{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thelma Bedell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3092233,"projectId":9555585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and our classroom. We can't thank you enough. We were so excited to receive our items in the mail. Our new flags look amazing on our wall. The colors are so vibrant. Our new timers are the best. They are very easy to use and it is easier to change the batteries. The best part is they have an off button which will help save the battery. We can't wait to use these. They were so excited to see me open the box with them. I think they were most excited about the whiteboard markers because of how often we use them. Again, thank you again for supporting our education.","fullyFundedDate":1763236976786,"projectUrl":"project/please-please-please-help-us-with-the/9555585/","projectTitle":"Please, Please, Please Help Us With the Supplies We Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Payan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3092233_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475623650066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/valerie-payan"},{"teacherId":8052800,"projectId":9673170,"letterContent":"I'm using the hydroponic systems in the classroom so students can observe the growth of plants using only water, light, and nutrients. The students have been keeping a plant journal, documenting the plants' growth from the time the seeds were placed into the hydroponic system to the time they sprouted. They were very excited to see these tiny seeds growing in the classroom. They couldn't believe how such tiny seeds could grow into a plant with just water and light. \r\n Since students can't take the classroom hydroponic system home, they created their own hydroponic system to take home and share their learning with family.\r\n We will continue to use the hydroponic systems in the classroom throughout the school year and try different seeds. Let's keep growing","fullyFundedDate":1759598867554,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-garden/9673170/","projectTitle":"Indoor Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saldivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8052800"},{"teacherId":3092233,"projectId":9851590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our entire project! We are so grateful to have people like you in this world who value education. When we received our headphones we couldn't contain our excitement. We had to try them out right away. They worked perfectly! Now we are able to use our reading program daily to help improve our reading. \r\nWe also loved our new tennis balls for the bottom of our chairs. The current tennis balls are old and falling apart. They are also constantly falling off of our chairs. These new ones are going to help keep our chairs nice and quiet while we move around our room.","fullyFundedDate":1761431448049,"projectUrl":"project/micd-up-for-success/9851590/","projectTitle":"Mic'd Up For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Payan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3092233_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475623650066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/valerie-payan"},{"teacherId":3092233,"projectId":9711531,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to our project. We are so excited to start using our headphones and iPads on a daily basis. My students were so excited when I opened the box and they were able to start using the adapters right away. They worked perfectly. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your support. We can't express how grateful we are for your support. We can't wait to start using our iPads daily. We have been waiting all year to start using our iPads and the different programs we use. We can't wait to use our programs!","fullyFundedDate":1759247925568,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-with-adapters/9711531/","projectTitle":"Power Up With Adapters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Payan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3092233_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475623650066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/valerie-payan"},{"teacherId":8052800,"projectId":9177746,"letterContent":"I used the resources by giving my students treats/snacks during testing at the beginning of the school year and during the first trimester assessments. I also gave them a snack before morning recess at the start of the year. My students were very excited to receive these treats. \r\n Although the project was funded over the summer, the snacks were useful because students are assessed early in the year to determine their current academic levels. Thanks again for the generosity of the people, the students truly enjoyed the treats!!","fullyFundedDate":1752687876978,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-state-testing/9177746/","projectTitle":"Snacks For State Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saldivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8052800"},{"teacherId":10039673,"projectId":9367796,"letterContent":"Our class expresses deep gratitude for the materials we have been able to use to help us regulate, meditate & socialize! Our students have had the opportunity to regulate themselves with the use of a spinning chair, sensory sacks and weighted blankets. Because of these amazing materials, the students have been able to be more engaged in lessons and complete more assignments. There are a few students who have required extra pressure to help them feel comfortable and safe, the weighted blanket and sensory sacks have been a great tool for them. \r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the materials, they were over the moon! The students had a chance to work on their social skills and learn to take turns. Overall, their attitudes towards each other and about school have improved drastically. In the beginning of the year, the students were timid and had a hard time controlling their emotions. Now they are comfortable and able to regulate! Thank you again for the support in our special education class.","fullyFundedDate":1747711142337,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-seekers/9367796/","projectTitle":"Sensory Seekers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039673"},{"teacherId":10039793,"projectId":9368099,"letterContent":"There are no words to adequately express my thanks to you and the DonorsChoose.org program for the opportunity to positively impact my students' learning experiences. My project was titled \"Getting Students Organized\" and that is exactly what is currently happening in my classroom with the addition of the new binders, dividers, and sheet protectors that came as a result of your generosity.\r\nThe supplies have allowed the students to take ownership of quality work. They are so excited when they get to file something in their binders under the correct section! They are able to keep their writing, math notes, and literature study materials organized where they can easily find them. These materials have greatly improved the homework turn in rate as well!