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With access to quality science materials, students explore concepts through experiments, investigations, and real-world problem solving instead of only reading about them.\r\n\r\nAt this age, students are naturally curious and eager to understand how the world works. Having the right tools allows them to ask questions, test ideas, think critically, and make meaningful connections to what they are learning. 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I've seen students independently choose items like stress balls or sensory rings to help regulate their emotions and return to class feeling calmer and more focused. These tools have provided immediate, healthy outlets for stress and overwhelming emotions.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to learn how to use them. Many expressed relief knowing they had tools available to help manage big feelings. 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I had to remodel it all on my own and figure out how to make it an open welcoming space for the students! \r\n\r\nThere are no funds for me to make this library the cozy/safe environment that I was looking for, but with your donations it truly did take so much weight off my shoulders as I had some help make this library feel like a comfortable, safe, and cozy environment just as I imagined. \r\n\r\nOnce again I am truly grateful and thankful, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1759021366217,"projectUrl":"project/silent-reading-corner/9766130/","projectTitle":"Silent Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10289707"},{"teacherId":8940145,"projectId":9548936,"letterContent":"This project gave students a meaningful opportunity to use points they've earned through positive behavior and academic effort to \"shop\" for gifts for themselves or loved ones. For students facing financial hardships, these small items represent pride, recognition, and the joy of giving. The students were very excited to shop and wrap their gifts for their friends and families. The Holiday Store reinforced positive behavior, build confidence, and helped students feel valued and included during the holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1757421786326,"projectUrl":"project/gifts-from-the-heart/9548936/","projectTitle":"Gifts From the Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nancy C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8940145_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675909569371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8940145"},{"teacherId":8523374,"projectId":9793148,"letterContent":"To start, thank you for your generosity. My students love to engage with books together so having a class set of not one, but two different novels opens up a world our class can explore, together. A Tale Dark and Grimm is a favorite of many students which explores themes forgiveness, courage and trust. Exploring Themes in our class is an essential standard and can not only make them better readers but also make them more rounded humans. \r\n\r\nThe second novel that we received is Restart. I am so excited to start this returning after Winter Break. This book explores themes such as identity and responsibility as well as talking about the social aspects of bullying and social hierarchies. This teaches students that it is never too late to make a change and that everyone is capable of being the better version of themselves. \r\n\r\nThis will be a great rest of the year learning and exploring themes during our novel studies.","fullyFundedDate":1759710116676,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-grows/9793148/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Grows","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8523374"},{"teacherId":8940145,"projectId":9578857,"letterContent":"This project will allow students to experience the full joy of giving. With wrapping paper, bags, and tissue, they'll be able to carefully wrap the gifts they select from our holiday store, building skills like empathy, generosity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen I told my students about the holiday store, they became very excited. Many were already planning who they wanted to surprise with a gift. They are working extra hard in following our school expectations to earn more points. Your support makes moments like that possible and gives every student the chance to give from the heart.","fullyFundedDate":1755521976710,"projectUrl":"project/lets-wrap-it-up/9578857/","projectTitle":"Let's Wrap It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nancy C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8940145_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675909569371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8940145"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35132","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":454,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"20.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":35132,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-bernardino-city-unified-school-district/barton-elementary-school/35132"}