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We truly appreciate your help in helping us succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760539211046,"projectUrl":"project/flashlight-friday/9704605/","projectTitle":"Flashlight Friday","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zepeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1381651_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663291292519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lzepeda"},{"teacherId":332844,"projectId":8966562,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating these books to our fourth grade students! They have been a great addition to our grade level. They are currently being read by our fourth graders in our dual language classroom, and they love it! The book is fun and engaging, which is perfect for building vocabulary and comprehension skills. They love reading the book every day, and they practice writing skills as they summarize the chapters they have read. These books will be shared with another fourth grade class soon. We are hoping that reading a book like The Wild Robot will foster a love reading in our students. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1733853130242,"projectUrl":"project/the-wild-robot-for-a-wild-novel-study/8966562/","projectTitle":"The Wild Robot for a Wild Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp332844_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635888014937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-barraza"},{"teacherId":1284310,"projectId":9927083,"letterContent":"Thanks to your wonderful support my first graders are now performance ready. They've got their beautiful red Santa hats and can't wait to perform for their family and friends. They also took holiday pictures with their hat on and they're using it to add to a gift craft they will be giving their parents. \r\n\r\nThey also loved the little doll scarves and with the extra one I had, I used it to decorate the case to my reading glasses. Thank you so much for your generosity and kind gesture. This gift made the holidays extra special for my students. Happy Holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1764438421751,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-in-the-holiday-cheer-performa/9927083/","projectTitle":"Bringing in the Holiday Cheer, Performance Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1284310_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464735042663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nora-contreras"},{"teacherId":332844,"projectId":9938994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the things my students need! All of the items you have donated will help them have a successful school day every day. The folders will be perfect for our upcoming project, and the erasable pens are already a big hit. They love being able to use a pen when they practice writing and math skills. \r\nIn addition, the hand soap and disinfecting wipes will ensure that everyone stays healthy and in school every day. The snacks are also great for when my students are hungry and need some energy to help them focus. We really appreciate you donating the things we need.","fullyFundedDate":1764736347546,"projectUrl":"project/some-things-we-need/9938994/","projectTitle":"Some Things We Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp332844_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635888014937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-barraza"},{"teacherId":332844,"projectId":9901571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful incentives you donated to my students! They have been a great motivator, and my students are excited to earn them. Every day they work hard to earn 83–100% on their iReady quizzes. These lessons help them master a variety of standards in math and ELA. Every time they finish a passing quiz, they get to write their name on our raffle chart. This is where they will win items such as the marble run, LEGOs, and board games that will build critical thinking and problems solving skills. They are so excited to win these items, and I am excited to give them to them because they definitely have earned them.","fullyFundedDate":1763442986514,"projectUrl":"project/stem-incentive-time/9901571/","projectTitle":"STEM Incentive Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp332844_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635888014937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-barraza"},{"teacherId":1381651,"projectId":9494019,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in funding this project. My students were happy to have there new name plates and the sleeve top protect it. This tool is helping my students spell words and answer math problems. The erasers have helped us when we make mistakes. The timer is helping us stay on track and lets us know when we have to go to recess, lunch, and when it's time to home. We are truly thankful to all of our donors who help us get the materials needed to have a successful year. My students are getting better with math and writing.","fullyFundedDate":1757423299277,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-basics/9494019/","projectTitle":"Just the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zepeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1381651_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663291292519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lzepeda"},{"teacherId":1254871,"projectId":9476933,"letterContent":"Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts! Your kindness and generosity towards fulfilling this project means so much than you can imagine! My students react positively whenever they are rewarded for behavior and for working so hard. They are always excited to spend the coins they have collected to use for the class incentive store. Having these awesome incentives (drawing boards, cozy socks, and reading buddy bears) in the store have motivated them to do their best, and at the same time, they have been learning about collecting and saving money! Thank you once again for adding these awesome prizes to our store!","fullyFundedDate":1757010027672,"projectUrl":"project/show-me-the-money/9476933/","projectTitle":"Show Me the Money!