{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Los Feliz Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1153150,"projectId":10221733,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students journey as scientist. Students have enjoyed using the microscopes in small groups as a center activity. The science books and games have also been great for small group instruction. The Teacher Pay Teacher's gift card has helped me purchase additional science activities about animals for our life cycle unit as well as other activities about the human body. The most exciting purchase was from Insect Lore. My class now has live painted lady larvae. The students are very excited to make daily observations and see them go through their life cycle. Inspiring young students to love and appreciate science is so important. Thank you again for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1779901711251,"projectUrl":"project/the-next-generation-of-scientist/10221733/","projectTitle":"The Next Generation of Scientist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Straub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1153150_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596149379021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maureen-straub"},{"teacherId":9523976,"projectId":10236392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our \"Ready, Set, Let's Go to Kindergarten!\" project to life! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has given our students access to the everyday materials they need to learn, create, and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nOur students are using the new crayons, pencils, scissors, glue, dry-erase markers, paper, and other supplies throughout the school day. These materials allow us to make learning more hands-on and engaging. For example, during our literacy and writing activities, students use their crayons, pencils, and paper to practice forming letters, drawing pictures, and sharing their ideas. During math activities, our number pocket chart and dry-erase materials give students opportunities to practice counting, recognizing numbers, and demonstrating their thinking.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw all of the new supplies, they were excited to explore them and eager to get started! For kindergarteners, having their own classroom materials makes them feel like real students and helps build a sense of pride and belonging. Something as simple as choosing a crayon or opening a new box of supplies can turn into a special moment of excitement and motivation to learn.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building students' independence and confidence as they strengthen their early literacy, writing, and math skills. We will continue using these materials for hands-on lessons, creative projects, and small-group activities that allow every child to participate and practice at their own pace.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students have a classroom filled with the tools they need to take their first steps toward becoming confident learners. Thank you for investing in our kindergarteners and helping give them the strong start they deserve!","fullyFundedDate":1781572665689,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-lets-go-to-kindergarten/10236392/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Let's go to Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goodwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523976_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746545218682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523976"},{"teacherId":7602136,"projectId":10232850,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the new Building Blocks resources during our classroom learning and hands-on activities. The materials give my third graders an opportunity to build, create, problem-solve, and work together while practicing important academic and social skills. One moment that stood out to me was watching students work together to design and build their own structures. They had to communicate their ideas, test what worked, make adjustments, and try again when something did not go as planned. It was exciting to see them take ownership of their learning while having fun!\r\n\r\n\r\nMy students were immediately excited when they saw the new materials! They were eager to explore the different pieces and start building. I heard lots of questions and ideas about what they could create. Even students who are sometimes hesitant to participate were interested in getting involved. The materials created a lot of excitement and gave students a chance to be creative while learning.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use the Building Blocks as part of our hands-on learning and problem-solving activities. Our next step is to challenge students to work in small groups to plan, build, and explain their creations. Students will have opportunities to discuss their designs, identify challenges, and make improvements. I am looking forward to seeing how their creativity and teamwork continue to grow. Thank you to our generous donors for making these experiences possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1779484673201,"projectUrl":"project/building-kindergarteners-imagination-on/10232850/","projectTitle":"Building Kindergarteners' Imagination One Block at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Comendador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7602136_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782180640551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msco"},{"teacherId":7602136,"projectId":10096942,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students loved having new books available in the classroom, especially toward the end of the year when they were becoming more independent readers. The books gave them opportunities to practice skills such as identifying characters, making predictions, retelling stories, building vocabulary, and making connections to the text. The nonfiction books also introduced students to new topics while helping them practice using pictures, headings, and text features to learn information.\r\n\r\nThis school year, I am teaching third grade, and reading has continued to be a big part of our classroom. My students are always asking to use our classroom library, whether they have a few extra minutes or want to find a book to read during independent reading time. I love seeing them browse the shelves, recommend books to each other, and get excited when they find something that interests them.\r\n\r\nMy students especially love \"Elephant & Piggie\" because of the humor, illustrations, and relatable characters. They also enjoy our nonfiction books because they can explore topics they are curious about and learn new facts. Having a variety of books available allows students with different interests and reading levels to find something they genuinely enjoy. Most importantly, these books help create a classroom where reading feels exciting and like something students choose to do—not just something they have to do.","fullyFundedDate":1776115924831,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-the-joy-of-reading-in-kinderga/10096942/","projectTitle":"Spreading the Joy of Reading in Kindergarten and Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Comendador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7602136_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782180640551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msco"},{"teacherId":9411704,"projectId":10233357,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom is now a cleaner and more organized space where my students can learn comfortably each day. The vacuum, broom, cleaning wipes, organizational bins, and paper trays have helped us create a classroom that feels more welcoming and easier to manage. These resources have made it possible for us to keep our learning space tidy while helping students understand the importance of taking care of their classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new materials and enjoyed helping organize our classroom supplies. They especially loved seeing how the new bins and paper trays gave everything a place, making it easier for them to find the materials they need during lessons. It has been wonderful watching them take ownership and feel proud of their classroom.