{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bright Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7234336,"projectId":9290227,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Walking into the classroom and seeing these amazing new resources has brought so much joy and structure to our daily routine. This year, the students have loved using the new digital wall clock. It has become an essential tool for helping them track their time as they switch classes.\r\n\r\nOrganization has reached a whole new level thanks to your support. Our new black storage bins, clear pencil cases, and the \"Ready to Write / Sharp / Dull\" pencil holder buckets have made classroom transitions incredibly smooth. Plus, with our two heavy-duty electric pencil sharpeners, a dull pencil is fixed in seconds, meaning no more wasted learning time! The absolute biggest hit, however, has been the black cotton tote bags. The students use these lightweight bags as their personal learning pouches to easily carry their books and supplies between classes every day.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helped us restock our classroom prize box with an amazing variety of rewards, including mini building blocks, handheld water games, puzzle cubes, and transformable fidget spinners. My students are working harder than ever to earn these rewards through positive behavior and academic effort. Thank you for investing in our classroom, keeping us organized, and putting big smiles on my students' faces every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1746469249836,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-engaged-learners/9290227/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Setty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7234336_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x55,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589505778951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7234336"},{"teacherId":7234336,"projectId":9186866,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your additional support in making this project a reality! Because of your generosity, our classroom was completely transformed for the start of the school year. On the first day, the students walked into a beautifully decorated room—complete with the new burlap borders and hanging fans—and were absolutely thrilled to discover the colorful new desk nameplates waiting for them.\r\n\r\nThe Rainbow Fraction Tower Cubes have already been a massive success; during a recent math lesson, students used the blocks to physically snap together and visualize equivalent fractions, making a challenging concept click instantly. Furthermore, your contribution toward our new binding machine, laminating sheets, and heavy-duty folders has allowed us to create durable interactive notebooks that the students take immense pride in maintaining.\r\n\r\nThe kids also did a wonderful job completing their \"All-About-Me\" posters, using the new art supplies to create a beautiful, personalized classroom display. Additionally, the large easel pads have become an essential daily resource for creating our math anchor charts. Thank you for giving my students the exact tools they need to feel inspired, organized, and confident every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1743524549753,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-a-creative-and-in/9186866/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for a Creative and Inclusive Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Setty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7234336_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x55,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589505778951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7234336"},{"teacherId":2878930,"projectId":9452073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this IMSE morphology instruction project. Your generosity is helping bring research-based literacy instruction to life in a way that is interactive, engaging, and highly effective for my students. With the Samsung Galaxy tablet and supporting technology, I am able to model all types of lessons. This immediate, flexible access to digital tools has made whole-group instruction more dynamic while also allowing me to provide targeted support during small-group interventions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are also able to take ownership of their learning through hands-on morphology notebooks and interactive practice materials. Using index cards, highlighters, discbound systems, and LCD writing tablets, students actively sort, build, and analyze words in ways that deepen their understanding and retention. Mentor texts like The Day the Crayons Quit and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors help students apply morphological concepts in authentic reading contexts, making abstract skills more concrete and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThis project has strengthened my ability to differentiate instruction and meet students exactly where they are as readers and writers. The combination of technology, hands-on materials, and engaging texts has created a learning environment where students are more confident decoding unfamiliar words and more curious about how language works. Thank you for investing in tools that empower students to become stronger, more independent readers.","fullyFundedDate":1754330790723,"projectUrl":"project/morphology-in-motion-empowering-readers/9452073/","projectTitle":"Morphology in Motion: Empowering Readers One Morpheme at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878930_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y475&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576606909690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-snoe"},{"teacherId":2878930,"projectId":8374228,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom history project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to an incredible variety of engaging books that bring history, geography, culture, and important people to life in exciting and meaningful ways. From learning about Harriet Tubman, Sally Ride, and George Washington Carver to exploring places like Machu Picchu, Jerusalem, and Antarctica, students have been able to dive into topics that spark their curiosity and inspire them to ask thoughtful questions about the world around them.\r\n\r\nThese books have helped transform history from something students simply read about into something they can truly experience and connect with. Students used the books to research historical figures and events before creating projects that showcased their learning in creative and personalized ways. One of the most exciting outcomes of this project was our living wax museum, where students became historical figures and shared their stories with our school and community. Watching students confidently present as inventors, explorers, athletes, leaders, and changemakers was an unforgettable experience that would not have been possible without these resources.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom filled with curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning opportunities. My students are kind, thoughtful, and hardworking kids who truly appreciate the chance to explore topics that interest them in ways that feel exciting and memorable. Thank you for helping make history come alive for them and for investing in experiences they will carry with them long after this school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1715038477431,"projectUrl":"project/building-background-knowledge/8374228/","projectTitle":"Building Background Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878930_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y475&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576606909690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-snoe"},{"teacherId":2878930,"projectId":9195546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this incredible project. Your generosity is helping create a learning environment where creativity, curiosity, and collaboration can truly flourish. The art supplies, games, puzzles, and classroom materials you provided will allow my students to explore new ideas, express themselves in meaningful ways, and engage more deeply with their learning every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to hands-on materials that encourage both creativity and critical thinking. The watercolor paints, acrylic markers, specialty papers, and craft supplies will allow students to bring stories, ideas, and projects to life in colorful and imaginative ways. At the same time, the games and puzzles will help strengthen teamwork, perseverance, communication, and problem-solving skills while making learning exciting and interactive.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials will reach far beyond a single lesson or project. They will help create a classroom atmosphere where students feel inspired to take risks, think outside the box, and discover confidence in their abilities. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping provide opportunities that make learning both joyful and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1743524546921,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-learning-art-game/9195546/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity & Learning: Art, Games, and Classroom Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878930_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y475&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576606909690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-snoe"},{"teacherId":2878930,"projectId":8355084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom supply project. Your generosity is helping create a classroom environment where every student feels prepared, welcomed, and confident from the very first day of school. Many students come into class missing basic supplies, and having items like pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, headphones, and supply bags readily available allows me to meet those needs quietly and compassionately.