{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Academic Leadership Community Miguel Contreras Learning Complex","outOfStateSupporters":29.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7776791,"projectId":5442300,"letterContent":"During the Pandemic, I was able to use the monitor as a double monitor. This hellp facilitate a soother class. I was able to project my lessons and see my students on one screen, while I took roll or prepped on the other monitor. \r\n\r\nAs everyone know, navigating the pandemic was no easy task. We had to learn how to teach in a whole new way we had never done so before. Technology use was a must. The monitor helped me and my students through a very difficult period. \r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for the donation.","fullyFundedDate":1615837521893,"projectUrl":"project/monitor-fundraiser/5442300/","projectTitle":"Monitor Fundraiser","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becerra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7776791_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659071031222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7776791"},{"teacherId":8089377,"projectId":8887834,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for contributing towards this project! My students were excited to receive their new books! We take great pride in having a diverse library for all students to have access to literature. We strongly promote literacy in our school, so with your help, we can continue to bridge gaps and build avid readers. Students are able to connect with these stories and continue to see their experiences reflected in books. The power of reading continues to be a great resources for our students to reflect and connect, while building their literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1734712112556,"projectUrl":"project/book-options-for-everyone/8887834/","projectTitle":"Book Options for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8089377_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692565244045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/santiago-g"},{"teacherId":4456627,"projectId":9254340,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Help Reward Students\" project has been a wonderful success! The rewards you helped provide have become a powerful tool in motivating and recognizing our students for their hard work, perseverance, and positive choices. Whether it's for meeting academic goals, showing kindness to classmates, or making consistent effort during interventions, these rewards have given students a tangible reminder that their growth and contributions matter.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came when a student who had struggled all semester earned their first reward. The pride on their face—and the applause from their peers—was unforgettable. That small recognition sparked a new level of commitment in them, and I've seen similar transformations across the group. The rewards aren't just \"prizes\"; they're symbols of progress, effort, and resilience that inspire students to push themselves further.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be integrating these rewards into our ongoing academic challenges, goal-setting activities, and peer-recognition programs. Our students are already brainstorming creative ways to earn and celebrate achievements, which shows how deeply this project has energized our classroom culture. Your kindness has made a lasting difference, and we're excited to see how far our students will go with this extra boost of encouragement.","fullyFundedDate":1746614191013,"projectUrl":"project/help-reward-students/9254340/","projectTitle":"Help Reward Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. TJ Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4456627_orig.png?crop=312,312,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706814375422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4456627"},{"teacherId":4456627,"projectId":9254320,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Brain Food for Our Intervention Meetings\" project has been a huge success! The snacks you helped provide have turned our intervention sessions into a welcoming, energized space where students can focus, participate, and learn without being distracted by hunger. Having a little \"brain fuel\" during our small-group work has made an immediate difference in student engagement and stamina—especially for those who come to our meetings right after a long morning of classes.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came last week when a student walked in, saw the snack table, and said, \"This feels like we're VIPs.\" That small gesture—knowing there's something to eat—has boosted morale and made students more willing to share ideas, collaborate, and stick with challenging work. The atmosphere has shifted from \"extra help\" to a place where they feel cared for and supported, and that's been powerful.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to keep building on this momentum by diving deeper into reading comprehension and math problem-solving skills in our intervention groups. Now that our students come in focused and ready to learn, we can stretch our lessons further, work on more complex projects, and track their progress toward meeting their academic goals. Your kindness didn't just fill their stomachs—it's fueling their confidence and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1746600030871,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-for-our-intervention-meetings/9254320/","projectTitle":"Brain Food for Our Intervention Meetings","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. TJ Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4456627_orig.png?crop=312,312,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706814375422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4456627"},{"teacherId":1748981,"projectId":9189825,"letterContent":"Students were very excited to have things to do when they were having a stressful day, ex: stress ball, color book and play dough. They were happy with the snacks because the school lunch is not always appetizing to students. The liquid white out was popular because it is faster and better quality than the tape applicator. The pencils and paper made sure every student had supplies to take notes and turn in assignments. One student shared it helped him bond with his friends by trading play dough creations. The stress ball was really helpful for studying for tests and getting ready for presentations.","fullyFundedDate":1742929963695,"projectUrl":"project/seniors-wishlist-for-college-readiness/9189825/","projectTitle":"Senior's Wishlist for College Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romanak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748981_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569457136628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romanak"},{"teacherId":1748981,"projectId":9140622,"letterContent":"Students are so excited and thankful to have comfortable menstrual supplies. With all the donations, I was able to set up about 10 stations throughout the school with supplies. By law the school provides supplies but they are only one size pad without wings and one size tampon with a cardboard applicator. The students specially requested different sizes of pads with wings and students prefer the plastic applicator for tampons. \r\n\r\nThe snacks kept the students stomachs full and minimized stomach aches. \r\n\r\nWe still have enough supplies to go into next year. We appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1742394712850,"projectUrl":"project/menstruation-comfort/9140622/","projectTitle":"Menstruation Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romanak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748981_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569457136628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romanak"},{"teacherId":8014878,"projectId":8974297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students are reading more! It's no longer a discussion to read during reading time. They are engaged and learning without much effort on their