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The holders also save the pencils from rolling off the desks and breaking so time is saved going back and forth to get a new pencil!\r\n\r\nAs you can see from the photos, the Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) gift card allows me to provide the students with many engaging projects and learning activities. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the students learned about many individuals' lives and how they persevered through trials, used their experiences to succeed in life, and how they used their knowledge and talents to benefit others. After that they used the TPT portraits to choose one of the people we studied to create colorful pictures. The TPT opinion writing templates I was able to purchase are helping the students progress through the writing process and have fun while doing it! We just celebrated the 67th day of school, you know 6...7! The TPT 67 booklet allowed the students to have such a great time while practicing their number formation, addition facts, fact families, writing of word problems, and writing an acrostic poem. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for all you have done to enrich my students' learning experiences! Your contributions have made it possible to create more organization and engagement!","fullyFundedDate":1756230348827,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-to-stimulate-student-suc/9618273/","projectTitle":"School Supplies to Stimulate Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp104923_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x1914,y478&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571819195376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hughes-13"},{"teacherId":108937,"projectId":9532761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. 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These donations will help my students love to read by providing a cozy and inviting space. Reading is so important for their imagination and comprehension. A million thanks for helping me be able to foster a love for books! This project helped my students realized there are amazing books out there, we read \"The wild robot\" as a class and it inspired them to try new books. Thank you Ripple for your amazing donation to my 4th graders! You have created some bookworms!","fullyFundedDate":1746786373367,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-flexible-in-4th-grade/9315517/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Flexible in 4th grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lozano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8003248_orig.jpg?crop=1472,1472,x316,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629517658225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8003248"},{"teacherId":8003248,"projectId":9287362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. They are thoroughly appreciated. Starting a new grade level means switching many of my current bulletins and homework folders to fit my new students. With your donation, I was able to do that without having to spend extra resources. I appreciate it so much and my students love their new classroom, especially when some of them figured I was moving up with them, they thought I wouldn't switch it so it was a good surprise for my current and my students that are following me to this new grade level.","fullyFundedDate":1746786333170,"projectUrl":"project/moving-on-up-to-4th/9287362/","projectTitle":"Moving On Up To 4th","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lozano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8003248_orig.jpg?crop=1472,1472,x316,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629517658225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8003248"},{"teacherId":6805532,"projectId":9318791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and supporting our project because of you my students now have homework folders writing folders and whiteboards to help them stay organized and confident in their learning these resources are making a big difference in our daily routine and are giving students the tools they need to start the year strong\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about their whiteboards. They love using them during warm-ups in a quick practice, write up, and I've even noticed my shyest learner more willing to share her answers when they can write and show what they know on their boards the folders are already helping students show ownership with their work as students probably keep the writing pieces organized. They are able to access each step of the writing process with ease. The homework folders have made our routine smoother, helping families stay connected and keeping students motivated to complete their assignments.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided essential classroom materials, but it has also sparked the enthusiasm and responsibility in my students. They feel special knowing that someone believed in them enough to give them these tools for success on behalf of my students and myself. Thank you again for making such a meaningful impact to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746484495851,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-and-shine/9318791/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, and Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahumada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6805532_orig.jpg?crop=1538,1538,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592516904878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6805532"},{"teacherId":108937,"projectId":9095482,"letterContent":"The addition of flexible seating, such as bean bags, cushions, and comfortable chairs, has completely transformed the learning environment in my second-grade classroom. Instead of being limited to traditional desks, students now have the freedom to choose seating that helps them feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. 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Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746787287220,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seats-froster-learning/9095482/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seats Froster Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Canela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp108937_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755716765034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/108937"},{"teacherId":7192663,"projectId":7853789,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, this project made a meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom. The pencil grips have been a game-changer for many of my students who were still developing their fine motor skills. With these tools, writing has become more comfortable and accessible, allowing students to build confidence and stamina during writing activities. 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Each time a student celebrated their special day, they lit up with pride, and our class community became stronger as we cheered each other on. These simple but meaningful items made birthdays memorable and fostered a sense of belonging and excitement that my students looked forward to all year.\r\n\r\nThe toner cartridges you helped fund were also a game changer. Being able to print materials right from my desk saved me valuable time and allowed me to stay more present with my students during the day. I could quickly print activities, visuals, and resources that supported learning in the moment without long trips to the computer lab. Your generosity helped me stay organized, prepared, and focused on delivering a joyful, smooth-running classroom experience. Thank you again for making my first year in Kindergarten even more special—for both me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1694440726969,"projectUrl":"project/making-birthdays-bright-for-our-students/7637503/","projectTitle":"Making Birthdays Bright for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cornejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7192663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629509135722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7192663"},{"teacherId":7192663,"projectId":7598228,"letterContent":"As a first-year Kindergarten teacher, your contribution truly helped set the tone for a positive and engaging learning environment. The name plates and holders have been a daily staple in our classroom, helping students learn to identify their names, letters, and numbers while reinforcing left and right. 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The our new carpet and bean bags provide warmth and coziness to our library area in our class. \r\n\r\nYour donation will be enjoyed by many second grade students this year and in the years to come. I am thankful for donors like you who help students have more flexibility in where they can sit, do their work and read with their friends. I will continue to use the carpet and bean bags to provide a nurturing environment where my students can learn to their full potential. 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About this school
LeMay Street Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Van Nuys, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 336 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.7:1.
Its teachers have had 146 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
89%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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LeMay Street Elementary School
$59,261
raised using DonorsChoose
146
projects
funded
34
teachers
funded
629
donors
22
projects
for
basic supplies
19
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
LeMay Street Elementary School has received support from
540 individuals from California and
89 individuals out-of-state.