{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John B Monlux Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1156604,"projectId":10184196,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity and support. The project, Biliteracy with Books will give our multilingual students stories that will honor and respect their unique selves. These students often lack confidence as they learn a new language so it is very important to honor their strengths. By providing bilingual books the students will have the chance to read a book that is written in a language they are comfortable with. In addition the students can also earn a Biliteracy Award by reading books in a language other than English. These new books will be treasured by all. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1775865266826,"projectUrl":"project/biliteracy-with-books/10184196/","projectTitle":"Biliteracy with Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keppel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1156604_orig.png?crop=347,347,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721785296770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-keppel"},{"teacherId":7646133,"projectId":9845853,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, \"Drawing in 3D: Stylus Tools for Student Creators.\" Your generosity has made a tremendous impact on my students and has opened the door to a new level of creativity, confidence, and hands-on learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these 3D stylus tools, students are no longer limited to drawing only on paper or screens. They are now able to bring their ideas to life by physically creating three-dimensional models, designs, and artistic projects. Students who once hesitated to share their ideas are now excited to experiment, problem-solve, and create original pieces with pride. The tools have encouraged critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and perseverance as students learn how to transform simple sketches into real objects they can hold and display.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for my students has been the freedom to invent and personalize their work. I have seen students design animals, landmarks, geometric structures, and creative inventions that reflect their personalities and interests. Several students who typically struggle in traditional academic settings have especially connected with this technology because it allows them to express themselves in a hands-on and visual way. Their confidence has grown tremendously as they see their ideas come to life right before their eyes.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom environment where imagination, innovation, and creativity are celebrated every day. Thank you for giving my students meaningful opportunities to explore, design, and believe in their ability to create something amazing.","fullyFundedDate":1770828882720,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-in-3d-stylus-tools-for-student/9845853/","projectTitle":"Drawing in 3D: Stylus Tools for Student Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7646133_orig.png?crop=290,290,x130,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659641842758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7646133"},{"teacherId":9627671,"projectId":9361698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the donation of book bins and clear paper protectors. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe book bins have completely transformed the way I organize our classroom library and instructional materials. I now have books sorted by unit, which allows students to quickly access texts that connect directly to what we are learning. This has made transitions smoother and has helped maximize instructional time. The bins have also been especially helpful for students who need extra support with organization. Having clearly designated spaces for materials helps them build independence and confidence when selecting and returning books.\r\n\r\nThe clear paper protectors have also become a valuable classroom tool. I use them for learning games so students can write with dry erase markers and reuse materials multiple times. This not only saves paper but also makes activities more engaging and interactive. I also use the protectors to safely display student work, celebrating their effort and growth while keeping their work neat and protected.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is more organized, efficient, and student-centered. My students are benefiting every single day from these materials, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1749688095755,"projectUrl":"project/stem-success-starts-with-storage-and-org/9361698/","projectTitle":"STEM Success Starts with Storage and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oganesyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627671_orig.jpg?crop=1173,1173,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753856258640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627671"},{"teacherId":7646133,"projectId":9338814,"letterContent":"Your support for our 3D extruders has truly expanded what's possible in our classroom. With these new extruders, students can now print using different materials, which allows them to test durability, flexibility, and design in real time. Instead of just learning about properties of materials from a textbook, they are experimenting hands-on, comparing results, and revising their prototypes like real engineers. This technology has transformed our 3D printer from a basic model-making tool into a true innovation lab where students design with purpose and problem-solve through iteration.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been seeing how changing the material changes the outcome of their design. Printing with flexible filament or stronger materials immediately sparks curiosity and deeper thinking about structure and function. Some of my more detail-oriented students, especially those who thrive in STEM and robotics, have completely come alive during this process. They eagerly adjust settings, analyze print quality, and refine their designs with confidence. Because of you, they are not just printing objects—they are thinking critically, experimenting boldly, and developing real-world engineering skills.","fullyFundedDate":1755750173460,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-makerspace-new-extruders-f/9338814/","projectTitle":"Level Up Our Makerspace: New Extruders for Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7646133_orig.png?crop=290,290,x130,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659641842758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7646133"},{"teacherId":9627671,"projectId":9266150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project for our Human Body knowledge unit. Because of your generosity, my second grade students were able to engage in meaningful learning experiences that brought science to life.