{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Erwin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":10.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":327946,"projectId":9584235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in getting this project funded. The boys and girls have started to use The Chompsaw to cut out simple projects with assistance from the teacher, but we hope to become more independent over time. This Chompsaw has been added to our MakersSpace area and have been good way to upcycle the cardboard around school into pumpkins as our first project. The boys and girls enjoyed making their own template, then tracing it on the cardboard, and then cutting it out.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1755742278237,"projectUrl":"project/stem-chomp-saw/9584235/","projectTitle":"STEM Chomp Saw","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Koplin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp327946_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516035507338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-koplin"},{"teacherId":1257346,"projectId":9599208,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding our classroom project! Thanks to your kindness, we have received a brand-new laptop, which has already begun transforming the way I teach and how my students engage with lessons.\r\n\r\nThis laptop serves as the main connection to our Promethean Board, and having reliable, updated technology has made an immediate and noticeable difference. I am now able to seamlessly display lessons, videos, interactive activities, and real-time resources without the lag and technical issues we previously experienced.\r\n\r\nBecause of this upgrade, I can plan more dynamic, student-centered lessons that encourage participation and critical thinking. Whether it's annotating texts, demonstrating math problems, or exploring virtual field trips, the connection between the laptop and Promethean Board allows for smooth transitions and more engaging content delivery.\r\n\r\nStudents are visibly more attentive and excited during lessons. They now participate in interactive activities directly on the board and love seeing their work projected instantly. It's also helped me save valuable instructional time, which was previously lost to troubleshooting outdated equipment.\r\n\r\nWhat's most exciting to my students is the increased level of interaction. They enjoy seeing their work appear on the board in real time, whether we're solving math problems, writing collaborative stories, or exploring science simulations. It makes them feel heard, involved, and proud of their contributions. Jordan, a quiet fourth grader who usually hesitates to participate, has started volunteering to come up and lead the class through interactive grammar games. One day he exclaimed, \"It feels like I'm the teacher!\" The confidence boost has been incredible to witness. Mia, who is a visual learner, told me how much easier it is to follow math lessons now that I can project dynamic visual models and use color-coded annotations on the board. \"It finally makes sense,\" she said with a big smile after one lesson on fractions. And then there's Elijah, who loves technology and often finishes his work early. He now helps me manage some of the tech transitions during class and has even suggested fun educational tools we've started integrating into our lessons. His leadership is blossoming!\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of this change. Your donation didn't just fund a laptop, it helped create a more connected, engaging, and efficient learning environment for every student in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757542444082,"projectUrl":"project/a-laptop-for-limitless-learningi/9599208/","projectTitle":"A Laptop for Limitless LearningI","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andonian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1257346_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724545833043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1257346"},{"teacherId":1213614,"projectId":9529039,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity in fully funding my recent DonorsChoose project. Because of your support, my students received Writing Process Student Folders and Dr. Seuss pencils with giant erasers, which have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe writing folders have quickly become an essential tool that we use every single day. They help my students organize their work and guide them through each stage of the writing process, planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. I see my students taking greater ownership of their writing, staying focused, and building confidence as young authors.\r\n\r\nThe Dr. Seuss pencils have been such a fun and motivating addition. My students are excited to use them, and I've noticed that this small but thoughtful resource has encouraged them to write with even more enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my classroom is now better equipped to nurture creativity, independence, and a love for writing. Your generosity is making a real difference in the lives of my students, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754499869765,"projectUrl":"project/from-draft-to-done-organizing-young-wri/9529039/","projectTitle":"From Draft to Done: Organizing Young Writers for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kazanchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1213614_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y547&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749529093048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ekazanchyan"},{"teacherId":3784719,"projectId":9228789,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the manipulatives that you donated to our class. My students are enjoying center time. They build towers and create buildings. They are exploring and making wonderful creative models with all the nice manipulatives. My students will develop better hand coordination and better pencil grip by using this. All kindergartners always look forward to explore and play because these materials are extra fun for them. Thank you for all your support. I am forever thankful and appreciative for all of your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1746479138054,"projectUrl":"project/a-penny-a-day/9228789/","projectTitle":"A Penny a Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Samuels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3784719"},{"teacherId":6437166,"projectId":9061035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom project. Because of your support, my students are off to a wonderful start this school year!