{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Altadena Arts Magnet","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8726715,"projectId":10005891,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has the essential supplies we needed. The new crayons, colored pencils, #2 pencils, erasers, and colorful folders help us stay organized and are ready to do our work. After being displaced by the Eaton Fire 13 months ago, our school has been slowly rebuilding, and your support has made a huge difference in helping our students feel prepared and confident each day.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, my students are excited to write, draw, and organize their work. They are able to focus more on learning and less on whether they have the tools they need. Seeing the joy on their faces as they use these new materials has been incredibly rewarding. It reminds us that even small things, like a pencil or folder, can make learning feel possible and fun again.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just about supplies, it is about giving my students a sense of stability, normalcy, and pride in their work. We are so grateful for your kindness and continued belief in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1772141529429,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-learning-with-replenished-cla/10005891/","projectTitle":"Supporting Learning With Replenished Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Regopoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726715_orig.jpg?crop=407,407,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737688070238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726715"},{"teacherId":10190591,"projectId":9641922,"letterContent":"Our shelves have been so helpful! Because of your donation, we have excellent space for storing work-in-progress for any of our 16 classes that have larger projects going at any time. We have shelves for holding various supplies set up for our different age levels and lessons. We have shelves for bulk storage too, and maybe most important, the unexpected storage space created for lunches, water bottles, jackets, and the large collections of backpacks that accompany our first and last classes of the day. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this classroom possible this year.","fullyFundedDate":1756251429446,"projectUrl":"project/shelves-for-art-studio/9641922/","projectTitle":"Shelves for Art Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10190591_orig.jpg?crop=1086,1086,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755897752447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190591"},{"teacherId":10386271,"projectId":9963141,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nI am writing with a heart full of gratitude to thank you for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Your support came at a time when our school community needed it most. After losing our campus in the Eaton Canyon fire, my 4th and 5th grade students faced not only the disruption of their learning environment, but also the loss of many of the resources that made our classroom feel like a safe and inspiring place.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we were able to rebuild a piece of that environment through the simple yet powerful gift of books. The chapter books you helped provide have made an immediate and lasting impact on all 33 of my students. For many of them, these books represent more than just stories—they are a source of comfort, imagination, and stability during a time of uncertainty.\r\n\r\nWith access to these new, engaging, and age-appropriate books, my students have rediscovered the joy of reading. They eagerly dive into their stories each day, exploring new worlds, characters, and ideas. The excitement in the classroom is palpable as students recommend books to one another, discuss their favorite moments, and make meaningful connections to what they read.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also allowed us to expand our learning in meaningful ways. Students have been completing book reports and delivering presentations that showcase not only their comprehension, but also their creativity and confidence. They take pride in sharing their thoughts and insights, and it has been inspiring to watch them grow as readers and communicators.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity has made a tangible difference in the lives of these students. You have not only provided books, but also opportunities for growth, healing, and joy. Your belief in our classroom has helped us move forward with renewed energy and optimism.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my 33 students and myself, thank you for helping us turn a difficult chapter into one filled with learning, resilience, and inspiration. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1765977461088,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-our-dual-language-classroom-/9963141/","projectTitle":"Books for Our Dual Language Classroom & Literature Circles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cayatte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10386271"},{"teacherId":10386587,"projectId":9963131,"letterContent":"Your donations are making such a huge difference in our classroom every day. My students feel so special knowing that people from all over care about them!\r\nMy students feel motivated to \"earn\" their wages and are so excited to spend their money on all the new items in our shop.\r\nSeveral students have had the chance to take on new responsibilities with the iPad. Next up is a creative project using an iPad! \r\nStudents would not have these opportunities or this much excitement about learning without your support.\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1766087466573,"projectUrl":"project/rebuild-our-classroom-bank-after-the-f/9963131/","projectTitle":"Rebuild our Classroom \"Bank\" after the Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10386587"},{"teacherId":8726715,"projectId":9531644,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students experienced one of the most engaging lessons of the year! While reading Poppy, students each dissected their own jumbo owl pellet, turning a powerful moment in the story into a real-life scientific investigation.\r\n\r\nUsing tweezers and sorting charts, students carefully uncovered bones, identified prey, recorded data, made predictions, and shared their findings. They weren't just reading about predator-prey relationships—they were experiencing science firsthand. The level of excitement and focus was incredible, and even my most reluctant learners were fully engaged.\r\n\r\nAs a class displaced by the Eaton Fire and learning at a temporary school site, this hands-on project meant even more. It brought joy, curiosity, and meaningful learning back into our classroom. Thank you for helping my students become scientists and critical thinkers. Your support truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1754455617378,"projectUrl":"project/owls-adventure-and-discovery-science/9531644/","projectTitle":"Owls, Adventure, and Discovery: Science Meets Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Regopoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726715_orig.jpg?crop=407,407,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737688070238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726715"},{"teacherId":10190591,"projectId":9656763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and for your generosity toward our art classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen this project was created, our newly assigned room did not yet have tables or seating. At the direction of district administration, the project was approved to help ensure students would have appropriate furniture for art instruction. Shortly before the start of the school year, tables and stools were unexpectedly delivered to the classroom by the school.\r\n\r\nAround the same time, the DonorsChoose stools arrived and were temporarily stored outside the classroom. Unfortunately, by the time they were located, the return window had already passed. While these stools are not currently in daily use in the art room, they are safely stored on campus and are being used by the school as needed for events and additional seating.