{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bel Air Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10068324,"projectId":9735056,"letterContent":"The Wayside series of books is a favorite at our school. Students from first through fifth grade love checking out and reading these books. They capture our students' attention and encourage independent reading. Thanks to your support, we are offering more copies and ensuring that every student has the chance to enjoy these beloved stories.\r\n\r\nOur library is more than just a collection of books—it's a vibrant, welcoming space where students read independently, complete assignments, and listen to stories on the reading carpet. Every book added is selected with care, based on what students are genuinely excited to read. They treat these books with love and respect, and they are always eager for more.\r\n\r\nBy adding these beloved, grade-level appropriate titles to our collection, we can give students greater choice during reading time and more books to check out and take home, which helps them grow as readers while nurturing a lifelong love for books. The best way to build reading skills is simply to read more, and thanks to your help, our library is continuing to be a place where that growth happens every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759597828217,"projectUrl":"project/wayside-school-builds-love-of-literature/9735056/","projectTitle":"Wayside School Builds Love of Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caputi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068324"},{"teacherId":9497258,"projectId":9640704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Because of your support, my students now have access to essentials school supplies, such as crayons, colored, pencils, glue, pencils, erasers, and small whiteboard erasers. These materials may seem simple, but to my students, it helps them confidently and fully participate in every lesson.\r\nThe excitement on their faces was immediate. As soon as they saw the new supplies, students begin imaging the projects they could create an eagerly chose the colors and tools they wanted to use. Something as small as having their own pencils or a fresh set of crayons make them feel valued and prepared, and that feeling shows in the pride that they take in their work having these resources mean in our classroom can run smoothly each day. Students can jump right into writing prompts, art, activities, group, whiteboard, practice, and hands-on lesson without worrying about not having what they need. It creates a positive environment. We are learning, feel accessible and joyful for everyone.\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom community. Thank you for helping my students feel supported, equipped, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1757604858374,"projectUrl":"project/color-their-world-classroom-essentials/9640704/","projectTitle":"Color Their World: Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497258"},{"teacherId":9497258,"projectId":9640685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, we are able to stock up on essential cleaning supplies, such as Lysol wipes, spray, gloves, hand sanitizer, and other items to help. Keep our learning environment safe, and we welcoming every single day.\r\nThe moment my student saw the new supplies, they were so excited. It might sound simple, but for them having the right tools to clean and care for their classroom feels empowering. One of my favorite moments happened right after we unpack the materials. Several students immediately volunteered to help wipe down the desk and organize our shelves their face lit up as they realize that maintaining our classroom is something we can do all together not just something the teacher does alone.\r\nThese supplies have already made a huge impact, not only are we able to keep our classroom, healthier and more organized, but the students are learning responsibility, teamwork and pride in their shared space. Building the sense of community through small routines like cleaning together has helped them understand that caring for the environment helps everyone learn better.\r\nThanks to you, our class is now set up to continue focusing on both academic growth and positive daily habits. As we move forward with our current projects, students will keep using these supplies as a part of our routine cleaning hands before group work wiping tables after assignments and keeping materials fresh for the next activity. These simple steps, make our classroom feel cleaner safer, and ready for learning.\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity. You've made a real difference in our daily lives, and my students feel it every time they reach for a white board glove and take ownership of their space.\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757604858743,"projectUrl":"project/germs-stop-here-a-safe-space-for-learni/9640685/","projectTitle":"Germs Stop Here: A Safe Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497258"},{"teacherId":10068324,"projectId":9668018,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our STEM-in-the-Library Project. The building blocks are tied to an ongoing project to teach engineering and building concepts. The goal is to introduce and read from a variety of books that encourage both innovative and creative thinking, as well as provide the opportunity to build and construct.\r\n\r\nWe are combining reading books like The Most Magnificent Thing by Spires, Dreaming Up, a Celebration of Building by Hale, Iggy Peck, Architect by Beaty, and Construction by Sutton with the building blocks to build a connection and provide hands-on experience with building for all our learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our grateful students.","fullyFundedDate":1759597828037,"projectUrl":"project/building-blocks-for-collaborative-play-w/9668018/","projectTitle":"Building Blocks for Collaborative Play with a Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caputi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068324"},{"teacherId":1938989,"projectId":9523864,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for funding our project and providing this amazing gift for our students. Your generosity has given our students hours of joy and learning through cooperative play and allowed for a wider range of activities both during our recesses and specific lessons and skills for our Physical Education time. The students have been so excited to use the new goals and soccer balls every day. Having multiple courts for tetherball and a variety of sizes of hand balls has opened up the options for all students to have more choices of activities during recess as well.\r\nThough this was supposed to be for my 5th graders, I have shared the equipment with other grade levels and the impact has been amazing. Kids are improving their sports knowledge, practicing skills and participating in cooperative games in ways they couldn't before we received this gift. We have also incorporated the Physical Education curriculum and enjoyed many of the lessons helping us improve skills. \r\nThank you so much for funding this equipment for our school, your contribution will have a lasting impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757604858434,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-it-off-in-pe/9523864/","projectTitle":"Kicking It Off in P.E.!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cachiotis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1938989_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474515280971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cachiotis"},{"teacherId":10068324,"projectId":9735448,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to the cause of bringing these exciting science readers into our library. My students from First through Fifth grade love looking at the pictures and reading these engaging books. All of my students, including my multi-lingual learners, enjoy and benefit from these books.