{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McKinley Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9846929,"projectId":9310178,"letterContent":"This year has been quite a whirlwind. I have 22 students who look forward to going to PE Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The entire 6th grade in fact, nearly 70 students have benefitted from the generous donations! Each PE day, the students have learned how to properly stretch, then they get to choose from flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball or 4-square to play and the teachers monitor the different games going on. The students have learned that the better behaved they are in class, the more equipment we take out with us for them to truly have a customized PE class of their choosing. \r\nThese kids were COVID kindergarteners. So they haven't had a playground until last year when our school finally finished it's 5 year renovation plan. We have state of the art classrooms, and now a playground that can be used to its fullest by this group of 6th graders. It's because of what you've donated that has allowed them to not just obtain the PE minutes, but look forward to and keeping count of on going soccer or football games. \r\nThese kids come to school hungry, with no backpacks, but because of your donation, they look forward to coming to school so they can play. Sometimes, it's the little things that matter, and for these students to WANT to come to school is a HUGE deal. Thank you again for all your support and allowing students to just be kids and have fun on their new playground!!","fullyFundedDate":1746647285749,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-play-outside/9310178/","projectTitle":"Time to play outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estrada-Wampler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846929_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y281&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739290485225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846929"},{"teacherId":10058298,"projectId":9422912,"letterContent":"Again, thanks to the Bezos Family Foundation for your donation. Little did I know how much excitement the leaf chairs and flashlights would create the day I unpacked the box and put the gifts in the room...they are still the preferred type of chair to sit on during independent/ buddy reading time.\r\n These chairs make reading time a cozy experience that encourages my students to truly get lost in their books. This year I am teaching an intensive 1st grade class of struggling readers. The chairs, flashlights, and trackers keep the kids engaged. There is joy on their little faces, which always warms my heart. It was supposed to be only for our Flashlight Fridays, but I have had to give in to their requests to use the chairs whenever they are given an opportunity to read. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1750774633031,"projectUrl":"project/if-we-get-lost-in-our-books-dont-find/9422912/","projectTitle":"If We Get Lost in Our Books, Don't Find Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kiely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058298"},{"teacherId":5671284,"projectId":8545763,"letterContent":"We have certainly gotten so much use from our writing materials! This group of students was somewhat less prepared for writing at grade level than I had expected, so we took a little more time to get used to using all our items.\r\n\r\nThe folders are the best resource young writers could have. My students are able to keep their writing pieces organized and the hints and reminders printed on the folders are an important support.\r\n\r\nHaving enough paper, pens, and highlighters to write, edit, and rewrite easily has been a wonderful experience, and helps the students understand the importance of drafting work before publishing a final copy.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support of our class, and continue to be thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1723343000642,"projectUrl":"project/writers-for-life/8545763/","projectTitle":"Writers for Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5671284_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533966356975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5671284"},{"teacherId":9643513,"projectId":8912393,"letterContent":"I want to take this moment to express my gratitude for funding my student project. On behalf of my kindergarten class and myself, I want to thank you for your support of our project that enhanced their social-emotional learning. \r\n\r\nThanks to your thoughtful donation, we were able to provide resources and activities that made a meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners. From engaging storybooks that taught empathy and teamwork to hands-on activities that helped them express their feelings and build stronger friendships, your contribution created a nurturing and supportive environment where children could thrive.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity has been truly heartwarming. I've seen shy students grow more confident in expressing themselves and their classmates learning to navigate social interactions with kindness and understanding. These are invaluable life skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour belief in the importance of social-emotional development in early childhood education has touched our hearts and enriched our learning journey. Please know that your support has not only made a difference today but has planted seeds for a brighter, more compassionate future.","fullyFundedDate":1731456503966,"projectUrl":"project/super-kindergarteners/8912393/","projectTitle":"Super Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9643513_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726633930534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9643513"},{"teacherId":8024017,"projectId":8705544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the ten frames and counting materials that you gave to our school. Our school went under a major renovation. They are still working on the play ground. Many of the students are coming to school for the very first time in kinder. Having the colorful counting blocks allowed for building centers for the students to play at since they are limited with their reading skills. Little by little they are starting to count and make associations with numbers and their values. The tens frames are the biggest asset in that we use them all the way up into 2nd grade where we are teaching students place values, and how to add and subtract. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For helping with very much needed manipulatives. It has been a blessing for you to have responded so early in the year and we have used every last one of the blocks for counting, sorting, grouping, adding and subtracting. \r\nWe all love what you have done for us and are making use of these items every day!","fullyFundedDate":1724872076993,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-is-kool/8705544/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten is Kool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vivero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8024017"},{"teacherId":9643513,"projectId":8787386,"letterContent":"Please know that your generosity is helping our students today and contributing to their future success. Your donation is a stepping stone to brighter opportunities, and we are grateful for your belief in our mission.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed my students to have access to student participation by writing on their whiteboards when asked for a specific sound or knowing what small group they are in based on the color of their seat cover.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already had a tangible impact, allowing our students to engage in their studies more effectively and confidently. Your support has helped them by enabling them to focus more on their education and personal growth. Thank you again for your kindness to all the students. Your support means more than words can express, and we are honored to have you as a partner in our efforts to make a positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1730333527415,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-build-my-kinder-class/8787386/","projectTitle":"Help Me Build My Kinder Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9643513_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726633930534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9643513"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7584","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":496,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.6,"schoolId":7584,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McKinley Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McKinley Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/mckinley-avenue-elementary-school/7584"}