{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sheridan Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":10.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":10262456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students with these books for summer! Your generosity ensures that they have access to engaging, high-quality reading materials while school is out. By providing these books, you are helping to prevent the \"summer slide\" and fostering a genuine love for reading that will last long after the final bell rings.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students can continue their learning journey at home, exploring new worlds and strengthening their literacy skills. Your investment in their education is an invaluable gift that empowers them to start the next school year with confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nKnowing that these stories will keep my students' minds active and curious during their break is truly heartwarming. Providing them with the resources to explore their interests outside of the classroom makes a world of difference. Thank you for helping us make reading a vibrant part of their summer experience.","fullyFundedDate":1777955668570,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-summer/10262456/","projectTitle":"Books for Summer","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":10263565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project! Your generous gift has provided my students with essential, high-quality art supplies that allow them to explore their creativity in new and exciting ways. These materials have transformed our lessons, giving students the hands-on experience they need to express themselves and build confidence through art.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have the tools to create true masterpieces throughout the year. Your investment is fostering their imagination and passion for learning, which is an invaluable gift. We are deeply grateful to have you as a supporter of our classroom.\r\n\r\nSeeing the pride on my students' faces as they complete their projects has been truly wonderful. These materials aren't just art supplies; they are opportunities for my students to take risks, think critically, and see their own potential come to life. Your support has made this creative journey possible, and for that, we cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1778019339063,"projectUrl":"project/creating-masterpieces-a-year-of-hands-o/10263565/","projectTitle":"Creating Masterpieces: A Year of Hands-On Art","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":10128663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project! Your generosity has provided my students with invaluable social-emotional learning resources. These books are now helping my students navigate their feelings, develop empathy, and build stronger social skills both in the classroom and at home.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have the tools they need to better understand themselves and each other. Your investment in their growth truly makes a lasting impact on their emotional development and academic success. We are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nSeeing the students' excitement when they open these new books has been truly inspiring. These stories are sparking wonderful, honest conversations that are helping us build a more supportive and inclusive environment every single day. Thank you for helping us create such a positive space for learning and emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1777947341041,"projectUrl":"project/in-class-and-take-home-books-for-social/10128663/","projectTitle":"In-Class and Take-Home Books for Social Emotional Learning","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":10183570,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your support! For my 2nd through 4th graders, learning to read can feel like a mountain to climb, but these books make the journey so much more fun. Being in a Special Day Program, my students thrive on hands-on, high-interest materials, and having familiar faces like Pokémon and the Ninja Turtles to cheer them on is a total game-changer.\r\n\r\nThe impact here is huge. You're not just putting books on a shelf; you're giving my kids the confidence to look at a page and realize they can actually \"break the code.\" Instead of feeling frustrated, they get to feel like superstars. These decodables provide the exact kind of repetitive, multi-sensory practice they need to finally see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nSeeing that \"aha!\" moment when a student blends their first words is the best part of my job, and your generosity makes those moments happen every single day. You've given them tools that match their resilience and hard work, and you've opened up a whole new world of stories for them to explore. We are all so excited to dive into these new adventures—thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1775658947133,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-multi-sensory-phonic/10183570/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy: Multi-Sensory Phonics for Diverse 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":9936665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Clean Hands, Healthy Minds\" project! Your support ensures that my 3rd and 4th-grade Special Day Class students have the essential hygiene and self-care supplies they need to stay healthy and focused on their learning. It truly means the world to us to have donors who care so deeply about our students' well-being and basic needs, especially in a community where these resources can make such a significant difference.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these supplies goes far beyond just cleanliness; they are vital tools for teaching our diverse learners independence and life skills. For students with special needs, mastering self-care routines is a crucial step toward autonomy and confidence. By providing items like hand sanitizer, soap, and tissues, you are helping us create a safe, healthy environment where my students can thrive physically and academically, allowing them to focus on their goals without the distraction of preventable illness.","fullyFundedDate":1764726374619,"projectUrl":"project/clean-hands-healthy-minds-hygiene-inde/9936665/","projectTitle":"Clean Hands, Healthy Minds: Hygiene Independence and Self-Care for Students","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":9935699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Sparking Creativity\" project! With the new sticker printer, cutting machine, and vast array of craft supplies, my students now have the tools to turn abstract lessons into tangible, creative masterpieces. These resources allow our 3rd and 4th-grade learners to design their own visual aids for Language Arts and prototype engineering concepts in STEM, making the curriculum more accessible and exciting than ever before.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials on my Special Day Class students is profound, as they thrive on multi-sensory and kinesthetic learning. By creating their own labels, diagrams, and artistic projects, they are developing critical fine motor skills, design thinking, and a deeper ownership of their education. Your support has transformed our classroom into a vibrant maker-space where every student—regardless of their learning style—can feel like a successful innovator and creator.","fullyFundedDate":1764604515685,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-creativity-hands-on-stem-lit/9935699/","projectTitle":"Sparking Creativity: Hands-On STEM & Literacy with a Sticker Maker","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":9935666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in bringing \"Diverse & Engaging Books for Winter Reading\" to our classroom! Your donation has provided my 3rd and 4th-grade Special Day Class students with a vibrant collection of stories that capture the magic of the season and the beauty of our world's many cultures. These books offer our learners the vital opportunity to see their own identities reflected on the pages while also opening windows into new perspectives, fostering a deep and inclusive love for literacy.