{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Buena Vista - Horace Mann School","outOfStateSupporters":19.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1056071,"projectId":10063664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM classroom and making it possible for my students to use self-healing mats in all K-5th grade classrooms and special scissors for our students in SPED to cut. Students in our special ed STEM class have designed a microcomputer to function as a pedometer to attach to their shoes, made of cardboard. All students have access to materials that make hands-on learning safer, more inclusive, and more meaningful. \r\nThe self-healing mats protect our workspace while allowing students to safely use sharp tools, and adaptive scissors give students with developing fine motor skills the support they need to fully participate. With larger classes in our upper-grade classes, students have enough mats to work independently because of your generosity. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this experience possible for our kiddos.","fullyFundedDate":1775336460891,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-starts-with-a-cut-tools-for/10063664/","projectTitle":"Engineering Starts with a Cut: Tools for Robot Pet Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1056071_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661712454547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bvhm"},{"teacherId":1056071,"projectId":10107128,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your support of our STEM projects. Because of your generosity, our classes have 2 Chompsaws and scoring tools that allow students to safely and accurately cut and shape cardboard. These tools are already transforming how students design and build to make their prototypes come to life. Safety was my priority, and having the Chompsaw truly eases any anxieties when having the 1st graders make robots out of cardboard. \r\n\r\nThe upper grades 4th and 5th have been able to create stronger structures and explore engineering concepts more deeply. They are able to create things with better precision and confidence. Most importantly, they are learning how to use real tools responsibly in a safe environment. \r\n\r\nYour donation is giving student access to hands-on, meaningful learning experiences that provide joy and spark creativity! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1772388776319,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-upgrade-safe-precision-tools/10107128/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Upgrade: Safe Precision Tools for Cardboard Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1056071_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661712454547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bvhm"},{"teacherId":4639088,"projectId":9801640,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our science program and making our pig dissection lab possible. Because of your generosity, students were able to engage in a hands-on experience that went far beyond what a textbook or diagram can offer. Working in small groups, they carefully examined the pig's anatomy, identifying major organs like the heart, lungs, liver, and intestines while connecting what they observed to what we've been studying about body systems. It was a valuable opportunity for students to practice scientific skills like observation, collaboration, and respectful handling of lab materials.\r\n\r\nWhat stood out most was how engaged and curious students were throughout the process. They asked thoughtful questions, supported each other, and approached the work with a level of focus and maturity that was great to see. Experiences like this help make science feel real and meaningful, and they stay with students long after the lesson ends. We truly appreciate your support in helping us provide opportunities like this for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764725129237,"projectUrl":"project/pig-dissection/9801640/","projectTitle":"Pig Dissection!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Albert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4639088_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606169313645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4639088"},{"teacherId":10364710,"projectId":9936666,"letterContent":"The FM radio kits have been a huge success. My eighth-grade future scientists, engineers, and high-tech leaders were absorbed and inspired by the process of decoding instructions, learning to solder, and building a functioning device. The very act of soldering is very empowering. In the process, our students learned what a capacitor, a resistor and a microchip do in these devices. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and for supporting the amazing talent in this classroom!\r\n\r\nBest regards,\r\n\r\nRobert Bottome","fullyFundedDate":1766690629057,"projectUrl":"project/spark-up-and-tune-in/9936666/","projectTitle":"Spark Up and Tune In","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10364710_orig.jpg?crop=896,896,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776186455218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10364710"},{"teacherId":1056071,"projectId":10063398,"letterContent":"The Chopsaw and having specialized scissors for all students in the class have truly been a game changer! Students were filled with excitement and curiosity when they first saw it. We are currently using the tools during our maker and engineering projects, where students in 4th grade design pet robot prototypes out of cardboard. It brings me so much joy to witness students cutting the thick cardboard with ease, and it has made a huge difference in their independence. The chop saw has helped students cut precise pieces of cardboard quickly, especially for the 5th graders, who must create a shoe to program and create a pedometer and its parts, like the shoe's tongue. Students are able to assemble their shoe pieces and test their ideas. Having access to proper cutting tools has helped them take their designs more seriously and with confidence to experiment with more complex designs. I am truly grateful for your investment in students' STEM future. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is becoming a true maker space!","fullyFundedDate":1770056670923,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-safely-building-creatively/10063398/","projectTitle":"Cutting Safely, Building Creatively!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1056071_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661712454547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bvhm"},{"teacherId":10183919,"projectId":9819720,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Thanks to your support, my classroom has been transformed into a richer, more engaging learning environment. The supplies you funded — from our new pocket chart and dry erase boards to the transparent counters and plastic cups — are already making a meaningful difference in how my students learn and engage each day. Even the small touches, like the astronaut-shaped erasers and tie-dye notebooks, have brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom community.\r\nYour donation has had a direct impact on how my students experience math and science. The magnetic ten-frames and transparent counters have given my math learners hands-on tools to visualize numbers and build number sense in a concrete, tangible way. Our unbreakable mirrors have opened up exciting new avenues for science exploration, helping students investigate reflection and symmetry firsthand. Beyond the practical tools, your generosity has sent my students a powerful message: that people who have never met them believe in their education and want them to succeed. On behalf of every student who will benefit from your kindness — thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1764727399726,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-adventures-in-math-and/9819720/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Adventures in Math and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Maestra Kika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10183919_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x500,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760903335322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183919"},{"teacherId":1056071,"projectId":9625222,"letterContent":"Replacing my broken table with this brand new flexible table has been a game changer in my tech classroom. Alas, my students can collaborate more freely to brainstorm, design and create cardboard prototypes together. The flexibility empowers students to take ownership of their learning and get involved in teamwork. It also allows their creative ideas to flow naturally during coding, robotics and design challenges. The table has