{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bunker Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3723151,"projectId":9852651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 3rd-5th-grade students. Because of you, our students now have access to engaging chapter books that are opening up a whole new world of reading.\r\n\r\nWith these new texts, students are developing essential literacy skills that go beyond basic decoding. They are learning how to build stamina for longer reading, track characters and plot across chapters, make predictions, and deepen their comprehension by discussing themes and character motivations. These books also allow us to introduce important lessons in vocabulary development, fluency, and critical thinking as students begin to analyze stories more independently.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and joyful experience. Students participate in a mix of whole-group read-alouds, small guided reading groups, and independent reading time. You might see students curled up with a book, partnering with a classmate to discuss a chapter, or eagerly raising their hands to share their thinking about a character's choices. There is a growing sense of excitement and confidence as students begin to see themselves as \"real readers.\"\r\n\r\nSeveral students, in particular, have truly blossomed with these new books. Some who were previously hesitant readers are now eager to pick up a chapter book and read for longer periods of time. Others are proudly talking about finishing their first \"big book\" and asking for the next one in a series. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch their confidence grow as they connect with stories and see themselves reflected in the characters.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support in helping our students become lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1766758754204,"projectUrl":"project/reading-deeply-growing-comprehension-th/9852651/","projectTitle":"Reading Deeply: Growing Comprehension Through Novel Studies in Grades 3-5","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lambert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3723151_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486522042153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/callie-lambert"},{"teacherId":9058031,"projectId":9493669,"letterContent":"I hope you are doing well. On behalf of Bunker Hill, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our language learning project. Your support is helping us provide students with meaningful, engaging experiences that build cultural awareness, communication skills, and a love for languages at an early age.\r\n\r\nWhen using the geography materials, scholars were very engaged learning about Spanish speaking countries and the continents in the world. Early childhood education students loved to read the books that accompanied the nursery rhymes the have learned. \r\n\r\nThe double sided tape along with the magnetic tape, have helped me securely displayed the visual aids and pictures in the word walls. This is helping with memory recall, while providing constant, accessible reference for academic vocabulary and spelling. \r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you, our students now have access to richer materials, hands-on activities, and opportunities that spark curiosity and confidence. Your generosity directly impacts their growth and helps us create a more inclusive, globally-minded learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our mission and investing in our students. We are truly grateful for your partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1758828719470,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-a-new-language/9493669/","projectTitle":"Help us learn a new language!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arciniegas-Londono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9058031_orig.jpg?crop=264,264,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753291217645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9058031"},{"teacherId":9986649,"projectId":9216430,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your incredible generosity and support! Thanks to your donations, our classroom has been completely transformed into a warm, organized, and engaging space that my students love walking into each day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the bright daisy carpet, they literally ran to it, choosing \"their flower\" to sit on during our Strong Starts, whole group instructions, and read-alouds. It instantly gave us a cozy and welcoming place to gather and connect as a class. That carpet has quickly become the heart of our room.\r\n\r\nThe seat pockets have been a game-changer for staying organized. No more lost pencils or crumpled papers! My students take great pride in keeping their materials tucked neatly behind their chairs, which has helped them take more ownership over their learning spaces.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest upgrades has been the dry-erase kidney table, which has completely transformed small group instruction. Whether we are working on reading strategies or solving math problems, students are more engaged and focused, and the ability to write directly on the table has made learning interactive and fun. It has truly become our hub for meaningful, targeted learning.\r\n\r\nThe mailboxes have brought structure to our daily routines. Students now have a designated space for their take-home folders and important notes, and it has made end-of-day transitions so much smoother. They feel responsible and grown-up managing their own mail slots!\r\n\r\nAnd finally, the new bookshelf is filled with high-interest books that are flying off the shelves, literally. Having a visually appealing and accessible space to house our classroom library has made reading feel special again. Students are constantly recommending books to each other and asking for more reading time, music to any teacher's ears!\r\n\r\nThese resources have not only enhanced our classroom environment but also boosted student confidence, independence, and excitement for learning. We cannot wait to use the carpet for more story circle discussions, the kidney table for guided reading groups, and the bookshelf to support our up-and-coming readers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students the tools they need to thrive. You have made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1747292141412,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-as-a-daisy-welcome-to-kindergarte/9216430/","projectTitle":"Fresh As a Daisy; Welcome to Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeFillipo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986649"},{"teacherId":8743187,"projectId":9112580,"letterContent":"We wanted to thank you for your generous donations. Our scholars have had a blast learning about plants, life cycles, and what plants need to grow. We have created an indoor grow station for our seedlings, as well as transporting them outside. \r\n\r\nThe indoor grow station has generated so much interest in gardening from not just our students but our staff as well. Students are able to draw pictures of the types of plants they would grow in their own gardens. \r\n\r\nWe were able to expand our knowledge of the garden by talking about pollinators in the garden and planting wildflowers. \r\n\r\nTime escaped us this school year, but we cannot wait to start our FoodPrints lessons when we return from summer vacation.","fullyFundedDate":1740010179431,"projectUrl":"project/bare-earth-to-blooming-garden/9112580/","projectTitle":"Bare Earth to Blooming Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T. Dent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8743187_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666030042010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tdent"},{"teacherId":4009869,"projectId":8857537,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the donations made to support our School Success Hub, aka our school store! Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to meaningful incentives that motivate them to show up as their best selves each day. Whether it's a new set of pencils, a fun eraser, a notebook, or even a small toy or snack, these items have made a big impact on our classroom culture and student engagement.\r\n\r\nOne way we've been using the new resources is through our monthly visit based on students' Classroom DOJO points. Students earn points throughout the month for positive behaviors, like showing leadership, being kind, completing work, and staying on task, and then get to shop with those points. Seeing how this simple system has encouraged students to hold themselves accountable and support each other has been amazing. One particular moment that stands out was when a student who often struggles with self-control made it his mission to earn enough points for a new sketchbook. \r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our community. Your support has done more than provide materials, it's helped build confidence, responsibility, and joy in our students. \r\n\r\nWe truly couldn't do this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1735675650444,"projectUrl":"project/student-success-hub/8857537/","projectTitle":"Student Success Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ra'Neta Oliver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4009869_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714746890167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4009869"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6550","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":206,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":74,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.8,"schoolId":6550,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bunker Hill Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bunker Hill Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/brookland-education-center/6550"}