{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Birmingham Community Charter High School","outOfStateSupporters":53.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10164994,"letterContent":"\"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe\" and Guided Phonics + Beyond Decodable Books are engaging students in reading while they practice phonics skills. Our classroom program is comprehensive, and my students are excelling in their reading. These books have enriched their learning and helped them continue to thrive.\r\n\r\nThe students enjoy the laser pointers. When I ask a question, they use the laser pointer to identify their answer. I am so grateful for your donation, kindness, and support.\r\n\r\nThese journals are truly helping students target areas of need in their learning. #Amazing!\r\n\r\nMr. Rogers said, \"There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.\"\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1774129495017,"projectUrl":"project/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-and/10164994/","projectTitle":"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10126207,"letterContent":"My students have made amazing strides in encoding and decoding. These journals are further enhancing their reading and writing skills. The collection includes hands-on, interactive journals that elevate learning. Students now engage with word families, explore word ladders, and practice phonics and sight words. These journals target my students' specific learning needs. I am grateful for your support and kindness.\r\n\r\nMr. Rogers said, \"If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.\" You are so important to my students. #grateful","fullyFundedDate":1773702685213,"projectUrl":"project/encoding-and-decoding-101/10126207/","projectTitle":"Encoding and Decoding 101!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10154426,"letterContent":"\"Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus\" and its sequel explore the life of Aven Green, a witty 13-year-old born without arms.\r\n\r\nThese novels, focusing on grit, overcoming challenges, and perseverance, are perfect for helping my students explore their thoughts and ideas while improving their reading fluency.\r\n\r\nWe will start reading these novels next semester. However, when the package arrived, the students were curious and eager to learn more about them. One student exclaimed, \"That sounds so interesting!\"\r\n\r\nWe will read in small groups and listen to the novel via Audible. I am incredibly grateful for your support. Mr. Rogers said, \"We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say, 'It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.' Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.\" Thank you for being a hero to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1773950976143,"projectUrl":"project/insignificant-and-momentous-events-in-th/10154426/","projectTitle":"Insignificant and Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10135383,"letterContent":"The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal is a true treasure. The journal includes sentence frames that help students begin reflecting on life. One sentence prompt states, \"Today, I am grateful for ___________.\" Some examples of their responses were: my friend Miles, friendship, teachers, family, my mom, and my new baby sister. This brought happy tears to my eyes.\r\n\r\nAs they write, students work on their encoding skills by phonetically sounding out each letter. Mr. Rogers said:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we're giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That's one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.\" Thank you for being a giver.","fullyFundedDate":1773514555479,"projectUrl":"project/the-5-minute-gratitude-journal/10135383/","projectTitle":"The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10116097,"letterContent":"These two cabinets have replaced an older cabinet in my classroom that was falling apart. This addition has given my students the chance to practice organization, a valuable life skill. They are organizing their supplies, ensuring accessibility for everyone. The students are truly grateful for this practical way to organize their classroom.\r\n\r\nThe next steps involve ensuring that the cabinets are well-maintained and organized. These cabinets offer my students a self-serve opportunity to maintain their space. Mr. Rogers said, \"In every neighborhood, all across our country, there are good people insisting on a good start for the young, and doing something about it.\" Thank you for providing my students with a great start to adulthood.","fullyFundedDate":1772137550002,"projectUrl":"project/like-skills-101/10116097/","projectTitle":"Like Skills 101!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10127842,"letterContent":"Once a week, Mr. Alan from REMO joins our classroom to lead a social-emotional drum circle. During these sessions, our spirits soar, and the room is filled with sound. We sing, talk, and play the drums. It's a time to connect and relax. The instruments you provided—tambourines, shakers, monkey drums, chimes, and horns—enhance our circle with a cultural twist. It's a full-on drum circle extravaganza, filled with learning, conversations, connections, and fun—all within the classroom setting.\r\n\r\nMr. Rogers once said,\r\n\r\n\"All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we're giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That's one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.\" Thank you for being a giver.","fullyFundedDate":1772762078562,"projectUrl":"project/our-weekly-drum-circle/10127842/","projectTitle":"Our Weekly Drum Circle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10122539,"letterContent":"5-10-15-20-25-30... As students jump, throw balls, and play, they have begun practicing counting, spelling, and reading. Sensory tools like jump ropes, hula hoops, and balls have allowed my students to practice these skills in a kinesthetic environment. We have moved, jumped, laughed, and practiced counting, encoding, and decoding. These supplies have brought true joy to the classroom.