{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Baystate Academy Charter Public School","outOfStateSupporters":48.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9819229,"projectId":9660096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in getting independent reading program a boost at our school. With the materials that you have provided, we are showcasing all the reading that students are doing - and it is contagious! More and more teachers are also interested in showcasing their own reading by creating a \"Current/Recommended Reads\" poster for their door. \r\nWe have bulletin boards dedicated to reading. After students are done reading, they write a review and it is posted on the board. It is making students and teachers alike excited about reading (and we get a little writing in there too with the review)! I have also created a book reflection handout to help monitor that students are in fact reading; students keep a journal and after each independent reading period, they choose a prompt to reflect on what they read about. The selection of prompts allows the to choose something that fits both the book they are reading and how they are interacting with the text that day. \r\nThe line readers have made such a difference for some students. At first, I wasn't sure how many students would agree to use the line reader. All it took was a few saying yes at first, and then more and more students approached me asking to use one at all - each getting to choose their own color - and it is a handy bookmark as well.","fullyFundedDate":1760748197483,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-the-joy-of-reading/9660096/","projectTitle":"Encouraging The Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Booth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9819229_orig.jpg?crop=575,575,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732567446778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9819229"},{"teacherId":10179213,"projectId":9599883,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students where so happy seeing your generous donation. \r\n\r\nThe chairs really elevate the room and provide a comfortable space for my students. Students are able to sit with comfort and express their emotions in a trusted space. \r\n\r\nThe chairs elevate the room and gives it a pop of color! Again thank you, donations like this makes a great impact to our school community. Student are graceful because without people like you children will not be able to enjoy things they love.","fullyFundedDate":1755716670654,"projectUrl":"project/safe-spaces/9599883/","projectTitle":"Safe Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179213"},{"teacherId":7759866,"projectId":9731324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our class! My students were so excited to get the supplies to support their learning! \r\n\r\nThe students used the binders to organizer their portfolios. It holds their college essays, resumes, letters of recommendation, scholarship trackers, and any work that they are proud of that they want to keep. This helps to prepare them for the next step of their lives outside of high school. \r\n\r\nThe Echo Dot has helped students to be able to hear the videos that are playing to go with our units. The lamps help to keep our classroom cozy without it being too dark, and allows students to still see what they are working on in class. \r\n\r\nThe highlighters have been a huge help with essay writing and annotating articles/texts. Students are easily able to identify what they are reading when using multiple colors of highlighting. Our AP Literature class is also able to organize their essays to prepare for their exam in the spring, by being able to see the different colors in their essays or essay samples for the different things such as evidence vs commentary. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760741640700,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9731324/","projectTitle":"Classroom essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7759866_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y313&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747323594668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7759866"},{"teacherId":7760436,"projectId":9761228,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude to The Peach Tree Charitable Foundation for its generous support. Your commitment to promoting the mental well-being of young people has made it possible for our project to offer meaningful tools, activities, and resources that help students pause, reset, and take care of their emotional health. Your belief in our vision has strengthened our ability to create a positive and supportive environment where mental wellness is prioritized.\r\n\r\nYour sponsorship has not only enabled us to develop engaging and accessible brain-break activities, but it has also inspired our team and participants to continue advocating for balanced, healthy practices in schools and youth programs. Because of your investment, we can empower students with skills that foster resilience, focus, and self-care skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for being a valued partner in this important work and for helping us make a lasting difference in the lives of the young people we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1760372296650,"projectUrl":"project/brain-breaks-for-a-mental-break/9761228/","projectTitle":"Brain Breaks for a Mental Break","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7760436_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614781813686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7760436"},{"teacherId":10082003,"projectId":9470495,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share with you the incredible impact your generosity has had on my students through our 'Fun Fridays' project! The art supplies you've helped provide have unlocked a world of creativity and self-expression for each of them.\r\n We're using the new resources in countless ways, and it's been amazing to see students tap into their individuality and cultural heritage through their art. One standout moment was when they created vibrant pieces celebrating their roots for Hispanic Heritage Month. Each student crafted a colorful representation of their family's origins, traditions, and stories. We proudly showcased their work at our 8th annual Hispanic Heritage Month event, where it stole the show! Seeing their art admired by families, community members, and peers was a powerful experience, filling them with pride and confidence.