{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Odyssey Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":29.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9931871,"projectId":9934931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! My students have loved the materials from the project. The last year has been extremely difficult for our community and creating social emotional wellbeing is a priority for us this year. I introduced each new item over a few days and the students couldn't wait to try them out. They now ask for the breathing ball and breathing sloth regularly. They'll say, \"I'm upset, I need the sloth/ball\" and then go get it and sit quietly with it breathing to clam down. Sometimes when other students see a classmate who is sad they run and get one of the items and bring it to them. Not only are they learning tools for themselves, they are using the tools to show empathy for others. \r\n They also really like the lap pads which they describe as feeling \"like a hug.\" We have to negotiate taking turns with those since they love them so much. \r\n We have read the books that were part of the project and they came at a perfect time. We had a class performance coming up and one of the books was about finding your brave, something we used when some students got nervous. \r\n Finally, the mini trampoline and spinning stool are used daily to help the kids keep regulated. They love jumping and spinning and even use the trampoline to sit on when reading in the library area. I set both items out in the morning and several kids use them when they first come in. \r\n All of the items have helped bring calm and regulation to our classroom and I look forward to using them as the year progresses!","fullyFundedDate":1764572331848,"projectUrl":"project/wiggles-to-focus-nurturing-calm-bodies/9934931/","projectTitle":"Wiggles to Focus: Nurturing Calm Bodies and Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931871"},{"teacherId":9931871,"projectId":9869038,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to \"Fresh Air For Little Learners\"! After wildfires tore through our community last January, one of the big concerns has been health and safety, especially for our children. Our school was displaced for several months but thankfully we were able to return to our campus this Fall. Our school has done extensive work to help ensure the health of our students but having the AirDoctor filter in the classroom has helped us further protect our young students. \r\n The filter is quiet and responsive. It adjusts itself based on particulate matter sensed and it gives me peace of mind to know that it monitors the air quality in the classroom. We have it placed near our rug area where the students spend a lot of time working and playing. The specific filter we requested is designed for large spaces like our classroom so we know we have the most efficient option. Not only does the AirDoctor help with particulates in the air it will also help us during the cold and flu seasons when germs are rampant in school. Your donations are much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1762270987583,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-air-for-little-learners/9869038/","projectTitle":"Fresh Air For Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931871"},{"teacherId":9931871,"projectId":9744359,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for donating to my project, \"Happy Hands, Ready Writers\". My students were very excited when we got the books! They couldn't wait to try them out. I had selected two different sets of books which has worked out really well. One set has larger letters and numbers which is a great starting point for most students and the other set has smaller text with more repetition which is the perfect next step or added challenge for students who are ready. \r\n My little writers enjoy working in the books, and love the disappearing ink. They think it's like magic. The pens came with writing grips which support proper writing grasp. The kids get excited when they finish pages and are eager to show us their work. They are proud of their accomplishments and I can see the impact the books are having on their penmanship and writing confidence. The books are helping them to develop good habits early, which will hopefully set them up to be lifelong confident writers!","fullyFundedDate":1758814396720,"projectUrl":"project/happy-hands-ready-writers/9744359/","projectTitle":"Happy Hands, Ready Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931871"},{"teacherId":10239772,"projectId":9698536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students were able to explore, research, and collaborate in ways that truly brought learning to life. They were engaged, excited, and proud of their work as they applied critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on STEM experiences. Your support helped create meaningful moments of discovery and confidence for my students, and it made a lasting impact on their learning and curiosity. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757977155164,"projectUrl":"project/stem-101/9698536/","projectTitle":"STEM 101","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10239772_orig.jpg?crop=816,816,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756924096743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239772"},{"teacherId":10170003,"projectId":9588970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support in helping create a calming corner for our 2nd grade classroom. Because of you, our students now have a peaceful space filled with comforting books, cozy pillows, and weighted stuffed animals that help them feel safe, calm, and supported.\r\n\r\nOur students have been through a lot this last year, being displaced because of the Altadena fires and this calming corner gives children a healthy way to pause, manage big feelings, and return to learning with confidence. Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and our students feel the care and compassion behind your gift every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the well-being and emotional growth of our students. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755617769874,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-and-emotional-regulation/9588970/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner and Emotional Regulation Books for My 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10170003"},{"teacherId":1172110,"projectId":9812011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose and helping us bring high-quality audio equipment to our school. While many donors use technology at home, this equipment plays a unique role in our school. Clear, reliable sound has strengthened our students voices when presenting to a large audience. It ensures that every student can hear clearly and feel included, which has made learning more engaging and accessible for all.\r\n\r\nThe new audio equipment has been incredibly exciting for our students. They were thrilled the first time they heard how clear and professional everything sounded, especially when using microphones or listening during group activities. It has made school assemblies feel more meaningful and special.\r\n\r\nThis technology has been especially impactful for students who are typically quiet or hesitant to share. Having supportive, high-quality sound has given them the confidence to speak up and express their ideas. We have seen students become more engaged, more willing to participate, and more excited about learning. Thank you for helping amplify our students' voices and for making such a positive difference in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1762267609749,"projectUrl":"project/every-voice-matters-audio-for-our-schoo/9812011/","projectTitle":"Every Voice Matters: Audio for Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1172110"},{"teacherId":9967373,"projectId":9711815,"letterContent":"It has been a wonderful experience for my students using the different writing pens provided through your donations. They love using the erasable pens and are even using them during our math class. Some times I find myself telling them to switch to pencils and give the pens a break. It is incredible that such a writing tool can motivate my students into starting the writing task. Additionally, they are loving the colorful pens that help bring color into their writing.