{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Beardsley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":115198,"projectId":10177407,"letterContent":"Now that the students have been back at school for 3 days, we are ALREADY using and needing our new supplies. Whether it's allergies or something else, the kids are already sneezing and coughing, so those disinfectant wipes are being put to good use! Each afternoon, the kids wipe their own desk down, especially since throughout the day, many different people sit at that one desk, in hopes of wiping away any germs that may be accumulating. In addition to that, we have begun our math work, and part of that work includes showing their thinking by using dry erase markers on their desks. A regular eraser won't remove the color of the marker, but the wipes do!","fullyFundedDate":1777985053348,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-away-all-our-germs-and-thoughts/10177407/","projectTitle":"Wipe Away All Our Germs and Thoughts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115198_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536331593484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dschirizzo"},{"teacherId":7880395,"projectId":10240242,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project. My classroom can be extremely uncomfortable in warmer months, and the fan definitely makes a difference! Students will be returning to school next week and I am trying to create an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for learning. They will appreciate a new, clean fan. My older fans have become dusty and difficult to clean. The fan you have provided, can easily be moved around the classroom. It is a much better design than older, window fans. Thank you again!!!","fullyFundedDate":1779577995043,"projectUrl":"project/heat-rises-3rd-floor-problems/10240242/","projectTitle":"Heat Rises, 3rd Floor Problems","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7880395_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745497845227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880395"},{"teacherId":8730951,"projectId":9953621,"letterContent":"This year was special. We had new instruments, new books, and new challenges. I'd like to thank you for supporting us as we explore, create, perform, and achieve our goals.\r\n\r\nOur new instruments were used just last week by our 5th and 3rd graders in our spring concert. They performed \"Don't Stop Believing\" by Journey, and \"We Will Rock You\" by Queen for the entire school community. This was a wonderful opportunity to connect with families and friends via music. The audience was stomping and clapping along.\r\n\r\nOur new books about music are enjoyed every day by our K-4 learners. There are so many musical stories. Each book is a world in itself, and a way to connect learners to a wide range of topics such as history, geography, science, and the arts.\r\n\r\nWe hope to continue to share our musical journey with you.","fullyFundedDate":1772116125226,"projectUrl":"project/musical-instruments-and-books-for-young/9953621/","projectTitle":"Musical Instruments and Books for Young Musicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Marrais","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730951_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668377659061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730951"},{"teacherId":115390,"projectId":9743769,"letterContent":"Thank you again for giving us such a wonderful gift of these writing notebooks. The children enjoy writing but, it's very hard when you don't have to papers or the materials needed. These writing journals are different than most writing journals because they have a space for the pictures and a space for writing. This helps the children who have not learned to write in full sentences so they can express themselves in pictures. Not only does it help the children who don't have strong writing skills yet, it is especially helpful for my students who do not have mastered the English language. I have many ELL students and these notebooks help them because they can express themselves with pictures. Thank you again for your most generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1766783959595,"projectUrl":"project/writing-is-wonderful/9743769/","projectTitle":"Writing is Wonderful","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/115390"},{"teacherId":115198,"projectId":10082751,"letterContent":"The delivery of the copy paper came just at the right time!\r\n\r\nI have now been able to copy a science fair packet for each student, since our school Science Fair is scheduled for the end of March. It was going to be really difficult for them to work on each step of the Scientific Method at home if I wasn't able to make copies for them, so thank you!!!\r\n\r\nAlso, I wanted to let you know that I did share some of the delivery with my grade level partner next door. She's in the same boat as me, so we work smarter, not harder over here!\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771104429658,"projectUrl":"project/copy-that/10082751/","projectTitle":"Copy That....!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115198_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536331593484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dschirizzo"},{"teacherId":7880395,"projectId":9744461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students were so excited to receive their own plastic sleeves to practice their spelling words and math. It's been super helpful now that we've started fractions. They are able to use their expo markers to shade in fraction templates, again and again - without wasting paper!\r\n\r\nAlso, they absolutely love the scented stickers and bookmarks. These have been used as an incentive on Fridays for students that have met their Dream box and Lexia goals. This has motivated students to use their independent time wisely.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution! It's very appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762265269139,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-incentives/9744461/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7880395_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745497845227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880395"},{"teacherId":8730951,"projectId":9533123,"letterContent":"As the weather turns cooler, we have been hard at work and play in our Music classroom. Our students are preparing for their annual Winter Concert. We are looking forward to this event.