{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monroe Elementary Language Academy","outOfStateSupporters":16.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3814639,"projectId":9893560,"letterContent":"Your kind donation has made our students so excited for learning! They are beyond happy to see all of the great motivators for learning in our classroom. When the materials arrived the buzz in the room was clearly evident.\r\n\r\nSince having the donations, our students have been reading, writing, and learning nonstop with the motivation to earn one of your donations. The donations have helped to motivate all learners every day all day long! It has been so wonderful to see them excited for learning and growing. \r\n\r\nWe are truly thankful for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1769177629586,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-for-learning/9893560/","projectTitle":"Motivation for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3814639_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689702278461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3814639"},{"teacherId":454644,"projectId":9813337,"letterContent":"Our class is incredibly grateful for the generous donation of math and science manipulatives, including scissors, math counters, and a balls and ramps exploration set. These materials have already made a meaningful difference in how our students engage with learning, allowing them to move beyond abstract concepts and into hands-on, meaningful experiences.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of scissors, students are strengthening not only their fine motor skills but also their ability to participate in interactive math and science activities. Cutting, sorting, and assembling materials has helped reinforce concepts in a way that is both engaging and developmentally appropriate. These seemingly simple tools have empowered students to take a more active role in their learning and build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThe math counters have become an essential part of our daily instruction. Students are using them to practice counting, grouping, addition, and subtraction in a concrete way. More recently, we have incorporated them into lessons on geometric shapes, where students use the counters to build and identify shapes, explore patterns, and better understand spatial relationships. This hands-on approach has deepened their comprehension and allowed all learners, especially those who benefit from visual and tactile support, to access the content more successfully.\r\n\r\nThe balls and ramps set has been especially impactful in our science instruction. Students have had the opportunity to explore foundational physics concepts such as motion, speed, and cause and effect through play-based learning. By experimenting with different ramp heights, angles, and surfaces, students are making predictions, testing their ideas, and observing outcomes in real time. These experiences foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity—skills that are essential for young scientists.\r\n\r\nWe were especially excited to apply our learning during our most recent science assembly. Thanks to these materials, students were able to actively participate and demonstrate their understanding of key concepts. They were not just passive observers; they were engaged learners who could make connections, ask questions, and explain their thinking. Seeing their excitement and confidence during this event was a direct reflection of the opportunities these manipulatives have provided.\r\n\r\nOverall, your donation has enriched our classroom environment in countless ways. It has allowed us to create more interactive, inclusive, and engaging lessons that meet the diverse needs of our students. Most importantly, it has helped foster a love of learning by making math and science both accessible and fun.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support. Your contribution is not just providing materials—it is helping shape meaningful educational experiences and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769177642152,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-and-science-into-our-kinde/9813337/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math and Science Into Our Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp454644_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754977157007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jau"},{"teacherId":454644,"projectId":9745687,"letterContent":"Our classroom is incredibly thankful for the thoughtful and generous donation of puzzles, board games, homework folders, Color People crayons, lacing cards, wipes, triangular pencils, and construction paper crayons. Each of these materials has played an important role in supporting both the academic and social development of our students, while also helping us create a more organized, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles and board games have become valuable tools for building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students are learning how to analyze patterns, recognize shapes, and develop strategies, all while practicing patience and perseverance. Beyond academics, these activities promote collaboration and communication as students work together, take turns, and learn to navigate both success and challenges in a positive way. These experiences are especially important in helping young learners build confidence and social skills that will support them throughout their education.\r\n\r\nThe addition of homework folders has helped foster responsibility and organization among our students. Having a consistent system for transporting their work between school and home has strengthened the connection between classroom learning and family support. Students are taking pride in keeping their materials organized, and families are better able to stay informed and involved in their child's progress.\r\n\r\nColor People crayons and construction paper crayons have enriched our classroom by making learning more inclusive and creative. The Color People crayons allow students to see themselves and others represented in a meaningful way, encouraging conversations about diversity, identity, and respect. Meanwhile, the construction paper crayons provide vibrant, high-quality color that inspires creativity in art projects and classroom activities. Together, these tools help students express themselves while also reinforcing important social-emotional concepts.\r\n\r\nLacing cards and triangular pencils have been especially impactful in supporting fine motor development. These materials help students strengthen the muscles in their hands and improve coordination, which are essential skills for writing and other everyday classroom tasks. The triangular pencils, in particular, encourage proper grip and control, setting students up for long-term success in handwriting. These small but powerful tools make a noticeable difference in students' confidence and ability to complete their work independently.