\r\n\r\nWhen it come to the fidget, they are enjoying them. I know my students benefit from having a fidget in their hand during our lesson. Our students get to use these fidgets and they even ask if they can take it to their next class. It is just wonderful seeing my students use the pudding and slime during their school day. Thank you once again for your donations and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757976321677,"projectUrl":"project/writing-utensils-and-fidgets-for-our-cla/9711815/","projectTitle":"Writing Utensils and Fidgets For Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967373"},{"teacherId":9587468,"projectId":9094502,"letterContent":"Apologies, for the delay. It's been quite a year. I've had 4 different locations to teach in the past year and had a lot of trauma-healing in my professional and personal life. The money you donated helped me rebuild a supportive, caring, warm, and effective learning environment for all my students. It also helped create a space where students could grieve, learn and heal. During a time of such chaos and tragedy, it gave a little bit of familiarity and routine back into their lives. The money you donated helped create an amazing classroom where all my students felt welcomed and home. Without it, the new space I got, which I had access to just a week or two before school started, would've looked and felt like a barren, cold factory room. I was running on fumes by focusing on my students. This donation made rebuilding a classroom much less stressful (mentally and financially), difficult and traumatic. Thank you so much for helping out when my school needed it the most. I was able to buy books, learning supplies, art supplies, decor, manipulatives, cardstock, etc. I was even able to buy a few items that were lost in the fires to comfort students. I also bought resources to help with SEL and trauma-healing for my students. It's been a tough year but thank you again for everything. I couldn't have done it without your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1743024952882,"projectUrl":"project/lost-school-to-eaton-fires-and-need-help/9094502/","projectTitle":"Lost School to Eaton Fires and Need Help to Rebuild","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721426439137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9587468"},{"teacherId":9967373,"projectId":9680901,"letterContent":"It is always fun and exciting writing this letter to you! I get to share all the amazing things my students get to enjoy because of your donations. The different graphic novel that were funded through your donations are now part of our classroom library and being read by my students. Additionally, I had to make other small purchase because my students were asking for the next volume or continuation of some of the graphic novels. I have had some of my student grab a graphic novel during their break and start reading. It makes me happy to see my students enjoying these great book. I'm also using some of the teacher books for my lessons and assignments. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757950095817,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-books/9680901/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967373"},{"teacherId":1172110,"projectId":9889113,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new button makers to design and create buttons that celebrate our school and the broader Altadena community. As part of a community-building project, students brainstormed words, symbols, and messages that represent kindness, resilience, and unity. One especially meaningful moment was watching students proudly exchange buttons they created for one another, each button became a small but powerful expression of care and connection.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the button makers, their excitement was immediate. Many had never used a tool like this before, and they were eager to learn how their ideas could turn into something tangible. The process of designing, assembling, and wearing their buttons gave students a sense of ownership and pride, especially knowing their creations would be shared with classmates, staff, and community members.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be incorporating the button makers into literacy and social studies lessons by creating buttons tied to book themes, historical figures, and community service projects. They are also planning to design buttons to give to visiting families and local partners as a way to say \"thank you\" and \"you belong here.\" Thanks to our donors, students now have a creative way to share their voices and show love for their community.","fullyFundedDate":1763008975052,"projectUrl":"project/small-buttons-big-voices-empowering-y/9889113/","projectTitle":"“Small Buttons, Big Voices: Empowering Young Changemakers”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1172110"},{"teacherId":1172110,"projectId":9811590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping bring our large backyard games and movie screen to Odyssey Charter School South! These resources have already transformed the way our students learn, play, and build community.\r\n\r\nWe introduced the games during our first \"Backyard Community Hour,\" where students collaborated on team challenges using the giant Jenga and oversized Connect Four sets. One unforgettable moment was watching a group of students who don't typically interact work together to strategize their next move. The movie screen made its debut during our first movie night, where families came together in the evening to watch K-Pop Demon Hunters! Seeing this movie together on such a large screen filled them with pride and excitement. Several students gasped and whispered, \"This feels like a real movie theater!\"\r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the materials, their faces lit up. Many couldn't believe these items were theirs to use at school. The joy and curiosity these resources sparked have helped create a more connected and engaging environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our students will be using the movie screen for upcoming STEAM presentations and our \"Storytelling Under the Stars\" project, where they will write and record their own short films. The backyard games will continue to support team-building activities, leadership practice, and social-emotional learning throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students these opportunities to learn, create, and shine in new and meaningful ways. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760715458898,"projectUrl":"project/fun-games-and-movie-nights-for-our-stu/9811590/","projectTitle":"Fun, Games, and Movie Nights for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1172110"},{"teacherId":9967373,"projectId":9680767,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me bring these much needed material into my classroom. Because of your generous donation my students have been able to enjoy of warming their lunch in our classroom microwave. Additionally, my students come and prepare their cups of noodle in our microwave. Having the hole puncher, pens, and magnetic place value set has helped our students in so many different ways.\r\n\r\nI been using the place value set to teach my students and it makes it so convenient to have it in class so they can easily reference it. Our hole puncher is used daily by our students. Our students also love the option of having color pens to complete their different writing assignment.","fullyFundedDate":1757891004243,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-needed/9680767/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967373"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_28813","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":370,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":26,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.6,"schoolId":28813,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Odyssey Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Odyssey Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-county-office-of-education/odyssey-charter-school/28813"}