{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emelita Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1336046,"projectId":9599611,"letterContent":"My students were excited when they saw our new materials out of their boxes. My students were a part of organizing and putting the clothing items into the shelf. Now our classroom has been more organized, inviting, and functional dramatic play space that supports both creativity and independence. These materials give them the structure and freedom they need to build confidence, language skills, and social-emotional growth every day. When I see them playing and developing that language I know this area has been a successful.","fullyFundedDate":1756169351689,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-makeover/9599611/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon Raya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1336046"},{"teacherId":4032384,"projectId":8489239,"letterContent":"Many thanks for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my classroom now has a wonderful collection of sensory tools!\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a meaningful difference for my students. The noise-canceling headphones help children who are easily distracted to stay calm and focused during independent work. The sensory cushions and weighted lap pad provide just the right amount of input to support attention and body awareness during group activities. Fidget tools and the squiggle wiggle writer offer engaging, hands-on ways for students to improve fine motor control while also regulating their energy and emotions.\r\n\r\nIt's been incredible to watch how these tools help students find balance, build confidence, and participate more fully in learning. Your generosity has created a more inclusive and supportive classroom where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1728076471095,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sensory-support-lets-get-f/8489239/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sensory Support: Let's Get Focused!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4032384_orig.png?crop=1202,1202,x208,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630808463668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wyler"},{"teacherId":10105743,"projectId":9524849,"letterContent":"I wanted to share how your gift is already making a difference in our classroom. While our school doesn't currently have a dedicated IT staff and our iPads are still being set up, we got creative so students could begin learning with the LEGO® SPIKE™ kit right away. I started by training one \"tech captain\" on a Chromebook to connect the kit, navigate the app, and model simple code. He then screen-shared to our Promethean board and taught his classmates how to build, test, and debug.\r\n\r\nDuring his live demo, every hand shot up. Students were leaning in, calling out predictions, and cheering when the model finally moved the way they planned. They weren't just \"playing\"—they were troubleshooting, taking turns, and practicing patience. I heard a lot of \"Let's try again!\" and \"Move this block here,\" which is exactly the mindset we want.\r\n\r\nBecause we currently have one kit, groups build, test, and then thoughtfully disassemble so the next team can start fresh, great practice in collaboration, planning, and care for shared materials.\r\n\r\nI'm focused on making sure every student gets true hands-on time with the kit while we continue rotating in small groups. We'll also record short \"how we built it\" videos so families can see each project, add mini-challenges—like making a model move in two different ways or using a sensor to change the code—and I'm working on an additional project for a second SPIKE kit so two groups can build at the same time and more students can participate each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for opening this door for our kids. Your support is helping them practice real problem-solving, teamwork, and perseverance skills they'll use far beyond first grade. We're so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1754294861548,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-future-engineers-with-lego-robot/9524849/","projectTitle":"Inspire Future Engineers with LEGO Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105743_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754064575774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10105743"},{"teacherId":9714434,"projectId":9404742,"letterContent":"On behalf of my speech students I would like to thank you for your generous donation of articulation cards, carpet, and a calming canopy. Your thoughtful contributions have already made a noticeable difference to the students on my caseload. The articulation cards are helping them better engage and practice their speech, while the new carpet offers a comfortable space for learning and interaction. The calming canopy has created a peaceful corner for them to retreat to when they need a break. \r\n\r\nYour support is truly appreciated. It's clear that your kindness and generosity will continue to help foster a positive learning environment, and I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1749688273375,"projectUrl":"project/articulation-practice-amid-a-forest-cano/9404742/","projectTitle":"Articulation practice amid a forest canopy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Madding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714434_orig.jpg?crop=585,585,x0,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724874125730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714434"},{"teacherId":330530,"projectId":9528021,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the wonderful supplies you helped us get for our classroom. Our window curtains look adorable, and the magnetic shelves and curtain rods are extremely helpful. \r\n\r\nIt has been so wonderful having new stickers and markers, and fun pencils to pass out to the students.\r\n\r\nYour contributions to our classroom are met with gratitude and heartfelt thank yous. Your generosity and thoughtfulness brightened a classroom full of wonderful students' lives and learning experiences with some amazing incentives and classroom decor that the students are so excited about.","fullyFundedDate":1757549510603,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh-supplies/9528021/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp330530_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750948309511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-michelle-mitchell"},{"teacherId":6979875,"projectId":9194422,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support my students are using the resources to access bowling and activity that includes both physical and social emotional health at school. Your generosity put a smile on over 180 students faces. Because of your support, we are able to bring skill related fitness components to all students at their level. These resources have helped students become familiar Bowling, a nontraditional school sport that can be used outside of school to increase their activities of daily living, in a fun environment that encourages physical andsocial activity.","fullyFundedDate":1746787346679,"projectUrl":"project/this-is-how-we-bowl/9194422/","projectTitle":"This Is How We Bowl!