{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Florence Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1332883,"projectId":9324668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our grocery play set project! Your contributions have made a meaningful impact on our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the new resources, my students and I have been using the play set to enhance our lessons on real-world life skills, teamwork, and creativity. For example, recently, we organized a mock grocery store where students took turns being cashiers, shoppers, and store managers. This project allowed them to practice counting money, sharing responsibilities, and developing social skills in a fun and engaging way. The students were thrilled when they first saw the new materials—they eagerly gathered around, excited to explore and role-play with the new items, which sparked instant curiosity and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next step for my students is to deepen their understanding of financial literacy through a mini-unit on budgeting and saving. We plan to incorporate the grocery store activities into this lesson, where students will plan a budget for a weekly grocery shopping trip, using the play set to simulate real-life shopping scenarios. Your support has opened up these exciting learning opportunities, and I can't wait to see how my students grow and learn through these hands-on experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1746787275195,"projectUrl":"project/little-shoppers-big-learning-our-tk-g/9324668/","projectTitle":"“Little Shoppers, Big Learning: Our Tk Grocery Store Adventure!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1332883_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689907307342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-svelasco"},{"teacherId":1332883,"projectId":9120044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our grocery play set project! Your contributions have made a meaningful impact on our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the new resources, my students and I have been using the play set to enhance our lessons on real-world life skills, teamwork, and creativity. For example, recently, we organized a mock grocery store where students took turns being cashiers, shoppers, and store managers. This project allowed them to practice counting money, sharing responsibilities, and developing social skills in a fun and engaging way. The students were thrilled when they first saw the new materials—they eagerly gathered around, excited to explore and role-play with the new items, which sparked instant curiosity and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next step for my students is to deepen their understanding of financial literacy through a mini-unit on budgeting and saving. We plan to incorporate the grocery store activities into this lesson, where students will plan a budget for a weekly grocery shopping trip, using the play set to simulate real-life shopping scenarios. Your support has opened up these exciting learning opportunities, and I can't wait to see how my students grow and learn through these hands-on experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1746459891128,"projectUrl":"project/little-shoppers-big-learners/9120044/","projectTitle":"Little Shoppers, Big Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1332883_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689907307342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-svelasco"},{"teacherId":1332883,"projectId":9120026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our grocery play set project! Your contributions have made a meaningful impact on our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the new resources, my students and I have been using the play set to enhance our lessons on real-world life skills, teamwork, and creativity. For example, recently, we organized a mock grocery store where students took turns being cashiers, shoppers, and store managers. This project allowed them to practice counting money, sharing responsibilities, and developing social skills in a fun and engaging way. The students were thrilled when they first saw the new materials—they eagerly gathered around, excited to explore and role-play with the new items, which sparked instant curiosity and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next step for my students is to deepen their understanding of financial literacy through a mini-unit on budgeting and saving. We plan to incorporate the grocery store activities into this lesson, where students will plan a budget for a weekly grocery shopping trip, using the play set to simulate real-life shopping scenarios. Your support has opened up these exciting learning opportunities, and I can't wait to see how my students grow and learn through these hands-on experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1746459640448,"projectUrl":"project/little-shoppers-big-learning/9120026/","projectTitle":"Little Shoppers, Big Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1332883_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689907307342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-svelasco"},{"teacherId":1287387,"projectId":9138041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our classroom received new markers, canvases, pencils, and colored pencils. The students were so excited to use the new materials, and it has already made a big difference in our daily activities.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have sparked creativity and joy in our classroom. The canvases have given students a new way to express themselves, and the quality pencils and color pencils have helped them bring their ideas to life with more confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us build a brighter, more creative learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746786169787,"projectUrl":"project/creative-arts-for-all-building-imaginat/9138041/","projectTitle":"Creative Arts for All: Building Imagination with Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1287387_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729052441384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjdelao"},{"teacherId":1287387,"projectId":9251185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness and generosity, our students now have access to a complete set of Fly Guy and Dog Man books, as well as brand-new bins to keep our library organized and accessible. These stories have already sparked a love of reading in so many of our students—especially those who were still discovering the joy of books. Seeing their faces light up as they choose what to read next is something I wish you could witness firsthand.\r\n\r\nThe new bins have also made a huge difference. Our classroom library is now much more inviting and manageable. Students can easily find books they love and take pride in keeping everything neat and organized. It's a small change that has made a big impact on our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' love for reading. Your support has created a ripple effect that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746458521306,"projectUrl":"project/novel-time/9251185/","projectTitle":"Novel Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1287387_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729052441384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjdelao"},{"teacherId":1287387,"projectId":9324796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. I was able to have a very smooth beginning of the year with my students only needing to purchase the bare minimum of supplies. \r\nMy students have sturdy notebooks, good pencils, and so much more! All materials have been put to such good use. The pencil boxes were hit. The labels worked perfectly to label all their materials. \r\nOn the first day of school, my students were very happy to be able to have so many materials! They love using the color pencils during our art time. \r\nMy class this year is full of writers, artists, and mathematicians. \r\nThank you so much for supplying them with simple yet essential materials.","fullyFundedDate":1746786259918,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-for-a-new-school-year/9324796/","projectTitle":"New Supplies for a New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1287387_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729052441384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjdelao"},{"teacherId":9485662,"projectId":9154062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to the \"Serenity Spot: a Calm Corner for Kids\" project! Your support has made a tremendous impact on my classroom, and I am excited to share how it has positively affected my students.\r\nThe Serenity Spot has provided a dedicated space for kids to take a break, recharge, and regulate their emotions. With the variety of calming tools, sensory items, and soothing visuals, students have been able to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and refocus when they need it the most.