{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Baystate Academy Charter Public School","outOfStateSupporters":48.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9879415,"projectId":9108995,"letterContent":"When the materials came in, the reaction was immediate. Students noticed right away that the room felt more organized and ready to go. No one had to ask for a pencil. Papers had a place. We were able to start class without the usual scrambling. It may sound small, but that shift helped students settle in faster and stay focused longer. I could move straight into instruction instead of pausing to solve basic supply problems.\r\nWe've been using the binders and tables during small group work and writing assignments. Students are keeping track of their work better and finishing more of it. One day during a group activity, a few students who usually struggle to stay engaged stayed with the task the whole period. They had their materials, knew where to sit, and didn't feel lost. That consistency has helped me raise expectations and add more depth to our lessons because the foundation is finally there.\r\nNext, we're building on that momentum. I'm working on more structured projects where students can collaborate, write, and present their work. The goal is to keep pushing the rigor while maintaining the steady environment these materials helped create. It's made a real difference in how the classroom runs and in how students see themselves as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746455218622,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-public-health-awareness/9108995/","projectTitle":"Spreading Public Health Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9879415_orig.png?crop=358,358,x42,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742413362190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9879415"},{"teacherId":9879415,"projectId":9014085,"letterContent":"These materials have helped the classroom run in a way that feels more steady and predictable. We spend less time looking for pencils or organizing loose papers and more time actually getting into the lesson. That alone has made a difference. Students are turning in more complete work, and we've been able to raise the level of what we're asking them to do. I'm able to push them a little more because the basics are finally in place.\r\nOne moment that stuck with me happened during a small group activity. We used the new tables and projector to walk through an assignment together. Usually, that kind of lesson can fall apart quickly. This time, students stayed seated, had their materials, and worked through it step by step. A few who normally check out stayed with it the whole period. It wasn't dramatic. Just steady progress. But that's the kind of shift that matters here.\r\nFor me, the biggest impact has been the ability to focus more on teaching and less on putting out small fires. I'm looking forward to building more structured, rigorous lessons now that the room is organized and predictable. My goal is to keep raising expectations while still giving students the support they need to meet them. These resources have made that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1735658182539,"projectUrl":"project/stadium-education-for-all/9014085/","projectTitle":"Stadium Education for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9879415_orig.png?crop=358,358,x42,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742413362190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9879415"},{"teacherId":7920207,"projectId":9444573,"letterContent":"The students have enjoyed having more choices when reading. Students are required to drop everything and read for 15 minutes a day. Now that they have more options they do so without complaint. They worry that someone else will take their book before them so it's great that there are two of every book.\r\n\r\nSome of the favorites are Enders Game and The Hate U Give. The variety of authors and main characters fits our demographic and they can see themselves in the stories. They see that hispanic and black authors are just as talented and they look up to them.\r\n\r\nOur students have historically had low scores on reading assessments. The hope is that engaging them with books of interest will improve their test scores and develop their love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760737112914,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-love-of-reading/9444573/","projectTitle":"Creating a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlucci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7920207_orig.jpg?crop=1171,1171,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753102835633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7920207"},{"teacherId":10082003,"projectId":9672958,"letterContent":"The new resources have helped transform how our classroom runs day to day. I'm using the organizational supplies to clearly sort student work, lesson materials, and grade-level information for each class I teach. This has made transitions smoother and allowed me to spend more time working directly with students instead of managing materials. \r\n One meaningful moment was during a multi-grade lesson when students were able to quickly access their work folders and reference materials without confusion. The improved organization has helped lessons flow more efficiently and kept students focused and engaged.\r\n My students were genuinely excited and curious when they saw the new materials. Several commented on how \"organized\" the classroom looked and noticed how much easier it was to find their work. They took pride in having clearly labeled spaces for their assignments and materials, which helped them feel more responsible and confident in managing their learning.\r\n With these organizational systems in place, students are now moving into deeper, more independent work. The next steps include using their organized folders and reference materials to track progress on ongoing lessons and projects across grade levels. Because materials are easy to access and clearly structured, students can focus more on learning, reflection, and collaboration. This donation has laid the foundation for a more productive classroom environment where students can take ownership of their work and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758153715840,"projectUrl":"project/elevate-my-productivity/9672958/","projectTitle":"Elevate My Productivity","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":10082003,"projectId":9651002,"letterContent":"Our 3D printer is changing the way our biomedical students learn by making complex concepts tangible and interactive. This hands on approach has helped develop the students critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, essential skills for future careers in biomedical fields.\r\nThe students have been thrilled to work with such high cutting-edge technology that lets them bring their ideas to life. They have been most excited about learning to design and print custom models, prototypes, and tools that can help them visualize and solve real world biomedical challenges. The ability to create and refine their designs quickly is a game changer, teaching them the value of experimentation and innovation.\r\nAll the students instantly took an interest in the 3D printer and began their first project working together to design a mini boat. This collaborative approach helped foster essential skills like teamwork and communication. Some students have been especially drawn to the design aspect, using the software to bring their ideas to life. While other students have taken an interest in the technical side, learning about coding and the mechanics of the 3D printer.","fullyFundedDate":1757547156800,"projectUrl":"project/print-the-future-bringing-3d-innovation/9651002/","projectTitle":"Print the Future: Bringing 3D Innovation to Biomedical Students","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":9819229,"projectId":9345188,"letterContent":"Thank you for the support that you provided in getting my students the tools that they need to explore mathematics and develop a conceptual understanding of the topics that we are studying. \r\nWith the materials you provided, we are able to see through demonstration how volume of different solids are related (i.e. a cone being 1/3 of a cylinder) and are able to use the graph paper to plot corresponding points to determine relationships between quantities. \r\nWe used the rulers and the graph paper to create scale drawings of redesigned floors of the school. \r\nWe just started a unit where students used compasses and calculators to experiment and discover the relationship between a circle's diameter and its circumference. This connects and builds on the knowledge they already gained in their study of proportional relationships. \r\nWith you support my students are looking deeper into the relationships between mathematical concepts and are able to see the purpose of the concepts they are studying.","fullyFundedDate":1757080769048,"projectUrl":"project/provide-tools-for-problem-solvers-of-the/9345188/","projectTitle":"Provide Tools for Problem Solvers of the Future","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":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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_105041","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":388,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"7.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":51.7,"schoolId":105041,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Baystate Academy Charter Public School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Baystate Academy Charter Public School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/massachusetts-department-of-education/baystate-academy-charter-public-school/105041"}