{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emerson Community Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6092346,"projectId":10154773,"letterContent":"My primary focus with Donors Choose drives since moving into the library has been in transforming the space with cool signage, comfortable seating, and inviting displays in order to attract students into a room that had previously been little more than a storage warehouse. At a certain point, though, we also have to focus on books! After all, while getting these kids to first walk through the door is paramount, one of my biggest goals is to see them leave with a novel tucked under their arms.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing material that speaks to them. If we can get them hooked on reading, there's no limit to where they'll go next.","fullyFundedDate":1773680822372,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-matters-just-books/10154773/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Matters: Just Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gravning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6092346_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x994,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755373330574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-gravning"},{"teacherId":6092346,"projectId":10142192,"letterContent":"Kids around the world love movies, but it's especially true here in the city of Los Angeles. Our campus is less than twenty minutes from both Fox and Sony, and the other studios aren't much further away. The books in this project--and the film-themed displays that draw attention--allow me to help our community of budding cinephiles pursue their interests.\r\n\r\nThese shelves also helps me craft a dynamic library that appeals to young people. The notion of libraries as depositories of dusty classics is a thing of the past. Your generosity is helping me create a space where kids find knowledge that is relevant and exciting to them.","fullyFundedDate":1773498973989,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-matters-books-about-film/10142192/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Matters: Books About Film","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gravning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6092346_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x994,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755373330574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-gravning"},{"teacherId":6092346,"projectId":10139661,"letterContent":"Every section of every library is important, but at our particular school, the most dated books were arguably the ones that most need to be current: non-fiction. I've been weeding out titles like \"Computers!\" (from the 80s!) and glowing profiles of celebrities who have, well, let's just say fallen from grace since the publication dates of their biographies.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, I've been able to replace them with new books requested by one of our star teachers. He wanted each of this students to cite at least one piece of physical media while writing about a historical figure. I'm now able to direct each kid to a brand new, age-appropriate volume that helps them with their studies.","fullyFundedDate":1773187104991,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-matters-non-fiction/10139661/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Matters: Non-Fiction","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gravning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6092346_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x994,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755373330574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-gravning"},{"teacherId":6092346,"projectId":10032819,"letterContent":"Is it possible for one of these projects to be TOO successful? One of my teaching colleagues walked into the library, saw the new additions we received from this drive, and joked, \"Are you sure you want it to be this nice in here? The kids won't want to leave--how many of them do you really want coming in?\"\r\n\r\nThe answer, of course, is all of them! And it's true, foot traffic has increased during Nutrition and Lunch to the point that I feel like the stereotypical librarian of a bygone era, constantly reminding the many, many students to keep their voices down. Maybe on Halloween I'll wear granny glasses and put my hair in a bun while I shush them :)","fullyFundedDate":1777911557641,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-matters-room-to-read/10032819/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Matters: Room to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gravning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6092346_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x994,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755373330574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-gravning"},{"teacherId":50373,"projectId":10353734,"letterContent":"Thank you for this amazing project. Students will work with each other and have fun making their own Bristlebots. The Bristlesbots are like the bristles on a toothbrush. This is an exciting way to spice up a classroom participation in Creative Expression class. After the Bristlebots are made, students will team up in groups of 4 and have a competition to see who has created the best Bristlebot! Winners will earn a Nerd candy treat and take home their Bristlebots for the family to enjoy. We appreciate you so much for donating supplies to help our kids grow and do amazing projects like this one.","fullyFundedDate":1787246370967,"projectUrl":"project/stem-project-sweet-treat/10353734/","projectTitle":"STEM Project Sweet Treat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. 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The smoker will be used along with the shavings to lee[ the bees calm while taking care of the hive.","fullyFundedDate":1782226184477,"projectUrl":"project/bee-keeping-supplies/10283262/","projectTitle":"Bee Keeping Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. Barbeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp50373_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626199327558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barbeau"},{"teacherId":50373,"projectId":10115700,"letterContent":"My students can't wait to use all of the soil you purchased for our garden. Each day students would watch the soil get lower and the plants were not getting enough nutrients. Now, each child can take their own bag of soil and place it into their plots to begin growing different fruits and vegetables, specifically strawberries, black berries, Boc Choy, broccoli, beets, cucumbers and watermelon. As the big containers of soil came into the school, students carried bags with 2 cubic feet of rich, brown, soil.","fullyFundedDate":1781717210555,"projectUrl":"project/please-donate-soil/10115700/","projectTitle":"Please Donate Soil!