{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bucks Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8861262,"projectId":10369527,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our classroom! Many of my students benefit from hands-on learning activities and sensory tools that help them succeed in the classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the activities I was able to purchase with the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card was a playdough and early math activity. This hands-on activity allowed students to practice their fine motor skills by rolling playdough and creating pumpkins in different shapes while also working on early math concepts.\r\n\r\nStudents have also greatly benefited from the sensory items, including the spinner and Zenergy Ball Chairs. Several students have difficulty sitting still and benefit from taking breaks in the spinner chair. The Zenergy Ball Chairs allow students to appropriately bounce while seated at their desks and completing work tasks, helping them stay engaged and participate in learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources make a meaningful difference in our classroom by supporting students' individual sensory needs and providing engaging opportunities to learn. None of this would be possible without the generosity and support of our donors. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student has the tools and opportunities they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1785507509293,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-designed-for-every-learner/10369527/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Designed for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8861262_orig.png?crop=1122,1122,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783515859506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/buckshillautism"},{"teacherId":237299,"projectId":10290060,"letterContent":"This project has made a big difference in my fourth-grade classroom by ensuring that every student has the basic supplies they need to learn and succeed. My students no longer have to worry as much about not having a pencil, eraser, glue stick, or scissors when completing their work. Having a classroom supply center helps my students feel included and ready to participate in daily lessons and fun activities. It also allows families to save money while giving their children the tools they need to succeed in school. On top of that, it has given me the tools I need in order to start my new journey in 4th grade. I didn't have to worry if I had the supplies needed to have a successful year. The pressure for that was off. I am so grateful that this project has helped create a classroom where my students can focus on learning, building confidence, and doing their very best every day!","fullyFundedDate":1785086100667,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-grade-new-start/10290060/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Grade, New Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drewry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp237299_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667058732711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mdrewry"},{"teacherId":237299,"projectId":9985303,"letterContent":"With the help of the TPT gift cards, I have been able to provide/supplement curriculum with engaging, creative and colorful lessons. I have been able to incorporate creative activities, colorful visuals, interactive games, task cards, and supplemental lessons that make learning more exciting and accessible for students with a variety of learning styles and academic needs. The cards have allowed me to purchase activities that have also helped increase student engagement, participation, and motivation. am incredibly grateful for this support because it allows me to provide enriching educational experiences to my fourth graders and reminds me that when teachers are equipped with the right resources, they can make a lasting difference in the lives of their students.","fullyFundedDate":1778186061687,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-take-2/9985303/","projectTitle":"TPT Take 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drewry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp237299_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667058732711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mdrewry"},{"teacherId":281030,"projectId":10746142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting our classroom project, George Washington Socks and Gloves too! Your thoughtful donation has made a meaningful difference and thanks to your support my students have access to warm cloves and hats that help them stay comfortable during the colder months. These essential items may seem small, but they make a tremendous difference for children who need them.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited an grateful to receive these items- especially that they had color choices! Warm socks and hats help them feel more comfortable and prepared for New England winter. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to focus on learning, participate in classroom activities, and enjoy their time atschool. Your generosity has also helped create a caring and supportive classroom environment where every student feels valued and important.","fullyFundedDate":1792450133094,"projectUrl":"project/george-washington-socks-and-gloves-too/10746142/","projectTitle":"George Washington Socks and Gloves Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silvestri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp281030_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668172385794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/281030"},{"teacherId":281030,"projectId":10618670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing snacks for my students! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Many students need a little extra energy to get through the day. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited and grateful when they saw the snacks! Having snacks available has brought smiles to their faces and helped a create a positive, caring classroom environment. Something as simple as a cereal bar can make a big difference in a student's day. Instead of being distracted by hunger, students can concentrate on their lessons, participate in classroom activities, and do their best work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a happier, healthier place to learn. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1791816514286,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-fifth-grade-minds/10618670/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Fifth-Grade Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silvestri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp281030_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668172385794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/281030"},{"teacherId":6568632,"projectId":10379844,"letterContent":"Thank You for Nourishing my Little Minds in the classroom!\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support of my project, \"Nourishing Little Minds One Snack at a Time.\" Your kindness is providing something that may seem simple, but will make a very meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nAlthough the students did not understand what was going on when the numerous boxes were delivered to the classroom, their faces did light up when they saw the various snack boxes and recognized their favorites of goldfishes and fruit snacks. \r\n\r\nThey students love the crackers and the apple sauce has been a big hit for my students working on chewing, swallowing, and how to scoop food and feed themselves. \r\n\r\nOur snacks were also shared throughout the building so that many other students were able to participate and enjoy the generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1789954395753,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-little-learners-one-snack-at/10379844/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Little Learners, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mancini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6568632_orig.png?crop=1304,1304,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564968794020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/llmancini"},{"teacherId":7062377,"projectId":10229148,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to support my classroom, my students and my program. My students were so excited to learn we had recieved new items to use in our centers as we explore drumming.