{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"La Crescenta Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2503509,"projectId":9884665,"letterContent":"Clipboards have become a very helpful tool in supporting student learning in our classroom, especially during open seating times. With flexible seating available, students are able to choose a learning space that helps them feel comfortable and focused. The clipboards allow students to work from almost anywhere in the classroom while still having a stable writing surface.\r\n\r\nDuring independent work time, students often spread out around the room. Some choose to sit on the couch, others move to a quiet cushion in a calm corner, and some prefer a small space on the floor or near a reading nook. The clipboards make it easy for students to bring their work with them and continue writing, reading, or completing activities without needing a desk or table.\r\n\r\nThis flexibility helps students take ownership of their learning. When students are able to choose a space where they feel comfortable, they are often more focused and productive. For some students, sitting in a quiet corner helps them concentrate better, while others enjoy working in a cozy seating area that helps them stay relaxed and engaged.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards also make transitions smoother. Students can easily pick up their materials and move to a new learning space without disrupting their work. This helps maintain a calm classroom environment and allows students to stay focused on their assignments.\r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for making this possible. Your support helps create a flexible and comfortable learning environment where students can work in ways that help them succeed. We truly appreciate your kindness and the positive impact you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763231656198,"projectUrl":"project/clipboards-for-creative-learning/9884665/","projectTitle":"Clipboards for Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2503509_orig.jpg?crop=842,842,x205,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761016092455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2503509"},{"teacherId":2503509,"projectId":9735584,"letterContent":"Teachers Pay Teachers purchases have made a meaningful difference in my 4th grade classroom this year. Because of these resources, I am able to print teacher-created handouts that truly support my students, especially my newcomers who are still developing their English skills. These materials allow my students to practice important skills, from phonics and decoding to reading passages and answering comprehension questions.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom with students at different language and reading levels, it is important to be able to differentiate instruction. The handouts I have used help me meet students where they are in their learning. Some focus on foundational phonics practice for students who are building their reading skills, while others provide reading passages that allow students to practice comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Having access to these ready-to-use resources saves valuable planning time and allows me to focus more on supporting my students during instruction.\r\n\r\nAnother benefit is that the materials are engaging and visually appealing. My students enjoy using them and often look forward to the activities. When students are excited about learning, they participate more actively and build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nOne activity that was especially popular in our class was the Lunar New Year breakout handout. It was a big hit with my students. They learned about the holiday while working through clues and solving challenges connected to the reading passages. Students learned the content through a fun, puzzle-like learning experience that encouraged teamwork, critical thinking, and careful reading.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our generous donor for your contribution. Your support helps provide engaging learning materials that make a real difference for my students. Because of your kindness, my students have access to resources that help them grow as readers while making learning fun and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1761791423330,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-resources-make-a-big-difference/9735584/","projectTitle":"TPT Resources Make a Big Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2503509_orig.jpg?crop=842,842,x205,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761016092455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2503509"},{"teacherId":7164109,"projectId":9870771,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my 4th and 5th grade students now have access to engaging Greek mythology books that have completely transformed our reading time. These stories have sparked curiosity, deep discussions, and a genuine excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the powerful adventures of Zeus to the clever bravery of Athena and the daring journey of Perseus, students are captivated. They eagerly compare characters, debate moral choices, and explore themes like courage, pride, loyalty, and consequences.