{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Castelar Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3728693,"projectId":9920960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom water bottle project. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students.\r\n\r\nMany of our students carry invisible burdens, and simple tools can have a powerful impact. By providing reusable water bottles, you are supporting their mental health, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Taking a moments to hydrate gives students a chance to pause, reset, practice self-management, which an important part of Social Emotional Learning. \r\n\r\nThese bottles will become part of students' calming routine, helping students build resilience, recognize their emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies.","fullyFundedDate":1768500154934,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-clam-minds-through-hydration/9920960/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Clam Minds Through Hydration","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":9886297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our eco-friendly tote bag project! My students will love hands-on opportunities that allow them to think, design, and create, and your generosity makes this meaningful learning experience possible. \r\n\r\nThrough this project, students will explore sustainability, engineering design, and creative problem-solving as they design and decorate their own reusable canvas tote bags. They will see firsthand how small changes such as choosing reusable bags, can make a big impact on reducing plastic waste and protecting our planet. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students grow into innovative thinkers who value sustainability and believe they can make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1763601904053,"projectUrl":"project/stem-art-environmental-science/9886297/","projectTitle":"STEM Art: Environmental Science","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":9886271,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of Botley the Coding Robot. Students get to learn the basics of coding completely screen-free. Through active play, they can practice sequencing, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Using Botley, my students strengthen their problem-solving abilities while developing perseverance, collaboration, and creativity. These are lifelong skills that will support them far beyond the classroom. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donation, my students will grow into inquisitive, hands-on learners who embrace new challenges and opportunities. You are helping nurture future mathematicians, writers, readers, scientists, artists, athletes, and makers in our ever-changing world. Thank you for investing in ours students' future and for believing in their potential!","fullyFundedDate":1763601903024,"projectUrl":"project/coding-with-botley/9886271/","projectTitle":"Coding With Botley","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":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":1270088,"projectId":9967233,"letterContent":"Thank you immensely for your generous donation! My students absolutely loved their big idea board. They illustrated their concepts, including how to create an ecosystem for their favorite animals. They also assigned roles on the board. They proudly displayed their adorable creations to demonstrate how to use magic clay, creative puffs, and wiki sticks to bring their favorite animals to life. They truly felt like real professionals. Thank you for providing my students with such a wonderful platform to shine!","fullyFundedDate":1766607185856,"projectUrl":"project/our-own-idea-board/9967233/","projectTitle":"Our Own Idea Board!","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":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"}],"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"}