{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Belle Air Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1060439,"projectId":10199394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our math intervention classroom! Your donation of Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards will make a meaningful difference in the learning experiences I provide for our students.\r\n\r\nWith these gift cards, I will be able to purchase new, engaging, and hands-on math activities that help make learning fun and accessible for all students. Math intervention is all about finding creative ways to meet students where they are, build their confidence, and strengthen their understanding of important math skills. Having access to a variety of new resources will allow me to provide activities that meet different learning needs and keep students excited and motivated.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond providing classroom materials. You are helping create opportunities for students to experience success, develop a love of learning, and feel more confident in their math abilities. I am so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students and their growth!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1780367131718,"projectUrl":"project/math-magic-starts-with-the-right-materia/10199394/","projectTitle":"Math Magic Starts with the Right Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinorton"},{"teacherId":9828983,"projectId":10549675,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our school and in the everyday lives of our students. Because of your support, our children now have additional balls and nets to encourage physical activity, teamwork, friendship, and, most importantly, the opportunity to simply be kids!\r\n\r\nYour donation of extra clothing, including pants and underwear, is equally meaningful. Accidents happen, especially with young children, and having clean clothes readily available allows us to care for our students with compassion while preserving their dignity and helping them feel comfortable and confident throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nSometimes, the smallest things make the biggest difference. Whether it's a child having the opportunity to participate in a game with their classmates or being able to change into fresh clothes after an unexpected accident, your kindness helps create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the needs of our students, believing in our classroom, and investing in our children's happiness, well-being, and success. Your generosity goes beyond the supplies themselves; you are reminding our children that their community cares about them.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful and filled with heartfelt appreciation to you from Our \"Beary\" greatful Belle Air cubs!!!","fullyFundedDate":1790915422445,"projectUrl":"project/sports-and-comfort-supplies-for-ms-mich/10549675/","projectTitle":"Sports and Comfort Supplies for Ms. Michelle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9828983_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777922068771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828983"},{"teacherId":10345331,"projectId":10179727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding durable headphones for my class. Last year, we used cheaper headphones which broke every few weeks, disrupting quality learning time and wasting lots of plastic. Funding durable headphones for a full class was just not on my budget. We have used these new headphones for several months now and they are all working perfectly still! \r\nThanks to your generous donation, my students are able to focus on their independent learning daily. Not only that, we are also finally environmentally friendly.","fullyFundedDate":1785621264776,"projectUrl":"project/durable-headphones-for-little-learners/10179727/","projectTitle":"Durable Headphones for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Groenewold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10345331_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762493402063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10345331"},{"teacherId":9997296,"projectId":10237374,"letterContent":"Our students are excited about their new books, chair bands, prizes, and birthday gifts. They have been eager for me to read them the new Goosebumps series, especially since October is a great time for Halloween. They've also been exploring various new books, like the \"I Survived\" comic series, to learn about historical events and the iSpy to problem solve.\r\n\r\nSince my old pencil sharpener broke, the new pencil sharpeners have been a great help. I used to manually sharpen my students' pencils, but now they can sharpen their pencils at their desks during tests, which reduces distractions. Additionally, I have been using stamps to acknowledge their work, helping them feel satisfied with their completed assignments.\r\n\r\nI've added many of the class rewards to our prize bin, and I've noticed a positive change in their behavior as they work together in class and in table groups to earn these rewards. \r\n\r\nOur next step is to utilize the art materials to create projects, especially for Halloween.","fullyFundedDate":1787203949184,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-corner-supplies-prizes-and-m/10237374/","projectTitle":"Classroom Corner: Supplies, Prizes and More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bedolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997296_orig.jpg?crop=822,822,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744780340509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9997296"},{"teacherId":10036514,"projectId":10151838,"letterContent":"How are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\n\r\nWe are using the Zen Den counseling items to help students build emotional awareness, practice self-regulation, and develop healthy coping skills. During counseling lessons, students are learning to recognize their feelings, identify strategies to calm their bodies and minds, and practice positive ways to handle challenging situations. These resources help create a safe, welcoming space where students can express themselves, build confidence, and develop skills they can use both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nThe students were excited and curious when they first saw the new materials! They were eager to explore the items and learn how they could use them to manage their emotions and feel calm. The resources helped spark conversations about feelings, stress, and ways to handle difficult moments. It was wonderful to see students engage with the materials and begin to understand that taking a break, asking for help, and practicing calming strategies are all positive ways to care for themselves.