\r\n\r\nThese books have strengthened:\r\n\t•\tReading comprehension through complex plots and rich vocabulary\r\n\t•\tCritical thinking as students analyze myths and identify lessons\r\n\t•\tWriting skills as they create their own myths inspired by what they've read\r\n\t•\tClass discussions that build confidence and speaking skills\r\n\r\nMany of my students had never been introduced to mythology before. Now, they excitedly reference gods and heroes in conversation and even ask to read ahead during independent reading time.","fullyFundedDate":1762190366965,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-greek-myths-through-reading-an/9870771/","projectTitle":"Exploring Greek Myths Through Reading and Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballesteros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7164109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760663029689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7164109"},{"teacherId":2503509,"projectId":9764141,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation. Having a smooth, dedicated surface to run their robots has made such a difference for the students. The robots move more accurately and consistently, which helps students clearly see how their programming choices affect performance. This has made testing and troubleshooting more exciting and less frustrating. Students are genuinely excited to place their robots on the table, run missions, and watch their hard work come to life. The table has really made robotics time feel special and fun. Students feel proud of their work and are excited to test their robots, try new ideas, and make changes when things don't work the first time. It's been awesome to see how excited they get watching their robots run and cheering each other on when they complete a mission.","fullyFundedDate":1761571744825,"projectUrl":"project/portable-robotics-table/9764141/","projectTitle":"Portable Robotics Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2503509_orig.jpg?crop=842,842,x205,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761016092455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2503509"},{"teacherId":2503509,"projectId":9846359,"letterContent":"Students had such a memorable time working on this winter project. From making snow globes to writing stories and decorating their pieces, they were excited to create and share ideas with one another. They loved getting hands-on with the materials, painting, adding details, and bringing their winter creations to life. These activities gave them a chance to be creative, work together, and just enjoy the season. It was fun to see how proud they were of their finished projects, especially knowing they could display them or share them with family. 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This has supported collaboration, problem-solving, and deeper learning, as students can work in small teams and fully engage in completing missions. The additional robots have increased student excitement and motivation, strengthened teamwork, and allowed lessons to run more smoothly and effectively. Overall, having more robots has helped create a more inclusive, engaging, and productive robotics classroom where students can truly explore, experiment, and think like engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1762219291460,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-motion-building-bright-minds/9681922/","projectTitle":"STEM in Motion: Building Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2503509_orig.jpg?crop=842,842,x205,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761016092455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2503509"},{"teacherId":2503509,"projectId":9826630,"letterContent":"These incentives have had a positive impact on my classroom. After each trimester, students were able to redeem their ClassDojo points for prizes, which created excitement and encouraged them to consistently follow classroom expectations. Students were highly motivated and looked forward to earning and saving their points, and they truly loved receiving prizes as a reward for their hard work and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThe Fall Bags provided an extra sense of joy and appreciation, helping students feel valued and celebrated. These incentives made learning more engaging and helped create a positive, respectful, and enthusiastic classroom environment. Overall, the project supported student motivation and contributed to a joyful classroom atmosphere throughout the fall season.","fullyFundedDate":1760587230574,"projectUrl":"project/fall-fun-incentives-for-my-students/9826630/","projectTitle":"Fall Fun Incentives for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2503509_orig.jpg?crop=842,842,x205,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761016092455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2503509"},{"teacherId":2503509,"projectId":9798493,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support. These classroom materials have had a positive impact, helping to create a more organized, efficient, and student-centered classroom.\r\n\r\nThe 8.5 x 11 copy paper has been essential for printing daily lessons, assessments, and student activities, ensuring that all students have consistent access to instructional materials. The Astrobrights cardstock has been especially useful for creating durable visuals, labels, and hands-on learning resources that enhance student engagement.\r\n\r\nThe magazine file holders have improved organization by providing a clear system for storing student work, reference materials, and instructional resources. Additionally, the mesh hanging wall file organizer has helped streamline classroom communication and paperwork, allowing important documents to be easily accessible while reducing clutter.\r\n\r\nTogether, these items have supported smooth classroom operations and created a more structured learning environment where students can focus and succeed. Thank you again for investing in my classroom and supporting student learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760010724821,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-charting-and-organizing-our-id/9798493/","projectTitle":"Drawing, Charting, and Organizing Our Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2503509_orig.jpg?crop=842,842,x205,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761016092455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2503509"},{"teacherId":2503509,"projectId":9769843,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations. The classroom items have had a positive impact. Each item has contributed meaningfully to creating a more organized, efficient, and supportive classroom.\r\n\r\nThe rolling storage cart has improved organization and accessibility of instructional materials, allowing for smoother transitions and flexible learning activities. The ink cartridges have ensured uninterrupted printing of lessons, assessments, and student resources, supporting consistent instruction.