\r\n\r\nThis nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals, like a killer whale and a great white shark, or a polar bear and a grizzly bear! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.\r\n\r\nOur library had three of these books, and they were always in demand. I knew we needed more! The kids are thrilled. Thank you for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1759343207022,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-beasts-inspiring-readers/9735448/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Beasts: Inspiring Readers Through STEM Showdowns","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caputi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068324"},{"teacherId":10068324,"projectId":9462533,"letterContent":"My students are thrilled by the opportunity to relax and stretch their brains while playing chess. Many of my students are from families and communities that span the globe. They share a commonality in the playing of chess. \r\n\r\nI enjoy watching their excitement and joy. They are having a great time helping and teaching each other how to play and improve their game. They are all learning to play 'quick chess' given our time constraints. My hope is that the library will continue to be a maker space and a place for students to spend extra time reading, relaxing, and playing chess.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation to this effort.","fullyFundedDate":1757519150733,"projectUrl":"project/chess-builds-community/9462533/","projectTitle":"Chess Builds Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caputi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068324"},{"teacherId":10068324,"projectId":9668162,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to the academic success of my students. All of my students love picking up these books, reading through them, and checking them out. We are a Title 1 school with a majority of multi-lingual learner students, and all of my students enjoy the challenge and excitement of these books. They are compelled to read through them because they are drawn to the topics and the illustrations. \r\n\r\nFirst Second :01 publishers has created an original, engaging, entertaining series of graphic novel science books that offer a complete introduction to a particular topic, for example, dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, or flying machines. It has been several years since we have had the funds to purchase new STEM books. These books are re-engaging my students' interest in science topics. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1757518384639,"projectUrl":"project/science-comics-motivate-students/9668162/","projectTitle":"Science Comics Motivate Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caputi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068324"},{"teacherId":5818242,"projectId":9681911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! My students were so excited when they walked in and saw our beautiful new reading rug. They love stretching out on the rug with a book for quiet reading time. We also come to the rug to work together on sounding out words, sorting words in the pocket chart and the kids will also partner read on the rug.\r\n\r\nWe are also getting lots of use out of our Sound Segmenting Trays. We often use them along with the Touch-Read Phonics CVC cards that we received. They are fantastic hands on tools that are helping my students read and spell words.\r\n\r\nThank you again for everything! We really appreciate you for making our classroom a brighter and more exciting place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1757604858885,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-reading-carpet-and-reading-sup/9681911/","projectTitle":"Classroom Reading Carpet and Reading Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5818242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539218021288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5818242"},{"teacherId":8809395,"projectId":9269555,"letterContent":"I thank you graciously for your generous and thoughtful donations to my TK classroom. Since I received the items at the end of the year, last years class and this years class get to benefit. \r\nOur little garden outside our classroom\r\n Is so happy with its frequent watering thanks to my water loving students. They ask to water the plants at recess instead of playing sometimes!\r\nThe animal book is such a great addition to our science corner as they explore pictures and fun facts about all of their favorite animals.\r\nThank you again for thinking of us.","fullyFundedDate":1746785275138,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-materials/9269555/","projectTitle":"End of Year Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8809395_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690767056266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8809395"},{"teacherId":9652901,"projectId":9006075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my 1st grade classroom! My students and I could not be more grateful for the supplies. My students were able to make countless art projects with the glue and crayons that enriched their learning experiences. The CVC word learning games were also so appreciated by my students and I. The games assisted students with all different learning styles with their phonics and reading skills. They also made the learning so much fun! Thank you for adding so much joy to our school year!","fullyFundedDate":1734311759293,"projectUrl":"project/middle-of-the-year-classroom-restock/9006075/","projectTitle":"Middle of the Year Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koeltl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9652901_orig.jpg?crop=1583,1583,x448,y603&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724298691831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652901"},{"teacherId":5818242,"projectId":8846687,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of the wonderful books! My students have been so happy to have new books that they love and want to read over and over again.\r\n\r\nThe Choose Your Own Adventure books have been really fun for my students to read. Usually, I let the students decide if they want to just read a paragraph or if they want, they can choose to read an entire page. Often my students who are struggling more with reading will opt to only read a paragraph, but with these books the kids often want to read the entire page. The Choose Your Own Adventure books have options at the bottom of many of the pages and the students get to make a choice about what they want to do next in the story. Since the adventures in these books tend to be short we have been reading them over and over again to help the students gain fluency and confidence in their reading. Each adventure is different and the kids love being in charge of making choices in how the story will progress.\r\n\r\nThanks again for donating books to help my students grow into readers that understand reading is a joy.","fullyFundedDate":1733347724035,"projectUrl":"project/spread-the-joy-of-reading/8846687/","projectTitle":"Spread the Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5818242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539218021288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5818242"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4127","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":349,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.0,"schoolId":4127,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bel Air Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bel Air Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/bel-air-elementary-school/4127"}