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the donation of wipes has helped us maintain a clean and safe learning environment. In a busy classroom, having access to cleaning supplies ensures that we can quickly sanitize surfaces and materials, promoting healthy habits and minimizing the spread of germs. This allows us to focus more on learning while also teaching students the importance of responsibility and care for their shared space.\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials have made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom. They support a wide range of skills—from academic learning and creativity to organization, collaboration, and self-care. Most importantly, they help create an environment where students feel supported, capable, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for this generous contribution. Your support is helping us provide enriching experiences that nurture the whole child and set our students up for success both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and making a difference in their daily learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758813591106,"projectUrl":"project/making-it-the-best-kindergarten-experien/9745687/","projectTitle":"Making It the Best Kindergarten Experience Ever!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp454644_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754977157007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jau"},{"teacherId":454644,"projectId":9745888,"letterContent":"We have been using the play food and kitchen toys daily in our dramatic play center, and they have quickly become a favorite part of our classroom. One memorable moment was when a group of students created their own \"restaurant.\" They assigned roles such as chef, server, and customer, wrote simple \"menus,\" and took turns preparing and serving meals to one another. During this activity, they practiced speaking in full sentences, asking and answering questions, and even using basic math skills to count and \"serve\" the correct number of items. It was exciting to see how naturally they incorporated academic skills into their play.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They were eager to explore each item, naming different foods and immediately beginning to create their own scenarios. Many students made connections to their own lives, sharing about meals they eat at home or restaurants they have visited. It was clear right away that these materials would spark both joy and meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps include building on this interest by connecting our dramatic play to current classroom lessons. We plan to incorporate more structured activities, such as creating grocery lists, sorting foods into categories, and introducing simple writing tasks like labeling items or writing orders. We will also continue to focus on collaboration and communication, encouraging students to work together and expand their ideas during play. These experiences will help deepen their understanding while continuing to make learning engaging and relevant.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our students such a meaningful and enriching learning opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1758815914111,"projectUrl":"project/jazzing-up-our-kitchen-and-grocery-store/9745888/","projectTitle":"Jazzing Up Our Kitchen and Grocery Store Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp454644_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754977157007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jau"},{"teacherId":3814639,"projectId":9893599,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when they saw the donated materials. They knew they would be using them to learn in a creative and engaging way. They have used them many times in our classroom now and have been able to show they creativity and engineering skills with them. \r\n\r\nThey have enjoyed getting creative, building, and creating things with the magnetic tiles. They have incorporated geometry and mathematical concepts to build with the tiles. The hands on learning has been engaging and an amazing opportunity to make learning fun. \r\n\r\nWe thank you so much for your kind donation and hope you know","fullyFundedDate":1763591391994,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-and-innovate/9893599/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create and Innovate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3814639_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689702278461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3814639"},{"teacherId":8037475,"projectId":9889403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your thoughtfulness and support has allowed my students to have more learning opportunities in our classroom. Through the Scholastic magazines, students are motivated to read, make connections, and enjoy quality digital literacy.\r\n \r\n Because of your kindness, students have access to online magazines that are kid-friendly and inspire curiosity on different topics. Students are assigned a focus magazine every week which connects to our learning goals.This has ranged from topics on community workers, animals, Martin Luther King,Jr, and more. Students look forward to the announcement of the magazine we will focus on next. This shows excitement and motivation to read and learn. \r\n\r\nMost recently students used their Scholastic magazines to learn about New Year's Eve traditions. Students connected with others as they learned how their families celebrate and keep traditions. Their Scholastic magazines allowed them to read about celebrations like their own and also new ones. Thanks to access to these magazines, we celebrated the New Year (2026) as a class. These lessons and learning opportunities are only possible when people like you support educators. \r\n\r\n Contributions like yours make a real difference, and we are deeply grateful for the role you've played in supporting our mission. We appreciate your generosity and belief in the power of reading to change lives. Thank you again for helping us make an impact.","fullyFundedDate":1763052258387,"projectUrl":"project/digital-magazines/9889403/","projectTitle":"Digital Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Avelar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8037475_orig.jpg?crop=1040,1040,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762842328640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8037475"},{"teacherId":9839883,"projectId":9810998,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and funding for this project. Many students have truly enjoyed using the Zen gardens, and I have even seen staff utilize them while spending time in the wellness space. It has been wonderful to see how calming and enjoyable these resources have been for so many.\r\n\r\nThe decor items we were able to purchase have made the spaces our students use more calming and therapeutic, allowing them to \"take a break\" and self-regulate when they need a moment. It was especially inspiring to see the student council take the lead in designing and decorating the space, demonstrating creativity, leadership, and pride in their school.