{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Balboa Magnet Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":8.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5737656,"projectId":9916664,"letterContent":"Your donation has helped our classroom become a more unique and flexible space. Every week, I allow 4 students to sit at the Floor Table and Cafe Table. They are very popular to sit at! We even need a sign up sheet. Your donation has helped our classroom and your kindness is greatly appreciated.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, I'm always trying to find new ways to mix things up and your donation helped with that. By allowing unique seating options, my students are able to feel more comfortable and safe. A safe and comfortable room can help with the academic side of things. I greatly appreciate your donation and lines.","fullyFundedDate":1764739090552,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-in-room-13/9916664/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating in Room 13","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hallett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5737656_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1056&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758428345750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5737656"},{"teacherId":45041,"projectId":9806012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to her classroom project. We were so excited to receive these beautiful frames. It was just the motivation that we needed to create a beautiful art display in our classroom. The students are so proud to display their art pieces in this manner because it looks so professional. We appreciate your interest in our classroom community.\r\nNot only are these art frames used to display student work, they also serve as art storage. Inside each frame, each child will hold the art pieces they created throughout the year. This will allow me to create a portfolio with their masterpieces for them to treasure for many years.","fullyFundedDate":1769177689598,"projectUrl":"project/protect-our-masterpieces/9806012/","projectTitle":"Protect our Masterpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banuelos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp45041_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532144617892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/45041"},{"teacherId":1212329,"projectId":9808534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! It is so amazing when our communities contribute to the learning and success of our students.\r\n\r\nI truly believe in the arts in the classroom! Our class does a lot of art and they really enjoy having the opportunity to be creative! The frames hanging up on the bulletin board have been such an inspiration to my students. They really enjoy admiring their master pieces in a formal display on the classroom walls rather just pinned on the wall. The frames also allow their artwork to \"pop\" and shine on the walls.\r\n\r\nAs I said, I love the arts in the classroom. The speaker you donated has made such an impact in our class! Our class performs in four different plays throughout the year! The speaker system works so well and the sound is great! It allows us to have 2 wireless microphones too! We just performed our third play, The Little Red Hen, and it was amazing! The students get an amazing experience performing and building confidence. The speaker system adds a professional touch to our plays!","fullyFundedDate":1764687291111,"projectUrl":"project/lights-learning-playing-and-laughter/9808534/","projectTitle":"Lights, Learning, Playing, and Laughter!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1212329"},{"teacherId":45041,"projectId":9806333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to Ready for the Show! The students were so excited to learn than we got new resources for our upcoming play.\r\n In a couple of weeks we will be performing a Little Red Hen musical and in a couple months we will be performing a space play, Patterns in the Sky. The resources in this project will help me create costumes, extend our audio resources, and have extra seating. \r\nIt is important to me to provide engaging experiences to keep my students interested and motivated in learning. Therefore, I love incorporating plays and musicals that keeps students engaged and also developed music and theater skills. Thank you for your interest and efforts in helping with these resources.","fullyFundedDate":1767131482678,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-the-show/9806333/","projectTitle":"Ready for the Show","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banuelos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp45041_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532144617892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/45041"},{"teacherId":6864535,"projectId":9669100,"letterContent":"We are actively using the new resources during daily instruction and small-group learning. One of our favorite moments so far was watching students independently apply the materials during a hands-on lesson while having flexible seating to be outside and enjoy the fresh air while learning. Students who are usually hesitant to participate were excited to jump in, collaborate with peers, and explain their thinking having access to the outside space. The resources have helped turn lessons into more engaging, interactive learning experiences and have allowed students to practice skills in meaningful ways. \r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when the materials arrived. There were lots of smiles, excitement, and curious questions as they explored everything. Many students immediately asked when they could start using them and how the materials would be used in upcoming lessons. It was clear that they felt proud and special knowing that people cared enough to support their learning.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students involve continuing to build skills and deepen their understanding through ongoing projects and lessons using these resources. Students will be applying what they've learned through independent work, group collaboration, and reflection activities. As they grow more confident, they'll be challenged to take ownership of their learning and demonstrate their progress in creative and meaningful ways—all made possible by your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1756787100064,"projectUrl":"project/from-labels-to-picnic-table-tools-for-s/9669100/","projectTitle":"From Labels to Picnic Table: Tools For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6864535"},{"teacherId":10238195,"projectId":9675819,"letterContent":"With the art supplies purchased by your generosity, my third graders were able to study and understand the different parts and functions of the human eye. They created a model of the human eye after reading and answering comprehension questions across the health and language arts curriculum. The donated fidget toys were an exciting addition to our treasure box! The kids were very excited by the variety of puzzles and color-changing putty.\r\n\r\nWhen I unpacked the boxes for our art and STEAM project, my students were so happy and couldn't believe that they were going to participate in such a fun afternoon of hands-on learning! They created their own pupil, iris, and cornea using markers and large googly eyes that were taken apart. Next, they used strips of the white foam board and toilet paper rolls to create the optic nerves.