{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":938111,"projectId":9775822,"letterContent":"These STEM-based building block toys have been fun and engaging for my students. They have enjoyed using their imagination in building their own ideas, in addition to using the guides for suggestions on how to build specific things. So far, they've made flowers, houses, people, food items, tables, cars, and made letters to spell their names.\r\nI've noticed this particular class of students really enjoy building (with a variety of toys and materials) and I'm grateful to be able to share these new toys with them in cultivating their engineering skills, as well as addressing important NGSS kindergarten standards.","fullyFundedDate":1764600592272,"projectUrl":"project/building-blocks-of-stem-education/9775822/","projectTitle":"Building Blocks of STEM Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee-Garbade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp938111_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470345861511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee-garbade"},{"teacherId":4841302,"projectId":9414095,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support in providing 4 new metal chairs for our classroom. I love how creative, resilient, and collaborative my students are. They come to school every day eager to learn, work together, and support one another. Our classroom is more than just a learning space — it's a community where students feel safe, seen, and inspired.\r\nRight now, our seating options are limited and not always comfortable or supportive. These sturdy, stackable metal chairs will give my students more choice and flexibility in how and where they learn. Whether they're working independently, collaborating in small groups, or taking a quiet moment to reflect, these chairs provide the structure and comfort they need.\r\nDurable and easy-to-clean chairs also help us maintain a tidy, organized classroom that students feel proud of. Thanks to your generosity, I can create a more functional and welcoming learning environment where every student can do their best work.\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom an even better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1758823139084,"projectUrl":"project/have-a-seat-in-our-future/9414095/","projectTitle":"Have a Seat in Our Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4841302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774652430942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karla-flores"},{"teacherId":4841302,"projectId":9035645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your contribution is helping transform our learning environment into a space that is more comfortable, flexible, and responsive to the needs of my students.\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have access to adjustable, padded seating that allows them to learn in a way that works best for them. These new chairs have already made a noticeable difference—students are more focused, engaged, and comfortable during lessons. The ability to adjust their seating and move easily has encouraged greater collaboration and participation, especially during group work and discussions.\r\nIn our dual language classroom, students are constantly interacting, sharing ideas, and learning from one another in both English and Spanish. Having flexible seating options supports this dynamic environment by giving students the freedom to position themselves for success. It has also helped create a calmer atmosphere, as students feel more at ease and supported throughout the day.\r\nAs a teacher, I am now better able to meet the diverse needs of my students by offering seating choices that promote focus, creativity, and independence. This has allowed me to facilitate more interactive and student-centered learning experiences.\r\nMy students are hardworking, curious, and resilient learners who truly benefit from a classroom that supports their growth in multiple ways. Thanks to your generosity, we are building a space where they feel comfortable, valued, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746555009719,"projectUrl":"project/transform-our-classroom-with-flexible-c/9035645/","projectTitle":"Transform Our Classroom with Flexible, Comfortable Seating for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4841302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774652430942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karla-flores"},{"teacherId":4841302,"projectId":9166484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my 4th grade dual language students.\r\n\r\nThe rug you helped provide will create a dedicated, comfortable space where students can come together for read-alouds, math talks, and collaborative activities. Each child will have their own assigned spot, helping to build a sense of ownership, responsibility, and belonging. This structured space will also help minimize distractions and allow us to focus on learning and meaningful discussions.\r\n\r\nMy goal has always been to create a classroom environment that encourages collaboration, engagement, and active participation. Thanks to your generosity, my students will now have a welcoming area where they can connect with one another, share ideas, and fully participate in our lessons. This will make our learning time more interactive and help ensure that every student feels included and comfortable.\r\n\r\nMy students are incredibly special. As dual language learners, they are developing skills in both English and Spanish while bringing diverse perspectives and experiences into our classroom. They are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn from one another. Their resilience and enthusiasm inspire me every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we are one step closer to creating a learning space that truly supports their growth and celebrates their strengths. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1745846988643,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-learning-space-one-rug/9166484/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Learning Space, One Rug at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4841302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774652430942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karla-flores"},{"teacherId":9592478,"projectId":10060402,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom is running so much more smoothly. The tennis balls on the chairs made an immediate difference. Transitions are much quieter now, which helps everyone stay focused and calm. My students definitely noticed from the moment they walked in and even commented on how much less noisy it feels.\r\n\r\nThe new pencil sharpener has also been a big help. Students can quickly sharpen their pencils and get right back to work without interruptions. It's made our daily routines easier and keeps learning time on track. I've also been able to display more student work using the push pins, and the kids love seeing their work up on the wall it really gives them a sense of pride.\r\n\r\nThe birthday crowns and stickers have made celebrations feel a little more special, and my students enjoy recognizing each other on their big days. Moving forward, we'll keep using these materials as part of our daily learning and classroom routines. Thank you for helping create a more comfortable and positive space for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1772677355415,"projectUrl":"project/shhh-and-surprise-quiet-chairs-bir/10060402/","projectTitle":"Shhh... and Surprise! Quiet Chairs & Birthday Cheers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sedano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9592478_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720989265127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592478"},{"teacherId":7493822,"projectId":9763172,"letterContent":"First, I would like to say THANK YOU for providing this amazing color printer to our classroom! I have used it so far too print flyers for our novel celebrations, focus wall materials for our curriculum, and currently students are finishing a wiki page assignment with images that ill ne able to print and hang on the bulletin boards!