{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bryson Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":9735202,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 3rd–5th grade students with autism now have high-quality sensory putty to help them self-regulate throughout the school day. This simple, powerful tool has already become one of the most helpful resources in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of our vibrant, curious students face sensory overstimulation that can make it hard to focus during reading, lessons, assemblies, or transitions. The sensory putty gives them a discreet, portable way to knead, squeeze, and redirect fidgeting energy helping them release tension, stay calm, and return to learning more quickly. We use it during dedicated sensory breaks, longer assignments, social skills activities, and even at recess or lunch when needed.\r\n\r\nStudents are already showing noticeable improvements: fewer disruptions from overstimulation, longer periods of engagement, and greater independence in managing their emotions. The putty's unobtrusive nature makes it perfect for both our special education classroom and when students are mainstreamed into general education settings. It allows them to participate more fully without drawing attention to their needs.\r\n\r\nResearch shows that tactile tools like sensory putty are highly effective for children with autism, supporting emotional regulation, attention, and overall well-being. Your donation has given our students a practical, everyday tool that honors their unique sensory needs while celebrating their strengths and resilience.\r\n\r\nThese putty containers are durable and will continue supporting students for years to come. Because of your kindness, our exceptional learners can better navigate their school day with confidence, focus, and joy.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and in the importance of sensory supports. Thank you for helping them thrive one squeeze at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1758807038836,"projectUrl":"project/autism-support-sensory-putty-for-self-r/9735202/","projectTitle":"Autism Support: Sensory Putty for Self-Regulation","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=1778633727751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":9741063,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 3rd–5th grade students with autism now have wonderful sensory tools rain sound tubes, seasonal sensory tubes (fall, winter, spring, and summer themes), and timers. These calming resources have quickly become essential for helping our vibrant, enthusiastic students manage sensory input and thrive throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOur students arrive each day full of energy and curiosity, eager to learn math, reading, science, and social studies. However, sensory processing challenges can sometimes make it difficult for them to stay focused, transition between activities, or regulate emotions. The rain sound tubes provide soothing auditory input that mimics gentle rainfall, helping students self-calm without adding to classroom noise. The seasonal sensory tubes, with their beautiful floating elements, offer engaging visual and tactile stimulation tied to science themes students love watching autumn leaves swirl or winter snowflakes drift. The timers give clear visual cues for time management during lessons, small-group work, or independent tasks, reducing anxiety around transitions.\r\n\r\nWe've already seen beautiful results: students using the rain tubes during sensory breaks return to their seats noticeably calmer and more focused. The seasonal tubes are perfect for science lessons on weather and seasons, while also serving as independent regulation tools. The timers help students stay on task and build independence. Overall, we're noticing fewer disruptions from overstimulation, smoother transitions, and more joyful participation in learning.\r\n\r\nThese durable, reusable tools support both emotional regulation and academic engagement. They honor our students' unique needs while celebrating their strengths, creativity, and determination. Because of your kindness, our classroom is becoming a more inclusive space where every student can channel their energy into learning and success.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of thoughtful sensory supports. Thank you for helping them feel calm, confident, and ready to learn every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1758661872307,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-harmony-empowering-self-regulat/9741063/","projectTitle":"Sensory Harmony: Empowering Self-Regulation for Students with Autism","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=1778633727751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":9723744,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 3rd–5th grade students with autism now have exciting, sensory-rich STEM materials including the archaeologist dig kit, dinosaur egg kit with baby fossils, dinosaur footprints, ocean-themed sensory bin, and animal manipulatives. These tools have brought science to life and made learning truly meaningful for our bright, eager learners.\r\n\r\nThe tactile, interactive nature of these materials has been transformative. Students are enthusiastically \"excavating\" fossils, exploring dinosaur eggs, analyzing footprints, building habitats in the sensory bin, and sorting animals all while staying calm and focused. What used to be challenging or overwhelming science lessons are now favorite parts of the day.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on activities naturally reduce behavioral challenges, support sensory needs, and help students stay engaged longer.\r\n\r\nWe've watched students light up with pride as they discover \"fossils,\" describe habitats, make connections between dinosaurs and ocean life, and share their findings with classmates. These experiences are building critical STEM skills observation, classification, prediction, and problem-solving while also strengthening fine motor skills, vocabulary, and social communication in a joyful, low-pressure way.