\r\n\r\nThe new drum sticks will assist the students in identifying their left hand verses their right hand when on the drum set and help them play the patterns quicker. The dampers will now allow them to use full size drum sticks in place of smaller sticks while still keeping the volume in the room quiet. Thank you again and we can not wait to see how they help my students learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1784131149008,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-independent-learners/10229148/","projectTitle":"Materials for Independent Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7062377_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579286546378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7062377"},{"teacherId":7025643,"projectId":10413057,"letterContent":"The Bouncy Bands have quickly become one of the most popular additions to our classroom! They give my students a simple, quiet way to move and fidget while they are working, without disrupting their classmates or needing to leave their seats.\r\n\r\nFourth graders are expected to sit, listen, write, read, solve problems, and work independently for long periods of time. For some students, sitting completely still can actually make it harder to concentrate. The Bouncy Bands give those students an appropriate outlet for that extra energy while allowing them to keep their hands focused on their work.\r\n\r\nWhat has been especially exciting is seeing students discover what works best for them. Some students gently bounce their feet while reading, others use the bands while working on math, and many have found that the movement helps them stay engaged during longer lessons.\r\n\r\nThe bands have also helped us create a classroom where students can recognize that everyone learns and focuses differently. Instead of constantly reminding students to \"sit still,\" we can focus on the much more important goal: \"Are you learning?\" The Bouncy Bands provide movement without turning movement into a distraction.\r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for recognizing that something as simple as a band around a desk can make a meaningful difference. You have given my students another tool to help them regulate their energy, stay focused, and be successful learners. Most importantly, you have helped me create a classroom where students are encouraged to find the strategies that help them learn best.","fullyFundedDate":1785963000394,"projectUrl":"project/focus-fidget-and-flourish/10413057/","projectTitle":"Focus, Fidget and Flourish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7025643"},{"teacherId":7025643,"projectId":10382637,"letterContent":"This project has completely transformed our classroom! For years, my students and I were working with an old, outdated chalkboard that was difficult to write on, difficult for students to see, and not practical for the way we learn in a modern classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new magnetic dry-erase board has turned that tired chalkboard into a bright, functional learning space that we use every single day. My students can now easily see examples, directions, vocabulary, math strategies, and important reminders from anywhere in the classroom. I can also use magnets to display student work, anchor charts, visual reminders, and other materials without covering up the board.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe board has also made lessons more interactive. Students can come up to the board to solve math problems, demonstrate their thinking, contribute ideas, and share their learning with the class. Instead of treating the board as something the teacher uses, it has become a space that belongs to all of us.\r\n\r\nThank you to our donors for helping turn an outdated classroom space into something my students can use and enjoy every single day. Your generosity has made our classroom more functional, more engaging, and a little more special for the 28 fourth graders who walk through our door each morning.","fullyFundedDate":1784994711801,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-slate-for-learning-transforming/10382637/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Slate for Learning; Transforming Our Old Chalkboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7025643"},{"teacherId":7025643,"projectId":10382600,"letterContent":"This project has made a bigger difference in our classroom than I could have imagined. My fourth graders use technology every day for reading, math, research, and other learning activities, and having their own headphones allows them to truly focus on the lesson without being distracted by the sounds coming from 28 other students' computers!\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially helpful during individualized learning programs, where students need to listen to directions, read along with digital texts, or watch instructional videos at their own pace. Students who may need to hear something more than once can do so independently, while students who are ready to move ahead can continue learning without interrupting anyone else.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for my students was simply having headphones that belonged to them and a special bag to keep them safe. They were so proud to have a designated place for their headphones and quickly learned that taking care of our classroom supplies is part of being a responsible fourth grader.\r\n\r\nI have also seen a difference in students who can become easily distracted by classroom noise. Having headphones gives them a way to create a quieter learning space for themselves and helps them stay focused and independent. Instead of asking, \"Can I hear it?\" or trying to work while listening to everyone around them, they can simply put on their headphones and get to work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, technology has become more accessible, organized, and useful in our classroom. These headphones aren't just another piece of technology—they are helping my students become more independent learners and giving them the tools they need to be successful every day. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1784996360922,"projectUrl":"project/differentially-learning-we-can-all-hear/10382600/","projectTitle":"Differentially Learning We Can All Hear!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7025643"},{"teacherId":281030,"projectId":10316966,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting our classroom! The tools will help us organize and write ! We are so excited to have these needed items and we are grateful for your help!\r\n\r\nOrganization and success go together and using these items will help us grow in many ways! My students came to meet their new teacher and classroom and they were so happy to see everything that will help them have a great 5th grade year!\r\n\r\nYour generosity, thoughtfulness, and kindness means a great deal to our 5th grade students!","fullyFundedDate":1781134424311,"projectUrl":"project/fifth-grade-mll-students-write-creativel/10316966/","projectTitle":"Fifth Grade MLL Students Write Creatively","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silvestri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp281030_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668172385794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/281030"},{"teacherId":7062377,"projectId":10071487,"letterContent":"I'm so excited to share this new rug with my students. While it may not be the one I originally looked for this rug has which squares where I will be and to comfortably sit my youngest students,givung then both movement and playing space while in the front of the room. The music symbols will be great for quizzing my older students as well. \r\n\r\nThe bright and colorful markings are really helping to brightening up the space. Once again thank you for being me to get this wonderful new rug to add to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776093630419,"projectUrl":"project/new-rug-for-learning/10071487/","projectTitle":"New Rug for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7062377_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579286546378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7062377"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44086","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":254,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":78,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"6.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":56.0,"schoolId":44086,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bucks Hill Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bucks Hill Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/waterbury-public-schools/bucks-hill-elementary-school/44086"}