{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Castelar Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10099510,"projectId":9911319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! I am grateful for you in providing me the school supplies I needed for my classroom. I have used the timer multiple times to help organize my classroom. I have used the gym mat to help prepare for fitness test my fifth graders have to take this upcoming month. Lastly, I have used the door stoppers to allow air flow in the classroom.\r\n\r\nStay amazing! I hope you continue supporting classrooms in need. I am deeply appreciative of all that you do. Once more, thank you for helping me in my times of need!","fullyFundedDate":1770165339559,"projectUrl":"project/effective-learning/9911319/","projectTitle":"Effective Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10099510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753820651199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-xie"},{"teacherId":10099510,"projectId":9971249,"letterContent":"I am super thankful for your help and how you continue to support learning within my classroom. All of donations contributes to further understanding of Lunar New Year among my students. Since they live in Chinatown, many of my students have been exposed to Lunar New Year, but they may not understand the significance of this holiday. Due to your support, I was able to provide a more meaningful learning experience, especially using the books. These books inform the students about the Great Wall of China. Through these books, we learned more about the history of China that we would otherwise missed if we had not had these books. Growing my students' understanding of the world is necessary given the state of the world today.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the addition of the red envelopes and coins make learning about Lunar New Year more engaging. My students smiled and laughed as they got to make their own bracelets and pass envelopes to each other. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1766804070751,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-chinese-new-year-in-china/9971249/","projectTitle":"Learning about Chinese New Year in Chinatown","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10099510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753820651199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-xie"},{"teacherId":1900849,"projectId":10070002,"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\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770738062086,"projectUrl":"project/books-we-love/10070002/","projectTitle":"Books We Love!","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":3728693,"projectId":9899378,"letterContent":"With sincere gratitude, we thank you for your generous donation of canvas and Sharpies to our classroom. Your thoughtful gift is giving our students a powerful and healthy outlet to express their emotions through art. \r\n\r\nFor many children, putting feelings into words can be difficult. Through drawing, coloring, and creating on canvas, they are learning that it is okay to express joy, frustration, excitement, sadness, and hope in meaningful ways. \r\n\r\nThe simple act of creating art provides a safe for reflection, healing and connection. It promotes positive mental healthy by encouraging students to release their feelings in constructive and creative ways. Because of your kindness, our classroom continues to grow as a supportive environment where students feel seen, heard and valued. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing not only in art supplies, but in the emotional well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763756763763,"projectUrl":"project/express-emotions-through-art/9899378/","projectTitle":"Express Emotions Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. HUANG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3728693_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723399064518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/w-huang"},{"teacherId":3728693,"projectId":9782427,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of LEGO boxes and sets to our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation is already making a meaningful impact on our students. Through building and creating, they are strengthening their fine motor skills, learning patience and precision, and developing confidence in their abilities. Beyond that, LEGO activities naturally encourage collaboration, communication, and teamwork as students work together to bring their ideas to life. These building sets also open the door to engineering exploration and creative thinking. Because of your generosity, our students have opportunity to imagine, invent, and grow together. You have helped them build resilience, creativity, and confidence. Your kindness truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1762201402844,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-and-engineering-skil/9782427/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity and Engineering Skills with LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. HUANG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3728693_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723399064518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/w-huang"},{"teacherId":3728693,"projectId":9479018,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom community, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of oil pastels, origami papers, a pencil sharpener, birthday cards, and cardstocks. \r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution goes far beyond art supplies. These materials give our students the opportunity to express themselves creatively, celebrate one another, and practice kindness in tangible ways. With the oil pastels and cardstock, students an create artwork that shares messages of hope and encouragement. The origami papers allow them to fold symbols of peace, friendship, and gratitude. Even something as simple as a birthday card becomes a powerful tool for helping children recognize and celebrate each other. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' hearts as well as their learning. Your kindness is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1762201407353,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-compassionate-classroom-throu/9479018/","projectTitle":"Creating a Compassionate Classroom Through Art and Empathy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. HUANG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3728693_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723399064518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/w-huang"},{"teacherId":7250381,"projectId":9896622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have access to kinetic sand, manipulatives, hundreds charts, phonics cards, and math learning cards that have truly transformed our daily learning experiences. These tools have added hands-on, engaging opportunities that help bring our lessons to life in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMy students are using these materials every single day. The kinetic sand has strengthened fine motor skills and creativity, while the manipulatives and hundreds charts have made math concepts more concrete and easier to understand. The phonics and math learning cards have also been incredibly helpful in reinforcing foundational skills in a fun and interactive way. I have seen an increase in student engagement, confidence, and excitement during both literacy and math time.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have made a direct impact on my students' learning and growth. On behalf of my class, thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in our students. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763495184666,"projectUrl":"project/resource-room-learning-tools/9896622/","projectTitle":"Resource Room Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7250381_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763220964102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7250381"},{"teacherId":2453324,"projectId":9965303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project, \"Celebrate New Year.\" As the Lunar New Year approaches, our students are very excited to work on the Year of the Horse project. Your thoughtful donation allows us to create red New Year decorations for both our classroom and students' homes, making the celebration even more meaningful. It has also sparked a wonderful sense of excitement among our students.\r\n\r\nMy students love learning about the Zodiac and the meanings of special characters used in celebrations. Your generosity has helped us create a joyful and festive holiday theme inside and outside of our classroom, making this learning experience special for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1766460931345,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-new-year/9965303/","projectTitle":"Celebrate New Year","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":2453324,"projectId":9965332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project, \"Colorful New Year.\" As the Lunar New Year approaches, our students are very excited to work on the Year of the Horse project. Your thoughtful donation helps us continue printing colorful images and provides the materials we need to bring these creative art projects to life. It has also sparked a wonderful sense of excitement and anticipation among our students.\r\nMy students love learning about the Zodiac and the meanings of special characters used in celebrations. Your generosity has helped us create a joyful and meaningful holiday theme in our classroom, making this learning experience even more special for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1766460932871,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-new-year/9965332/","projectTitle":"Colorful New Year","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":10095122,"projectId":9635536,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, my students now have tools that help them stay focused, organized, and active. We use the privacy partitions during quiet work time, the carpet for group lessons and discussions, and the science posters to review important concepts. The pocket chart helps us keep track of our daily schedule, and the sports equipment gives students fun ways to stay active and work together.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were so excited. They couldn't wait to set everything up and try it out. Many students shared that the partitions helped them concentrate better, and they loved having new equipment to play with. Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm showed me how much these resources mean to them and how they make school more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I will continue using these materials to support both learning and student well-being. I plan to add more movement breaks, hands-on science activities, and group lessons on the carpet. With your support, my students are growing into confident, focused, and healthy learners. Thank you for helping make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758806806283,"projectUrl":"project/focused-minds-active-bodies-building-o/9635536/","projectTitle":"Focused Minds, Active Bodies: Building Our 5th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095122_orig.png?crop=1687,1688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753765957639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwong7"},{"teacherId":1270088,"projectId":10007739,"letterContent":"We sincerely appreciate your generous donation! My students were overjoyed to create friendship bracelets. Initially, they focused on making one for themselves, but gradually they began to realize that the bracelet was meant for a friend. Their excitement grew as they discovered they had made a new friend in class. Additionally, they learned to craft thank-you cards for their classmates, teachers, and others who supported them. However, I'm concerned that there may not be enough cards available for them to keep up this momentum. They are still a bit hesitant to create apology cards, but we will keep encouraging them to express apologies through cards. Thank you for supplying the materials that help my students learn the value of compassion!","fullyFundedDate":1768493950944,"projectUrl":"project/giving-compassion/10007739/","projectTitle":"Giving Compassion!","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":9949346,"letterContent":"The kindergarten team sincerely appreciates your generous donation! Your contribution has brought immense joy to the little ones who are finding challenges in learning math and English.\r\nThe hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers have greatly aided students who were struggling to understand how to make ten. Now, they simply pop a number and count the ones they haven't popped, making the process of reaching ten enjoyable. They are able to transfer this skill into new setting. \r\nThe Rainbow Silicone Popper has also supported students facing difficulties with blending; they now have fun while practicing blending using the poppers.\r\nThank you for bringing the joy of learning to our classrooms!","fullyFundedDate":1765988745027,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-helps-me-learn-better/9949346/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Helps Me Learn Better!","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"}],"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","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"}