{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bonita Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":1321483,"projectId":9895786,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support to my classroom for this project. My students have been able to use their imaginations to build different projects as well as use their understanding to solve different situations.\r\nBy using the information they gain in class they have been able to take that knowledge and build different things using their Math strategies to build larger, smaller, or longer wider based on the instructions they are given. When the group time tells them to build something smaller or larger then the example they know what is expected and they know how to solve the problem. Most of all they love being able to show what they have built and expain how they did it.\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764736300369,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-enhances-our-textbook/9895786/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Enhances our Textbook Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Eberlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1321483"},{"teacherId":1353105,"projectId":9886575,"letterContent":"Our calming corner and SEL bins have made such a positive impact in our classroom community. My students use these resources daily to practice identifying emotions, calming their bodies, and working through conflicts in healthy ways. The calming tools, sensory items, and feelings activities have helped students become more independent and confident when managing big emotions. Instead of shutting down or becoming frustrated, students are learning strategies to reset and return ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a difficult morning when a student became overwhelmed after making a mistake during math. Instead of crying or giving up, the student asked to use the calming corner, used the breathing tools and emotion cards, and returned a few minutes later ready to try again. Moments like that have shown my students that it is okay to have big feelings and that they have tools to help them through them.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited. They immediately wanted to explore the feelings puzzles, sensory tools, and calming activities. Many students shared that the calming corner made them feel \"safe,\" \"happy,\" and \"relaxed.\" It quickly became a meaningful part of our classroom rather than just another center.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we are using these resources during morning meetings, partner discussions, and SEL lessons focused on empathy, problem-solving, and self-regulation. My students are becoming more thoughtful classmates, stronger communicators, and more aware of their own emotions. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, understood, and ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764722202235,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-and-calming-hearts-with-s/9886575/","projectTitle":"Building Minds and Calming Hearts with STEM and SEL Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1353105_orig.jpg?crop=2093,2093,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763242090650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1353105"},{"teacherId":9179890,"projectId":9907964,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have access to loaner laptops that are transforming how they learn. In our classroom, technology provides personalized support in reading and math, allows students to complete research projects, and gives them immediate feedback on their work. Many of our families do not have consistent access to devices at home, so these laptops ensure that every student can fully participate in assignments and continue learning beyond the school day.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the independence and confidence this access brings. They can track their own progress, revise their writing, and see real growth over time. I've already seen students who once struggled to complete homework now consistently turning in assignments and taking pride in their work. Your support has truly helped level the playing field for our future scholars. Thank you for investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1763589914076,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-digital-divide-loaner-lapt/9907964/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Digital Divide: Loaner Laptops for Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Francisco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9179890_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757633760561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9179890"},{"teacherId":3252125,"projectId":9836203,"letterContent":"Your generosity brought so much joy to our classroom. When my first graders saw the snow globe kits, they were so excited. They carefully created keepsakes as winter gifts for their families and were proud to share something they made themselves.\r\n\r\nWe are still looking forward to using the tie dye kits and the students already have so many color ideas. Our summer buckets will be an end of the year project where students personalize them with Cricut made stickers and fill them with memories from our class. Thank you for giving my students creative, meaningful experiences they will always remember.","fullyFundedDate":1760934857538,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-get-crafty/9836203/","projectTitle":"First Graders Get Crafty!","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":1353105,"projectId":9919058,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom iPad has become an incredibly valuable learning tool for my second graders. Many of my students do not have access to technology like this at home, so being able to use an iPad at school opens up opportunities for creativity, exploration, and documentation of their learning. Students are using the iPad to take photos and videos of their STEM creations, record their thinking, and reflect on how their designs work. This allows them to slow down and really think about their problem-solving process rather than just focusing on the final product.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for my students is being able to document and share their work. During our STEM challenges, students build structures and inventions using everyday materials, and then use the iPad to photograph their creations, record explanations, and show how their designs function. The technology helps them practice communication skills while also strengthening their understanding of engineering concepts. They love taking turns being the \"class photographer\" and proudly capturing their classmates' work.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are usually quiet during whole-group discussions have really thrived with this technology. Using the iPad gives them a new way to express their ideas. I've seen students confidently explain their designs on camera, celebrate their classmates' work, and collaborate to get the perfect shot of their structures. It has truly helped bring their creativity and voices to life while making learning more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided a piece of technology, but it has also given my students a powerful tool to explore, create, and share their learning in meaningful ways. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where innovation and curiosity can grow.","fullyFundedDate":1764722201829,"projectUrl":"project/innovating-learning-with-an-ipad-for-sec/9919058/","projectTitle":"Innovating Learning With an iPad for Second Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1353105_orig.jpg?crop=2093,2093,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763242090650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1353105"},{"teacherId":1420501,"projectId":9861361,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in meaningful ways. Thank you for investing in our students!\r\n\r\nThe 3D printing filament has allowed students to bring their learning to life. Instead of only reading about concepts in science, math, and engineering, they are now designing and creating physical models. They use measurement, geometry, and problem-solving skills as they plan, test, and revise their designs. The 3D printing process teaches perseverance, critical thinking, and creativity. Students quickly learn that innovation takes patience and persistence.\r\n\r\nThe standing desk has been the most exciting addition to our classroom! Students love having the option to stand while they work. It makes them feel grown-up and empowered to choose what helps them focus best. Many students are more engaged and productive when they can move slightly while working, and they look forward to their turn using the desk each day.\r\n\r\nStudents who need movement to concentrate have especially benefited from the standing desk. I've seen improved focus, better stamina during independent work, and more confidence in students who previously struggled to stay seated for long periods.\r\nAdditionally, students who thrive with hands-on learning have loved using the 3D printer, and seeing their work displayed on our cork boards has built pride and ownership in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a more flexible, engaging, and student-centered classroom environment. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1763562807825,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-in-3d/9861361/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds in 3D","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1420501"},{"teacherId":1152312,"projectId":9823634,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of STEM bins to our second and third grade classroom! Your support has brought hands-on learning, creativity, and excitement to our students in ways that are truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using the STEM bins during our science and problem-solving blocks, as well as during enrichment centers. Recently, students worked in small groups to complete a \"Build a Bridge\" challenge using materials from the bins. They were tasked with designing a bridge that could hold the most weight. Watching them collaborate—testing ideas, redesigning structures, and cheering each other on—was incredible. One group's bridge collapsed during testing, and instead of giving up, they immediately said, \"Let's figure out why and try again!\" That moment perfectly captured the resilience and critical thinking these STEM bins are helping us develop.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the STEM bins, the room buzzed with excitement. There were wide eyes, big smiles, and lots of \"Can we start now?!\" They were amazed by all the different materials and couldn't wait to explore. For many of them, hands-on building and engineering challenges are their favorite way to learn, and your donation made that possible.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are beginning a unit on simple machines and engineering design. Students will use the STEM bins to create prototypes that demonstrate force and motion concepts. They'll sketch their designs, test their models, reflect on what worked (and what didn't), and improve their creations. These next steps will help them strengthen collaboration skills, perseverance, and creative problem-solving—all essential skills for future innovators.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is filled with curiosity, teamwork, and joyful learning. Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to think like engineers and discover just how capable they truly are.","fullyFundedDate":1763563066446,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-hands-on-stem-for/9823634/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: Hands-On STEM for Future Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1152312_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504298730427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hankim"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":79.7,"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"}