{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Topanga Elementary Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":12.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10242981,"projectId":9686249,"letterContent":"This iPad has been an incredible lifesaver, far beyond what I expected! I've been using it daily to display my math notes and model work for various small groups across two different grade levels, and it has completely transformed my effectiveness during small-group instruction.\r\nIt has also made a huge difference during whole-group lessons. I can now move freely around the classroom to check in with students as they work, all while projecting my notes from anywhere in the room.\r\nThe iPad has been especially helpful for students who are absent or need to make up work, since I can easily save and share digital copies of our class notes without relying on physical papers that can be misplaced.\r\nAnd with my projector working inconsistently lately, being able to photograph worksheets and AirPlay my notes from the iPad has truly been a lifesaver.\r\nThank you so much for providing a tool that has made such a meaningful impact on both my teaching and my students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1757423424465,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-because-theres-only-one-of-me/9686249/","projectTitle":"iPad Because... There's Only One of Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tecsroom10"},{"teacherId":103272,"projectId":9713563,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution is empowering the next generation of financially responsible, confident, and informed young individuals.\r\nThrough your support, I have been able to provide my 3rd grade students with critical financial education, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to manage their money wisely, plan for the futures, and navigate the complexities of the modern economy. These young learners are gaining a deeper understanding of budgeting, saving, investing, credit, and financial goal-setting. More importantly, they are developing a mindset that values long-term financial health and responsible decision making. \r\nAs they moved forward with the tools you've helped provide, we are confident that they will continue to make smarter financial choices.","fullyFundedDate":1757973828922,"projectUrl":"project/money-smart-kids-financial-literacy-for/9713563/","projectTitle":"Money Smart Kids: Financial Literacy for 3rd Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103272_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x940,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581282361194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ktwelch"},{"teacherId":103272,"projectId":9722641,"letterContent":"I'm writing to share the remarkable impact that the Active Bodies, Active Monds program has had on our students this year. What began as an initiative to promote physical activity and mental wellness has grown into a transformative experience that has strengthened our school community in profound ways. \r\nThrough regular movement-based activities, mindfulness exercises, and lesson focused on healthy lifestyles, students learned that taking care of their bodies directly supports their ability to learn, focus, and grow emotionally. I have noticed significant improvements in classroom engagement, cooperation, and self-regulation. Students who once struggled with attention or stress have discovered tools to manage their energy and emotions more effectively. Beyond academics, Active Bodies, Active Minds has helped students build confidence and resilience. They learned to set personal goals, celebrate progess, and support one another-both on the field and in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758339055741,"projectUrl":"project/active-bodies-active-minds-outdoor-phy/9722641/","projectTitle":"Active Bodies, Active Minds: Outdoor Physical Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103272_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x940,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581282361194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ktwelch"},{"teacherId":103272,"projectId":9748835,"letterContent":"The Grammatically Gifted & Ready to Learn project has made a remarkable difference in my classroom. Thanks to your generous support, my students are more confident, enaged, and motivated to express themselves through writing. They have developed stronger grammar and language skills, which has improved not only their writing but also their reading comprehension and communication abilities. Students who once struggled to participate in language activities are now eager to share their ideas, write creatively, and take pride in their work. The resources and materials funded by this project have transformed our learning environment into one that fosters curiosity, collaboration, and a genuine love for learning. Your contribution has done more than provide materials. It's empowered my students to believ in their potential and given them the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for making such a meaningful and lasting impact on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1758745340672,"projectUrl":"project/grammatically-gifted-ready-to-learn/9748835/","projectTitle":"Grammatically Gifted & Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103272_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x940,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581282361194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ktwelch"},{"teacherId":103272,"projectId":9780928,"letterContent":"The Painting Poetry Project has had a transformative impact on my classroom environment, student engagement, and overall learning culture. By combining visual art and creative writing, students have become more expressive, reflective, and confident in sharing their ideas.\r\n1. Increased Student Engagement:\r\nStudents are far more enthusiastic about poetry when it is connected to art. The creative process of illustrating their poems helps them connect emotionally to the text, making poetry less intimidating and more enjoyable. Even reluctant writers have shown increased participation and pride in their work.\r\n2. Deeper Understanding of Poetry:\r\nThe integration of painting with poetry encourages students to interpret imagery, tone , and symbolism on a deeper level. They move beyond simply identifying poetic devices and begin to explore how words and visuals can work together to convey meaning.\r\n3. Enhanced Creativity and Expression: Students have developed stronger creative thinking skills.","fullyFundedDate":1759584564664,"projectUrl":"project/painting-poetry-where-words-and-art-com/9780928/","projectTitle":"Painting Poetry: Where Words and Art Come Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103272_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x940,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581282361194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ktwelch"},{"teacherId":103272,"projectId":9705467,"letterContent":"I'm writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation that funded the purchase of a new computer for my classroom. Thanks to your support, I've been able to transform the learning experience for my students in ways I never imagined possible.