{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vena Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":65.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":9845407,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Because of your support, they now have the books they really want to read. They are excited about the Harry Potter books, which seem to be very popular among my students. The Science books and Graphic Novels are flying off the shelves. I am amazed at how much the children love reading and the progress they have made in their reading skills.\r\nThank you again for helping bring interesting reading materials to our classroom. Your support will make a big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1769177693191,"projectUrl":"project/books-make-us-happy/9845407/","projectTitle":"Books Make Us Happy","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":9791895,"letterContent":"We are so happy with the Ozobotz you helped us acquire. Today was the first time the children used the Ozobots to learn coding and develop their critical thinking skills. They drew intricate mazes for their robots to navigate. Some of the children had their robots race to see which would reach the finish line first. \r\nYou will see in the pictures that the students were engaged, focused, and having fun while developing their STEM skills.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your support will go a long way.","fullyFundedDate":1763598397532,"projectUrl":"project/ozobots-to-the-rescue-part-2/9791895/","projectTitle":"Ozobots to the Rescue - Part 2","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":9845859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us celebrate our students and motivating them to be in school every day. Because of your kindness and generosity, we were able to purchase glow sticks, glasses, bracelets, headbands, and finger lights for their \"Glow Party\". All students who did not miss a day of school for an entire month were invited to the party. They had a lot of fun dancing, but most importantly, celebrating their achievement in attendance. They are now more motivated to attend school every day in the coming months.","fullyFundedDate":1764708135455,"projectUrl":"project/bright-futures-begin-with-great-attendan/9845859/","projectTitle":"Bright Futures Begin With Great Attendance!","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":9615654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, 'Building Our Dreams Layer by Layer.\" My students were absolutely thrilled when a new 3D printer and colorful filament arrived. Having these resources has already made a visible difference; for instance, our students can now create simple designs on Tinkercard, an online application, and print them on the 3D printer. \r\nIt is gratifying and inspiring to see our students' dreams come to fruition. Your investment in our classroom is genuinely an investment in their future. Thank you for being our hero!","fullyFundedDate":1763595281709,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-dreams-layer-by-layer/9615654/","projectTitle":"Building Our Dreams Layer by Layer","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":9615653,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the incredible support we have received from generous donors like you. The children are thrilled with the new 3D printer and filament. They just finished a project using Tinkercad, an online application that helps them bring their ideas to life. I must admit, it was a bit challenging for our second graders, but in the end, they figured it out with some support from me. They designed a Christmas tree ornament to give to their parents as a gift. The pictures you receive will show the trials and errors, but it was worthwhile.\r\n Your kindness and generosity made it all happen. Thank you and Happy Holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1759515149133,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-our-imagination/9615653/","projectTitle":"Engineering Our Imagination","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"}],"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"}