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we have been able to play our xylophones and glockenspiels. The soft mallets you supplied our classroom are perfect for these instruments. We also use the mallets for percussion practice and rhythm exploration. \r\n\r\nThese mallets will be used in our classroom for years to come. \r\n\r\nWe wish you a healthy and happy winter season!","fullyFundedDate":1756490049605,"projectUrl":"project/music-practice-for-all-students/9533123/","projectTitle":"Music Practice for All Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Marrais","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730951_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668377659061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730951"},{"teacherId":115198,"projectId":9827518,"letterContent":"Yesterday, all of our fifth grade students received their own zip-up school hoodie. The excitement and the pride that they expressed made my heart full. Each of them got a piece of tape to write their initials on, and then stuck that tape inside of their new hoodie. The new hoodies were then immediately put on and worn all throughout the school day! Yes, our heat was actually working, but some kids were still cold, so these new hoodies are a perfect solution! They are not allowed to bring them home. They are to remain here in school so that they will always have the ability to be warm! Thank you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1764696577369,"projectUrl":"project/hoods-are-good-in-sweater-weather/9827518/","projectTitle":"Hoods are Good in Sweater Weather","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115198_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536331593484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dschirizzo"},{"teacherId":4812899,"projectId":9642050,"letterContent":"My class and I would like to thank you for your generous donation!\r\nThis headphone donation has made a tremendous difference in our classroom. My students are now able to stay focused on their academics, and our daily routines run so much smoother. With their own headphones, students can engage in personalized instruction at their level without being distracted by others who are working nearby. They look forward to working independently, and many of them feel more successful than ever because they can navigate their learning programs confidently on their own.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also become an important tool for student well-being. When a child is feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, they can move to our calm-down center and listen to soothing music or sounds without disrupting the learning happening in the room. This has created a more peaceful, supportive environment for everyone.\r\nThe headphones have truly transformed our classroom for the better, and we are excited to use them all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1758043471514,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-everybody/9642050/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Everybody!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4812899_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755885800117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4812899"},{"teacherId":115390,"projectId":9743830,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for reading and funding this project. In first grade, there are so many things that need to be printed so that the students have an opportunity to practice their writing, math, and phonics skills. I also print out reading booklets so that the children have an opportunity to bring the booklets home and read something that is on their appropriate level. I am lucky to have my own classroom printer, but buying ink can get expensive very quickly. Again, I am grateful for your kindness and generosity to my classroom!\r\n\r\nMany, many, many thanks!!","fullyFundedDate":1759255046117,"projectUrl":"project/ink-is-important/9743830/","projectTitle":"Ink is Important!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/115390"},{"teacherId":8533003,"projectId":9526549,"letterContent":"The students in my third grade class have been overwhelmed by the books that were donated through Donor's Choose. We received a variety of books that cover many Social Emotional Learning topics. One of our favorites is \"Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You\" by Sonia Sotomayor. The book explains physical and medical challenges some students might have, and how they manage them. It started a classroom conversation that allowed students to ask questions and share their thoughts in a safe accepting space. In addition to classroom discussions, we have encountered and learned many new vocabulary words. Read alouds are a truly engaging way to introduce new vocabulary to students and SEL read alouds are powerful tools to accomplish this!\r\n The classroom carpet has been a cozy place to share the books we received from our generous donor as well as other texts. In addition to being a spot to share stories, it has become our classroom meeting spot where we can share weekend news and hold morning meetings. All the items we received have helped create a warm classroom climate and we would like to sincerely thank you for your generosity. You have really made a difference for the third grade class Room 308!!","fullyFundedDate":1755543680306,"projectUrl":"project/support-diversity-build-empathy-champi/9526549/","projectTitle":"Support Diversity, Build Empathy, Champion Inclusion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8533003"},{"teacherId":115390,"projectId":9621569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, Sue, for funding this project for crayons and pencil cases. Since we don't use desks in my classroom, I needed a place for the students to keep their supplies in a neat and orderly way that was easy for them to find. The fact that each student has the same number and brand of crayons is a big win! The children were so very excited to pick out their favorite color for their pencil case, and well, who doesn't love a brand new box of 24 crayons that are just for them!! Thanks again Sue!","fullyFundedDate":1755619570606,"projectUrl":"project/cases-and-crayons/9621569/","projectTitle":"Cases and Crayons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/115390"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43411","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":306,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":59.7,"schoolId":43411,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Beardsley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Beardsley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/beardsley-elementary-school/43411"}