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6979875_orig.jpg?crop=1457,1458,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575090933737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6979875"},{"teacherId":1265654,"projectId":9463754,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your contribution to the classroom. The students continue to grow academically on a daily basis. They come to class every morning eager to learn and collaborate with their peers. \r\n\r\nThe technology that you were able to contribute to the classroom has made a difference in the students' success. They are able to see see videos of different subject matters. Students are able to see a variety of visuals that I use in the lessons with the document reader. They are able to interact with each other and share their ideas on what they have seen up on the screen. They make inferences and support them with evidence.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a difference in the students' growth in the classroom. So once again, THANK YOU!!","fullyFundedDate":1752770683800,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-technology-for-2025/9463754/","projectTitle":"Classroom Technology for 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1265654"},{"teacherId":10105743,"projectId":9524192,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me set up the spaces my first graders use every day. Along with other donations, we now have a Calming Corner with real choices breathing cards, timers, fidgets, and a cozy so students can reset and come back ready to learn. The ink and copy paper have been a big help, too. I'm able to print supplemental, interactive resources that keep kids engaged.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe food-group books gave us a shared language for behavior and recovery. This has resulted in shorter breaks, fewer adult prompts, and more students rejoining instruction on time. I'm hearing simple, student language \"try again,\" \"fix it,\" \"it's ok to start over\" and they get back to work without me jumping in. It makes me so happy to see them looking out for one another.\r\n\r\nI'm working on a mindfulness routine after lunch, and the students seem to love it so far!","fullyFundedDate":1754369771722,"projectUrl":"project/building-emotional-intelligence-in-first/9524192/","projectTitle":"Building Emotional Intelligence in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105743_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754064575774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10105743"},{"teacherId":10105743,"projectId":9544131,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our Calming Corner. My students use it every day for quick reset breaks then they're back to learning. They love the cozy rug and the calm, clean look. This year, several students came in needing extra reassurance and predictable routines; some began the day by using the Calming Corner to self-regulate and then smoothly joined class activities. It's so popular that students from last year have stopped by to ask if they can use it, too.\r\n\r\nA student who's learning to bounce back after a mistake quietly walked to the corner, set the 5-minute timer, and returned ready for math focused and engaged. That routine protected learning time for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the class was genuinely excited! Our borders are up and ready, so we'll start displaying student work. Thank you for helping us create a peaceful, kid-friendly spot we use every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1754758565344,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9544131/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105743_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754064575774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10105743"},{"teacherId":6979875,"projectId":9281394,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and these great resources you helped provide to my students. My students are using the equipment to complete timed activities, and participate in physical activities with specialized equipment for enhanced success. \r\n\r\n My students were excited and grateful to have new equipment tailored to their needs. Our next lesson is on the skills of basketball, dribbling, passing, and catching. The new equipment will assist students in locating the moving balls in a safe environment.","fullyFundedDate":1747092998760,"projectUrl":"project/visually-impaired-physical-education/9281394/","projectTitle":"Visually Impaired Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6979875_orig.jpg?crop=1457,1458,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575090933737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6979875"},{"teacherId":10105743,"projectId":9523869,"letterContent":"Our new rug is officially the heart of our classroom. We use it for morning meetings and check-ins, whole-group lessons, and story time. Every student has their own square, and that simple \"this is my spot\" has made a huge difference quicker transitions, fewer wandering bodies, and kids who feel like they belong.\r\n\r\nA quick win: during a read-aloud last week, one of my quiet students raised her hand from her square to share a connection. That opened the door for a bunch of others, and it turned into one of our best conversations this year. We've already made so many memories on this rug and it's our favorite place for class photos.\r\n\r\nWe will keep using the rug for number talks, partner retells after stories, and our SEL circles where we practice sharing and listening. The assigned squares give my students a clear place and a little confidence boost. Thank you for giving us a cozy, organized space that we use every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1754366884261,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-rug-to-inspire-young-readers/9523869/","projectTitle":"A New Rug to Inspire Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105743_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754064575774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10105743"},{"teacherId":330530,"projectId":9427328,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and support of students and their learning environments. You have made a wonderful group of students extremely happy that they have all these new supplies in their classroom. They absolutely love their personal supply box that is filled with all their own supplies. The students love the color pencils in tubes \"with a sharpener\" built in! Having a new, clean dry-erase board has been so beneficial for each one of them because it saves paper! We are also grateful for the cursive handwriting paper. It is of such better quality and does not rip when erased. Thank you again for your support. It is with heartfelt gratitude that I send this letter.","fullyFundedDate":1752676270350,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9427328/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp330530_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750948309511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-michelle-mitchell"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6989","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":278,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.1,"schoolId":6989,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Emelita Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Emelita Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/emelita-elementary-school/6989"}