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Your donation has given us more than a machine—it has given us the opportunity to create, celebrate, personalize, and inspire learning in new ways.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1774627690430,"projectUrl":"project/from-ideas-to-reality-a-cricut-venture/10171273/","projectTitle":"From Ideas to Reality: A Cricut Venture for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galindo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175412"},{"teacherId":10175412,"projectId":10159515,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity and for the incredible impact your donations have had on our classroom. Every item from this project has found a special purpose, and it has been wonderful to see how excited my students are to use and enjoy these additions to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe 3-tier file cabinet has made a big difference in keeping our classwork organized. I now have a designated space to sort and store important materials and student work, which makes it much easier to stay organized and prepared. Having an organized classroom helps everything run more smoothly and allows me to spend more time focusing on my students.\r\n\r\nThe wall mirror has become something much more meaningful than just a classroom decoration. We use it as our \"Affirmation Mirror.\" Every day, students have the opportunity to look at themselves and say something positive about who they are. They might say, \"I am kind,\" \"I am a helper,\" \"I am smart,\" or \"I can do hard things.\" This simple routine has helped encourage positive self-talk, confidence, and kindness. 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Having everything in one organized location has helped reduce clutter and made our classroom more functional.\r\n\r\nThe metal reindeer bookends have added a beautiful touch to our classroom furniture while also helping us keep our books and materials organized. They fit wonderfully with our classroom décor and make our space feel more welcoming and put together.\r\n\r\nThe flameless floating taper candles have also become a favorite classroom decoration. When the classroom lights are dimmed and the floating candles are glowing, my students absolutely love the magical atmosphere they create. They make our classroom feel special and add excitement to activities and reading time.\r\n\r\nFinally, the Hogwarts Acceptance Letter decorations have helped bring our Harry Potter classroom theme together. They are displayed on the wall beside my desk and coordinate beautifully with the floating candles. 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Before having this charging station, our Chromebooks and chargers were often everywhere, making our space feel crowded and disorganized. We worried about stepping on chargers or accidentally damaging the Chromebooks. Now, every Chromebook has its own designated space. Each morning, our students are able to walk to the charging station in a neat and organized way, knowing exactly where their Chromebook belongs and where it will be charged. We no longer have to wonder whether there will be enough outlets or where a Chromebook was left to charge. Having more than enough space in our charging cart has brought organization, efficiency, and peace of mind to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe storage bench has also become one of our students' favorite additions. It gives them a comfortable place to sit while also providing valuable storage space. We can put materials and classroom items away instead of having them take up space around the room. 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Your donation has helped us create a classroom that is more organized, functional, and comfortable for our students and for me.\r\n\r\nAfter everything our school community has experienced, having a classroom that feels organized and welcoming means even more. Your support has helped us rebuild not only our physical classroom space, but also a sense of routine, stability, and pride.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making such a meaningful investment in their education. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for the positive impact you have made in our classroom. 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About this school
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is
an urban public school
in Altadena, California that is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
It serves 187 students
in grades Pre-K - 8.
Its teachers have had 194 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades Pre-K - 8
187 Students
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82%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Sep 29, 2026
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Pasadena Rosebud Academy
$210,281
raised using DonorsChoose
194
projects
funded
35
teachers
funded
195
donors
26
projects
for
basic supplies
35
projects for
technology
17
projects for
books
19
projects
for
art supplies
Pasadena Rosebud Academy has received support from
121 individuals from California and
74 individuals out-of-state.