{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Castelar Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":657815,"projectId":10238625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. The new headphones have been the most exciting resource for my students because they allow each child to fully participate in digital learning without distractions. Students love having their own set of headphones because it gives them a sense of independence and ownership over their learning. They are excited to clearly hear stories, instructions, and educational videos while staying focused on their tasks.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who often struggle with focus or need extra language support have especially benefited from this technology. I have seen quieter students become more engaged and confident when using online reading programs because they can listen carefully and replay directions as needed. English learners in particular have warmed to this resource because hearing language modeled clearly helps improve pronunciation, comprehension, and vocabulary development. The headphones have helped create a more inclusive learning environment where every student can access instruction in a way that supports their success.","fullyFundedDate":1777932428665,"projectUrl":"project/plug-into-learning-headphones-for-focus/10238625/","projectTitle":"Plug Into Learning: Headphones for Focused, Future-Ready Students","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":1270088,"projectId":10181232,"letterContent":"Our students were genuinely enchanted by this distinctive musical instrument. They looked at it in awe, lightly caressed its surface, and carefully struck the bowl with a wooden stick, creating remarkable sounds. Their faces brightened with delight as they exclaimed, \"This is so cool!\" They explored various ways to produce sound, enjoying moments of solo play as well as collaborative music-making with friends. Additionally, they learned how to find calm by breathing in and out alongside the sounds.","fullyFundedDate":1776442439386,"projectUrl":"project/music-keeps-me-calm/10181232/","projectTitle":"Music Keeps Me Calm!","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":4834408,"projectId":7447631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with ink for our writing and publishing projects. Your generosity has made a huge difference for my second graders and classroom. Because of your kindness, we are able to print and publish theri stories, informational writing, poems, and classroom projects in a way that makes them feel like real authors. \r\n\r\n Having access to quality printing supplies has increased student excitement and motivatio to write. My students are proud to see their hard work come to life on paper, and they eagerly share their published pieces with classmates, teachers and family members. For many of my students this experience helps build confidence in both their writing and communication skills. \r\n\r\n Your support has helped create a classroom environment where creativity, literacy, and student voice are celebrated every day. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them feel valued, capable and inspired to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1691007660374,"projectUrl":"project/pretty-publishing/7447631/","projectTitle":"Pretty Publishing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dinh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4834408"}],"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"}