{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bellevue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1486337,"projectId":10213300,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with new printer ink! Having ink available allows both my students and me to print materials on demand. You don't realize how often you rely on a classroom printer until you run out of ink!\r\n\r\nHaving access to the printer has been especially helpful for my students when editing and revising their writing. Students can print their typed work and then work with a peer to edit and revise their writing on paper. \r\n\r\nThe new ink has also allowed me to print in color materials to support our learning. This is especially beneficial for my multilingual learners. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project a reality and for supporting my students and our classroom. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1785165330652,"projectUrl":"project/running-on-empty-help-us-refill-our-pri/10213300/","projectTitle":"Running on Empty: Help Us Refill Our Printer Ink","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1486337_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669057838005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1486337"},{"teacherId":688242,"projectId":10335877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. We have had a wonderful start to the school and I cannot thank you enough for helping me offer my students some fun beginning of the year projects to make our classroom more inviting. We have has fun making posters, putting up bulletin boards, and starting our gratitude journals. The little journals have been perfect for us to practice our daily gratitude. \r\nStudents have started their wood cookies to make a class mobile. Each student is painting a symbol to represent themselves on their wood cookie and then all of them will be hung together. Our next project with be creating \"sun catchers\" with the plates, markers, and heat gun. My students are excited to try it, since it will be a brand new activity. Thank you for allowing us the chance to do these engaging activities in our classroom. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1787172587594,"projectUrl":"project/sunny-start/10335877/","projectTitle":"Sunny Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp688242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527129464089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/688242"},{"teacherId":672671,"projectId":10037864,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to our generous donors for funding our DonorsChoose project and bringing Snap Circuits into our classroom! Our students were incredibly excited to open the kits and begin exploring, building, and experimenting. The Snap Circuits gave them the opportunity to learn about electricity and engineering in a hands-on and engaging way. Their excitement was contagious as they worked together, followed directions, and discovered how different pieces could be connected to create working circuits.\r\n\r\nOur students were amazed to see their creations come to life! They built circuits that lit up, used motors, and even created circuits that allowed them to play games. These experiences helped students develop problem-solving, critical-thinking, and teamwork skills while having fun with STEM. Thank you for making this learning experience possible and for giving our students the opportunity to explore, create, and see themselves as engineers and inventors!","fullyFundedDate":1773871073783,"projectUrl":"project/learn-electricity-with-a-snap/10037864/","projectTitle":"Learn Electricity With a Snap!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp672671_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469667462069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-griffith"},{"teacherId":688242,"projectId":10211847,"letterContent":"We are off to a good start! Thank you so much for all of the donations to our class project. My students and I are so grateful to have the materials to begin the school year. Students have already made great use of the cardstock materials, Mr. Pens on their projects, and our classroom is feeling more like home every day. I love seeing their faces when they get to use a new product and get their own materials. Making the year fun and creative is only possible with people like you who help us along, since we don't have a budget for these fun things.","fullyFundedDate":1785100195998,"projectUrl":"project/pumped-projects/10211847/","projectTitle":"Pumped Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp688242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527129464089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/688242"},{"teacherId":688242,"projectId":10215170,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations. My class was so happy to get all of the new art supplies and we have already begun using them. They loved the first bulletin board we hung up to make our classroom feel like a new home for the year. The magnets are already in use hanging their \"All About Me\" posters in the windows. This class is truly special. After 19 years teaching, I still get so excited to treat my class to new projects and ideas. This group is especially creative, fun, and outgoing. This will be a year of firsts for my group of sixth graders, as well as a year of lasts as they leave for middle school.\r\nThank you for helping to make this year memorable for them all.","fullyFundedDate":1779077254147,"projectUrl":"project/art-start/10215170/","projectTitle":"Art Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp688242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527129464089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/688242"},{"teacherId":1486337,"projectId":10213070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for helping make this project a reality!\r\n\r\nMy students are so grateful to be celebrated on their birthdays in our classroom. They also get very excited to find out when they have been chosen as our VIP Student of the Week. They love creating their VIP poster and receiving a special bag of goodies to celebrate them and all the wonderful things that make them unique and awesome. It's the little extra things that can make such a big difference for my students. \r\n\r\nThank you also for providing new, high-interest books to add to our classroom library. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and for making these special experiences possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778017561603,"projectUrl":"project/making-students-feel-special/10213070/","projectTitle":"Making Students Feel Special","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1486337_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669057838005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1486337"},{"teacherId":1486337,"projectId":10153183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping add new independent reading books to our classroom library. I am happy to share that I could not label the new books fast enough with my name and reading levels before students were eager to check them out. \r\n\r\nI am happy to share that this school year, my students read 1,034 books independently and a combined 7,539,576 words. Even more meaningful than the numbers were the personal successes many students experienced. Several students shared that they had read very few books in previous years and had struggled to find books they enjoyed. This year, many of those same students discovered authors, genres, and series that sparked a genuine love of reading. Watching students become excited about books and eager to read was one of the highlights of the school year. Thank you again for helping make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1773870281971,"projectUrl":"project/hooking-sixth-graders-on-reading/10153183/","projectTitle":"Hooking Sixth Graders on Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1486337_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669057838005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1486337"},{"teacherId":10301282,"projectId":9792224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"TK Beginnings: Creating a Safe and Sensory-Friendly Classroom.