{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bellevue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8426769,"projectId":9604878,"letterContent":"We have been BUSY in the art room making all kinds of beautiful projects, making beautiful messes, and cleaning up efficiently and staying organized in part due to the materials your support allowed us to purchase for our classroom! \r\n\r\nFourth and fifth graders recently finished up a project in which they created personalized sketchbooks using custom colors they mixed themselves! Third graders are working on large scale abstract paintings as responses to music and first graders are creating mixed media collages. All of these projects are utilizing materials purchased through this campaign!\r\n\r\nI cannot overstate how meaningful it is to have the support of our community. Thank you so very much. We can't do what we do without the support of people like you.","fullyFundedDate":1755696467417,"projectUrl":"project/mx-smalls-stockpile-restock/9604878/","projectTitle":"Mx. Small's Stockpile Restock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Small","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426769_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y816&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651070192371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426769"},{"teacherId":287423,"projectId":9299954,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to our school. Our garden club is taking the lead on reducing our cafeteria trash and turning food waste into \"gold.\" First, they put together the outside compost bin and the wheelbarrow. These students enjoyed collaboratively working on a challenge to benefit the school. We smashed pumpkins leftover from the school's Harvest Festival to start off the composting bin in combination with leaves raked off the sidewalks. This is a great combination of carbon rich and nitrogen rich material. \r\n\r\nThe garden club adopted the worm composting bin. These students collect food scraps in old plastic containers containers at lunch and snack time and then feed the worms weekly on Wednesday mornings. The vermicomposting bin rests on a cart in the basement of the school to protect the worms from the variable temperatures outside. By now, they know what to do with the worms independently. We are preparing presentations they can give to other classes on worm bodies, how worms help soil, what they like to eat or not eat, the word \"decompose,\" etc.\r\n\r\nWe are in the middle of reading Worms Eat My Garbage. Students are taking notes in their quarter-sized Garden Notebooks. They practice making observations of the worm bin, illustrating one worm, labeling body parts such as segments, saddle, head, and tail. They've made contrastive lists of the types of foods the worms like and don't like to eat.\r\n\r\nNext semester, these third - fifth grade students will take their knowledge on the road to other classes with a focus on science standards. There they will present the worm bin and explain how the worms work so others can see decomposition in action. We will also invite classes to check out the outside tumbling compost bins. Ultimately, the staff want all students to be able to explain how the the sun's energy cycles through ecosystems from producers through consumers and back into the nutrient pool through decomposers. Our garden club students are leading the school with this knowledge.\r\n\r\nRight now we have two layers of the worm bin active. Red wigglers can double their population every 60 days. As our worm population grows and we increase worm composting up to five layers in the bin. We continue to add food scraps, mixed with leaves from our sidewalk clean up, to the tumbling compost bins. We'll be able to measure a significant reduction in food scraps from our cafeteria. We'll check in on the progress in our outdoor compost bin in late April at our garden clean up day where we will add compost to our new plantings.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1746210229476,"projectUrl":"project/cafeteria-waste-turned-to-gold/9299954/","projectTitle":"Cafeteria Waste Turned to Gold","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cadwallader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/287423"},{"teacherId":8426769,"projectId":9335746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations which allowed me to give such sweet graduation gifts to our fifth graders at the end of the 2024-2025 school year! I think it was almost as exciting to me to see their reactions to receiving their own Posca Paint Pens as it was for them to receive them. \r\n\r\nThey were pumped to spend their last art class in elementary school doing a free art day drawing in their new sketchbooks!\r\n\r\nI was able to write each of them a personalized letter in the front of their sketchbooks, which is a special graduation tradition I treasure, so I really, really appreciate your support in making that happen. \r\n\r\nAs always, we can't do what we do around here without the support of our amazing community! Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746898850252,"projectUrl":"project/fifth-grade-graduation-gifts/9335746/","projectTitle":"Fifth Grade Graduation Gifts","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Small","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426769_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y816&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651070192371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426769"},{"teacherId":239460,"projectId":9206810,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to celebrate their amazing accomplishment of reading 100 books with a special Popcorn and Pajama Day! Each student wore their pajamas, received a book centered around pajamas, and enjoyed a bag of popcorn while we gathered together. The excitement was contagious—students couldn't stop smiling as they held their new books and settled in for our cozy celebration.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students eagerly flip through their books, popcorn in hand, dressed in their pajamas, while proudly sharing with their friends, \"I made it to 100 books!\" It was such a joyful way to recognize their hard work and growth as readers. Many of my students are building their home libraries for the first time, and this new book became a treasured addition they were excited to take home and share with their families.\r\n\r\nWhen the resources first arrived, students' eyes lit up. They were thrilled that their reading efforts were being celebrated in such a fun and meaningful way. Some even immediately asked, \"When can we do the next challenge?\" Their enthusiasm shows just how impactful this project has been in motivating them to set goals and fall in love with reading.