{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bahia Vista Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5299263,"projectId":10083214,"letterContent":"Your support has truly transformed our classroom into a vibrant, hands-on learning environment. With the weather-themed learning area, students are now actively exploring concepts through play, imagination, and problem-solving. The dress-up weather clothes have encouraged rich pretend play and meaningful conversations, helping students build language and social skills. Weather-themed puzzles and books have strengthened critical thinking and early literacy, while also keeping students deeply engaged.\r\n\r\nThe addition of seasonal materials, like the Saint Patrick's Day books and craft supplies, has brought excitement and creativity into our classroom, allowing students to make connections between learning and real-world celebrations. Because of this project, students are more curious, collaborative, and confident learners. Thank you for making learning come alive in such a meaningful and joyful way!","fullyFundedDate":1775820844597,"projectUrl":"project/rain-or-shine-exploring-weather/10083214/","projectTitle":"Rain or Shine: Exploring Weather","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doving","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5299263_orig.jpg?crop=868,868,x203,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761501006462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdoving"},{"teacherId":9333792,"projectId":10041486,"letterContent":"The classroom decorations have already made a noticeable difference in how students feel and engage each day. From the moment that they walk in, the space feels more welcoming, vibrant, and inviting. Students are naturally drawn to the bright visuals and meaningful displays, which spark curiosity and encourage participation. Being able to see and recognize their name around the room connected to their work has given them a sense of pride and ownership not only to their amazing work but also to the classroom as a whole. This has helped them feel valued and recognized as important members of the classroom community.\r\nOverall the transformed classroom has created a positive, engaging atmosphere where students feel confident, supported, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1772047196754,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-decorations/10041486/","projectTitle":"Classroom Decorations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haralambidis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333792_orig.png?crop=1185,1185,x1113,y1499&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748712614755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333792"},{"teacherId":9333792,"projectId":10041434,"letterContent":"These 2 classroom carpets have had an immediate and meaningful impact on how my students learn, connect, and grow together each day. The carpet in our classroom library has transformed the space into a warm, inviting area where students feel comfortable sitting and reading a book. A dedicated, cozy reading space has encouraged longer more engaged reading time and has helped students develop a love for books. \r\nThe second carpet, designated for our morning meeting area has given us a great space to build our classroom community. Having a clearly defined comfortable space has ensured that every student has a spot where they feel included and involved.","fullyFundedDate":1771008109529,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-carpets/10041434/","projectTitle":"Classroom Carpets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haralambidis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333792_orig.png?crop=1185,1185,x1113,y1499&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748712614755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333792"},{"teacherId":7460183,"projectId":10141713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in funding this project. One of the many joys of Kindergarten is the opportunity to participate in Zero the Hero activities. It is something that starts our school year off with a fun and exciting thing to celebrate every 10 days of school, leading up to our big celebration of the 100th day! Thanks to your donation, the students will be able to have the opportunity to receive a small gift every 10 days of school. This will provide the incoming class of Kindergarten students so much joy! Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1776103962732,"projectUrl":"project/zero-the-hero/10141713/","projectTitle":"Zero the Hero!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7460183_orig.png?crop=887,887,x885,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720554872506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7460183"},{"teacherId":7460183,"projectId":10116944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations in funding this project. The joy that the students had just seeing the box was so amazing. The students were squealing with joy as I pulled out each new toy from the box! They were so excited to see the new toys. We definitely used the toys immediately out of the box. They were so interested and intrigued to figure out how to work all of the new toys. The students also were very excited for the animal masks, which they tried on and made different animal noises for because why not! Thank you for providing this opportunity for us. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1775769785261,"projectUrl":"project/exploration-dramatic-play/10116944/","projectTitle":"Exploration & Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7460183_orig.png?crop=887,887,x885,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720554872506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7460183"},{"teacherId":10120396,"projectId":9975982,"letterContent":"Using board games to represent ecosystems transformed how my 5th grade students showed what they knew about science concepts. Students were able to design and play interactive games that required them to apply vocabulary, explain relationships between organisms, and problem-solve. This hands-on approach was especially powerful for my diverse learners, specifically English Language Learners, because it gave them meaningful opportunities to practice academic language while creating a game. \r\n\r\nThrough your donations, my students strengthened their understanding of ecosystems by creating visual models and critically thinking about the many different interactions of matter within our world. I also got to see my students could building meaning through play. Most importantly, my students felt very proud as they shared their games during Open House with their families! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. With your donations, I have enough supplies to do this project with next years 5th graders too!!","fullyFundedDate":1767919124491,"projectUrl":"project/design-your-own-board-game/9975982/","projectTitle":"Design Your Own Board Game","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10120396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754615808069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10120396"},{"teacherId":8582466,"projectId":9709029,"letterContent":"I am writing with sincere appreciation to thank you for your wonderful donation to our second-grade classroom. Your thoughtful gift of STEM toys—including puzzles, LEGO sets, and counting games—has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students, especially during indoor recess.\r\n\r\nFor second graders, play is such an important part of how they learn, grow, and connect with one another. Indoor recess can sometimes be challenging at this age, as students have lots of energy and curiosity but fewer opportunities to explore freely. Because of your generosity, that time has been transformed into something positive, engaging, and full of learning.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles you provided have been a huge hit. My students are excited to work together to solve them, practicing patience, problem-solving, and teamwork along the way. It has been wonderful to see students encouraging each other, sharing strategies, and celebrating when they complete a puzzle. These moments help build both confidence and a sense of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO sets have inspired so much creativity and imagination. My second graders love building everything from simple structures to elaborate creations, often turning their designs into stories they proudly share with classmates. Through this play, they are developing early engineering skills, persistence, and critical thinking—all while having fun.