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials we received, students were able to explore the human body in a concrete and interactive way. Instead of just reading about body systems, they touched, built, observed, and discussed how the human body works. This hands on approach helped deepen their understanding and made learning more engaging and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe materials were especially impactful for my English Learners. Having real objects to manipulate helped them better understand new vocabulary and complex concepts. Students were more confident participating in discussions, asking questions, and using academic language to explain their thinking.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my classroom and helped create a learning environment where all students can succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make learning meaningful, fun, and accessible for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1746785264776,"projectUrl":"project/inside-out-exploring-the-human-body-wit/9266150/","projectTitle":"Inside Out: Exploring the Human Body with STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oganesyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627671_orig.jpg?crop=1173,1173,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753856258640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627671"},{"teacherId":9627671,"projectId":9672825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! Your generosity provided our classroom with a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, and it has already made such a difference for my English learners.\r\n\r\nWith this support, I've been able to purchase high-quality resources, visual anchor charts, and supplemental activities that help my students access grade-level content with more confidence. These materials give me the tools to provide the scaffolds and modifications my students need—whether it's vocabulary support, sentence frames, visuals, or step-by-step guides.\r\n\r\nMy English learners are now participating more, understanding expectations more clearly, and showing growth in both their academic language and independence. They're excited to use the new materials, and I can see their confidence growing each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping me create a classroom where every learner feels supported and capable. Your kindness truly impacts our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1762266371541,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-english-learners-with-targeted/9672825/","projectTitle":"Boosting English Learners With Targeted Tpt Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oganesyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627671_orig.jpg?crop=1173,1173,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753856258640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627671"},{"teacherId":9627671,"projectId":9844255,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, I was able to purchase amazing STEM lessons and activities from Teachers Pay Teachers for my 2nd graders! We now have STEM Fridays in our classroom, and my students look forward to it every week.\r\n\r\nThey absolutely love exploring, building, and problem-solving together. From designing paper bridges to testing mini parachutes, they are learning how to think creatively and work as a team—all while having fun! It's been so rewarding to see their excitement and confidence grow with each new challenge.\r\n\r\nYour donation truly made a difference. Because of you, my students have hands-on learning experiences that make science and engineering come alive. Thank you for helping me spark curiosity and a love of learning in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762266372411,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-fun-fridays/9844255/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic Fun Fridays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oganesyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627671_orig.jpg?crop=1173,1173,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753856258640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627671"},{"teacherId":1277306,"projectId":9686370,"letterContent":"The iPad Air and Apple Pencil have transformed the way I teach and the way my students learn. By connecting the iPad to our Promethean Board, I can move freely around the classroom while teaching. This allows me to project lessons, model strategies, and guide students using Google Slides and other digital resources, all while staying close to my students.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest improvements is how quickly I can showcase student work. As students complete assignments, I take a picture of their work and instantly display it on the Promethean Board. This makes our discussions much more engaging because students can see real examples of their classmates' thinking. It encourages collaboration, celebrates student effort, and gives everyone a chance to learn from one another.\r\n\r\nThe Apple Pencil has also made a difference. I can annotate directly on slides or student work to highlight key points and provide instant feedback. Students have started using the iPad and Pencil themselves to present their projects, explain their ideas, and even teach their classmates. This shift has created a more interactive, student-centered classroom where technology supports both creativity and deeper learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757687747305,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-creativity-with-ipad-air-pencil/9686370/","projectTitle":"Unlock Creativity with iPad Air + Pencil","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Choi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1277306"},{"teacherId":1034260,"projectId":9466050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations of all the chapter books, two beanbags and the LED fish tank! My students absolutely have been enjoying all the chapter books, which they all love those authors! Everyday they want to sit in the beanbags so I have to take turns having two students a day that get to sit on them. \r\nThe LED fish tank is also a hit to my class and everyone that comes in our class. Thank you for expanding our library! It's an amazing beginning to keep improving it! The enjoyment of reading is my top priority for my students. I appreciate you so much! