{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barton Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9573500,"projectId":9723662,"letterContent":"My students are using the new resources—Play-Doh, kinetic sand in sensory bins, and the trampoline as part of their daily routine to support regulation and engagement. For example, each morning students take turns jumping on the trampoline when they arrive, which helps them transition smoothly from drop-off to breakfast time. Throughout the day, these materials provide meaningful sensory breaks that help soothe students when they begin to feel overwhelmed. During free time, many students are especially drawn to the kinetic sand, enjoying the calming experience of building shapes like cones or simply letting it run through their fingers. These moments not only support emotional regulation but also encourage creativity, exploration, and independence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity. They were immediately drawn to the boxes, eagerly wondering what was inside, and some even used the labels to try to predict what was inside. As I unboxed the items in front of them, their enthusiasm grew as they realized they would soon have access to new sensory tools. Moving forward, the next step is to intentionally incorporate these resources into structured classroom stations. Students will be able to rotate through calming sensory stations—including the trampoline, kinetic sand bins, and Play-Doh—before transitioning to academic tasks. This will help create a supportive environment where students can regulate their bodies and minds, ultimately increasing their readiness to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1767255888520,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-our-neurodiverse-learn/9723662/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Our Neurodiverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9573500_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736349830053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573500"},{"teacherId":2534797,"projectId":10065087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students absolutely love their blank books. They have already completed an expository \"All About\" book and are now diving into opinion in their opinion books. They are so excited that by the end of the year they will have a book for each genre. We have Open House in a few weeks and that can't wait for their parents to read their books.\r\n\r\nThe best part? They feel like real authors - the same one whose books they read every day in our first grade classroom. Your gift has given them so much pride and joy in their writing. T","fullyFundedDate":1772306755054,"projectUrl":"project/my-writers-need-blank-books/10065087/","projectTitle":"My Writers Need Blank Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero Guastella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2534797_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746293351951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2534797"},{"teacherId":2534797,"projectId":9919978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! When our pencil boxes arrived, my students were overjoyed. They love having their pencils, pens, and markers organized and ready to go - not just during writing time, but across all the subjects!\r\n\r\nThe pencil boxes have also made a big difference in keeping their desks tidy. Everything has a place, which helps students stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nRight now we're working on opinion writing and the excitement they show reaching into their pencil boxes is priceless.","fullyFundedDate":1764716559209,"projectUrl":"project/help-first-graders-stay-organized/9919978/","projectTitle":"Help First Graders Stay Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero Guastella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2534797_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746293351951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2534797"},{"teacherId":2534797,"projectId":9487703,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! My kids were so excited when our games arrived! \r\n\r\nOur learning games have been fun and engaging during small group time. These games have provided repeated practice in a fun environment. My students practice their reading skills while staying motivated and focused while I teach a small group. They love how these games are interactive and hands-on. Adding these fun reading games into my small group time has strengthened skills and increased student engagement. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757562020170,"projectUrl":"project/in-need-of-fun-literacy-games/9487703/","projectTitle":"In Need of Fun Literacy Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero Guastella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2534797_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746293351951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2534797"},{"teacherId":1151733,"projectId":9885073,"letterContent":"What excitement you all brought to my classroom! The students were most excited about the new markers and art supplies! I was most excited about the floating shelves. As you can imagine, classrooms have limited space but your generous donation of these items make our space tidy and highlight our novel studies. \r\n\r\nI look forward to creating beautiful artwork with my students and most of all not having to worry about sharpies being dried out or having to do rotating stations because I did not have enough. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity! It is much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1762805122358,"projectUrl":"project/boost-our-mental-health/9885073/","projectTitle":"Boost Our Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romero Strong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1151733_orig.jpg?crop=366,366,x4,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673571438126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/strong"},{"teacherId":327055,"projectId":9080309,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. The materials received from this project are used to provide social emotional support everyone. \r\n\r\nOur students really enjoy listening to the stories. Having age appropriate engaging materials to support social emotional development are a key part of our program. \r\n\r\nAlthough we have just begun using these materials, we can already see the positive impact on our students' learning. We know with continued use the impact on our students' social emotional development will be immense.","fullyFundedDate":1746699665531,"projectUrl":"project/socially-learning/9080309/","projectTitle":"Socially Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crystal Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp327055_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564699197533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cmurray"},{"teacherId":4812185,"projectId":8452514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your remarkable donation of new school supplies for this school year!