{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bahia Vista Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1857806,"projectId":10094277,"letterContent":"The new Who Would Win books have been an exciting addition to our classroom library and have quickly become some of the most popular books in the room. My students love reading about the different animal matchups and learning surprising facts about each creature. We use these books during independent reading time, small group discussions, and even as part of our nonfiction lessons. One fun activity we did was a class debate where students read about two animals and then used facts from the book to argue which animal would win and why. 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One memorable moment was during a math lesson when students were solving multiplication problems. Instead of a few students raising their hands, every student was able to show their work on their board, which helped me quickly see who understood the concept and who needed extra support.","fullyFundedDate":1771112910420,"projectUrl":"project/new-whiteboards-needed-to-check-for-unde/10094467/","projectTitle":"New Whiteboards Needed to Check for Understanding!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schafer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1857806_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x68,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554303764034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschafer22"},{"teacherId":8922062,"projectId":10064998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Keeping the Germs Away\" project. Because of your kindness, my 5th grade students now have access to important classroom supplies like tissues, cough drops, and Clorox wipes. These items make a big difference in our classroom by helping students take care of themselves and keep our learning environment clean. When students have what they need to handle a cough, sneeze, or mess right away, it helps everyone stay more comfortable and focused during the school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a healthier and safer classroom for all students. Having these supplies readily available encourages students to practice good hygiene habits and be mindful about keeping our shared space clean. This not only helps prevent the spread of germs, but it also shows students that their health and well-being matter. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping my students stay healthy, cared for, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1771008107646,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-germs-away-from-the-classroo/10064998/","projectTitle":"Keeping The Germs Away From The Classroom!","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":8922062,"projectId":10064816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in providing binders for my students. These binders have quickly become an essential part of our classroom, helping students keep their papers organized and easy to find. Instead of loose papers getting lost in desks or backpacks, students now have a dedicated place for their work. This simple but meaningful tool helps them stay focused, prepared, and confident during lessons because they can easily locate the materials they need.\r\n\r\nBeyond helping with daily classroom organization, these binders are also teaching students an important life skill. Learning how to sort, store, and care for their work helps them build habits that will benefit them far beyond fifth grade. Organization supports responsibility, independence, and pride in their learning. Because of your generosity, my students are developing skills that will help them succeed both in school and in the future. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the growth of my students","fullyFundedDate":1771027892778,"projectUrl":"project/binders-for-organization/10064816/","projectTitle":"Binders for Organization","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":5299263,"projectId":9959564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project for an iPad charging station and chargers. Because of your generosity, our students now have an organized and reliable way to keep our classroom iPads charged and ready to use every single day. Your donation is truly making a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, technology is an important learning tool. Our students use iPads for reading practice, math games, phonics activities, language development, and creative projects. However, when iPads are not charged or are difficult to store safely, it limits valuable instructional time.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving this charging station, keeping our iPads organized and powered up was a daily challenge. Chargers would get tangled, misplaced, or damaged. Sometimes devices would run out of battery in the middle of a lesson, which could be frustrating for young learners. As a kindergarten classroom, routines and smooth transitions are extremely important. Having a structured system in place helps our students stay focused and independent.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, we now have a designated space where each iPad has its own slot and charger.","fullyFundedDate":1766620389660,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-and-ready-to-create/9959564/","projectTitle":"Charged Up and Ready to Create","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":2300197,"projectId":9933887,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding this project. My students are so eager to learn how to read, and your kindness has made such a difference in their journey.\r\n\r\nWe have been practicing reading CVC words, and my students were beyond excited to use and engage with the new CVC games and activities. These resources have helped strengthen their foundational reading skills in a hands-on, play-based way that keeps them motivated and engaged.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful watching them light up when they successfully build and read a CVC word. They are so proud of themselves! By making literacy practice interactive and confidence-building, these materials have helped my students feel successful and supported as they develop their early reading skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have many new opportunities to practice and grow. They truly look forward to small reading groups and reading center time. The new readers and activities are highly engaging and support all types of learners in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support. Our early reading skills have grown tremendously, and you are a big part of that success. Thank you for helping foster a love of reading in my students. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1764687450213,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-and-joyful-young-read/9933887/","projectTitle":"Building Confident and Joyful Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eagles-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2300197"},{"teacherId":2300197,"projectId":9934634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding this project. The students were absolutely thrilled to receive new toys to explore and build with! It has been wonderful watching them experiment with the new materials and proudly show off their creativity.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we have had so many new opportunities to build and learn. Each morning, students now start their day using these materials, and they are so excited to choose a new and different activity. Previously, their options were very limited, so this has truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support. Our learning experiences in STEM have grown tremendously, and we love discovering new ways to use these materials every day. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1764687452589,"projectUrl":"project/morning-makers-a-stem-start-to-our-day/9934634/","projectTitle":"Morning Makers: A STEM Start to Our Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eagles-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2300197"},{"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! 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