nThe white board easel has allowed the class to have lessons at our tables so everyone can see, write, and draw out our ideas. And pencils!!! \r\n\r\nThank you for supplying our classroom and students.","fullyFundedDate":1767165827362,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-ready-set-go/9975648/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Ready, Set, Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10057924_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759769963865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057924"},{"teacherId":10057924,"projectId":9886008,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous gift to our classroom. As a first year special ed teacher, it was especially wonderful to have resources to supply the classroom--as well as our students. There has been something for everyone-- things for our music lovers, things for our visual artists, and things for all the kids to help cope with daily life. The kids especially love the giant mouth and our books about tooth brushing and other hygiene tasks. \r\n\r\nThe students have made so much progress with becoming independent, learning to take care of themselves and how to ask for help and support. Parents report that their kids look forward to going to school (I hope that lasts!). I know that your gift helped create a happy, busy classroom where there is room for everyone to learn and grow. \r\n\r\nThank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1767112260869,"projectUrl":"project/daily-life-skills-special-ed-moderate-se/9886008/","projectTitle":"Daily Life Skills-Special Ed Moderate-Severe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10057924_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759769963865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057924"},{"teacherId":8691760,"projectId":9754737,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation toward our literacy materials. The students were particularly excited about the sandboxes. They are able to make letters and numbers in a fun and engaging way. After they practice the letters and numbers related to the lesson, they are allowed to draw anything they like. They draw faces, hearts, spirals, etc. All of this helps them develop their fine motor skills. \r\nThe students also loved the egg-shaped crayons. While they are intended for my students with smaller hands, the entire class was allowed to use them. They said, \"I want to use the Easter eggs\"! Even my most reluctant writer was excited about drawing a face as long as she got to use the egg crayons. \r\nWe are planning on using the felt boards that were donated by you when we cover our spring unit next week. We will use felt pieces to demonstrate the butterfly cycle and the students will be able to use the felt board as they explain the sequence.","fullyFundedDate":1764971179098,"projectUrl":"project/sand-and-stories-a-tactile-literacy-exp/9754737/","projectTitle":"Sand and Stories: A Tactile Literacy Experience for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mejia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8691760_orig.jpg?crop=1857,1857,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662842870539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8691760"},{"teacherId":1151349,"projectId":9655032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Little Gardeners: Growing Scientists in 1st Grade!\" Although we are just about to begin using the materials, their arrival has already sparked so much excitement in our classroom. When I shared with my students that we would soon be planting our own vegetable and herb seeds, they immediately began asking thoughtful questions about what plants need to grow and how long it would take to see sprouts. Seeing the greenhouse kits, grow lights, aprons, watering cans, and plant labels has made this project feel real and special—they are eager to begin and can't wait to become \"official\" classroom scientists.\r\n\r\nIn the coming days, students will plant their seeds using the soil pellets and potting soil, then observe and record changes in their science journals. They will measure growth, compare which seeds sprout first, and learn firsthand about the plant life cycle. Beyond meeting our science standards, this project will help build responsibility, patience, and teamwork as students care for their plants each day. Your generosity is giving my first graders a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that will grow both their scientific thinking and their confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1765827334336,"projectUrl":"project/little-gardeners-growing-scientists-in/9655032/","projectTitle":"Little Gardeners: Growing Scientists in 1st Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coniceak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1151349_orig.jpg?crop=985,986,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612048476197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1151349"},{"teacherId":1151349,"projectId":9650988,"letterContent":"The arrival of these resources has completely shifted the energy in our room! When the students first saw the boxes, the excitement was electric—they were especially thrilled by the colorful headphones and the vibrant birthday crowns, which made them feel instantly celebrated. Having their own sturdy folders and Ticonderoga pencils has given every child a sense of pride and \"readiness\" that was missing before.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting the materials to great use. During math, the double-sided dry erase boards have turned a stressful lesson into a fun, low-stakes game where students feel safe making mistakes and erasing them away. Our new Calming Corner posters are giving students the tools to independently manage their big emotions\r\n\r\nOur next step is starting our \"Star of the Week\" project using the \"All About Me\" posters and printable vinyl stickers. This will allow each student to share their unique story and build a deeper sense of community. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to feel confident, organized, and truly seen!","fullyFundedDate":1766530752550,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-essentials-for-success/9650988/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Essentials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coniceak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1151349_orig.jpg?crop=985,986,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612048476197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1151349"},{"teacherId":10057924,"projectId":9794835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to room 9. Most of our students are completely non verbal; a few repeat phrases and can say a few words to express themselves. The supplies you have provided for music and art time encourages, teaches and allows students to express themselves through drawing, building, painting, dance and movement. One student loves drawing and is learning to say his colors (he definitely has favorites!). Another loves to build and construct. Another loves music, and to my surprise and delight, has taught himself (with some help) to take a record from its sleeve, place it on our new turntable, lift and drop the needle and viola! I am from another time and generation, and so have lots of records to share. The ability to hold and look at an LP/visual and connect it with particular songs has been especially wonderful for these sensory learners (Scott Joplin is the favorite of the month). The scarves were a bigger hit than I imagined. \r\n\r\nThe kids love touching and playing the instruments, understanding by senses how when you hold an instrument one way, no sound- but another way, sounds that you can make and control. \r\n\r\nBest of all, these items stay with the classroom for all students who come in the future. The school is over 100 years old, and if the past is any indication, your donations will be helping students at this neighborhood school for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760334539935,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-music-stations/9794835/","projectTitle":"Art and Music Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10057924_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759769963865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057924"},{"teacherId":10057924,"projectId":9794690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Room 9 initial project. The program at the school is brand new, and we now have our first students with more soon to come. Since the program was initiated a few months into the school year, school classroom budgets had already been allocated and spent. \r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, our students would not have had things waiting to engage them. Our students are largely non-verbal, but they are all expressive. We have one student who loves music. He elopes and has behaviors that at the moment make it difficult for him to participate in music classes and school performances. But he learned how to play records on the record player provided by you in less than a week. At the moment, his favorite records are Leon Bibbs Sings Folk Songs and Scott Joplin. Another student loves to draw and color. All the students love the scarves and lying on the fluffy blue carpet. They have a room with things just for them, and this creates confidence and belonging. \r\n\r\nTogether with your help, we are learning how to communicate and share our thoughts and feelings through exploration of sensory play, books, music and art. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759808369152,"projectUrl":"project/special-ed-autism-safe-and-creative-spa/9794690/","projectTitle":"Special Ed Autism: Safe and Creative Space to Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10057924_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759769963865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057924"},{"teacherId":8691760,"projectId":9702827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our new TK makerspace! What was once just a simple art table was transformed into a space of exploration that energized our classroom. When the students first saw the dedicated \"tinkering corner\" filled with new supplies, they were excited and wondered when they'd get a chance to explore. Your contribution didn't just provide materials; it provided the spark for our youngest learners to see themselves as engineers and inventors.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift is best seen through the students' amazing creations. Our classroom has been buzzing with activity: some students carefully constructed binoculars from tubes to \"scout\" the room, while others engineered rolling cars using the new wheels. We've seen little houses built with the construction materials and beautifully decorated with colorful art supplies that were funded through this project. Perhaps most importantly, the space has inspired several \"mystery contraptions\" that only a TK student could explain, fostering the kind of imaginative problem-solving that is so vital at this age. We are so grateful for your role in making this hands-on learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758218738317,"projectUrl":"project/world-of-wonder-help-build-a-makerspace/9702827/","projectTitle":"World of Wonder: Help Build a Makerspace for Tiny Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mejia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8691760_orig.jpg?crop=1857,1857,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662842870539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8691760"},{"teacherId":7194918,"projectId":9785107,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity and support to our classroom \"Roll-Away Robots with Purpose\" project, our classroom was able to purchase a much-needed utility cart to store and transport our Wonder Dash Robots. \r\n\r\nOur 2nd & 3rd Grade classroom is a vibrant learning serving, which now serves 21 curious and hard working students. It is a treat for them to get time to learn how to code and drive their Dash Robots. Before receiving the utility cart, managing our valuable Dash Robots was a daily challenge. Our robots were risk of damage and disorganization, which created a chaotic environment and cut into precious learning time. \r\n\r\nThe arrival of our utility cart has immediately and signiicantly impacted students' access to their Dash Robots. The cart now provides a secure, central, and organized place for every robot, charger, and accessories, ensuring that they are all accounted for and in order order every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760727763484,"projectUrl":"project/roll-away-robots-with-purpose/9785107/","projectTitle":"Roll-Away Robots with Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JUAN GONZALEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7194918_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673302655226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7194918"},{"teacherId":7194918,"projectId":9711272,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations that supported the purchase of headphones for my students. Because of you, my classroom has become a more focused, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students can access digital learning tools with confidence and in the privacy of their own personal space. \r\n\r\nWe use our headphones daily with educational applications that support students in reading, math, and language development. Students can listen closely to instructions, stories, and feedback at their own pace. This is especially important for struggling and emerging readers who benefit from repeated language practice. With headphones, students can fully concentrate without distractions and feel more comfortable taking academic risks.","fullyFundedDate":1760722081427,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-learners/9711272/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JUAN GONZALEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7194918_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673302655226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7194918"},{"teacherId":7194918,"projectId":9699741,"letterContent":"Hands-on science helps close opportunity gaps in students from diverse backgrounds. Many of my students have limited access to museums, science centers, or enrichment programs. These hands-on science kits help to bring science experiences into their classroom every day. \r\nYour generous support helped to purchase the hands-on science kits that students are enjoying and getting weekly use from. These science kits are strengthening students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students are building language and writing skills through incorporating science notebooks. Your generous support helps nurture teamwork and communication in our small community of classroom scientists. \r\nThank you for making all of this possible through your generous donations to my Donors Choose project to purchase hands-on science kits.","fullyFundedDate":1758563989938,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-to-life/9699741/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JUAN GONZALEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7194918_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673302655226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7194918"},{"teacherId":7194918,"projectId":9709759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our class purchase laptop stands for their classroom devices. Because of your donation, we now have laptop stands that are sturdy and adjustable, and all our students are getting lots of use out of them. These stands make it easier for us to see our screens and keep our necks, eyes, and hands from hurting from extended everyday use. \r\nStudents can now sit up straight, work more comfortably, and focus better on reading, writing, and projects. You have made our classroom a better place to learn with the purchase of these adjustable laptop stands. \r\nMy students and I are sincerely thankful for your kindness and generous support of our classroom Donors Choose project for laptop stands.","fullyFundedDate":1757981185504,"projectUrl":"project/elevate-the-view/9709759/","projectTitle":"Elevate the View","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JUAN GONZALEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7194918_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673302655226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7194918"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7334","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":185,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.8,"schoolId":7334,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fletcher Drive Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fletcher Drive Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/fletcher-drive-elementary-school/7334"}