\r\nSince receiving the new computer, I've been able to do the following:\r\n1. Enhance Engagement with Digital Learning Tools: The new computer has enabled me to use a wide range of educational software and interactive programs that engage my students in meaningful ways. These tools have not only enhanced their understaing of complex subjects but also fostered a love for learning. 2. Streamline Lesson Planning and Organization: I've been able to design and organize lessons more efficiently, incorporating multimedia resources such as videos, interactive simulations, and digital activities. This has made my teaching more dynamic and better tailored to each student's needs. 3. Faciliate Virtual Learning and Communication: The computer has allowed me to seamlessly conduct virtual lessons and stay connected with students and parents, even outside of the classroom. It's helped me stay on top of assignments, provide real-time feedbvack, and maintina an open line of communciation with families. \r\nYour investment in this technology has made a profound difference in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757858399755,"projectUrl":"project/technology-updgrade-for-3rd-grade-classr/9705467/","projectTitle":"Technology Updgrade for 3rd Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103272_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x940,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581282361194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ktwelch"},{"teacherId":47916,"projectId":9709116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the great resources! We will use many of the materials during our outdoor time, which is a big part of our program. The students love the bubble machine and had a great time chasing and catching bubbles!\r\n\r\nThe manipulative library materials were a big hit during outdoor time. Some students really enjoy quite time during our outdoor recess time and these items are perfect for 4-5 year olds. The simple machines are a great addition to our block play, which is an important part of our curriculum.\r\n\r\nThe phonemic awareness book has really helped me implement this important program and my students love learning sounds and words.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is deeply appreciated and the materials enrich our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758124864245,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-to-add-learning-fun/9709116/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends to Add Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weisberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482350062397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-weisberg"},{"teacherId":47916,"projectId":9699196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the wonderful art materials we received from this project. The students were thrilled to see the materials as we unpacked the boxes! They were excited to begin creating art, first with the Kwik Stix tempera paints, which they love because they dry so fast and the students can take their art home the same day as they create it. \r\n\r\nWe have been using the play dough and the rollers daily. I use the color we are focusing on each week. Last week we used the lilac for our week focusing on purple. The rollers work well and the students practiced stamping letters into the rolled out dough, spelling their names.\r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to water color painting this week and will add art activities incorporating all of the great materials. Thank you for making this possible for my TK students!","fullyFundedDate":1757540787040,"projectUrl":"project/we-feel-great-about-art/9699196/","projectTitle":"We Feel Great About Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weisberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482350062397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-weisberg"},{"teacherId":7228164,"projectId":5078142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Starting the school year from home was a big adjustment for my students, and they deeply miss the friendships and social connections that are such an important part of learning. With your generosity, we provided them with high-quality books to use in literature circles—our version of a book club, designed just for kids.\r\n\r\nThese books allowed my students to connect, share ideas, and build a love of reading, even while apart. Thanks to you, they'll continue growing socially, emotionally, and academically through thoughtful discussion and collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1597174164342,"projectUrl":"project/the-life-giving-power-of-literature/5078142/","projectTitle":"The Life-Giving Power Of Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Amenta-Shin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7228164_orig.jpg?crop=725,725,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596784209193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7228164"},{"teacherId":47916,"projectId":9177546,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to open the big boxes containing their new outdoor equipment! They couldn't wait for our afternoon outdoor time! We opened the boxes and discussed the safety rules for using the new equipment and then we tried out each item.\r\n\r\nThe tunnel was a big hit! The children took turns going through it one at a time and loved crawling through it. It is sturdy, and long enough to make it exciting as they reach the \"dark\" middle of the tunnel. Next we tried out the hula hoops. The children loved trying to keep them moving and they also tried rolling the hoops to each other.\r\n\r\nWe then used the catch cups. Those were a big hit! I was surprised that the children could catch the balls and they we too! They set up the balance beams and walked across them, maintaining their balance. It is wonderful to see them so excited to use our new equipment. Thank you for helping this a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1742944559884,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun-in-universal-transitional-k/9177546/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun in Universal Transitional Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weisberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482350062397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-weisberg"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7267","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":242,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":64,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.8,"schoolId":7267,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Topanga Elementary Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Topanga Elementary Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/topanga-learn-charter-school/7267"}