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to provide students with the tools they need to fully participate in learning activities every single day. In our classroom, art and creativity are woven into reading and writing lessons through cross-curricular projects that help students engage more deeply with literature and self-expression. The new supplies will allow students to collaborate, create, and learn without the stress or embarrassment of not having what they need.\r\n\r\nThe headphone station and common-supply area will make an especially meaningful difference throughout the school year. Students will be able to borrow materials independently and continue working without interruptions, helping our classroom run more smoothly and ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to succeed. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can focus on learning, creativity, and growth instead of worrying about missing supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1715038477654,"projectUrl":"project/set-up-for-success/8355084/","projectTitle":"Set-up for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878930_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y475&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576606909690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-snoe"},{"teacherId":8286642,"projectId":10091883,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity and generous donation. My students were buzzing with excitement as soon as the donation boxes arrived. I had students offering to help put together the drawer bins and bookshelves. These items have been so beneficial in the classroom as they have allowed the students to be more organized. They now have a place to turn in their papers, know where extra copies are kept, and are able to grab their charts for their accommodations. The lamps have been super beneficial as they have helped me create a more calming environment and we do not need to use the bright overhead lights . \r\nThank you for supporting my classroom and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1770917871237,"projectUrl":"project/effective-organization/10091883/","projectTitle":"Effective Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fryman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8286642_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770824862919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8286642"},{"teacherId":10400278,"projectId":10000369,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom in ways that are hard to fully capture in words! Thanks to your support, our students now have two incredible new learning centers. A train table and a dramatic play area, along with a variety of smaller toys that enrich their daily experiences. These resources are already making a meaningful difference. During center time, students eagerly gather around the train table, collaborating to build tracks, problem-solve, and create imaginative journeys. In the dramatic play center, they step into different roles, building language skills, social confidence, and creativity through play.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and unforgettable. Their eyes lit up, and many of them jumped right in, exploring every detail, while others carefully observed before joining in. It was one of those special classroom moments where you could see learning, wonder, and happiness all happening at once. For many of our students, these kinds of engaging, hands-on opportunities are essential for building foundational skills in a way that feels natural and fun.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these new resources will continue to play an important role in our learning. We are incorporating them into structured lessons that focus on teamwork, storytelling, and early problem-solving skills. Thank you for being such an important part of our students' journey!","fullyFundedDate":1769710490498,"projectUrl":"project/building-imagination-through-play/10000369/","projectTitle":"Building Imagination Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10400278_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y428&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778599446418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400278"},{"teacherId":9580415,"projectId":9779256,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support in providing materials for my classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in creating a more engaging and effective learning environment for my students. With these new resources, I am able to offer more hands-on experiences, support diverse learning needs, and inspire greater curiosity and creativity each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to education do not go unnoticed. My students are already benefiting from these materials, and their excitement and enthusiasm for learning continue to grow. Thank you for investing in their success and for helping make our classroom a place where every student has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1767537394355,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9779256/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jolly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9580415_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y927&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723259271451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9580415"},{"teacherId":8037803,"projectId":9758336,"letterContent":"The new tablet I received from your donations has made it easier for my students and I to interact and learn with our new technology. I am able to walk around the room, to make sure the students are on track while controlling my smart board. It makes it easier for all of us with our study guides and chapter tests. My students are learning how technology can change as well as how teachers and other staff are able to write on the smart board from across the room. \r\nThank you so very much! It is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1767537394008,"projectUrl":"project/lets-explode-our-learning/9758336/","projectTitle":"Let's Explode our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8037803_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737114064797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8037803"},{"teacherId":10395602,"projectId":9979456,"letterContent":"I want to start by giving you my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation! My classroom was lacking some of the most basic supplies. You closed that gap for me and my students, and I am sincerely grateful.\r\n First of all, as you can see in the attached picture, I was in desperate need of a new classroom pencil sharpener. What you see is what came with my classroom. I bought a cheap electric sharpener that had quickly given out. This new one is perfect! It's quick and efficient.\r\n The poster board I requested was used for my students' state posters. Each student chose a random state from a hat and completed their poster based on a rubric of basic information. They enjoyed the research portion of the project and also enjoyed learning about a state that we do not live in.\r\n You have provided much needed basic supplies for my 6th grade classroom. This has truly been a blessing.","fullyFundedDate":1769710490482,"projectUrl":"project/social-studies-with-mrs-gibson/9979456/","projectTitle":"Social Studies With Mrs. Gibson","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10395602"},{"teacherId":6274801,"projectId":9688075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the gifts for my second grade classroom. The books have been a much needed update to our classroom library and go along with our new reading series. Access to fun, relevant books at their level makes a huge difference. \r\n\r\nI also appreciate the pens to use during our reading when we take notes. The colors make it more fun and interesting as we read along. They feel very grown up as they use them! \r\n\r\nThanks also for the colored paper to help make things stand out not only to kids but the parents! All of these things keep us fresh and loving our classroom. These kids are all very deserving and I so appreciate all the items you have helped us to have here at school. Thanks again for being our little angel.","fullyFundedDate":1767537394030,"projectUrl":"project/keepin-it-fresh/9688075/","projectTitle":"Keepin' It Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Docter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6274801_orig.jpg?crop=1209,1209,x1481,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565444273429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6274801"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84536","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":430,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":92,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":81.8,"schoolId":84536,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bright Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bright Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/bright-local-school-district/bright-elementary-school/84536"}