{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vena Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":65.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":10206946,"letterContent":"Today, our school celebrated the \"Glow If You Show\" Attendance Challenge Party! Students who achieved perfect attendance from May 1 through June 9 were invited to participate in this special celebration.\r\n\r\nThe children had an amazing time dancing, enjoying their glow sticks, and being recognized for their commitment to coming to school every day. The excitement and joy on their faces showed just how meaningful this event was to them. More importantly, the celebration has motivated our students to continue building strong attendance habits and to understand the value of being present at school each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us fund this fun and rewarding project. Your generosity made this memorable experience possible and reinforced the importance of attendance in a positive and engaging way. Your support is making a lasting impact on our students' education and success.","fullyFundedDate":1778867470616,"projectUrl":"project/shine-bright-like-a-diamond/10206946/","projectTitle":"Shine Bright Like a Diamond","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":10206943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, donors, for helping us purchase flower leis to celebrate our 175th day of school. Every child who walked through the school gates this morning was greeted with a lei to let them know that their attendance in school counts. They were so happy to walk in wearing their colorful leis while Hawaiian music played in the background. Some children wore the leis the entire school day. \r\nThank you again for reminding our students that their attendance is important. The more often they are in school, the more they learn.","fullyFundedDate":1777460614006,"projectUrl":"project/lei-t-it-shine-its-our-time/10206943/","projectTitle":"Lei-t It Shine, It's Our Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":10490271,"projectId":10250993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Dinosaur Egg Excavation kits, Super Sticky Post-it easel pads, and the mobile whiteboard. Your support has had a tremendous impact on my first graders' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe Dinosaur Egg Excavation kits brought our History of the Earth unit to life. My students were thrilled to become \"real paleontologists\" as they carefully excavated dinosaurs from the eggs. This hands-on experience helped them build vocabulary such as \"excavate\" and \"imprint\" while sparking their curiosity about science.\r\n\r\nThe large lined Post-it chart paper has greatly enhanced our writing instruction. As I modeled narrative writing on the carpet, students were able to sit close by, observe the writing process, and watch as we used different colored markers to revise and edit our work. These anchor charts became valuable references that students used while composing and revising their own narratives. For first graders who are just beginning to learn the foundations of writing, these visual supports have been incredibly helpful. I am also excited to have additional chart paper available for future classes!\r\n\r\nThe mobile whiteboard has quickly become one of the most useful tools in our classroom. It allows me to move anchor charts closer to students who need a better view and makes small-group instruction much more flexible. Instead of being limited to the area near a wall-mounted board, I can teach and support students anywhere in the classroom. This has made small-group instruction more effective and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and investing in our students. Your generosity has enriched the educational experiences of every child in my class and has made learning more engaging, interactive, and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1778245875631,"projectUrl":"project/dudeks-dynamite-first-graders/10250993/","projectTitle":"Dudek's Dynamite First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dudek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10490271"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":10280752,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the incredible support you have given us to fund our STEAM Night project. Your financial support enabled us to purchase the materials we needed for STEM activities, including jelly bean structures, catapults, and marble runs. Everyone who attended the event had a wonderful time, especially the parents. They were excited to participate in the activities alongside their children.\r\n\r\nOur STEAM Night was a great success because of your generosity and support. Thank you for helping us create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for our students and families.","fullyFundedDate":1778512861606,"projectUrl":"project/steam-is-in-the-air/10280752/","projectTitle":"STEAM is in The Air!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":10206990,"letterContent":"The children are so happy to have new tricycles because of your financial support. Your generosity brings them joy while helping them build important motor skills, confidence, and independence through active play. Thank you, donors, for supporting this special tricycle project and helping our smallest scholars develop their gross motor skills. Your generosity will help them succeed in school and beyond. It's never too early to start children on the right path toward learning, growth, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1778349881742,"projectUrl":"project/pedal-power-ready-set-go/10206990/","projectTitle":"Pedal Power: Ready, Set, Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":5384814,"projectId":10248077,"letterContent":"My students are so grateful for the incredible addition to our classroom! They are using the tools to calm their bodies (the squishy toys especially) to build and interact with one another (the magnetic blocks & tiles) and to learn to take turns and share. In the few days we have had with these tools, I've seen a huge improvement in their social-emotional needs and skills! I truly appreciate the support you had given to my students and am beyond grateful. It is only with the support & generosity of people like you that students can grow and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1778009514354,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-toys/10248077/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barragan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5384814_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534987047567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/w-barragan"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":10167522,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for supporting our students' STEAM project and helping fund a laptop that will greatly enhance their 3D design and modeling skills. Your generosity is giving them the opportunity to learn, practice, and grow in a field that they are passionate about.