end. They are taking charge of their own learning and imagination. I can see that they see the benefits of reading over watching videos. \r\n\r\nI have one student in particular who is going through a lot personally and academically. This student usually retreats to watching videos or taking long restroom breaks. He is disengaged with most of his teachers and classmates. Now with these books, he has found something that he enjoys. He'll tell me in Spanish that he likes these Diary of the Wimpy Kids books. \r\n\r\nSo thank you for your donation and bringing joy to our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1740789846544,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-spanish/8974297/","projectTitle":"Books in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8014878_orig.png?crop=427,428,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630351563062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8014878"},{"teacherId":4456627,"projectId":8913970,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more dynamic and engaging learning environment. The new materials arrived at just the right time, and the students' excitement was contagious! As we unpacked everything together, their eyes lit up with curiosity and joy. They immediately began exploring the supplies and imagining how they could use them in upcoming lessons.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came during a recent project where students were tasked with creating presentations on environmental sustainability. With the new resources—especially the visual aids and hands-on tools—they were able to dive deeper into their research, collaborate more effectively in small groups, and express their ideas more confidently. Several students who are usually shy even stepped up to lead parts of their group's presentation, which was a huge milestone.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we're continuing to build on this momentum with a unit focused on problem-solving and innovation. The materials you helped provide will play a key role in supporting these activities, allowing students to experiment, create, and learn in more meaningful ways. Your support has not only enhanced our classroom, but it has also empowered our students to think bigger and reach higher. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1731436799552,"projectUrl":"project/microwave-oven-for-our-dream-center-plea/8913970/","projectTitle":"Microwave Oven for our Dream Center Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. TJ Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4456627_orig.png?crop=312,312,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706814375422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4456627"},{"teacherId":9897060,"projectId":9064312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new resources have already made a huge impact in our classroom. My students were excited and so grateful when they first saw the materials—you could see the joy on their faces as they realized they now had access to basic essential items like deodorant, toothbrushes, hair brushes, lotion, body wipes, pads, hair spray, hair scrunchies, and brown bandages. It has created a space where they feel seen, supported, and cared for. They love knowing there's a place they can go to grab what they need without having to ask. This small gesture has had a big effect on their confidence and comfort at school. I will continue to restock these items as long as I can to ensure this resource remains available to all my students. Your kindness has brought dignity and relief to our classroom, and we are incredibly thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1737845929745,"projectUrl":"project/providing-essential-hygiene-products-for/9064312/","projectTitle":"Providing Essential Hygiene Products for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mancilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9897060"},{"teacherId":8740530,"projectId":8822537,"letterContent":"In our 2025 society, much of education has to compete with social media and many other online variables for students' attention. Books as a whole can feel intimidating and tiresome for many students to gain interest in. Thus, I am always trying to find new and interesting books to help reconnect students to that part of education. \r\n\r\nI don't think that forcing students to read is effective in any way. If students are to read for \"fun\" or for enjoyment, they have to select the book they want to read. I don't choose it for them. When students have options and choice, they are more willing to give something new a chance. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make that choice happen.","fullyFundedDate":1728060019734,"projectUrl":"project/support-students-with-building-community/8822537/","projectTitle":"Support Students With Building Community and Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Chan-Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8740530_orig.jpg?crop=691,691,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664773254377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8740530"},{"teacherId":1748981,"projectId":9081089,"letterContent":"Students were so excited for the deliveries to arrive. The bean bag was a great addition to the calming corner since my last chair broke. The hot chocolate packets have been a huge hit on rainy days to warm students up and to motivate them to drink the school milk instead of throwing it out. \r\nThe snacks have motivated students to show up for class on time and to lesson the need to go on a walk looking for other snacks on campus. More time in class means more learning. \r\nI've been giving out the cup of noodles during tutoring as an after school snack which motivated students to keep learning after a long day. \r\nThe notebooks have helped students keep track of their notes instead of losing separate loose leaf papers. \r\nThis was such a success I think I'll have to do another donors choose for snacks because breaking bread together has bonded the class and made it feel like a safe space.","fullyFundedDate":1738605117844,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-for-los-angeles-students-after-w/9081089/","projectTitle":"Comfort for Los Angeles Students After Wildfire","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romanak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748981_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569457136628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romanak"},{"teacherId":8676262,"projectId":8781042,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in funding my project! Due to your contribution, my students were able to release their stress through a creative outlet. Since we are a high needs priority school, the main focus in our school is improving our test scores. However, with your support, our students received mental support through snacks and pursuing their creativity. By ensuring students are well fed through the snacks, students are able to focus more and learn in their classes. With the photography equipments, they've learned to take dynamic photos, how to use lightning, and edit their photos to make to life the vision they have in their minds. Therefore, I sincerely appreciate the opportunity that your funding has given to my students in support to their learning and mental health.","fullyFundedDate":1727146133286,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-through-artistic-pursuits/8781042/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Through Artistic Pursuits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8676262"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96779","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":454,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"21.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.0,"schoolId":96779,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Academic Leadership Community Miguel Contreras Learning Complex on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Academic Leadership Community Miguel Contreras Learning Complex","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/academic-leadership-at-mclc/96779"}