{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harrison Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1852154,"projectId":5039715,"letterContent":"In our 1st-grade classroom, technology is a doorway to personalized learning, and these headphones are the \"key\" that lets every student in. Many donors might be surprised to learn that a quiet classroom isn't just about discipline—it's about focus. With these new headphones, my students can use our literacy and math software to hear clear, high-quality audio instructions tailored to their specific reading level. This allows me to work with small groups while the rest of the class stays deeply engaged in their digital \"reading \"nooks,\" hearing every phonics sound and vowel blend without being distracted by the noise around them.","fullyFundedDate":1598928354009,"projectUrl":"project/whooooooo-whooooo-whoooos-listening/5039715/","projectTitle":"Whooooooo, Whooooo, Whoooo's Listening?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. GOMEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1852154_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567243657098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/harrisonhawkms-gomez"},{"teacherId":8640042,"projectId":10181765,"letterContent":"y students have been using the insect materials to create a dramatic play \"bug lab\" where they explore, observe, and pretend to be scientists. One memorable moment was watching students carefully examine the fake insects with magnifying glasses while wearing lab coats, describing what they saw using simple language and gestures. We incorporated counting legs, sorting insects by type, and practicing new vocabulary like \"wings,\" \"antennae,\" and \"crawl.\" This hands-on experience allowed students to engage in imaginative play while building language, observation, and social skills in a meaningful way.\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, students were immediately curious and excited. Many were eager to put on the lab coats and take on the role of \"scientists,\" which encouraged participation even from more hesitant learners. Moving forward, we are expanding this into a structured unit where students will classify insects, sequence simple investigation steps, and engage in cooperative group work. These materials will continue to support inquiry-based learning while helping students build confidence and communication skills.","fullyFundedDate":1775503265131,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-explore-the-world-of-i/10181765/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists Explore the World of Insects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8640042_orig.png?crop=628,628,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682194254922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640042"},{"teacherId":8640042,"projectId":9291408,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new gym materials during dramatic play and structured movement activities. One of our favorite moments was turning our play area into a \"fitness center,\" where students rotated through stations using the bench press and dumbbells. They practiced counting repetitions, taking turns, and following simple routines. This activity supported both physical development and communication, as students used words, gestures, or communication boards to request turns and describe their actions. It became a fun and engaging way to incorporate movement into our daily learning.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Many were eager to explore and imitate what they have seen adults do, which created meaningful opportunities for pretend play and social interaction. Moving forward, we are building on this interest by incorporating the gym equipment into lessons focused on sequencing, counting, and cooperative play. Students will continue practicing routines, building endurance, and strengthening their ability to follow multi-step directions while engaging in imaginative play.","fullyFundedDate":1746549409704,"projectUrl":"project/exercising-our-knowledge-and-well-being/9291408/","projectTitle":"Exercising Our Knowledge and Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8640042_orig.png?crop=628,628,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682194254922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640042"},{"teacherId":1852154,"projectId":5040169,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new jump ropes, hula hoops, and frisbees has turned our outdoor play into a vibrant hub of energy and physical discovery! When the students first saw the bright colors and new gear, there was a chorus of \"Wow!\" and a rush toward the equipment. For my students, who often face physical and sensory challenges, seeing these fun tools made them eager to try movements that are usually quite difficult for them. The pure joy on their faces as they grabbed their favorite colored hoop or felt the texture of a new frisbee was a wonderful reminder of how much \"fun\" motivates \"work\" in a special education setting.","fullyFundedDate":1597130802064,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-fit/5040169/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Fit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. GOMEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1852154_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567243657098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/harrisonhawkms-gomez"},{"teacherId":1852154,"projectId":8498827,"letterContent":"We have been using the blocks to work on everything from fine motor grasping to social turn-taking. Just this week, I watched two students who rarely interact work together to build a \"fire station.\" They were focused on balancing the blocks and communicating through gestures and short words to decide where the next piece should go. It was a beautiful moment of social-emotional growth, sparked entirely by these new materials. For my students with special needs, these blocks provide a safe, tactile way to explore spatial awareness and cause-and-effect.","fullyFundedDate":1721514166146,"projectUrl":"project/storing-our-blocks/8498827/","projectTitle":"Storing our blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. GOMEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1852154_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567243657098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/harrisonhawkms-gomez"},{"teacherId":1852154,"projectId":5067546,"letterContent":"The arrival of our rhythm sticks, scarves, and shakers has transformed our daily routine into a symphony of movement and learning! My students were absolutely mesmerized when I first brought out the colorful \"magic\" scarves. There were wide eyes and huge smiles as they felt the soft texture and watched them float through the air. For many of my learners, these materials provide the essential sensory input they need to stay engaged, and seeing their faces light up with pure curiosity was a moment I won't soon forget.We have been using these resources daily during our \"Morning Circle\" to build foundational motor and social skills. \r\nFor example, during a recent lesson on \"Stop and Go,\" the children used the egg shakers to follow the beat of a drum. Watching a student who typically struggles with transitions freeze perfectly still when the music stopped—shaker held high with a proud grin—was a massive win for our classroom. These tools are turning abstract concepts like rhythm and imitation into tangible, joyful experiences that help my students bridge the gap between play and therapy.Looking ahead, we are moving into a unit on \"Colors and Feelings,\" where we will use the vibrant scarves to express different emotions through dance.","fullyFundedDate":1601479539453,"projectUrl":"project/music-for-the-mind-soul/5067546/","projectTitle":"Music for the MIND & SOUL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. GOMEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1852154_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567243657098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/harrisonhawkms-gomez"},{"teacherId":2619768,"projectId":9679712,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity and support. Because of you, our classroom will once again have a safe, welcoming space where my energetic, curious, and joyful students can come together.