{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Belmont Street Community School","outOfStateSupporters":29.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3843616,"projectId":10125564,"letterContent":"How much fun we've been having with our ZYX countdown! Villains and Superheros were a hit! Vv day- we used the costumes to be villians and plays pranks on the staff all day long! (Don't worry, they were harmless!) But on Ss day we made up for it by being SUPERHEROS and doing good deeds for all those we pranked when we were villians.\r\n\r\nStudents loved the capes and masks and using them in two different ways, for villians and superheros. And we took photos as superheros flying across the city sky! It was a few days the students will surely never forget!","fullyFundedDate":1778032220449,"projectUrl":"project/reading-as-we-fly-into-first-grade-as-su/10125564/","projectTitle":"Reading as We Fly Into First Grade as Superheros!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3843616_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681534477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenstemengineers"},{"teacherId":5645361,"projectId":9959664,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating to our request for classroom chairs. My students were intrigued to see the big box sitting in our room when we returned from our spring vacation. These chairs fit so nicely at our reading table where I meet with small groups of students to work on reading, writing and math activities. The students love the color and commented on how comfortable and quiet they are. This completed project has made an impact in our classroom that is leading to more learning every day! Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1776095417726,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-chairs/9959664/","projectTitle":"First Grade Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baudin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5645361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765767500835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-baudin"},{"teacherId":2183719,"projectId":9938889,"letterContent":"Bob Ross, the artist talked about \"happy mistakes\". When you generously funded this project, one of the items included, namely the Play Doh was unavailable. As a substitute, we got bubbles. The students were overjoyed with receiving their own containers with wands. We were able to go out to the play area and they let loose, blowing, chasing and popping bubbles, laughing all the while. It was so rewarding to see the children enjoying themselves after working diligently in the classroom.\r\n The speech bubbles made the transition of writing conversations very concrete and relatable. Who doesn't love a cartoon?\r\n The markers are a staple in our daily writing. The students use lined whiteboards to practice the lesson each day. For some of the students, this is a favorite activity, and so having a generous supply of markers is appreciated by everyone! \r\n The tissues are an essential staple in the class. We now have enough to take us through the school year. It is with sincere appreciation for your funding of this project, that I say thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771342501646,"projectUrl":"project/ringing-in/9938889/","projectTitle":"Ringing In","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGinnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2183719_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625874665260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcginnes"},{"teacherId":4992118,"projectId":9677799,"letterContent":"No one really understands how helpful it is to be able to do all of our printing, in black and white and in color, right from our own printer. Our school copier is very far away from our wing and being able to print everything we needed to be successful this year has truly been life changing! The students have had all of their practice fluency pages they have needed daily, their homework and most importantly their vocabulary words in color!!! We cannot thank you enough for such a generous donation and we appreciate your support more than you know! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760387687313,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-in-color/9677799/","projectTitle":"Seeing in Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kunhardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4992118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531791619021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4992118"},{"teacherId":5775412,"projectId":9821508,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support and donations to this project. My students work hard and deserve to be rewarded for that hard work. The mini prizes my students earn help them to achieve their goals including writing a sentence independently, reading sight words, sounding out words and solving math problems. \r\n In our learning space each student has a point sheet. They can earn points for many things such as completing their work, being kind to others, answering a question, participating, and many other goals I would have for students. When they achieve 20 points they can choose a prize at the end of our learning session. They were so excited to see all the new prizes on the \"wall\"! And you made that happen! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for always supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1770511452204,"projectUrl":"project/minin-motivators-for-little-learners/9821508/","projectTitle":"Minin Motivators For Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bodamer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5775412_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659451145399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5775412"},{"teacherId":7487707,"projectId":9360292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! It has helped students be successful in their learning this year! They are able to use these binders and supplies to travel from class to class and to stay organized! This helps them for the future as well, enforcing organizational skills that will follow them through life! \r\n Thank you again for being a great contributor to our students and to help make their school day more organized! I am greatly appreciative of your support and my students are as well!","fullyFundedDate":1755722367504,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-bright-futures/9360292/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Wagoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7487707_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x1080,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660335625988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7487707"},{"teacherId":4657688,"projectId":9938598,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring these exciting literacy resources to our students! My first graders were beyond excited when they first saw the new phonics games, flash cards, and hands-on learning materials. The Play-Doh was an instant favorite, and students could not wait to begin using the new activities during our reading rotations.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the phonics quickies, sound mapping flash cards, and touch-and-read activities during small group instruction and literacy centers to strengthen decoding, sight word recognition, and phonemic awareness skills. One especially exciting moment was watching students use the sound mapping cards to \"tap out\" sounds and build confidence reading words independently. Many students who were previously hesitant readers became more engaged and eager to participate because the activities are interactive, hands-on, and fun.