{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vanalden Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1217950,"projectId":9975586,"letterContent":"With heartfelt gratitude, thank you for your generous donation of materials to our 2nd grade classroom. Your support has transformed how my students learn and has made our classroom a place where learning is joyful, engaging, and fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, students now have hands-on tools and resources that bring lessons to life. Math becomes concrete when students manipulate blocks and pop its counters, and magnetic bills.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and remarkable. Students arrive eager to learn, excited to discover, and ready to participate. Lessons that once felt abstract are now tangible and meaningful. Struggling learners gain confidence through hands-on practice. Every child feels included and successful.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has made learning fun. Students laugh and celebrate small success during math activities, and beam with pride as they create and explore. Their enthusiasm and love of learning shine brighter each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a classroom where curiosity thrives, where every child feels capable, and where learning is an adventure. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' growth and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1774446359361,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-handson-centers-that-ma/9975586/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion: Hands‑On Centers That Make Number Sense Pop!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1217950_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763131132277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katyluc"},{"teacherId":1217950,"projectId":10136011,"letterContent":"With my deepest gratitude, thank you for the generous gift of chapter books to our classroom. Your support has brought immeasurable joy and excitement to my 26 second graders.\r\n\r\nThe moment the books arrived, students' faces lit up with pure delight. They could hardly wait to open the boxes and discover new stories. Now, every day, I watch them eagerly reach for their favorite titles—I Survived, Goosebumps, Dogman book series, Pizza Taco and Max Meow—and settle into reading with genuine enthusiasm and focus.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been remarkable. Students who were hesitant readers now ask to read during free time. Struggling readers feel proud holding chapter books, and fluent readers are challenged and engaged by longer stories. These books have sparked meaningful conversations about characters, predictions, and favorite moments. Small groups gather to share discoveries, and students ask to take books home to read with their families. Thank you for giving them a love for reading!","fullyFundedDate":1774446495963,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-fostering-a-love-of-readi/10136011/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books- Fostering a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1217950_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763131132277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katyluc"},{"teacherId":8334846,"projectId":9905822,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom economy is thriving once again! When my students saw the Smalmart items arrive, their excitement was immediate. They couldn't wait to see what new treasures were available and immediately began talking about how much class cash they needed to save. Watching them eagerly calculate their earnings and plan their purchases was such a rewarding moment. These items have become powerful motivators that encourage students to stay focused, complete their work, and make positive choices throughout the day.\r\n\r\nStudents are actively using the classroom economy in their daily routines. They earn class cash through their classroom jobs, responsible behavior, and academic effort, and they carefully manage their money by saving or spending it at Smalmart. This system naturally integrates math skills like counting money and budgeting while also reinforcing real-world lessons about responsibility, patience, and goal setting.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue participating in our classroom economy as they work toward their financial goals and make thoughtful decisions about saving and spending. They are already discussing strategies for earning more class cash and planning what they hope to purchase next. Your support has helped create an engaging environment where students are excited to learn, take ownership of their choices, and experience the real-life rewards of hard work. Thank you for making this possible for my class!","fullyFundedDate":1766598401498,"projectUrl":"project/restock-on-smalmart-aisles/9905822/","projectTitle":"Restock on Smalmart Aisles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8334846_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645763385898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim18"},{"teacherId":4055798,"projectId":9920002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for my students. Your generosity truly impacts the way we create classroom decorations and fun projects inside our 4th-grade classroom! \r\n\r\nMy students saw the machine and were questioning what it was for. I explained to them what we would be using it for, and they got so excited! They were even more excited when they noticed the new classroom posters, mini crafts, and decorations with their names on them! I love that an advanced piece of technology was able to not only brighten my classroom, but also brighten many little ones' days. \r\n\r\nI will be needing new labels very soon, which will give me the chance to use the Cricut to decorate and customize brand new ones for the classroom to put everyone's names on. I could even customize them to what the kids like! Another amazing feature about the Cricut Joy Xtra! Your donation truly unleashed the creative, artistic, and enthusiastic part of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764613547017,"projectUrl":"project/getting-crafty-and-creative-with-a-cricu/9920002/","projectTitle":"Getting Crafty and Creative With a Cricut Joy Xtra!