{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Weigand Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10275633,"projectId":10173697,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Turning Readers Into Thinkers with Chapter Books.\" These books have transformed our small-group reading lessons into opportunities for students to think deeply about what they read. My second graders are learning to pause, ask questions, make predictions, draw inferences, and explain their ideas using evidence from the story. Because chapter books develop characters and events over time, students must remember details, make connections across chapters, and revise their thinking as they discover new information.\r\n\r\nThis is my third year teaching nearly two-thirds of my class, and I have watched these students grow from recognizing environmental print to reading and discussing chapter books. They love discussing the details within the stories and sharing their different interpretations. They are learning how to navigate critical conversations by listening carefully, asking questions, respectfully agreeing or disagreeing, building upon their classmates' ideas, and returning to the text to support their thinking.\r\n\r\nAs part of the second-grade writing standards, students must also write about the stories they have read. The books' colorful illustrations help them piece together the sequence of events, recall important details, understand the characters' actions and feelings, and make meaning from the text. Students use this understanding to write thoughtful responses supported by details from the story. They are learning that strong readers do more than read the words—they think, discuss, and write about their understanding.\r\n\r\nThe excitement has spread beyond our lessons. Students use bookmarks to save their places, eagerly anticipate the next chapter, and visit the school library during recess to check out more chapter books. Even the students who are new to our class have caught the excitement and joined our community of readers and thinkers. Thank you for providing books that have helped my students become more thoughtful, confident, and enthusiastic readers.","fullyFundedDate":1775753698495,"projectUrl":"project/turning-readers-into-thinkers-with-chapt/10173697/","projectTitle":"Turning Readers Into Thinkers with Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10275633_orig.jpg?crop=775,775,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774729063125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275633"},{"teacherId":10275633,"projectId":10173637,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing new books and excitement into our classroom through \"Books That Keep My Classroom Buzzing with Readers.\" My students have started reading the books during our small-group reading lessons. They love having an actual book in front of them instead of reading from photocopied pages. Holding the books, turning the pages, and looking closely at the illustrations have made reading more engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese books have also helped my students transition from first-grade books to longer, more challenging second-grade chapter books. During small groups, they are strengthening their reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension while discussing the characters, events, and important details in each chapter. They are proud of themselves for reading chapter books and are excited to discover what happens next.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, their excitement has continued beyond our classroom lessons. My students now love visiting the school library to find and check out other chapter books. Some are even choosing to go to the library during recess because they are so eager to find their next book! Your generosity has helped my students become more confident, motivated readers who now view reading as something they genuinely enjoy. Thank you for making this wonderful growth possible!","fullyFundedDate":1775753698716,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-keep-my-classroom-buzzing-wit/10173637/","projectTitle":"Books That Keep My Classroom Buzzing with Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10275633_orig.jpg?crop=775,775,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774729063125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275633"},{"teacherId":10106098,"projectId":10241320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make learning more accessible and engaging for my students with extensive support needs!\r\n\r\nThe Mimio interactive device allows my students to interact directly with our curriculum by matching, selecting, and answering questions on the board. My students especially enjoy getting immediate feedback for their attempts. Since receiving the Mimio, I have seen an increase in participation during our lessons. It has given all students access to the curriculum in a way that meets their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1777988826266,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-accessible-through-inter/10241320/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Accessible Through Interactive Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10106098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754080056084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10106098"},{"teacherId":8184301,"projectId":9607991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library/ small group instruction. These new books have made a meaningful impact on my students' learning and engagement. Reading is an important part of our daily routine, and having access to a variety of high-interest texts helps students develop essential literacy skills such as comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, critical thinking, and making connections between texts and their own experiences.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks like students actively engaged with books during independent reading, partner reading, small group instruction, and read aloud activities. The new books have provided opportunities for students to explore different genres, characters, and comprehension skills, helping them become more confident and enthusiastic readers.","fullyFundedDate":1755723227591,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-stories-student-success/9607991/","projectTitle":"Supplies + Stories = Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arechiga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8184301"},{"teacherId":10106098,"projectId":9917846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. I appreciate you taking the time to invest in my students. It truly means more than you know.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the new materials during our small group instruction and during our embedded break time. The bouncy board and spinning chair are huge hits in our classroom! My students were immediately drawn to it, and quickly became favorites! It been really helpful in giving students teaching social skills like waiting and taking turns. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, we're going to continue using these materials to build motivation to practice and develop skills.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768502497445,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-to-support-regulation-and/9917846/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools to Support Regulation and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10106098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754080056084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10106098"},{"teacherId":10106098,"projectId":9525288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! The assistive technology tools you helped fund have already made a difference for my students.\r\nWe began using the devices during our whole-group lessons. One of the most memorable moments was when a student used the voice-output button to count objects demonstrating awareness of quantity. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new devices, they were excited and curious. Several students who typically require maximum prompting to participate began reaching for the devices. These tools have helped increase student engagement in my classroom. \r\nI couldn't be more thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1755521951550,"projectUrl":"project/support-for-alternate-communication/9525288/","projectTitle":"Support for Alternate Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10106098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754080056084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10106098"},{"teacherId":10106098,"projectId":9670201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom project. Your support has truly made a difference for my students with extensive support needs. The new visual supports, picture exchange cards (PECs), and core boards have opened up various opportunities for my students to engage, learn, and express themselves. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part is that I have been able to create visuals supports for my families to use at home. With your generous donation, the learning has been extended beyond the classroom. It is amazing being able to meet my students needs. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757557637738,"projectUrl":"project/visuals-that-last-adapted-materials-for/9670201/","projectTitle":"Visuals That Last: Adapted Materials for Unique Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10106098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754080056084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10106098"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7605","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":266,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.5,"schoolId":7605,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Weigand Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Weigand Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/weigand-avenue-elementary-school/7605"}