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1755746891110,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-a-love-for-reading/9466050/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow a Love for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1034260_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778063083657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1034260"},{"teacherId":1034260,"projectId":9466147,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely loving these new headphones. They are very comfortable for them and it's so nice having the ear pads constantly falling over like our old ones. It's nice to have high quality headphones because they do have to use them regularly \r\n. Thank you for your generous donation!!!! This class set of headphones will last many years and will benefit so many students! A few student's parents sent in headphones for their student, but my students run to get the new ones that were donated first. ❤️ I appreciate it and so do my students!","fullyFundedDate":1757555742407,"projectUrl":"project/helping-young-minds-tune-in-to-learning/9466147/","projectTitle":"Helping Young Minds Tune in to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1034260_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778063083657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1034260"},{"teacherId":9627671,"projectId":9465201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! One of the most exciting additions we received is a beautiful canopy for our library area, and while it's not quite up yet (I'm waiting for some help from my husband to install it safely!), the students are already buzzing with excitement.\r\n\r\nThey can't wait to curl up under the canopy with their favorite books. Just the idea of having a cozy, special place to read has already boosted their interest in visiting our class library. Once it's up, this space will serve as more than just a reading nook—it will be our very own \"Calm Corner,\" a cozy and peaceful spot where students can take a break, self-regulate, and reset whenever they need it.\r\n\r\nCreating a calm and welcoming classroom environment is so important, and this canopy will play a big part in that. It will help us promote not only literacy but also emotional well-being. For many students, having a quiet, inviting space where they feel safe and comfortable can make a big difference in how they approach learning—and how they feel about being at school.\r\n\r\nThis gift will support reading, relaxation, emotional growth, and so much more. It's a win-win for our classroom and will be used every single day in many meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us create a classroom that feels warm, inviting, and full of possibilities!","fullyFundedDate":1755742278568,"projectUrl":"project/covered-in-stories-a-canopy-for-cozy-re/9465201/","projectTitle":"Covered in Stories: A Canopy for Cozy Reading Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oganesyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627671_orig.jpg?crop=1173,1173,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753856258640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627671"},{"teacherId":9627671,"projectId":9506303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing energy, movement, and joy into our classroom through your generous support of our PE project! Because of your donation, our class now has access to a wide variety of physical education equipment—bean bags, cones, jump ropes, hula hoops, and more—which has transformed the way we approach movement and play.\r\n\r\nThe moment we unpacked the materials, my students were bursting with excitement. They couldn't wait to try everything out! We've already used the cones and bean bags in a team-based PE game, and the smiles, laughter, and teamwork that came from that experience were unforgettable. Watching them strategize, cheer each other on, and get moving together reminded me just how important physical activity is—not just for their bodies, but for their confidence and collaboration skills too.\r\n\r\nThis equipment allows us to create structured, fun, and active games that help students develop coordination, balance, and endurance, all while having a blast. We now have the tools to build regular, engaging PE activities into our week—something that was difficult to do before due to lack of resources.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students a healthier, more active classroom environment where movement is something to look forward to. It's been especially meaningful for those students who thrive during physical activities but may struggle in more traditional settings. You've helped us meet more students where they are—and that's a gift we'll never forget.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of play, and for helping us move, grow, and learn together.","fullyFundedDate":1754017581083,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving-building-healthy-bod/9506303/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Moving - Building Healthy Bodies and Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oganesyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627671_orig.jpg?crop=1173,1173,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753856258640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627671"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7132","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":642,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":66,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"22.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.0,"schoolId":7132,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John B Monlux Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John B Monlux Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/john-b-monlux-elementary-school/7132"}