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. Barbeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp50373_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626199327558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barbeau"},{"teacherId":50373,"projectId":10294977,"letterContent":"My students and I thank you for the 550 glue sticks, the 12 skeins of yarn and 20 solar powered bug project kits. These are exactly the kinds of supplies my students and I need to create a fun and interesting Creative Expression class. 30 students are going to team up to work in partners and create the most interesting bugs they can. Each bug needs to be decorated with yarn and each bug needs to be able to move of its own accord. Finally students will earn rewards after they compete with each other for best bug.","fullyFundedDate":1779296687376,"projectUrl":"project/creative-expression-supplies/10294977/","projectTitle":"Creative Expression Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. Barbeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp50373_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626199327558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barbeau"},{"teacherId":50373,"projectId":10180140,"letterContent":"Our students can't wait to read the novel Seedfolks, about a young girl and her neighborhood garden. Students will take the opportunity to read about this young girl's strength during family hardships. Our students need to take a lesson from this novel while they are in the garden. Students will take the time to grow some of the items mentioned in the novel Seedfolks like lettuce, tomatoes, and lima beans. Students who experience gardening and reading are successful scholars in the future. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1779405245358,"projectUrl":"project/seedfolks-stem-kids/10180140/","projectTitle":"Seedfolks & STEM Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. Barbeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp50373_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626199327558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barbeau"},{"teacherId":50373,"projectId":10132898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the STEM Kits for my Creative Expression classes. These students are looking forward to building their own robotics using the STEM Kits you provided. to STEM Creative Student Projects! to help her classroom.\r\n\r\nGive to Mrs. T. Barbeau\r\nClassroom photo\r\nMrs. T. Barbeau profile photo\r\nMrs. T. Barbeau\r\nEmerson Community Charter School\r\nLos Angeles, CA\r\nGrades 6-8\r\nSupport the school!\r\nThis project has been funded, but you can always encourage others to give to Emerson Community Charter School!\r\n\r\nCopy school link\r\nFacebook\r\nInstagram\r\nEmail\r\nNextdoor\r\nLinkedIn\r\nShare on other platforms\r\n\r\nThis classroom project was brought to life by Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand and 5 other donors.\r\n\r\nI am so lucky to have such creative students to work with. As a result, my goal is to provide each student team with enough kits that 2 students will work on 1 kit to produce a vehicle or product. Students who make their own items tend to focus better in class. It is often difficult to obtain the different kinds of kits that the students need. Thanks to you we now have science kits to provide to students with a variety of ways to succeed. I want to provide an enriching environment to help students succeed. Now I can.","fullyFundedDate":1778876792409,"projectUrl":"project/stem-kits-for-creative-kids/10132898/","projectTitle":"STEM Kits For Creative Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. Barbeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp50373_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626199327558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barbeau"},{"teacherId":8847084,"projectId":10131883,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and school community, thank you for your generous support of my project. Your contribution is much more than a donation—it is an investment in learning, growth, and opportunity for every student who will benefit from this project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to provide valuable resources and experiences that might otherwise be beyond our reach. Your generosity helps create an engaging learning environment where students can explore new ideas, develop important skills, and build confidence in their abilities. Whether through educational materials, technology, hands-on activities, or classroom enhancements, your support directly impacts the quality of education our students receive every day.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about the opportunities this project will provide. Many of them are eager to learn through interactive experiences that encourage creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Thanks to your donation, they will have access to tools and resources that make learning more meaningful and enjoyable. These experiences help students connect classroom lessons to the real world and inspire them to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also sends an important message to our students: that there are people in the community who believe in them and care about their success. Knowing that someone has chosen to support their education encourages students to work harder, dream bigger, and appreciate the value of giving back to others. The positive influence of your gift extends far beyond the classroom and will continue to inspire students for years to come.\r\n\r\nIn a time when educational needs continue to grow, support from donors like you is truly invaluable. Your willingness to invest in our students helps bridge gaps, expand opportunities, and create experiences that enrich learning in meaningful ways. Every resource purchased and every activity made possible through your donation represents a step toward a brighter future for our students.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to education and for choosing to support our project. Your generosity demonstrates a belief in the power of learning and the importance of helping young people succeed. The impact of your gift will be seen not only in improved educational experiences but also in the confidence, curiosity, and enthusiasm it inspires in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom and in the lives of the students we serve. We are honored by your support and appreciate the trust you have placed in us. Please know that your contribution will be used thoughtfully and effectively to maximize its benefit for our students. We look forward to sharing the positive outcomes of this project and celebrating the opportunities your generosity has made possible.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Curtis","fullyFundedDate":1782226085942,"projectUrl":"project/books-comfy-seats/10131883/","projectTitle":"Books & Comfy Seats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curtis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8847084"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7216","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":446,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.6,"schoolId":7216,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Emerson Community Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Emerson Community Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/ralph-waldo-emerson-middle-school/7216"}