\r\n\r\nIm so excited to show how there's work can be just as colorful and bright as their future! Im also excited to teach them about printer settings and formatting documents to fit and print how they want it! Overall the students were so excited to this new piece of technology! Thank you all so much! 🖨🤗✨️🎊","fullyFundedDate":1764600630935,"projectUrl":"project/print-the-possibilities-color-for-every/9763172/","projectTitle":"Print the Possibilities: Color for Every Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayorga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7493822_orig.jpg?crop=2560,2560,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663629565900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mayorga07"},{"teacherId":1173059,"projectId":9890471,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for supporting our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our students received the poster paper and ink needed to create colorful Chinese New Year posters. Your contribution helped bring this cultural celebration to life in our classroom, allowing students to learn about traditions while expressing their creativity through art. Projects like this would not be possible without your support. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in meaningful learning experiences for our students. Your impact will be remembered every time our students proudly display their work.","fullyFundedDate":1766162941521,"projectUrl":"project/making-chinese-new-year-larger/9890471/","projectTitle":"Making Chinese New Year Larger!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lopezrm12"},{"teacherId":2809850,"projectId":10018301,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a full set of One Piece manga for our classroom! When the books arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students gathered around, eager to see the characters they love and quickly started asking who could read which volume first.\r\n\r\nThese books have brought so much joy to our classroom and have inspired many students to read more often. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they follow the adventures of Luffy and his crew and share the stories with their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create a lot of excitement around reading, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771521595702,"projectUrl":"project/one-piece-to-the-rescue/10018301/","projectTitle":"One Piece to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos Barraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2809850_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449117077802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-ramosbarraza"},{"teacherId":582506,"projectId":9755761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our home library. My students loved the books! They were introduced to Mo Willems books in the beginning of the year and they were hooked. They enjoyed the illustrations and the way I read the books to them. The books are so much fun and easy to read so the children enjoy the fact that they can read them by themselves. They are also predictable so they read them with so much confidence. \r\nThank you so much for making this possible. Now, my students can enjoy their books at home.","fullyFundedDate":1764721929739,"projectUrl":"project/mo-willems-books-needed/9755761/","projectTitle":"Mo Willems Books Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp582506_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470025436273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/svaldez"},{"teacherId":8026727,"projectId":9618196,"letterContent":"As an educator, I see daily how vital physical activity is, but without the right tools, it's hard to give my students the experience they deserve.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are now able to provide structured, high-quality fitness instruction to students who often don't have access to sports outside of school hours. My students lit up when they saw that they now had access to volleyball and pickleball nets, foot balls, relay race games and soccer equipment. Getting to see my students glow with delight when they master a new skill—knowing that confidence will follow them into the classroom—is the greatest gift you could have given them.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for our students' health and self-esteem.","fullyFundedDate":1762034081537,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-active-bodies-pe-for-5th/9618196/","projectTitle":"Active Minds, Active Bodies: PE for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8026727_orig.jpg?crop=2283,2284,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630172501290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspulleyteaches"},{"teacherId":2809850,"projectId":9742714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your kindness has brought so much joy and positivity to our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is cleaner and healthier with much-needed wipes, more motivating with squishies in our student store, and more flexible with a standing desk for students who learn best while standing. The magnets you helped provide keep our reading and math lessons organized and running smoothly each day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real difference in how our students learn, stay motivated, and feel supported. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our learning space a happier place!","fullyFundedDate":1758854349651,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-wish-list-help-us-shine/9742714/","projectTitle":"Classroom Wish List: Help Us Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos Barraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2809850_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449117077802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-ramosbarraza"},{"teacherId":9592478,"projectId":9618407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. These items have made a huge difference in my classroom and are used every single day. After returning from winter break, several students came back sick, so the tissues have been especially helpful in keeping students comfortable and focused on learning.\r\n\r\nBecause we eat breakfast in the classroom, cleanliness is very important. I use the broom daily to keep the floor clean, and students frequently wash their hands using the hand soap you provided. My students also help clean their tables using the wet wipes, which has encouraged responsibility and pride in our classroom. The wet Swiffer pads have been incredibly helpful in keeping our room clean and healthy.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited to help and eager to use them. They enjoy being part of keeping our classroom organized and clean. One of my favorite improvements has been the door stoppers. They came in a pack, which worked perfectly since I have two doors. I used to prop the doors open with a chair, but now I can safely keep them open without any issues.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for learning. These resources support our daily routines and help create a positive environment where my students can focus on their lessons. Thank you again for helping us take such great care of our classroom and ourselves! :)","fullyFundedDate":1764600613901,"projectUrl":"project/wipes-tissues-and-tools-to-keep-germs/9618407/","projectTitle":"Wipes, Tissues, and Tools to Keep Germs Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sedano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9592478_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720989265127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592478"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7598","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":835,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.6,"schoolId":7598,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/south-park-elementary-school/7598"}