{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bijou Community School","outOfStateSupporters":28.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4938405,"projectId":9769566,"letterContent":"These new books have added so much richness to our music classroom by helping students build foundational literacy skills while also deepening their understanding of musical concepts. Titles like *The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night*, *Jennie Jenkins*, *Over in the Meadow*, and *Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin* have allowed students to explore rhythm, rhyme, steady beat, and instrument recognition through joyful, story-centered lessons. Books such as *Here Come the High Notes* and *Look Out for Low Notes* introduce early music theory in an engaging, accessible way, and beloved favorites like *Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus* and *Old MacDonald Had a Farm* help younger learners practice singing, sequencing, and expressive reading. These resources have truly enriched the way I teach—and I'm incredibly grateful for your generosity in making that possible.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a lively, interactive, and often musical experience. Students sing along to refrains, keep the beat with percussion instruments, and act out characters or motions as the story unfolds. A standout moment this year has been our exploration of *Wild Symphony* by Dan Brown. Students were absolutely captivated by the interactive orchestral music connected to each page, sparking wonderful conversations about timbre, mood, and instrument families. Watching their eyes light up as they listened, reacted, and discussed made it clear just how meaningful these books are to their learning.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have become more engaged during story-based lessons. The blend of visuals, sound, and movement gives them multiple ways to connect, and many now request these books during independent choice time. Your donations did far more than add books to our shelves; they created moments of joy, discovery, confidence, and connection for our young musicians. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us build a learning environment where students feel inspired, included, and eager to explore the world of music.","fullyFundedDate":1759949751301,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-harmony-inspiring-literacy-t/9769566/","projectTitle":"Reading in Harmony: Inspiring Literacy Through Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509234438120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbmusic"},{"teacherId":4938405,"projectId":9743966,"letterContent":"Our new storage tubs have transformed the way my students and I use our music classroom resources. With instruments now safely organized and clearly labeled, students can quickly find what they need, which has increased both efficiency and enthusiasm during music activities. As a teacher who is new to this position, having an organized space has also helped me better understand exactly what materials we have and how to use them more effectively in our lessons.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came the day the tubs were first introduced. Students walked in, noticed the newly arranged shelves, and immediately began exploring—carefully opening lids, checking instrument sets, and excitedly pointing out items they hadn't realized we had. Their reactions ranged from surprised gasps to proud comments like, \"Now it feels like a real music room!\" The sense of ownership they expressed over the space was heartwarming and set the tone for an engaged, focused year.\r\n\r\nWith everything now accessible and protected, our next steps involve diving deeper into ensemble work and instrument rotations. Students can smoothly transition between activities, which allows us to spend more time making music and less time searching for materials. As we continue our current unit, students will be using the newly organized instruments to create short group compositions—something that simply wouldn't have been possible without the clarity and structure these storage tubs provide. Our donors truly helped us elevate the learning environment, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758816698372,"projectUrl":"project/note-worthy-storage-for-our-instruments/9743966/","projectTitle":"Note-Worthy Storage for Our Instruments!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509234438120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbmusic"},{"teacherId":8505124,"projectId":9673275,"letterContent":"Our \"Counting Collections\" materials have had a huge impact on my students' ability to explore numbers and counting in a hands-on, engaging way. With these materials, my students can sort, count, and organize objects independently or in small groups, which helps them see patterns, understand quantities, and build strong number sense. They are excited to explore, compare amounts, and practice counting in fun, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also made it possible for students to practice counting in Spanish, giving them the chance to build bilingual math skills while gaining confidence with numbers. By seeing, touching, and moving the objects, students are learning to count \"mucho\" (a lot) and understand the concept of quantity in a real, concrete way.","fullyFundedDate":1759255501693,"projectUrl":"project/counting-collection/9673275/","projectTitle":"Counting Collection!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladolid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505124_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661240050997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505124"},{"teacherId":8505124,"projectId":9673261,"letterContent":"An easel in our 1st-grade classroom will completely transform the way my students learn, participate, and engage each day. At this age, children learn best when lessons are visual, interactive, and hands-on. An easel becomes the heart of our learning space — a place where stories come alive, where phonics and math lessons are modeled clearly, and where students can share ideas and show their thinking.\r\n\r\nHaving a sturdy, mobile easel means I can teach from any part of the room and adjust my instruction based on student needs. My students will be able to come up and write, draw, build words, solve problems, and actively take part in their learning. The magnetic board helps us practice word building, the chart paper supports shared writing, and the space underneath allows easy access to materials.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, school is where they feel the most supported and inspired. This easel will help create a warm, structured learning environment where every child can see, understand, and confidently participate. Your support directly boosts engagement, strengthens foundational reading and math skills, and makes lessons more accessible for young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom grow, learn, and feel excited every day. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758388801574,"projectUrl":"project/easel-y-accessible/9673261/","projectTitle":"Easel-y Accessible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladolid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505124_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661240050997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505124"},{"teacherId":5051715,"projectId":9490595,"letterContent":"Wow—what a difference you've made in our classroom! When the boxes arrived, my students' eyes lit up like it was their birthday. They couldn't believe all the colorful supplies, shiny new rulers, paints, notebooks, and even a globe that spins in every direction!\r\n\r\nWe jumped right in—using our new notebooks for language arts and science, and our geometric shape kits to explore math in hands-on ways. The magnetic chart has been a huge hit for learning arrays and fractions, and the watercolor paper has inspired even my most hesitant artists to create with pride. The rocks will be a fun surprise for an upcoming holiday craft project (but shhhh, don't tell!).\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments is watching students play with the globe—it spins in multiple directions, and they love exploring it with their hands. Another is hearing younger students walk by and whisper, \"Oh, I love this class!\" Maybe it's the forest-green light covers that give our room such a calm, cozy glow.