{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Broadview Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9711656,"projectId":10123818,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, we were able to provide a new class set of headphones for our students—an upgrade that is already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have allowed students to fully engage with digital resources, including educational videos, reading programs, and interactive activities, without distractions. Many of our students benefit from having a quiet, focused environment, and this equipment helps create just that. It has also supported our multilingual learners by allowing them to listen, repeat, and build their language skills with greater confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the headphones have helped foster a sense of excitement and ownership in the classroom. Students feel more motivated and prepared to learn when they have access to high-quality tools, and your contribution has made that possible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly impacted our students in ways that go far beyond the classroom. Thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1773935914808,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-see-it-learn-it/10123818/","projectTitle":"Hear It. See It. Learn It.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calbi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711656_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747930105510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711656"},{"teacherId":3344246,"projectId":9834050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us transform our classroom into a more welcoming and inspiring space. Since receiving these new materials, my students and I have been busy putting them to use in meaningful and creative ways. The cutter and cardstock have quickly become student favorites—we've already begun designing colorful bulletin board displays, personalized name tags, and collaborative art pieces that reflect our classroom identity. When the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were eager to jump in, share ideas, and take ownership of beautifying their learning environment. It was incredibly rewarding to see their pride and enthusiasm grow as they realized this space truly belongs to them.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum by integrating these resources into ongoing classroom projects. Students are currently working in small groups to design themed displays that connect to what we're learning, blending creativity with academic content. We're also focusing on organization and responsibility, using our new tools to maintain a tidy, functional, and visually engaging space. These next steps are helping students feel more invested not only in their work but also in their classroom community. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for the role you've played in creating a space where students feel motivated, valued, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1770699818866,"projectUrl":"project/a-makeover-for-motivation/9834050/","projectTitle":"A Makeover For Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarkson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3344246_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449168013360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chargingupourclassroom"},{"teacherId":8728375,"projectId":9642025,"letterContent":"Attendance is a critical component of student learning, and our program aims to incentivize students who struggle to maintain consistent attendance. Through your generous donation, we were able to provide these students with breakfast items and snacks to create an environment where they feel taken care of, and appreciated. \r\n\r\nThroughout the course of the school year, our students have made tremendous progress in improving their attendance! With the help of your donation, we have been able to effectively run our PAWS program. Typically, we invite students to be part of our program, but this year, we have had kids request to join because of the community we have built, and everyone knows that no community gathering is complete without something to snack on! \r\n\r\nGoing forward, we look to continue identifying students who are chronically absent and try to assist them in improving their attendance so they can get the most out of their educational experience. It may seem like bags of chips and Pop Tarts are trivial, but to many students in our population, they are anything but. We can't thank you enough for your generosity, and greatly appreciate having people like you supporting our community!","fullyFundedDate":1757683132446,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-attendance-wins-stuff-paws/9642025/","projectTitle":"Perfect Attendance Wins Stuff (P.A.W.S.) Attendance Rewards Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Festa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8728375_orig.jpg?crop=449,449,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755886902742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8728375"},{"teacherId":4791688,"projectId":9937109,"letterContent":"With over 100 BMS Bears taking food home on the weekends, this fully funded project has made a tremendous impact on our school community. Fully stocked shelves mean our students have consistent access to the food they need. They will be grinning from ear to ear with the variety of nutritious foods as well as the fun snacks. Food insecurity is very real here in Danbury, and your generous donations are helping ensure our students receive the nutrition they need to grow, focus, and succeed. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1772550362898,"projectUrl":"project/boost-the-broadview-bears-essentials-bou/9937109/","projectTitle":"Boost the Broadview Bears Essentials Boutique!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Classey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4791688_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657306284869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lynne-classey"},{"teacherId":5005156,"projectId":9468233,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom! There were a few changes that needed to be made due to product availability, but I am so very pleased that all items have come in and are being put to daily use!\r\n\r\nOne of the things I have done is create station activities using color copies to aid in understanding. The color copies really help my students visualize the geographical features of the civilizations we are studying and make pictures come alive! The printer has been instrumental in my students' learning\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757438752606,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/9468233/","projectTitle":"Back to School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGuire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5005156"},{"teacherId":9801575,"projectId":9641890,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to DonorsChoose for providing incentives for our middle school attendance rewards program, PAWS at Broadview Middle School. These resources are being used to recognize and celebrate students who demonstrate improved and consistent attendance. One especially meaningful moment occurred when students who had previously struggled with attendance were acknowledged and rewarded—many expressed pride in their progress and excitement about coming to school. The incentives have helped make attendance feel visible, valued, and worth celebrating.\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were overwhelmingly positive. There was a noticeable increase in enthusiasm and motivation, with students asking questions about how they could earn rewards and actively tracking their attendance. For some students, particularly those with a history of absenteeism, the program has served as a powerful encouragement and a tangible reminder that their presence at school matters. Staff have also observed improved morale and a stronger sense of connection to the school community.\r\nThe PAWS program has already demonstrated a significant positive impact on student attendance at Broadview Middle School. By providing meaningful incentives, we aim to continue reducing excessive chronic absenteeism and help students build habits that contribute to long-term academic success. Moving forward, we plan to expand the program by incorporating goal-setting and reflection activities, helping students take ownership of their attendance progress. With your generous support, we are able to continue this important work and reach even more students in need of encouragement and support.","fullyFundedDate":1765384032180,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-attendance-wins-stuff-paws/9641890/","projectTitle":"Perfect Attendance Wins Stuff (P.A.W.S.) Attendance Rewards Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sollose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9801575_orig.png?crop=509,509,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755886860600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9801575"},{"teacherId":3344246,"projectId":9909629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students now have their own copies of The Wild Robot, a book that has already captured their attention and imagination. Your contribution has made it possible for every student to fully participate in shared reading experiences, discussions, and activities centered around this powerful story.