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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Playa Vista Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":777369,"projectId":9974578,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our outdoor classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, welcoming learning space. The tree stumps you funded are already making a meaningful impact on our second graders in ways that go far beyond seating.\r\n\r\nThe first day we brought students outside to use them, there was a sense of wonder and ownership. Instead of simply sitting on the ground, students gathered in a circle, noticing the textures, counting the rings, and asking questions like, \"How old was this tree?\" and \"What happened in the year this ring formed?\" A simple seat immediately became a STEM investigation.\r\n\r\nThese tree stumps have allowed us to bring science standards to life. Students are studying tree rings, decomposition, habitats, and local ecosystems in an authentic, hands-on way. During literacy, they sit together for storytelling circles and outdoor read-alouds, deeply engaged and connected. For many of my kinesthetic learners and students who benefit from sensory input, the natural textures provide grounding and focus that I don't always see indoors.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the social-emotional impact has been powerful. The stumps have become gathering spaces for collaboration, mindful breathing, partner discussions, and problem-solving. I've watched students balance carefully on them, cheer each other on, and work together to design outdoor investigations. The space feels calm, inclusive, and joyful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also reinforces something we talk about often: environmental stewardship. By repurposing natural materials, our students are learning that sustainability is not just a concept in a textbook — it is a choice we can live out every day.\r\n\r\nYou have helped us expand learning beyond four walls and into nature. You have given 7- and 8-year-olds a place to explore, reflect, collaborate, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in outdoor learning and in our students. Your support will impact them not just this year, but for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768534211935,"projectUrl":"project/an-outdoor-nature-inspired-learning-area/9974578/","projectTitle":"An Outdoor Nature Inspired Learning Area","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Mohazab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp777369_orig.png?crop=434,434,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642819736416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-mohazab"},{"teacherId":777369,"projectId":9599610,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our iPad Pro has transformed the way my 2nd grade students create, communicate, and think like innovators in our STEM classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the very first week it arrived, the iPad Pro became more than just a device — it became a tool for empowerment.\r\n\r\n🎥 Student Creation & Communication\r\n\r\nStudents used the iPad to:\r\n\r\nRecord and edit science experiment reflections\r\n\r\nCreate digital books explaining math strategies\r\n\r\nDesign stop-motion animations to model life cycles\r\n\r\nPhotograph and document engineering prototypes\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, especially those who struggle with traditional writing, the iPad opened a new pathway for expression. Students who are often quiet during whole-group lessons became confident narrators, designers, and digital storytellers.\r\n\r\n💻 Coding & Problem-Solving\r\n\r\nDuring our STEM blocks, students:\r\n\r\nDesigned beginning coding projects\r\n\r\nTested digital prototypes before building physical ones\r\n\r\nUsed drawing and planning apps to map out engineering ideas\r\n\r\nThe immediate feedback and visual interface helped students revise their thinking in real time — a huge shift from static paper planning.\r\n\r\n🤝 Collaboration & Engagement\r\n\r\nThe iPad Pro quickly became a collaborative hub:\r\n\r\nSmall groups rotated through it to film explanations\r\n\r\nStudents peer-reviewed each other's digital creations\r\n\r\nTeams used it to research solutions to real-world problems\r\n\r\nEngagement levels increased noticeably. Students were eager to revise their work because they could see and hear their own thinking. The quality of academic conversations improved as students replayed recordings and analyzed their own explanations.\r\n\r\n🌟 Confidence & Ownership\r\n\r\nPerhaps the greatest impact has been student confidence.\r\n\r\nStudents see themselves as creators, coders, engineers, and authors. They are no longer just consuming technology — they are producing with it.\r\n\r\nOne student said, \"This feels like what real inventors use.\"\r\n\r\nThat moment captured everything.\r\n\r\nThank You\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide a device. It provided access, opportunity, and inspiration.\r\n\r\nIn a 2nd grade STEM classroom, tools like this matter deeply. They allow students to develop 21st-century skills — creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking — in authentic ways.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1764704089876,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-create-code-and-discover/9599610/","projectTitle":"Help Students Create, Code, and Discover with an iPad Pro","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Mohazab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp777369_orig.png?crop=434,434,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642819736416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-mohazab"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9461302,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. Because of your generosity, our new classroom feels calm, cozy, and ready for learning. The new bulletin board paper has made such a difference and everything looks fresh and organized. My students especially enjoy the digital clock, which has helped my students keep track of time on their own. The warm string lights have completely transformed our classroom into a calming space. \r\n\r\nThe calm environment has helped make my students feel more relaxed, focused, and excited to learn. Your generosity has truly changed the feel of our classroom, and we are so grateful. This will be used for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1753896289952,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calming-new-space/9461302/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calming (New) Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":479786,"projectId":9191031,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the generous donation to my classroom project. Due to your support we received a iPad that we were able to use for our robot coding and for 3D printing. It was a great way to introduce my students to technology and project based learning. \r\nFirst, we used our Dash robots and a program called Blockly to learn about coding as well as math. The robots use the metric system and kids need to measure distance with centimeters. They needed to program their robots to follow a course throughout the classroom. Measurement as well as understanding angles was necessary to code the robot to follow the course. It was challenging and fun. \r\nSecond, we used our iPad to connect to our 3D printers. My class learned about 3D printing by using a program called Maker's Empire. They again had to measure using centimeters. They also needed to know about solid shapes. Once they created their projects the iPad was able to connect to our 3D printer using Polar Cloud. None of this would have been possible without your generosity and support. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746812144810,"projectUrl":"project/high-tech-kindergarten-projects/9191031/","projectTitle":"High Tech Kindergarten Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Albertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp479786_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563727844651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/479786"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9145108,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation that provided our third-grade classroom with a collection of anti-racist books. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students' learning journey.