{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Benjamin Franklin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9086451,"projectId":9584880,"letterContent":"I am writing to express the significant impact that providing new headphones for our classroom had on student learning, engagement, and overall educational outcomes. As a K-8 Computer Technology teacher, I strive to create an environment where every student can access digital tools effectively and without distraction. Headphones are an essential component of this goal.\r\n\r\n Headphones are not just accessories—they are tools that enhance digital literacy. Many of our technology lessons involve multimedia projects, coding platforms, and virtual simulations that require clear audio. When students can hear instructions and feedback clearly, they are more likely to stay engaged and complete tasks successfully. This leads to improved confidence and skill development in areas such as programming, research, and creative design.\r\n\r\n In conclusion, new headphones significantly improved the learning experience for all students by reducing distractions, supporting diverse needs, and promoting equity. I appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to the positive impact this resource brings to our classroom.\r\n\r\n Thank you for your support in helping us create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755745528286,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-help/9584880/","projectTitle":"Headphones Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9086451_orig.png?crop=271,271,x70,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714753018606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9086451"},{"teacherId":3658925,"projectId":9178221,"letterContent":"Our classroom is so blessed to have been touched by complete strangers. I wish you could have seen their faces when our boxes started arriving! It was such a relief to be able to have fresh dry erase markers and some brand new colored pencils to get us through the remainder of the school year. Our new pencil sharpener is the best one that I have found in 25 years! It automatically stops when the pencil is sharpened, so students can easily use it. We will continue to use the supplies and take them into next school year with us as well. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1742947107534,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies/9178221/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3658925_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502151802119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3658925"},{"teacherId":1015396,"projectId":9046820,"letterContent":"When the students saw the boxes arrive they started to cheer like it was Christmas morning!\r\nI even let the studenst help me cut open the boxes. They were so excited before they even knew what was insideof the boxes.\r\n\r\nOnce they realized it was magnets and table top light up boxes they all started talking over one another describing what they were going to create.\r\n\r\nThey use the magnets and light up tables daily. They create a fleet of trucks and cars, drag out our farm house and create a farm compund, towers and castles.\r\n\r\nEach day they come up with new ideas to create, and spend most mornings using the magnets. If I do not put the magnets out for the students to use, someone always comes to ask for them to be incorporated into their play area.\r\n\r\nI always say yes because I know that the magnets are their favorite part of the day!","fullyFundedDate":1738095299408,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-pre-k/9046820/","projectTitle":"Light Up Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Artale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/roni-artale"},{"teacherId":3437300,"projectId":8962469,"letterContent":"We are loving our new Busy Books and other materials! The students will often sit with a Busy Book during Free Choice time! These have been extremely helpful when working with our students with Autism. This allows me to assess the students while they remain actively engaged.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see the new Sensory motion tubes. The students like to sit and watch the different colors mix together. We use these often to help students calm down when they are becoming upset. The Sequence boards are also a fan favorite! We are able to make designs and even practice writing letters and numbers!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for choosing our classroom project. We are loving all our new items and putting them to good use!","fullyFundedDate":1733758933271,"projectUrl":"project/busy-books-and-fun/8962469/","projectTitle":"Busy Books and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3437300_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733441147606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3437300"},{"teacherId":7279567,"projectId":8864006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our holiday literacy event! With your help we are able to create a welcoming event for students and parents. Each student was able to get a Gingerbread book to read with their family at school and, take home over winter break. This way students got to enjoy the book in person and, gets to enjoy it from time to time. Students also got to enjoy hot coco and have a build your own hot coco bar. With the cups donated, all students could have enough and their families'. With taking some home with them! Thank you so much for making this holiday season a memorable one for my students and, their families'.","fullyFundedDate":1733274396786,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-literacy-event-for-kindergarten/8864006/","projectTitle":"Holiday Literacy Event for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Halsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7279567_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597265512604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7279567"},{"teacherId":7279567,"projectId":8555865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your charitable donation to my classroom. With your help, I was able to give my students a calming reading nook. Students can now use this area to find a joy of reading and, exploring all the books. \r\nIn Kindergarten this quarter, we are focusing on learning to read and how to read. With your help, students now have a comfortable rug to lay on or, lay in the tent. Students are able to enjoy the books we have learned to read so far. Also students now have a calm place to go when they need a rest, they are sick or just need a break. Thank you so much for your donation, we appreciate it very much.","fullyFundedDate":1725148770415,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-reading-nook-for-my-students/8555865/","projectTitle":"A Calming Reading Nook for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Halsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7279567_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597265512604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7279567"},{"teacherId":3437300,"projectId":8849309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom project. Our students were excited to see all the new items we were adding to the classroom!\r\n\r\nWe have many students with Autism in our classroom who are functioning at a much lower level than their typical peers. The sensory boards that we were able to hang give these students an opportunity to remain engaged in play and help with fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThe students love the liquid motion tubes. Our students can struggle with managing their emotions. These tubes help them to sit and relax.\r\n\r\nWe are using the squishy animals as prize incentives for good behavior and participation in class activities. They love them!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generosity and choosing our classroom to make a donation to.","fullyFundedDate":1733330246485,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-gross-motor-fun/8849309/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Gross Motor Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3437300_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733441147606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3437300"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83599","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":364,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.5,"schoolId":83599,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Benjamin Franklin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Benjamin Franklin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/cleveland-metropolitan-school-district/benjamin-franklin-elementary-school/83599"}