\r\nSince the Serenity Spot's introduction, I've noticed a significant improvement in both classroom behavior and emotional well-being. Kids are using the space to take short breaks, practice mindfulness, and learn how to cope with difficult emotions in a healthy way. This has helped them become more resilient, focused, and engaged in their learning.\r\nYour donation has not only enhanced the learning environment but has also helped teach vital emotional regulation skills that will benefit these students well beyond the classroom. Thank you for making such a positive difference in their lives. Your kindness truly means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1746785980132,"projectUrl":"project/serenity-spot-a-calm-corner-for-kids/9154062/","projectTitle":"Serenity Spot: a Calm Corner for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9485662"},{"teacherId":1576109,"projectId":8966498,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Thanks to your support my students now have access to the engaging, high-quality magazines Let's Find Out and Science Spin. \r\n\r\nMy kindergarteners were excited when they received the first issues. The colorful images, fun topics, and interactive features immediately captured their attention. They were able to make many personal connections with the topics featured in the magazines and excited to know they were reading nonfiction.\r\n\r\nThese magazines have quickly become a favorite part of our week. We use them to build vocabulary, practice reading strategies, explore science and social studies concepts, and even inspire our writing. The digital tools allow all students, including English language learners, Spanish language learners, and developing readers, to access the content in meaningful ways, particularly through audio support in English or Spanish.\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to take their magazines home to share with their families, helping to build a love for reading beyond the classroom. They will also be able to access the digital issues and use all the interactive features online.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought joy, knowledge, and opportunity into our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. I am truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1735228499758,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-can-find-out/8966498/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners Can Find Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. RODRIGUEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1576109_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725409883207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margarit-rodriguez"},{"teacherId":1576109,"projectId":9126739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students now have access to engaging, hands-on materials that are helping them grow as bilingual and bi-literate readers.\r\n\r\nThe syllable sliders and syllable booklets became favorite tools during our Spanish Enrichment sessions. My students enjoyed using them, especially those who benefited from repeated practice and tactile learning. They were decoding words more confidently and showing excitement about reading. I am certain that my new group of kindergarteners will benefit as much as last year's students.\r\n\r\nThe Positional Word Resource Box is also making a real difference as my students are able to correctly use prepositions using fun manipulatives. They are able to practice using language in concrete ways while enhancing their understanding and use of positional words. You've helped make our classroom a more supportive, joyful, and inclusive place to learn.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and their families, thank you for investing in their success and believing in the power of early literacy. Your generosity is truly shaping brighter futures.","fullyFundedDate":1746459406794,"projectUrl":"project/language-development-in-action/9126739/","projectTitle":"Language Development in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. RODRIGUEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1576109_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725409883207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margarit-rodriguez"},{"teacherId":1576109,"projectId":9149924,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to your kindness, my kindergarten students will now have access to an organized system that empowers their learning and independence every single day.\r\n\r\nWith the binders, sheet protectors, and laminating sheets you've helped provide, we have created a system where students can easily locate and use their learning materials. Resources like Palabras a su paso (Words Their Way) answer sheets, graphic organizers, and word and picture cards have been laminated and stored in a way that's both durable and accessible. This means more time spent practicing and less time searching.\r\nEven more importantly, this system allows me to offer differentiated instruction. While students work independently with materials tailored to their needs, I can focus on small group instruction to support each child's unique learning journey. Your support is helping us build not just organization, but opportunity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth. Your generosity is making a real difference, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746787213480,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-learning-games/9149924/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Learning Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. RODRIGUEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1576109_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725409883207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margarit-rodriguez"},{"teacherId":1576109,"projectId":9252403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help me provide my students with the resources they need to develop fine motor skills and writing readiness. As they engage in activities that develop skills such as drawing, tracing, cutting, and writing, they are developing essential skills that will impact their learning in future grades.\r\n\r\nA fresh supply of ink for the classroom printer allows me to continue creating differentiated materials for my students and meeting their immediate needs. Thank you again for helping me create engaging opportunities to learn with appropriate materials.","fullyFundedDate":1747169077605,"projectUrl":"project/kids-kids-what-do-you-see/9252403/","projectTitle":"Kids, Kids, What Do You See?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. RODRIGUEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1576109_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725409883207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margarit-rodriguez"},{"teacherId":1576109,"projectId":8968042,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom. Your support for our art integration project has provided my students with rich opportunities to engage in experiential learning that encourages creativity, inquiry, and deeper understanding across disciplines.\r\nThanks to you, we have been able to access essential art materials that allow students to explore big ideas through a creative lens. We have integrated visual and performing arts into our studies in science, social studies, mathematics, and socio-emotional learning—helping students make meaningful connections across subjects while expressing themselves in powerful ways.\r\nAs part of a dual language program, my students are not only learning to become bilingual and biliterate, but also developing sociocultural competence. Your donation has directly supported lessons introducing students to artworks that reflect diverse cultures and perspectives. Through these lessons, students explored their own identities, learned about the world around them, and engaged in creating art that was personal and purposeful.\r\nYour generosity is making a real impact on our classroom, helping us build a learning environment where students feel inspired to take risks, think critically, and find their voices through art. I am are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1742325522184,"projectUrl":"project/developing-a-creative-mindset-with-art/8968042/","projectTitle":"Developing a Creative Mindset With Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. RODRIGUEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1576109_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725409883207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margarit-rodriguez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7498","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":520,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":96,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.0,"schoolId":7498,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Florence Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Florence Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/florence-avenue-elementary-school/7498"}