{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bay View Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":11.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4486403,"projectId":9689998,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your support, our classroom is now beautifully stocked with the art supplies we so desperately needed! We were thrilled to receive the watercolors, oil pastels, and colored pencils that you helped provide.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have made an immediate and lasting difference in our daily learning environment. We can dive into fun, dedicated art projects, that encourage creativity, self-expression and provide a much-needed outlet for imagination in the classroom. Having these high-quality tools, like the new pastels and watercolors, means the students' work truly shines, boosting their confidence and pride in their creations!","fullyFundedDate":1758813992402,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-art-essentials/9689998/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Art Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby Dong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4486403_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697036337037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-seabaugh"},{"teacherId":8986398,"projectId":9372299,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of student supplies. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are better equipped with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. In particular, the arts and crafts supplies have played an important role in supporting student character development and socioemotional well-being. These creative opportunities allow students to express themselves, build confidence, and strengthen positive relationships with their peers.\r\n\r\nUsing creative tools such as art supplies, building materials, and hands-on activities allows students to explore learning in meaningful and engaging ways. These tools encourage self-expression, problem-solving, and collaboration, while also making academic concepts more accessible and enjoyable. When students have the opportunity to create, they build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and strengthen their socioemotional well-being. Creative learning tools help transform the school community into a space where curiosity and imagination drive growth.\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful contribution and for being an important part of our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1753842218920,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-for-learning-and-self-esteem/9372299/","projectTitle":"Life Skills for Learning and Self-Esteem","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marili","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8986398_orig.png?crop=803,803,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679001660139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8986398"},{"teacherId":8986398,"projectId":9278030,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of student supplies. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are better equipped with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. In particular, the arts and crafts supplies have played an important role in supporting student character development and socioemotional well-being. These creative opportunities allow students to express themselves, get creative, learn to express their emotions in multiple ways and build confidence, and strengthen positive relationships with their peers.\r\n\r\nThese materials were used to write prompts that motivated students to think about empathy, healthy relationships, making good choices and create goals for success. \r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful contribution and for being an important part of our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1746293545494,"projectUrl":"project/journaling-for-success/9278030/","projectTitle":"Journaling for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marili","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8986398_orig.png?crop=803,803,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679001660139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8986398"},{"teacherId":4486403,"projectId":9292778,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to my DonorsChoose project, which helped provide materials for my students' annual state project.\r\n\r\nThis project is a beloved tradition in my classroom—an opportunity for students to dive into research, learn about different states, and express their creativity. Thanks to your support, my students were equipped with the resources they needed to truly bring their projects to life. All of their state floats reflected both pride and excitement—and that was made possible because of you.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials, your donation sent a powerful message to my students: that there are people out there who believe in them and their learning. That kind of encouragement stays with them far beyond a single assignment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping me create meaningful learning experiences. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746505897261,"projectUrl":"project/50-states-project-materials/9292778/","projectTitle":"50 States Project Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby Dong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4486403_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697036337037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-seabaugh"},{"teacherId":4486403,"projectId":8961350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Our students have had so much fun with the new equipment. We have slowly been introducing new games and it is fun to see them get excited for PE and recess. It is fun to see students learn new games and activities, they have been loving the jump ropes and our chickens for steal the bacon! \r\n\r\nAs the year is ending, the weather is getting warm, it is so nice to have this equipment to use outside. Thank you again for helping out our classroom and school, to keep students active, engaged and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1741045384555,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-physical/8961350/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Physical!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby Dong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4486403_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697036337037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-seabaugh"},{"teacherId":9525710,"projectId":8360287,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for generously supporting our classroom project on DonorsChoose.org. Because of your kindness, my 4th-grade students received [briefly state what was funded, e.g., new science materials, flexible seating, books, art supplies], and the impact has been incredible.\r\n\r\nYour donation made learning come alive for my students. Whether it was exploring energy through hands-on experiments, diving into new books that sparked a love of reading, or feeling more comfortable and focused with flexible seating, each resource brought joy, engagement, and deeper understanding to our classroom. One student even exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever!\" when we opened the boxes—your support made that moment possible.