{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Buena Vista - Horace Mann School","outOfStateSupporters":19.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":1056071,"projectId":9625324,"letterContent":"Our students were thrilled when the new rolling chairs arrived. Now our classroom feels like a real innovation lab. The rolling chairs allow students to move easily between stations like coding groups, robotics, art integration tables, etc. During our robotics unit, students have been collaborating to design and code moving pets using the micro:bits and servos. The flexibility of the chairs has made teamwork smoother and really boosted engagement by students quickly rolling over to help others during cardboard construction. \r\nThank you for helping me build my makerspace and a classroom that inspires creativity and confidence every day! Students feel extra special because my classroom is the only space that has rolling chairs.","fullyFundedDate":1755653411836,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-chairs-for-future-innovators/9625324/","projectTitle":"Rolling Chairs for Future Innovators","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":9614651,"letterContent":"The magnetic name tags have been helpful in planning for dismissal. The popsicle sticks we use to count the days in school. The adhesive mirrors, markers and various art supplies have been great for self portrait projects. We use the small blue tooth speaker to play music while we work or transition. the adhesive poster paper is great for creating artifacts for various lessons: we write and draw and leave all our ideas on them! We've made anchor charts for literacy and math, and continue to use it for shared writing activities.\r\nThe three tone bell is used to transitions students from different activities, and the timers gives them a visual guideline for how much time they have left to complete an activity.\r\n\r\nAll the materials have been put to use to make our classroom an inclusive community where the learners see themselves reflected in the environment.","fullyFundedDate":1756174873595,"projectUrl":"project/maestra-kikas-classroom-2025-2026/9614651/","projectTitle":"Maestra Kika's Classroom 2025-2026","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":8466667,"projectId":9283464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom! Your support has brought smiles and energy to our students each day. Many rely on these snacks to stay focused and feel cared for during school. You've helped create a more welcoming, supportive environment where students can thrive. We're so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our daily learning! The students look forward to snack time with excitement. It's become a special part of our routine. Your generosity truly brightens our day.","fullyFundedDate":1746453936530,"projectUrl":"project/there-is-snack/9283464/","projectTitle":"There Is Snack!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8466667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710472283407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8466667"},{"teacherId":6629533,"projectId":7929021,"letterContent":"The Kindle's portability has encouraged reading outside of the classroom. Students take their devices home and are more likely to engage in independent reading, which is crucial for language development. The vast library of age-appropriate and leveled texts available through Kindle has allowed us to better match reading materials to each student's skill level and interests.\r\n\r\nThe use of technology itself has increased motivation and enthusiasm for learning. Many of our English language learners feel a sense of pride in using a digital device for their education, which boosts their confidence and encourages a positive attitude toward reading and language acquisition.\r\n\r\nIn short, Kindles have transformed the way our EL students interact with texts. They have provided accessibility, personalized learning, and a bridge to literacy that traditional print resources could not always offer. We are excited to continue integrating this technology and hope to expand its use in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1697049199387,"projectUrl":"project/equity-through-audio/7929021/","projectTitle":"Equity Through Audio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ordaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6629533"},{"teacherId":8466667,"projectId":9112821,"letterContent":"We have been able to provide individual headphones for every student in the class, which has helped state testing go quicker and easier. Students have also been able to use their headphones to listen to books on the computer. Having individual headphones has also helped maintain better hygiene in the classroom and made transitions quicker and easier.\r\n\r\nHemos podido proporcionar auriculares individuales a cada estudiante de la clase, lo que ha facilitado y agilizado los exámenes estatales. Los estudiantes también han podido usar sus auriculares para escuchar libros en la computadora. Tener auriculares individuales también ha ayudado a mantener una mejor higiene en el aula y ha facilitado y agilizado las transiciones.","fullyFundedDate":1740158473122,"projectUrl":"project/listening-to-a-book/9112821/","projectTitle":"Listening to a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8466667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710472283407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8466667"},{"teacherId":3624768,"projectId":8757600,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation. Thanks to your support, my kindergarten students have been able to learn interactively by identifying the initial sounds in words, counting syllables, and distinguishing letters using the figurines you provided.\r\nAlthough I originally requested this set for my kindergarten students, it has also been incredibly useful for first and second graders who need extra support. However, what I never expected was how this donation would become a key resource for a new first-grade student in my class—one who lost his vision completely at the age of three.\r\nWhen he arrived, I wondered how I would teach him to read. Then, I thought about the figurines. With the help of the vision teacher, who provided me with stickers featuring Braille letters, I found a way to introduce the alphabet in the same sequence he is learning it in Braille. Using touch and detailed descriptions, he can identify objects represented by the figurines. Some, like the sun, he even remembers seeing before losing his vision.\r\nI have worked with other students with visual impairments before, but never with a child who has total vision loss. This experience has been a learning journey for both of us. Your donation has not only been an invaluable tool for my students but has also opened new teaching opportunities I never imagined.\r\nI sincerely appreciate your generosity and the positive impact you have made on these children's learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1732711245006,"projectUrl":"project/my-project-will-help-students-to-learn-t/8757600/","projectTitle":"My Project Will Help Students to Learn the Initials sounds.","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Monica Salas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3624768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722800672862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3624768"},{"teacherId":2340417,"projectId":8901150,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation to support our school. Because of your contribution, we were able to purchase Spanish decodable books and phonics lesson materials, resources that are already making a significant impact on the literacy development of our students.\r\n\r\nAs you may know, early reading skills are crucial for lifelong academic success. The students I work with are still building the foundational skills they need to read and write confidently. Thanks to your donation, we now have a set of engaging, culturally relevant decodable books in Spanish, which allow our students to practice their phonics skills in context and gain confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThe books and phonics lessons are already sparking excitement among the students. These culturally relevant, interactive materials allow them to connect sounds to letters, practice blending, and break down words in a way that is accessible and fun. As a result, many of my students are now reading with more fluency, and others are feeling encouraged to keep trying.\r\n\r\nWe are witnessing the power of these resources in real-time. Students are now more engaged, showing progress not only in their reading but also in their overall confidence. One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is seeing a child light up when they realize they can read a word they've never seen before. These moments of joy are made possible by your support, and I can't thank you enough.\r\n\r\nYour investment in their learning is helping them grow, and for that, we are all truly grateful. My program is now stronger, more enriching for the students because of you, and your support is making a difference in their lives every day.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1730494152873,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-books-for-foundational-reading/8901150/","projectTitle":"Spanish Books for Foundational Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2340417_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x2298,y766&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730151859664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-stack"}],"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","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.2,"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"}