\r\n\r\nI want to sincerely thank you for stepping in during a moment when our students truly needed support. Your generosity ensured that our classroom had a solution when no furniture was available, and your willingness to help reflects the incredible support our school community receives from donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1756565716012,"projectUrl":"project/stools-for-art-studio/9656763/","projectTitle":"Stools for Art Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10190591_orig.jpg?crop=1086,1086,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755897752447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190591"},{"teacherId":8726715,"projectId":9972729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation. Because of you, our books and supplies are now safely stored in clear plastic bins that are making a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nSince our school is currently located at a temporary site, storage space is extremely limited. These bins are perfect for organizing and protecting our class sets of books and essential materials. They keep everything visible, accessible, and secure—something we truly need during this transitional time.\r\n\r\nBeyond organization, the bins have helped foster responsibility among my students. They are learning how to care for shared materials, return items to their proper place, and take pride in keeping our classroom orderly. This sense of ownership has had a positive impact on our classroom culture.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought stability, structure, and care into our learning space when we need it most. Thank you for helping protect our books, supplies, and the learning experiences that depend on them. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766878812984,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-our-classroom-books-with-clea/9972729/","projectTitle":"Protecting Our Classroom Books With Clear Storage Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Regopoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726715_orig.jpg?crop=407,407,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737688070238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726715"},{"teacherId":2464613,"projectId":9943394,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new whiteboard has become an essential tool during small-group instruction in my second grade classroom. It allows me to model skills clearly and in real time, giving students a visual reference as they practice reading, writing, and math concepts.\r\n\r\nDuring small groups, students actively engage by solving problems, sounding out words, and explaining their thinking on the board. This hands-on participation builds confidence, encourages collaboration, and allows for immediate feedback and correction.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard helps meet the needs of all learners by making instruction more interactive and flexible, especially for students who benefit from visual and kinesthetic learning. Your support directly strengthens daily instruction and helps my students grow as confident, independent learners.","fullyFundedDate":1765043564772,"projectUrl":"project/helping-2nd-graders-rise-a-whiteboard-e/9943394/","projectTitle":"Helping 2nd Graders Rise: A Whiteboard Easel for Small-Group Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez-Barden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2464613_orig.jpg?crop=468,468,x11,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755211329592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2464613"},{"teacherId":2464613,"projectId":9947778,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my second-grade students now have access to high-quality literacy materials that make reading more engaging, meaningful, and accessible. These resources allow students to build foundational reading skills such as phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through hands-on practice and differentiated learning.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students are more motivated to read, collaborate with peers, and take ownership of their learning. Readers who need extra support can practice at their own pace, while advanced readers are challenged with richer texts. Most importantly, these tools help foster a love of reading and confidence in young learners, setting them up for long-term academic success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts daily instruction and helps create an inclusive, literacy-rich classroom where every child has the opportunity to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1765375223413,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-reading-refresh-for-our-2nd-gra/9947778/","projectTitle":"New Year Reading Refresh for Our 2nd Grade Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez-Barden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2464613_orig.jpg?crop=468,468,x11,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755211329592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2464613"},{"teacherId":10190591,"projectId":9627298,"letterContent":"With our bookshelves, we've been able to create a calm reading area in the corner of our classroom. Students can pick up a book or a puzzle when finished with their work, if they'd rather not free draw. The \"library\" holds books that inspire projects. \r\nOur trashcans have done exactly what they were intended for. All year, we've incorporated this trash can into clean up time. We've thrown out daily what we don't need: pastel wrappers, scraps (the ones we don't keep to use again!) used tissues, etc. \r\n\r\nThanks for helping this classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755687823488,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelf-and-trash-cans/9627298/","projectTitle":"Bookshelf and Trash Cans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10190591_orig.jpg?crop=1086,1086,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755897752447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190591"},{"teacherId":8066851,"projectId":9648011,"letterContent":"First of all I would like to thank you again for your generosity. We really needed a rug for our library corner. The students had to sit on the wood floor before and it was not comfortable. We regularly have silent reading time or library time when they choose a book and sit down to discover it. My second graders love to look at books and discuss when their friends. This colorful rug gives a different atmosphere and motivates the children to read. \r\nWhen they first saw it they could not believe how beautiful it is. They all wanted to go and sit on it. The project included a set of blue plastic bins to store the books. It was the perfect match for the rug. We also received a white bookshelf. We love this bookshelf because it is sturdy. All the other bookshelves we had so far collapse one by one. This one is made out of strong wood. \r\nAgain just know that you made 28 second graders very happy.\r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1756332463880,"projectUrl":"project/a-well-organized-classroom/9648011/","projectTitle":"A Well Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ducourant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8066851"},{"teacherId":8726715,"projectId":9877615,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Your contribution made it possible for my struggling readers to receive the I Can Read book sets—resources that are already making a tremendous difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping my students strengthen their fundamental reading skills while also building their confidence as young readers. Many of them are now choosing to read independently, something that felt overwhelming before. The positive impact on this group is truly remarkable.\r\n\r\nYour kindness means even more this year, as we continue to navigate the challenges of learning on a temporary school site after the Eaton Fire just under a year ago. Your gift brings stability, encouragement, and joy to my classroom during a time when it is so deeply needed.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity will continue to support not only my current students but many future readers for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our classroom and for investing in our students' growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a real and lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1763059117402,"projectUrl":"project/helping-struggling-readers-grow-with-i/9877615/","projectTitle":"Helping Struggling Readers Grow with “I Can Read” Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Regopoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726715_orig.jpg?crop=407,407,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737688070238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726715"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24917","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":510,"numTeachers":9,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"56.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.1,"schoolId":24917,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Altadena Arts Magnet on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Altadena Arts Magnet","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pasadena-unified-school-district/altadena-elementary-school/24917"}