\r\n\r\nHaving access to a reliable laptop will allow them to work on 3D projects more efficiently, explore new software, and continue developing the technical and creative skills needed for their future goals. Your support not only helps them academically but also motivates them to keep striving for new challenges.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and belief in students like ours. Thank you for investing in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1776144132793,"projectUrl":"project/we-like-big-bytes-and-we-cannot-lie/10167522/","projectTitle":"We Like Big Bytes, and We Cannot Lie","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":10097240,"letterContent":"Thank you, amazing donors, for your kindness and generosity. Your financial support allowed us to purchase small snacks for the children during our testing sessions. Having a small snack gives the students a burst of energy, especially when the tests are long and require a lot of focus. I know they are trying their best, and we want to help them in any way that we can. A little something to munch on during testing helps them stay alert.\r\n\r\nYour financial support will positively impact the results of the tests.","fullyFundedDate":1774316057777,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-our-brains/10097240/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Our Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":10165853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in our students and helping us celebrate your accomplishments. With your support, we were able to purchase small prizes, such as fidget toys, books, small writing tablets, and other items to recognize the hard work our children have done to improve their math assessment. They were very happy to receive these small prizes and are now more motivated to keep improving.\r\nThank you again for helping us provide our students with the materials they need to succeed in school.","fullyFundedDate":1774320002835,"projectUrl":"project/mathemagicians-in-the-making/10165853/","projectTitle":"Mathemagicians in the Making!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1250583,"projectId":9950885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project to provide chair-back organizers for our classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experience of my students, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nBefore these organizers, our classroom mornings often began with clutter and frustration. Without built-in desk storage, books, notebooks, and supplies were constantly stacked on desks or falling to the floor. Students spent valuable learning time searching for materials or reorganizing their space.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, every student now has their own chair-back organizer, and the change has been remarkable. Each child has a designated place for their books, folders, and supplies, keeping their desks clear and their materials easily accessible. Our classroom feels calmer, more organized, and more inviting—and that directly supports learning.\r\nThese organizers have also helped foster responsibility and independence. With fewer distractions, we are able to transition smoothly between lessons and spend more time focused on learning rather than logistics.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created an environment where organization supports success and every child is better prepared to thrive. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for believing in our students. Your support truly makes a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177694502,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-stay-organized-with-ch/9950885/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Stay Organized with Chair Back Organizers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1250583_orig.png?crop=328,328,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503780227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/soces-mrsreyes"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":10082993,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Your financial support has made it possible for our little ones to acquire the resources they need to continue learning. The clothes we were able to purchase will help students when they can't make it to the bathroom. No need to wait for their parent to bring them clean clothes. Now they can just go to the nurse's office and get a change of clothes. This will ensure students do not lose instructional time and focus on their work and lessons in class.","fullyFundedDate":1773103760308,"projectUrl":"project/always-ready-to-learn/10082993/","projectTitle":"Always Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":9346048,"projectId":9867821,"letterContent":"The carpet has completely transformed our Morning Meeting ritual. Before, we were cramped in a small corner or sitting on cold hard tile; now, every student has a defined \"spot\" that belongs to them.The reaction was pure joy! When the students walked in and saw the bright colors and the soft texture, there were audible gasps. One student even asked, \"Is this really for us?\" They spent the first five minutes just testing out the \"squishiness\" and picking their favorite colors on the rug. It immediately made the room feel more like a home and less like just a building. It gave them a sense of pride knowing that someone out there cared enough about their comfort to send this to our room.Now that we have a comfortable home base, we are diving into our \"Community Builders\" unit.","fullyFundedDate":1762267562288,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time/9867821/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346048"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7174","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":486,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":34.6,"schoolId":7174,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vena Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vena Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/vena-avenue-elementary-school/7174"}