{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grape Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":11.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9072311,"projectId":9895160,"letterContent":"When the plant kits, terrariums, and mini greenhouse arrived, my students were beyond excited. They crowded around the table, pointing out the tiny bulbs, glass vases, and tools they would soon get to use. We started our project that same week by planting seeds and making predictions in our science journals. Watching them carefully measure soil, gently press seeds into place, and label their containers showed me just how invested they already were. The greenhouse setup instantly became the class favorite—students check on it every morning, eager to see the first signs of growth.\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when a student said, \"It's like we have our own science lab!\" The propagation stations sparked so many thoughtful questions about plant reproduction and ecosystems. Students loved seeing roots begin to form in the glass tubes, and many asked if they could grow plants at home too. These hands‑on materials have made our lessons more meaningful because students aren't just reading about life cycles—they're experiencing them in real time.\r\nOur next steps include comparing growth in different environments, documenting changes with photos, and creating a mini \"plant museum\" display using our terrariums and observation tools. Thanks to your support, my students are developing curiosity, responsibility, and a genuine love for science. You've helped bring nature and discovery into our classroom, and my students are learning more deeply because of it.","fullyFundedDate":1763404521698,"projectUrl":"project/growing-knowledge-hands-on-plant-scienc/9895160/","projectTitle":"Growing Knowledge: Hands-On Plant Science for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suastegui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9072311_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715131967537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9072311"},{"teacherId":9072311,"projectId":9866124,"letterContent":"When these mindfulness tools arrived, my students were immediately curious and excited. They loved exploring the different sensory items...especially the Calm Strips and liquid motion timer. We used them right away during our morning meeting, and students took turns trying the breathing lamps as we practiced slow, guided breaths together. It was incredible to see how quickly the room shifted from energetic chatter to quiet focus. Even students who sometimes struggle with self-regulation were engaged, calm, and proud of themselves for using the tools correctly.\r\nThe journals have already become a meaningful part of our day. We've been using them for short reflection prompts, gratitude lists, and emotional check-ins. One moment that really stayed with me was when a student wrote, \"This helps me feel better when my mind is too full.\" The combination of journals, sensory items, and breathing tools has given my students a new sense of control over their emotions. They are learning not just what they feel, but how to handle those feelings in healthy, mindful ways.\r\nThese materials have helped create a calmer, more supportive classroom environment; exactly what I hoped for. My students are beginning to use the tools independently whenever they need a moment to reset, which has made our transitions smoother and our learning time more focused. As we continue practicing mindfulness, I can already see my students carrying these strategies into other parts of their day. Thank you for helping make our classroom a space where students feel safe, grounded, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1762266277356,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-moments-building-calm-and-confi/9866124/","projectTitle":"Mindful Moments: Building Calm and Confidence in 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suastegui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9072311_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715131967537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9072311"},{"teacherId":9072311,"projectId":9839951,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, my students immediately gathered around the table, excited to see everything we received. The dry erase markers were a huge hit! We used them the very next morning during math. Students grabbed their boards and got right to work, solving problems together and showing their thinking with so much confidence. The magnetic baskets have already made a difference in keeping us organized; now students can quickly grab what they need without interrupting the flow of the lesson. It's been wonderful to see how something as simple as fresh markers and erasers can make group work feel smoother and more engaging.\r\nThe journals and gel pens have also brought a new spark to our writing time. My students love having their own space to jot down ideas, reflect on lessons, or dive into creative writing. One moment that stood out to me was when a student who usually hesitates to write quietly opened a journal and started filling a page with ideas for a personal narrative. These tools have given them not just a place to write, but a sense of ownership and pride in what they create.\r\nAs we move into our next units, these materials will continue to support hands-on learning in math, STEM, and writing. My students are more organized, more motivated, and more excited to participate because of your generosity. Thank you for helping us build a classroom environment where every student feels prepared, supported, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1766023184583,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-engaged-essential-supplie/9839951/","projectTitle":"Organized and Engaged: Essential Supplies for Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suastegui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9072311_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715131967537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9072311"},{"teacherId":1286126,"projectId":9124058,"letterContent":"Measuring tapes and rekenreks have transformed math intervention for my students. Measuring tapes helped students make real-world connections to numbers by exploring length, comparison, and number magnitude in a hands-on way. Rekenreks strengthened number sense by helping students visualize quantities, recognize groups of five and ten, and use more efficient addition and subtraction strategies.\r\n\r\nBecause of these tools, students are more engaged, confident, and willing to explain their thinking—turning math into an active, meaningful learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1747110574934,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-number-sense-rekenreks-measu/9124058/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Number Sense: Rekenreks & Measuring Tapes for Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marx","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1286126_orig.jpg?crop=556,556,x40,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722890202570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-zickrick"},{"teacherId":1286126,"projectId":9112775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Rekenrek project. These tools have already made a big impact on my intervention students, who often struggle with number sense, making tens, and moving beyond finger counting.\r\n\r\nWhen the Rekenreks arrived, my students were excited right away—several said, *\"These look fun!\"* During our first lesson, a student who usually relies heavily on counting proudly used the Rekenrek to make 10 and exclaimed, \"I did it without my fingers!\" Moments like this have brought new confidence and excitement into our math time.\r\n\r\nWe now use the Rekenreks daily to visualize numbers, practice efficient strategies like making tens and doubles, and strengthen place-value understanding. They have helped my students see math in a more concrete, accessible way.