\r\n\r\nMr. Rogers said, \"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother's words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in this world.\" Thank you for being a helper.","fullyFundedDate":1773089907257,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-learning-101/10122539/","projectTitle":"Sensory Learning 101!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10081558,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful to all my friends for your incredible support in blessing my students with extensive needs. The addition of this portable SmartBoard has been transformative for students with visual impairments, significantly enhancing their access to the curriculum presented in class. Now, I can display materials on my larger SmartBoard and seamlessly screen share the content directly to these students. This technology ensures they have clear and direct access to everything being taught, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and enthusiasm from the students have been palpable. I've heard them exclaim, \"Cool!\" and \"That's awesome!\" as they experience this new level of engagement. It reminds me of the inspiring words of Mr. Rogers, \"What really matters is helping others win, too, even if it means slowing down and changing our course now and then.\" Your generosity and support have truly helped my students achieve success and feel empowered in their learning journey. Thank you for being instrumental in helping them win.","fullyFundedDate":1771190089549,"projectUrl":"project/screen-share/10081558/","projectTitle":"Screen Share!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10118039,"letterContent":"Thank you friends for your support. These concepts are coming to life as students use Uni-posca Paint Marker Pen sets to create leadership-focused posters. With vibrant colors that are sharp and bright, my students now have the opportunity to practice their fine motor skills while understanding and practicing leadership. These markers bring color and flare to my students posters. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! \r\n\r\nMr. Rogers said, \"The world needs a sense of worth, and it will achieve it only by its people feeling that they are worthwhile.\" Thank you for helping my students understand how amazing they are.","fullyFundedDate":1772144343643,"projectUrl":"project/leadership-103/10118039/","projectTitle":"Leadership 103!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":9906025,"letterContent":"I recently completed my experience at the Ron Clark Academy (RCA), and it was truly transformative. Throughout the experience, I found myself moved to happy tears. I've never been part of such an incredible professional development opportunity. RCA has shown me better ways to engage students, promote academic excellence, build relationships, and create a positive classroom climate and culture.\r\n\r\n I took detailed notes and am eager to implement these strategies right away, from the call and response techniques to the kinesthetic movements used throughout the day. These tools will get my students moving, blood flowing, and minds ignited. I am so grateful for this experience. Ron Clark emphasized, \"Always make sure there are seven things in your life at all times: laughter, family, adventure, good food, challenge, change, and the quest for knowledge.\" You've equipped me with all these tools, and I can't wait to bring them to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764679732308,"projectUrl":"project/ron-clark-academy/9906025/","projectTitle":"Ron Clark Academy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10098429,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my classroom with two Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) gift cards to practice leadership and life skills. We have already started using these gift cards, practicing budgeting with M&M's. We played the bean game, a hands-on financial literacy activity where my students are given 20 \"beans\" (representing income) to allocate across various life categories—such as housing, food, and transportation. It was a blast! As Mr. Rogers said, \"Life isn't perfect on any front—and doing what we can with what we have is the most we should expect of ourselves or anyone else.\" Thank you for doing what you can with what you have. #Grateful","fullyFundedDate":1771694090220,"projectUrl":"project/leadership-101/10098429/","projectTitle":"Leadership 101!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10100146,"letterContent":"Leadership has come to life in my classroom. Students are learning about the importance of leadership and practicing this skill both in the classroom and within our school community. I have already given two students \"Difference Maker\" mugs. These two special students have volunteered their valuable time, visited my classroom, and mentored a peer. This action has truly brought me happy tears. Thank you for providing me with the tools to encourage, teach, and inspire. I am grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nMr. Rogers said, \"As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has—or ever will have—something inside that is unique to all time. It's our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression.\" Thank you for providing my classroom with the resources that help my students discover their uniqueness.","fullyFundedDate":1771787670283,"projectUrl":"project/leadership-102/10100146/","projectTitle":"Leadership 102!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hammerman"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6961","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3090,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":86,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.0,"schoolId":6961,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Birmingham Community Charter High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Birmingham Community Charter High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/birmingham-community-charter-high-school/6961"}