\" As a first-year teacher creating my very first classroom, your generosity has meant more to me and my students than I can fully express. These children are beginning their very first school experiences, and because of your support, they now have a classroom environment that helps them feel safe, cared for, and excited to learn every day.\r\n\r\nMy students were beyond excited when the materials arrived. They immediately wanted to explore the sensory tools, weighted stuffie, snacks, and new classroom supplies. One of my favorite moments was watching students use the pipe cleaners to make bees. We learned all about insects, the pipe cleaners were used to create their very own bee that could pollinate the flowers around the classroom. The craft supplies, pom-poms, pipe cleaners, and adaptive scissors have been used during art projects and fine motor activities that help students strengthen important early learning skills. The tissues, wipes, and cleaning supplies help me maintain a clean, healthy, and welcoming classroom environment for all 25 students. \r\n\r\nThe weighted sensory stuffie has become a comforting classroom favorite for students who need extra support calming down or feeling secure during the school day. It has been amazing to see students begin learning how to self-regulate and confidently communicate their needs.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also made a huge difference in our classroom. Having Goldfish, applesauce, gummies, and Cheez-Its available helps ensure students stay energized and ready to learn, especially during long school days. \r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, these materials continue supporting our classroom community academically, socially, and emotionally. My students are learning how to explore, problem solve, create friendships, and grow into confident learners. Your generosity has helped me create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to come to school each day. Thank you for helping make my very first classroom such a special place for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769178109181,"projectUrl":"project/tk-beginnings-creating-a-safe-and-senso/9792224/","projectTitle":"Tk Beginnings: Creating a Safe and Sensory-Friendly Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10301282_orig.jpg?crop=1377,1377,x62,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759619402634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10301282"},{"teacherId":688242,"projectId":10041198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing puzzles and prizes. Our students are so lucky to get such awesome awards for their hard work at the end of the trimester. These prizes have been given to students who have worked hard and made progress in all areas throughout the school year. Students were awarded in Kindergarten through Sixth grade and they were excited. These prizes were beyond better than what they are used to. The book lights, puzzles, and squishies were coveted surprises and so loved. There is a newfound spark to work hard and put forth their best effort. The kids and teachers appreciate all of your donations more than I can express.","fullyFundedDate":1777989236740,"projectUrl":"project/proud-puzzles-and-prizes/10041198/","projectTitle":"Proud Puzzles and Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp688242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527129464089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/688242"},{"teacherId":688242,"projectId":10036165,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your donations. My students and I have been hard at work, building our robots and putting them together. Students loved being able to use the little screwdrivers themselves and they each were able to participate, not having to wait. We needed the batteries in order to make our robots move and go. Thank you so much for making this possible. \r\nWe also wrapped up our ancient China unit and got to make Chinese dumplings in class, use chopsticks and each student got their own red envelope to take home. Inside the red envelope was a lucky, gold coin and two pieces of Chinese candy to try. It was truly the icing on the cake. Thank you for all of your help.","fullyFundedDate":1773871073819,"projectUrl":"project/steam-integration/10036165/","projectTitle":"STEAM Integration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp688242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527129464089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/688242"},{"teacherId":688242,"projectId":10106733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the cool new supplies. We have loved the books and students have already begun to check them out and read them. They really liked the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and Sophie Mouse ones as well. \r\nWe just got done doing our first \"geode\" experiment. Students got to make their own geodes out of borax and food coloring into eggshells. Their experiments turned out great and strudents enjoyed checking them out under magnifying glasses.They loved it! Thank you so much for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1773869900412,"projectUrl":"project/rocks-and-reads/10106733/","projectTitle":"Rocks and Reads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp688242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527129464089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/688242"},{"teacherId":597496,"projectId":9808626,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping all of us to have a calmer, quieter, special environment where we can all learn. The weighted lap dogs are so incredible! The kids ask to use them daily. They were so excited when the dogs arrived. They immediately all needed to have a turn holding one. We quickly had to come up with some agreed upon class rules for our new furry friends. The sensory tiles are cool for sure. I need to find more ways to incorporate them into our classroom though.\r\nMy students like to use the lap dogs when they are working at their desks, at table groups and especially on the carpet. Of course sometimes they are a distraction, but I just remind them about our rules for the dogs and everything moves forward. Thank you again for the donations.","fullyFundedDate":1764710773382,"projectUrl":"project/calming-our-bodies-to-learn/9808626/","projectTitle":"Calming Our Bodies to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp597496_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467828245655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/597496"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5112","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":377,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":86,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"22.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.7,"schoolId":5112,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bellevue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bellevue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/bellevue-union-school-district/bellevue-elementary-school/5112"}