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating the Zen Den counseling items into lessons focused on emotional regulation, mindfulness, problem-solving, and positive coping strategies. Students will have opportunities to practice these skills, reflect on which strategies work best for them, and learn how to apply them when they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious. We hope these resources will help students become more confident in managing their emotions, making positive choices, and building healthy relationships. We are so grateful to our donors for helping us create a supportive environment where students feel safe, understood, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1785621264995,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-for-big-feelings-and-bright/10151838/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space for Big Feelings and Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lobato-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036514"},{"teacherId":9810426,"projectId":10181919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. The students were so excited with their arrival and we treated it as a fun \"unboxing\" event each time new items arrived. Students shared out different projects that they imagined us doing and even suggested that we invite our \"little buddy\" class of first graders to join them in some art. \r\nOne of our first projects we are working on this year celebrates Hispanic Heritage month. Students shared about favorite parts of their cultures and then learned about our featured artist, Frida Kahlo. We admired her perseverance through several challenges in her lifetime along with her confidence and pride in herself and her heritage with her self portraits. \r\nStudents are now creating their own portraits of Frida, highlighting her infamous flower headpieces with bright colors and texture. We also were able to tie in some science by learning how oil pastels are able to help section off an art piece with with watercolors! \r\nThis is only the beginning of a year filled with learning and creativity and we are so appreciative of your gift!","fullyFundedDate":1778705834890,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-need-creative-tools/10181919/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds Need Creative Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9810426"},{"teacherId":9828983,"projectId":10289397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe soccer equipment and goals will give our students more opportunities to be active, work as a team, and build confidence during recess and play. The Apple Pencil will be incredibly helpful for creating engaging activities and supporting students' learning in new and creative ways. The permanent markers and fun stickers will also bring so much life to our school projects, student celebrations, and hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nThese donations are more than just supplies, they give our students opportunities to learn, create, play, and feel excited about coming to school. We are so grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students and their school experience. Thank you for helping us make our school community a little brighter!","fullyFundedDate":1787203949702,"projectUrl":"project/help-with-new-recess-equipment-and-headp/10289397/","projectTitle":"Help with New Recess Equipment and Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9828983_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777922068771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828983"},{"teacherId":3042671,"projectId":10200684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card and printer ink! I truly appreciate your generosity. These resources make such a difference in my reading intervention classroom because I'm able to provide fun, engaging activities that give my students extra practice with phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.\r\n\r\nMy English learners especially enjoy the hands-on games and visual activities because they give them a chance to practice both their reading and English skills in a fun, low-pressure way. I've seen some of my more hesitant students really open up and become excited to participate. Watching their confidence grow as they realize, \"Hey, I can do this!\" is one of my favorite parts of teaching.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me make reading more fun and encouraging for my students. Your support truly means so much to me and to the kids I work with every day!","fullyFundedDate":1780344442577,"projectUrl":"project/creating-engaging-phonics-practice/10200684/","projectTitle":"Creating Engaging Phonics Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gianino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3042671_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465239556020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3042671"},{"teacherId":10345331,"projectId":10179731,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, thank you for your generous donation to support comfortable seating in our classroom library.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have inviting spaces where they can relax, read, and immerse themselves in books. These new cozy seats have transformed our library into a welcoming environment that encourages a love of reading and learning.\r\n\r\nAlready, we have seen students eagerly choosing books and spending more time reading independently. Having a comfortable place to sit helps them focus, engage with stories, and build positive associations with reading. Your gift is making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and their education. Your generosity has created a space where children can explore new ideas, develop literacy skills, and discover the joy of reading for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom library that inspires curiosity, comfort, and a lifelong love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1780367131893,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-cozy-while-reading/10179731/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Cozy While Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Groenewold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10345331_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762493402063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10345331"},{"teacherId":10345331,"projectId":10179736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our first grade classroom. Your kindness has made a tremendous impact on my students and their love of reading.