{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bahia Vista Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2994123,"projectId":9535074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible support for my students. We were able to get so many essentials that help make our classroom run smoothly. The new stools have been tremendous in providing enough seating for small group instruction, and not taking up too much classroom space. Kids love coming to the back table for their math and reading groups and sitting on one of the new, sturdy and comfortable stools!\r\n\r\nThe games--\"Connect 4\" and \"Don't Break the Ice\" are very popular during indoor recess--which has come in handy with the week long stretch of rain we had this week. Having multiple sets of each game allows plenty of students to play at a time.\r\n\r\nAnd the healthy supply of pencils, erasers and markers makes sure that we are never short on supplies so students have everything they need for learning. \r\n\r\nLastly, as much as we try to avoid them, germs are all over classrooms. The amazon basic cleaning wipes are so helpful in wiping down surfaces at the end of the day. Students love to help and actually cleaning is their REWARD for once they have successfully packed up. We are so grateful to know we can help keep things looking shiny, while protecting our immune systems and staying healthy.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. We love having a fun and fully stocked classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759093171974,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics-for-bves/9535074/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics for BVES","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2994123_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469394798047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-franklin415"},{"teacherId":8263057,"projectId":9884698,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The rainy day supplies: puzzles and art materials have been used to keep the children engaged in purposeful play during indoor recess. The puzzles allow children to work collaboratively together to make decisions. They have been very excited to learn the names of the states as they build the United States puzzle. The art supplies encourage the children to be creative in addition to developing the children's fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nYour support is appreciated by me, my first grade students and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1764687452799,"projectUrl":"project/rainy-day-recess-supplies/9884698/","projectTitle":"Rainy Day Recess Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schulman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8263057"},{"teacherId":7460183,"projectId":9992233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in funding this project. While the students will receive these materials in June, there still has been excitement as to the thought of what could be in these big boxes that we are receiving! I really appreciate your help in supporting my students in their continued learning throughout the summer. Thanks to your support, many students will have access to things that they potentially wouldn't have. We appreciate your generosity and your kind support in helping our students succeed with the best materials possible! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770221742789,"projectUrl":"project/learning-supplies-for-summer/9992233/","projectTitle":"Learning Supplies for Summer!","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":8838335,"projectId":9866091,"letterContent":"This school year, on Friday, October 31st, 2025, the Bahia Vista Coffee Club had its first trial run serving coffee and treats to our amazing teachers from 7:30-8am. Every Friday morning since (minus one), the 4th and 5th grade members of the BV Coffee Club have been working tirelessly to serve the BV community a hot cup of coffee and a yummy treat - only $1 each! \r\n\r\nThe BV Coffee Club gives students the opportunity to develop responsibility and leadership skills, while honing their communication strengths and deepening their integrity. They bravely approach teachers, staff, and parents asking respectfully and politely if they'd like to order coffee and a treat. They carefully craft delicious cups of coffee tailored to each customer's liking. They deliver coffee and treats once the orders have been taken, to the client's desk, office, or directly into their hands at the coffee cart. They work together as a team to complete each step of the order taking and fulfillment process. \r\n\r\nAt our very first meeting, students were asked where they would like to donate any proceeds from the coffee and treats sales. Several ideas were presented, and one prevailed. Students voted, and the decision to donate proceeds to the Walker Creek Scholarship Fund was made. Last week, the BV Coffee Club donated $250 to the Walker Creek Scholarship Fund! \r\n\r\nWe want to thank everyone in the community for your support of this project. We have received monetary donations from our beloved Ms. Sanchez; Andre Barbosa and the Stationary Engineering team at the SF Transbay Terminal; and countless parents and community members who have given an extra dollar or five when purchasing coffee on Friday mornings. We received generous donations through Donors Choose, which enabled us to purchase our coffee cart and many supplies. Ms. Doving donated our aprons, and Ms. Soto donated a coffee carafe. And so many teachers purchased punchcards and have been supporting us throughout the school year. We most certainly could not have done this without the support of the entire BV community, and we are so grateful. \r\n\r\nThank you again, and hope to see you Friday morning for a hot cup of coffee and a treat in front of the school gates!","fullyFundedDate":1762792379880,"projectUrl":"project/making-connections-one-coffee-at-a-time/9866091/","projectTitle":"Making Connections One Coffee at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838335"},{"teacherId":7460183,"projectId":9906976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in funding this project. We have been able to provide more access for our students to use the new playground equipment! The students are amazed at the sight of all of the new toys that they get to access and play with. This storage unit has provided us the ability to keep all the equipment in one area and to ensure that we can easily change out and use all equipment. We have seen such an improvement in the quality of play that our students are engaged in, and we see the joy that our students have with this new equipment! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1767158053939,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-storage/9906976/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Storage","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":8922062,"projectId":9921371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of summer workbooks and coloring pages for my 5th grade students. Because of your kindness, my students now have engaging and meaningful activities to take home with them over the summer. They were so excited to see the materials and immediately started flipping through the pages, talking about what they couldn't wait to try. Your support helps ensure that learning doesn't stop just because the school year has ended.\r\n\r\nMany students shared that these will be perfect for when they are bored at home and looking for something fun and productive to do. Not only will these materials keep their minds active, but they will also make learning feel enjoyable and creative during their time away from school. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for making such a positive difference in my students' lives","fullyFundedDate":1766853425227,"projectUrl":"project/super-summer-activities/9921371/","projectTitle":"Super Summer Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8922062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673419555026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8922062"},{"teacherId":7460183,"projectId":9700347,"letterContent":"WOW! Thank you so much for your support in funding this project. The students are in such anticipation seeing all of these boxes come in. The last 26 days of school are one of the most exciting parts of Kindergarten. It gives the students such value and fun in their entire years worth of learning. The students are able to demonstrate all of their learning through the joy and gifts from this project, as well as when we incorporate our writing into this project as well. \r\nThe students will be feeling so lucky when they get to not only participate in these activities with their peers, but also when they are able to take home a small gift. We appreciate your support in helping to fund this project! You helped make all of our schools Kindergarten students so happy!","fullyFundedDate":1767806386217,"projectUrl":"project/abc-countdown/9700347/","projectTitle":"ABC Countdown!","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":9700656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. We are so excited to have the opportunity to provide our students with this joy on the 100th day of school. The anticipation is growing amongst our students as they see all of the boxes come in, and they are so excited to be celebrating their 100th day of school. \r\nThe students are looking forward to a day filled with joy and fun. Thanks to your support, each of our Kindergarten students will be going home with a fun bag of a \"trail mix\" of treats! This will be one of the most talked about days of the year, thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1768251639813,"projectUrl":"project/trail-mix-for-the-100th-day/9700656/","projectTitle":"Trail Mix for the 100th Day!","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":6087709,"projectId":9899038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your gift of durable headphones and a mobile dry-erase board with a flipchart pad has already made a big difference for my fourth graders. Many of my students are English Language Learners, and the headphones allow them to work independently on online reading and math programs, follow directions clearly, and build vocabulary without distractions. I've seen students stay focused and gain confidence as they complete assignments on their own.\r\n\r\nThe mobile dry-erase board gives me the flexibility to bring lessons anywhere in the classroom. I can model writing strategies, solve math problems, and create interactive anchor charts for the whole group or in small groups. This hands-on approach helps students grasp new concepts and makes lessons more engaging and accessible for every learner.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a calm, focused, and supportive learning environment where my students can thrive. I've watched them grow as readers, writers, and mathematicians, and I know these tools will continue to support their learning and confidence for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1764686550066,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-mobile-whiteboard-tools-fo/9899038/","projectTitle":"Headphones & Mobile Whiteboard: Tools for Focused and Engaging Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6087709_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565321526583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6087709"},{"teacherId":6087709,"projectId":9886078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing art into my classroom! My students, who are full of curiosity and creativity, are thrilled to use modeling clay, paints, and pastels to explore California's regions, illustrate stories, and model science concepts. I've watched them collaborate, problem-solve, and take pride in their creations. For many of my English Language Learners, these hands-on projects make learning come alive in ways that words alone cannot.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students the tools to express themselves, build confidence, and connect deeply with their learning. You've made our classroom a place where curiosity and creativity thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1764686548347,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-visible-with-art/9886078/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Visible with Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6087709_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565321526583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6087709"},{"teacherId":6087709,"projectId":9461183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom. Because of you, my students are able to connect their learning to the real world in a way that truly excites them. When we read Scholastic News, my fourth graders feel proud reading the same kinds of articles they see adults discussing—it helps them feel capable, informed, and confident.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, especially my English Language Learners, these magazines make learning accessible and meaningful. The clear visuals, vocabulary support, and read-aloud options allow every child to participate and succeed. I've watched students who were once hesitant readers eagerly raise their hands to share opinions, ask questions, and make connections.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does more than provide magazines—it gives my students a voice, builds their confidence, and shows them that their learning matters. Thank you for making such a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760808603166,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-to-our-classroom-with/9461183/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World to Our Classroom with Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6087709_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565321526583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6087709"},{"teacherId":1857806,"projectId":9855321,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, we are preparing to celebrate our students in a meaningful way during the final week of school by recognizing their hard work, growth, and perseverance throughout the year. These end-of-year gifts will serve as a special reward and a tangible reminder of everything students have accomplished.\r\n\r\nEven as we've talked about the upcoming celebration, students have shown excitement and pride as they reflect on how far they've come this year. The anticipation itself has helped build a positive, joyful atmosphere as we wrap up our learning together and look back on the effort they've put in day after day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include ending the year on a strong, encouraging note and helping students leave school feeling confident and appreciated. These gifts will be shared as a final celebration of success and will encourage students to carry that sense of pride and motivation with them beyond the classroom. Your contribution gave you a meaningful glimpse into our classroom community and helped ensure our students finish the year feeling valued. 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