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We greatly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1789556136917,"projectUrl":"project/lego-vehicle-steam-learning/10617357/","projectTitle":"LEGO Vehicle STEAM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":260799,"projectId":10537253,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you for helping us bring our Makerspace to life! Your generosity provided our students with exciting opportunities to build with LEGO, explore 3D printing, and turn their creative ideas into reality. Through hands-on learning, our students had the opportunity to be the creative masters that I know they can be. You helped make our classroom a place where imagination and innovation flourished. We are truly grateful for your support and hope to make you proud with our accomplishments!","fullyFundedDate":1789555651202,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-supplies-needed/10537253/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":7632352,"projectId":10481015,"letterContent":"Thank you everyone for all your donations. You have made all the students in the Music Club really happy. You have provided all the club essentials needed to continue practicing at school and at home. You have provided guitar picks which they were in desperate need of. Guitar stands so they could keep them safe while not playing and guitar bags to store instruments or take home. \r\nStudents were really excited to see all the materials they received and were really grateful. \r\nWe will use the materials to practice and get ready for performances.","fullyFundedDate":1787320618173,"projectUrl":"project/music-club-essentials/10481015/","projectTitle":"Music Club Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arechiga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7632352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742510115943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7632352"},{"teacherId":7632352,"projectId":10189840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your donations. You have made it possible for students with disabilities to play bass directly into a Power Amplifier System. 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We immediately put these resources to work in our math block by creating custom \"Fraction Art Models.\" Students used the Crayola broad line and fine tip markers to draw and partition complex shapes, then built hands-on matching models using the fraction cubes to visually prove equivalencies. Using the oversized CAREGY laminating sheets alongside our Elmer's glue and Mod Podge, we transformed their colorful work into durable, wipe-clean math reference mats that students can use every single day.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of the project was watching a student who usually struggles with fractions snap together a 1/2 tower next to two 1/4 cubes and yell, \"Look, they are the exact same size!\"—that lightbulb moment was entirely thanks to your support. Looking ahead, our next step is to take these visual fraction skills and apply them to adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators. 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We put the supplies to work right away during our unit on energy and motion. Our young learners used the magnetic wands to explore magnetic properties, raced balloon rockets to test push and pull forces, and wired the FellDen micro solar panels directly to the Nasco car kits. The absolute highlight was watching a student team troubleshoot their wire connections, adjust their vehicle toward the window light, and cheer loudly as the wheels spun under real solar power.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did more than just buy supplies—it gave my students the confidence to think and innovate like real engineers. Next, our young scientists will use the Lakeshore Building Brick STEM kits alongside the solar cells to construct a \"Green City\" prototype featuring light-powered transport systems. 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You helped us take this important step of showing our girls that they can take a leap forward towards greater representation in STEAM!","fullyFundedDate":1779395318572,"projectUrl":"project/girls-who-code-ipad/10237418/","projectTitle":"Girls Who Code iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":1353260,"projectId":10496778,"letterContent":"Donating essential everyday supplies like paper towels, copy paper, and facial tissues is a simple yet impactful way to support local community programs. Nonprofits, public schools, domestic violence shelters, and community centers frequently operate on tight budgets and rely on donations of standard administrative and hygiene items to direct their limited funding toward critical core services. Reams of copy paper allow teachers to print vital learning materials and help shelters manage administrative intake smoothly, while paper towels and facial tissues are indispensable for maintaining clean, healthy facilities—especially during cold and flu season.\r\n\r\nWhen preparing your donation, ensure all paper products are completely unopened, dry, and in their original protective packaging to guarantee cleanliness and safety for the recipient organization. Local schools are often eager to receive copy paper and tissues for classrooms, while local food pantries, homeless shelters, and animal rescue groups constantly need paper towels for daily maintenance. Contacting the facility beforehand helps confirm their current storage capacity and specific donation hours, ensuring your contribution immediately goes where it is needed most.","fullyFundedDate":1787208978934,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-comfortable-ready-to-learn-cl/10496778/","projectTitle":"A Clean, Comfortable & Ready to Learn Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1353260_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673310972402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-monicahurtado"},{"teacherId":260799,"projectId":10224460,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the Bambu P2S 3D printer to our Computer Science for Good classroom! We stayed true to our mission all with your help. Your generosity gave students the tools to turn their ideas into meaningful creations for others. We were able to explore design, coding, and problem-solving while making projects that spread kindness throughout our school community. Your support helped our young makers discover how technology could be used to make a positive difference. We were truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1777894774928,"projectUrl":"project/steam-makerspace-3d-printer/10224460/","projectTitle":"STEAM Makerspace 3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":260799,"projectId":10204382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our esports STEAM project! Your generosity helped transform Mario Kart on the Switch 2 into a meaningful learning experience where students explored science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through racing challenges, collaboration, and hands-on activities. Because of your support, our young innovators had new opportunities to think critically, solve problems, and discover that learning could be both exciting and purposeful. We were truly grateful for your investment in our students and their futures. Thank you for helping us bring STEAM learning to life!","fullyFundedDate":1777981809380,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-esports-steam-learning/10204382/","projectTitle":"Game On: Esports STEAM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":260799,"projectId":10262576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Esports controller project! Your generosity helped us replace aging controllers that had been causing drifting and connection problems, giving our students more reliable equipment for their competitive Esports activities. With these materials, we were able to spend more active time in competitive play and less time troubleshooting. We also spent a lot more time helping students develop communication, teamwork, active listening, and problem-solving skills, all necessary for future success.","fullyFundedDate":1777982139324,"projectUrl":"project/esports-for-steam-learning/10262576/","projectTitle":"Esports for STEAM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":1253220,"projectId":10186003,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making my fifth-grade students' culmination celebration so special. Your generosity allowed me to give each student a beautiful teddy bear and a cozy blanket as they reached this important milestone in their lives.\r\n\r\nFifth-grade culmination is such an exciting time, but it is also filled with uncertainty. While my students are proud to celebrate the end of their elementary school journey, many are anxious about starting middle school. They are preparing for so many changes—having multiple teachers, navigating a much larger campus, and becoming the youngest students once again. It is an emotional transition for many of them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I was able to send each student into this new chapter with a meaningful gift that reminded them they are loved, valued, and supported. Along with the teddy bear and blanket, I included a personal note and a framed class picture to help them remember the wonderful memories we created together throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe moment they received their gifts was unforgettable. Their faces lit up with joy, and several students were moved to tears. They hugged their teddy bears, wrapped themselves in their blankets, and immediately began looking through their framed class photos. It was clear that these gifts meant so much more than the items themselves—they represented comfort, encouragement, and the love of a classroom community they will always carry with them.\r\n\r\nThank you for allowing me to give my students such beautiful and meaningful gifts. I know they will treasure them for years to come, and every time they see their teddy bear, blanket, or class picture, they will remember the friendships, lessons, and memories that made their elementary school experience so special.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created lasting memories and helped ease the fears that often come with such a big transition. Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us and for making my students feel so loved as they take their next steps toward middle school.","fullyFundedDate":1779401480980,"projectUrl":"project/hugs-heart-keepsakes-for-our-5th-grad/10186003/","projectTitle":"Hugs & Heart: Keepsakes for Our 5th Grade Grads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-manning"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7428","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":645,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":96,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.2,"schoolId":7428,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ford Blvd Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ford Blvd Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/ford-blvd-elementary-school/7428"}