\r\n\r\nThese durable resources will continue serving future classes for years to come, inspiring our students to see themselves as future scientists, paleontologists, marine biologists, or engineers. Your donation is helping our exceptional students with autism experience the thrill of discovery, build confidence through success, and dream bigger about their futures.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of hands-on learning. Because of you, they are not only mastering science concepts they are unlocking their potential and falling in love with STEM!","fullyFundedDate":1758403517673,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sparks-igniting-learning-for-st/9723744/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sparks: Igniting Learning for Students with Autism","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=1778633727751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":9690599,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 3rd–5th grade students with autism and other learning differences now have their own sets of magnetic blocks. These hands-on tools are already transforming how they understand and enjoy math.\r\n\r\nBefore these magnetic blocks arrived, we had only one shared set. With a larger class this year, students often had to wait their turn, which disrupted focus and limited practice time. Now every student can manipulate their own blocks during math lessons. \r\n\r\nThey are building arrays, exploring the commutative property (e.g., seeing that 4 × 3 equals 3 × 4), and physically experiencing repeated addition. The tactile, visual nature of the blocks makes abstract multiplication concepts concrete and meaningful exactly what our students need.\r\n\r\nWe've seen wonderful moments already: students who used to shut down during multiplication lessons are now eagerly arranging blocks into rows and columns, organizing patterns, and proudly explaining their thinking to the group. The magnetic blocks give them the sensory-rich support they thrive on, helping them stay engaged, build confidence, and truly grasp these critical math skills.\r\n\r\nThese durable, reusable sets will continue to benefit students year after year, creating a lasting impact in our classroom. Your donation is helping our bright, eager learners with autism succeed in math, develop stronger problem-solving abilities, and experience the joy of \"I can do it!\" moments.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of hands-on learning. Because of you, they are unlocking not just multiplication, but also their own potential and love for mathematics.","fullyFundedDate":1757552087526,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-autism-unlocking-multiplicat/9690599/","projectTitle":"Empowering Autism: Unlocking Multiplication Through Interactive Magnet","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=1778633727751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":9712244,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 3rd–5th grade students with autism now have the engaging, tactile STEM materials they need to explore dinosaurs, fossils, ocean habitats, and more. These hands-on tools have transformed our science lessons and sensory time into moments of joy, focus, and deep learning.\r\n\r\nThe archaeologist dig kits, dinosaur egg kits with baby fossils, footprints for analysis, ocean-themed sensory bin, and animal manipulatives are exactly what our bright, eager learners thrive on. Students who often struggle with abstract concepts are now excitedly \"excavating\" fossils, sorting dinosaurs by habitat, building scenes with manipulatives, and exploring ocean life through sensory play. The tactile, sensory-rich nature of these materials has a wonderfully calming effect reducing behavioral challenges and helping students stay engaged for longer periods.\r\n\r\nWe've already seen incredible moments: students who used to disengage during science time are now proudly showing their classmates their discovered \"fossils,\" describing habitats, and asking thoughtful questions. These activities support not only science and STEM skills (observation, classification, cause & effect), but also fine motor development, vocabulary building, and social interaction in a low-pressure way.\r\n\r\nThese durable, reusable resources will continue benefiting future classes year after year, inspiring our students to dream big about careers as paleontologists, marine biologists, engineers, or astronauts. Your donation is helping our exceptional students with autism experience the wonder of discovery, build confidence through hands-on success, and see themselves as capable scientists.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of experiential learning. Because of you, they are unlocking their potential, one dig, one fossil, and one sensory exploration at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1758115563282,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-autism-providing-sensory-bin/9712244/","projectTitle":"Empowering Autism: Providing Sensory Bins & Materials for Enhanced Learning","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=1778633727751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":9706544,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our 3rd–5th grade students with autism now have wonderful habitat-themed sensory bins for winter, ocean, and land environments. These portable, reusable bins have quickly become an essential part of our daily routine and are already making a big difference.\r\n\r\nOur students with autism often face sensory challenges that make regulation and focus difficult. The tactile, themed sensory bins give them a safe, predictable outlet to self-regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and reset during sensory breaks, transitions, recess, or free time. Students are excitedly exploring ocean life, building snowy winter scenes, and creating land habitats activities that calm their nervous systems while sparking joy and engagement.