{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nestle Avenue Charter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8525979,"projectId":10412794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your interest in my adorable classroom and our project that we posted for creating calmness and helping the students connect with one another and with the culture we are trying to develop in our room.\r\nSo far we have used a lot of the materials to create kindness clothespins, which we will use to silently clip on a student's backpack when they are not looking. My students do not know yet that the kindness pins they made with the beads that you helped to purchase will now be spreading smiles around the campus.\r\nWe also plan to use the other beads and chenille sticks to make calming tools that can help us breathe and calm down when things get a little bit stressful. \r\nThank you so much for your interest in my adorable classroom and thank you for the generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1787345567229,"projectUrl":"project/create-calm-connect/10412794/","projectTitle":"Create, Calm, & Connect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekerling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8525979_orig.jpg?crop=1051,1051,x108,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657656964271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8525979"},{"teacherId":8525979,"projectId":10412080,"letterContent":"I wanted to write to let you know how impactful the materials from this project are. We have already used most them for daily learning. It is not only helping me daily with sorting information, making examples for the students to see an anchor paper, but also they help me with efficiency.\r\nGenerally, I would have to pre-make all these things out of paper in advance for so many lessons. But now, I have all these materials at my fingertips and I am certainly saving time. Now that I have these materials in my classroom and I am finding so many more uses for them each day. \r\nFinally, I wanted to let you know that they students are getting so much out of the math magnets. They use them for modeling numbers, skip counting, and so much more. \r\nThank you so much for your interest in my adorable classroom and thank you for the generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1787202937669,"projectUrl":"project/learning-that-sticks/10412080/","projectTitle":"Learning That Sticks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekerling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8525979_orig.jpg?crop=1051,1051,x108,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657656964271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8525979"},{"teacherId":8919223,"projectId":10298947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations!\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools have been especially helpful during quiet time, giving students a calm space to explore independently while staying engaged and excited to learn.discovery.\r\n\r\nThe Look and Find books make reading enjoyable and allow students to explore books independently or with a friend. These moments also help our students build friendships and learn how to share, take turns, and enjoy learning together from the very beginning of the school year.\r\n\r\nThe dollhouse gives students a meaningful way to explore family life, different roles, and responsibilities within a home. Through pretend play, they can develop an appreciation for the people and things they have while learning about caring, helping, and working together. It's helped them to adjust to their new schedule in school and away from home.","fullyFundedDate":1784298705769,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-for-growing-minds/10298947/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919223"},{"teacherId":8919223,"projectId":10299081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful donations! The dress-up clothes allow our students to use their imaginations as they pretend to be doctors, firefighters, chefs, teachers, and explore different careers. They can be anything that they want to be!\r\n\r\nThe train tracks inspire them to design new ways to travel while building, problem-solving, and working together. Our pizza-making, fruit-cutting, and cookie-baking materials give students opportunities to practice cooperation, creativity, and everyday life skills through pretend play.","fullyFundedDate":1784298670515,"projectUrl":"project/where-stories-come-to-life/10299081/","projectTitle":"Where Stories Come to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919223"},{"teacherId":8919223,"projectId":10299071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the light table! It has quickly become such an exciting and engaging center in our classroom. Our students are able to use their imagination and creativity to build puppet theaters, create their own puppets, and develop stories that they can bring to life.\r\n\r\nI love watching their little minds come alive as they create characters, act out stories, and share their ideas with their classmates. We also plan to place the puppets in our classroom library so students can use them while reading and retelling stories, making reading even more interactive, joyful, and fun!\r\n\r\nThank you for providing our students with a wonderful opportunity to create, imagine, and develop a lifelong love for storytelling and reading. You have made their learning magical!","fullyFundedDate":1784298704674,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-in-action-play-explore-di/10299071/","projectTitle":"Imagination in Action: Play, Explore, Discover!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919223"},{"teacherId":8919223,"projectId":10299102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful donations! The \"Everyone Is Welcome\" area rug has created a warm and inviting space where students can gather, learn, connect, and feel that they truly belong in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins have been such a helpful addition for organizing our learning materials and giving students easy access to the tools they need. I love watching them choose materials independently, explore, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe shiplap bulletin board paper has also made our classroom displays feel so special. It provides a beautiful space to showcase our students' wonderful work and celebrate their creativity and accomplishments. \r\n\r\nOur birthday area gives students something extra special to look forward to; it allows them to celebrate their own birthdays while also seeing and remembering their classmates' upcoming birthdays.","fullyFundedDate":1784298702964,"projectUrl":"project/the-cozy-classroom-project/10299102/","projectTitle":"The Cozy Classroom Project!