\r\n\r\nAs students read The Wild Robot, they are building critical reading and comprehension skills while also exploring important themes such as empathy, resilience, friendship, and what it means to belong. Having individual copies of the book allows students to annotate, revisit important passages, and engage more deeply in thoughtful conversations with their peers. Many students are especially excited to connect the story to science topics like nature, animals, and survival, making learning even more meaningful and interdisciplinary.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped foster a love of reading and learning in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' education. Thank you for believing in our learners and for helping make high-quality literature accessible to all. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1764385247147,"projectUrl":"project/getting-wild-with-reading/9909629/","projectTitle":"Getting Wild With Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarkson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3344246_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449168013360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chargingupourclassroom"},{"teacherId":3344246,"projectId":9494997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, our students now have access to a camera that is already making a meaningful difference in their learning experience. Your kindness and belief in our students truly means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThe camera is being used to help students document their work, reflect on their learning, and express their creativity in new ways. Students are using it to capture experiments, create visual stories, and collaborate on projects that build both academic and real-world skills. Having access to this technology has increased student engagement and confidence, especially for students who learn best through hands-on and visual experiences.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for the positive impact you have made on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758842028335,"projectUrl":"project/zooming-into-learning-help-us-capture-t/9494997/","projectTitle":"Zooming Into Learning: Help Us Capture the Moment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarkson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3344246_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449168013360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chargingupourclassroom"},{"teacherId":4791688,"projectId":9924460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project, History Builders: Creating Civilizations in the Classroom. Your generosity is helping transform my social studies classroom into a hands-on learning space where history comes alive.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will be able to build ancient worlds. With Play-Doh, they will experiment with early writing systems like cuneiform and hieroglyphics, stepping into the roles of ancient record keepers. They will sculpt pottery, replicate artifacts, and gain a deeper appreciation for the creativity and daily life of early civilizations.\r\n\r\nUsing building bricks, students will design shelters, monuments, and entire civilizations. As they construct pyramids, ziggurats, and other structures, they will strengthen their understanding of architecture, geography, teamwork, and cultural development. These materials will turn challenging concepts into concrete, engaging experiences that students will remember long after the lesson ends.\r\n\r\nYour support places powerful learning tools directly into my students' hands and helps foster curiosity, collaboration, and imagination. Most importantly, you are showing students that history isn't just something we read about—it's something we can explore, create, and build together.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping to make learning meaningful and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1765228588858,"projectUrl":"project/history-builders-creating-civilizations/9924460/","projectTitle":"History Builders: Creating Civilizations in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Classey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4791688_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657306284869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lynne-classey"},{"teacherId":9290971,"projectId":9741579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. Students have recently completed a project. Some students have difficulty handwriting an assign. Other students become discouraged when they cannot draw. Some students have a vision of how they want to complete an assignment. My students come from low-income families and a colored printer is not a luxury that they do not have at home. With the colored printer, I was able to print off their posters in my classroom. They love seeing their projects in color! Thank you so much! \r\nSincerely, \r\nMs. Bond","fullyFundedDate":1761950720580,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-images-to-life/9741579/","projectTitle":"Bringing Images to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9290971"},{"teacherId":4993613,"projectId":9864316,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of these personal globes. Now, my students will have a globe their group can use to explore the world. My students are excited to find the place that we are learning about and make connections to our learning. We will begin learning about world geography in January and these globes will help students visualize their learning. \r\n\r\nThese globes will not only help students learn about world geography but will help them feel more welcome in the classroom. Students will have resources to interact with and make their learning more memorable. Additionally, more resources in the classroom will make my students feel more engaged with their learning and provide all students with opportunities to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764713973959,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-in-their-hands-personal-globes/9864316/","projectTitle":"A World in Their Hands: Personal Globes to Explore Geography","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gurry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4993613_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511286853712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4993613"},{"teacherId":4993613,"projectId":9789337,"letterContent":"This project has helped my classroom collaborate with more enthusiasm, learn appropriate game playing, and helped build social skills. My students were thrilled when the boxes with the games and activities arrived. It was an early holiday season for them. Every day when a box arrived my class couldn't wait to open it and see what activity was inside. \r\nOnce all the games arrived, my class was eager to start playing them. Students readily formed their groups, inviting each other to join in, and started reading the rules and experimenting with the more unusual games. I could see the joy on my students' faces while they were playing and some of them even remarked how they remembered the games from their earlier childhood. \r\nI plan on continuing to use these games in my station rotations and during earned free time to build social skills and provide a safe environment for kids to be kids.","fullyFundedDate":1760781506156,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-with-energy/9789337/","projectTitle":"Engagement With Energy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gurry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4993613_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511286853712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4993613"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43441","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1070,"numTeachers":82,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":43441,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Broadview Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Broadview Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/danbury-public-schools/broadview-middle-school/43441"}