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The paper provided in the art supply in this project made a world of difference for my students coming from a title one School, which means they often don't have the means to get supply and the school is also under funded and makes it difficult to provide supplies for my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith great gratitude,\r\n Mr. Guerrero","fullyFundedDate":1778345690331,"projectUrl":"project/art-throughout-the-world/10276357/","projectTitle":"Art Throughout the World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":10266277,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and your donations. Snacks in my classroom are essential for my students coming from a title one School. This often means that students don't have the means to have breakfast or bring a snack to school and having a classroom pantry filled with snacks they have access to has been a game changer during the school year. These snacks have also serve as incentives for testing classroom participation and simply as rewards. Having every student have access to this classroom pantry build community and everyone felt welcome, thank you so much once again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778186504310,"projectUrl":"project/energy-snacks/10266277/","projectTitle":"Energy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":9207500,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation. The snacks that were provided to my classroom were essential to get them through their day through testing and simply through the school year. Often times working in a title one schools means that students do not have the means to have a snack for breakfast or a snack to buy during lunch. Having the snacks in the classroom and my students having access to them was a game changer. No one felt left out. 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Working in a title one school often times means that students come in without having breakfast or without being able to afford a snack for lunch, having the snacks in my classroom allows me to provide them with a much-needed snack that they desire and that brain fuel they need to get through the day so once again, thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746786967891,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9173801/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":9578776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations. My students in room 211 at Southeast Middle School appreciate your Pringles and Oreo as well as a pop tarts treats and snacks. Sometimes my kids come in late and miss breakfast or sometimes they miss lunch and knowing that I have a snack pantry for them to be able to get something to eat makes the world of difference. Sometimes the kids are not feeling like themselves sometimes they're feeling un energized and knowing that I could provide some snacks for fuel and energy again makes the world of difference once again thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758636527081,"projectUrl":"project/here-come-the-snacks/9578776/","projectTitle":"Here Come The Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":6634143,"projectId":10211742,"letterContent":"Your donation is vey much appreciated by the students and myself. My students come from an area that much isn't available. All of my students are on the Free Lunch program and to know they have received yummy snacks makes my heart happy. \r\n\r\nMy students are currently doing state exams and have three hour class periods; by hour 2 they are usually hungry (and let me know it). I tend to gather whatever items come my way and save them for the kids, but usually I do not have enough. This donation came at the most perfect time. I have been able to give the kids snacks, which has helped with tame their hunger and help them refocus their attention to their exam.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping and feeding my students. 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These snacks will provide a safe Haven for them to be able to have something for their day. Snacks can also be an incentive for them to participate in class, be more vocal and hopefully participate more. Once again room 211 at Southeast Middle School. Thank you for your kind donations.","fullyFundedDate":1777999124942,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-pantry/10013694/","projectTitle":"Classroom Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":10268623,"projectId":9742059,"letterContent":"Your kindness has transformed our library into something truly special. \"Cozy Meets Creative\" has created a Space to Read, Dream, and Build!\". Because of you, our library is now a space where students feel comfortable, inspired, and excited to learn.\r\nStudents are very excited about the new materials! They are all very excited to relax on the beanbag and sit near the colorful pillows. Many immediately grabbed books and settled into the cozy areas, while others couldn't wait to explore the creative supplies in the Makerspace. \r\n\r\nBeyond academics, this space has had a powerful social-emotional impact. Students are more relaxed, more willing to participate, read and learn. The cozy environment has created a sense of safety and belonging—especially for students who may feel overwhelmed or unsure in traditional classroom settings.\r\nNext, we will continue integrating hands-on projects and activities where students can create, be curious and enjoy learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference. Our library has become a place where students feel they belong and feel comfortable and safe. 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It's really helped students stay focused and get all of their committee work done on time for our school activities. This spring semester we've had a Glow in the Dark dance, a parent conference fundraiser, lunch activities for students during two weeks of testing, School Counselor Appreciation Week, \"Make a Friend Day\" for Valentine's Day, a Valentine's Day fundraiser, Black History Month, starting a school-wide recycling program, and there's still more to go! \r\n\r\nStudents were really excited to be able to use the stencils and markers to help us make creative signs that promoted all of these activities. Not everyone has artistic skills and it's nice to have the extra help to keep the posters we hang in the hallway looking professional. The sheet protectors have also helped us cut down on wasted paper by protecting the flyers we make. And the clock! No longer do I have students asking me what time it is or if it's time to clean up. Instead they're managing time themselves because of the wonderful clock that you donated. Thank you!\r\n\r\nWe really have accomplished so much already this semester and we couldn't have done it without your generosity. We still have more to do; an inclusion fair, Spring Spirit Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more activities for end of the year testing. We're so grateful to donors like you who are willing to support the difference we're trying to make at our school. Providing a sense of community and belonging goes such a long way in helping students feel connected to school and with closing the achievement gap. Thank you for being a part of the positive impact we're trying to make.","fullyFundedDate":1767228349495,"projectUrl":"project/powering-student-leadership/9753965/","projectTitle":"Powering Student Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tarr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp282840_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511381726081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tarr"},{"teacherId":10065590,"projectId":9436910,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to donate to my cause. We just celebrated our schools Fall Awards Ceremony for all grades 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Our students were recognized for their hard work. These students earned a 4.0 GPA, they received the Principals award along with the goodie bag with the items you donated for them. They didn't expect this surprise full of treats. They got very happy. They know their hard work does pays off. They walked around with their goodie bags all day. Once again, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760889073480,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-achievements-1-goodie-bag-at/9436910/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Achievements 1 Goodie Bag at a time.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10065590"},{"teacherId":10242118,"projectId":9734318,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Neurocreators Club and our entire school community, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your recent donation of art supplies to our neurodiverse middle school students. Your kindness has made a profound impact. Thanks to your support, our students have been able to express themselves, share their emotions, and communicate their thoughts through the beautiful and transformative power of art. 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About this school
Southeast Middle School is
a suburban public school
in South Gate, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 1,133 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.3:1.
Its teachers have had 273 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 6 - 8
1,133 Students
43 Teachers
2560 Tweedy BlvdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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97%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Jul 14, 2026
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Southeast Middle School
$136,715
raised using DonorsChoose
273
projects
funded
73
teachers
funded
806
donors
35
projects
for
basic supplies
52
projects for
technology
27
projects for
books
35
projects
for
art supplies
Southeast Middle School has received support from
602 individuals from California and
204 individuals out-of-state.