\r\n\r\nNow that they've learned about the internal parts of the human eye, the next steps for my students are to learn about how light and sound travel. They are going to be using prisms and mirrors to identify the color spectrum and understand the difference between reflection and refraction. Thank you for bringing their learning to life!","fullyFundedDate":1758956588856,"projectUrl":"project/stem-project-and-classroom-supplies/9675819/","projectTitle":"STEM Project and Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eldridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10238195"},{"teacherId":10309167,"projectId":9818947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of flexible seating for our classroom. Your support has truly made a meaningful difference for our students. My students eagerly oo'ed and aw'ed at each package we opened, and excited to see what new option was available to them.\r\n\r\nOur learners love being able to rock gently on the wobble stools, bounce and sway on the stability balls, and relax with supportive reclining floor chairs. They love being the first group to choose flexible seating for the day and the wobble stool and balls are usually the first to be selected. The wobble feet also are very popular and it's so nice to be able to offer more of them. They especially love the reclining floor chairs for the whole group lessons like our literature circles and they work perfectly for whe I pull small groups in math \r\n\r\nThese seating options give students the freedom to move in ways that help their bodies while still staying fully engaged in lessons. We've already seen how this flexibility increases focus, comfort, and participation throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more inclusive and responsive learning environment where students feel supported and successful. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760565242906,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-max-learning/9818947/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating For Max Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10309167_orig.png?crop=287,287,x99,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760282100993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309167"},{"teacherId":45041,"projectId":9818522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing resources for my classroom. I chose items to help my students focus. With the items on my wish list, I was able to create a calm box. I explained to students that if at any point during the day, they felt sad, anxious, or uncomfortable, they could go over to the calm box and get an item to help them. I notice students have been using them every day. I also added the calming stickers to their pencil boxes in case they needed a calming tool closer to them.\r\nI have quite a few students who have a difficult time sitting still in their chair. With the chair adjustments and wiggle stool, I have been able to provide these students with alternate seating to help them focus. \r\nThese little adjustments have helped my students take control of their ability to focus and empowered them. I thank you for supporting these efforts.","fullyFundedDate":1761080775568,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-focus/9818522/","projectTitle":"Help Me Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banuelos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp45041_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532144617892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/45041"},{"teacherId":45041,"projectId":9703729,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution toward our classroom project. The students were so excited to get sets of quality markers to use on projects. They used them to create some projects and cards and the students loved using the markers. \r\nIn the next coming months, we will use the supplies to create beautiful coasters as gifts for our family members. I can't wait to get them started on them so the students can create a thoughtful handmade gifts. \r\nI appreciate your interest and support of classroom projects that help me keep my students engaged.","fullyFundedDate":1758846887799,"projectUrl":"project/a-coaster-made-with-love/9703729/","projectTitle":"A Coaster Made with Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banuelos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp45041_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532144617892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/45041"},{"teacherId":5737656,"projectId":9751075,"letterContent":"You generosity is greatly appreciated! I've started Literature Circles in my classroom because of your fabulous donations. My students are being introduced to books from various authors and that include many different themes about life. \r\nEvery Friday, we have a literature circle group where the children explain to their group members what they read and connect it to Depth and Complexity Prompts. It is a student led activity that encourages collaboration! \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making a difference in our classroom and providing them with diverse novels.","fullyFundedDate":1758834860442,"projectUrl":"project/literature-circles/9751075/","projectTitle":"Literature Circles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hallett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5737656_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1056&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758428345750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5737656"},{"teacherId":10274864,"projectId":9748553,"letterContent":"The students were thrilled to discover the cushions for flexible seating and eagerly began using them. We immediately incorporated them into collaborative assignments, such as group and partner work. I always offer students the choice to work at their desks with a partner or find a comfortable spot in the classroom. Before the introduction of the cushions, half of the students preferred working at their desks; now, most of the class choose to work in various spots around the room. Some students even tried to keep them on their chairs afterwards!\r\n\r\nIn addition to classroom collaboration, the students had the opportunity to use the cushions outside during the Great Shake Out, an earthquake preparedness drill. Typically, students sit on the concrete for an extended period, but this year, they enjoyed the comfort of the cushions and were excited to take them outside.\r\n\r\nThe cushions have held up well over the past few months, despite daily use by some students. Providing flexible seating has been an essential component of our classroom, supporting the needs of diverse learners, encouraging group and peer discussions, and fostering student choice in learning. We are immensely grateful for these cushions that facilitate flexible seating!","fullyFundedDate":1759078742781,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-all/9748553/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10274864_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758661162502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274864"},{"teacherId":3641179,"projectId":9678290,"letterContent":"In our third-grade class, reading \"Charlotte's Web\" was a wonderful experience. The story of Wilbur the pig and his friend Charlotte the spider taught us about friendship and kindness. My students loved how the characters worked together to solve problems, and it showed them the importance of helping each other. Every day, they were excited to see what would happen next in the story.\r\n\r\nThe book also helped the students improve their reading skills. We practiced reading aloud, and everyone got better at understanding the story. The fun and exciting adventures in the book made learning enjoyable. 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