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919223"},{"teacherId":8919223,"projectId":10299066,"letterContent":"I have been introducing new hands-on materials for them to explore, and their excitement is truly contagious! They are eager to touch, build, experiment, problem-solve, and share their discoveries. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the wonderful STEM set and tools! Your generosity means so much to us. These hands-on materials have given my young students opportunities to explore, ask questions, and discover new things. \r\n\r\nThey have sparked curiosity, excitement, and a love of learning in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make learning fun, meaningful, and engaging for our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1784298706430,"projectUrl":"project/stem-starts-here/10299066/","projectTitle":"STEM Starts Here","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919223"},{"teacherId":2544724,"projectId":10190629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping bring bubbles into our Transitional Kindergarten classroom!\r\n\r\nOur students are excited to use the bubble machine and bubble solution during outdoor learning time. These fun, hands-on experiences give them opportunities to explore simple science concepts such as air movement, motion, and light while also providing calming sensory experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make learning playful, meaningful, and memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1784298653171,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-bubble-lab/10190629/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Bubble Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2544724_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523078671898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sm-st-john"},{"teacherId":1372115,"projectId":10193610,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my Outdoor Learning project. Because of you, we now have more seats for our preschool students in our outdoor classroom area so all students can be included in outdoor activities at the same time. It's been pretty hot here in Los Angeles so we are waiting for the weather to cool down a little bit but we are still enjoying early mornings sitting outside as a class. It's so great to see the kids enjoying nature, listening to birds, watching the trees sway, and having a great time outside. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1781220886041,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-learning/10193610/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glucksman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1372115_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535608901022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-glucksman"},{"teacherId":2544724,"projectId":10390288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is helping my transitional kindergarten students learn through hands-on play, imagination, movement, and exploration.\r\n\r\nThese new materials will encourage creativity, teamwork, language development, and important motor and early academic skills. Most of all, they will bring joy and meaningful learning experiences to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping them learn, grow, and thrive! \r\n\r\nI'm so excited to work with the students because we have so many new materials due to your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1784902055366,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-and-indoor-learning/10390288/","projectTitle":"Outdoor and Indoor Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2544724_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523078671898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sm-st-john"},{"teacherId":2544724,"projectId":10266396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The sensory tools you provided will help our eager and active learners stay calm, focused, and ready to learn while managing stress and sensory overload.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping create a supportive classroom where students can feel comfortable, confident, and successful. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students!\r\n\r\nBecause the students who use these materials need privacy, the photos included show only the materials and not the students. Thank you for understanding and helping us protect their privacy while celebrating your generous contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1784298657018,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-overload/10266396/","projectTitle":"Sensory Overload","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2544724_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523078671898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sm-st-john"},{"teacherId":2544724,"projectId":10302676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and investing in our classroom! Your generosity has provided us with essential materials that will help create a welcoming, organized, and engaging learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we can better display student work, reinforce learning, organize classroom materials, and keep important resources secure and accessible. These supplies may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in helping our students feel comfortable, prepared, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in our students. Your generosity helps us create a classroom where students can learn, grow, and thrive throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1784298657230,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-supplies/10302676/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2544724_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523078671898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sm-st-john"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7038","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":416,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":23,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.0,"schoolId":7038,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nestle Avenue Charter Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nestle Avenue Charter Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/nestle-avenue-elementary-school/7038"}