{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Purche Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1678190,"projectId":10528818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of three cases of copy paper to our classroom! While copy paper may seem like a simple classroom supply, it is something we use every single day and having an ample supply makes a tremendous difference in our ability to provide meaningful learning experiences for our students.\r\nOur students use printed materials for reading, writing, mathematics, science, art, projects, assessments, graphic organizers, and hands-on activities. We also use paper to create visual supports, individualized learning materials, classroom games, and resources that help students stay engaged and successful. For our students, having materials that are ready and accessible can make learning more comfortable, predictable, and enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1788360571521,"projectUrl":"project/copy-paper/10528818/","projectTitle":"Copy Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1678190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461170155457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678190"},{"teacherId":1255621,"projectId":9505406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping us get a thermal printer! This printer has helped us stay organized by creating labels for notebooks, folders, cubbies, bins, and supplies. This printer will also support our learning. I am able to make simple anchor charts for our three writing genres: narrative, informational, and opinion. Students can keep these in their notebooks and use them whenever they need help with writing.\r\n\r\nI can also make grammar cheat sheets, math vocabulary, and reference sheets that students can keep in their notebooks and use whenever they need help. Thank you for providing a tool that will help our classroom stay organized and our students become more independent learners!","fullyFundedDate":1755507970700,"projectUrl":"project/i-found-it/9505406/","projectTitle":"I Found It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1255621_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457717005264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1255621"},{"teacherId":9356664,"projectId":10511995,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Cheerleaders Are Readers: Strong Readers Are Strong Leaders!\" project! Your generosity has provided resources that will help make this year's cheer program special for our students.\r\n\r\nWe are currently in the exciting process of cheer tryouts and putting together our new team, so the students have not begun using the materials just yet. Once our team is selected, these resources will become part of a program that combines school spirit, teamwork, responsibility, leadership, and a love of reading. Our theme, \"Cheerleaders Are Readers,\" will remind our students that being a cheerleader is about much more than performing, it is also about being a strong student and positive leader.\r\n\r\nI am so excited for our new team to begin this journey and for the students to see what your generosity has made possible. Thank you for believing in our students and helping me create opportunities for them to grow as readers, leaders, teammates, and cheerleaders.","fullyFundedDate":1787287223785,"projectUrl":"project/cheerleaders-are-readers-strong-readers/10511995/","projectTitle":"Cheerleaders Are Readers: Strong Readers Are Strong Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356664_orig.png?crop=602,602,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736959472726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356664"},{"teacherId":9356664,"projectId":10419898,"letterContent":"This higher ergonomic chair has made a meaningful difference in our school library. It provides the support and height I need to sit and stand more safely while managing knee pain and completing my daily library responsibilities. Because I can work with greater comfort and mobility, I am better able to assist students, organize materials, prepare, and create a welcoming library environment. My increased comfort and mobility allow me to remain present and ready to support my students' reading and learning. Thank you for investing in my well-being and helping me continue serving our students with care and enthusiasm!","fullyFundedDate":1786918173128,"projectUrl":"project/a-higher-chair-to-elevate-hope-in-our-li/10419898/","projectTitle":"A Higher Chair to Elevate Hope in Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356664_orig.png?crop=602,602,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736959472726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356664"},{"teacherId":1163508,"projectId":10109594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of the class set of Wordly Wise Direct Vocabulary Instruction workbooks to my class. I am an intervention teacher who work with students in grades 3rd-5th. Many of my students are struggling learners and/or English Learners. \r\nThis class set of vocabulary workbooks is providing me a systematic way to help my students build their academic vocabulary. I really like that the workbooks are providing explicit instruction, meaningful practice, and repeated exposure to new words. My students are really enjoying the interactive activities and the layers of exposure/support they are getting from varying activities.\r\n\r\nThe workbooks are providing structured practice that will strengthen my students' word knowledge, reading comprehension, writing, and communication skills. In term, this will help them become more confident and independent readers and writers. And while doing well on state assessment in and of itself is not the goal, having this resource will help them make gain on state assessments.","fullyFundedDate":1774106018751,"projectUrl":"project/wordly-wise-direct-vocabulary-instructio/10109594/","projectTitle":"Wordly Wise Direct Vocabulary Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1163508_orig.jpg?crop=1308,1308,x124,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602193944048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1163508"},{"teacherId":1678190,"projectId":10464014,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with our 3D printer and Treasure Box project! Your generosity is providing our students with much more than exciting new materials—it is creating opportunities for them to learn, create, problem-solve, and feel successful.\r\nThe 3D printer will be an incredible addition to our STEAM learning environment. Students will be able to see their ideas go from a simple drawing or digital design to a real, physical object that they can hold and use. This gives them hands-on experience with design, technology, engineering, measurement, and problem-solving while encouraging creativity and perseverance. For many of our students, being able to actually make something they designed can be a powerful and meaningful learning experience.\r\nThe Treasure Box items are just as important in our classroom. These small rewards help us recognize students for their hard work, positive choices, effort, and personal growth. For our students, earning a special prize can provide meaningful motivation and reinforce the idea that their choices and accomplishments matter. These rewards help us celebrate successes—both big and small—and encourage students to continue working toward their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1787148890401,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box/10464014/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1678190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461170155457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678190"},{"teacherId":4961833,"projectId":10173985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and investing in my students! Your generosity will help us create a classroom environment where positive choices, hard work, and personal growth are recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThe PBIS rewards will give my students something meaningful to work toward and will encourage them to practice kindness, responsibility, teamwork, perseverance, and respect throughout the school day. Small treats may seem simple, but they can make a big difference in helping students feel proud of their accomplishments and motivated to continue making positive choices.","fullyFundedDate":1778730046453,"projectUrl":"project/motivated-active-and-engaged/10173985/","projectTitle":"Motivated, Active, and Engaged!