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these books, my students have been excited to explore new stories, characters, and topics. The books have quickly become some of the most popular items in our classroom, and students eagerly look forward to reading time each day. In fact, many of them now ask for extra reading time so they can continue enjoying the books you provided. Seeing kids so enthusiastic about reading is truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a classroom environment where literacy is celebrated and curiosity is encouraged. Thevariety of books allows students to discover stories that match their interests, build their reading skills, and develop confidence as young readers. For many of my students, these books have opened the door to a deeper appreciation for reading and learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom library is richer, more engaging, and better equipped to meet the needs of every learner. The joy on my students' faces as they select a new book and become immersed in reading is a direct result of your support.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my first graders and myself, thank you for investing in their education and helping foster a lifelong love of reading. Your gift is making a meaningful difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1777686682292,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-for-little-readers/10179736/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library for Little Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Groenewold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10345331_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762493402063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10345331"},{"teacherId":10432659,"projectId":10093403,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude and thanks for the generous donations you made to our classroom. Your kindness and contributions have made such a meaningful impact on my students and their learning.\r\n\r\nThe students love gathering on the carpet for our small-group reading sessions. Each student has a favorite-colored cushion to sit on, a folder to keep their literacy work organized, and their very own eraser to use during our whiteboard spelling activities. These may seem like simple things, but to my students, they make our classroom feel special and give them tools they can truly call their own.\r\n\r\nYour generous support means more than words can express. Thank you for believing in us and for providing resources that make learning more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for my students.\r\n\r\nMy kiddos this year are such hard workers! First thing in the morning, they begin their powerhouse reading sessions. They work with partners, tackle challenges together, and grow stronger and more confident each day. Watching them persevere and make progress is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.\r\n\r\nThis work means so much to me because I know that I have the opportunity to make a big, big impact in the lives of my students—especially those who may be struggling with reading. Helping them become stronger, more confident readers and seeing them begin to believe in their own abilities is truly what makes this work so special.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our journey and for supporting my students as they learn, grow, and discover what they are capable of achieving. Your generosity helps create a classroom where my kiddos can feel supported, successful, and proud of themselves.\r\n\r\nFrom me and my kiddos, a very BIG THANK YOU! We are so grateful for you! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1774583804557,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-ready-classroom/10093403/","projectTitle":"Literacy Ready Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattiassi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10432659"},{"teacherId":9828983,"projectId":10154178,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity and support in helping us obtain these amazing resources. Your contribution has already made an impact on our students, families, and the work I do as a parent liaison at Belle Air Elementary.\r\n\r\nThis past school year, I wanted to find a new and more tangible way to strengthen the connection between our school and our families. In today's digital world, so many special moments stay in our phones and are never printed. I thought, what better way to help families celebrate their children's school experiences than by sending them home with printed photos they can proudly display on their refrigerators, office cubicles, bedroom walls, or keep in a family photo album? The portable photo printer has made that vision a reality. \r\n\r\nThe iPad will become an invaluable tool in my role as it will allow me to work more efficiently throughout campus instead of being tied down to my desk. Whether I am assisting families with parent apps, completing forms, or taking pictures, having this portable device will make it easier for me to meet families where they are.\r\n\r\nAs the parent liaison, building trusting relationships with families is at the heart of everything I do. These resources will help me advance my ability to connect with our community in meaningful ways and create lasting memories that families can treasure for years to come. Thank you again for your kindness and gratitude. Your support has provided more than just equipment, it has given me new opportunities to make meaningful connections, celebrate our students, and make every interactions a little more personable and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1778705835054,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-engagement-gap-in-our-littl/10154178/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Engagement Gap in Our Little School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9828983_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777922068771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828983"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4595","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":246,"numTeachers":9,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":13,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"27.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.8,"schoolId":4595,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Belle Air Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Belle Air Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-bruno-park-school-district/belle-air-elementary-school/4595"}