{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bay View Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3638951,"projectId":10284366,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom headphone project. Your support has made a tangible difference in the lives of our learners, and I'm excited to share the impact you've helped create.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our students now have access to the essential tools they need to fully participate in their education. The headphones you provided have opened doors to online learning platforms, language development programs, and accessibility resources that were previously out of reach for many of our learners. \r\n\r\nYour investment has done more than provide equipment—it has restored equity and opportunity in our classroom. You've helped us bridge the digital divide and ensure that every student, regardless of their circumstances, has what they need to thrive. The excitement on their faces when they received their headphones was truly priceless, and the difference in their learning experience has been immediate and profound.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their futures. Your generosity is creating ripples of positive change that will extend far beyond the classroom walls. We are incredibly grateful for partners like you who understand that every child deserves access to quality learning tools.","fullyFundedDate":1784927009461,"projectUrl":"project/tune-into-sucess/10284366/","projectTitle":"Tune into Sucess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Copeland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3638951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489687730290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3638951"},{"teacherId":7901160,"projectId":9977862,"letterContent":"Your support has also allowed me to provide more meaningful and engaging learning experiences. Students have been able to work independently, collaborate with classmates, practice important skills, and take greater ownership of their learning. It has been wonderful to watch them become excited about activities and proud of their accomplishments. Even small successes can build confidence, and that confidence often encourages students to continue trying when learning becomes challenging.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, this project has helped strengthen our classroom community. My students know that people outside of our school cared enough about their education to support our project. I have shared with them that generous donors helped make these resources possible, and it has been meaningful for them to know that others believe in their potential. Your kindness has shown my students that they are valued and that their education matters.","fullyFundedDate":1767766215929,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-around-the-world/9977862/","projectTitle":"Kindness Around the World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7901160_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658459714351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgan5"},{"teacherId":7901160,"projectId":9985504,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Lunar New Year project. Your generosity made it possible for my 4th-grade students to participate in a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that combined cultural awareness, creativity, kindness, and classroom community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students had access to materials that transformed our classroom into an engaging space for learning and creating. The Lunar New Year gave students opportunities to create colorful decorations, explore traditions, and share positive messages with their classmates. Instead of simply reading about these celebrations, students were able to interact with the concepts through art, writing, discussion, and collaborative activities.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this project was seeing students make connections between the two celebrations. As we learned about Lunar New Year, students explored traditions surrounding family, good fortune, new beginnings, lanterns, zodiac animals, and red envelopes","fullyFundedDate":1768139191850,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-learning-with-lunar-new-year/9985504/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Learning With Lunar New Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7901160_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658459714351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgan5"},{"teacherId":7901160,"projectId":9438813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Now that we have had the opportunity to use the materials from our project, I am excited to share the impact your kindness has made on my students and our classroom. Your generosity provided much more than classroom materials; it provided opportunities for my students to learn, grow, participate, and feel supported every day.\r\n\r\nThe resources from this project have become an important part of our classroom. From the moment the materials arrived, my students were excited to see the new items that were purchased especially for them. Their enthusiasm was a wonderful reminder of how meaningful these resources can be. Having the materials readily available has helped make our classroom more organized, welcoming, engaging, and prepared for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755876187354,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start/9438813/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7901160_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658459714351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgan5"},{"teacherId":7901160,"projectId":9923503,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our basketball team. The shorts you provided played a significant role in building team unity and creating a strong sense of belonging among our players.\r\n\r\nFor many of our athletes, putting on their team shorts made them feel like they were part of something special. It helped create a shared identity and reinforced that every player, regardless of skill level, was an important member of the team. The matching shorts gave our players a sense of pride and confidence each time they stepped onto the court.","fullyFundedDate":1764372661602,"projectUrl":"project/dolphin-pride-help-complete-our-team-u/9923503/","projectTitle":"“Dolphin Pride: Help Complete Our Team Uniforms!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7901160_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658459714351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgan5"},{"teacherId":7901160,"projectId":9366406,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, our 4th-grade students were able to end the school year with personalized memory books that celebrated their accomplishments, friendships, and favorite moments from the year. These memory books gave students an opportunity to reflect on their growth, record special memories, and preserve a keepsake they can treasure for years to come.\r\n\r\nAs we closed out the school year, students eagerly shared stories, wrote messages to classmates, and filled their books with photos, drawings, and reflections. The memory books created a meaningful way to celebrate their hard work and the journey they experienced together throughout 4th grade.","fullyFundedDate":1752507805561,"projectUrl":"project/pod-memories/9366406/","projectTitle":"Pod Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7901160_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658459714351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgan5"},{"teacherId":10173728,"projectId":9675730,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our inclusion classroom now has access to technology that is making a meaningful difference in students' daily learning experiences. Many of our students learn best when lessons are interactive, visual, and engaging, and these new technology tools have helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nThe technology has allowed students to participate more independently during lessons, practice important academic and communication skills, and stay more engaged throughout the school day. Students who sometimes struggle with traditional paper-and-pencil activities are now excited to participate using digital learning tools that meet their individual needs and learning styles.