{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Belfair Montessori Magnet Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3300760,"projectId":9254797,"letterContent":"I cannot express my gratitude to you for the kindness you've shown to my students and me. Developing the skill of reading is extremely important. Especially in today's climate where the literacy rate is so low. By providing these books for my students, you are playing a major role in helping to develop a strong foundation in\r\nliteracy that they will continue to build upon. \r\n I am excited to say my students really enjoy reading. They love going to the shelf to select the book they'll read for that day. I often make copies for them so they're able to take it home and add to their personal library. \r\n The resources you have provided will benefit not only my current students, but those I will teach for years to come. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1754077571921,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-is-life/9254797/","projectTitle":"Literacy is Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3300760"},{"teacherId":8235786,"projectId":9321152,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of class sets of reading books to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students' learning journey, providing them with engaging, high-quality literature that fosters both comprehension and curiosity. With these new resources, we've been able to dive into shared reading experiences that spark thoughtful discussions, build empathy, and strengthen literacy skills across all levels.\r\n\r\nOur students are thrilled to have books they can explore together, and I've already seen a boost in their confidence and enthusiasm for reading. These materials have allowed us to create a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment, where every child feels empowered to grow. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to education and for helping us build a classroom where stories come alive and learning thrives","fullyFundedDate":1755715789826,"projectUrl":"project/read-a-book-rise-above-the-ordinary/9321152/","projectTitle":"Read a Book, Rise Above the Ordinary!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8235786_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663872767515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janet-hunt"},{"teacherId":10188212,"projectId":9622109,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your thoughtfulness and support!! The new rug makes the room look brighter and more welcoming, giving students a comfortable spot to sit during small group activities and discussions. With fresh ink for the printer, I can print work plans, pictures for lessons, charts, and worksheets to coincide with the Montessori lessons that help students understand lessons better. The dry erase markers make it easy for students to trace their names and learn penmanship. The students are also, able to participate by solving problems or sharing answers on their small dry erase boards. Overall, these supplies make the classroom more fun, organized, and engaging, which helps students stay interested and excited to learn every day. Thank you all so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1756494194738,"projectUrl":"project/montessori-classroom-essentials/9622109/","projectTitle":"Montessori Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188212"},{"teacherId":8235786,"projectId":9320265,"letterContent":"Thank you from our middle school students for your generous donation! Thank you so much for your incredible support and generosity in donating books to our classroom library. Your gift has made a meaningful impact on our students, sparking curiosity, deepening comprehension, and opening doors to new worlds through reading.\r\n Each book added to our shelves has become a gateway to discovery. I've watched students light up with excitement as they explore new genres, connect with characters, and share stories with one another. For many of them, these books are more than just pages—they're opportunities to grow as readers, thinkers, and empathetic individuals.\r\n When students are reading in my classroom, they sit comfortably where they choose and read for 15 to 20 minutes. Some students take notes during or after they have read, and others just reflect on what they read. Once a book has been completed, they take a short test to show how their skills have improved.\r\n Our 8th-grade girls are especially enjoying the new books because the plots and themes in the stories appeal to them. Your kindness has helped us build a space where literacy thrives and every child feels seen and inspired. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in the power of education and for investing in our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746523716162,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-today-keeps-illiteracy-at-bay/9320265/","projectTitle":"A Book Today Keeps Illiteracy at Bay","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8235786_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663872767515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janet-hunt"},{"teacherId":9697703,"projectId":9266796,"letterContent":"In our Montessori middle school classroom, differentiated seating has transformed how students engage with math. By offering a range of seating options—such as floor cushions, standing desks, wobble stools, and cozy nooks—students choose where they feel most focused and comfortable. This autonomy fosters a sense of ownership and mirrors the Montessori philosophy of student-led learning.\r\n\r\nMany students who previously struggled with attention or motivation have shown increased persistence and productivity during math work cycles. For example, those using wobble stools tend to maintain better focus during problem-solving tasks, while others who prefer floor seating report feeling less pressure and more relaxed, which boosts their confidence when tackling complex concepts.