{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brookside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2173531,"projectId":9358867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project that helps us showcase the creativitiy of our students and print photographs and student work in color. This project supported both our library and art programs and we are so excited to be able to print and share with students as they create and share.\r\n\r\nStudents are learning to use digital tools such as Canva to create a multitude of projects such as flyers, buttons, reports and more and this printer allows them to print their creations out for use in our school. This year we are focused on student voice which a tool like this supports. Once again thank you so much for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1747500730416,"projectUrl":"project/share-our-creative-designs/9358867/","projectTitle":"Share our Creative Designs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Good","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2173531_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479960870165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gooda"},{"teacherId":549196,"projectId":9502664,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of headphones, iPad charging cords, and electrical tape to our kindergarten classroom. Your support has made a tremendous impact on both our students' learning experiences and the efficiency of our daily routines.\r\n\r\nWith your help, each student is now able to use our digital reading and math programs successfully and independently. The new headphones have allowed my students to focus during literacy and math centers, reducing distractions and helping them engage more deeply with their learning. The iPad cords and organization materials have also ensured that our devices remain charged, organized, and ready to use each day. This has made our technology time run smoothly and effectively.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are building essential foundational skills in a calm, focused environment where every child can learn at their own pace. Your contribution has truly made a difference in their education, and we are so grateful for your continued support of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1754355514575,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-techies-sparking-kindergarten-mind/9502664/","projectTitle":"Tiny Techies: Sparking Kindergarten Minds with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malizia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549196_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753552776606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/malizia"},{"teacherId":2308514,"projectId":9353943,"letterContent":"My students and I were thrilled to receive all our new resources! The looks on their faces beamed with excitement knowing that all these games were for them, and that we would be using them throughout the year to make their learning more fun.\r\n\r\nThese activities will primarily be used with my youngest language learners in grades K-2, who are in the beginning stages of English language development. These games will enhance their learning n the language domains of reading, speaking and listening. They will be able to learn while having fun exploring topics like rhyming, positional words, and reading and phonemic awareness. In this way, their anxiety level will be lowered making them more eager to participate and engage. Additionally, social skills such as taking turns and sharing can also be practiced. \r\n\r\nWe are currently learning about short vowel sounds and studying word families. This ties into rhyming quite nicely. We will have lot of opportunities to use several of these games in the coming weeks as part of our Fun Fridays!\r\n\r\nThank you again. Your generosity means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1748114675377,"projectUrl":"project/language-learning-fun/9353943/","projectTitle":"Language Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buffone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2308514_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480696187944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-buffone"},{"teacherId":2173531,"projectId":8840505,"letterContent":"We are so very appreciative of your generous support for this project! The selection of Primary Board Books has allowed our library to create a primary section for our youngest readers. Our Primary Montessori students aged 3-5 love that they have their own section of the library to practice book care, reading and fall in love with books! \r\nOur library lessons practice routines and we are so excited to have time to read our new books when we visit. We are able to share with each other, look at the pictures, read the books together, recognize favorite characters and practice our book care without damaging the books we are reading. \r\nThis will prepare us for independent book selection in our library.","fullyFundedDate":1727996930759,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-our-primary-library-started/8840505/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Our Primary Library Started!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Good","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2173531_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479960870165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gooda"},{"teacherId":8631744,"projectId":8763217,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom! The excitement in the air was palpable when my students first saw the new headphones, clipboards, markers, and cleaning supplies. Their eyes lit up with joy, and they couldn't wait to start using the materials.\r\n\r\nOne of our recent projects involved researching and writing an expository piece on an animal of each student's choice. With the new headphones, students could listen to informational audio sources, which helped them gather detailed facts about their animals. The clipboards provided the flexibility to work comfortably in different parts of the room, encouraging a change of scenery to spark creativity. The markers were a big hit, as students used them to create colorful, engaging visuals that accompanied their written pieces, making their projects come alive.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have not only provided essential tools but have also elevated the learning experience. The cleaning supplies have been invaluable in keeping our learning space organized and ready for every new project.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support and for making a lasting difference in our classroom. We are immensely grateful for your kindness and commitment to education!","fullyFundedDate":1726685102380,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-other-essentials-for-grad/8763217/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Other Essentials for Grade 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8631744_orig.png?crop=1262,1262,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705438860687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-perkins"},{"teacherId":7765364,"projectId":7491729,"letterContent":"I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your generous donations. My fourth graders have thoroughly enjoyed these new books in the classroom library. My students have been fascinated with new characters, new settings, new problems, and much more. \r\n\r\nIn fourth grade, it is extremely important to model and teach the love of reading and the love of learning. Students at this age can read fluently and can comprehend. But many times, students get bored with old books, books that are not relatable to them, etc. \r\n\r\nThis new set of books has really grown the love of reading in my classroom. My fourth graders have all been engaged in independent reading. They all have been able to relate and connect to the characters as well. I hope to continue to grow my library in my classroom to see this kind of love for reading every single year!","fullyFundedDate":1690979004894,"projectUrl":"project/more-stories-for-my-amazing-4th-graders/7491729/","projectTitle":"More Stories for My Amazing 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miksad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7765364_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753107131838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7765364"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43511","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":408,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"schoolId":43511,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brookside Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brookside Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/norwalk-public-schools/brookside-elementary-school/43511"}