{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bryson Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6858553,"projectId":9450055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding chapter books for our classroom. These books have had a positive impact on students' reading skills by helping them build stamina, improve comprehension, and expand vocabulary. Having access to engaging chapter books motivates students to read more consistently and challenges them to think deeply about characters, plot, and themes.\r\n\r\nStudents use these chapter books during both small-group and whole-group instruction. In small groups, the books support targeted discussions, guided reading, and skill practice, while in whole-group lessons they encourage shared reading experiences and meaningful conversations. Your generosity has helped create a rich reading environment that fosters a love of reading and supports student growth, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759070251499,"projectUrl":"project/turn-the-page-give-the-gift-of-reading/9450055/","projectTitle":"Turn the Page: Give the Gift of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6858553_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569703020812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6858553"},{"teacherId":4793897,"projectId":9519614,"letterContent":"My students were so overjoyed to find the new Xylophones at their desks when they returned from lunch! Their little faces just lited up with enthusiasm and excitement to begin exploring their new music instruments. The music books were so beneficial in helping students track the music notes with the color coded dots. My students look forward after lunch to practice their selected songs on their new Xylophones. My students happily enjoy playing and exploring their new Xylophones.\r\n\r\nActually, our School Christmas Performance is coming up soon, and my students are excitedly planning their musical performance by demonstrating their musical talents on their new Xylophones!\r\n\r\nAgain, my students and I would like to thank you for your generous donations for our Musical Instruments that have spread extreme joy in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760693693592,"projectUrl":"project/music-fosters-students-emotional-self-e/9519614/","projectTitle":"Music Fosters Students' Emotional Self-Expression and Healthy Growth Mindset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4793897_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714586364090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4793897"},{"teacherId":6858553,"projectId":9435343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom printer. This printer is used daily to support learning across all subjects, allowing students to print writing drafts, math practice, research projects, and enrichment activities. Having immediate access to printed materials helps lessons run smoothly and gives students more opportunities to practice skills independently and take ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nThe students are incredibly excited to use the printer and take great pride in seeing their work come to life on paper. Printing their own work makes learning feel more meaningful and motivates them to put forth their best effort. Your generous support has made a positive impact on student engagement, confidence, and overall classroom learning, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758636493966,"projectUrl":"project/print-dreams-and-fuel-learning-with-a-ne/9435343/","projectTitle":"Print Dreams and Fuel Learning With a New Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6858553_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569703020812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6858553"},{"teacherId":6963436,"projectId":9209999,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support in helping us purchase cube chairs for our classroom. These chairs have already made a wonderful difference in the daily lives of our students on the autism spectrum. Designed to provide stability, comfort, and a safe personal space, the cube chairs give our students a sense of security and help them remain engaged during learning activities.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the cube chairs, we have noticed a remarkable improvement in focus and participation. Many of our students are now able to sit for longer periods, engage more fully in lessons, and feel more at ease in group activities. These changes have not only enhanced their learning but have also brought more smiles, confidence, and independence to their school day. Your kindness has directly impacted their success, and for that, we cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1746622585170,"projectUrl":"project/supportive-seating-for-autism-student-su/9209999/","projectTitle":"Supportive Seating for Autism Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6963436_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604517895035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6963436"},{"teacherId":6596591,"projectId":9258317,"letterContent":"The tools you donated have made a significant impact on my students because they have access to kinesthetic tools to help them in our phonics activities. My students look forward to our phonics auditory drill where they get to use the sand trays to write the skills they have learned to practice their letters and graphemes. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw all of the materials! Every day they ask me if they will use the sand tray, white boards, and they wi ask me if I can read them one page of the book. \r\nI was able to accomplish a lot of successful phonics activities that fostered reading fluency and accuracy. \r\n\r\nSince I started using the materials in the new school year, I can already see a lot of academic growth because my students are engaged and happy to use the resources.","fullyFundedDate":1746488254307,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-phonics-kinesthetic-tools-for/9258317/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Phonics: Kinesthetic Tools for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6596591_orig.jpg?crop=231,231,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744742507048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peru"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":9000383,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of