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our students will continue reading at home, sharing their books with parents, and working toward new challenges. They are already asking for the next reading milestone, which shows that your support has planted a seed of motivation and joy in their literacy journey.\r\n\r\nYour gift has gone beyond pajamas, popcorn, and books—it has created lasting memories and helped foster a culture of reading in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and showing them that their hard work matters. Together, we are building lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1746698824538,"projectUrl":"project/pajamas-popcorn-and-books/9206810/","projectTitle":"Pajamas, Popcorn, and Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmarrow"},{"teacherId":201499,"projectId":9277296,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire robotics team, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution toward the purchase of our new storage cabinet. Your support has made a remarkable difference in our workspace — the cabinet has brought a new level of organization to our robotics materials, making everything easy to find and safely stored. With everything neatly arranged and clearly labeled, students can now spend more time creating and problem-solving, and less time searching for what they need.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on our students' faces when the cabinet was first set up was unforgettable. They immediately began organizing our supplies and quickly saw how the new system would help them work more efficiently. It will definitely transform how we operate, especially during build sessions and competition prep. Your generosity has not only provided a piece of furniture, but has also helped foster a more focused, motivated, and enthusiastic learning environment. Thank you again for investing in our team's success and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1748786897125,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-innovation-mobile-storage/9277296/","projectTitle":"Rolling into Innovation: Mobile Storage for Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sawyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp201499_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472238887664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssawyersclass"},{"teacherId":9615052,"projectId":9096678,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible support, my students now have essential tools that are making a big difference in how we learn every day. When the headphones, easel pads, and cleaning supplies arrived, my students were excited and full of curiosity—they couldn't wait to use the new resources!\r\n\r\nThe classroom headphones have been a game-changer during independent learning. Students can now focus better during digital lessons without distractions. The bulk earbuds ensure that every student has access to technology, no matter their background.\r\n\r\nThe flip chart pads are helping us stay organized and visually engaged during group work and lessons. Students love seeing their ideas come to life on large paper during collaborative projects and anchor chart activities.\r\n\r\nAnd thanks to the disinfecting wipes, we're keeping our classroom clean and safe—giving everyone peace of mind as we learn together.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be using the flip chart pads to create posters about our science unit on ecosystems. They're eager to teach their classmates and proudly display their learning around the room.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought energy, focus, and safety into our classroom. We are beyond grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1743516505178,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-reset/9096678/","projectTitle":"Classroom Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615052_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y620&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723058676958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615052"},{"teacherId":4293478,"projectId":8801665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our 5th grade reading and language arts classroom. My students were incredibly excited to receive the new headphones and vocabulary binders, and they have already made a meaningful impact on our daily learning. The headphones have helped create a calm and focused environment, allowing students to work independently and on different assignments at the same time without distractions. Whether they're listening to audiobooks, completing online reading lessons, or working through writing prompts, each student can now move at their own pace in a quiet, productive space.\r\n\r\nThe vocabulary binders have also become an essential tool in our classroom. They provide students with quick access to individualized spelling dictionaries, structured writing formats, transition words, and step-by-step guides for writing essays. These resources are helping students become more confident and independent in their writing and language development. Your support has truly enriched their learning experience, and I'm so grateful for the difference you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1730414547175,"projectUrl":"project/today-a-reader-tomorrow-a-leader/8801665/","projectTitle":"Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4293478_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726701602771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4293478"},{"teacherId":8426769,"projectId":9086662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this campaign to fund the purchase of a new set of aprons! For the first time, I have a full set of appropriately sized aprons! Not only do I no longer have to worry about not having enough aprons for everyone, I now know the aprons I do have are not going to be either teeny tiny and too small for most or so large that students trip on them!\r\n\r\nStudents are more consistently eager to wear our aprons with this new set because of the fact that they fit correctly which helps me sleep easier because everyone is able to stay cleaner while using different art materials! Plus, they're cute! Everyone is so excited about them!