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are using the Rekenreks to explain thinking during small problem-solving tasks and to help students choose strategies independently. Thanks to your generosity, my students are building strong foundations and feeling more confident each day.","fullyFundedDate":1747110465768,"projectUrl":"project/rekenrek-rescue-building-stronger-math/9112775/","projectTitle":"Rekenrek Rescue: Building Stronger Math Foundations for Struggling Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marx","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1286126_orig.jpg?crop=556,556,x40,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722890202570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-zickrick"},{"teacherId":1195559,"projectId":9580407,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation towards my classroom and my students' academic success. I truly appreciate your donation. With IMSE Lab, my students have access to explicit, systematic instruction through the materials offered. IMSE Lab has a curriculum resource geared toward my students' needs. The assessments offered through the program help me diagnose and support my students' reading. \r\nThe slide decks are vivid and colorful, as well as engaging for my students. I know that my students will gain the knowledge they need to learn to read by using IMSE Lab. Thank you again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1758813896403,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-tech-into-my-classroom-with-ims/9580407/","projectTitle":"Bringing Tech Into My Classroom With IMSE Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1195559_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578336422623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barraza"},{"teacherId":9088567,"projectId":9344106,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to Sound Matters: Ampligying Learning for Every Voice. Your support helps us provide the tools and opportunities students need to be heard, engage fully, and reach their heighest potential. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we can continue to create inclusive learning environments where every student's voice truly matters. We deeply appreciate your commitment to helping us make learning louder, stronger, and more accessible for all. \r\n\r\nYour generosity is more than a dontation-it's an investment in equitable learning. It helps me amplify every student's pontential, creates opportunities for students with diverse need, and inspires a love of learning through the power of sound.","fullyFundedDate":1752586533114,"projectUrl":"project/sound-matters-amplifying-learning-for-e/9344106/","projectTitle":"Sound Matters: Amplifying Learning for Every Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meza Villa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9088567_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725061361009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9088567"},{"teacherId":9548088,"projectId":9369802,"letterContent":"Our classroom now has a new computer monitor—and it has truly brightened both our room and our learning. For many of my students, seeing lessons projected in a big and clear format makes all the difference. Concepts that once felt confusing now feel within reach, because every child can follow along without straining or missing details. It's been such a gift to watch their faces light up when they realize they can keep up, understand, and contribute. The monitor has also given students a chance to see their own work celebrated. They absolutely love it when I project their math solutions, stories, or drawings for the whole class to admire. For some, it's the first time they've had that kind of spotlight, and you can see how proud they are. \r\n\r\nThis gift has done more than improve instruction; it has given my students confidence, joy, and a sense of belonging in our classroom. Thank you for believing in them and helping create moments that they will cherish far beyond these walls. With heartfelt gratitude.","fullyFundedDate":1758202880895,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-to-learn-it/9369802/","projectTitle":"See It to Learn It","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Timothy B. Alston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9548088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717721709438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9548088"},{"teacherId":9088567,"projectId":9343349,"letterContent":"Thank you, for your grand donation of a tablet and printer. Your support will make a lasting difference by giving our students more access to technology and tools that support thier learning. Complete projects, and share their learning. The tablet will allow students to research, practice skills, and create presentations, while the printer will help them publish their work and take pride in their accomplishments. I am truly grateful for your support in helping my classroom grow and succeed for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1747110993622,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-engage-into-learning/9343349/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Engage Into Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meza Villa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9088567_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725061361009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9088567"},{"teacherId":9088567,"projectId":9137265,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our 5th grade celebration your support helped make this special milestone memorable for our students as they finish their elementary school journey.I trully appreciate your kidness and commitment to celebrating their achievements together with their parents. \r\n\r\nThe material donated provided celebration, conversations and memories that will last a lifet time for each student and their family. Thank you again for making this 5th grade celebration possible and you inspired us to continue to celebrate each year with an special event for our 5th grade students.","fullyFundedDate":1746786343899,"projectUrl":"project/fifth-grade-finale-a-celebration-with-d/9137265/","projectTitle":"Fifth Grade Finale: A Celebration with Dad or Mom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meza Villa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9088567_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725061361009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9088567"},{"teacherId":8063471,"projectId":9291682,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of markers and coloring books. Your kindness has truly brightened our learning environment and inspired creativity among our students.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have not only enriched our lessons but also had a powerful positive effect on our students' social and emotional well-being. Engaging in coloring and creative activities helps our students express their feelings, build confidence, and develop patience and focus. It fosters a sense of calm and encourages collaboration as they share materials and ideas with their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour support provides essential tools that nurture both academic growth and emotional development. This encouragement shows our students that their creativity and feelings are valued, boosting their self-esteem and motivation to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1747114423432,"projectUrl":"project/calming-our-minds-with-colors/9291682/","projectTitle":"Calming Our Minds with Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063471_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707243821574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/riverateaches"},{"teacherId":1195559,"projectId":9285477,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our project for the Apple MacBook. I used the MacBook to present the lessons that we use during small group. I am able to use a monitor to project the lesson's slide deck. The lessons include alphabet cards, word blending, high-frequency words, and decodable text. As well as videos. \r\nMy students use the laptop as they access the digital word blending board. I give them the word and tell them to encode or spell it using the letter tiles. They love to use the MacBook because they feel like the teacher. They also use the MacBook to watch videos on the spelling pattern we are working on. Thank you again for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746457125355,"projectUrl":"project/tech-tools-for-tomorrows-leaders/9285477/","projectTitle":"Tech Tools for Tomorrow's Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1195559_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578336422623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barraza"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7572","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":353,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":78,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":88.5,"schoolId":7572,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Grape Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Grape Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/grape-street-elementary-school/7572"}