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I also look forward to welcoming a new set of Kindergarten students to make memories with! Have a great day and again thank you for helping to make our year such a successful one!","fullyFundedDate":1777993987296,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-hungry-kinders/10254429/","projectTitle":"Hungry Hungry Kinders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp771586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470607850918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsontiveros"},{"teacherId":771586,"projectId":10262344,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and helping us get this new iMac for our Kindergarten classroom! This has been a dream project! The iMac can be used by all and is easy for the students to able to see and can be used for some activities that cannot be done on an iPad. \r\nWe are also learning how to use it and when the students saw it they were so excited! This way we have a device in the classroom at all times. The keyboard is a lot smaller than normal so we are going to request one that the students will be able to use that is grade level appropriate! \r\nThank you once again for helping us obtain this wonderful resource for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778039433302,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-loves-an-imac/10262344/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Loves an iMac!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp771586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470607850918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsontiveros"},{"teacherId":1212684,"projectId":10087240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of chapter books and the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to our classroom. Your kindness and support have already made such a meaningful impact on my students. The moment the books arrived, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many of them could not wait to pick up a book and begin reading right away.\r\nThese new chapter books are more than just stories on a shelf—they are opportunities for my students to grow as readers, thinkers, and learners. Having access to engaging books helps build their reading stamina, comprehension skills, vocabulary, and confidence. For some students, these books inspire a love of reading that they may carry with them for years to come.\r\nThe series of books is especially impactful because it encourages students to continue reading and stay connected to stories and characters they enjoy. I have already noticed students eagerly discussing the books with one another, recommending favorites, and looking forward to reading the next chapter. Watching their enthusiasm for reading grow has been truly rewarding.\r\nIn addition, the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will allow me to purchase valuable educational resources and activities that support my students' learning needs. These materials will help me create engaging lessons, provide extra support where needed, and bring new learning opportunities into our classroom.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment where students feel excited about learning and motivated to succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their educational journey. Your donation will continue to make a difference every single day in our classroom.\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1773941462068,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-through-powerful/10087240/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers Through Powerful Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ponce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1212684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543547784074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1212684"},{"teacherId":771586,"projectId":10178564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the kindness and generosity that you showed my Kindergarten class and I with funding this Apple Neo laptop! This Apple Neo has been such a huge blessing to our classroom as it allows us to use both of our projectors at the same time so that the students can use twice as many resources to help them with their writing and math concepts. The students love it so much that they will be quick to remind me to display it on both boards. \r\nI am also able to use the Apple Neo as a data tool to help the students keep track of their data and see how far they have come. I didn't realize how have two laptops in a classroom can be such a game changer. The district device is used at the front of the classroom at all times, but the second device can be at my small group table and allows me to use it with the students.\r\nYour love to my classroom has been on prominent display this year and I truly can't thank you enough! The end of this school year is coming to a close and this has been a great year, thanks to you and to my wonderful Tiny Tigers!","fullyFundedDate":1775919396035,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-a-day-in-kindergarten/10178564/","projectTitle":"An Apple a Day in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp771586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470607850918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsontiveros"},{"teacherId":771586,"projectId":10102316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and providing my students with snacks, treats and picture frames for a fun keepsake! The students get so excited when they get to pick a snack. They look forward to that part of the day and usually on Fridays, they can pick two for all the hard work they have done all week! The students also know that they can ask for a snack at recess if they forgot theirs or just need a little pick me up. \r\nThe picture frames were awesome! We were going to use them for an end of the year project, but decided to use them for their moms. I am not kidding when I say I have an awesome class and one of the reasons is because I have awesome moms that send me students that are so sweet and respectful! That right there makes my job so much easier! The students had a great time decorating them and putting them together! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for being so good to my Tiny Tigers and I! You are the best!","fullyFundedDate":1775143652895,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-snacks-and-keepsakes/10102316/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Snacks and Keepsakes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp771586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470607850918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsontiveros"},{"teacherId":771586,"projectId":10078482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project and helping our Kindergarten class get healthy habits! The water bottles have been a game changer for our classroom! I am able to refill the water bottles for the students with our filtered water faucet daily. The students always have water at their desks ready for when they are thirsty. I think helping them keep hydrated has really helps with their focus and knowing they don't have to wait for recess or lunch to get a drink . We also learned about how refillable water bottles are better for the environment and we are doing our part to help save the earth.\r\nThe snacks are also always a big hit. I love that the kids know we usually have snack available and they can request some throughout the day. The sweets are saved for the end of the day when they need a little pick me up or as a reward for a job well done. I am so proud of my class and how awesome they are doing! \r\nThank you again for believing in my Tiny Tigers and helping them to be successful this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1771002501563,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-habits-in-kindergarten/10078482/","projectTitle":"Healthy Habits in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp771586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470607850918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsontiveros"},{"teacherId":9980987,"projectId":9801026,"letterContent":"Your generous gift has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students write in the journals you provided every single day, using them to reflect, create, and grow as learners. The chairs have also become an important part of our small group time, giving students a comfortable space to collaborate and focus.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are reading, writing, and learning every day with tools that truly enhance their experience. In a profession where teachers so often purchase supplies out of their own pockets, your generosity stands out. It means so much to have someone invest not just in a classroom, but in the students themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and for believing in our learners—it truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1769177665907,"projectUrl":"project/my-5th-grade-class/9801026/","projectTitle":"My 5th Grade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pelton Yao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9980987"},{"teacherId":1165333,"projectId":3799961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a much needed resource for our classroom. We have used the charging cart for our iPads and it has come in handy for many years! We are so grateful for the generosity that you have showed our class! \r\nWe use the charging cart everyday and our iPads are always ready for us to use! We are very fortunate because not all classrooms have one and we do! Technology is the way of the future and we are prepared and ready due to your kindness to our Kindergarten classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1554746851192,"projectUrl":"project/charged-for-learning/3799961/","projectTitle":"Charged for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. MONTANEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1165333"},{"teacherId":1165333,"projectId":703287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much donors for helping to get this project funded! My students have loved having new games and puzzles to use in class and they have lasted for years! Puzzles are a great way to get the kids using their cognitive skills and work in cooperating with each other!\r\nThe games have helped with rhyming, which is such a hard concept for the little ones and the Bingo games are also a fun way to incorporate into learning. \r\nThank you once again for the kindness you showed my class and my Kindergarten students.","fullyFundedDate":1327986895604,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-games-begin/703287/","projectTitle":"Let the Games Begin!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. MONTANEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1165333"},{"teacherId":771586,"projectId":9971909,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for our Kindergarten class and helping us to get more Magna-Tiles for us to explore and create. The students love Magna-Tiles and it is the most requested item to use during our exploration time along with Legos! The students are particularly loving the animals from the forest set and farm set. The Magna-Tiles Downhiil Duo and Dashers have had the most impact this time with the kids!\r\nThe kids love to create ramps and see how fast they can get their dasher to go down and which one goes the farthest! This aligns so nicely with our Science Standard of Force and Motion. They are quickly learning how the height can play a big role in how far or fast the little dasher car can go. We also been able to use the storage boxes in a previous project to keep everything organized. We keep all the animals together so they do not get misplaced.\r\nThank you again so much for always being so generous to my class of Tiny Tigers and helping them to have fun while learning!","fullyFundedDate":1767104724420,"projectUrl":"project/magna-tiles-in-kindergarten/9971909/","projectTitle":"Magna-Tiles in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp771586_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470607850918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsontiveros"},{"teacherId":1037606,"projectId":7121904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Tiny Tigers and helping us create a calm, supportive space for our students. 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About this school
Telfair Avenue Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Pacoima, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 558 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
Its teachers have had 495 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades Pre-K - 5
558 Students
32 Teachers
10975 Telfair AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Telfair Avenue Elementary School
$228,416
raised using DonorsChoose
495
projects
funded
58
teachers
funded
1,152
donors
57
projects
for
basic supplies
93
projects for
technology
49
projects for
books
48
projects
for
art supplies
Telfair Avenue Elementary School has received support from
947 individuals from California and
205 individuals out-of-state.