\r\n\r\nThe counting games have also been incredibly valuable. They give students a hands-on way to strengthen their math skills, reinforcing concepts like number sense, addition, and patterns in a way that feels like play rather than work. For many students, this kind of interactive learning makes a big difference in their confidence and understanding.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than provide materials—it has created opportunities for my students to learn through exploration, collaboration, and creativity. At this stage in their development, these experiences are so important in helping them build a strong foundation for future learning and a lasting love of discovery.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my second-grade class, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support. Your contribution is making a difference in our classroom every single day, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758578964084,"projectUrl":"project/stem-toys-for-indoor-recess/9709029/","projectTitle":"STEM Toys for Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddalena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582466_orig.jpg?crop=2181,2181,x412,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690242749070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582466"},{"teacherId":8582466,"projectId":9784710,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of chapter books for my second grade class. The students were absolutely thrilled to receive the new set of Magic Tree House books. The excitement was immediate—students eagerly flipped through the pages, admired the covers, and began asking if they could start reading them right away. Since then, the enthusiasm hasn't slowed down. Each time we visit the library, students are now specifically searching for more books in the same series, demonstrating a growing curiosity and love for reading.\r\n\r\nYour donation has had a meaningful impact on students of all reading levels. For some, these books serve as an exciting new challenge—something they aspire to read independently. For others, they provide a sense of accomplishment and pride as they successfully transition from early readers to chapter books. This shared goal has created a classroom culture where students are motivated to improve their reading skills, support one another, and celebrate progress.\r\n\r\nIn addition, these books have sparked conversations, imagination, and creativity. Students are making connections to the stories, discussing characters and adventures with their peers, and even expressing interest in writing their own stories inspired by what they read. The presence of engaging, high-quality books in our classroom makes a tremendous difference in how students view reading—not as a task, but as an enjoyable and rewarding experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for inspiring a lifelong love of literacy in my students. Your generosity has opened doors to new worlds, fueled their imaginations, and strengthened their confidence as readers. We are incredibly grateful for your support and the lasting impact it will have on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761927003106,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-for-second-grade/9784710/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books for Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddalena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582466_orig.jpg?crop=2181,2181,x412,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690242749070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582466"},{"teacherId":7460183,"projectId":9743793,"letterContent":"Thank you so incredibly much for your support in funding this project. While it took me a little bit of time to actually get the opportunity to put it all together and up on the wall, it looks great now! \r\n\r\nThe students were very confused at first coming into the classroom to see a difference on the wall, but now they are so excited. The students love having the opportunity to come up on the whiteboard and write down on the board. It has provided the students an opportunity to share their confidence with their peers. You can definitely see the pride that they have when they are able to contribute to our learning in this way! \r\n\r\nWe have a beautiful bulletin board and whiteboard set up now that provides us with so much more learning. Thank you so much for your support. We are so fortunate to have donors like you that help to make our classroom more bright and fun! \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770079659691,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-and-bulletin-boards/9743793/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards and Bulletin Boards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7460183_orig.png?crop=887,887,x885,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720554872506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7460183"},{"teacherId":7113923,"projectId":7004436,"letterContent":"Thank you all for helping me fun this project and have access to these supplies. Having a laminator has been such a positive thing. This allows me to prep more things that will last multiple years. That is important because i am able to take more time in creating a warm and welcome class because i know that these materials can be used in future years. Prep takes a lot of time in teaching and this often makes you have to choose which is worth it and what is not. However having the ability to prep something once and use it multiple years makes it more reasonable to spend time. \r\nI also use this to help me prep hands on puzzles my kids can use over and over again. This again saves time and paper with the ability to use multiple times.","fullyFundedDate":1671218291844,"projectUrl":"project/prep-for-success/7004436/","projectTitle":"Prep for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7113923"},{"teacherId":7113923,"projectId":8908430,"letterContent":"Thank you all for choosing this project to fund. I know there are a lot of great projects out there. Art is so crucial in early education and this project will help me continue to provide fun, interactive, and engaging opportunities for my students. Art supplies typically are the first to go in classrooms but often are the ones needed most. \r\n My students have found such joy in having access to more art supplies especially chalk. This provides creative time outside as well as in the classroom. Again,\r\nThank you all for helping me give more to my class.","fullyFundedDate":1733239685038,"projectUrl":"project/art-in-tk/8908430/","projectTitle":"Art in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7113923"},{"teacherId":2461454,"projectId":9179492,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Thanks to your generosity, we now have a rug that's the perfect size for my small group of eight students. It's become the heart of our learning space. We sit there for almost everything! Whiteboard dictation, partner reading, phonics practice, and all the \"aha!\" moments in between take place on our new rug.\r\n \r\nI work with nearly 100 amazing K-5 students each year, and they are hardworking, resilient, and full of potential. Your support gives them a cozy spot to grow, explore, and shine. I can't thank you enough for helping make our classroom a space where learning happens every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1747325691955,"projectUrl":"project/rug-for-reading-intervention/9179492/","projectTitle":"Rug for Reading Intervention!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2461454_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465761541454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2461454"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_93660","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":542,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"25.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":82.1,"schoolId":93660,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bahia Vista Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bahia Vista Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-rafael-city-elementary-school-district/bahia-vista-elementary/93660"}