\r\n When they first saw the materials, the students' reactions were priceless. There were squeals of delight, wide eyes, and eager hands reaching for paints, markers, and collage elements. It was clear they felt empowered to bring their ideas to life in new and exciting ways. One student beamed with joy as she mixed colors to match textile patterns from Mexico. Another student, in particular, poured her heart into creating a piece celebrating her Puerto Rican heritage. She crafted a stunning collage of drawings to depict the symbols of her family's traditions.\r\n As for what's next, students are diving into exploring personal symbols and narratives through mixed media art. They're asking profound questions like \"What colors represent my story?\" and \"How can I blend materials to show my passions?\", its incredible to see them drive their own creative journeys with such curiosity and ownership. Whether they're crafting abstract pieces reflecting their dreams or detailed collages of family traditions, your contribution has given them the freedom to express themselves in remarkable ways. Thank you for nurturing this creativity and pride in my students it means the world to them and me!\"","fullyFundedDate":1753999513129,"projectUrl":"project/fun-friday-projects/9470495/","projectTitle":"Fun Friday Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10082003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753109343579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082003"},{"teacherId":9934921,"projectId":9139815,"letterContent":"My students love the new resources that were donated! They especially love the fidget toys! These fidget toys are helping students stay focused in the classroom and are also helping students regulate their emotions. They first saw the materials when I had a pile of boxes in my classroom. It was funny because they didn't know what was actually inside of the boxes, and I didn't either until I opened them. So to both of us, what was inside was a mystery. When I finally opened the boxes, the kids were excited to find new materials for the classroom. As I already mentioned, the fidgets are a popular hit. Going forward, I am also excited to use the whiteboards and basketball hoop for games and review to add in another engaging aspect! Overall, all my students are doing a great job in the classroom because of your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1746450810512,"projectUrl":"project/the-sensory-spot/9139815/","projectTitle":"The Sensory Spot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirshac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934921"},{"teacherId":10276767,"projectId":9753827,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the Blue Nation Supply Station, they were excited and grateful. Having access to notebooks, pens, and folders helped them feel prepared and confident. They now use the supplies daily for essays, projects, and creative work, which has increased focus and collaboration. One student shared she feels \"more ready for school\" knowing she has what she needs. Thanks to your support, my students are empowered to learn, create, and take pride in their work every day. Our next step is to use these supplies for writing and other various projects where students will craft narratives and share their experiences. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, they'll have everything they need to express themselves and take pride in their work.","fullyFundedDate":1760372296612,"projectUrl":"project/blue-nation-supply-station/9753827/","projectTitle":"Blue Nation, Supply Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276767"},{"teacherId":8582704,"projectId":9618692,"letterContent":"The donation of these books has allowed me to incorporate independent reading in my classroom. Most of us are used to reading for information, having to answer questions while we read or write an essay after we read a book that we didn't even choose, but this year I wanted to include time to allow my students to also read for joy. During independent reading time, the only rules are that they are quiet and read for around 20-25 minutes. They are still responsible for reflecting on what they've read, but the main goal is just to read!\r\n\r\nI want my students to develop a love for reading, or even just not hate it as much as they are used to. Having so many different book choices allows them to choose something interesting to them which means they have no reason not to read it! My students look forward to independent reading time on Fridays because they're quiet and I have even enjoyed being able to read (or catch up on grading) while they read. Students have brought blankets and I've provided some flexible seating so they lay or lounge while they read, which makes Fridays fly by in my classroom.\r\n\r\nI really look forward to reading some of these books because they've been so popular amongst my students, specifically Never Fall Down--all 5 copies were signed out the first day, same with 83 days in Mariupol. I'm excited to continue offering these texts throughout the year alongside my history units. Many of my students have already asked about some of the books on the shelves that going to align with later units They're interested in Bomb and Fashionopolis, and my Spanish speakers are excited to either practice the language or to comfortably read in their own language while trying to learn English all day. Overall, being able to offer choice and independent reading has greatly impacted my classroom and will hopefully inspire students to develop a love (or like, for now) for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1755735912467,"projectUrl":"project/reading-inclusive-histories-in-humanitie/9618692/","projectTitle":"Reading Inclusive Histories in Humanities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582704_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659992294332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582704"},{"teacherId":9819229,"projectId":9049558,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support in providing engaging and collaborative learning opportunities for our students. Using the research of Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl we are transforming math classrooms from a space where students follow series of steps and procedures to spaces where critical thinking, communication, and collaboration abound. \r\nWe now have vertical white boards, because of your donations, in every math classroom in our school. Students love the opportunity to use the white board to show their thinking, and with the help of the research of Building Thinking Classrooms we are asking them to think deeper and explore connections between concepts. \r\nIn my 7th grade classroom students are building their numerical fluency by going