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santivanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4055798_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479435316165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4055798"},{"teacherId":1217950,"projectId":9965296,"letterContent":"With heartfelt gratitude, thank you for bringing our hands‑on Health Heroes unit to life. Your generous support provided the materials and resources that turned science into an active, meaningful experience for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, learning about the human body and its nutritional needs was spot on, engaging, and so much fun for everyone. Students were able to experience hands‑on labs, role‑plays, and design challenges that deepened their understanding of organs, movement, and healthy choices. Day 1's mystery patient sparked curiosity and questions that launched deep learning about bodies and organs. On Day 2, students practiced real observation and data recording in labs—checking heartbeats, measuring height, and comparing tastes—building scientific habits that will last. Day 3's Health Heroes Clinic let them take on roles as doctors, nurses, and coaches, growing empathy, teamwork, and communication as they listened, diagnosed, and offered healthy solutions. Day 4's design challenge fostered creativity and safety thinking as teams created movement routines and healthy snacks. Finally, Day 5's community share let families see students lead clinics, demonstrate routines, and teach others—an unforgettable moment of pride and learning.\r\n\r\nYour gift did more than buy supplies; it created authentic opportunities for students to observe, question, collaborate, and take responsibility for learning and health. I've seen increased engagement, stronger scientific vocabulary, greater confidence in speaking and presenting, and real joy in discovery. These experiences will influence classroom routines and students' healthy choices for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our learners and for making this rich, hands‑on unit possible.","fullyFundedDate":1767033567232,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-our-bodies-a-handson-real/9965296/","projectTitle":"Caring for Our Bodies — A Hands‑On, Real‑World Role‑Play Inquiry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1217950_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763131132277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katyluc"},{"teacherId":1217950,"projectId":9918023,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom art project. Your generous gift turned a lesson into a hands‑on experience that all students could access and enjoy. When the students first saw the materials, the room buzzed with excitement — eyes widened at the colors and textures, hands reached eagerly to explore paints, papers, and tools. Some paused in quiet wonder, others dove in, swapping ideas and sketching plans. That moment of discovery sparked animated conversations and quick collaboration.\r\n\r\nThroughout the project, students used the resources creatively and thoughtfully. They planned designs, divided tasks, and solved problems when techniques didn't work as expected. Quiet learners gained confidence and often led small groups; advanced students mentored peers. The finished pieces reflect cultural connections and personal interests and now brighten our classroom, sparking conversations with families. Beyond art, this experience strengthened planning, fine motor skills, visual literacy, teamwork, and resilience.","fullyFundedDate":1764786807750,"projectUrl":"project/inspired-strokes-create-like-a-master-a/9918023/","projectTitle":"Inspired Strokes: Create Like a Master Artist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1217950_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763131132277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katyluc"},{"teacherId":4055798,"projectId":9795637,"letterContent":"I would like to express my immense gratitude for the donation of our Chromebook charging station. Your generosity has had an immediate, positive impact on our students and our daily teaching.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my students can now begin lessons with charged devices, so no one misses instructional learning time due to a dead battery. We also lessen transitional minutes as we spend more time on instruction and collaborative work and less time on device management. Digital assignments and formative assessments happen reliably, giving me timely data to tailor instruction and interventions.\r\n\r\nBest of all, small groups run smoothly! Devices are ready when students move between stations, and students know when to rotate, which increases their independence. \r\nYour gift supports equity in our lovely classroom. Many of my students rely on school devices to complete homework and class projects; having a dependable charging solution ensures every child can fully participate and access grade-level learning.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the charging station during math and writing workshops. Students enjoy taking responsibility for charging and storing their devices in an organized way, and I can tell it's helping build routines that strengthen focus and digital citizenship.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our learners. Your kindness not only supplied a useful tool, but it also helped create a steadier, more effective learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1762445616942,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-learning-chromebooks-easels/9795637/","projectTitle":"Power Up Learning: Chromebooks & Easels for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santivanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4055798_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479435316165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4055798"},{"teacherId":1217950,"projectId":9939002,"letterContent":"With heartfelt gratitude, thank you for supporting our classroom organization project. Your generous gift of labeled bins and student‑accessible carts is already transforming our daily routines and learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese materials promote independence—students can retrieve and return supplies during centers without adult help—and teach valuable executive‑function skills like organization and time management. Predictable, labeled spaces reduce conflicts, interruptions, and wasted minutes, creating smoother transitions and a calmer classroom where more time is spent learning. Mobile carts let me bring targeted materials to small groups quickly, supporting guided reading and math rotations with leveled readers, teacher copies, and manipulatives right at our table. Durable bins protect our books, manipulatives, and tech so we can sustain hands‑on, differentiated instruction all year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I will gain more instructional minutes each week for targeted phonics and math interventions. Students gain ownership of routines, increased confidence managing materials, and more focused practice during centers. The result is a kinder, more efficient classroom that supports every learner.