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quijano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1254871"},{"teacherId":258948,"projectId":9929132,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my students hearts and my big one! You just made their month and they were so excited. They did a fabulous performance in the auditorium for their parents and they each took a picture using the backdrop. It was just like they were in the snow. \r\nThe added Tonie music adds a calming sound to our calming center and the students also listen to it when they come in from lunch. We made excavators with the Home Depot materials and the hammers were the perfect size. Last, we used the acrylic paint to decorate their ornaments. \r\nYou are simply amazing and your generosity goes a long way!","fullyFundedDate":1764637524366,"projectUrl":"project/looking-good/9929132/","projectTitle":"Looking Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yokoyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp258948_orig.jpg?crop=2040,2040,x105,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574044923327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yokoyama"},{"teacherId":258948,"projectId":9926951,"letterContent":"Thank you for adding an extra big smile to my students faces with these warm and very comfortable sweatpants. Though some are a bit big, they can still wear them at home as a snuggly pj pants. They looked so cute and warm when some wore them to school. The detergents were handed out at the end of the day in ziploc bags. I didn't want the kids to think they were candy so I hand delivered the pods. Thank you for making a huge impact on my students lives and letting them know that someone they don't even know, care about their well being so much! You have touched their lives in so many priceless ways.","fullyFundedDate":1764705259111,"projectUrl":"project/wash-away-doubtbuild-confidence/9926951/","projectTitle":"Wash Away Doubt..Build Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yokoyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp258948_orig.jpg?crop=2040,2040,x105,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574044923327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yokoyama"},{"teacherId":258948,"projectId":9923862,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! The kids loved everything especially the hats and scarves! They looked great up on stage and they were standing there singing proudly and confidently! The smiles on their faces were priceless. They each took home toothpaste, shampoo, and soap. The jars filled the shampoo for each child. I had extra jars from last year too. The girls loved the bracelets and were giggling the day I gave it to them. It really makes such a huge impact when they feel good about themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1764642694148,"projectUrl":"project/feeling-confident-and-proud/9923862/","projectTitle":"Feeling Confident and Proud","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yokoyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp258948_orig.jpg?crop=2040,2040,x105,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574044923327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yokoyama"},{"teacherId":392354,"projectId":9319432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing another project to the finish line! This was such awesome news to receive. When the students received the tray organizers for their cubbies, they were excited to get a chance to be more organized and neat, finally. They were excited to no longer have loose papers flying all over the place \r\n\r\nThe trays were the perfect size for each student's cubby. They felt like they had ownership and became more responsible for their work. Thank you for your continuous support for public education! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1746482553849,"projectUrl":"project/every-kid-deserves-an-organized-cubby/9319432/","projectTitle":"Every Kid Deserves an Organized Cubby!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp392354_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449266998136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/392354"},{"teacherId":2535014,"projectId":9827233,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, we send thanks to each and everyone of you!! We are so appreciative of your generosity in helping neighborhood families in need during the Thanksgiving break. The food drive was a huge succeed! With the helping hands from The Allstate Foundation and our school community, we were able to create Thanksgiving food baskets and gave to community families. My students were so excited volunteer to assembly the food baskets at the food pantry. Each food baskets contain a turkey, food canned and snacks. When the neighborhood families came and picked up the food baskets, they were so grateful for the kind action that our students has put into. Truly, It is the season of giving and caring! Thank you once again for your donation. You really don't know how much your contribution and support means to the community!","fullyFundedDate":1761752580957,"projectUrl":"project/fighting-hunger-with-helping-hands/9827233/","projectTitle":"Fighting Hunger with Helping Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. She","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2535014_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600317507722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2535014"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7430","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":461,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.9,"schoolId":7430,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gates Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gates Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/gates-street-school/7430"}