\r\n\r\nHaving access to sufficient, appropriate tools in the art classroom makes all the difference for everyone's experience and a functional set of aprons is something I had had my eye on for so long! Thanks again for your support! We can't do what we do without the support of people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1738764087608,"projectUrl":"project/art-class-gets-messy-help-us-keep-our-c/9086662/","projectTitle":"Art Class Gets Messy, Help Us Keep Our Clothes Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Small","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426769_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y816&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651070192371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426769"},{"teacherId":239460,"projectId":8787487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project! Your support made it possible for my students to engage with reading in a fun, creative, and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe used the new art materials to help students express their love for reading through visual arts. Some students created beautiful illustrations inspired by stories they read, while others designed artwork that captured what they love most about reading. The bookmarks you helped provide served as both a creative outlet and an incentive, encouraging students to read more. They also enjoyed decorating ornaments as another fun reward for their reading accomplishments.\r\n\r\nIt was truly heartwarming to see the students so relaxed and excited during our reading block. This creative twist gave them a chance to bond with each other and enjoy reading from a new perspective—beyond just writing or discussing it aloud.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were both excited and a bit puzzled. They weren't sure what to expect during reading time with these colorful new supplies, but once we got started, their curiosity turned into enthusiasm and joy.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning to give students another opportunity to create and express themselves through art before they leave for summer break. I'm so grateful that your donation helped plant the seed for this new creative approach to literacy—and I'm excited to see how it continues to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making this possible. Your generosity has made a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1734099426815,"projectUrl":"project/expressing-reading-through-art/8787487/","projectTitle":"Expressing Reading Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmarrow"},{"teacherId":239460,"projectId":8787327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Fun to Read and Snack! Your donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has brought joy, excitement, and motivation to my students as they continue to develop their love of reading.\r\n\r\nWith the new resources, my students have been thrilled to pair their independent reading with a special snack. I usually let them choose whether they want their snack while they read or after they finish—and most of them choose to use it as an incentive. They love the element of surprise, and I've kept things interesting by switching up the snacks each week. One week it might be fruit snacks, the next it's pop chips. Watching their faces light up as they discover the new treat for the week has become a highlight for all of us. It's such a simple thing, but it has such a powerful impact—encouraging them to read, share what they've read, and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nOne moment that really stood out was when a group of students excitedly finished their books and started animatedly discussing their favorite parts with each other, all while snacking on a surprise treat. It created a cozy, book-club-like atmosphere right in our classroom. These little moments are what build a positive reading culture.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're approaching the finish line of our 100-book challenge. Despite the upcoming state testing, my students are still pushing hard, motivated to meet their goal. Many of them enjoy discussing their books aloud, both with peers and with me, and it's incredible to see their growth in vocabulary, comprehension, and oral language skills.\r\n\r\nAs we look ahead, we're planning a big celebration at the end of May to honor our success—and to kick off our summer reading bingo incentive project. I can't wait to compare their end-of-year assessments to their fall results and see just how far they've come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and belief in our students. Your support has truly helped foster a lifelong love of reading in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1734712099102,"projectUrl":"project/fun-to-read-and-snack/8787327/","projectTitle":"Fun to Read and Snack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmarrow"},{"teacherId":9807384,"projectId":8887507,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for my classroom donations. I have really fixed up the Reading Area and the students love it. Thr shelves have given do much storage space and organization. The students always want to go over there and read a book on the beanbag seats, do writing assignments at the table , play literacy games on the giant rug or take their chromebooks to the round table and read books on Epic with their friends. We have established some rules for the Reading Area and the students make sure that they all follow them, so they will be allowed to go over there. Thank you again for helping our class make Reading enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1736101146397,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-readorganized-help-students-c/8887507/","projectTitle":"Let's Get ReadOrganized! Help Students Create a Cozy Reading Area","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jordan Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9807384_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729286406417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807384"},{"teacherId":201499,"projectId":8548002,"letterContent":"Donations of art supplies like glue, markers, and Ziploc bags make a huge difference in our elementary STEAM classroom. These materials fuel creativity and hands-on learning, allowing students to bring their ideas to life. Whether they're building models, designing experiments, or expressing their creativity through art, these supplies help make learning more engaging and meaningful. Something as simple as a fresh set of markers or extra glue ensures that every student has the tools they need to fully participate, regardless of their circumstances.\r\n\r\nBeyond just providing materials, these donations also foster problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation—key skills in STEAM education. When students have access to essential supplies, they can collaborate on projects, explore new concepts, and develop a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Every contribution, big or small, helps create a dynamic and inclusive classroom where curiosity thrives. 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