\r\n\r\nThe interactive toys and materials—such as the Lakeshore What Goes Together and the Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pads Set—have made returning to Speech both engaging and fun. My students are learning about different places in the community and practicing how things go together, which is helping them expand their language skills. I am also using these activities to support students with articulation, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are truly making a difference. Because of you, my students are motivated, excited, and making meaningful progress every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746514885809,"projectUrl":"project/building-futures-investing-in-communica/9061035/","projectTitle":"Building Futures: Investing in Communication Skills for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6437166_orig.jpg?crop=1307,1307,x516,y863&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736892738675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6437166"},{"teacherId":1247386,"projectId":9199720,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my second-grade classroom is now filled with color, excitement, and endless learning possibilities. The color printer you funded is already making a difference every single day. My students, most of whom are English language learners, can now access vibrant visuals, charts, and reading materials that help bridge the gap between languages. What used to be flat, black-and-white worksheets are now engaging, meaningful resources that capture their attention and help them better understand new concepts.\r\n\r\nThis gift has transformed the way my students interact with their learning. Colorful vocabulary cards, illustrated reading passages, and bright math games now make lessons more engaging and accessible. For my English learners, having visuals in full color supports comprehension and builds confidence as they tackle challenging material. It has also allowed me to celebrate their work by printing their projects and writing pieces in color, giving them a sense of pride and ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has shown my students that there are people who believe in them and want them to succeed. In our low-socioeconomic community, resources like this are rare, but your support has opened new doors for creativity and learning. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in my students' education and for bringing more joy and opportunity into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1752161974746,"projectUrl":"project/a-printer-please-to-practice-for-prime/9199720/","projectTitle":"A Printer Please! to Practice for Prime Penmanship and more...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1247386_orig.jpg?crop=1631,1631,x0,y1438&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592862004771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-elliott-montalban"},{"teacherId":327946,"projectId":9313672,"letterContent":"Thank you to all the wonderful donors who helped bring this wonderful project to life. \r\nMy TK kids loved that they were able to laminate their drawings, preserving them for years to come. They told me that being able to do this was making their art special. \r\n\r\nThe use pf the Do-A-Dot daubers also was a fun way to use other mediums in their art, but also made their learning to recognize letters a must visit center in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe boys and girls lived being able to express their artist abilities all the while building their love for drawing and visual arts. I noticed as we did more art the boys and girls Social Emotional well-being improved and their language skills too. They loved sharing and talking about their art. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1747032903490,"projectUrl":"project/art-everyday/9313672/","projectTitle":"Art Everyday!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Koplin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp327946_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516035507338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-koplin"},{"teacherId":327946,"projectId":9313876,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing my students to have these awesome Lakeshore Building Brick STEM Challenge Kits. The boys and girls had such fun with building challenges. We were able to build marble mazes, \"stable\" buildings, and bridges as teams. These activities really created a sense of teamwork and instilled listening and sharing skills essential to the young learner.\r\n\r\nThe boys and girls were so excited to have these resources that they begged me to open up the packages right away and show them all the pieces. I think this will be a hit with my students for years to come. Thank you again for making this happen for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746680429835,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-early-childhood-classroom/9313876/","projectTitle":"STEM in the Early Childhood Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Koplin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp327946_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516035507338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-koplin"},{"teacherId":8933619,"projectId":9116796,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students could hardly believe their eyes—so many books, all just for them! Their excitement was contagious. Some immediately ran to the new bookshelves to help organize, while others started pulling out novels and flipping through pages right there on the floor. It felt like Christmas morning in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWe've used the books and shelves to completely transform our reading corner. Before this project, many of our books were old, falling apart, or not at the right