{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 School","outOfStateSupporters":9.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":681999,"projectId":10715365,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us **stock up, read on, and keep learning!** Your generosity has provided my students with much-needed classroom supplies and exciting new books that encourage reading beyond their regular assignments. Students have been putting the highlighters, scissors, sticky notes, and markers to good use during historical document analysis, interactive activities, and collaborative projects. These everyday supplies make a tremendous difference in keeping our classroom organized, creative, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nThe new books, including *Sunrise on the Reaping*, *Project Hail Mary*, and *Tripwire*, are especially exciting additions to our classroom library! While my history classes focus heavily on reading primary sources, analyzing evidence, and developing historical arguments, I also want students to discover the enjoyment of reading for themselves. These books offer opportunities to explore different genres, strengthen reading comprehension, make connections between characters and events, and think critically about the choices people make. Students can choose a book to enjoy when they finish assignments early, giving them an opportunity to read for pleasure rather than simply completing another assignment.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support everything from Medieval History projects to AP World History document analysis and Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon preparation. My goal is to help students become confident readers, critical thinkers, and independent learners while making our classroom a place where curiosity is encouraged. Thank you for providing both the practical supplies we use every day and the books that can inspire a lifelong love of reading. Your support means so much to my students and me! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1791917219699,"projectUrl":"project/stock-up-read-on-and-keep-learning/10715365/","projectTitle":"Stock Up, Read On, and Keep Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrie Wan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681999_orig.jpg?crop=3011,3011,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758059584491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wan"},{"teacherId":51224,"projectId":10268220,"letterContent":"My students are using the Pioneer DJ FLX 4 to listen to music and learn how to operate the deck. They are figuring out how to add effects and change the sound to create something totally new. What I love most is that they get to choose their own music, feel it in their bodies, and express themselves in a way that feels natural to them. Watching them let go of stress through music has been really inspiring.\r\n\r\nThis DJ deck has really motivated my students in a way I didn't expect. They finish their work faster. They ask for it. They want to play it more and more. That energy really shows up in the room. Seeing kids step up to the deck and just let it out through music is something special. It is exactly what this project was created for.\r\n\r\nYes! Three girls in my class have really taken to the DJ FLX 4. They love the way it sounds and they are always eager to get to the deck and explore. On top of that I also run an afterschool enrichment program where select students chose to keep going and deepen what they are learning. They learn how to use it for breathwork and somatic movement to help reduce their stress. Also, the fact that kids are voluntarily staying after school to spend more time with this technology says everything. They are not just warming up to it they are genuinely excited about it. \r\n\r\nI am planning to teach students so they can play for the whole school and share their new found knowledge at a school event.","fullyFundedDate":1786541695457,"projectUrl":"project/from-stressed-to-expressed-a-dj-deck-fo/10268220/","projectTitle":"From Stressed to Expressed: A DJ Deck for Student Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ichikawa-Masi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp51224_orig.jpg?crop=3840,3840,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714583306830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/masi"},{"teacherId":9619602,"projectId":10456077,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations to my classroom! My students were so excited to see all the new tech-free games that I was able to get because of your donations. Students who used to be glued to their screens are now plying Monopoly, marble run and countless other games. I've never heard so much silliness and laughter during my Fun Friday time. I've seen students work on their cooperation and emotion management as they play against their peers. \r\n\r\nMoreover, as they are playing these games, students are working on math, reading and critical thinking skills. As they play Monopoly, they are working on addition and subtraction fluency and budgeting. With the puzzles, students are working on critical thinking skills and learning to persevere when things don't go their way. The marble run helps to bring out the engineers in my class! \r\n\r\nI am forever grateful for your generosity and I wish you could hear how much joy you have given my students.","fullyFundedDate":1787591451997,"projectUrl":"project/throwing-it-back-to-the-unplugged-days/10456077/","projectTitle":"Throwing It Back to the Unplugged Days!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emily Yamano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9619602"},{"teacherId":681999,"projectId":10537633,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our classroom cooler, calmer, and more focused! The mini fans have quickly become one of the most popular resources in our classroom, especially during these extremely hot days. Many of my students come into class directly from PE literally dripping with sweat and trying to cool down while also being expected to immediately transition into learning. Students were so excited when they saw the new fans and now regularly grab one and plug it directly into their Chromebook while they work.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see how something so small can make such an immediate difference. Instead of spending the beginning of class distracted by how hot and uncomfortable they feel, students can turn on a fan, cool down, and settle into their work. The fans have been used during independent reading and writing, Chromebook assignments, document analysis, and review activities across my Medieval History, World History, and AP World History classes. They give students a simple way to manage their own comfort without interrupting instruction or taking time away from learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will be tackling increasingly challenging reading, writing, projects, and AP Exam preparation. With Southern California's hot weather, these fans will continue to be especially valuable for helping students feel comfortable enough to focus on those challenges. Thank you for providing a resource that my students genuinely use and appreciate every day and for helping create a classroom where they can stay cool, calm, and focused on big learning! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1790202326481,"projectUrl":"project/cool-calm-and-focused-mini-fans-for-b/10537633/","projectTitle":"Cool, Calm, and Focused: Mini Fans for Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrie Wan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681999_orig.jpg?crop=3011,3011,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758059584491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wan"},{"teacherId":681999,"projectId":10366435,"letterContent":"As you can see in the photos, students were genuinely excited to receive their awards and proud to show them off. After spending an entire school year preparing for a challenging college-level exam, having something tangible to recognize their accomplishment made their success feel even more special.\r\n\r\nThese awards also give me an opportunity to celebrate academic achievement publicly and show my current students what is possible. My younger students can see former students being recognized for succeeding in AP World History and begin imagining themselves reaching that same goal someday. For my AP students, the awards reinforce that all of the studying, writing practice, review sessions, and perseverance leading up to the AP Exam are worth the effort.\r\n\r\nMy former students now have a lasting reminder of what they accomplished, while my current AP World History students are beginning their own journey toward becoming our next AP Champions. Thank you for helping me create a tradition that celebrates academic success and encourages students to continue challenging themselves. I am especially grateful to the many families—including new families at our school—who helped make this recognition possible! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1787236535420,"projectUrl":"project/medals-for-ap-champions/10366435/","projectTitle":"Medals for AP Champions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrie Wan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681999_orig.jpg?crop=3011,3011,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758059584491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wan"},{"teacherId":681999,"projectId":10261845,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide custom medals to every member of our Academic Decathlon and Academic Pentathlon teams, ensuring that every student's hard work and dedication were recognized. The impact was immediate. Students were excited to receive their medals and proudly showed them off to classmates, teachers, family members, and especially at graduations. For some students, this was the first academic award they had ever received, making the experience especially meaningful.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was presenting the medals to students who had spent months studying, competing, and supporting their teammates but had not earned an official competition medal. Seeing their smiles and hearing them talk about displaying their medals at home reminded me how important recognition can be. Many students will proudly wear their medals to 8th Grade Culmination and High School Graduation, celebrating not only their accomplishments but also the perseverance it took to achieve them. During a team lunch, I was also able to announce that our 8th-grade Academic Pentathlon team placed 3rd overall in the nation, and that six additional national medals would soon be arriving in the mail. The excitement and pride in the room were unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThese medals have already helped build enthusiasm for the future. Younger students have asked how they can join Academic Pentathlon and Academic Decathlon, and team members are encouraging friends to participate next year. Thanks to your support, our students have a lasting reminder that hard work, teamwork, and determination matter. You helped us celebrate the idea that at our small but mighty school, we never give up on a medal-worthy dream.","fullyFundedDate":1778518205586,"projectUrl":"project/never-give-up-on-a-medal-worthy-dream/10261845/","projectTitle":"Never Give Up on a Medal-Worthy Dream","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrie Wan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681999_orig.jpg?crop=3011,3011,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758059584491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wan"},{"teacherId":51224,"projectId":10141330,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my class with meditation pillows and grounding mats. It is an integral part of my classroom now. Students have been doing meditation, however now, they are so happy to have these pillows to meditate on. The grounding mat students are asking to go on them more and more when they are dysregulated. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited, they were fighting for the meditation pillows, but I told them to share and they were very kind to let each other take turns to use them every day so far. They were so excited to take off their shoes and sit Lotus style and really practice the meditation like a pro, that some of them are really doing it. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for contributing to this project that furthers my goal in keeping students happy and regulated throughout the school day. I believe it is essential to give students a safe environment where they can thrive and just relax. I hope all schools adopt these practices. The next steps for my classroom is to get more different types of regulation tools that help with their need to be safe and grounded in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778001803460,"projectUrl":"project/nervous-system-regulation-for-students/10141330/","projectTitle":"Nervous System Regulation for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ichikawa-Masi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp51224_orig.jpg?crop=3840,3840,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714583306830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/masi"},{"teacherId":681999,"projectId":10048174,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, the bicycle desk has become one of the most exciting and impactful additions to our classroom! From the moment students saw it, they were immediately curious and eager to try it out. Many students now ask if they can use the bike desk during independent work, reading activities, and writing assignments because it helps them stay focused and calm while still being able to move. It has quickly become a positive tool for helping students channel their energy in a productive and non-disruptive way.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest successes has been during longer classroom activities, especially in AP World History and Academic Decathlon preparation. During a recent document analysis activity, one student who normally struggles to stay seated and focused was able to pedal quietly while fully participating in the lesson and completing their work. It was wonderful to see how movement helped increase both focus and confidence. Other students have also shared that using the bicycle desk helps them feel less restless and more comfortable during class.