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these books on my students is truly transformative. For many of my diverse learners, having access to high-interest, relatable stories is the key to breaking through literacy barriers and building reading confidence. By creating an engaging and cozy winter reading environment with these new materials, you are helping to turn reading from a challenging task into a joyful adventure. These resources empower my students to develop critical thinking skills and empathy, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive as lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1764604517072,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-engaging-books-for-winter-read/9935666/","projectTitle":"Diverse & Engaging Books for Winter Reading","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":9882191,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the essential tools to transform our classroom into an innovative discovery lab! With the addition of the iPad, Artie 3000 robot, and VR Atlas kits, my students now have the technology needed to explore coding, engineering, and global science in a truly immersive way. Your generosity has bridged a significant technology gap, giving these bright learners access to the same cutting-edge resources as their peers in better-funded communities.\r\n\r\nThese materials are already making a profound impact on my special day students by turning abstract concepts into tangible, hands-on experiences. By programming a robot or exploring the world through virtual reality, they are developing critical problem-solving skills and a newfound confidence in their ability to navigate the future. You aren't just providing supplies; you are inspiring a lifelong curiosity and empowering a new generation of active thinkers and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1763567423276,"projectUrl":"project/stem-materials-for-stem-learning/9882191/","projectTitle":"STEM Materials for STEM Learning","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":9656021,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our STEM lab to life! These microscopes and body models allow my 3rd and 4th grade Special Day Class students to transition from passive observers to active scientists. Your generosity provides the tactile tools our diverse learners need to master complex science concepts through hands-on discovery.\r\n\r\nBeyond the lab equipment, the voice amplifier and technology tools ensure every student can hear and engage fully. This support bridges the gap for our classroom, empowering these young innovators to build the confidence and critical thinking skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex world.","fullyFundedDate":1761951033182,"projectUrl":"project/launching-a-hands-on-stem-lab-for-divers/9656021/","projectTitle":"Launching a Hands-On Stem Lab for Diverse 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":1241156,"projectId":9931324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with the books Separate Is Never Equal and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Your generosity has already begun to transform our reading time: students are using these texts to build background knowledge, practice close reading strategies, record reflections, and connect historical events to personal experiences. Having classroom copies ensures every student can engage deeply with the stories and participate fully in discussions and activities.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during our first shared reading and response activity. After a chapter from Separate Is Never Equal, small groups used guided prompts to trace Sylvia Mendez's courage and the steps that led to change; their conversations were thoughtful and surprisingly sophisticated. Another standout was when we read an excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and then watched students sketch windmill designs inspired by William Kamkwamba's problem‑solving. Many students shouted ideas and eagerly shared how they might build solutions for challenges in our own community. When the class first saw the new books, they clapped and rushed to flip through the pages, comparing illustrations and previewing chapters; that excitement carried into several days of lively discussion.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these books will anchor a cross‑curricular unit on resilience and civic action. Students will use the texts as mentor examples for writing opinion pieces, create timelines linking events from the stories to local history, and design short presentations about young change‑makers. Thank you for investing in literature that sparks empathy, models perseverance, and inspires our students to think critically about the past and act boldly in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1767207771818,"projectUrl":"project/separate-is-never-equal-the-boy-who-har/9931324/","projectTitle":"Separate Is Never Equal /The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gleason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1241156_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517704419934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-gleason"},{"teacherId":1241156,"projectId":9899078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with the \"Notebooks for Note‑taking.\" Your generosity has already made a visible difference: students use the multicolored notebooks to organize classwork, jot down reflections, track vocabulary, and sketch diagrams. Assigning a color to each subject helps students find notes quickly and review more efficiently, which has improved both daily routines and study habits.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during a recent science inquiry when groups used blue notebooks for hypotheses, orange for experimental data, and green for conclusions and next‑step questions. As groups shared their findings, their organized notebooks made their thinking clear and confident; students beamed with pride as they presented. When the class first saw the bright notebooks, they cheered, compared colors, and immediately sorted their materials — several students exclaimed, \"This will make studying so much easier!\"\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, your gift will support a cross‑curricular project on community innovators. Students will use their notebooks to take notes during readings, draft interview questions, and compile research for final presentations that combine history, science, and personal reflection. Thank you for investing in tools that help our students think more clearly, collaborate more effectively, and love learning more deeply.","fullyFundedDate":1767254296869,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-for-notetaking/9899078/","projectTitle":"Notebooks for Notetaking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gleason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1241156_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517704419934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-gleason"},{"teacherId":4788369,"projectId":9801133,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your generosity fully funded our Literacy Lab, bringing critical hands-on learning to my Special Day Class students. The new Fire tablets, Osmo kits, and multi-sensory workbooks are transforming our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Amazon Fire tablets are the digital heart of our lab, providing individualized practice tailored to each student's specific IEP goals. The Osmo games make spelling, functional math, and communication incredibly engaging, moving us beyond traditional worksheets. This equipment allows for truly differentiated instruction, turning isolated practice into motivating, collaborative learning. Our students are gaining confidence and essential skills, putting them on the path to thrive. Your support ensures they have the specialized resources needed to succeed academically and grow independently. We are deeply grateful for this amazing impact!","fullyFundedDate":1760705096403,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-literacy-lab-hands-on-lear/9801133/","projectTitle":"Building Our Literacy Lab: Hands-On Learning for Special Education","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":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":89.8,"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"}