{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Castelar Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1283802,"projectId":10270456,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps us begin the new school year with the materials we need to set up a welcoming, organized, and engaging learning environment. Because of you, we will be able to print classroom posters, learning visuals, and copies that support instruction and help students stay engaged and successful throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThese resources may seem simple, but they make a big difference for young learners. They help bring lessons to life, support understanding, and create a classroom where students feel excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your generosity and for helping make our classroom ready for a strong and positive start to the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778091638398,"projectUrl":"project/creating-with-color-and-purpose/10270456/","projectTitle":"Creating with Color and Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1283802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464140119966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helen-french"},{"teacherId":657815,"projectId":10262579,"letterContent":"The new resources from this project have made a tremendous impact on our classroom. My students eagerly look forward to reading Scholastic News each week because the articles connect learning to real-world science, technology, and current events. These texts have helped students strengthen important skills such as reading comprehension, identifying main ideas and supporting details, analyzing nonfiction text features, and developing critical thinking through discussion and writing.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and collaborative experience. Students read independently, work with partners, and participate in whole-group conversations where they ask questions, share observations, and make connections to what they are learning in science and other subjects. Many students especially enjoy the engaging photographs and fascinating topics that spark curiosity and encourage them to learn more.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously reluctant readers have become more excited about nonfiction reading. They are eager to discuss articles about animals, inventions, and scientific discoveries with their classmates. Seeing students become more confident readers and enthusiastic learners has been one of the most rewarding outcomes of this project.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting literacy, the organizational supplies have helped create a well-structured classroom where students can easily access materials for STEAM activities and collaborative projects. Thanks to our generous donors, my students are developing a love of reading while building the curiosity and problem-solving skills that will serve them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1779243043456,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-steam-dreams/10262579/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big STEAM Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp657815_orig.jpg?crop=303,303,x280,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569990551286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/657815"},{"teacherId":2453324,"projectId":10195625,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating materials to support my students in creating a greener school environment and increasing their awareness of environmental science.\r\nEvery year, my students carve pumpkins to make jack-o'-lanterns. Afterward, we plant the pumpkin seeds in our school garden. My students learn how to care for the plants by watering them and watching the flowers bloom. As students from other classes pass by the garden, they also learn to appreciate the flowers and respect nature by not damaging them.\r\nYour donation will help us expand this project to more classes throughout our school. We will plant edible flower seeds and give students the opportunity to taste them as part of their learning experience. In addition, students will use grabbers to help pick up trash around our campus and keep the environment clean.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1779130343982,"projectUrl":"project/earth-day/10195625/","projectTitle":"Earth Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2453324_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621217983015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yyang"},{"teacherId":1270088,"projectId":10219197,"letterContent":"My students are passionate about learning through art. As soon as they spot the Nonhardening Modeling Foam, they eagerly rush to my side, clamoring to use it immediately. With focused expressions, they can hardly contain their excitement to dive into their creative projects. I explain that this foam is meant for designing a model of a plant and an ecosystem that showcases their favorite animal. Their enthusiasm to share what they've learned and collaborate with their peers to create the ecosystem is truly inspiring. Thank you for bringing such excitement into my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777933841633,"projectUrl":"project/steam-projects-inspire-me-to-learn-more/10219197/","projectTitle":"STEAM Projects Inspire Me To Learn More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Han","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1270088_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747622597258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1270088"},{"teacherId":1270088,"projectId":10243290,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten team is truly grateful for your generous donation! Our students were thrilled to see all the supplies for the culmination event, which included balloons, treats, and, of course, the cap and backdrop. They felt valued and motivated to give their best effort during the final weeks of the year! They put in a lot of hard work during our rehearsals for the culmination. They recognize that they are the ones graduating and moving on to grade school. Thank you once again for bringing joy and excitement to our classes!","fullyFundedDate":1777942852027,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-graduating/10243290/","projectTitle":"I Am Graduating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Han","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1270088_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747622597258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1270088"},{"teacherId":1270088,"projectId":10181255,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten team is truly grateful for your generous donation! Our students were thrilled to see all the supplies for the culmination event, which included balloons, treats, and, of course, the cap and backdrop. They felt valued and motivated to give their best effort during the final weeks of the year! They put in a lot of hard work during our rehearsals for the culmination. They recognize that they are the ones graduating and moving on to grade school. Thank you once again for bringing joy and excitement to our classes!","fullyFundedDate":1777932426482,"projectUrl":"project/reading-a-fantastic-way-to-understand-c/10181255/","projectTitle":"Reading: A Fantastic Way to Understand Climate Change","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Han","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1270088_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747622597258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1270088"},{"teacherId":657815,"projectId":10186995,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw the storybook character plushies and could not wait to match them with the books we were reading. During our read-aloud lessons, students used the plush characters to retell stories, act out important scenes, and describe character feelings and actions. One special moment was watching students work together in small groups to recreate story events and use their voices to become the characters, which helped