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping us build strong foundational reading skills aligned with the Science of Reading. Next, students will continue applying these skills during independent reading, word work centers, and partner activities as we move into more advanced phonics patterns and high-frequency words. The materials are allowing students to practice important literacy skills in a meaningful and engaging way every single day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support of our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1771342502840,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read-phonics-games-for-first-gra/9938598/","projectTitle":"Let's Read! Phonics Games for First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4657688_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y291&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661457833610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4657688"},{"teacherId":9069686,"projectId":9893822,"letterContent":"Your thoughtful donation of printer ink has made a meaningful difference in our first-grade classroom. With reliable access to ink, we can now print the educational materials our young learners need to thrive. From phonics worksheets and sight word activities to math practice sheets and reading comprehension exercises, our printer has become an essential tool for differentiated instruction. Your contribution ensures that every student in our classroom has access to quality, hands-on learning materials that support their academic growth during this critical year of foundational skill-building.\r\n\r\nThe ink you provided enables us to create colorful, engaging learning materials that capture first graders' attention and make learning fun. Whether we're printing picture-based worksheets for our English language learners, visual math manipulatives, or illustrated story cards for guided reading groups, these materials keep our students motivated and actively engaged. Without this donation, we would face difficult choices about which essential materials to print, potentially limiting the variety and frequency of practice opportunities our students receive.\r\n\r\nBeyond the practical benefits, your generosity demonstrates to our students and families the power of community support in education. It shows our young learners that people care about their success and are willing to invest in their learning environment. Your donation helps us create a vibrant, resource-rich classroom where every child feels valued and supported—and that makes all the difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768101704434,"projectUrl":"project/powered-by-print-keeping-our-classroom/9893822/","projectTitle":"Powered by Print: Keeping Our Classroom Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069686_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x243,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722878335540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069686"},{"teacherId":3843616,"projectId":9823223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation that made this project possible. The ink has already been amazing! I am excited for students to come to kindergarten and when they begin working so hard, I will be able to copy their work to keep in their portfolio to show the growth throughout the year while sending the original home to share with their grownups. I can simply make a copy and put the original right into their backpacks. Also will be able to print work done on the tablets which will amaze the students every single time. Your support of our school and classroom is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1770511452439,"projectUrl":"project/it-stinks-when-we-dont-have-ink/9823223/","projectTitle":"It Stinks When We Don't Have Ink","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3843616_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681534477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenstemengineers"},{"teacherId":4976858,"projectId":9950250,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest thanks for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. It is truly heartening to know that there are individuals like you who value education and are willing to invest in the success of our students. Because of your support, my classroom is now equipped with the essential tools we need to stay organized, creative, and focused on learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the new pencils, markers, and dry erase markers has already made a visible difference. Having a \"bottomless\" supply of writing utensils means we never have to pause a lesson to hunt for a working marker or a sharpened pencil. Additionally, the copy paper, laminating pouches, and dry erase pockets are absolute game-changers for our daily activities. These supplies allow me to create durable, reusable learning centers that engage the students while helping us stay environmentally conscious and organized.\r\n\r\nYour contribution does more than just provide \"stuff\"—it sends a powerful message to my students that their education matters and that their community supports them. We are so excited to put these resources to good use, and we cannot thank you enough for your kindness and for making our classroom a better place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1769727870855,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start/9950250/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bermingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4976858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510621554098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4976858"},{"teacherId":10049764,"projectId":9416833,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support. Because of you, our classroom is filled with meaningful materials and opportunities that allow us to grow, explore, and learn in engaging, hands-on ways every day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on our learning experiences. The resources you provided have opened the door to deeper understanding, creativity, and excitement in our classroom—opportunities that would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1760387683966,"projectUrl":"project/ms-senosks-first-grade-classroom/9416833/","projectTitle":"Ms. Senosk's First Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Senosk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10049764_orig.png?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774631224365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049764"},{"teacherId":4541891,"projectId":9871548,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, families, and staff of our community school, please accept our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to the Candy Cane Lane Store project. Your contribution of new items is instrumental in making the holiday shop a massive success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to transform our space into a festive, welcoming shopping experience where every one of our K-6 students could participate in the joy of giving. The high-quality items you provided will be instantly popular and allow our students, many of whom come from low-income households, to select a truly thoughtful and beautiful gift for their families, and other caregivers.\r\n\r\nThe true impact of your generosity goes beyond the gift itself. For our young students, being able to choose and purchase a present they are proud of is a profound experience of dignity and empowerment. You didn't just donate a product; you sponsored a moment of priceless self-esteem and family connection. Watching a child carefully select a gift for their caretakers or siblings then proudly take it home, is the definition of holiday magic. Thank you for making that pride possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772550481641,"projectUrl":"project/candy-cane-lane/9871548/","projectTitle":"Candy Cane Lane","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4541891_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499950917513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4541891"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63965","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":615,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.1,"schoolId":63965,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Belmont Street Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Belmont Street Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/worcester-public-schools/belmont-street-community-elementary-school/63965"}