{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Black Rock School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8528529,"projectId":10256264,"letterContent":"My students and I are having great experiences using the resources that you have provided. The white board has definitely enhanced our whole group and small group teaching/learning opportunities. Students were very excited about this addition to the classroom and are always eager to demonstrate what they have learned on the whiteboard. \r\nWe also utilize the other resources provided in a variety of ways, and access to these materials have meaningfully enhanced learning activities for all students .\r\n\r\nGoing forward we plan to continue to utilize these resources as we seek to write, create, explore and learn this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778002008142,"projectUrl":"project/write-create-and-learn-tools-for-ever/10256264/","projectTitle":"Write, Create, and Learn: Tools for Everyday Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blake-Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8528529"},{"teacherId":10280963,"projectId":10322192,"letterContent":"My heart is in full gratitude for your donations of cleaning supplies and new furniture! My students are able to locate different worksheets, find tissues, and cleaning supplies when needed. My students always volunteer to help clean the music room at the end of the day. Your donations have helped build as a safe and healthy environment that allows my musicians to help others and care for one another's health. I am truly grateful for your donations and to see the smiles and helping hands of my musicians is amazing.","fullyFundedDate":1786541749964,"projectUrl":"project/clean-up-the-music-room/10322192/","projectTitle":"Clean up the Music Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10280963_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758835227124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10280963"},{"teacherId":10280963,"projectId":10322122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these tools to help repair musical instruments. It is always important to teach future musicians how to fix and to assemble musical instruments they are learning to play. This enhances my music scholars knowledge on how to care for their musical instruments. They also learn the importance of instrument responsibility. This idea helped with character growth and understanding to why caring for instruments is important. Because of your donations, my students will carry these values as they grow as musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1786541647556,"projectUrl":"project/lets-fix-it/10322122/","projectTitle":"Let's Fix It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10280963_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758835227124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10280963"},{"teacherId":10280963,"projectId":10322024,"letterContent":"What a treasure trove of musical instrument donations! I was thrilled to see these instruments arrive. I believe implementing musical instruments for all students is highly important. My students were so excited using them during rhythm reading, song games, kinesthetic challenges, and enhancing their motor skills during music time. I am truly grateful of your donations and support towards my music room and my music scholars. Using musical instruments is a perfect way to scaffold their musical growth.","fullyFundedDate":1786541780074,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-new-instruments/10322024/","projectTitle":"New School Year, New Instruments!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10280963_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758835227124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10280963"},{"teacherId":9258529,"projectId":10504377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness has provided resources that will help us create a more organized, efficient, and student-friendly learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe magazine holders will give students a dedicated space to charge their computers, helping keep cords neat and preventing tangles. The paper organizer will make it easy to find different colors and types of paper quickly, allowing us to spend more time learning and creating. The clear plastic bins will keep our classroom currency rewards organized and visible, making our reward system more engaging and accessible for students.\r\n\r\nAlthough students have not yet started the school year, I know they will be excited to see and use these new materials. An organized classroom helps students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn from day one. Your generosity is helping us build a space where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for making a difference in the lives of our students. We are incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to putting these resources to great use throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1787139398973,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/10504377/","projectTitle":"Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9258529"},{"teacherId":3681646,"projectId":10228902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of wireless headphones for our Pre-K classroom! Having these durable, tangle-free tools is an absolute game-changer for our students. They allowed our students to fully engage with interactive, educational apps without distractions, helping them build confidence and focus while keeping the classroom a calm and enjoyable space for everyone.\r\n\r\nIn early childhood education, technology is a wonderful way to build early literacy and math skills, and your donation ensures our students can listen and learn independently. Setting up our new technology center was a piece of cake! Not having to untangle cords meant more time learning and playing.\r\n\r\nThank you again from the bottom of our hearts! Your support made such a big difference in our Pre-K room.","fullyFundedDate":1777914083559,"projectUrl":"project/wire-free-and-ready-to-learn/10228902/","projectTitle":"Wire Free and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3681646_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547229186132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":1989613,"projectId":10213699,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. The cabinet/shelf unit has helped us create a more organized and accessible learning space for students.