{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bonita Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10311572,"projectId":10122924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has truly made a difference for my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom. We have been using them during small group instruction, hands-on learning activities, and independent practice to help strengthen important skills. One special moment was seeing students eagerly engage during lessons and become more confident while working through challenging activities. Having these materials has allowed students to collaborate, problem-solve, and stay excited about learning in a way that feels meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless! They were full of excitement, asking questions and immediately wanting to explore everything. It was such a joyful moment to see them feel excited and supported by tools that were made just for them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, these resources will help support our current classroom goals and projects. Students will continue building skills through hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and deeper exploration of classroom concepts. We are excited to keep growing, learning, and making meaningful connections thanks to your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and believing in my students. Your support means more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1772760464827,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-learning/10122924/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10311572_orig.jpg?crop=2299,2299,x1028,y1842&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767843857983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311572"},{"teacherId":278518,"projectId":10106852,"letterContent":"\"Where Lost Things Find Their Way Home\" made a meaningful impact on our students and school community by creating a more organized, caring, and supportive environment. The project helped provide a designated space and resources for storing and returning lost items, which reduced stress and distractions for students and families. Students were excited to be reunited with jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and other important belongings that help them feel comfortable and ready to learn each day. The project also encouraged responsibility, kindness, and community awareness as students learned the importance of caring for their belongings and helping others.\r\n\r\nFamilies expressed appreciation for the positive difference the project made in their daily lives. Many parents shared how relieved they were that lost items were easier to locate, saving both time and money from having to replace essential items. Students felt proud and reassured knowing there was a system in place to help them recover treasured belongings.","fullyFundedDate":1773700809826,"projectUrl":"project/where-lost-things-find-their-way-home/10106852/","projectTitle":"Where Lost Things Find Their Way Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keri-porter"},{"teacherId":1949095,"projectId":10199300,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of five scoot scooters boards to our TK classroom! Your kindness has brought so much joy, excitement, and movement to our young learners.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, these scoot scooters are more than just toys — they are opportunities to build confidence, strengthen coordination, learn teamwork, and enjoy healthy outdoor play with friends. Every smile, laugh, and moment of excitement on the playground is because of your thoughtful support.\r\n\r\nOur TK students are curious, energetic, and eager to explore the world around them. Thanks to you, they now have a fun and engaging way to develop important physical and social skills while creating happy childhood memories.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our little learners. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the hearts of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776969637714,"projectUrl":"project/scoot-play-grow/10199300/","projectTitle":"Scoot, Play, Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lallemand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1949095"},{"teacherId":1949095,"projectId":10133517,"letterContent":"Our students are using the swing-cart scooter, Kinetic Sand, and Echo Microphones in both outdoor and classroom learning. One meaningful moment was watching them create their own obstacle course—working together, taking turns, and cheering each other on as they built teamwork and problem-solving skills through play.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students' faces lit up as they explored everything, eagerly sharing, laughing, and engaging with one another.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources to support movement, sensory exploration, and creative expression as students build confidence, communication, and social skills through purposeful play.","fullyFundedDate":1776233211102,"projectUrl":"project/little-voices-big-imaginations/10133517/","projectTitle":"Little Voices, Big Imaginations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lallemand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1949095"},{"teacherId":1321483,"projectId":9836041,"letterContent":"This project has been extremely helpful in extending our science lessons for needs of plants and animals, seeing the life cycle of plants in person, and just giving the students the opportunity to get out of their seats to continue their learning.\r\nKindergarten students are so excited to be able to go outside and do class activities that require hands on work as well as their knowledge from the classroom.\r\nKindergarten students get so animated and excited when it is their turn to water the plants and check the plants during the day. We all look forward to our harvesting of cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers and can't wait to dip them in ranch dressing or eat them right after picking them.","fullyFundedDate":1770611449483,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-encourages-thinking-and-proble/9836041/","projectTitle":"Gardening Encourages Thinking and Problem Solving","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Eberlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1321483"},{"teacherId":59928,"projectId":10041558,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom project with a new all-in-one color printer and colored copy paper. Your generosity has made a big difference for our TK students.\r\n\r\nThis technology allows us to create vibrant, engaging materials that make lessons clearer and more exciting. Students can print, copy, and share their work easily, which encourages creativity, collaboration, and pride in what they produce.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are more motivated and better able to learn through visual and hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1772327650130,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-resources/10041558/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Venegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp59928_orig.jpg?crop=1739,1739,x792,y267&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650837544585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/59928"},{"teacherId":10082385,"projectId":9845780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. The bins are being used as stations in learning as well as being used for morning bins. \r\n\r\nThe students love the freedom and creativity that the kits allow them have. \r\n\r\nAs a STEAM Academy, I am happy to be able to\r\ninclude more opportunities for students to practice foundational skills like problem solving, planning, and creative collaboration with peers. Because of this constant practice, it makes STEAM more accessible for all students because we practice the skills needed every day! \r\n\r\nThank you so much fo","fullyFundedDate":1765336474704,"projectUrl":"project/curious-kindergarteners-building-creati/9845780/","projectTitle":"Curious Kindergarteners Building, Creating, and Discovering With Stem!