{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brenham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9595196,"projectId":9422454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of art supplies, including drawing paper, crayons, and Model Magic. Your thoughtful contribution has brought an incredible sense of excitement and possibility to our classroom. The students were thrilled to see the materials and couldn't wait to begin creating!\r\n Because of your support, my young artists now have the tools they need to explore their imaginations and express themselves in new and meaningful ways. The wide range of supplies you provided allows students to experiment with different techniques and discover their own artistic voices. It has truly elevated the quality of our art activities.\r\n I am deeply grateful for your kindness and investment in my students' creativity. Your generosity makes a real difference , helping to foster confidence, curiosity, and joy. Thank you again for supporting our program and believing in the power of art!","fullyFundedDate":1753991983850,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-is-an-artist/9422454/","projectTitle":"“Every Child Is An Artist”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9595196_orig.jpg?crop=2600,2600,x211,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750278366825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9595196"},{"teacherId":8488683,"projectId":9581680,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, we were able to stock our book vending machine with great titles for our elementary students. Children have worked hard to improve their reading habits as well as positive behaviors in order to earn a \"Golden Ticket\" to visit the vending machine. For our students, who are all part of our Title I population, no \"money\" is required. Just a \"Golden Ticket\". It's a simple plan. \"Be nice. Work hard,\" is our school motto. \r\n\r\nAs an educator with 37 years of teaching experience, I have noticed a very significant shift in reading skills and habits. Today's learner generally has a shorter attention span, is highly influenced by gaming/social media, and can usually follow fewer directions at one time. We chunk informational text as well as fiction into smaller \"bite-size\" pieces so learners can succeed. Using your gift, we selected many shorter chapter books or picture books to continue to stress reading practice.\r\n\r\nI know there are many causes competing for your attention and monetary gifts, so I want you to know we sincerely appreciate your support of Donors Choose. It has been a game changer for teachers all over the country, including this one! Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1757104214126,"projectUrl":"project/go-for-the-gold/9581680/","projectTitle":"Go for the Gold!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8488683_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684776389347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8488683"},{"teacherId":8488683,"projectId":9182197,"letterContent":"Perhaps this is the first year since Covid that we feel we are teaching like the pre-Covid era. We are seeing children more focused on school, settled in their learning, eager to come to school, and looking for affirmations when they choose to work hard. Your gift to our campus enabled us to purchase these \"low-tech\" but \"high-excitement\" vending machines for each of our classrooms so that when we see academic progress or great behavior, we can give our students immediate positive feedback.\r\n\r\nBecause we are a Title I school, we do spend a great deal of time shaping the hearts and minds of our students. By \"praising the positive\" we are focused on building great behaviors and attitudes. We truly appreciate your support. Knowing that there are great donors like you who care about our students means the world to us. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746799253030,"projectUrl":"project/praise-the-positive/9182197/","projectTitle":"Praise the Positive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8488683_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684776389347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8488683"},{"teacherId":10172111,"projectId":9581546,"letterContent":"We are incredibly thankful to SONIC for their generous donation of a variety of PE equipment, which has had a profound impact on my students' learning and engagement in physical education. The new materials, such as the Worldwide Gator Skin Softi-7 Balls, Champion Sports Rounded Edge Foam Discs, and Sportime Cage Ball, have not only enhanced our activities but also opened up new possibilities for learning. For instance, the colorful Gator Skin balls allowed us to focus on developing hand-eye coordination through fun, low-stress games. \r\n\r\nBecause of the high-quality equipment provided, I've been able to introduce a wider variety of activities, particularly around teamwork, fitness, and gross motor development. I am excited to incorporate the Stepping Stones into an obstacle course. This not only tests the students' physical skills but will also challenge their problem-solving and communication abilities as they work in teams. We've also used the Covelico Exercise Dice to make fitness games more interactive, where students roll the dice to determine different physical challenges to complete, adding an element of surprise and fun to each class.\r\n\r\nThe excitement among the students when they first saw the new materials was contagious. Many of them were eager to try the Sportime Cage Ball, which sparked an immediate interest in trying new sports and activities. This enthusiasm has translated into a deeper sense of engagement, as they are now more motivated to actively participate in class. The equipment has made it easier for me to meet the individual needs of my students, providing varied resources that allow them to engage with physical activity in ways that are both enjoyable and educational.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly thankful for your generosity in helping improve our students learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757104174978,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-b-elementary-pe/9581546/","projectTitle":"Level Up B. 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These students are then excited to complete the next month's challenge. Thanks to you!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has enabled us to complete this program and we are very grateful. It is so tough to lure our students away from their gaming devices and they miss the joy of completing a novel. Most of us are motivated to read by the creativity and imagination of an author as s/he presents a story. Incentivizing our students to discover the joy of reading is a big part of my job. Thank you so much for helping us reach our readers!","fullyFundedDate":1733161534277,"projectUrl":"project/its-not-rocket-science-its-reading/8923021/","projectTitle":"It's Not Rocket Science, It's Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8488683_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684776389347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8488683"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_13603","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":536,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":85.7,"schoolId":13603,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brenham Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brenham Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/brenham-independent-school-district/brenham-elementary-school/13603"}