{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Belview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9859715,"projectId":9319400,"letterContent":"When I delivered each student's art kit to their home, the reactions were priceless. Their eyes lit up as they saw their names written in shiny vinyl across the front of their kits, and each child held their new supplies as if they were treasures. Inside were bright markers, sketchbooks, colored pencils, and more; everything they needed to keep their imaginations soaring. As I delivered each art kit I reminded each of my students how amazing they were, I encouraged them to continue to be creative, and I wished them the best of luck in the upcoming school year. Not only were the students surprised and thrilled with their gift but I could tell the parents were touched as well with the gesture.\r\n\r\nMany of my students don't have access to basic art supplies at home, so receiving their very own kit was incredibly special. One student hugged her kit, with her eyes sparkling, and the brightest smile on her face, and declared, \"I can make art whenever I want now!\" Another student told me exactly what they were going to do with some of the supplies, and a few students said they planned to bring their new pencil box with their name on it to 3rd grade with them. \r\n\r\nThat simple joy captured everything I hoped this project would bring — a sense of pride, ownership, and the reminder that they are seen and valued. Thank you again for making this gift possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746616819813,"projectUrl":"project/opening-doors-to-creativity-art-kits-fo/9319400/","projectTitle":"Opening Doors to Creativity: Art Kits for Imaginative Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Passic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9859715_orig.jpg?crop=2087,2087,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733298751350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9859715"},{"teacherId":8180875,"projectId":9188774,"letterContent":"My students love the new bags for our math bins. This helps student just grab their bag with tools for adding/subtracting, measurement, or fractions on in one place. It helps also cut down on pass out supplies. They can also easily grab the headphones and take them to their desk without have to detangle the cords. The whiteboards are easier to hold up since they have a handle. This makes my classroom flow much easier. Thank you for all the donations that help make my classroom run smoother, every little bit helps.","fullyFundedDate":1742924120075,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-whiteboards-and-storage-bin/9188774/","projectTitle":"Headphones, Whiteboards, and Storage Bins- Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8180875_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683652625809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8180875"},{"teacherId":648780,"projectId":9226612,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating to our project, Creative Corner. The students were so excited when the box of materials arrived at school. They are enjoying using the items you purchased in our Creating Corner. Students are able to draw, paint, or use the play dough to create something and then write about it. Students also use the materials when they need to calm down, or express a big emotion and are not able to do so in words. Having this outlet for creativity and emotions has been so helpful to many of my students. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1752547220313,"projectUrl":"project/creative-corner/9226612/","projectTitle":"Creative Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bibb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp648780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475597642740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robin-bibb"},{"teacherId":9859715,"projectId":8987563,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter to you with a heart full of gratitude.\r\n\r\nOver the past couple of years, I've watched students in my classroom come to school knowing that the food they received here might be the only meal they'd get that day. That's a difficult reality to process, and I constantly found myself wishing there was more I could do to help these amazing kids.\r\n\r\nI began purchasing snacks for a few of my students, slipping them into their backpacks so they'd have something to take home during the week. It added up quickly, but I knew the sacrifice was worth it.\r\n\r\nEven so, a few snacks weren't enough to meet the needs of all the students who, day after day, would tell me how hungry they were by the end of the afternoon. I hated having to tell them I was sorry, that I wished I could provide snacks for everyone, but it was just too expensive. And that really was the truth. If it were in my budget to provide snacks each year, I would absolutely do it. But as a single mom supporting one daughter in college and another still in school, I simply can't make that happen—no matter how much I want to.\r\n\r\nThis year, I saw it again. Some of my sweet second graders couldn't focus in the afternoons, some began acting out, and others just put their heads down to sleep. I knew hunger was a big part of the problem—and I knew I had to do something.\r\n\r\nThat's when Donors Choose came to mind. I had always wanted to try creating a project on their site, and this felt like the perfect reason. What did my students need the most? Food.\r\n\r\nAfter submitting my project, I started to worry—would anyone even fund it? Asking for help doesn't come easily to me. I usually try to take care of things on my own, but in this case, I knew I had to step out of my comfort zone and share it.\r\n\r\nI posted my project on one of my social media accounts several times, but unfortunately, I didn't receive any donations. So I took the next step and decided I needed to share it with friends and family, asking them to spread the word. Around that time, I mentioned my project to a co-worker who had recently started helping in my classroom. She asked if she could share it, and I said, \"Sure!\" I figured, the more it's out there, the better.\r\n\r\nThat night, the donations started rolling in. One after another—and by the end of the evening, the entire project was funded. I remember just sitting down and crying tears of joy for the generosity of strangers who opened their hearts and gave so selflessly to make a huge impact on the lives of 15 children.\r\n\r\n\"Impact\" is honestly an understatement. Since receiving the snacks, I've seen a huge difference in my students' learning, their ability to stay focused until the end of the day, and their overall joyfulness. Yes—all because of what you made possible.\r\n\r\nSnack time has become one of their favorite parts of the day (besides recess, of course—nothing beats recess!). One day, we ran out of time and had to skip snack time. At the end of the day, one of my students was crying. When I asked why, she said, \"Because I didn't get a snack today.\" Another time, a student was getting checked out early and looked so sad. When I asked if they were okay, they said they were just sad to miss snack time. In both cases, I made sure they got something to take home. I've learned my lesson—snack time is a priority and needs to happen every day.\r\n\r\nAmazingly, it looks like we just might make it to the end of the school year with the snacks purchased through this project. That's incredible!