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We can't wait to put everything to good use!","fullyFundedDate":1761341079559,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-sensory-play-for-growing-minds/9813060/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Sensory Play for Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roethlisberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516508"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":9473655,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support of my project, Back to Basics: Supplies for a Bright Start. Because of you, my Kindergarten and First Grade Autism Core students will begin each day with the essential tools they need to learn, create, and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour donation ensures that every child—no matter their background—has access to quality materials that make learning hands-on, joyful, and engaging. 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When many of them first came into the room, they laid on the rug and talked about how soft and cozy it was (talk about an amazing opportunity to practice our speech and language skills in a natural environment)! The happy faces truly brightened their day.\r\n\r\nThis rug has become essential to our speech therapy activities. It's made story time so much more fun and engaging. The students love picking out a face to claim as their 'spot' and it's made it so much easier to offer a flexible seating option for them to move about while focusing on the task. \r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up to match the positive vibes the rug brings to our room has brought immeasurable joy to our corner of Broad Avenue Elementary. I truly can't thank you enough for what you've done for us.","fullyFundedDate":1750774666431,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calming-connected-space-for/9408635/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calming, Connected Space for Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054389_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749662227184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054389"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":8781665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Flexible Seating for Focus and Engagement\"! The new seating options—especially the wobble chairs—have quickly become classroom favorites and have made a huge difference in student focus and participation.\r\n\r\nWhen the wobble chairs arrived, students rushed to try them out. One student said, \"This helps my body move and listen!\" These seats are now part of our daily routine during reading groups, writing time, and independent work. They've helped students stay regulated, focused, and more engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nWe're currently working on personal narrative writing and math centers, and these flexible seating options are helping students build the stamina they need to participate fully. Thank you for giving my students the tools to learn in the ways that work best for them!","fullyFundedDate":1726666037764,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focus-and-engagemen/8781665/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focus and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roethlisberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516508"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":8329616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Writing Center Supplies and Artwork Drying Rack\"! The new writing materials have energized our writing center, and the drying rack has been a game changer during art time.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were thrilled—especially with the fun pens, stencils, and new paper choices. One student said, \"Now I can write my own book!\" We've been using the materials during independent writing and journaling time, and the drying rack has helped us safely display our painting projects without mess or stress.\r\n\r\nThese tools have encouraged creativity, fine motor development, and pride in our work. Coming up, we'll be using the writing center to create \"All About Me\" books and illustrated stories—now with a place to let our masterpieces dry!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a space where writing and art come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1715170582134,"projectUrl":"project/writing-center-supplies-and-artwork-dryi/8329616/","projectTitle":"Writing Center Supplies and Artwork Drying Rack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roethlisberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516508"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":7579651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"School Supplies to Start the Year Off Right!\" Your generous donation gave us the essential tools—pencils, markers, glue sticks, folders, and more—to begin the school year with confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students lit up with joy. One student hugged a fresh box of crayons and said, \"I love the smell of new!\" These basic materials have made a big impact—we've already used them for name-writing activities, self-portraits, and our All About Me books.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the supplies during our upcoming unit on colors, shapes, and patterns—creating projects that help build both academic and fine motor skills. Thanks to you, we're off to a strong, colorful start!","fullyFundedDate":1690990039284,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-to-start-the-year-off-ri/7579651/","projectTitle":"School Supplies to Start the Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roethlisberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516508"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":9115946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Supporting Sensory Needs for Students with Autism\"! The seat cushions, wobble chair legs, and balance balls have made a huge difference in helping my students stay focused, calm, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were so curious and excited—one student immediately said, \"This helps my body feel better!\" We've been using the sensory seating during whole group lessons, independent work, and reading time. These tools have created a more inclusive and responsive learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nUp next, we're working on longer independent writing sessions, and these supports are helping students build the stamina they need to express their thoughts and ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us meet our students' unique needs and making our classroom a place where every learner can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1740013237603,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-sensory-needs-for-students-wi/9115946/","projectTitle":"Supporting Sensory Needs for Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roethlisberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516508"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":7046882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Place to Create, Discover, and Explore\"! Your generosity brought art, craft, and building materials into our classroom—and with them, a spark of imagination and endless possibilities.\r\n\r\nThe students were amazed when they saw the supplies—paint, craft sticks, googly eyes, blocks, and more. \"We can make anything now!\" one student exclaimed. Since then, we've created beautiful artwork and built incredible inventions—from robots and rocket ships to houses and vehicles. These hands-on projects have supported fine motor development, teamwork, and creative expression in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nNext, we're diving into a unit on community and problem-solving, where students will use the materials to design and build tools or places that help others. Your gift gave my students the freedom to explore, express, and dream big. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1672450358826,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-create-discover-and-explore/7046882/","projectTitle":"A Place to Create, Discover, and Explore","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roethlisberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516508"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":7392622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Vacuum, Broom, and Dustpan to Ensure a Clean Classroom\"! These simple tools have made a big impact in our busy kindergarten classroom. We now start and end each day with a clean space that helps us focus, stay healthy, and feel proud of our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the vacuum and cleaning tools arrived, my students were fascinated—several even asked if they could take turns helping! Clean-up time has become a cooperative classroom routine, and our little helpers love being part of keeping our space tidy after snacks, sensory play, and art activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is more inviting and organized—just in time for our next big unit on community helpers. We'll be learning about jobs that help our community, and your gift has helped model what it means to care for a shared space.","fullyFundedDate":1685389939991,"projectUrl":"project/a-vacuum-broom-and-dustpan-to-ensure-a/7392622/","projectTitle":"A Vacuum, Broom, and Dustpan to Ensure a Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roethlisberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516508"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":6934078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Cleaning Supplies for a Busy Kindergarten Classroom\" project! With your help, we now have the wipes, sprays, tissues, and paper towels we need to keep our classroom safe, fresh, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students proudly helped stock our shelves—one even declared, \"Now our room will smell super clean every day!\" These resources have become a daily part of our routines, especially after messy art, snack, and sensory play.\r\n\r\nClean spaces help us stay healthy and focused. With fewer sniffles and spills to worry about, we can concentrate on exciting projects like our All About Me books and counting collections. Your kindness helps us learn in a space that feels cared for—and that makes a world of difference.","fullyFundedDate":1667152936001,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-supplies-for-a-busy-kindergarte/6934078/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Supplies for a Busy Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roethlisberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516508"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":6597986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Kindergarten Back to School\" project! Your generosity provided us with essential classroom supplies—pencils, markers, folders, tissues, wipes, and more—that helped us start the year with confidence and care.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were wide-eyed with excitement. \"Are these for us?!\" one kindergartener asked as we unpacked the fresh supplies together. These simple tools have made a big difference—helping us stay organized, clean, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe've already used the markers and daubers for our name practice and rainbow writing projects, and the wipes have been a lifesaver for keeping little hands and tables clean. Next, we're working on a class book about our school routines, and these supplies will help us bring it to life!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools they need to learn and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1660092013744,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-back-to-school/6597986/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roethlisberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516508"},{"teacherId":7516508,"projectId":6242244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"TK/Kindergarten Counting\" project! 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About this school
Broad Avenue Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Wilmington, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 486 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
Its teachers have had 91 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Broad Avenue Elementary School
$47,685
raised using DonorsChoose
91
projects
funded
29
teachers
funded
189
donors
11
projects
for
basic supplies
15
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
6
projects
for
art supplies
Broad Avenue Elementary School has received support from
153 individuals from California and
36 individuals out-of-state.