{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Berwick Alternative Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7964538,"projectId":9637505,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of classroom chair pockets and table drawers has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our learning environment. With these tools, students now have designated spaces to store their materials, which has significantly improved organization and reduced daily clutter. This has allowed for smoother transitions between activities and maximized instructional time.\r\n\r\nBeyond organization, these resources have helped students take greater ownership of their belongings and build responsibility. They feel more prepared, confident, and focused throughout the day. Your support has created a more structured, calm, and efficient classroom where students can truly thrive. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our scholars' success.","fullyFundedDate":1765548677017,"projectUrl":"project/clearing-the-clutter-growing-our-minds/9637505/","projectTitle":"Clearing the Clutter, Growing Our Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7964538_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741006298489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7964538"},{"teacherId":9917216,"projectId":9760965,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom environment in such a meaningful way. Thanks to your support, my students now have comfortable stools at our reading group table, along with a calming diffuser that has helped create a more focused and welcoming space. We use this area daily during small group instruction, and the new seating has allowed students to sit comfortably and stay engaged for longer periods of time. One special moment that stood out was during a guided reading lesson—students were excited to gather around the table, and I noticed increased participation, stronger discussions, and a greater sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the stools and experienced the diffuser, they were genuinely excited. Many commented on how \"cozy\" and \"calm\" the space felt, and they were eager to use the area right away. The diffuser has been especially helpful in creating a peaceful atmosphere that supports focus, while the stools give students a sense of ownership and pride in their learning space. It has made our small group area feel special—like a place where important learning happens.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using this space for guided reading, writing conferences, and small group support. As we dive deeper into literacy work, including comprehension discussions and creative writing projects, having a comfortable and calming environment will help students stay engaged and confident. Your generosity has not only enhanced our classroom physically, but it has also strengthened our learning community. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on my students' daily experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1766157931773,"projectUrl":"project/gather-and-grow-calm-learning-corners/9760965/","projectTitle":"Gather and Grow: Calm Learning Corners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917216_orig.jpg?crop=402,402,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755197896106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917216"},{"teacherId":2255237,"projectId":10102092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding our Flexible Seating project! Because of you, our classroom is becoming a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating gives my students the opportunity to choose where they learn best—whether that's wobble stools, floor seating, or cozy spots that help them stay focused and motivated. Your kindness is not just providing furniture, it is giving my students a voice and ownership in their learning.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see how important it is for students to feel safe, comfortable, and excited about learning. Thanks to you, my students will be able to move, collaborate, and focus in ways that meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than you know—not only to me as a teacher, but to each and every student in my classroom. You are truly making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1772469152288,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/10102092/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2255237_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449012277267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moore126"},{"teacherId":2255237,"projectId":9979173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding our Flexible Seating project! Because of you, our classroom is becoming a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating gives my students the opportunity to choose where they learn best—whether that's wobble stools, floor seating, or cozy spots that help them stay focused and motivated. Your kindness is not just providing furniture, it is giving my students a voice and ownership in their learning.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see how important it is for students to feel safe, comfortable, and excited about learning. Thanks to you, my students will be able to move, collaborate, and focus in ways that meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than you know—not only to me as a teacher, but to each and every student in my classroom. You are truly making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1770164644491,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9979173/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2255237_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449012277267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moore126"},{"teacherId":2255237,"projectId":9980491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through this project. Because of your kindness, our students now have the cleaning supplies needed to help keep our learning environment safe, healthy, and ready for learning every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made an immediate and meaningful impact. With access to disinfecting wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, and other essential supplies, we are able to maintain a clean classroom space where students can focus on learning instead of worrying about germs or illness. A clean environment helps students feel comfortable, supported, and cared for — and that sense of security allows them to fully engage in lessons and classroom activities.\r\n\r\nBeyond cleanliness, your support has also helped teach students responsibility and community care. They are learning the importance of taking pride in their classroom and working together to keep shared spaces safe for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1770164644522,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-germ-free/9980491/","projectTitle":"Clean and Germ Free","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2255237_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449012277267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moore126"},{"teacherId":2255237,"projectId":9921063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our February STEM project! Because of you, we received tie-dye kits and white shirts that will bring an exciting, creative twist to our science curriculum next school year.\r\n\r\nThese materials will be used in a hands-on STEM activity where students will explore the science behind color mixing, chemical reactions, and absorption through the process of tie-dyeing. Each student will have the opportunity to design and dye their own shirt, combining creativity with real-world science.\r\n\r\nEven more exciting, these shirts will become a special part of our classroom identity—they'll be worn on all our field trips next year! This not only builds a sense of community and pride but also makes it easy to identify our group while we're out learning beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students will have a lasting keepsake that reminds them of both the science they learned and the memories they created. We can't wait to see their faces light up as they wear their unique creations on our adventures.