build both reading comprehension and social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have made storytime much more interactive and engaging. Students are participating more in discussions, asking thoughtful questions, and showing greater confidence in sharing their ideas. Next, students will use the plush characters during literacy centers to create alternate story endings, compare characters, and continue building a deeper love for reading and storytelling.","fullyFundedDate":1777933866796,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-through-reading/10186995/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life Through Reading and Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp657815_orig.jpg?crop=303,303,x280,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569990551286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/657815"},{"teacherId":657815,"projectId":10211723,"letterContent":"This project has made a tremendous impact on my students' learning and engagement in the classroom. The iPads have allowed students to explore STEAM concepts in interactive and meaningful ways that traditional materials alone cannot provide. Students are using the technology to research topics, complete digital science activities, record observations during experiments, collaborate with classmates, and create presentations to share their learning. The ability to combine creativity with technology has helped students become more confident, independent learners.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is being able to actively create and explore using the iPads. They love using educational apps, taking photos and videos of their projects, and seeing their ideas come to life through digital tools. The technology has increased participation and motivation, especially during hands-on STEAM lessons where students can investigate, problem-solve, and think critically in real time.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant or less engaged during lessons have especially connected with this technology. Some students who struggle with writing or staying focused are now eager to participate because the iPads give them new ways to express their understanding. I have seen students become more collaborative, ask deeper questions, and take pride in their work. These resources have truly helped create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1777940497657,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-financial-l/10211723/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures With Financial Literacy and Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp657815_orig.jpg?crop=303,303,x280,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569990551286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/657815"},{"teacherId":1900849,"projectId":10270327,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your generosity and support in helping me spread book joy. By donating to this project you helped secure titles to continue to instill the wonderment and joy of reading. Many of my students have a favorite genre, series, or book character and providing these items allowed them to continue reading.\r\n\r\nNone of this would be possible without your support and I am forever grateful. Seeing the joy on their faces when a book they requested is on our shelves is priceless. Thank you for helping me support their interests through books.\r\n\r\nStudents have now began asking me for more titles and I hope to continue to build our book collection to best meet their interests and needs.\r\n\r\nThank you, Thank you, Thank You!","fullyFundedDate":1778597263201,"projectUrl":"project/necessities-and-books/10270327/","projectTitle":"Necessities and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hashimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1900849_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595200571876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1900849"},{"teacherId":1283802,"projectId":10273026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project and for helping make these creative learning experiences possible for my students. I am incredibly grateful that I'll be able to continue these hands-on projects again next school year.\r\n\r\nSeeing the excitement on my students' faces as they create, explore, and proudly share their work is truly one of the most rewarding parts of teaching. These materials do so much more than support arts and crafts, they help build confidence, creativity, communication, and meaningful connections to learning across all subjects.\r\n\r\nI also wanted to share that the voice amplifier I originally selected was returned. I'm looking forward to choosing one with clearer sound quality when the new school year begins so it can better support communication and engagement in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in experiences that bring so much joy, creativity, and learning into our classroom. Your generosity and support truly mean so much to us.","fullyFundedDate":1778122144158,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-creative-minds/10273026/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1283802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464140119966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helen-french"},{"teacherId":1900849,"projectId":10215687,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your generosity and support in helping me spread book joy. By donating to this project you helped secure titles to continue to instill the wonderment and joy of reading. Many of my students have a favorite genre, series, or book character and providing these items allowed them to continue reading.\r\n\r\nNone of this would be possible without your support and I am forever grateful. Seeing the joy on their faces when a book they requested is on our shelves is priceless. Thank you for helping me support their interests through books.\r\n\r\nStudents have now began asking me for more titles and I hope to continue to build our book collection to best meet their interests and needs.\r\n\r\nThank you, Thank you, Thank You!","fullyFundedDate":1778286000993,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-wipes-and-books/10215687/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials: Wipes and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hashimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1900849_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595200571876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1900849"},{"teacherId":1900849,"projectId":10168527,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your countless generosity in helping me support my students. Allowing me to purchase library books has really impacted student engagement and involvement. Creating an inviting library with student centered books means everything to me. These titles are flying off the shelves. Watching the students flock to the shelves, eagerly excited to see the books they wanted to read is so heartwarming.\r\n\r\nI am grateful to your support in allowing me to spread the joy of reading and allowing all students to have access to materials and resources that they enjoy.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your continued support and am truly grateful to each of you!\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778038825682,"projectUrl":"project/book-agency-and-choice/10168527/","projectTitle":"Book Agency and Choice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hashimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1900849_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595200571876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1900849"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7318","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":611,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":51,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.6,"schoolId":7318,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Castelar Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Castelar Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/castelar-elementary-school/7318"}