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, the bicycle desk will remain an important support tool for students across all my classes and academic teams. It has helped create a more flexible and student-centered classroom where students can better regulate their energy and stay engaged in learning. Thank you for helping us create an environment where students can truly thrive—both academically and personally!","fullyFundedDate":1778532144593,"projectUrl":"project/pedal-and-progress-a-bicycle-desk-for-f/10048174/","projectTitle":"Pedal and Progress: A Bicycle Desk for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrie Wan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681999_orig.jpg?crop=3011,3011,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758059584491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wan"},{"teacherId":681999,"projectId":10048087,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our new collaborative tables have completely transformed the atmosphere of our classroom! Students were immediately excited when they walked in and saw the new tables replacing the old chipped ones that had become too small and uncomfortable for many of them. Several students commented on how much more comfortable they felt, especially my taller high school students who no longer have to bump their knees on the bars underneath the old desks. It may seem simple, but having clean, functional, and appropriately sized tables made students feel valued and respected from the very first day.\r\n\r\nThe tables are now used every day across AP World History, 10th Grade World History, 7th Grade Medieval History, Academic Decathlon, and Academic Pentathlon. One especially memorable moment was during a collaborative AP World History document analysis activity, where students spread out their materials, worked together comfortably, and were far more engaged in discussion than before. The new setup encourages teamwork, movement, and communication in ways the previous tables simply could not support.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these tables will remain the center of our classroom community—supporting group projects, historical simulations, competition preparation, and everyday learning. Your support has helped create a classroom environment that feels welcoming, collaborative, and ready for success. Thank you for believing in my students and helping our classroom grow stronger together!","fullyFundedDate":1778518159487,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-tables/10048087/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrie Wan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681999_orig.jpg?crop=3011,3011,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758059584491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wan"},{"teacherId":681999,"projectId":10206656,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has become a little cooler, cleaner, and much more colorful! The USB mini fans were an instant hit with students, especially during warm afternoons and after PE. Students were so excited to plug them into their Chromebooks and immediately commented on how much more comfortable they felt during class. The disinfecting wipes have also been used constantly to help us maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment, especially during busy days with multiple classes and team practices.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has come from the new colorful markers. Instead of only having the standard colors, students now have a wider variety to use for anchor charts, review games, collaborative activities, and visual notes. During a recent AP World History review activity, students created colorful historical timelines and comparison charts that made information much easier to organize and remember. The bright colors increased participation and creativity, and students took real pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue into the school year, these resources will keep supporting students across AP World History, World History, Medieval History, Academic Decathlon, and Academic Pentathlon. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable, engaged, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can truly thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1778007060823,"projectUrl":"project/cool-clean-and-colorful-learning/10206656/","projectTitle":"Cool, Clean, and Colorful Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrie Wan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681999_orig.jpg?crop=3011,3011,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758059584491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wan"},{"teacherId":681999,"projectId":10166495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your donation is helping replenish the essential supplies our classroom relies on every day—from markers and colored pencils to scissors and tape. It also helps provide fun team items like headbands for our Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon teams to wear during SuperQuiz, building team spirit and unity.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will feel prepared, supported, and proud—both in the classroom and at competition this Saturday. I'm so grateful for your kindness! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1774291780556,"projectUrl":"project/restock-refresh-and-ready-to-learn/10166495/","projectTitle":"Restock, Refresh, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrie Wan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681999_orig.jpg?crop=3011,3011,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758059584491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wan"},{"teacherId":10305351,"projectId":9805050,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the materials, they were very happy to learn about the kind and generous donations we received. It made them feel special to know that there are community members out there who care about them and their educational experience.\r\n\r\nStudents have enjoyed using the new art materials already to illustrate beautiful holiday projects like Valentine's Day hearts for Día de San Valentín. They decorated Valentine's cards in the shape of hearts and put simple Spanish phrases in Spanish 1 or more complex poems or heartfelt expressions in Spanish 3.\r\n\r\nThese materials have been so hopeful not just for special holidays but also on a daily basis. For example, they are learning new phrases weekly by reading the inspirational Spanish signs that I change out on my whiteboard, like the one you see in the background of the photo of me reading a book. They have already used the dictionaries for written assignments, too. For weekly assessments, the pencils come in handy for scantrons and the testing dividers have been a nice upgrade.\r\n\r\nIn the coming weeks, I will be reading the children's books to Spanish 2 and 3 so they can learn new words. I would like to implement the art supplies for an upcoming vocabulary project in Spanish 3. Students will be learning about nature so I will ask them to draw a nature scene and label their drawing with new vocabulary words. 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