{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lorne Street Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":11.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10404849,"projectId":10183807,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your wonderful donations to our second-grade classroom library! Your generosity has brought such joy and excitement to our learning. The National Geographic books have been absolutely perfect for our animal habitats unit—they bring the habitats to life with stunning visuals and fascinating facts that captivate our students' imaginations. :) The books about different cultures are equally special as we explore continents and learn about diverse people around the world. During independent reading time and read-alouds, our second graders huddle with these new books, pointing out animals they recognize, asking wonderful questions, and discovering that people everywhere have unique traditions and ways of life. It's clear that quality books make all the difference in their engagement and love of learning.\r\n\r\nAs we prepare for our zoo adventure next week, your books have given our students real knowledge and genuine excitement. They can't wait to see the animals they've been reading about and explore the world with fresh eyes. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their love of learning. You've made a real difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful!!","fullyFundedDate":1778635570728,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-discover-their-next-fav/10183807/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Discover Their Next Favorite Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10404849_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769193804017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmendozarm12"},{"teacherId":3749845,"projectId":10182097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom expand its chapter-book collection. Your generous gift brought us new titles from Thea Stilton, Kid Youtuber, and Dragon Masters. Series that our students are already excited to explore.\r\n\r\nThese books are a wonderful fit for our 2nd graders. The engaging characters and accessible chapter formats help developing readers build stamina, vocabulary, and confidence. They also provide rich opportunities for group discussions, reading partners, and independent practice that strengthen comprehension and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' learning. Your donation makes a meaningful difference in their daily school experience and in fostering lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1775578107354,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-series-to-engage-reading/10182097/","projectTitle":"Chapter Series to Engage Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Duncan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3749845_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471063816176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrewduncan83"},{"teacherId":10404849,"projectId":10096635,"letterContent":"Many of you use technology at home but may wonder how it translates into the classroom. Our new printer has become an essential tool for bringing student learning to life. Rather than viewing their work only on screens, students can now see their ideas in vibrant, physical form. This tactile experience deepens their understanding and gives their projects real-world relevance. When students print their work, they take greater ownership of it—they proofread more carefully, consider design choices, and feel a stronger sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part? Our Living Greek Museum project was a tremendous success! Students researched ancient Greece, created presentations, took photographs, and wrote reflective pieces about their learning. With your printer, they were able to print their photos and writing in full color, transforming their digital work into a gallery-quality exhibition. Students have been absolutely thrilled, and several who typically struggle with motivation have been especially engaged, eager to see their projects come to life in ways that screen-based work simply cannot match.","fullyFundedDate":1773087424993,"projectUrl":"project/printer-for-hands-on-projects-and-family/10096635/","projectTitle":"Printer for Hands-On Projects and Family Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10404849_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769193804017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmendozarm12"},{"teacherId":10404849,"projectId":10023972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our seating project in Room 12! We began using the new bench the very day it arrived. During our next Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time students rushed to try it out ; they were so excited they immediately asked if I could build it into our routine. It quickly became a favorite spot during reading-group rotations and a calming nook under the canopy for a few quiet minutes. A specific moment: during small-group reading one student curled up on the bench with a partner and read aloud while the rest of the group worked nearby. The focused, joyful energy was immediate, several students kept smiling and saying, \"This is the best seat!\"\r\nNext steps for our classroom lesson/project include integrating the bench into our daily reading routines and rotations so every student gets a turn, using it as a rotating center during reading-group instruction to balance peer, teacher, and independent reading experiences, and offering it as a calm-down space under the canopy when students need a few minutes to themselves before rejoining activities. Our students are so thankful and were thrilled to see how our classroom is coming to life !\r\nYour donation has made reading time more inviting and comfortable. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769177665564,"projectUrl":"project/sit-to-succeed-classroom-seating-projec/10023972/","projectTitle":"Sit to Succeed: Classroom Seating Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10404849_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769193804017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmendozarm12"},{"teacherId":3749845,"projectId":10032696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to bring Marble Run STEM sets to our classroom. Your support is already making a meaningful difference for our 2nd graders.\r\n\r\nThrough hands-on Marble Run challenges, students are practicing problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking—key 21st-century skills. They design, test, and iterate their structures, learn from mistakes, and celebrate successes together. These experiences build confidence and curiosity while laying a foundation for becoming future-ready learners.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your belief in our students and your investment in their growth. Your gift helps spark a lifelong interest in STEM and prepares our young learners for the challenges ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1768934269732,"projectUrl":"project/marble-run-for-stem-learning-opportuniti/10032696/","projectTitle":"Marble Run for STEM Learning Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Duncan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3749845_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471063816176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrewduncan83"},{"teacherId":3749845,"projectId":9720123,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the funds to purchase four Learning Resources STEM Explorers Bridge Builders sets. Your generosity gives our students hands-on materials they need to explore engineering ideas and build confidence through making and problem-solving.\r\nSTEM education is essential for developing critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. These sets will let students test designs, learn from mistakes, and apply science and math in real situations—practices that help them become thoughtful, resilient learners.