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited and curious when yet another box of books arrived. The stories celebrated diversity, promote empathy, and encourage critical thinking. As we read the books, we had thoughtful discussions about fairness, kindness, and the importance of standing up against injustice. Through reading and open conversations, our students are developing a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the value of inclusivity. These lessons are not only enhancing their literacy skills but also shaping them into compassionate and socially conscious individuals.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided resources that will continue to benefit our classroom for years to come. By introducing these important topics at an early age, we're laying the foundation for a more empathetic and equitable future.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742918588742,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-antiracist-practices-in-readin/9145108/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Antiracist Practices in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9171679,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation that provided our third-grade class with a new set of chapter books to read together. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when the books arrived and curious about what books we received. They enjoy reading books together and having class discussions. It was so great to see them enthusiastic about reading! \r\n \r\nReading as a class has fostered a sense of community and sparked engaging discussions, enhancing their comprehension and critical thinking skills. These books have not only enriched our current curriculum but will continue to benefit future students for years to come. Your contribution has helped instill a love for reading that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742918588851,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-literacy-and-critical-thinking/9171679/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Literacy and Critical Thinking Through Novel and Author Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9171810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our third-grade classroom. Thanks to your support, we've been able to introduce a wonderful selection of new chapter books that have truly ignited a passion for reading among our students.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when the books arrived. They eagerly explored the new titles, and it was heartwarming to see their eyes light up as they delved into fresh stories and adventures. These books have not only enhanced our reading sessions but have also sparked lively discussions and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nMy students are engaged with the new books and excited to read the books together. These resources will continue to benefit our classroom for years to come, serving as a valuable foundation for future students to explore and enjoy.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1742918588519,"projectUrl":"project/class-sets-of-books-for-literature-circl/9171810/","projectTitle":"Class Sets of Books for Literature Circles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9149012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our third-grade classroom. Your support has truly made a difference in our learning experience!\r\n\r\nThe new multimedia tools you helped provide have opened up exciting opportunities for our students. They've been using the green screen to create their own weather reports, diving into meteorology and their science weather unit with enthusiasm. It's been incredible to see them take on the roles of meteorologists, presenting forecasts with confidence and creativity. The possibilities are endless with the green screen so I look forward to using it with many students for years to come. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the microphones have been a fantastic addition. The students wrote their own fairy tales and brought them to life using puppets and voice recordings. Hearing their stories come alive has been a joy, and it's boosted their storytelling and technical skills.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only provided us with valuable resources but has also inspired a love for learning and creativity in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742918588626,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-expression-through-mu/9149012/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Expression Through Multimedia Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":257621,"projectId":9173653,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting one of my final projects as a teacher. I believe that giving students multiple experiences and especially experiences that are hands-on. I found early in my career that if students enjoy doing something, they are more likely to learn. I love cooking (and eating) and I've passed that on to my students.\r\n\r\nI decided to teach my students about safe cooking materials. There is a lot on news about getting rid of black kitchen tools because of plastics and the toxicity in non-stick pans. For this project, I got an safe, enamel cast iron skillet. I taught the students that it isn't exactly true non-stick, but with practice and time, you can get it pretty close.\r\n\r\nWe made sunny side up eggs for our first try.. They released with a little difficulty, but the cleanup was fairly easy. We will make more food as the year closes out.","fullyFundedDate":1742907422478,"projectUrl":"project/non-toxic-non-stick-cooking/9173653/","projectTitle":"Non-Toxic, Non-Stick Cooking","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weisbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp257621_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449347366937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jweisbart"},{"teacherId":257621,"projectId":9139814,"letterContent":"You did it! You funded our class project for a soft serve ice cream maker. We've had the machine for less than a week and we already started using it! Our first foray into frozen dessert making was froyo: frozen yoghurt. We wanted to make it healthy as possible so we used organic whole milk Greek yoghurt. We added some vanilla extract and maple syrup for sweetness.\r\n\r\nIt was so exciting watching the students mix the ingredients and then using the machine to distribute the frozen yoghurt. It looked real professional in the mini cones we used. It was still a bit tart, so we will have to adjust the recipe.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1742937015840,"projectUrl":"project/soft-serve-ice-cream-yes-please/9139814/","projectTitle":"Soft Serve Ice Cream? Yes, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weisbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp257621_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449347366937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jweisbart"},{"teacherId":257621,"projectId":9139762,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our project for an immersion blender. It is a safe, versatile, and easy kitchen tool for my students to use.\r\nOur first \"project\" with the immersion blender was to make soft serve frozen yoghurt. We bought plain Greek yoghurt. It would be super bitter, so we needed to add some maple syrup and vanilla extract. The students operated the blender to blend the ingredients. It was mixed in a matter of minutes.\r\nWe will get great use out of the blender for other recipes. They students are learning an important skill.","fullyFundedDate":1742907422362,"projectUrl":"project/blend-chop-whip-cook-eat/9139762/","projectTitle":"Blend, Chop, Whip, Cook, & Eat","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weisbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp257621_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449347366937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jweisbart"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9126618,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation and providing my third-grade classroom with new biography books and supplies to create biography reports project. Every year, my students love to do this project where they learn about a famous American, use the information they researched to write a report and then dress up as that person and take part of a \"living museum\" at the school. My students were very grateful for the addition of the new biography books and have been eager to read about other famous people. We appreciate all the new resources that give my students opportunities to express their learning with creating reports and posters. Once again, thank you for your generosity. 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