\r\n\r\n\r\nOverall, this approach empowers learners to take charge of their learning environment, improves emotional regulation, and enhances engagement with math content. It's become a powerful extension of Montessori principles—where movement and choice meet focus and mastery.","fullyFundedDate":1746785444209,"projectUrl":"project/differentiated-seating-in-montessori/9266796/","projectTitle":"Differentiated Seating in Montessori","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Womack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697703_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724345040296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697703"},{"teacherId":9697703,"projectId":9034556,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in getting my students manipulatives that help them to better understand Mathematics. Mathematics is a very difficult topic for many of the at-risk students that I serve and catering to the different learning styles helps them to comprehend in ways that they feel the most comfortable! Students are now able to write on erasable puzzle pieces and put them together to see and have hands on items for better understanding of steps. Students are also able to make connections between fractions, decimals and fraction circles.","fullyFundedDate":1744033069280,"projectUrl":"project/montessori-with-no-manipulatives/9034556/","projectTitle":"Montessori With No Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Womack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697703_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724345040296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697703"},{"teacherId":9760813,"projectId":8815332,"letterContent":"Our classroom can't thank you enough for your generosity. The students have thrived using their new sensorial materials. The sensorial area is a primary component in the Montessori classroom and they enjoy using the materials during the work cycle. \r\nThe students are focusing on recognizing uppercase and lower case letters so one of the materials assist with this area. \r\nIt has helped my 3 year old tremendously. They are now on a kindergarten level of word building and pre-reading lessons. I plan to continue to further there excitement by providing more materials like these.","fullyFundedDate":1729294433518,"projectUrl":"project/ms-bells-classroom-sensorial-bin/8815332/","projectTitle":"Ms. Bell's Classroom Sensorial Bin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9760813"},{"teacherId":9697703,"projectId":9027816,"letterContent":"Math is a very unforgiving written subject, it oftentimes requires learners to erase and restart the process because of a newly learned or implemented strategy. Having erasers is essential. While most pencils in this day and age have erasers they are not nearly as effective as a sole eraser that is not on a pencil. \r\n When my students saw the materials, they responded by asking for a personal eraser each. I encouraged the students to know that they were there but that I didn't have enough for everyone. Students were instructed to get an eraser as they needed it and return it so that the materials would last, and others would be able to use it. The next step in the project is to try to cover the gap so each student can have their individual eraser.","fullyFundedDate":1735931932893,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2025-01-0/9027816/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2025-01-03","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Womack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697703_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724345040296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697703"},{"teacherId":9697703,"projectId":8689385,"letterContent":"Since receiving the donation my students have been able to receive snacks as incentives for doing well. My students openly participate without being asked now knowing that if they do well, they could receive a snack. On Fridays the students have test review games, and they are overwhelmingly excited to be able to choose a snack. \r\nI've even had 6th grade students that I don't teach saying that they look forward to being in my class next year because, I care enough to give them snacks. You would be surprised how hungry a pre-teen is even after eating breakfast or lunch! \r\n When the students initially saw the snacks, they were surprised and asked,\" Is that for you?\" I responded \" No, it's for y'all\" and the faces on the kids lite up! Every day I have a student come in my room to just talk and most of the conversation involves how terrible breakfast or lunch options are, how hungry they are and asking for food. Having a supply of snacks helps me to meet their immediate need of hunger so that they can focus on learning! \r\n I would like to find a way to get snacks every 3 months to replenish what was used. As for now, we are just overwhelmed with gratitude for what we do have. Thank you again for all that you've done.","fullyFundedDate":1733179521423,"projectUrl":"project/meet-students-basic-needs/8689385/","projectTitle":"Meet Students' Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Womack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697703_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724345040296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697703"},{"teacherId":2456294,"projectId":8356955,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making my students learning experience memorable and amazing. Our lesson was focused on energy verses speed. The students understand that speed is directly related to energy. The more energy the faster the speed, and the faster the speed the more energy an object will have. The race cars provided this visual representation for the class in a fun way. On behalf of myself and my class we appreciated your thoughtfulness and your generosity. We could not have had this learning experience without you.","fullyFundedDate":1714672291601,"projectUrl":"project/the-need-for-speed/8356955/","projectTitle":"The Need for Speed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McFarland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2456294_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y63&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594347872936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2456294"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16391","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":267,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":90,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":46.8,"schoolId":16391,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Belfair Montessori Magnet Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Belfair Montessori Magnet Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/louisiana/east-baton-rouge-parish-public-schools/belfair-mont-magnet-elementary-school/16391"}