\r\n\r\nThe students and I were beyond thrilled to receive the crayons, colored markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, dry erase lapboards, dry erasers, spiral notebooks, 2 pocket folders, file folders, and sheet protectors. \r\n\r\nAll these items were critical to this school year! The colorful pencils, crayons, and markers ignited creativity during our art lessons. The folders and sheet protectors helped students stay organized throughout the reading and writing units. In addition, the dry-erase boards and erasers were invaluable for my little mathematicians. \r\n\r\nIn June, at the end of this school year, all of these supplies will go home with the students so that they may continue their learning over the summer and beyond!\r\n\r\nThank you once again! Your contribution directly enhanced the learning experience this school year. I am so grateful for your commitment to providing my students with the best possible resources.","fullyFundedDate":1725839910843,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-supplies-for-the-new-school-y/8452514/","projectTitle":"New School Supplies for the New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arrata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4812185_orig.jpg?crop=254,254,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746131227076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4812185"},{"teacherId":4334843,"projectId":8940453,"letterContent":"First of all, I want to say how thankful I am for all the resources you donated to my classroom. These resources that you donated are being used on a daily basis For example, the pencils boxes were put to use the first day we received them. They threw away their old pencil box and replaced it with the new pencil boxes. \r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies are also used everyday. My student clean around their desk and the tops of their desk.","fullyFundedDate":1738888189900,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/8940453/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4334843_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488595542545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4334843"},{"teacherId":4812185,"projectId":8452577,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and myself, I want to extend our sincere gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful donation of cleaning supplies to our classroom. Your generosity has made a real difference in helping us maintain a clean and healthy learning environment throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nHaving these extra supplies on hand allowed us to keep our desks, materials, and shared spaces tidy, which is so important for a productive and comfortable classroom. It's truly appreciated!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for investing in our students' well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1723680894694,"projectUrl":"project/go-away-germs/8452577/","projectTitle":"Go Away Germs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arrata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4812185_orig.jpg?crop=254,254,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746131227076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4812185"},{"teacherId":4812185,"projectId":8452486,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and myself, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of printer ink to our classroom. Your thoughtfulness in providing this essential resource is truly appreciated and has had a significant positive impact on our daily activities.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable supply of printer ink allows us to create a wealth of engaging and necessary materials for our students. This includes everything from individualized worksheets that cater to different learning styles and practice problems to reinforce key concepts, to vibrant visual aids that bring lessons to life and spark their curiosity. \r\nWe also frequently print important notices for parents and guardians, ensuring clear communication between home and school. However, most importantly, we printed student work to display in the classroom and hallways!\r\n\r\nThank you again! Your kindness makes a tangible difference in our classroom, and we are truly fortunate to have such a supportive community member.","fullyFundedDate":1723687142714,"projectUrl":"project/printer-ink-needed-for-my-classroom/8452486/","projectTitle":"Printer Ink Needed for My Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arrata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4812185_orig.jpg?crop=254,254,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746131227076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4812185"},{"teacherId":4812185,"projectId":8452474,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation of pencil boxes for my classroom! I greatly appreciate your generosity! \r\n\r\nWe were so thrilled to receive them! These have been invaluable in helping each student keep their supplies tidy and ensure that everything they need for learning is within easy reach. The pencil boxes have been a huge help in keeping our students organized and their supplies in one place. The kids really enjoy having a box of supplies of their own! At the end of the year, the pencil boxes will be sent home so they can continue their learning, drawing, and writing during the summer.\r\n\r\nThe students and I truly appreciate your generosity and your commitment to supporting our students' learning. It means a lot to have community members like you who care.","fullyFundedDate":1723236389845,"projectUrl":"project/in-desperate-need-of-pencil-boxes/8452474/","projectTitle":"In Desperate Need of Pencil Boxes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arrata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4812185_orig.jpg?crop=254,254,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746131227076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4812185"},{"teacherId":9573500,"projectId":9034165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating cube chairs and a table set for my students. They are excited to use them for whole group lessons on the carpet and for small group lessons with me. Occasionally they serve as individual tables for free play. They are amazed at how a bench from the table set can also transform into a table and be used in two different ways. \r\n\r\nMy students were amazed at how big the boxes were and happily helped to open them. Their eyes lit up upon understanding that we had new seats for the classroom. They were eager to use them and had a lot of fun playing pretend with the boxes. They quickly turned into rockets, cars, and play houses. The smiles on their faces made me even more thankful for being able to advocate for them.\r\n\r\nThese chairs and table set will continue to provide choices in seating for my students in the many lessons that we have yet to learn from.","fullyFundedDate":1738348499181,"projectUrl":"project/seated-for-growth/9034165/","projectTitle":"Seated for Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9573500_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736349830053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573500"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7625","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":356,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.7,"schoolId":7625,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barton Hill Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barton Hill Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/barton-hill-elementary-school/7625"}