\r\n\r\nDuring science lessons on ecosystems and habitats, the bins make learning hands-on and meaningful. Abstract concepts become concrete as students manipulate materials, observe details, and describe what they see. We've noticed fewer behavioral incidents, longer periods of calm focus, and increased willingness to participate both in academics and social play.\r\n\r\nThese sensory bins support our vibrant, creative students in multiple ways: emotional regulation, fine motor development, vocabulary building, imaginative play, and science understanding. Because they are durable and reusable, they will continue supporting students for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a more inclusive and supportive classroom where our students feel understood and empowered. They can now better manage their sensory needs, engage in learning, and express their unique perspectives through play and exploration.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of thoughtful sensory supports. Thank you for helping them thrive every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1758158537344,"projectUrl":"project/autism-focused-stem-exploration-hands-o/9706544/","projectTitle":"Autism-Focused STEM Exploration: Hands-On Tools for Future Scientists","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=1778633727751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":9706304,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our 3rd–5th grade students with autism now have reliable wired headphones/earbuds with microphones and electronic wipes for our Chromebooks. These simple but essential tools have already made a tremendous difference in their daily learning and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nBefore these new headphones arrived, many of our current earbuds were broken or non-working. Students constantly had to swap pairs, which disrupted routines, increased anxiety, and pulled them away from important digital lessons in math, reading, and science. Now every student has dependable access to clear audio for lessons and can easily record their responses during assessments. The wired design ensures they stay connected without constant technical frustration.\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, these headphones help reduce sensory overload from classroom noise. Our students can now listen to lessons or use calming audio for self-regulation and auditory stimming helping them stay emotionally balanced and focused. We've already noticed fewer disruptions, longer periods of engagement, and more confident participation.\r\n\r\nThe electronic wipes have also been a game-changer. Students who are highly sensitive to smudges, fingerprints, or germs on screens can now keep their Chromebooks clean and comfortable to use. This small detail supports both hygiene and sensory comfort, allowing them to stay engaged without distraction.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our bright, eager students with autism are better able to access their education, regulate their sensory needs, and show their true capabilities every single day. These tools are helping us create a more inclusive, supportive classroom where they can thrive academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of thoughtful sensory supports. Your donation is making a real, daily impact on their focus, confidence, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1758146710813,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-autism-education-with-sensory/9706304/","projectTitle":"Empowering Autism Education with Sensory Supportive Technology","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=1778633727751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":8971268,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students with autism now have the high-quality art supplies and noise-canceling headphones they desperately needed. The difference in our classroom has been immediate and beautiful to watch.\r\n\r\nThe fresh sets of colored pencils, crayons, markers, paints, and other tactile materials have opened up a whole new world of self-expression for our little artists. Many of our students who struggle with verbal communication are now channeling their emotions and ideas through vibrant drawings and creations. One student who previously avoided art time altogether now spends 20–30 minutes focused and calm, carefully blending colors and smiling proudly at his finished pieces. The tactile experience of manipulating the materials has had a genuinely calming, therapeutic effect just as we hoped.\r\n\r\nThe new headphones have been equally transformative. Our students who are sensitive to classroom noise can now listen to soothing music or clear instructions without being overwhelmed by background sounds. This has dramatically improved their focus and engagement during lessons and independent work. We've seen fewer meltdowns and more confident participation.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students with autism are not only participating more fully in art and learning activities, they are discovering their own creativity, building important fine-motor and emotional-regulation skills, and experiencing the joy of authentic self-expression. These tools are helping them feel seen, supported, and successful every single day.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to you for believing in our students and investing in their unique learning needs. Your donation has made a real, lasting impact on their confidence, focus, and happiness. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1742922929183,"projectUrl":"project/autism-little-artist/8971268/","projectTitle":"Autism: Little Artist","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=1778633727751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1254212,"projectId":8971315,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our students with autism now have their own yoga mats and mindfulness journals tools that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nThe yoga mats have transformed our physical education time and sensory breaks. Students who often struggle with body awareness, coordination, and sensory overload now have a personal, dedicated space to practice gentle yoga poses and mindful movements. The soft, tactile surface of the mats provides the grounding they need to feel safe and focused. We've seen students who used to become overwhelmed during PE now participating more calmly, holding poses with growing confidence, and regulating their bodies more effectively. The calming effect is visible fewer meltdowns, more engagement, and genuine moments of peace.\r\n\r\nEqually powerful are the mindfulness journals. Many of our students find it difficult to express their emotions verbally. Having a structured, predictable place to draw, write, or reflect has given them a healthy outlet for anxiety, stress, and big feelings. One student who rarely shared his thoughts now regularly uses his journal during transitions and after recess. The simple ritual of journaling is helping them develop emotional regulation skills, improve focus, and feel a greater sense of control in their day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students with autism are learning to better understand their bodies, manage their emotions, and participate more fully in school. These tools are supporting their mental health, sensory needs, and academic success not just in PE, but throughout the entire day.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of mindfulness. Your support is helping them build lifelong skills for self-regulation, resilience, and well-being. Thank you for making a real, lasting impact on their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1742929515942,"projectUrl":"project/autism-mindfulness/8971315/","projectTitle":"Autism: 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=1778633727751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-salazar"},{"teacherId":1163155,"projectId":9978658,"letterContent":"With grand excitement I say, THANK YOU!!!! to PNC Grow Up Great®\r\n\r\nSince PNC Grow Up Great® funded this dream project, my students have the opportunity to use developmentally and age appropriate resources that spark their curiosity and cultivate a conflict solution mindset. \r\n\r\nMy 4-5 year old students now have a well equipped classroom with resources that fulfill each individual's little mind and heart. Students are in love with all the magnetic track resources to build roads in their block city made with the Jumbo Brick Blocks. And, they love the wooden marble run race as they say they had never seen anything like it. The girls enjoy using the Springflower lego and the Rainbow Blocks set to show their creativity and attention to detail. And, the most favored resource is the Picasso Tiles that allow students to create the coolest structures throughout the day. All of this creativity will help them become the builders of our future world.\r\n\r\nMy students are appreciative and proud to have these resources that they want the other TK classrooms to also enjoy them, so they asked me to lend the items. That's the sweetest take away from receiving these items; to show kindness and share with others. What a lucky future we have with these TK students as they not only will be Builders but Builders with Emotional Intelligence.","fullyFundedDate":1774963870220,"projectUrl":"project/tk-builders-of-tomorrows-world/9978658/","projectTitle":"TK Builders of Tomorrow's World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1163155"},{"teacherId":1163155,"projectId":10030301,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for your charitable act in funding my MacBook project. This item has provided educational opportunities that will allow me to engage all students through their varying learning styles. \r\n\r\nThe vivid colors on the screen stimulate the visual learners to be locked in to the images and movements that they can grasp concepts quicker, especially the English language learners that require visual aids to close learning gaps. And, the crisp sounds from the speakers motivate the auditory learners to pay more attention to the sounds of English words that are channeled through; this breaks up any confusion as they develop in the command of the English language, and the sounds also encourage the kinesthetic learners to move their bodies to fulfill their learning modality while having fun. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and in the opportunity you gave to my young learners that will be successful leaders of the future!","fullyFundedDate":1774963878426,"projectUrl":"project/macbook-air-inspires-critical-thinkers/10030301/","projectTitle":"MacBook Air inspires Critical Thinkers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1163155"},{"teacherId":10314659,"projectId":9835140,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for all the generous supplies that were donated for my speech therapy work. They have been incredibly useful in my sessions and have made a real difference in how I'm able to engage the children. The materials are not only practical but also very engaging, and the kids absolutely love using them. Their excitement and enthusiasm during activities have noticeably increased, and it's been wonderful to see how much more motivated and responsive they are during therapy. I truly appreciate your support—it has had a meaningful impact on both my work and the children I serve.","fullyFundedDate":1769177717419,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy/9835140/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314659"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.6,"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"}