back to what they know about basic multiplication and then pulling the connection into fractions and beyond. This has allowed them to better understand the underlying mathematics of scale drawing and modeling. \r\nIn addition to building greater mathematical understanding, students are also learning to communicate and collaborate with one another. Despite our reliance on technology, students go onto work in fields that will require these skills to be successful. When that time comes, our students will be well versed in handling challenging topics while working with individuals who have a variety of perspectives. \r\n\r\nWe hope to continue to spread the basic principals of Building Thinking Classrooms to all of our classrooms in the school so that students are thinking deeper together throughout their school day.","fullyFundedDate":1740705010445,"projectUrl":"project/building-more-thinking-in-classrooms/9049558/","projectTitle":"Building More Thinking in Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Booth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9819229_orig.jpg?crop=575,575,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732567446778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9819229"},{"teacherId":9935566,"projectId":9142537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my cozy classroom project! My students have been putting the new wobble chairs to great use, and the difference they have made is already clear. For students who struggle to sit still in traditional seats, especially during a 60-minute class period, the wobble chairs provide an outlet for movement while helping them stay engaged and focused. Along with the bean bag chairs—which quickly became a favorite for independent learning and quiet work—these flexible seating options have transformed our classroom into a space that feels welcoming, comfortable, and student-centered.\r\n\r\nThe reaction on my students' faces was priceless when they first saw the new seating. They were eager to try out the bean bags and wobble chairs, and those who often feel restless finally had a way to participate in class without feeling singled out. Several students have told me they feel more comfortable in their learning environment now, which has boosted their confidence and willingness to stay focused on their work.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I plan to continue expanding flexible seating so more students can benefit from both movement and comfort during the day. During our \"D.E.A.R.\" (Drop Everything And Read) time, students already get to choose their own spot for independent reading, and the new seating has made that time even more enjoyable and productive. By giving them choice, students take more ownership of their learning and find what works best for them.\r\n\r\nThe addition of these chairs has already made a noticeable impact on focus, creativity, and the overall atmosphere of our classroom. I am deeply grateful for your generosity in helping create a space where students feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746590069898,"projectUrl":"project/the-cozy-corner-where-learning-feels-li/9142537/","projectTitle":"The Cozy Corner: Where Learning Feels Like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bristol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935566"},{"teacherId":7760436,"projectId":9189997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sponsoring my classroom project \"Preparation for Graduation.\" Your generosity provided my students with the essential materials they needed to complete their final projects before graduation. We have been using these resources to create polished presentations, compile portfolios, and showcase the knowledge and skills my students have gained throughout their school journey. One memorable moment was watching a group of students light up with excitement as they opened the new supplies and immediately began brainstorming ways to make their projects stand out. Their enthusiasm showed just how meaningful these resources are in helping them take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support is already visible in my classroom. Students are collaborating more confidently, sharing creative ideas, and taking ownership of their projects in ways that prepare them for life beyond school. For example, one student who often struggles with participation was motivated by the new materials and is now leading his group project with energy and focus. As we move forward, our next steps include finalizing projects for presentation day, where students will share their work with peers, teachers, and families, a celebration of all they have achieved.\r\n\r\nYour support not only equipped my students with tools for success but also encouraged them to believe in their potential. Thank you for being part of their journey and for helping them take these important steps toward graduation.","fullyFundedDate":1746646473203,"projectUrl":"project/preparation-for-graduation/9189997/","projectTitle":"Preparation for Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7760436_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614781813686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7760436"},{"teacherId":7760436,"projectId":9372168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sponsoring my classroom project, \"Note to Self for Great Mental Health.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have access to meaningful texts that encourage reflection, self-awareness, and healthy coping strategies. These books introduce skills such as identifying emotions, practicing mindfulness, and learning positive ways to handle stress. They also help students build empathy for themselves and others, which is an essential foundation for both academic and personal growth.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an interactive and supportive experience. Students are encouraged to pause, reflect, and share how the stories connect to their own lives. Many have already started journaling personal \"notes to self,\" inspired by the books, as a way to practice daily affirmations and self-regulation. One student, who typically struggles to stay engaged in class, now eagerly volunteers to read aloud and share reflections, demonstrating a newfound sense of confidence. Others are finding comfort in recognizing that they are not alone in their feelings and experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought both resources and hope into our classroom. The texts are sparking important conversations about mental health and helping students develop lifelong skills for resilience and self-care. 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