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have brought so much creativity, structure, and joy into our classroom. You didn't just give us supplies—you gave my students new ways to explore, build confidence, and learn through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be diving into an art project where students will create beautiful mixed-media pieces using all our new art materials.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in us and for filling our classroom with excitement and possibility. Every item you funded helps my students see that their ideas matter and that people care deeply about their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757438358135,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-starting-strong-in/9490595/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Starting Strong in Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magallanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5051715_orig.png?crop=796,796,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753218313806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5051715"},{"teacherId":10296474,"projectId":9782637,"letterContent":"We are very grateful for the support of the parents and everyone who participated in helping our first-grade students obtain their own resources to improve their reading and writing spaces. We truly appreciate your collaboration on this project.\r\n\r\nEvery day we use these spaces, which has helped improve the children's engagement and participation in each class. This has allowed them to have an appropriate and comfortable area to carry out their activities.\r\n\r\nWe hope to continue counting on the support of those who always think about the well-being of the boys and girls who are eager to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1760905387734,"projectUrl":"project/leer-es-una-maravilla-estrategias-para/9782637/","projectTitle":"Leer es una Maravilla, Estrategias para Aprender Leyendo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olmos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10296474_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760840758920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296474"},{"teacherId":8668281,"projectId":9351613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being willing to donate to our classroom. our classroom rug has been a home for not only my main homeroom class, but also my designated ELD class. The rug gives students enough space to comfortably sit, while not being in the space of other students. \r\nThe rug serves for many purposes throughout the day as it is our main meeting area. Most of our classroom work is also completed on the classroom rug. Thanks to your donation we can all comfortably sit and see the view board from our rug spots. This also makes for a great way of sharing our thinkpairshares as I can pair them according to color as well. Thanks again for helping shape our future and being a part of their success.","fullyFundedDate":1753552189604,"projectUrl":"project/clean-rug-for-success/9351613/","projectTitle":"Clean rug for success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8668281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662950254047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8668281"},{"teacherId":5716833,"projectId":9059362,"letterContent":"My students had so much fun using their weather games and materials. It really brought the learning to life and it nurtured their imaginative play, while focusing on weather and seasons. They especially liked dressing the bear as the weather changed each day. They couldn't wait to finish their table work so that they could use the materials and continue their learning. Thank you again for supporting my classroom and my students. We are so grateful for your generosity and my students would like to say thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1738291167200,"projectUrl":"project/storms-and-weather-materials/9059362/","projectTitle":"Storms and Weather Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tombs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5716833_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534543510013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5716833"},{"teacherId":8505124,"projectId":8980795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. The kiddos loved the carpet that you generously donated to us. It is a small detail that most people don't really pay attention to, however, it made such a big difference in the classroom. It gives such a safe environment for the kiddos to sit and engage in learning. The smiley faces on the carpet also make our classroom be full of light and openness. Thank you again so much for this amazing gift. It is people like you who make teaching so easy and fun to do.","fullyFundedDate":1733265549370,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-arts-and-crafts/8980795/","projectTitle":"Fun With Arts and Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladolid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505124_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661240050997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505124"},{"teacherId":8505124,"projectId":8709082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this donation. The students loves being able to utilize the calming stickers to ease their breathing. We also enjoyed the feeling books and talking about all types of emotions that we could have and that it is still ok. Our counselor was able to benefit from this project as well as it gave her some ideas to talk about when she does her monthly SEL lessons. The lil loteria has been a huge hit in the classroom! The students are expanding their spanish vocabulary while also having fun playing bingo!\r\nThank you so much","fullyFundedDate":1733265549812,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself/8709082/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladolid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505124_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661240050997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505124"},{"teacherId":6807715,"projectId":8907847,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen the pure joy on my students' faces when they discovered the Numberblocks linking cubes in our small groups! The moment they spotted them, their eyes lit up with excitement, and they couldn't wait to use them.\r\n\r\nStudents eagerly grabbed the cubes, instantly recognizing their favorite Numberblocks characters and using them to build teen numbers. The students in the other center couldn't wait until they had a turn with the blocks. \r\n\r\nWhat was even more incredible was how naturally they started explaining their thinking, helping one another, and making connections between numbers in a way that felt like play. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made this moment possible, turning math into something tangible, joyful, and truly magical for these young learners. Thank you for bringing this excitement to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733265549591,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-minds-mathlink-cubes/8907847/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Minds: MathLink Cubes for Early Math Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6807715_orig.jpg?crop=2231,2231,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608351176729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ksmartinez"},{"teacherId":5716833,"projectId":8832302,"letterContent":"My students have been enthralled by this doll house. They are able to play with the house several times a week. I have noticed that both my EL students and my English speaking students, are using more descriptive language while they play, and they are trying to communicate with each other. The boys are even enjoying the dramatic okay, which is not common. I am so happy to be able to give my immigrant students extra opportunities for SEL learning and practicing skills that will use for their whole lives.","fullyFundedDate":1727719780827,"projectUrl":"project/sel-for-immigrant-students/8832302/","projectTitle":"SEL for Immigrant Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tombs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5716833_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534543510013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5716833"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39615","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":425,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":71.5,"schoolId":39615,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bijou Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bijou Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/lake-tahoe-unified-school-district/bijou-community-school/39615"}