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We appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764732556920,"projectUrl":"project/safety-first/9882962/","projectTitle":"Safety First","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1188621_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449258795846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garrison"},{"teacherId":10167927,"projectId":9572882,"letterContent":"This project has truly transformed our classroom in ways I could only dream of at the beginning of the year.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources every single day. The class set of headphones has made a huge difference during i-Ready time, allowing students to focus on their personalized reading and math lessons without distractions. They are able to hear instructions clearly, work independently, and stay engaged in their learning. The writing tablets have been a game-changer in small group instruction. 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We are currently working on building complete sentences and explaining our thinking in math. With these resources, students will continue rotating through small groups where they practice writing, listening, and hands-on math skills at their own pace. These tools are helping them build independence, confidence, and a love for learning—and that is something they will carry with them far beyond first grade. Thank you for giving my students such meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1758915660346,"projectUrl":"project/ms-alvarados-classroom-project/9572882/","projectTitle":"Ms. Alvarado's Classroom Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10167927"},{"teacherId":6358133,"projectId":9797546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our school now has radios that have greatly improved communication among all school employees, helping us better support students throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhile many people use technology at home, school communication tools serve a different and very important purpose. The radios allow staff to communicate quickly and clearly in real time, which helps us respond promptly to student needs, coordinate support, and maintain a safe, well-organized learning environment. When adults can communicate efficiently, students benefit from smoother transitions, fewer disruptions, and more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new technology for our staff and students is the immediate connection it provides. Whether it's calling for assistance, sharing important information, or coordinating during busy times like arrival, recess, or dismissal, the radios make everyone feel more connected and supported. Students have noticed how quickly adults can help and how calmly situations are handled, which gives them a stronger sense of security at school.\r\n\r\nCertain students have especially benefited from this improved communication. Students who need additional support—whether for medical, behavioral, or social-emotional needs—are receiving help more quickly and consistently. Knowing that adults can communicate instantly has helped these students feel safer and more confident, and it has allowed staff to proactively meet their needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our school community by strengthening communication, safety, and support for every student. 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The screens provide students and staff with some privacy and make students feel more comfortable as they are protected from people walking or driving along the streets. The privacy screens also look so much nicer than just a plain chain link fence. The green privacy screens blend in nicely with the neighborhood and add color to our school. Thank you for helping our school to get these privacy screens. 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About this school
Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Sun Valley, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 265 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.4:1.
Its teachers have had 139 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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82%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School
$80,032
raised using DonorsChoose
139
projects
funded
31
teachers
funded
539
donors
21
projects
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
20
projects for
books
9
projects
for
art supplies
Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School has received support from
465 individuals from California and
74 individuals out-of-state.