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Your generosity has helped create a more functional learning environment where students can focus, explore, and succeed each day.","fullyFundedDate":1762725223919,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-organizations/9884151/","projectTitle":"Rolling into Organizations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp549563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509118830619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msclark"},{"teacherId":549563,"projectId":9869662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Because of you, our classroom has been transformed into a more inviting, engaging, and inspiring learning space for students.\r\n\r\nThe materials provided help create a welcoming environment where students feel excited to learn, explore, and dream big every day. A thoughtfully designed classroom makes a powerful difference in how students feel about school, and your support has helped foster creativity, focus, and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and my class and I truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762120489532,"projectUrl":"project/from-bare-walls-to-big-dreams/9869662/","projectTitle":"From Bare Walls to Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp549563_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509118830619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msclark"},{"teacherId":549563,"projectId":9851724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. I am truly grateful for your kindness and flexibility in helping our classroom receive a dress-up tree, dress-up mirror, and magnetic dress-up dolls.\r\n\r\nWhile these items were replacements for materials originally requested, they have been a wonderful addition to our classroom. The students are already excited to use them during dramatic play and learning centers. These materials encourage creativity, self-expression, social interaction, and language development, all while making learning fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful impact on my students, and I appreciate your willingness to help ensure they still received high-quality resources that support their growth and imagination. 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Each time we start a new unit, which is about every 3-4 weeks, I put up a big display to encourage interest and draw their attention. \r\nI hang posters, words, images, and key vocabulary. Then, there is a table with all sorts of interesting materials that relate to our unit of study. \r\nYour generous donation has helped to make learning more fun and engaging. This time they won't have to take turns because of your generosity, I was able to get multiple copies of the same titles. This is really amazing and we so appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1761840168787,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-curious-thinkers/9840221/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Curious Thinkers","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":8357672,"projectId":9770790,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom! The new learning materials have already made a big impact on my students and their excitement for hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nStudents were thrilled when they first saw the Color Crystal Blocks, immediately building colorful structures while practicing patterns, counting, and teamwork. \r\nThe Ramp set has encouraged early engineering as students experiment with ramps, make predictions, and work together to solve problems. \r\n\r\nTheir first reaction was pure excitement—smiles, questions, and eagerness to explore! Next, students will continue using these materials in small-group STEM activities, combining tools to deepen problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the chance to learn through discovery. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1762788576512,"projectUrl":"project/science-stem-and-creativity/9770790/","projectTitle":"Science, STEM and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fonseca-Cowles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357672_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694926227042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357672"},{"teacherId":2544724,"projectId":9878876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to science materials that are making a real and immediate difference in how they learn, explore, and collaborate.\r\n\r\nThe lab coats have helped my students feel like real scientists. When they put them on, they take their investigations more seriously, practice safety, and feel confident participating in experiments. The wooden blocks have become an essential tool for hands-on learning, allowing students to model structures, test ideas, and work together to solve problems.","fullyFundedDate":1764828280891,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries-stem/9878876/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries: STEM in Our TK Classroom!","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":8357672,"projectId":9767554,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to learn from real-life experiences through our butterfly, ant, and praying mantis kits. These resources have transformed our classroom into a living science lab!\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the kits, they were amazed and full of excitement. Many exclaimed, \"They're real!\" and couldn't wait to watch them grow. Their curiosity and engagement were immediate and ongoing.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue observing, journaling, and discussing life cycles, habitats, and changes over time. We will connect these observations to reading, writing, and science lessons, helping students build understanding through hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students a meaningful glimpse into the natural world. Your support has truly brought learning to life in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762788576735,"projectUrl":"project/bugs-galore/9767554/","projectTitle":"Bugs Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fonseca-Cowles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357672_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694926227042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357672"},{"teacherId":8357672,"projectId":9760019,"letterContent":"Our classroom is using the donated tricycle during outdoor learning and playtime to support gross motor development, turn-taking, and social skills. One special moment was watching a student who typically struggles with balance independently pedal the tricycle across the playground for the first time. \r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the parts and pieces of the tricycle coming out of the box. Their faces lit up with excitement, and they immediately began asking questions about how and when they could use it. Several students lined up right away, showing patience and enthusiasm as they waited for their turn. \r\n\r\nNext, we will incorporate the tricycle into structured lessons focused on following directions, building endurance, and practicing cooperative play. Students will take part in simple obstacle courses and themed activities that connect movement with classroom learning, such as counting laps or identifying colors and signs along a riding path. This resource will continue to support both physical development and confidence as students grow and learn together.","fullyFundedDate":1762267732090,"projectUrl":"project/taxi-trike-for-tk/9760019/","projectTitle":"Taxi Trike for TK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fonseca-Cowles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357672_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694926227042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357672"},{"teacherId":5095445,"projectId":9749563,"letterContent":"The kids are really enjoying all the wonderful hands on phonics tools we received through this website. Of course, this is thanks to your generosity. They look forward to using these tools to practice and learn their phonemic awareness and phonics skills. Whether we are working whole group or in small groups the tools help to keep the kids participating and engaged.\r\nWhen we opened the boxes they we so excited to try the materials, especially the small magnetic boards and magnetic letters. They are also being so good about putting the letters back in their appropriate place, little do they know that's also a skill (letter matching). All the materials are very user friendly and appealing due to their bright colors.\r\nAs the students grow in their ability to work independently and in their reading abilities,m these tools will meet their new needs. That is very exciting for both the kids and myself.","fullyFundedDate":1758732937860,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-phonics/9749563/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5095445_orig.jpg?crop=2693,2693,x506,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569024466488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5095445"},{"teacherId":8525979,"projectId":9798583,"letterContent":"This technology has helped me better meet the needs of all my diverse learners. I can now have a center where students are still learning about he current topic of study, but now can listen to other readers bring the stories to life. The Tonies speaker and characters are a huge hit and the students cannot seem to get enough! \r\nI love how my more reluctant readers are making their way to the Tonies station. I love to see their reactions and joy while listening to the imaginative stories. \r\nThank you so very much. We are so lucky and so overjoyed to have been picked by you all for this generous donation. \r\nHappy holidays and thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760550861306,"projectUrl":"project/little-listening-library/9798583/","projectTitle":"Little Listening Library","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":9798621,"letterContent":"You have made my classroom sparkle so much more. I don't need to to sparkle for me! I do all this for my students and to know that I have your support means the world to me. Without donations like yours so many classrooms and students would have far fewer resources and materials. \r\nMy students were so excited to get their own personal timers. I love that they want to use them, in fact they want to use them for all sorts of things. Sometimes we set timers when we just need a little brain break, other times we set timers to make sure we don't go over in our programs' minutes. Either way, these materials are helping to make them more independent. \r\nThank you is not enough. I am so honored to be sharing this world with people like you all.","fullyFundedDate":1760563940674,"projectUrl":"project/the-time-is-always-right-to-learn/9798621/","projectTitle":"The Time is Always Right to Learn","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":1277464,"projectId":9875332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Creating a warm, welcoming learning environment is essential for helping students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. With your generosity, we will be able to bring in a new table and cozy rugs that immediately make our classroom feel more inviting. These pieces will help transform our space into a place where students feel at ease and excited to begin their day.\r\n\r\nThe new table and rugs will also provide my students with a designated area to work together, share ideas, and focus during small-group and independent activities. This welcoming space will encourage collaboration, build community, and support the kind of meaningful learning moments that help students thrive. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762445619013,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-space-to-learn-and-grow/9875332/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Space to Learn and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiapa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1277464_orig.jpg?crop=2204,2204,x645,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552024664546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-chiapa"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7038","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":441,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.9,"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"}