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for our students has been the ability to interact with lessons in new ways. They love using the devices for educational games, reading activities, communication supports, and collaborative classroom projects. The excitement on their faces when they successfully complete a task independently has been incredible to see.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant to participate have especially warmed to the technology. Some students who struggle with communication or attention are now more confident raising their hands, answering questions, and staying focused during instruction. The technology has helped create more opportunities for inclusion, independence, and success for all learners in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than just technology , it has given our students confidence, motivation, and opportunities to grow. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping create an environment where every student can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764614498562,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-inclusion-classroom-succeed-wit/9675730/","projectTitle":"Help Our Inclusion Classroom Succeed with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173728"},{"teacherId":6915398,"projectId":10193487,"letterContent":"These materials have been utilized within many speech and language therapy sessions already! Providing engaging, play-based opportunities that support communication, social interaction, and early academic skills. The bowling set, dart board, and bubble activities promote turn-taking, requesting, commenting, and following directions, all of which are essential for developing pragmatic (social) language skills.\r\n\r\nThe counting mat, sorting pie, and sorting crayon colors provide structured opportunities to target vocabulary development, categorization, color and number concepts, and basic math language, supporting both expressive and receptive language growth. These activities also strengthen fine motor skills and attention, which are critical for participation in therapy tasks.\r\n\r\nThe sensory bin offers a multisensory learning experience that encourages descriptive language, imaginative play, and expanded utterances, particularly for students who benefit from tactile input. Students have LOVED using this! The echo microphones increase student motivation and participation while supporting vocalization, articulation practice, and self-monitoring of speech.","fullyFundedDate":1776281714240,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-play-based-speech-language-lea/10193487/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Play-Based Speech & Language Learning Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlynsprojects"},{"teacherId":3638951,"projectId":9989541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project that provides prizes for positive behavior. Your gift directly encourages students to make thoughtful choices, treat others with kindness, and stay engaged in their learning. Your contribution helps us offer meaningful, age-appropriate rewards that affirm positive actions and reinforce the social-emotional skills we practice each day. With your support, we can rotate a variety of prizes that appeal to different interests. Once again, thank you for supporting classrooms like mine!","fullyFundedDate":1768753272005,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-positive-behavior/9989541/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Copeland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3638951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489687730290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3638951"},{"teacherId":9727205,"projectId":9837300,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my Title 1 classroom. The graphic novels featuring presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy have completely transformed the way my students engage with reading and history.\r\n\r\nMany of my students came into this year feeling discouraged after not passing the SOL assessment last year. Reading felt like a struggle, and confidence was low. But these graphic novels have opened a new door for them. The combination of rich historical content and engaging visuals has made complex topics accessible and exciting. For the first time, I see students eagerly picking up books, asking questions, and making connections...not just to the text, but to the idea that they, too, can grow, lead, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThese books are doing more than building reading skills; they are building confidence. Students who once avoided reading are now immersed in stories of leadership, perseverance, and courage. They are beginning to see themselves as readers and thinkers, capable of understanding important moments in history.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my classroom is becoming a place where struggling readers are turning into motivated learners...students who are not only improving their skills, but also starting to dream bigger.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students grow as readers and leaders. Your kindness is truly making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1767239563269,"projectUrl":"project/presidents-and-graphic-novels-growing-r/9837300/","projectTitle":"Presidents and Graphic Novels: Growing Readers Who Dream and Lead","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Florence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727205_orig.png?crop=346,346,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725389818298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/faith-florence"},{"teacherId":9727205,"projectId":9850462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Beanbag Breakthroughs: Turning Struggling Readers into Smiles\" to our classroom. Your generosity has given our Title I 4th and 5th graders comfortable, engaging seating that helps them focus and feel safe while they practice essential reading skills.\r\n\r\nAlready, we're using the beanbags for small-group guided reading and partner fluency practice. The kids' faces light up when they enter my classroom and all want the opportunity to sit on one and read. One memorable moment: a student who usually avoids reading aloud chose a beanbag, settled in, and read an entire passage with confidence, beaming at their classmates afterward. Seeing that spark of pride reminded me how much environment matters for risk-taking and growth.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue integrating the beanbags into our lessons and independent reading so students can build stamina and fluency. I am deeply grateful for your support and for giving our students a more comfortable place to learn and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1765421170832,"projectUrl":"project/beanbag-breakthroughs-turning-strugglin/9850462/","projectTitle":"Beanbag Breakthroughs: Turning Struggling Readers into Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Florence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727205_orig.png?crop=346,346,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725389818298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/faith-florence"},{"teacherId":6915398,"projectId":10036841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project! My students have really enjoyed using these activities and resources this week. One activity, in particular, the Hopscotch & Bean Bag Toss game, has been a huge hit! I adapted it to target both articulation and language skills using custom index cards. Each card includes a task for every student in the group, so each turn provides an individualized activity.\r\n\r\nStudents toss the bean bag into a circle and then pick up the corresponding card, which contains the task for that turn based on their goals (i.e., articulation words/phrases, WH-questions, following directions, phonics decoding). Another variation uses hopscotch with music: while hopping, students move to different squares, and when the music stops, the square they land on determines which card/task they complete.\r\n\r\nExample: For a group of three students, one card may include all three names, each with their own target words or phrases for articulation. 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