{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bonita Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3252125,"projectId":9833526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project. My first graders are full of curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning. They love working with their hands because it helps learning feel meaningful and fun. I want to continue nurturing that spark by giving them more opportunities to create hands on projects.\r\n\r\nThese Cricut accessories and craft storage cart will help bring student ideas to life. With colorful vinyl and essential tools, students will design name tags, stickers, and classroom displays while practicing fine motor skills, planning, and problem solving in engaging ways. They are especially excited when they see their own names and designs become real classroom items they can use and share.\r\n\r\nThis project was delayed for some time due to the classroom flood, but I am grateful this item was not damaged. My husband was able to assemble the cart, and I am excited to finally use it in our classroom. It will help organize materials and make it easier to share Cricut supplies across grade level classrooms.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where creativity and learning come together.","fullyFundedDate":1760749269230,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-through-cricut-creatio/9833526/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Through Cricut Creations","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"},{"teacherId":3252125,"projectId":9932070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the Epson EcoTank printer. My students are a curious and creative group who love exploring new ideas and bringing their imaginations to life through hands on learning. Although we have not yet been able to use the printer, we are very excited to begin working with it in the upcoming school year. It was stored for part of the year due to the classroom flood, so we did not have access to it right away, but we are looking forward to finally putting it to use.\r\n\r\nWhat excites me most about this technology is the opportunity it will give students to turn their ideas into real, meaningful creations. With the Epson EcoTank printer, students will be able to design and print stickers, labels, and classroom crafts that connect directly to our learning. I am especially looking forward to having my students create their own stickers, which will allow them to express their individuality and take pride in their work. These types of activities help students build important skills such as planning, designing, fine motor coordination, and problem solving while keeping learning fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nEven before using the printer, I can already see how much joy these types of creative projects bring to my students. My goal is to create a classroom where every child feels confident, capable, and proud of what they can make. I know this printer will help make learning more interactive and meaningful by giving students another way to express their ideas and see their work come to life. Thank you for investing in my classroom and supporting experiences that help students grow in creativity, confidence, and love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764783327051,"projectUrl":"project/create-print-inspire/9932070/","projectTitle":"Create. Print. 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We also designed custom name labels for reusable water bottles that were given to each student as an end of the year gift. The students were so excited to see their names on something they helped create. It made the gifts even more meaningful and gave them a sense of pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAlthough we have not had the opportunity to use the Apple Pencil yet, we are excited to begin exploring everything it can do. I know it will give my students even more opportunities to draw, design, and create as we continue using the Cricut for classroom projects next school year. Thank you for giving my students access to technology that encourages creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning. Your generosity is helping make our classroom a place where students can turn their ideas into something they are proud to share.","fullyFundedDate":1763576426361,"projectUrl":"project/from-imagination-to-creation-tech-tools/9901159/","projectTitle":"From Imagination to Creation: Tech Tools for Cricut Projects","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"},{"teacherId":3252125,"projectId":9827872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Cricut Creations and STEM Explorations.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and my students were so excited when we finally had the opportunity to begin using the materials. We experienced an unexpected delay because our classroom was flooded and closed for several months, so we were unable to access many of our supplies right away. Once we returned, it was exciting to unpack everything and start creating.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut and heat press quickly became some of our favorite classroom tools. I used the Cricut to create personalized name labels for each student's reusable water bottle as an end of the year gift. The students loved seeing their names on the bottles and took great pride in having something made just for them. We also used the heat press to add each student's name to the tie dye shirts they made for our end of the year field trip. Seeing them wear their custom shirts together made the day even more special and helped build a sense of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have also been able to use the printer ink to print classroom materials and student activities, making it easier to provide engaging lessons. While we have already enjoyed many of these resources, I am especially looking forward to using the STEM bins and the Rapunzel problem solving STEM kit during our Knowledge curriculum next year. My students love hands on learning, and I know they will enjoy working together to solve challenges inspired by the stories they read.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your generosity has given my first graders opportunities to create, explore, and build confidence through meaningful experiences. We are truly grateful for your support and cannot wait to continue using these wonderful resources throughout the coming school year.","fullyFundedDate":1760799247678,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-creations-and-stem-explorations/9827872/","projectTitle":"Cricut Creations and STEM Explorations","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"},{"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"}],"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"}