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Students were excited to set goals, push through difficult tasks, and take pride in their progress. The fidgets and snacks helped create a supportive environment where students felt ready to participate, persevere, and do their best work throughout the day. \r\nStudents who sometimes struggle to remain focused were able to participate more actively and stay engaged for longer periods of time. The snacks have also provided support during longer learning blocks, helping students return to class feeling ready to learn and participate.\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will use these resources to support their learning, self-regulation, and social-emotional growth. Our goal is to help students develop strategies that allow them to be successful learners while creating a classroom environment where everyone feels supported. 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These skills are essential for helping students become confident, lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and engaging experience. Students participate in novel studies, partner discussions, independent reading, and written responses that encourage them to think deeply about what they read. The new books have sparked meaningful conversations and increased enthusiasm for reading among many students who were previously hesitant to pick up a book.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about having access to new reading materials. It has been wonderful to watch reluctant readers become more engaged and eager to participate in class discussions. Seeing students connect with characters, ask thoughtful questions, and look forward to reading each day has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and prizes have also helped motivate students to stay focused, work hard, and celebrate their accomplishments. These small rewards have made a big difference in maintaining positive classroom energy and encouraging students to give their best effort.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us finish the year strong. Your kindness and support have made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1772395544844,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-books-and-prizes-to-finish-our/10037283/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Books, and Prizes to Finish Our Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10198154_orig.jpg?crop=3763,3763,x0,y1941&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756096282064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10198154"},{"teacherId":10175412,"projectId":10054386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and support for our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your donations, our students have received so many wonderful resources that make learning more exciting, organized, and enjoyable every single day.\r\n\r\nThe medicine storage boxes have helped us organize and store our snacks neatly for the children, and the snacks you donated have brought so many smiles to their faces. The keyboard has been a huge help for my computer work and classroom activities. Our students absolutely love the United States puzzles during Fun Friday because they make learning geography fun and interactive.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelves have helped us keep our classroom organized by giving us a special place for our snack boxes and books during reading time. The fan has been such a blessing during the hot days, helping us stay cool and comfortable while we learn together.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have quickly become one of the students' favorite classroom tools. They use them daily during ELA and Math lessons, and they are always excited to practice their work on them. One of my students shared, \"I love the whiteboards because it helps me see step by step my math work without wasting paper, which helps save trees from getting cut.\" The students also enjoy drawing and expressing their creativity on them.\r\n\r\nOne of my personal favorite donations is the label maker. It has helped me organize our classroom materials so much better, and now everything has a place where students can easily find and return supplies.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and helping create a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment. Please know that your support never goes unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you have done for us.","fullyFundedDate":1769476940614,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-snacks-books-and-cre/10054386/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds: Snacks, Books, and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galindo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175412"},{"teacherId":9999615,"projectId":10094774,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the wonderful impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Because of you, our learning environment has transformed into a more vibrant, focused, and joyful space. The \"Snack, Stack and Play!\" project was designed to fuel both the bodies and the minds of my students, and seeing it come to life has been truly moving.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, the atmosphere in the room was electric. My students were wide-eyed as we unboxed the new building materials and healthy snacks. One of my students, who usually takes a bit of time to settle into the school day, did an actual \"happy dance\" when he saw the colorful stacking sets.\r\n\r\nThe immediate reaction was a mix of pure excitement and deep gratitude; they were genuinely touched that people they haven't even met cared enough to send these gifts to our classroom.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe have wasted no time putting these resources to work. They are now a core part of our daily routine, especially during our \"Morning Momentum\" block. The snacks have been a total game-changer. It is a simple truth that a hungry brain cannot learn. Having healthy options on hand has significantly decreased mid-morning irritability and noticeably increased focus during our intensive math rotations.","fullyFundedDate":1771025033012,"projectUrl":"project/snack-stack-and-play/10094774/","projectTitle":"Snack, Stack and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9999615"},{"teacherId":10175412,"projectId":10013308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping bring these wonderful materials into our classroom. Because of you, our students are learning in a more organized, creative, and joyful environment every single day.\r\n\r\nOur new storage tools, including the acrylic magazine file, 3-tier document holder, and Chenille Kraft brush holder, have made a huge difference in keeping our classroom tidy and helping students easily find what they need. 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Your kindness is helping create meaningful learning opportunities for my students, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768168259571,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-diverse-learners-with-classro/9986955/","projectTitle":"Supporting Diverse Learners With Classroom iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barajas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9748273_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726614389423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9748273"},{"teacherId":10161200,"projectId":9796793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have individual whiteboards, a classroom pencil sharpener, and writing journals to use during their learning each day.\r\nThese materials make a big difference in our classroom. 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About this school
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is
a suburban public school
in Altadena, California that is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
It serves 144 students
in grades K - 8.
Its teachers have had 178 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades K - 8
144 Students
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85%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Jun 10, 2026
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Pasadena Rosebud Academy
$194,113
raised using DonorsChoose
178
projects
funded
35
teachers
funded
186
donors
23
projects
for
basic supplies
32
projects for
technology
16
projects for
books
17
projects
for
art supplies
Pasadena Rosebud Academy has received support from
114 individuals from California and
72 individuals out-of-state.