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made it possible to restore that central space for connection, collaboration, and learning.Your support means more than just a new carpet. It means comfort. It means community. It means giving my students a cozy, clean place where they can continue to grow academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning environment. Your generosity truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758256225020,"projectUrl":"project/gathering-together-on-a-fresh-classroom/9679712/","projectTitle":"Gathering Together on a Fresh Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2619768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663287460748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2619768"},{"teacherId":2619768,"projectId":9680854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our sensory discovery trays! With your generosity, my preschoolers will have a hands-on space to explore sand, water, beads, and natural materials like leaves and pinecones. These trays allow small groups to investigate together, building social skills, cooperation, and communication as they play and discover.\r\n\r\nThrough scooping, pouring, sorting, and exploring different textures, students strengthen their fine motor skills and develop an understanding of the world around them. Your support is helping us create meaningful, joyful learning experiences that spark curiosity and a lifelong love of discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1757531061253,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-a-sensory-discove/9680854/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning with a Sensory Discovery Tray!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2619768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663287460748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2619768"},{"teacherId":2820030,"projectId":9653871,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so much for all your generosity with our new resources. The games, such as Mancala, Connect Four, and Checkers, have all benefited the whole classroom. That is because the students are more engaged in their classwork and learning in order to play with their friends and partners. These are all strategy games and it can help with math concepts and topics, as well as social skills and connection. The students have enjoyed the friendly competition and begin rounds that switches so everyone has a chance. \r\n\r\nThe pencil sharpener has made writing so fun because it sharpens our pencils in lightning speed. That helps students get back to work and focused to all the critical thinking that comes with writing narratives, etc. They like to see that their writing is as sharp as their minds on a great day. It has not been a distraction like the older pencil sharpeners that did not even sharpen after a minute. So again, we all thank you for these resources that were provided and funded for.","fullyFundedDate":1758127087499,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ideas-to-life-one-pencil-at-a-t/9653871/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ideas to Life One Pencil at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preciado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2820030_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505084467570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2820030"},{"teacherId":6825928,"projectId":9412167,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, we want to sincerely thank you for providing the benches for our classroom. Your generosity has created a special space where students can read, enjoy quiet time, and reflect during the school day. Having this calm and welcoming area allows us to support both academic and social-emotional growth. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Your sponsorship makes a lasting difference, and we are so proud to have you as partners in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1750391622658,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-outdoors-an-outdoor-readi/9412167/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds Outdoors: An Outdoor Reading Oasis for Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leticia Monarrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6825928_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770670378415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leticia-monarrez"},{"teacherId":2820030,"projectId":9658103,"letterContent":"We are doing amazing! The new, soft reading chairs for rug time have made the classroom more colorful and the students were overly excited when they arrived. While unboxing and as they were seeing all the different neon colors, they couldn't wait to sit on them. This has helped their engagement especially during reading time. They also know to take turns with their classroom family and take care of the chairs to show their good manners.\r\n\r\nFor now, they have been using it for our reading circle. But, we cannot wait to start using it as our thinking time for science, engineering, and math. The students will be able to think-pair-share with their partners away from their desks. And quietly read their library books on their own. I will have them use the chairs more and more because their focus has been wonderful since receiving the new resources. We all appreciate your generosity for the future generations.","fullyFundedDate":1757112679704,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-thriving-learners/9658103/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Thriving Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preciado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2820030_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505084467570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2820030"},{"teacherId":2619768,"projectId":8838221,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for supporting our classroom library. Your generosity is making an incredible difference in the lives of my preschool students, and I am so grateful for your kindness. Our classroom is filled with little learners who are just beginning to explore the world of books, and your donation is giving them new opportunities to discover the joy of reading. \r\n\r\nThese interactive books will spark their curiosity, strengthen their early reading skills, and create joyful moments as they share stories with one another. You've given my students the gift of imagination and learning, and I am so grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1727979602765,"projectUrl":"project/our-little-library/8838221/","projectTitle":"Our Little Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2619768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663287460748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2619768"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7436","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":262,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.0,"schoolId":7436,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harrison Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harrison Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/harrison-elementary-school/7436"}