Dogman and Catkid chapter books will make a meaningful difference for students with autism in the classroom. During silent reading periods and free time, these high-interest books will captivate the students' attention and motivate them to read independently. \r\n\r\nFor children on the autism spectrum who may struggle with reading comprehension and social interactions, engaging chapter books can be an invaluable tool to help develop these important skills. As the students delve into the adventures of these quirky animal characters, they will build key literacy abilities like fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding story structure and plot. \r\n\r\nDiscussing the humorous storylines with peers will also provide organic opportunities to practice conversation skills and bond over a shared interest. The impact of your donation will extend far beyond the simple joy of reading a good book - you are providing crucial resources to help these students with autism thrive academically and socially. On behalf of the entire classroom, we deeply appreciate your thoughtful contribution and the positive difference it will make.","fullyFundedDate":1734720998457,"projectUrl":"project/autism-chapter-books/9000383/","projectTitle":"Autism: Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1254212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557201821733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":8934737,"letterContent":"Our autism classroom is incredibly grateful for the generous donation of yoga mats and gratitude journals to support our mindfulness program. \r\n\r\nThese thoughtfully chosen items have already had a significant positive impact on the students. The yoga mats provide a designated space for the children to practice calming breathing exercises and simple yoga poses, which help them develop body awareness, improve focus, and regulate their emotions. \r\n\r\nThe gratitude journals encourage self-reflection and positive thinking by prompting the students to record happy experiences, proud moments, and things they appreciate. Weaving these mindfulness practices into the daily classroom routine fosters a more peaceful, engaged learning environment while equipping the students with valuable coping skills. \r\n\r\nThe heartfelt contribution demonstrates the donor's understanding of the unique challenges faced by children on the autism spectrum and their dedication to supporting the students' overall well-being and success. The classroom staff and students extend their deepest thanks for this meaningful, impactful gift.","fullyFundedDate":1732587359470,"projectUrl":"project/autism-yoga-mats-for-mindfulness/8934737/","projectTitle":"Autism: Yoga Mats for Mindfulness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1254212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557201821733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":8937752,"letterContent":"The generous donations of organization carts, backpack hanging racks, and a label maker to our autism classroom have made an immense positive impact. These tools are instrumental in helping us teach crucial organizational skills to our students on the autism spectrum. \r\n\r\nThe hanging racks provide each child with a designated spot to keep their belongings, reducing confusion and promoting a sense of ownership and responsibility. The clearly labeled bins and shelves of the organization carts enable students to easily locate and put away learning materials, building confidence in their ability to maintain an orderly environment. Knowing exactly where to find the items they need also reduces frustration and anxiety, allowing students to focus their energy on learning. For teachers, these organizational systems maximize instructional time by eliminating the need to hunt for misplaced supplies. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the thoughtfulness behind these donations, which have truly enhanced our classroom's functionality and empowered our students to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1731775719932,"projectUrl":"project/autism-organization-skills/8937752/","projectTitle":"Autism: Organization Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1254212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557201821733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":8899918,"letterContent":"Our autism classroom is incredibly grateful for the generous donations of writing materials we recently received. These thoughtful contributions have made a significant impact on our students' learning experiences across all academic subjects. \r\n\r\nThe specialized pencil grips have enabled our students to maintain a more comfortable and secure hold on their writing implements, leading to improved handwriting legibility and reduced frustration. The blank writing journals provide a creative outlet for self-expression and allow students to practice their written communication skills in a freeform manner. Additionally, the pencil pouches have been instrumental in helping students organize their personal writing tools, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. \r\n\r\nBy having their essential supplies readily accessible in one convenient place, students can seamlessly transition between activities without disruption. These seemingly simple tools have had a profoundly positive effect on our classroom, enhancing fine motor skill development, written expression abilities, and overall academic engagement. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the donors for recognizing the importance of these materials and supporting our ongoing efforts to create an inclusive, enriching learning environment for students on the autism spectrum.","fullyFundedDate":1731170639706,"projectUrl":"project/autism-students-want-to-learn-to-write/8899918/","projectTitle":"Autism Students Want to Learn to Write","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1254212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557201821733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7493","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":737,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.5,"schoolId":7493,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bryson Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bryson Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/bryson-avenue-elementary-school/7493"}