\r\n\r\nThe broom and dustpan have helped maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, encouraging responsibility and focus among students. Additionally, the library book dividers have made our classroom library more organized and student-friendly, increasing independent reading and student engagement.\r\n\r\nThese items have made a meaningful difference in supporting student learning and creating a positive classroom environment. Thank you again for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1759713468843,"projectUrl":"project/clean-colorful-and-organized/9769843/","projectTitle":"Clean, Colorful, and Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2503509_orig.jpg?crop=842,842,x205,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761016092455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2503509"},{"teacherId":7164109,"projectId":9867805,"letterContent":"Our split classroom is full of curious readers who love diving into new books and exploring stories from all kinds of worlds. Every day, I see the excitement on their faces when they discover a new character, unravel a mystery, or connect a story to their own experiences. Reading not only builds their literacy skills but also helps them develop empathy, critical thinking, and imagination. However, our classroom library is starting to feel limited, and I worry that some of my students may not find books that capture their interest or challenge them at their reading level. By adding more books to our collection, we can ensure that every student has access to engaging, high-quality literature that inspires them to read more, think more deeply, and continue growing as lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nIn addition to expanding our library, I'm requesting a stylus pen for my teacher laptop. This tool will allow me to make lessons more interactive and personalized, especially when annotating texts, modeling writing, or demonstrating reading strategies. With a stylus, I can guide students through close reading, highlight key ideas, and make thinking visible in ways that are engaging and easy to follow. It also supports students who benefit from visual learning or need extra guidance during writing and reading lessons. When I can annotate in real time and include students in the process, learning becomes more collaborative and meaningful. This small tool has the power to transform how students interact with texts and how I can support each of them individually.\r\n\r\nFinally, a sturdy storage box will help us organize our growing library and classroom materials so that students can easily find the books and supplies they need. Organization is key to keeping our classroom running smoothly, and it gives students the independence to take care of materials, choose books, and stay on task during lessons. With a simple system for storing and accessing materials, our learning space will feel inviting, efficient, and ready for creativity. Students thrive when they can focus on learning rather than searching for what they need, and this storage solution will make a direct, positive impact on their daily experiences.\r\n\r\nEvery item in this project—new books, a stylus pen, and a storage box—has been carefully selected to support my students' learning and growth. Together, these resources will create a classroom environment that is more engaging, organized, and inspiring. Your generosity will not only help my students explore new stories, develop essential literacy skills, and express their ideas but also make our classroom a place where learning is joyful, interactive, and accessible to every student.\r\n\r\nThank you for considering our project and for helping me give my students the tools they need to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. With your support, we can continue to foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through our classroom door.","fullyFundedDate":1762137915683,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-readers-and-organizing-our-lear/9867805/","projectTitle":"Engaging Readers and Organizing Our Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballesteros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7164109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760663029689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7164109"},{"teacherId":7164109,"projectId":9852280,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom feels more complete, calm, and welcoming for my students. The privacy window coverings have made such a difference. The room feels quieter and more focused, and students settle into their work with fewer distractions. It truly changed the atmosphere in the best way.\r\nThe new books have been a huge hit. Students have already started trading favorites, recommending titles to each other, and asking for reading time more often. Having fresh stories on our shelves has sparked so much curiosity and excitement.\r\nThe small incentive prizes have also added a fun boost to our days. Students light up when they earn something for their effort, kindness, or perseverance. It's helped build a positive, encouraging classroom culture.\r\nYour generosity has touched our classroom in many ways. Thank you for supporting my students and helping make our space better for learning and growing.","fullyFundedDate":1761806420341,"projectUrl":"project/focused-fun-and-full-of-books/9852280/","projectTitle":"Focused, Fun, and Full of Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballesteros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7164109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760663029689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7164109"},{"teacherId":7164109,"projectId":9793896,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students were able to dive into fall art with bright, high quality markers that made their work pop. They were so proud of the colors, the blending, and the little details they usually can't pull off with old, dried out markers. Having fresh supplies made the whole activity feel special and helped them stay focused and creative. These markers are now part of our regular art time, and my class keeps reaching for them because they make their ideas come to life. 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