\r\nBeyond the technical skills, working with the Bridge Builders promotes teamwork, communication, and shared responsibility. Your gift supports collaboration and inspires students to explore STEM together. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' learning and futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758824877794,"projectUrl":"project/stem-center-enhancement/9720123/","projectTitle":"STEM Center Enhancement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Duncan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3749845_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471063816176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrewduncan83"},{"teacherId":10098421,"projectId":9510250,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has become a place where students can find books that are both fun to read and deeply meaningful, including books that act as mirrors reflecting their own experiences, windows showing them other perspectives, and sliding glass doors inviting them into new worlds.\r\n\r\nBecause we are a split class, these books have been invaluable for fostering independence and enrichment during reading rotations. While I work closely with one grade, students are able to explore titles that interest them, practice their skills, and grow their confidence on their own. Many students have embraced taking AR quizzes not for points but for the joy of tracking their own reading growth and celebrating personal progress.\r\n\r\nThe library has also had a social impact. Students are forming friendships over shared books and series, giving them common ground to talk, laugh, and connect. Across the classroom, I see seedlings of a love of learning growing as students explore new stories, develop their reading comprehension, and discover the excitement of reading for themselves.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a joyful, inclusive, and engaging space where every student feels represented, challenged, and inspired to keep reading.","fullyFundedDate":1759512985751,"projectUrl":"project/where-dragons-stem-stars-and-narwhals/9510250/","projectTitle":"Where Dragons, STEM Stars, and Narwhals Meet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098421_orig.jpg?crop=1380,1380,x836,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753768266174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098421"},{"teacherId":3749845,"projectId":9679347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help refill our STEM cart. Your support means a great deal to our classroom community and ensures we have the hands-on materials we need throughout the year.\r\nBecause of your contribution, students can build prototype bridges and assemble robots using recyclable materials, which makes learning tangible and creative. These projects give students real experience with design, problem-solving, and iteration as they test ideas, make improvements, and see their work come to life.\r\nSTEM education helps students develop critical thinking, teamwork, and resilience—skills that benefit them across subjects and in everyday life. 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Your generosity has had an immediate and meaningful impact on our students.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the headphones, I've noticed these improvements:\r\n\r\n- Fewer distractions during independent work and test time, so students are able to stay on task longer.\r\n\r\n- Increased focus for students who benefit from audio support while reading or following directions.\r\n\r\n-Better access to differentiated digital lessons and instructional videos — students can work at their own pace without disturbing classmates.\r\n\r\n- Greater confidence for students with sensory or attention needs who now have a simple, effective tool to help them concentrate.\r\n\r\nA quick example: during a recent reading rotation, one student who usually struggles to remain focused used the headphones with an audio version of the text. She completed the reading assignment more independently than usual and contributed thoughtfully to the follow-up discussion — a real boost to her engagement and self-esteem.\r\n\r\nYour gift supports not just learning but also a calmer, more productive classroom environment. We are deeply grateful for your support and the difference it makes every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755898522654,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focus-and-learning/9627077/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focus and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toribio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9816555_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755658677068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9816555"},{"teacherId":3749845,"projectId":9636965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cleaning supplies for our classroom. We truly appreciate your support. Because of you, we now have vacuums, brooms, and dusters that make keeping our space tidy much easier.\r\n\r\nThe students are already part of our classroom cleaning routine and are excited to help use the new supplies. Having tools that work well makes their tasks safer and more effective, and they take real pride in contributing to our daily care of the room.\r\n\r\nWhen students share responsibility for classroom upkeep, it builds important habits like teamwork, respect for shared spaces, and personal responsibility. A cleaner, well‑maintained classroom creates a calmer learning environment and helps everyone focus. 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We are able to interact with our Promethean board while also having access to taking notes and making posters to access our knowledge later in the week.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped us become a well-functioning first grade classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755466083196,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-organized-classroom-for-effi/9544259/","projectTitle":"Creating an Organized Classroom for Efficiency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nairin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1251370_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550560958697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsnairin"},{"teacherId":3749845,"projectId":9287285,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the generous donors who have contributed to our project aimed at enhancing our treasure box with more exciting items and prizes for our students. Your support is invaluable, and it allows us to create an engaging and motivating environment for our young learners.\r\n\r\nPositive reinforcement plays a crucial role in shaping students' behavior and fostering a love for learning. By providing tangible rewards, we encourage our children to set goals and work diligently to achieve them. The excitement surrounding our treasure box has made a significant impact, as students are more enthusiastic about their efforts in the classroom.\r\n\r\nIt's wonderful to see how eager the children are to earn these prizes. They often share their excitement with their parents, raving about the treasures they hope to collect. 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About this school
Lorne Street Magnet School is
an urban public school
in Northridge, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 387 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
Its teachers have had 136 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
387 Students
26 Teachers
17440 Lorne StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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75%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated May 29, 2026
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Lorne Street Magnet School
$77,222
raised using DonorsChoose
136
projects
funded
36
teachers
funded
627
donors
12
projects
for
basic supplies
19
projects for
technology
13
projects for
books
4
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for
art supplies
Lorne Street Magnet School has received support from
554 individuals from California and
73 individuals out-of-state.