transformed our classroom into a more inclusive, student-centered workspace where all kids can participate and thrive. I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763613233551,"projectUrl":"project/tech-class-transformation-flexible-seat/9625222/","projectTitle":"Tech Class Transformation: Flexible Seating for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1056071_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661712454547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bvhm"},{"teacherId":3651031,"projectId":9666885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. \r\n\"Stem Materials for Learning and Creativity\" has provided my students with new materials to use and opportunities to learn. All of the materials are great, but there are some favorites. The Legos are a big hit and often have many students using them. They have created vehicles, cameras, buildings, and so much more. The Magnatiles are also always popular. The students work together, and they always figure out ways to share them. The Brainflakes are also very popular. Even if students choose to create the same figure, they are unique because each student gets to pick the colors they will use. I am also glad we have two origami sets. Students pair up and decide what they will work on. Last week, a pair of students decided to make cups. They each made about 10 cups, getting better and better with their origami project. They were very generous and offered their cups to other students in the class. I am so grateful, and it has been such a joy to see how the materials have allowed the students to be creative, learn, and continue to build our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1756981936290,"projectUrl":"project/stem-materials-for-learning-and-creativi/9666885/","projectTitle":"Stem Materials for Learning and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3651031"},{"teacherId":2039836,"projectId":9398125,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new color printer has made a surprisingly big impact on student learning. While many people use printers at home, using one in a school setting looks very different. The color printer has allowed my students to access learning materials in ways that are clearer, more engaging, and more meaningful. Visual supports—especially for English language learners—are now vibrant, easy to interpret, and far more effective for helping students understand complex concepts.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their own work printed in full color. Whether it's a writing piece, a science diagram, or a project they've designed themselves, the color brings their ideas to life. They've taken more pride and ownership in their assignments because the final product looks professional and polished. It's boosted their confidence and motivation tremendously.\r\n\r\nFor my English language learners, color visuals have made vocabulary, anchor charts, and instructional materials far more accessible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provided more than a printer—you gave students tools that help them see themselves as creators, authors, scientists, and scholars. Thank you for bringing color, clarity, and excitement into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754244340273,"projectUrl":"project/print-the-rainbow/9398125/","projectTitle":"Print the Rainbow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maribel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2039836_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455437214951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestramaribelchavez"},{"teacherId":1056071,"projectId":9625123,"letterContent":"As soon as my students saw the arrival of the huge boxes, they were thrilled to have rolling chairs. Students sat on them, testing them out, spinning, laughing and saying things like, \"These chairs look like I am in a real lab!\" No more mismatched heavy chairs that made it hard to move between different work stations! The chairs have truly transformed my makerspace. Now they can easily collaborate, gather materials, and adjust their work areas as they design and code. It's had a huge impact on how smoothly their creative projects run. In the 5th grade classes, students must collaborate to create a cardboard shoe and add a pedometer, which they must use code to create the step counter. The first graders are using fun mini robots to program the life cycle of a butterfly. All of my kinder through 5th graders are loving the collaborative feel because of these new chairs. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760659253444,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-stem-flexible-learning-in-act/9625123/","projectTitle":"Seats for STEM: Flexible Learning in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1056071_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661712454547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bvhm"},{"teacherId":3112048,"projectId":9466345,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, we didn't open them all at once—we unveiled a new one each week. Each Wednesday brought a sense of excitement as students discovered a new art material or game to explore. The most popular by far has been the Play-Dough. Week after week, students return to it, creating elaborate pretend colorful food and other objects. What has been most rewarding, though, is seeing how these playful experiences have strengthened their communication and interpersonal skills. As they share materials, and solve creative disagreements, they're learning how to listen, compromise, and resolve conflicts respectfully—all through play.\r\n\r\nWe've also been diving into the new books that came with this project. As a class, we're reading Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things, and my students can't get enough of the anxious second grader who's trying his best to navigate school and friendship. They laugh, relate, and share their own stories of worry and courage. During independent reading time, the Franny K. Stein series has been flying off the shelf—students are drawn to her quirky experiments and wild imagination. Seeing them so engaged with both art and literature has been a joy.\r\n\r\nWith your donated these materials my students collaborate, create, and communicate face-to-face instead of through screens. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a vibrant space filled with laughter, language, and creativity—a place where students are growing as readers, artists, and kind, collaborative classmates.","fullyFundedDate":1755079134256,"projectUrl":"project/put-down-that-device/9466345/","projectTitle":"Put Down That Device!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3112048_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685050944213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3112048"},{"teacherId":9906187,"projectId":9642706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Creating a Cozy and Functional Speech Room.\" The new table, rug, and articulation mirror have already made a noticeable difference in our sessions. The table gives us a comfortable and organized workspace, while the rug creates a calm and inviting area where students feel relaxed and ready to participate. The mirror has been especially helpful for articulation practice, giving students clear visual feedback as they work on new sounds.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the updated space, they were excited and immediately explored each item. Several students went straight to the mirror to try out their target sounds, and others gathered on the rug for books and language games. These materials have helped create an environment where students feel motivated, confident, and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using the new setup for more visual and play-based articulation activities and small-group lessons on the rug. Your generosity truly improved our learning environment, and my students and I are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760037046885,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-and-functional-speech-ro/9642706/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy and Functional Speech Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906187_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759891202291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pazg"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4476","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":585,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.1,"schoolId":4476,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Buena Vista - Horace Mann School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Buena Vista - Horace Mann School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-francisco-unified-school-district/horace-mann-academy-middle-school/4476"}