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to maintain an organized space where students can stay focused and engaged. These materials may seem simple, but they have made a big difference in creating a classroom environment where my students feel comfortable, prepared, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778869625985,"projectUrl":"project/clean-space-better-learning/10233357/","projectTitle":"Clean Space, Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintanilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9411704_orig.png?crop=641,641,x363,y266&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784924889733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-quintanilla-26"},{"teacherId":1153150,"projectId":10114885,"letterContent":"Your donations have enriched various aspects of my students' learning and knowledge growth. I was able to purchase enrichment activities that helped my students with understanding computer programming, the human body, material science, and earth science. \r\n\r\nI bought great resources on TPT to support a variety of learning. For computer programming, students worked with a partner to program Dash Robots, Sphero Indi cars, and Cubelets supporting computational thinking skills. For the Human Body Knowledge unit, I created a vocabulary wall with visuals and definitions. For our materials science module, students made a cootie catcher about insulators and conductors supporting their knowledge of thermal energy and heat transfer. For earth science, I bought Changing Earth Lesson Slides.\r\n\r\nAll of these resources would not have been possible without your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1772586625043,"projectUrl":"project/learners-of-knowledge/10114885/","projectTitle":"Learners of Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Straub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1153150_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596149379021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maureen-straub"},{"teacherId":9174174,"projectId":10046598,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a class set of books. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, every student now has the opportunity to engage with the same text, participate more fully in discussions, and feel included in our learning community. Having access to these books not only strengthens their reading skills, but also builds confidence, sparks curiosity, and fosters a genuine love for learning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes far beyond the pages of a book—it is opening doors, creating opportunities, and making a lasting impact on each child's educational journey.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1769192070840,"projectUrl":"project/the-wild-robot-escapes-classroom-book-s/10046598/","projectTitle":"The Wild Robot Escapes: Classroom Book Sets for Literature Circles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tejeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174174_orig.png?crop=390,390,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768959604803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174174"},{"teacherId":6524734,"projectId":8310578,"letterContent":"This vaccuum is EVERYTHING in Room 1! As you can imagine, a TK classroom can get very messy. I used this vacuum multiple times every day to clean the classroom so the students can play, learn, and work in a calm and clean environment. This vacuum is so powerful and has made my life much, much easier. I used to sweep everything constantly and used a vacuum that took so much longer to do the job. This vacuum is very effective and has been a huge time saver for me. I love being able to have a clean classroom so easily. Thank you again for making a huge difference!","fullyFundedDate":1713891559977,"projectUrl":"project/vroom-vroom-lets-clean-the-classroom/8310578/","projectTitle":"Vroom Vroom! Let's Clean the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6524734_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258358719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/samantha-valentine"},{"teacherId":6524734,"projectId":7441988,"letterContent":"Your support in this organization project was beyond helpful! I am so grateful to have this bookcase in my classroom. It is the perfect way to organize my data binders and it has made a huge impact on my practice. I no longer waste valuable instructional time sorting materials or finding a missing page of an assessment. Thanks to you, I was able to get organized and stay organized and that has made all the difference for my students. \r\nI so appreciate your generosity and have been thrilled to be able to implement systems with this bookcase so efficiently. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1694023966061,"projectUrl":"project/organize-for-success/7441988/","projectTitle":"Organize for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6524734_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258358719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/samantha-valentine"},{"teacherId":9411704,"projectId":9911397,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has truly transformed our classroom into a vibrant, creative learning space where students can fully express their ideas. With the watercolor paper, sharpies, crayons, colored pencils, and other materials, students have been able to bring their learning to life in meaningful ways. During our Bill of Rights unit, each student selected an amendment and created a detailed, colorful poster illustrating its importance. One standout moment was watching a student carefully use felt-tip pens and colored pencils to depict freedom of speech through a powerful visual scene—something that would not have been possible without these high-quality supplies.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Many of them had never used such a wide variety of art tools before, especially items like the amount of color pencils and the crayon sharpener. There were huge smiles and a rush of creative energy as they eagerly organized their new supplies into their art boxes. That enthusiasm carried directly into their work, as they took greater pride in their projects and spent more time refining details. Recreating Van Gogh's Sunflowers became not just an art lesson, but an experience where students felt like real artists experimenting with color and technique.\r\nAs we move forward, students are now applying these same tools to our science project, where they are designing prosthetics for animals. Their next step is to finalize detailed drawings, complete with labeled parts and explanations of function, before constructing their models. The ability to sketch, revise, and add precise details using these materials is helping them think more critically about both science and design. Your support is not only enhancing their creativity but also deepening their understanding across subjects, and we are so excited to see how their final prosthetic projects come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1765922564698,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-learning/9911397/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintanilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9411704_orig.png?crop=641,641,x363,y266&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784924889733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-quintanilla-26"},{"teacherId":5926870,"projectId":9868608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donations! Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to materials necessary to keep our classroom clean. There are designated hand sanitizing stations in the classroom for students to use. This ensures that their hands stay clean throughout the day and in between hand-washing. \r\n\r\nThe students have been very excited to use their materials. Thank you again for your donations. It has made a positive impact on our classroom and we are all so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1762267458103,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom/9868608/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5926870_orig.jpg?crop=2937,2937,x933,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595888909215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5926870"},{"teacherId":1256305,"projectId":9856939,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating towards our project. My students have been enjoying playing with the bean bags, toss rings, wooden spoons and eggs. They love challenging themselves to practice their hand-eye coordination when playing with the bean bags and ring toss. They have been more engaged in participating in these activities and not running around the playground. My students are also learning to take turns, being patient and perseverance. I have noticed less accidents and more problem solving skills being used while playing. 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