{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orange County Education Arts Academy","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9428771,"projectId":9354009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing our classroom with over 1,000 party favors, a variety of fidget toys, Hot Chips snacks, and the amazing Mr. Sketch scented markers. My students and I are incredibly grateful for these resources—they have already made a noticeable difference in our daily routines and learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe fidget toys have become an essential tool during independent work time. Students who struggle with focus now have a quiet, helpful way to channel their energy without disrupting the learning of others. The variety of party favors and snacks have been added to our classroom reward system, giving students something positive and exciting to work toward. These items have transformed our incentives into moments of genuine celebration.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite classroom moments so far has been using the Mr. Sketch scented markers during a class norms refresh. We sat together as a community and discussed what kind of classroom we want to build for the rest of the year—safe, respectful, creative, and supportive. Students used the scented markers to create colorful posters that reflect our shared expectations. The scents made the activity extra fun and memorable, and the bright visuals they created are now proudly displayed on our walls.\r\n\r\nBy contributing to this project, you've helped bring joy, comfort, and enthusiasm into our space. These items may seem small on their own, but together they have encouraged teamwork, built confidence, and strengthened our classroom culture. My students feel seen, supported, and excited to come to school each day—and that is because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and for helping us create a learning environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758806720048,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn/9354009/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428771_orig.jpg?crop=2721,2721,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720747238465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428771"},{"teacherId":4182413,"projectId":9428084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my new class start out with the materials they need to begin the school year. The students are able to keep their backpacks light because they have everything they need in each classroom now. We do so many projects that require coloring tools and scissors. In years prior we had the students bring all of their supplies including their chrome books in their backpacks. While we know that all students do not go home to the same environments, at school, we have assurance that no child is left without the proper materials thanks to your generous monetary donation. It is so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1755730036795,"projectUrl":"project/art-equality/9428084/","projectTitle":"Art Equality","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lozano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4182413_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703134563436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-lozano"},{"teacherId":9428771,"projectId":9552307,"letterContent":"When my students first walked into the classroom and saw the new flexible seating options, their faces completely lit up! There were excited smiles, curious questions, and a lot of joyful chatter as they eagerly tried out the floor seats. Many of them couldn't believe that they now had the choice to sit where they felt most comfortable to learn. It truly felt like a celebration of their learning space.\r\n\r\nSince adding flexible seating, the classroom environment has become more focused, collaborative, and calm. Students are more engaged and take ownership of their learning. They've learned to make choices that help them stay on task, and they love moving around to work with different partners or groups. The change has been amazing — it's not just furniture, it's a shift in how they feel about learning.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on writing and illustrating our own narrative stories. The flexible seating allows students to spread out, brainstorm together, and find quiet spots to revise their drafts. It's been wonderful watching how the new setup supports creativity, focus, and independence.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make our classroom a more comfortable, welcoming, and inspiring place to learn. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and my students and I are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755749583012,"projectUrl":"project/supplied-for-success/9552307/","projectTitle":"Supplied for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428771_orig.jpg?crop=2721,2721,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720747238465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428771"},{"teacherId":6569731,"projectId":5714489,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity in donating to this project. This project allowed my students to have flexible seating in the classroom. It allowed them not only to sit at their desk on a chair but on other types of seating such as a ball chair and a larger yoga ball that was used as a chair. This allowed my very mobile and active student to be able to move safely while still working. It allowed me to accommodate for those students that needed the additional support in regards to their seating arrangement. This resulted in better focus during classwork time. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1638315371072,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-flexible-seating/5714489/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6569731_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x816,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566704732344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/barba"},{"teacherId":6569731,"projectId":5466844,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation, you have made a great impact for my students. My students were able to social distance themselves by using the dividers at their desks. The hand sanitizer was great since I was able to give each student their individual bottle. In addition, the floor dots allowed for adequate social distancing for the students in the classroom. \r\nThe supplies provided by this project allowed for students to be in the classroom during difficult times and to be safe during covid.","fullyFundedDate":1622134866299,"projectUrl":"project/social-distance-in-the-classroom/5466844/","projectTitle":"Social Distance in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6569731_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x816,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566704732344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/barba"},{"teacherId":6569731,"projectId":9662018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity in making this project a reality for my class. \r\nNow all of my students have headphones of their own in order to be able to focus when working on the computer. Students work on Math and Literacy web based programs and the fact that all students have headphones makes such a difference in the classroom environment during computer time. \r\nIn addition students also receive storage bags for their headphones. I was able to label each bag individual bag in order for student to store their headphones in an organized manner. Thank you once again for making such a great impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758849368600,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-the-entire-class/9662018/","projectTitle":"Headphones for the Entire Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6569731_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x816,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566704732344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/barba"},{"teacherId":6569731,"projectId":9687968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project a reality. My students and I are thankful for your generosity, kindness and thoughtfulness. With your help my students are able to experience learning through STEAM. It is such a fun and interactive way for students to learn. \r\nThe magnetic marble run and robot are amazing learning tools that are used on a weekly basis in my classroom. Students are able to work cooperatively in order to use the materials to better understand scientific concepts that are integrated with mathematics, writing and reading. \r\nThank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1757532003396,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-steam/9687968/","projectTitle":"Fun with STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6569731_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x816,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566704732344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/barba"},{"teacherId":9590193,"projectId":8970547,"letterContent":"You've made such a difference for my 4th-graders in Santa Ana by helping us add 20 amazing Spanish and bilingual books to our classroom. From TIME for Kids fact-filled texts to fun stories like ¡Los Zombis no comen verduras! and Latinitas, these books have kids buzzing with excitement. They're especially hooked on the animal-themed ones, like Los tipos malos en el conejillo contraataca, and it's awesome to see them pick up new science vocabulary and tie what they read to our lessons on animals and culture. I've got kids who used to shy away from books now grabbing them during free time, eyes wide and totally into it, that spark of curiosity and freedom you've given them means so much.