{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Birmingham Community Charter High School","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":6716062,"projectId":10089392,"letterContent":"Charlie Mackesy's four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They're not sure what they are looking for, but they know that life can be difficult. However, they love each other, and cake is often the answer. Thank you, friends, for making this dream a reality. This novel is beautifully illustrated and touches on real-world life skills, such as determination and perseverance. We are reading this novel as a class and discussing it in small groups. Thank you for your donation and for providing this opportunity to read a book and learn about these concepts.\r\n\r\nMr. Rogers said, \"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":1770838982946,"projectUrl":"project/always-remember-a-novel/10089392/","projectTitle":"Always Remember, a Novel","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":10056190,"letterContent":"The \"Make a Difference\" gift bags have been delivered. Oh my...these gift bags truly blessed our volunteers. Each student composed a personal letter and delivered it to their peer with the bag. Students took time and care preparing their bag and were over the moon when they got to deliver the gift to their friend. Mr. Rogers 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, Allstate Foundation, for blessing my students and their friends with this amazing experience.","fullyFundedDate":1769710699949,"projectUrl":"project/extend-the-kindness/10056190/","projectTitle":"Extend the Kindness!","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":10076208,"letterContent":"Wayground to the rescue! Wayground is the platform I use to administer many of the tests and quizzes students take in class. It's a self-paced platform with a gaming element. Students love it, and so do I! Thank you so much for helping me renew this subscription. It is a lifesaver!\r\n\r\nThe lights bring calmness and curiosity to our movable sensory board. Students can touch, feel, and engage with this bulletin board. It changes daily and keeps the students guessing. I am truly grateful for your encouragement and donation. My classroom is a better place because of you.\r\n\r\nMr. Rogers said, \"It's not so much what we have in this life that matters. It's what we do with what we have.\" #BetterTogether","fullyFundedDate":1770145047880,"projectUrl":"project/wayground-for-life-skills/10076208/","projectTitle":"Wayground for Life Skills!","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":10067833,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my classroom with a subscription to Chalkie Pro AI and the hands-on supplies from Lakeshore. Chalkie Pro has allowed me to easily create engaging lessons that keep my students focused and motivated. The Lakeshore power pen and learning cards introduce a gaming element into the classroom while still providing students with core curriculum. I am truly grateful for your support. Thank you for making our classroom community truly amazing.\r\n\r\nMr. Rogers said, \"Please think of the children first. ...listen to the children, learn about them, learn from them. Think of the children first.\" Thank you for thinking about my students. #KindnessMatters","fullyFundedDate":1770145049451,"projectUrl":"project/technology-comes-to-life/10067833/","projectTitle":"Technology Comes to Life!","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":9959908,"letterContent":"Snacks! Snacks! Snacks! My students are highly motivated by this AMAZING delivery of healthy snacks. The protein bars and Popcorners have just the right texture for them. When the wrappers open, a crunch is heard. The smile on each student's face is priceless. When students raise their hand and answer a question, fake dollars are delivered to their table. These dollars can be exchanged for snacks. Students are learning to eat healthy and budget. It's a win-win situation.\r\n\r\nMr. Rogers said, \"Anything that we can do to help foster the intellect and spirit and emotional growth of our fellow human beings, that is our job.\" Thank you for helping me do my job. #BetterTogether","fullyFundedDate":1767206427195,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-the-lunar-new-year-with-snacks/9959908/","projectTitle":"Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Snacks","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":47.1,"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"}