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10082385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752721967720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082385"},{"teacherId":10082385,"projectId":9953051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students truly makes a difference.\r\nBecause of your donation, our students now have access to meaningful art supplies that allow them to explore their creativity, express their ideas, and build important fine motor skills. Art is such a special part of our day—it gives students a chance to feel confident, take risks, and share who they are in unique ways.\r\nSeeing their excitement as they use these new materials has been incredibly rewarding. Your contribution is not just providing supplies—it's creating joyful learning experiences and lasting memories for our students.\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765408516021,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-little-art-studio-for-buddi/9953051/","projectTitle":"Building Our Little Art Studio for Budding Artists to Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10082385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752721967720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082385"},{"teacherId":1321483,"projectId":9895786,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support to my classroom for this project. My students have been able to use their imaginations to build different projects as well as use their understanding to solve different situations.\r\nBy using the information they gain in class they have been able to take that knowledge and build different things using their Math strategies to build larger, smaller, or longer wider based on the instructions they are given. When the group time tells them to build something smaller or larger then the example they know what is expected and they know how to solve the problem. Most of all they love being able to show what they have built and expain how they did it.\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764736300369,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-enhances-our-textbook/9895786/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Enhances our Textbook Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Eberlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1321483"},{"teacherId":1353105,"projectId":9886575,"letterContent":"Our calming corner and SEL bins have made such a positive impact in our classroom community. My students use these resources daily to practice identifying emotions, calming their bodies, and working through conflicts in healthy ways. The calming tools, sensory items, and feelings activities have helped students become more independent and confident when managing big emotions. Instead of shutting down or becoming frustrated, students are learning strategies to reset and return ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a difficult morning when a student became overwhelmed after making a mistake during math. Instead of crying or giving up, the student asked to use the calming corner, used the breathing tools and emotion cards, and returned a few minutes later ready to try again. Moments like that have shown my students that it is okay to have big feelings and that they have tools to help them through them.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited. They immediately wanted to explore the feelings puzzles, sensory tools, and calming activities. Many students shared that the calming corner made them feel \"safe,\" \"happy,\" and \"relaxed.\" It quickly became a meaningful part of our classroom rather than just another center.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we are using these resources during morning meetings, partner discussions, and SEL lessons focused on empathy, problem-solving, and self-regulation. My students are becoming more thoughtful classmates, stronger communicators, and more aware of their own emotions. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, understood, and ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764722202235,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-and-calming-hearts-with-s/9886575/","projectTitle":"Building Minds and Calming Hearts with STEM and SEL Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1353105_orig.jpg?crop=2093,2093,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763242090650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1353105"},{"teacherId":9179890,"projectId":9907964,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have access to loaner laptops that are transforming how they learn. In our classroom, technology provides personalized support in reading and math, allows students to complete research projects, and gives them immediate feedback on their work. Many of our families do not have consistent access to devices at home, so these laptops ensure that every student can fully participate in assignments and continue learning beyond the school day.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the independence and confidence this access brings. They can track their own progress, revise their writing, and see real growth over time. I've already seen students who once struggled to complete homework now consistently turning in assignments and taking pride in their work. Your support has truly helped level the playing field for our future scholars. Thank you for investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1763589914076,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-digital-divide-loaner-lapt/9907964/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Digital Divide: Loaner Laptops for Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Francisco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9179890_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757633760561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9179890"},{"teacherId":3252125,"projectId":9836203,"letterContent":"Your generosity brought so much joy to our classroom. When my first graders saw the snow globe kits, they were so excited. They carefully created keepsakes as winter gifts for their families and were proud to share something they made themselves.\r\n\r\nWe are still looking forward to using the tie dye kits and the students already have so many color ideas. Our summer buckets will be an end of the year project where students personalize them with Cricut made stickers and fill them with memories from our class. Thank you for giving my students creative, meaningful experiences they will always remember.","fullyFundedDate":1760934857538,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-get-crafty/9836203/","projectTitle":"First Graders Get Crafty!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaytan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3252125_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570342171997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3252125"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7626","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":386,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":79.9,"schoolId":7626,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bonita Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bonita Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/bonita-street-elementary-school/7626"}