\r\n\r\nReading time is a blast in our class. The kids dive into silent reading or team up in pairs to share stories, really focusing and bringing the pages to life. Books like A Kids Book About Being Inclusive and Mi Familia are helping them get a bigger picture of different cultures, while Frida Kahlo and El viaje de Yenebi a la escuela get them talking about who they are and what they can overcome. Your gift has made our lessons richer and got my students seeing reading as a way to explore and grow confident. From all of us, a huge thank you for filling our shelves with stories that lift our hearts and minds!","fullyFundedDate":1742322951228,"projectUrl":"project/growing-my-spanish-class-library-/8970547/","projectTitle":"Growing my Spanish class library !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jiménez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9590193_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x184,y830&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720767076845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9590193"},{"teacherId":9428771,"projectId":9265056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring rotating bookshelves and a classroom cabinet into our space. The rotating shelves have transformed our library corner into a welcoming and accessible area where students love to explore books and discover new titles with ease. The cabinet has been a huge help in keeping our materials neat and organized, making it easier for both students and myself to quickly find what we need. Recently, during our narrative writing project, students were able to pull mentor texts directly from the shelves and return them with excitement, creating a smoother and more enjoyable learning process for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement—they immediately began spinning the bookshelves to see all the books available, and many commented on how \"cool\" and \"easy to use\" they were. It felt like the library became theirs in a new way. Moving forward, we will continue to use these resources to support our upcoming research projects and reading groups, where students will be able to browse independently and choose the books that best match their interests. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom library and organization system are not only more functional, but also more inviting and inspiring for our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746786319094,"projectUrl":"project/shelves-of-possibility-organizing-for-a/9265056/","projectTitle":"Shelves of Possibility: Organizing for a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428771_orig.jpg?crop=2721,2721,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720747238465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428771"},{"teacherId":9428771,"projectId":9258198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. The addition of our new printer has truly supported our students' learning needs by allowing us to provide them with timely resources, personalized materials, and opportunities to showcase their work in print. From practice sheets to project visuals, having the ability to print on demand ensures that every student has access to the tools they need to succeed. The printer has also given us the chance to add small but meaningful touches to our classroom environment, such as printed visuals, reminders, and student-created posters that brighten up our space and encourage ownership of learning. Meanwhile, the shredder has become an essential tool for maintaining student privacy, allowing us to safely and efficiently manage sensitive documents while modeling responsible information handling.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most about these tools is how directly they benefit from them. They take pride in seeing their work printed, and it has boosted their confidence to see their projects displayed around the room or sent home to share with families. The shredder, though a quieter addition, has also sparked student curiosity about responsibility and privacy, opening up conversations about why protecting personal information is important. Several students have especially enjoyed the opportunity to create class decorations and project materials that are now printed and displayed, which has fostered creativity and collaboration. Altogether, these new resources have made our classroom more efficient, engaging, and student-centered, and we are so grateful for your kindness in making this possible","fullyFundedDate":1746466661025,"projectUrl":"project/from-print-to-progress/9258198/","projectTitle":"From Print to Progress!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428771_orig.jpg?crop=2721,2721,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720747238465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428771"},{"teacherId":8572764,"projectId":9141267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my fifth grade class! Because of donors like you, my classroom library has received plenty of love this school year. My students were beyond thrilled when we began receiving our packages. Many of them quickly began eyeing the \"I survived\" series and the National Geographic books. However, the most popular book so far has been the \"National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything\". As quickly as one students returns it, it is quickly checked out.","fullyFundedDate":1742926774825,"projectUrl":"project/todays-readers-tomorrows-leaders/9141267/","projectTitle":"Today's Readers, Tomorrow's Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loredo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8572764_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721763519766","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8572764"},{"teacherId":6569731,"projectId":5282269,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in your donation. Your donation made such an impact on my teaching during distance learning. The students had to adjust to learning from the screen as we teachers had to make adjustments and learn rapidly in order to teach students through distance learning. \r\nThe device I received I was able to use in order to better adjust my teaching during distance learning, it allowed me to have another device available while teaching. \r\nThank you for your kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity, which made this project a reality and a great impact for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1609183521081,"projectUrl":"project/improving-distance-learning/5282269/","projectTitle":"Improving Distance Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6569731_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x816,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566704732344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/barba"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_31786","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":629,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.1,"schoolId":31786,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Orange County Education Arts Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Orange County Education Arts Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/california-department-of-education/orange-co-education-arts-academy/31786"}