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Thank you and Happy Holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1759515149133,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-our-imagination/9615653/","projectTitle":"Engineering Our Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":9547491,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us cross the finish line. The students were so happy with the Ozobots and couldn't wait to start coding them to navigate through a maze. The children were very excited to compete with their peers to see which robot reached the finish line first. I was amazed to see how they found creative ways to compete against each other.\r\nOnce again, thank you for believing in them and providing them with the tools necessary to continue developing their STEM skills. These are skills essential to succeed in school and society overall.","fullyFundedDate":1758820459897,"projectUrl":"project/the-future-is-in-our-hands-with-ozobots/9547491/","projectTitle":"The Future Is in Our Hands with Ozobots!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1250583,"projectId":9197010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The new books about female scientists have truly transformed the way my students experience reading and learning. These texts have introduced essential skills such as making inferences, analyzing informational text, identifying key details, and connecting historical contributions to modern science. \r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks vibrant and interactive. Students read independently, in pairs, and in small groups. We use strategies like think-pair-share, annotating texts, and reader's notebooks to help them engage deeply with the material. \r\n\r\nThe donated titles—such as The Bug Girl: A True Story, Swimming with Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark, and biographies of inspiring figures like Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, and Jane Goodall—have sparked incredible curiosity. One student who previously struggled to find interest in reading nonfiction books now proudly shared facts about Marie Curie. And Matthew M. summed up the excitement perfectly when he asked, \"Can I borrow more books about Eugenie Clark?\"\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made this possible, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you've given our students to grow as readers, thinkers, and future innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1752538216529,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-future-scientists-celebrating/9197010/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Future Scientists: Celebrating Women in STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1250583_orig.png?crop=328,328,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503780227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/soces-mrsreyes"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":9628686,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fund our project to develop organizational skills. The binders have helped the students keep their materials organized and ready to use when needed. Now they can refer to their notes while doing their math work. For example, when they are working on division, area, perimeter, or multi-digit multiplication, they can review their notes if they forget the steps for those topics. \r\nOnce again, thank you for providing my students with the tools they need to succeed in school.","fullyFundedDate":1756514025742,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key/9628686/","projectTitle":"Organization is Key","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":10042915,"projectId":9377062,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled to see the new addition to their calming place. I explained to the class what each item was and how we will be using it. These items that you graciously donated complete our classrooms calming place. It has been a daily visited area my the students in my class. \r\nWhen the students need a moment to calm their emotions they now have a place to take that break. The mat has given them an area of soft ground to sit on, and the weighed blanket the additional support to help them self regulate. My students tell me they need a break, go to the calming place and take a few minutes to process what they are feeling. This space allows to take a minute and then rejoin us ready to learn! Thank you for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1748654729867,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-place/9377062/","projectTitle":"A Calming Place","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gallegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042915"},{"teacherId":5384814,"projectId":9652201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Thanks to your kindness & generosity we now have a wonderful resource for our classrooms. My grade level colleagues and I will be using these Number of the Day charts to help students understand numbers and the various ways to describe & name them! They are able to see how one number can be decomposed, it can be on a number line, it can be broken up into its place value, or written in word form! This simple tool is so valuable and versatile! It will be beneficial in their understanding and growth in number sense! Thank you sooo much!","fullyFundedDate":1757423363505,"projectUrl":"project/number-of-the-day/9652201/","projectTitle":"Number of the Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barragan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5384814_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534987047567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/w-barragan"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":9051565,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project for a TPT gift card. With those funds, I was able to purchase colorful Math worksheets for our English learners. The children love the color copies, especially when learning about money, because they can see the difference between coins. They can easily differentiate the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters to help them learn to count money. Printed color copies are excellent tools for students who learn better visually.\r\nYour kindness and generosity have made a significant impact on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1746503748122,"projectUrl":"project/yes-i-can/9051565/","projectTitle":"Yes, I Can!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":5384814,"projectId":9450570,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when we received the package! They couldn't wait to get started on their science experiments! So far, we've only done the 1st experiment of the Ice Cream Science kits, and they loved it! \r\nThey have already asked for the next experiments! Additionally, they are eager for the other 2 kits. Some are eager for the jumping robot and others can't wait for the remote control snake! It is only because of your generosity that I am able to provide my students with these great resources and activities. They will not only learn science concepts and engineering design, but also how to work and collaborate with their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1755742280140,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-time/9450570/","projectTitle":"Engineering Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barragan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5384814_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534987047567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/w-barragan"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":9372661,"letterContent":"We are so happy that you helped us purchase a tabletop standing desk for our STEAM Club. The children are now happy to use the desk and adjust it to the correct height. They love using this station to work on designs using various online apps and work on challenges as a group.\r\nThank you again for believing in and supporting my students. Your kindness and generosity will make a significant impact on their lives and education. Something that will prepare them for the future workforce and enable them to be productive citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1748144315520,"projectUrl":"project/one-size-does-not-fit-all/9372661/","projectTitle":"One Size Does not Fit All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":9417054,"letterContent":"It is with great joy that I write this thank-you note on behalf of my students. Because of your financial support, they now have the P.E. equipment they needed to develop their large motor skills. They love the soft soccer balls to practice their shooting skills. They love playing with the balls so much that they keep telling me not to forget to take them out to recess. \r\nThank you again for believing in my students and providing them with the necessary materials to enhance their physical skills.","fullyFundedDate":1751040788083,"projectUrl":"project/lets-kick-off-a-great-day-of-learning/9417054/","projectTitle":"Let's 'Kick Off' a Great Day of Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":9573690,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Your financial support helped us acquire the necessary tools to succeed in our classroom. The children are very excited about the digital calendar. They now have a better understanding of time and are learning to manage their time effectively. Transition time is also improving, as students now know exactly when it is time to rotate. It takes approximately 2-3 minutes to clean up and move on to the next activity. \r\nThank you again for believing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755747495219,"projectUrl":"project/from-small-beginnings-come-great-things/9573690/","projectTitle":"From Small Beginnings Come Great Things","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"},{"teacherId":1222996,"projectId":9384668,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your support in acquiring a sitting rug for our classroom. The children now have a special place where they can come together and interact with each other. This is a perfect space for them to calm down and relax at the beginning of the school day. It helps them begin the day in a positive way. \r\nYour kindness and generosity will definitely make a huge impact on their emotional well-being, preparing them for learning. Now they will be able to focus and actively participate in class.","fullyFundedDate":1753312882296,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-listen-and-care-about-each-ot/9384668/","projectTitle":"A Place to Listen and Care About Each Other","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osorio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1222996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523256945123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-osorio"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7174","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":486,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":34.4,"schoolId":7174,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vena Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vena Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/vena-avenue-elementary-school/7174"}