{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sheridan Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":10.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9875925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your incredible generosity fully funded our \"Awesome Minds: Building Mental Health Resilience\" project.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our elementary students now have essential emotional intelligence workbooks, mindfulness activities, and anxiety-reducing sensory tools. The impact is profound: our students are actively learning crucial skills to manage frustration, build self-confidence, and foster resilience. You have equipped them with vital resources to support their mental health every day, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1762652348865,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-minds-building-mental-health-re/9875925/","projectTitle":"Awesome Minds: Building Mental Health Resilience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9811186,"letterContent":"The impact for my 3rd and 4th-grade Special Day students centered on transforming abstract biology concepts into tactile, unforgettable learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe core impact was enabling deep, multi-sensory engagement with two challenging science units: the human body and animal classification. By using the 15-piece Human Body Model, students were able to physically build and explore their own anatomy, making complex organ systems real and concrete rather than just pictures in a textbook. This direct, hands-on interaction significantly boosted comprehension for students who thrive with tactile input. Additionally, the Animals Book Library provided high-interest, accessible content across different reading levels, ensuring every student could confidently participate in the animal classification unit, ultimately fostering a stronger connection with science. Thank you for your generosity and care for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760370199484,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-exploring-our-bodies-a/9811186/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science: Exploring Our Bodies and the Animal Kingdom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9887565,"letterContent":"We are absolutely bursting with gratitude! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your incredibly generous support that fully funded our holiday giving project. The materials needed to transform our classroom into a workshop of holiday magic have arrived, and seeing the sheer excitement on my students' faces as they unpacked the glitter, cardstock, and ribbons was a truly heartwarming sight.\r\n\r\nThis project goes far beyond simple arts and crafts; it delivers a profound, holistic impact on my students. The act of planning, designing, and customizing their handmade ornaments and personalized keepsakes is a powerful channel for them to express their unique creativity. As they meticulously work with the tools—cutting, shaping, and detailing—they are naturally strengthening essential fine motor skills and developing the attention to detail required for future academic success.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, your contribution has allowed my students to experience the invaluable joy of giving. Many of them may not often have the opportunity to buy gifts, so creating beautiful, meaningful items they can proudly share with their families instills a deep sense of pride and self-worth. It has also fostered a wonderful sense of community and teamwork, as they share supplies and cheer on each other's creative efforts.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just bought supplies; you've sponsored memories filled with creativity, laughter, and genuine holiday spirit. These are the treasured moments and life lessons my students will carry with them long after the decorations are put away. Thank you for making this special season brighter for children who truly deserve it.","fullyFundedDate":1763004072179,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-joy-a-holiday-gift-making-proj/9887565/","projectTitle":"Crafting Joy: a Holiday Gift-Making Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9585898,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! Because of your incredible generosity, our project, \"Visual Supports for All Learners!,\" is fully funded. The items you provided—including a new laminator, a hot glue gun, and large easel pads—are absolutely transformative for our special education classroom. These aren't just tools; they are the essential building blocks we needed to create lasting, high-quality visual aids. This support enables us to finally retire our worn-out materials and craft beautiful, durable resources like clear schedules, communication boards, and complex task analysis charts that will support our students for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly enhances the learning experience for my students by providing them with the structure they need to succeed. Visual supports are critical for reducing anxiety, clarifying expectations, and fostering independence for students with learning differences. With these new, sturdy aids, our students can better understand and follow classroom routines, clearly express their needs, and confidently navigate multi-step activities. This results in more time spent learning and less time spent frustrated. Thank you for making our classroom a more accessible, predictable, and ultimately more successful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1755695171660,"projectUrl":"project/visual-supports-for-all-learners/9585898/","projectTitle":"Visual Supports for All Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9571096,"letterContent":"Your contributions have provided us with essential access to Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) resources. These digital tools and materials are the cornerstone of a tailored and impactful learning environment for our special education students. Because of you, we can now access specialized activities, differentiated instruction packets, and visual supports that are crucial for helping each student meet their individualized goals, moving beyond generic curriculum to provide truly personalized education.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond purchasing general supplies; it directly impacts how my 14 young students learn and succeed. The specialized resources purchased with your donation enable me to break down complex concepts into manageable, engaging steps, accommodating diverse learning styles and abilities in our classroom. This not only boosts their academic progress in areas like reading and math but also builds their confidence and encourages independence. Thank you for investing in the specialized needs and academic potential of our students. We promise to utilize these customized resources every day to foster a supportive, effective, and joyful learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1755695170118,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-for-special-education-resources/9571096/","projectTitle":"TpT for Special Education Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9756874,"letterContent":"On behalf of my brilliant 3rd and 4th-grade students, thank you for making our \"Book Nook\" dream a reality! This project is already transforming the reading experience in our special day class.\r\n\r\nFor our neurodivergent learners, traditional reading can sometimes be an anxious chore. Your donation changed that by providing high-interest, humorous titles like Dog Man and My Book with No Pictures. These books turn anxiety into joyful engagement, proving that reading can be fun and hilarious. We're already seeing huge leaps in reading confidence as students voluntarily choose books they can't put down.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the collection of Social-Emotional Learning books and Differing Abilities titles are invaluable. By seeing themselves in inclusive stories like NEURODIVERGENT VOICES, students feel empowered and understood, developing empathy and strengthening their social skills.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just bought books; you've created an inclusive space where my students can discover a lifelong love of reading and find their own story. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1758775464088,"projectUrl":"project/reading-for-success/9756874/","projectTitle":"Reading for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9730542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom! Your support has immediately impacted our 3rd-4th Special Day students' literacy journey.