{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"KIPP Bayview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10097710,"projectId":10129626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation, which allowed me to transform our counseling room this year.\r\n\r\nWhen students returned to school and began entering the room, they immediately noticed the difference. What was once a space with moving boxes filled with equipment, office supplies, and binders is now a warm, organized, and inviting environment designed with our students in mind. The new bookshelf gave everything a home and helped turn the room into a more functional and peaceful space.\r\n\r\nThe students especially love the new tent. It has quickly become one of the most-used spaces in the room, with stuffies and twinkle lights inside creating a cozy little retreat. Students can crawl inside when they need a few quiet moments, a sense of privacy, or simply a break from the stimulation of the school day. Having a space they can choose to enter and make their own gives them a sense of agency and allows them to experience moments of safety, calm, and comfort.\r\n\r\nThe new rug has also transformed the room. It creates a colorful, welcoming area where students can sit, play, talk, and participate in counseling activities. Together, the rug, bookshelf, and tent have helped create a space that feels nurturing, comfortable, and emotionally safe, a place where children can be themselves and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nYou can see in the photos just how much the room has changed and how excited the students are to use it. Your generosity did more than provide furniture and equipment; it helped create an environment that communicates to our students, from the moment they walk in, that they matter and that this is a space for them.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create this meaningful change in our school and for giving our students a counseling space where they can feel safe, comfortable, and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1782267158842,"projectUrl":"project/the-counseling-room-as-a-co-therapist/10129626/","projectTitle":"The Counseling Room as a Co-Therapist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097710_orig.jpg?crop=2772,2772,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757697883254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097710"},{"teacherId":10097710,"projectId":10071352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating new games and toys to our counseling room. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for the children at our school.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, we had only a handful of games and activities available, and many were missing pieces, broken, or outdated. Now, our students have a much greater variety to choose from, including board games, imaginative play, and therapeutic activities that help them express their feelings, process difficult experiences, connect with others, and simply have fun.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, the counseling room is also a place to take a break from a difficult day at home or in the classroom. Having choices and engaging activities helps them feel comfortable, welcome, and in control of their time in the room. The space now feels more inviting, warm, and rich with opportunities for connection and healing.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for the kindness and generosity you have shown our students. You are helping create positive change one game at a time, one counseling session at a time. Thank you for helping me make the counseling room a place where our students can feel safe, supported, and cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1772135110024,"projectUrl":"project/creating-safety-and-healing-through-play/10071352/","projectTitle":"Creating Safety and Healing Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097710_orig.jpg?crop=2772,2772,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757697883254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097710"},{"teacherId":9875263,"projectId":10043319,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and the entire team, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special needs by providing access to quality education, essential resources, and opportunities they may not otherwise have.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are able to engage in hands-on learning experiences, develop communication and life skills, and build confidence in a supportive and inclusive environment. Your support goes beyond funding—it brings hope, dignity, and a stronger future for every child we serve.\r\n\r\nWe are truly thankful for your commitment to this mission and for believing in the potential of every student. Together, we are creating lasting impact and opening doors to brighter opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1769107249364,"projectUrl":"project/life-cycle/10043319/","projectTitle":"Life Cycle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gettis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9875263_orig.jpg?crop=785,785,x0,y549&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736397008469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9875263"},{"teacherId":9875263,"projectId":9855499,"letterContent":"The technology in our classroom is transforming how my students access learning, especially those with extensive support needs. Many of my students are nonverbal or have motor speech challenges, and this technology allows them to communicate, participate, and demonstrate understanding in ways that were previously difficult. Through visual supports, AAC tools, interactive sequencing activities, and digital reinforcement, students are able to engage with literacy, math, and social-emotional lessons more independently. Instead of being passive learners, they are active participants. The technology reduces barriers and increases access to grade-level content in a developmentally appropriate way.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the immediate interaction and feedback. They love seeing their responses come to life on the screen, hearing audio support, and touching interactive elements that respond to them. For students who struggle with verbal expression, the ability to select an answer and have it read aloud builds confidence and joy. The technology feels empowering to them—it gives them a voice and a sense of independence.\r\n\r\nOne of my kindergarten students with motor speech articulation challenges has especially connected with this technology. In traditional activities, he often becomes frustrated when his speech is not clearly understood. With digital communication supports and visual response options, he can fully participate in sequencing stories and answering comprehension questions. I have seen a noticeable increase in his engagement, confidence, and willingness to take academic risks. For him, this technology is not just a tool—it is access, dignity, and opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1763735972815,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-style/9855499/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gettis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9875263_orig.jpg?crop=785,785,x0,y549&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736397008469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9875263"},{"teacherId":9065230,"projectId":9599695,"letterContent":"I am thrilled and deeply grateful for your support to the classroom. The students were excited to have received their new equipment and wasted no time in engaging with the items. There has been remarkable improvement in their eye hand coordination skills as they use the flying disk, basketballs, ring toss, parachute, and the catch and throw set. They all started out using the items in no specific order then they eventually evolved in showing their preferences. The girls proved to be just as competitive as the boys with the basket ball games.\r\n\r\nTheir sparkle of joy and excitement when the items were presented to them is very memorable. the tunnels are use inside the classroom for tunnel races and the can-beanbag -toss game is used to enhance small groups working on letter sounds.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping this community of young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760534057777,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-and-muscles/9599695/","projectTitle":"Building Minds and Muscles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9065230_orig.jpg?crop=1291,1291,x117,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699774712608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9065230"},{"teacherId":10097710,"projectId":9707780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of social and emotional books to our counseling room. Your support has made a meaningful difference for our students. For many children, talking about trauma or deep emotions can feel too personal and too difficult. They often don't have the words, and sometimes they don't want to speak at all. These books give them a way in. When a child reads about feelings like grief, anger, loneliness, or being different, it helps them realize these experiences are part of being human. Seeing their own struggles reflected on the page brings a sense of relief: they're not the only one, and their feelings make sense.\r\n\r\nThe stories you provided help normalize big emotions and offer language for children who can't express their experiences directly. A child who might not describe their own pain can easily talk about a character, and from there, we gently open the door to their own feelings. These books make sessions deeper, more meaningful, and more accessible. They allow me to offer psychoeducation in a way that feels safe, comforting, and developmentally appropriate.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students' emotional well-being and for giving them tools to understand themselves better. Your generosity has truly strengthened the heart of our counseling work.","fullyFundedDate":1758133219958,"projectUrl":"project/building-emotional-strength-through-book/9707780/","projectTitle":"Building Emotional Strength Through Books and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097710_orig.jpg?crop=2772,2772,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757697883254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097710"},{"teacherId":10097710,"projectId":9508715,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation through DonorsChoose. The new board games and play materials you provided have already brought so much warmth and joy into our counseling room and into the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nOur school serves an underserved community, and many of our young kids don't have access to a wide variety of toys at home. Walking into a room filled with choices—games, figurines, sensory items, and materials that invite imagination—gives them something they rarely experience: the freedom to choose what speaks to them. It has been amazing to watch how each child gravitates toward something different. Their choices show so much of their unique personalities, interests, and inner worlds.\r\n\r\nThis new richness and variety in the room has made the space feel more welcoming and safe. Kids come in and immediately spot something that makes them curious or excited. For children who often carry stress or big feelings, being able to enter a room that feels full, colorful, and inviting helps them settle into play more easily. It gives them permission to simply be kids—to explore, create, imagine, and enjoy themselves in a way that is both healing and developmentally important.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to support a school that doesn't always have the resources to provide these opportunities. Your generosity has made our counseling room more nurturing, more engaging, and truly more therapeutic.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your kindness. 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