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have already run out and have certainly filled many bellies! The student council is also excited to continue contributing by decorating rocks to further enhance our school environment and by leading a DIY worry stone activity in the coming months.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support in helping create spaces that are calming, therapeutic, and safe for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762897487415,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-break/9810998/","projectTitle":"\"Take a Break\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Debbie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839883"},{"teacherId":3814639,"projectId":9695388,"letterContent":"The clipboard organizer has helped us get organized in our learning! We have been able to use the materials to help us achieve our learning goals in a way that fits each learner. The students were filled with excitement when they saw the donations. The motivation to get organized, learn, and use materials that fit their own learning needs has been an incredible asset to our classroom. Our learning environment and our ability to learn have increased in a positive way. We are incredibly thankful for your donation and look forward to continuing our learning journey this year!","fullyFundedDate":1758813591645,"projectUrl":"project/clipboards-for-organized-reading-and-wri/9695388/","projectTitle":"Clipboards for Organized Reading and Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3814639_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689702278461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3814639"},{"teacherId":3814639,"projectId":9377928,"letterContent":"The organization tools have been so incredibly helpful! Students are using the folders to organize their learning and keep their evidence of learning nice and neat! They are able to be productive in their learning due to the tools that help them organize their materials. The boxes have been very helpful too! They are able to easily find their writing materials while keeping everything organized in their desks. These organization tools have been so useful and will help us succeed not only today but in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1756997083288,"projectUrl":"project/learning-the-life-skill-of-organization/9377928/","projectTitle":"Learning the life skill of organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3814639_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689702278461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3814639"},{"teacherId":454644,"projectId":9639442,"letterContent":"Thank you cannot express the gratitude we feel for the generous donation to our class, enabling us to acquire a plethora of new developmental center toys. My students have truly enjoyed playing with all the new centers. They are aware that these were a gift, and witnessing their pride in caring for these items brings immense joy to my heart. As kindergarteners, we are focused on teaching sharing, caring for others, and being responsible for our materials. The excitement was palpable when the boxes arrived, and seeing them play and care for the items in the centers has been truly rewarding. Thank you so much for making such a significant difference in our classroom. The students worked diligently on their letters, and I apologize if they are not perfect, but I can assure you they put their best effort into writing them for you.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and making my classroom a much more pleasant place,","fullyFundedDate":1756997083491,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-in-more-fun-activities-to-our-d/9639442/","projectTitle":"Bringing in More Fun Activities to Our Developmental Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp454644_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754977157007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jau"},{"teacherId":1824703,"projectId":9448234,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the social skills books. They have really made a difference in helping to create a culture of inclusion and acceptance in my classroom. \r\nFirst of all, utilizing the donated books, we focused on the skill of making friends. Students were taught how to approach a peer to invite him/her to play. We talked about the importance of body language and different things they could say to engage a peer in play. Sadly, these are skills that some of my students were lacking. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, the books have been utilized to start conversations about emotional regulation. Students have learned strategies to self regulation such as counting to 10, deep breathing and visualization. \r\n\r\nFinally, after each lesson these books are placed in our classroom library so that students can refer to them throughout the year. Every week, we review these strategies as a class and talk about how and when to use them. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1752780867171,"projectUrl":"project/social-skills-books-needed/9448234/","projectTitle":"Social Skills Books Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huffington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1824703_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x7,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676947157629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1824703"},{"teacherId":9062618,"projectId":9672885,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating the bookshelf to my class. When my students saw the bookshelf, they got very excited! They all wanted to contribute with organizing our class books. They knew that our previous small shelves were falling apart and wouldn't last longer. This decreased students' interest to select books to read for pleasure. \r\n\r\nOnce the bookshelf was assembled, I opened my classroom before school for any student to come help organize the books. I had about 15 students come in to help! Some organized the books by gender, others helped label the categories and others were double checking that the books were placed in the correct categories. Everyone is enjoying reading!","fullyFundedDate":1756997083439,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-have-an-organized-class/9672885/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Have an Organized Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9062618"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109281","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":560,"numTeachers":11,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"50.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":83.1,"schoolId":109281,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monroe Elementary Language Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monroe Elementary Language Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/garden-grove-unified-school-district/monroe-elementary-language-academy-fall-2016-/109281"}