{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gates Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2535014,"projectId":10256434,"letterContent":"I'm truly grateful for all your support and generous donations! For young children of early school age, fine motor skill development is extremely important. Having the right resources make a whole world of difference. Amazing donors like you made all this possible! My kiddos love these Doodle boards! They were excited to write and draw on it and shared with the class. It is truly enhance our lesson to be more fun, interactive and engaging. The magna doodles truly allow students to be creative during their independent learning time.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making a difference in the lives of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1777949571614,"projectUrl":"project/little-gators-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo/10256434/","projectTitle":"Little Gators, Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo","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"},{"teacherId":2535014,"projectId":10262078,"letterContent":"I'm truly grateful for your support and generous donations! My students and I were happy to received these awesome incentives (slime, wristbands, squishy balls and reading buddy bears) to learn financial literacy. We opened the box together and were excited to see all the goodies. In order to learn about money, my students saved up all the Gator dollars and went to our class Gator store which I opened once a month. They used the Gator dollars and coins to help them count how much is the total cost and redeem the prizes. One student told me he used the Gator dollars to redeem snacks was super yummy and he wanted to get some for his little sister. Indeed, having these awesome incentives (treats, sticky hands, and keychains) in the store play a great role in motivating them to do their best.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for making a difference in the lives of our children. We can't thank you enough for your contribution and generosity! Amazing donors like you made all this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1777948469110,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-for-young-learners/10262078/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy for Young Learners","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"},{"teacherId":2535014,"projectId":10201808,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for fulfilling our project to have equipment and materials for outdoors. They say that being outdoors can help improve overall physical health, which is closely linked to MENTAL HEALTH. It has been terrific seeing the students have the option of using activity boxes and science viewers on the playground. They were so excited to try to find caterpillars, butterflies and ladybugs at our school garden. The children are also encouraged to get some exercise and play with the movement mats while enjoying the sunlight. It has been a game changer to have the cart for our materials! It is definitely a great storage unit with easy access and clean up. Thanks once again for allowing my students to have these requested materials and equipment! It will continue to help them have good mental and physical health this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1777938775507,"projectUrl":"project/explore-discover-grow-awaits-outdoor/10201808/","projectTitle":"Explore, Discover, Grow, Awaits outdoor!","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"},{"teacherId":392354,"projectId":10181356,"letterContent":"No words can express how grateful we are for your generous donations in fully funding this project! We love the books as they are perfect to help us end our year in first grade. These books carry special messages and meanings just for kids in the first grade so they can relate to them. \r\nMy students enjoyed reading the books and got to practice their reading skills as they read them daily. They get to take the books home for extra practice and read them to family and friends. Thank you for helping them get their very own book! We truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1775594429467,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders-part-2/10181356/","projectTitle":"Readers are Leaders Part 2","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":392354,"projectId":10181346,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations in bringing these books to my students! They love them! The books carried a very special message to them, so they will definitely cherish their first-grade year. They enjoy reading books and getting practice to improve their reading fluency. Most importantly, they get to call these books their own. \r\nAs we all know, reading is so important, and getting the practice to read at home will help them improve overall in all academic areas. Thank you for helping spread the love of reading to my students! We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1775587267732,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders-part-1/10181346/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Leaders Part 1","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":10173809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in fulfilling our classroom project! The students truly enjoy having these books in class. After our wellness check in the morning, we will have buddy reading time. They were so into reading all these new books. One of the book set is about emotions and feelings. One morning I noticed one student was so sad and didn't want to come to school. A student walked over to the book area and took a book about sadness and read with the student. He told his friend that everything will be okay. They read the book together. I was really touch by seeing how my students use the reading books as a resource to show care and support to others. Thank you again for making this possible! It means more to us than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1774769532558,"projectUrl":"project/growth-mindset-with-books/10173809/","projectTitle":"Growth Mindset with BOOKS!","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"},{"teacherId":1284310,"projectId":10189782,"letterContent":"What a nice surprise to have this project fully funded. My students enjoy writing and this paper was greatly needed. It's exactly the write size for first graders to put their thoughts down on paper. I have a little table area with different writing paper and writing tools. My kiddos loved the pens they received. They love to publish in pen, makes them feel older and sophisticated. Students loved the pens so much they asked if they could receive one as an end of year gift. I wish I had enough to do so, so I may need to go out and buy some to give them as a parting gift. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1779060374163,"projectUrl":"project/writers-in-need-of-supplies/10189782/","projectTitle":"Writers in Need of Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1284310_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780252720628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nora-contreras"},{"teacherId":1381651,"projectId":10240707,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in funding this project. My students are excited to add these books to our library. They have enjoyed reading all the new books and learning new facts about animals and their habitats. Students have also asked to check books out so they can take the home and share them with their families. We are truly lucky to have amazing donors who continue to support us so that we have the materials needed to succeed. My students have become stronger readers and writers thanks to all the wonderful people who help us fund our books.","fullyFundedDate":1779371071576,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-little-learners/10240707/","projectTitle":"Books for Little Learners","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":392354,"projectId":10181379,"letterContent":"Wow! I was so impressed by how quickly the supplies came after donors like you generously funded the project! No words can express how grateful we are for these art supplies! The paints were put to use immediately. \r\nWe studied about Vincent van Gogh and his famous paintings and art techniques. We used the acrylic paint to mirror his famous Sunflowers painting. The students loved it and their art came out amazing with the great paints donated! To preserve the art, we used the Mod Podge to give it a gloss! We truly appreciate it! You rock!","fullyFundedDate":1776187280212,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-needed/10181379/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies Needed!","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":1284310,"projectId":10175135,"letterContent":"Thank you for this lovely gift to our classroom library. The kids were thrilled to receive these animal books and begin reading them. We just finished our animal unit but the excitement of learning about animals and their habitats is still alive. Now that they are off and reading they enjoy learning and rereading books every opportunity they get. Thank you for supporting public education and making a big difference in our students' learning. You deserve a medal of recognition and giant hug for your support. \r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1779371072958,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-animals/10175135/","projectTitle":"Learning About Animals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1284310_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780252720628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nora-contreras"},{"teacherId":1284310,"projectId":10234954,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our much needed Teacher Pay Teachers gift card. This website has so many wonderful supplemental activities to use with students of all grade levels. It's always a great place to look for resources to enhance any lesson. Your donation arrived just in time to help fund end of year supplemental activities. I purchased an end of year booklet for my students and they are enjoying it greatly. Parents are going to love this item and save it for years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and supporting public education.","fullyFundedDate":1779060372409,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-resources-needed-for-stem/10234954/","projectTitle":"TpT Resources Needed for STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1284310_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780252720628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nora-contreras"},{"teacherId":9356328,"projectId":10212996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Hunger Heroes\" project and for your generous donations of the cart, Cheez-Its, cookies, chips, water, fruit snacks, and Clorox wipes. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in our classroom and school community.\r\n\r\nThe new cart has helped us organize and safely wheel snacks around campus so students can easily access them when needed. The snacks and water have provided comfort and support to students who may come to school hungry or need a quick snack to help them refocus during the day. The Clorox wipes have also helped us maintain a clean and healthy environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nMy students were incredibly excited when they first saw all the donations arrive. They immediately wanted to help organize the snacks onto the cart and took pride in being part of the \"Hunger Heroes\" project. One special moment was watching students work together to sort and distribute snacks while discussing ways they could help others in our school community. It gave them a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and compassion for others.\r\n\r\nThese resources have done more than provide snacks—they have helped create a caring classroom environment where students feel supported, valued, and motivated to help one another. Many of my students benefit from having snacks available throughout the day, especially when they are feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or anxious. Having easy access to snacks has helped improve focus, participation, and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this project, students will keep learning the importance of kindness, community service, and teamwork. Our next steps include creating student leadership roles to help manage the snack cart, restock supplies, and continue supporting classmates who may need extra care and encouragement during the school day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and helping us make a positive impact in our classroom and beyond. Your generosity has truly inspired my students and shown them the power of kindness and community support.","fullyFundedDate":1779119552494,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-heroes/10212996/","projectTitle":"Hunger Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Preciado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726925640973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356328"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.7,"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"}