\r\n\r\nThe folding desks have also been an incredible addition. They provide flexible seating and workspace options that allow students to work more comfortably both independently and in small groups. The ability to quickly adapt our classroom setup has made collaboration, special projects, and differentiated instruction much easier. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and helping create a classroom that is welcoming, organized, and ready for learning every day!","fullyFundedDate":1778002008303,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-furniture/10213699/","projectTitle":"Fantastic Furniture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rossi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1989613"},{"teacherId":4524976,"projectId":10136411,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing fraction tiles for our classroom. They have made a noticeable difference in helping students develop a stronger understanding of fractions. \r\n\r\nThe tiles allow students to model fractions in a hands-on way, helping them visualize concepts such as equivalent fractions, comparing sizes, and combining fractions. I've seen students who were previously unsure become more confident as they work through problems with the materials in front of them. \r\n\r\nThe students were very excited to receive the tiles and immediately wanted to explore and build with them. Having visual, hands-on tools has helped make our math lessons more interactive and meaningful. \r\n\r\nWe will continue using the fraction tiles as students move into more complex fraction concepts. Thank you for supporting our students and our classroom learning.","fullyFundedDate":1773683024174,"projectUrl":"project/building-fraction-sense-with-manipulativ/10136411/","projectTitle":"Building Fraction Sense with Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schaeffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4524976_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530912540757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-schaeffer"},{"teacherId":9258529,"projectId":10200527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and meaningful support of our classroom. Your generosity has truly made a difference in the daily learning experiences of my students. Since receiving the new resources, my students and I have been using them in a variety of ways that support individual needs and learning styles. Students can now choose to work in ways that help them focus best. This sense of choice has increased engagement and helped students take greater ownership of their learning. When the materials first arrived, the reaction from my students was immediate. They were intrigued, curious, and extremely excited to explore everything.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping us create a space where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1776623384695,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/10200527/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9258529"},{"teacherId":10280963,"projectId":10167663,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to fund the Casio Tone Keyboards. This addition to the keyboards to my music room helped provide my middle school musicians extra space to work in small groups/ pairs during song rehearsals. These keyboards helped my middle schoolers with locating three and two note chords to advance their music theory knowledge. These keyboards allowed for more student participation because there were enough keyboards for my students to use during music time. Not only, were these keyboards a great addition to allow my middle schoolers to participate in learning songs, but my students also have the opportunity for high experiential learning and work with their class to play instruments as a team.","fullyFundedDate":1774466137623,"projectUrl":"project/pianos-for-middle-school-musicians/10167663/","projectTitle":"Pianos for Middle School Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10280963_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758835227124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10280963"},{"teacherId":10280963,"projectId":9970902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to fund the guitar stand and the music rug from Joy Carpets.\r\nThe guitar stands helped prevent guitars from slipping when being put away and provided more room for the extra guitars that needed to be organized. Students can now easily find and choose guitar during a music class rehearsal and put away guitars in a safe and organized way. \r\nThe music rug from Joy Carpets helped students find and recognize music vocabulary symbols when analyzing music, composing, or reviewing terminology. This rug was also a helpful tool to neatly compose melodies and to play note matching games during music theory review. The rug also provides easy transitions into circle games during music time as well.\r\nThese tools that were funded by you helped relieve transition anxiety, helped to organize the music room, and allowed my musicians to have responsibility to transition with confidence. Thank you again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1772045205205,"projectUrl":"project/more-space-for-music/9970902/","projectTitle":"More Space for Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10280963_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758835227124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10280963"},{"teacherId":4917834,"projectId":9489551,"letterContent":"On behalf of our school, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution of PE equipment. Your kindness is more than a gift—it's a powerful statement of hope and compassion.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to create activities to teach our students about healthy choices and work together as a team. Your generosity is helping us create real, lasting change in the lives of those we serve.\r\n\r\nWe are truly inspired by your commitment to our mission. Thank you for believing in our work and standing with us.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763071008718,"projectUrl":"project/get-active/9489551/","projectTitle":"Get Active!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4917834_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512789699679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-terry"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43412","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":431,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.9,"schoolId":43412,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Black Rock School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Black Rock School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/black-rock-school/43412"}