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us bring learning to life in a meaningful, memorable way. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764689315292,"projectUrl":"project/february-stem/9921063/","projectTitle":"February STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2255237_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449012277267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moore126"},{"teacherId":5031106,"projectId":9594382,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the snacks for my classroom. I have used them for students who missed breakfast and as a positive behavior reward. My students love to earn chips or popcorn for completing their weekly online lessons. They always remind me at the end of the week to check to see who has earned a snack reward. The snacks are also utilized some afternoons after school when we have tutoring for students. Students need a snack after school to recharge before they start their tutoring sessions. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755731665667,"projectUrl":"project/im-hungry-can-i-have-a-snack/9594382/","projectTitle":"I’m Hungry! Can I Have A Snack?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5031106_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542591725173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5031106"},{"teacherId":9803182,"projectId":9564991,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support in helping to give my scholars rewards for their positive academic and behavioral choices. Positive reinforcement is so crucial in encouraging scholars today to be make good choices. The rewards they receive truly help them want to make positive choices daily.\r\nYour support has been essential. The daily positive reinforcements continue to motivate my scholars to \"do better\" in all areas while at school. It is wonderful to see the scholars burst with pride for their accomplishments.","fullyFundedDate":1760717238626,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-prizes/9564991/","projectTitle":"PBIS Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crosby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9803182"},{"teacherId":9270914,"projectId":9385061,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom turned into a hands-on STEM lab filled with creativity, teamwork, and excitement. Students used the materials to build towers with solo cups, design and test parachutes, and even engineer a sturdy \"shelf for the elf.\" Each activity challenged them to plan, problem-solve, test ideas, and make improvements—just like real engineers.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction was pure joy. Students couldn't wait to get started and immediately began brainstorming what they could create. There was laughter, focused collaboration, and plenty of proud moments as towers stood tall, parachutes floated successfully, and designs improved with each attempt.\r\n\r\nTo celebrate all of their hard work and successful STEM projects, we ended with a huge class party! It was a joyful way to recognize their perseverance, creativity, and teamwork. Next, students will continue applying these skills as we move into new STEM challenges, using what they've learned about design, testing, and collaboration. Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to learn through hands-on exploration and unforgettable experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1758317150632,"projectUrl":"project/december-stem/9385061/","projectTitle":"December STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9270914_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694978130143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9270914"},{"teacherId":7964538,"projectId":9894308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pawsitive Rewards project and giving our classroom such exciting new resources! We are using the lights, jellyfish lamp, and galaxy slime as calming tools during transitions and as rewards for positive behavior. One special moment was watching a student regulate their emotions by quietly observing the jellyfish lamp—it truly helped them refocus.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. The LED drawing pads and jumbo coloring books quickly became favorites, encouraging creativity and teamwork, while the voice amplifier has helped me give clear directions and keep students engaged.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use the LED drawing pads and coloring books during SEL lessons and reflection time, reinforcing positive choices and self-expression. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our learning environment, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764627632738,"projectUrl":"project/pawsitive-rewards-2/9894308/","projectTitle":"PAWSitive Rewards 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7964538_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741006298489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7964538"},{"teacherId":7964538,"projectId":9894266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pawsitive Rewards project and giving our classroom such exciting new resources! We are using the lights, jellyfish lamp, and galaxy slime as calming tools during transitions and as rewards for positive behavior. One special moment was watching a student regulate their emotions by quietly observing the jellyfish lamp—it truly helped them refocus.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. The LED drawing pads and jumbo coloring books quickly became favorites, encouraging creativity and teamwork, while the voice amplifier has helped me give clear directions and keep students engaged.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use the LED drawing pads and coloring books during SEL lessons and reflection time, reinforcing positive choices and self-expression. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our learning environment, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764619372910,"projectUrl":"project/pawsitive-rewards/9894266/","projectTitle":"PAWSitive Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7964538_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741006298489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7964538"},{"teacherId":2255237,"projectId":9849580,"letterContent":"Thank you thank you thank you to all the donors who donated to my December STEM project. my students had such a fun day creating all the Stem projects. The students learned about engineers, evergreen trees, parachutes, and how to make shelves. They took the information they learned to create the tallest tree using cups. They also built a shelf for their elf to sit on. Building a parachute was a bit tricky for my students but they still had a wonderful time attempting. They kept asking for materials, but I explained they had to problem solve with the materials they have been given. Thank you for making my students day.","fullyFundedDate":1763554728774,"projectUrl":"project/december-stem/9849580/","projectTitle":"December STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2255237_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449012277267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moore126"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83973","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":692,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":84,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.6,"schoolId":83973,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Berwick Alternative Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Berwick Alternative Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/columbus-city-school-district/berwick-alternative-elementary-school/83973"}