level for my 4th graders. Now, students are eager to explore new genres, and I see them recommending books to each other, which is a joy to witness. \r\n\r\nThank you for bringing our classroom library to life. Your generosity has already made a lasting difference, and we're just getting started!","fullyFundedDate":1746786355276,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-of-possibilities-shelves-and/9116796/","projectTitle":"A Library of Possibilities: Shelves and Stories for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaddoura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8933619_orig.jpg?crop=1143,1143,x35,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739738317191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8933619"},{"teacherId":2485103,"projectId":9204861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your heartfelt contributions to my project! Your support has made a noticeable difference in the way my students engage with their learning, and I'm so excited to share with you the joy and progress your generosity has sparked. The materials you helped provide — especially the play putty and turn-taking games like Tongues Out and Pete the Cat — have transformed our sessions into moments of laughter, cooperation, and meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the students laid eyes on the colorful play putty, their eyes lit up and they eagerly asked if they could touch it, squish it, and mold it into silly shapes. It has become our most coveted reward, and it's amazing to see how such a simple, sensory-friendly tool can be so motivating.\r\n\r\nThe turn-taking games you helped provide have been just as impactful. \"Tongues Out\" quickly became a class favorite. The dog characters are absolutely adorable. Not only does the game spark laughter and excitement, but it also naturally encourages essential social skills like waiting, watching peers, and taking turns — all while supporting our speech goals. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students not only the resources they need but also the joy that comes with learning through play. Your generosity has left a lasting impression, and I am beyond grateful. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1745847037826,"projectUrl":"project/bring-back-board-games-and-hands-on-lear/9204861/","projectTitle":"Bring Back Board Games and Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2485103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737923961418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/speechteacher"},{"teacherId":327946,"projectId":9067806,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your support. We really appreciate your dedication to our classroom. The boys and girls have really been enjoying the Indestructible pots & pans while playing in the Dramatic Play area. They have been using a lot of new vocabulary as they have been creating their own food. \r\n\r\nThe boys and girls also have really loved playing with the penguin ice blocks during center time. I have heard a lot of talk about the stability of the ice structures that they are creating. \r\n\r\nThank you again. We have really enjoyed all of our new goodies!","fullyFundedDate":1737579455489,"projectUrl":"project/lets-breathe-and-communicate-with-our-p/9067806/","projectTitle":"Let's Breathe and Communicate with our Peers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Koplin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp327946_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516035507338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-koplin"},{"teacherId":2485103,"projectId":8933103,"letterContent":"This project has brought the joy of reading into our speech therapy room, creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences for my students. Thanks to your generous donations, my special education students have had the opportunity to explore beautifully illustrated books and captivating stories that support their language and reading development. Each student has unique communication needs, and these books have provided a wonderful way to build their vocabulary, comprehension, and storytelling skills. Together, we read, discuss, ask questions, and share laughter, making reading an interactive and enriching experience for everyone.\r\n\r\nThrough these stories, my students have been introduced to talented authors like Jon Klassen, whose books spark their curiosity and imagination. An easy favorite is \"I Want My Hat Back.\" To make the stories even more engaging, we incorporate role-playing, expressive voices, and character dialogues, helping students grasp different perspectives and emotions. These strategies are particularly helpful for students with autism and ADHD, as they make it easier to follow the plot, understand character motivations, and participate in retelling the story. By bringing books to life in this way, students not only improve their language skills but also develop a deeper appreciation for storytelling.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in our classroom. These books have become a source of joy, creativity, and learning, helping my students grow in ways that extend beyond reading. Seeing their excitement when they recognize a favorite character (Circle, Square, or Triangle!) or confidently share their thoughts about a story is incredibly rewarding. Thank you for your generosity—it has enriched our speech therapy sessions and brought countless moments of joy and discovery to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1735080335514,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-and-literacy-through-h/8933103/","projectTitle":"Building Language and Literacy through Humor and Picture Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2485103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737923961418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/speechteacher"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7106","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":617,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":89.3,"schoolId":7106,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Erwin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Erwin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/erwin-elementary-school/7106"}