\r\n\r\nI teach a diverse group of enthusiastic 2nd graders who thrive on hands‑on learning. Your generosity helps our classroom run like clockwork so I can spend less time managing materials and more time teaching. We are deeply thankful for your belief in our students and for investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1764745577176,"projectUrl":"project/organize-to-energize-materials-for-a-b/9939002/","projectTitle":"Organize to Energize — Materials for a Better Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1217950_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763131132277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katyluc"},{"teacherId":1217950,"projectId":9961492,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for supporting our project. Your generosity will make a lasting difference — for years to come students will sing with enthusiasm, explore movement and collaborate to bring ideas to life.\r\n\r\nRight now our students are eagerly learning harmonies, building confidence, and working together on choreography for the spring dance. Each spring we celebrate a multicultural dance where students share dances, costumes, and stories from different cultures. These events are highlights of the year: they build pride, community, and cross-cultural understanding.\r\n\r\n Thank you for investing in student voice, creativity, and inclusion. With amplified sound, our singers will be heard and our dancers will stay in rhythm, helping every student shine for this year and many more years to come! \r\n\r\nHappy New Year!","fullyFundedDate":1766794440658,"projectUrl":"project/sing-dance-shine-classroom-pa-for-per/9961492/","projectTitle":"Sing, Dance, Shine: Classroom PA for Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1217950_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763131132277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katyluc"},{"teacherId":1217950,"projectId":9911970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding a set of animal books for our classroom library! Students were thrilled when the animal books arrived. Their faces lit up, hands shot up to volunteer first picks. Our classroom was filled with excitement as they flipped through pages of vivid photographs and surprising facts and talking about the finds that they discovered for the first time. That initial excitement translated into sustained engagement: students returned to the books again and again during independent reading, partner work, and research time. They used the texts to formulate questions, gather evidence for reports, and create illustrated posters and presentations. Thanks to the books students are able to build on and sharpen research habits. They learned to skim for key details, take organized notes, and cross-check information across titles—while classroom discussions grew richer as the students referenced specific passages and compared species' behaviors and habitats. Beyond academic gains, the books sparked genuine curiosity about wildlife, leading to follow-up activities. Now we will use the learned information to build abitat dioramas and scientific inquiry that we can share with others.","fullyFundedDate":1764628732987,"projectUrl":"project/wild-discoveries-animal-research-for-cu/9911970/","projectTitle":"Wild Discoveries: Animal Research for Curious Second Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1217950_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763131132277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katyluc"},{"teacherId":1217950,"projectId":9917820,"letterContent":"On behalf of all our students, we sincerely thank you for your generous gift of the mobile library cart through DonorsChoose. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation:\r\n\r\nStudents have instant, easy access to a wider variety of books—encouraging more independent reading and choice-based learning.\r\nOur classroom routines are smoother: the cart brings books to small groups, literacy centers, and one-on-one conferences, so no child misses out because of limited time or circulation constraints.\r\nEngagement and excitement about reading have grown noticeably. Students who were once reluctant readers now explore new genres, share recommendations with classmates, and build confidence when they read aloud.\r\nI can better differentiate reading materials by leveling and interest, which supports stronger reading growth across abilities.\r\nThe cart has supported cross-curricular connections—books are now used more often during social studies, science, and writing lessons, deepening comprehension and sparking richer classroom discussions.\r\nYour generosity doesn't just move books around the room— it moves students forward. We appreciate you investing in our learners' curiosity and literacy. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every child can find a book that inspires them.","fullyFundedDate":1764786809126,"projectUrl":"project/library-on-wheels/9917820/","projectTitle":"Library on Wheels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1217950_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763131132277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katyluc"},{"teacherId":1217950,"projectId":9807585,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous gift of the Chromebook charging station. Thank you Ripple! Your thoughtful donation has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to the charging station:\r\n\r\nStudents arrive ready to work because devices are fully charged and available when class begins.\r\nLesson time is more productive — we spend less time troubleshooting dead batteries and more time on learning activities.\r\nSmall-group work and blended-learning stations run smoothly, allowing every student equal access to digital tools.\r\nStudents have developed greater responsibility for device care and organization, since chargers and cords are neatly stored and managed.\r\nOur ability to integrate digital resources into daily instruction has increased, enriching lessons with interactive content, research tasks, and formative assessments.\r\nYour support has improved both the efficiency of classroom routines and the quality of instruction. Most importantly, it has helped create a more equitable learning environment where every student can fully participate in technology-enabled learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and the positive impact it continues to have on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1762267616458,"projectUrl":"project/tech-ready-headphones-and-charging-stat/9807585/","projectTitle":"Tech Ready: Headphones and Charging Station to Boost Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1217950_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763131132277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katyluc"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7074","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":386,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.4,"schoolId":7074,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vanalden Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vanalden Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/vanalden-avenue-elementary-school/7074"}