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4961833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657517699256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/z-bernal"},{"teacherId":4961833,"projectId":10277420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a positive and encouraging place to learn!\r\n\r\nYour generous support will provide my students with meaningful rewards that recognize their hard work, positive choices, and academic accomplishments. Snacks and small prizes give them something exciting to work toward and help motivate them to stay focused, complete their assignments, and practice self control throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe sensory lamp will also provide a calming space for students who need a moment to regulate their emotions, refocus, and return to learning. These resources will help me continue creating an environment where students feel encouraged, celebrated, and proud of their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1778285839741,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-pbis-support/10277420/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Pbis Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4961833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657517699256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/z-bernal"},{"teacherId":4961833,"projectId":10191353,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me provide my students with a classroom that is clean, safe, and enjoyable to be in. Your generous support will make a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students spend a great deal of time on the carpet and floor during break time and sensory breaks, where they enjoy sitting and lying down. Having a corded vacuum will allow us to quickly clean up breakfast spills, dirt, and debris that are brought into the classroom after recess and lunch. The robot vacuum and mop will also help keep our classroom clean in the evenings, so my students can return each morning to a fresh, welcoming space.\r\n\r\nThe Lysol wipes and soap will be especially helpful because my students frequently put classroom materials in their mouths or sneeze directly on shared objects. These supplies will allow us to sanitize surfaces and encourage good hygiene throughout the day.","fullyFundedDate":1777985597471,"projectUrl":"project/clean-learning-environment/10191353/","projectTitle":"Clean Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4961833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657517699256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/z-bernal"},{"teacherId":9356664,"projectId":10295410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"It's Time to Pack, Protect & Celebrate PAES Cheer.\" Your generosity made a meaningful difference for our cheerleaders. The storage containers helped us organize and protect each student's uniform and cheer supplies making it much easier to keep track of them. \r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came at the end of the school year when each cheerleader received their own bag filled with their with water, capri suns, candy, snack bars, and other special treats. Their smiles and excitement were priceless. It was a wonderful way to celebrate their hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment throughout the year. The students truly felt appreciated and recognized for all they had accomplished.\r\n\r\nYour kindness went far beyond providing supplies, you helped create a memorable experience that showed our students they are valued and supported. Thank you for investing in our cheerleaders and helping us end the school year with celebration, organization, and joy. Your generosity has left a lasting impact on each of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1779400079755,"projectUrl":"project/its-time-to-pack-protect-celebrate-p/10295410/","projectTitle":"It’s Time to Pack, Protect & Celebrate PAES Cheer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356664_orig.png?crop=602,602,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736959472726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356664"},{"teacherId":253478,"projectId":9978399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping us bringing meaningful hands on learning opportunities to our students. My students were so excited to see that we now had the supplies needed to begin creating projects that we had voted on for this school year. Your generosity provided Cricut supplies that supported our creativity multiple times this school year. Your donation allowed us the opportunity to engage in authentic experiences. \r\n\r\nThe Cricut materials helped us make designs for hats and aprons for several clubs at school. We were also able to create class shirts to wear for school after school clubs, school spirit days as well as for our school field trips. Your support helped us make our designs for so many things. We were also able to use the supplies for labeling personalized cups, labeling plants and more to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for your contribution in helping us create and learn the process of using technology along the way. Your generosity will continue to make a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1770995199877,"projectUrl":"project/using-our-cricut-to-support-steam-on-dem/9978399/","projectTitle":"Using Our Cricut To Support STEAM On Demand!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472151525646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-black4"},{"teacherId":253478,"projectId":9808776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our community garden learning project. When my students saw all of the boxes and materials they were so excited to see that our time in the garden was getting ready to take off! Your kindness have provided our students the opportunity to experience learning in a way that was engaging, meaningful and so much fun. Your support provided so many useful tools and resources that we will continue to use over time. We were able to have an outdoor classroom where students were comfortable to observe, discuss and journal about their discoveries.\r\nOne highlight is our butterfly release. We were able to watch butterflies go through their phases of development and were able to release them into our community garden to continue the life cycle. My students have benefited tremendously through your generosity. Through gardening and exploration, they were able to strengthen their teamwork skills as they worked in the garden. They were able to learn to care for living things and were able to see their labor of love develop through the growth of so many flowers, vegetables, and herbs in the garden. \r\nOur next steps will be to continue this plan in the next school year as we will add more seeds to the garden and nurture those seeds over time.","fullyFundedDate":1765997596353,"projectUrl":"project/our-community-garden/9808776/","projectTitle":"Our Community Garden!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472151525646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-black4"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7676","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":350,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"schoolId":7676,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Purche Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Purche Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/purche-avenue-elementary-school/7676"}