\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for doing something I couldn't do for my students. Your generosity has been the greatest blessing of our entire school year. I honestly have tears of gratitude as I finish this letter. I wish you could meet each of the children who've benefited from your kindness. They are incredible kids with so much potential, and I care about each one of them deeply. They wrote the sweetest thank you cards to you. If you would like copies of them, just reach out to the person who shared this project with you.","fullyFundedDate":1736392050201,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-free-learning-a-small-snack-for/8987563/","projectTitle":"Hunger-Free Learning: A Small Snack for a Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Passic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9859715_orig.jpg?crop=2087,2087,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733298751350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9859715"},{"teacherId":648780,"projectId":9032686,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating to our classroom project, Playground Science! The students were so excited to open the box and explore what we received. It was like Christmas morning! The week we received our items turned out to be a beautiful weather week and they were immediately able to go outside and use some of the material. Most of it will be used in the spring when there are more insects out for us to find and study. Thank you so very much for helping to provide materials to engage students in the world around them!","fullyFundedDate":1740006783996,"projectUrl":"project/playground-science/9032686/","projectTitle":"Playground Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bibb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp648780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475597642740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robin-bibb"},{"teacherId":9685862,"projectId":8831991,"letterContent":"This project and its materials have had such a great impact on my students and our classroom. The students have loved getting to use different materials to enhance their learning. They have been loving the elkonin box magnetic dry erase boards. In my small groups my students have been practicing and learning how to spell some more difficult words. These dry erase boards have helped a lot. The students are able to separate each sound in order to spell the word correctly. They are also able to determine how many sounds are in each word and how many boxes they will need. They also love the slider which helps them segment and blend the word together! We \r\nare so thankful for you contributions to help our classroom and allow my students more engaging ways to help them learn!","fullyFundedDate":1729713458862,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-small-group-instruction/8831991/","projectTitle":"Hands on Small Group Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wohlford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9685862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723997006366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9685862"},{"teacherId":648780,"projectId":9039783,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating to our Donor's Choose project Bring Board Games Back. The students really enjoyed helping to unpack the surprise box when it came. They were so excited to have new center choices for indoor recess. We were having the coldest weather we have had in years when the games came in and it was such a blessing to have new choices for them to be engaged with. I have seen an improvement in cooperating and following directions since we have been playing together. Thank you for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1737052459022,"projectUrl":"project/bring-board-games-back/9039783/","projectTitle":"Bring Board Games Back","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bibb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp648780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475597642740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robin-bibb"},{"teacherId":648780,"projectId":8986747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Outdoor Learning project. We are so excited to be able to learn using the outdoor packs. Being in nature is good for us both physically and mentally and stimulates our brain to learn a different way. Being outside gives us opportunities to practice observation skills and to learn about the world around us. We also are able to practice cooperative learning and teamwork. All of these opportunities create more engaged and active student learners. Thank you for making this opportunity available for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1733847945081,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-learning-packs/8986747/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Learning Packs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bibb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp648780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475597642740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robin-bibb"},{"teacherId":648780,"projectId":8999557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom project Basic Needs Help Us Succeed! The students were so excited to get the box in the mail with our materials. It was like Christmas! I am keeping the supplies in a small closet and will use them as needed. Students and parents are aware that I have items that they may need. I have noticed an improvement in focus and effort when they are able to be fed and have their basic needs met! Thank you so much for giving all of my students these materials to help them be comfortable and successful!","fullyFundedDate":1735651025271,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs-help-us-succeed/8999557/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs Help Us Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bibb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp648780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475597642740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robin-bibb"},{"teacherId":648780,"projectId":8663992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom project, Let's Be Flexible! The students were so excited to get the box in the mail with our materials. It was like Christmas! The bench seat and the doughnut chairs have been the most popular so far, but they are enjoying all the options they have each day. I have noticed an improvement in focus and effort when they are able to get comfortable while they are working! Thank you so much for giving all of my students these materials to help them be comfortable and successful!","fullyFundedDate":1733252686585,"projectUrl":"project/lets-be-flexible/8663992/","projectTitle":"Let's Be Flexible!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bibb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp648780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475597642740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robin-bibb"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34333","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":245,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":73,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":34333,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Belview Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Belview Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/montgomery-county-school-district/belview-elementary-school/34333"}