{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emelita Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":330530,"projectId":9870292,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and generosity in providing healthy snack items for our students. Our students are so excited to see the closet filled with some exciting treats, and they love them! This is a hard time for most of my students, and it is really helpful when they know that they can grab a snack to take to recess and eat with their friends. They also love grabbing things after school. It is so nice to have an assortment for them and options that they are finding that they really like! \r\n\r\nThank you for your consideration and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1763494133908,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks/9870292/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks","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":330530,"projectId":9833960,"letterContent":"We are having so much fun with this project! Our classroom has turned into gingerbread headquarters! The students have designed houses, and we are now in the process of building them. They have written stories and developed characters that will be used throughout. The students are fully engaged and are having a charming experience with all the hands-on manipulatives and items that you have made possible for us to expand our creativity. We cannot wait to conclude with our hot chocolate party! \r\n\r\nThank you for making this a reality and helping students have a fun holiday experience.","fullyFundedDate":1762427774625,"projectUrl":"project/gingerbread-house-steam-project/9833960/","projectTitle":"Gingerbread House Steam Project","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":330530,"projectId":9819883,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in making our planting project a very real possibility. The students are so excited to start planting and growing our classroom garden. We are hoping to grow tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro to make salsa. We will also be growing a variety of vegetables and herbs that we will use to prepare other dishes. The excitement and enthusiasm are so charming to experience. The students are so curious to see how these things will grow in just water! I am really looking forward to the investigations and hypotheses they will encounter along the way. This is going to be a wonderful learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1762305095339,"projectUrl":"project/how-do-plants-grow/9819883/","projectTitle":"How Do Plants Grow?","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":330530,"projectId":9477841,"letterContent":"It is with sincere appreciation that I am writing this note of gratitude for all that you have donated to our classroom project. My students are so excited and enamored with our Cricut and all the possibilities. They find it really \"cool\" and have to stop to watch it print! They are constantly asking me if it can do....! It's almost as if they are in a constant challenge to see where it cannot go! \r\n\r\nThe students are now focusing on designing a T-shirt for our upcoming field trip. We have completed holiday cards and designed gingerbread decorations for our classroom. I cannot wait until we do the mugs for Mother's Day!\r\n\r\nThank you all again.","fullyFundedDate":1760478869959,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-for-steam-projects/9477841/","projectTitle":"Cricut for STEAM Projects","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":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"}],"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"}