\r\n\r\nIt is important to share that the iPad and Apple Pencil create an accessible digital learning station. This technology removes barriers for students with fine motor or visual challenges, allowing them to practice handwriting and track text with pixel-perfect precision when traditional paper and pencil were frustrating.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students is the interactive drawing and writing—they are thriving using a tool that instantly responds to their intent! One student, who used to avoid writing tasks due to a weak grip, now actively volunteers to trace letters with the Pencil, showing a wonderful boost in confidence and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe leveled readers and professional resources you supplied further ensure I can meticulously monitor this growth and tailor instruction to each student's IEP goals. You've given our classroom the foundational tools needed to close the reading gap, making literacy attainable for every student. We are deeply grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1758806804894,"projectUrl":"project/aiding-literacy-tools-for-special-educa/9730542/","projectTitle":"Aiding Literacy: Tools for Special Education Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9696981,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for fully funding our DonorsChoose project! Your incredible generosity is already transforming our classroom. The new STEM Bins, crystal kits, and rocket launchers provide essential hands-on experiences that empower our students to be active discoverers.\r\n\r\nThey are no longer just reading about science—they are doing it. Students are collaborating to design structures, nurturing living things with the growing kits, and experiencing the physics of flight firsthand. These tools are fostering key skills like persistence and critical thinking (inspired by our new problem-solving books), ensuring every student, from first to fourth grade, can see that STEM Can Be Me. We are profoundly grateful for your support in inspiring our future scientists and engineers!","fullyFundedDate":1758215559735,"projectUrl":"project/stem-materials-to-teacher-stem-skills/9696981/","projectTitle":"STEM Materials to Teacher STEM Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9696558,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in the potential of our creative and imaginative special day class students! Your donation has done more than just supply our classroom; it has unlocked a world of hands-on science, engineering, and art.\r\n\r\nThe potential these materials bring is immense. The air-dry clay provides a critical, sensory outlet for developing fine motor skills and spatial reasoning, helping our students translate abstract ideas into tangible, 3D designs.\r\n\r\nThe birdhouse and wind chime kits take learning beyond the textbook and into real-world application. Imagine the pride our students will feel seeing a bird use a house they constructed—this experience teaches basic engineering, physics (sound vibrations), and a valuable connection to local ecology.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most powerful are the butterfly kits. These bring the life cycle to our desks, offering a truly unique and memorable lesson in biology. This close-up observation will captivate their attention and foster a lifelong sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.\r\n\r\nYour contribution makes our classroom dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring, ensuring every student can discover their inner scientist and build confidence. We are profoundly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757508511168,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-all/9696558/","projectTitle":"STEM for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9555657,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to announce that our project, \"Essential Supplies for a Healthy and Organized Classroom,\" got fully funded thanks to your incredible generosity! Your contributions provided crucial items like hand sanitizer, surface cleaning wipes, and high-quality notebooks. These are more than just supplies; they are the foundation of a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment for my elementary school students. Because of you, our classroom has remain a healthy space where students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn, removing the burden from the students and their families to provide these essential basics.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond the physical items we received. You have given my 14 young students the gift of organization, security, and cleanliness, which directly translates into increased focus and a more productive school year. The new composition notebooks will help our students organize their thoughts and ideas, while the cleaning supplies ensure we can maintain a welcoming and hygienic space daily. Thank you for investing in the well-being and academic success of our future leaders. We promise to put every item to good use and continue to build a healthy, organized, and joyful classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1755695171976,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-a-healthy-and-org/9555657/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for a Healthy and Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"},{"teacherId":3087778,"projectId":9153573,"letterContent":"The Spring Festival served as a powerful incentive designed to motivate and engage our students in their learning while fostering a strong sense of community. Through your generous donation we were able link participation in the festival to positive attendance and academic habits, the school provided students with both a short-term goal and a meaningful reward for their efforts. This not only helped to increase daily attendance rates, but also encouraged students to develop responsibility and consistency that will benefit them throughout their academic journey.\r\n Beyond attendance, the festival created an inclusive environment where every student had the opportunity to celebrate. For many of our children, our school events like these, may be the only chance they get to experience a seasonal celebration with games, activities, and shared joy. The Spring Festival helped, by ensuring all students taking part in an experience that promoted happiness, belonging, and positive memories.The excitement was immediate as students saw the variety of prizes available. Their faces lit up with big smiles and the atmosphere was filled with energy and joy. Overall, the children's reactions demonstrated that the prizes were powerful motivators that made students feel recognized and valued. Words will never fully express how grateful we are. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1742823942363,"projectUrl":"project/spring-festival/9153573/","projectTitle":"Spring Festival","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casillas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3087778"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9445495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project, \"Cricut for Creativity & Inclusion.\" Your support has a direct and meaningful impact on my students, and I am so grateful for your investment in their education.\r\n\r\nIn my special day class, every student has unique needs, and your donation will help me create a truly inclusive and dynamic learning environment. The new Cricut Maker 4 and accompanying supplies—including a LUXJA bag, vinyl, cardstock, and heat transfer vinyl—are more than just tools. They are powerful educational assets that will allow me to provide hands-on, visual, and tactile learning experiences that are essential for my students' success.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping me unlock new possibilities for engagement and skill development, and it will help me provide my students with the resources they need to thrive. Thank you again for your incredible kindness and for investing in the future of these amazing learners.","fullyFundedDate":1752196095690,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-for-creativity-inclusion/9445495/","projectTitle":"Cricut for Creativity & Inclusion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonnie Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4788369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742454256529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswongrsp"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7476","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":534,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":89.9,"schoolId":7476,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sheridan Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sheridan Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/sheridan-street-elementary-school/7476"}