\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation and continued support for education. Our students enjoy every bit of use they get from each resource donated. The resources are a constant reminder of people's love, generosity, and compassion for education. Thank you for being so generous and allowing our classroom to be a recipient of such kindness. \r\nPlease see attached photos and thank you notes from my students!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. McCann","fullyFundedDate":1747707711824,"projectUrl":"project/getting-students-organized/9368099/","projectTitle":"Getting Students Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10039793_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747701093872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039793"},{"teacherId":9969263,"projectId":9173139,"letterContent":"Our students have fully immersed themselves in our calming space and it has immensely support their social emotional needs. They now have a safe tools to assist in de-escalating and to helping regroup themselves.\r\nWhen our students first saw the materials, they were so excited! Our little ones wanted to jump right in, so we had a few teaching moments to teach them how to use the materials to help regulate themselves. Our older students took quickly to the materials and knew exactly what it was for. \r\nIn the future, I would to be able to expand a calming space by adding more seating and furniture to truly create space the oozes cool and calm.","fullyFundedDate":1746723161787,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-cozy-calming-corner/9173139/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Cozy Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969263"},{"teacherId":9891694,"projectId":9048394,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and to share the incredible impact that your donation of chick hatching materials has had on my students and our school. This was by far, the most meaningful unit of study we experienced this year. \r\n The excitement began when we started receiving the boxes and unpacking supplies. The selection of books allowed my students to learn about the life cycle of chicks and how to care for them. Having varying levels allowed all my students access to the information no matter their reading level. The brooder was absolutely the best! The design allowed clear and easy observation of the chicks and my students especially enjoyed being able to hear the chicks \"cheep\" throughout the day and watch their silly antics! Often, we would just stop and listen to the sweet sounds coming from the brooder. \r\n The opportunity to raise chicks from eggs has had a profound impact on my students. It began the moment they entered the classroom and saw that three of the chicks had hatched earlier that morning and were stumbling around in the incubator, wet, tired, and weak. If that wasn't enough excitement, an hour later, one of my students said, \"Mrs. Green, there's a pip in the green egg and it's getting bigger!\" We all rushed over to the \"incubation station\" and witnessed the last chick hatch before our eyes. The excitement and joy in the room was palpable! Many students had tears in their eyes. From that moment on, the students took full responsibility for the chick's care. They ensured the waterer and feeder were always clean and full, that their bedding was changed daily, and that the chicks got their favorite snack: mealworms. \r\n This project not only had a positive impact on my class, but the entirety of our school. Classrooms were invited to visit our classroom to see the chicks and learn about the hatching process from my students. I was extremely impressed to see how confident and comfortable my students were when presenting information and answering questions from their peers. Following these visits, students from different classes would make daily visits before school and during their recess to see the chicks. My students beamed with pride that they were known as the \"chickenologists\" at school! \r\n This project offered a hands-on learning opportunity that exceeded my expectations. . My students learned not only the biology of chickens, but about patience, responsibility, and the importance of caring for living things. It is with your kindness and generosity that this was possible, and for that, I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1736813706782,"projectUrl":"project/cheep-cheep-hatching-learning-adv/9048394/","projectTitle":"\"Cheep, Cheep!\" : Hatching Learning Adventures In Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891694_orig.jpg?crop=1459,1459,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736636803600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891694"},{"teacherId":9939608,"projectId":9153332,"letterContent":"It was so exciting for the students to see what new prizes were received in the student store, thanks to you and Donor's Choose! They like to work to get Bedell Bucks so they can 'buy' prizes they like.\r\n\r\nThis is the first time I have been able to utilize this program and it was exciting to receive prizes for the students. I will send pictures soon. I have about four stores each year and funds can be difficult to get. Some people, colleagues mostly, sometimes bring me gifts to use, but it only helps so much. These new prizes help me so much and the money that the school sometimes offers will go for field trips!","fullyFundedDate":1742582876433,"projectUrl":"project/winning-big/9153332/","projectTitle":"Winning Big!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939608"},{"teacherId":3092233,"projectId":8859767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and funding our project! These resources are going to help us master our math skills for years to come. Our students are very hands on when it comes to learning and having these tools will help us fully understand what we are trying to learn. We try to keep our classroom organized because it helps us minimize the time looking for our resources. The storage bins are definitely going to help us stay organized and help us be able to find the resources quicker. Again, thank you so much for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733260424871,"projectUrl":"project/11mastering-our-number-sense/8859767/","projectTitle":"1+1=Mastering Our Number Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Payan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3092233_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475623650066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/valerie-payan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40892","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":309,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"20.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.1,"schoolId":40892,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thelma Bedell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Thelma Bedell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-paula-unified-school-district/thelma-bedell-elementary-school/40892"}