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it is inspiring to know that there are people like you who believe in the power of education and are willing to invest in the success of our students. These are memories and learning experiences that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of us in Room 42, thank you for making a real difference. Your generosity has helped build not just knowledge, but confidence, curiosity, and a sense of being valued. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1715796003381,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-4th-grade-students-thrive-with/8360287/","projectTitle":"Help Our 4th Grade Students Thrive with Quality School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9525710_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746538334551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525710"},{"teacherId":5511483,"projectId":8756281,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom donation project. Thanks to your support, we have been able to create a calming corner and provide interactive learning tools that have truly made a difference in the lives of my third-grade students.\r\n\r\nThe calming corner has become a vital space for our students, offering them a place to decompress and manage their emotions when they feel overwhelmed. Many of my students have found this space incredibly helpful for learning self-regulation techniques, which have positively impacted their social-emotional learning. The soothing environment allows them to pause, reflect, and return to their tasks with a clearer mindset, which is essential for their growth and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the interactive learning tools you helped fund have brought a new level of engagement and excitement to our classroom. These tools allow my students to learn in creative and hands-on ways, enhancing both their academic skills and critical thinking abilities. They are more eager to explore, collaborate, and participate in lessons, knowing they have access to materials that make learning more enjoyable and dynamic.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through this school year, I am witnessing significant growth not only in their academic achievements but also in their emotional resilience and social skills. Your contribution has played a pivotal role in helping to nurture both their intellectual curiosity and emotional intelligence. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your support has made a lasting impact, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have donors like you who care about the well-being and development of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1727971517023,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-calming-corner-and-interactive-lear/8756281/","projectTitle":"Cozy Calming Corner and Interactive Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5511483_orig.png?crop=323,323,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654491505231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5511483"},{"teacherId":5511483,"projectId":8967532,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous donation towards purchasing chapter book sets for my third-grade classroom. Your support is making an incredible difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we now have a wonderful selection of chapter books that we're using in our small group guided reading instruction. The students are absolutely loving the new books! It's been so rewarding to watch them dive into their reading with excitement and enthusiasm, and I can already see the positive impact it's having on their reading skills.\r\n\r\nBy having access to engaging, age-appropriate chapter books, my students are not only improving their fluency and comprehension but also developing a deeper love for reading. These books provide them with opportunities to practice critical thinking, engage in meaningful discussions, and build their vocabulary in a way that is fun and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping to foster a learning environment where students feel motivated and confident as readers. It's inspiring to witness the growth in their literacy skills, and I know that their ability to read with more comprehension and enjoyment will have lasting effects throughout their academic journey.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your generous support. Your kindness is truly making a difference, and I'm incredibly grateful to have you as part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1733762261961,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-our-book-clubs/8967532/","projectTitle":"New Books for Our Book Clubs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5511483_orig.png?crop=323,323,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654491505231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5511483"},{"teacherId":4486403,"projectId":8961279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 5th grade classes. We were able to provide over 50 students with essential toiletries for science camp, school and home. Our students were thrilled to receive deodorant, body wash, new toothbrushes and toothpaste! I've never seen a more excited group of kids be excited for some deodorant!! \r\n\r\nWe were able to make these essentials into fun goody bags for the students. This helped our Family Health unit as well. This can be such an awkward and uncomfortable topic to teach and to learn about. However, with your donation, we were able to support our students with fun fidget tools to help them through uncomfortable but very needed conversations. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your support and your donation to our classes!","fullyFundedDate":1733269328793,"projectUrl":"project/family-health-and-outdoor-science-school/8961279/","projectTitle":"Family Health and Outdoor Science School Preparedness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby Dong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4486403_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697036337037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-seabaugh"},{"teacherId":7986469,"projectId":8406333,"letterContent":"Our class was absolutely thrilled when we received the new First Little Readers sets and bookends! The moment the students saw the colorful, inviting books, their faces lit up with excitement. They eagerly began flipping through the pages, pointing out sight words they recognized and asking, \"Can we read these today?\" We wasted no time putting them to use. During our small group reading time, students now have access to books that match their reading levels perfectly — from Levels A to J — which helps build both their confidence and fluency. The sturdy new bookends have also helped organize our classroom library, making the reading corner neat, accessible, and even more inviting.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite activities right now is the \"Reading Rainbow\" challenge. As students progress through the levels, they earn colorful bookmarks to celebrate their growth. These new books have made this project possible, and it's been amazing to watch students cheer each other on and feel proud of their progress. Looking ahead, we're beginning a writing project where students will create their own mini books modeled after the ones they've read. Thanks to these materials, they're not only becoming stronger readers but also inspired young authors. 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