{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bullard - Havens Technical High School","outOfStateSupporters":43.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9538475,"projectId":9663537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. The whiteboards you helped provide have already made a meaningful difference for my English learners. From the moment my students saw the stack of brand-new whiteboards, their faces lit up—they were excited, eager, and immediately began asking when they could use them.\r\n\r\nWe now use the whiteboards every day for brainstorming, quick writes, vocabulary and grammar practice, and warm-up activities. One of my favorite moments happened during a speaking activity: a student who is usually very hesitant to participate quietly wrote out her ideas on her whiteboard, rehearsed them with a partner, and then volunteered to share with the whole class for the first time this year. That confidence boost wouldn't have happened without this resource.\r\n\r\nThese whiteboards have lowered my students' anxiety around speaking English and have created a safe space for them to take risks, make mistakes, and express their ideas more freely. They allow students to plan their thinking before sharing out loud, which has already led to stronger participation and more peer-to-peer interactions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to practice academic vocabulary and collaborative discussions, these whiteboards will continue to support students in building their language skills and preparing for more advanced speaking and writing tasks. Your generosity has given them a tool that will be used daily and will truly impact their growth throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and helping make our classroom a more supportive, engaging place for English learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758821397006,"projectUrl":"project/white-boards-for-english-learners/9663537/","projectTitle":"White Boards for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9538475_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715187855501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9538475"},{"teacherId":8938112,"projectId":9801112,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous contribution of the Toniebox system and Creative Tonies. Your donation has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Since its arrival, we have used the listening device across two lessons and eight class periods, and it has quickly become an engaging and effective tool for strengthening students' literacy skills.\r\n\r\nStudents recently listened to Tonie Spooky Tales to practice attentive listening and identifying big ideas. Using a Graffiti Wall, students visually represented what they learned—recording themes, major topics, plot elements, and significant ideas from the stories. This strategy helped students make their thinking visible while deepening their comprehension.\r\n\r\nWith the Creative Tonie, I was able to upload a coming-of-age short story by Matt de la Peña, \"How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium.\" Students explored the journey of a young basketball player striving to prove himself on the court. They added key vocabulary from our Unit 1: Coming of Age collection, meaningful quotes, and quick visual representations to their Graffiti Walls to connect new learning to prior knowledge.\r\n\r\nFor both lessons, students participated in a gallery walk and debriefed their findings, allowing them to discuss insights, compare interpretations, and engage in higher-order thinking.\r\n\r\nYour support made all of this possible. The Toniebox system has brought a new level of excitement and creativity to our reading lessons, and we are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom grow.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\nMs. Aldana","fullyFundedDate":1761086074213,"projectUrl":"project/voices-of-understanding-building-litera/9801112/","projectTitle":"Voices of Understanding: Building Literacy and Confidence with a Toniebox","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8938112_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674518454629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aldana"},{"teacherId":9811506,"projectId":9419021,"letterContent":"Our new feminine hygiene products have already made a meaningful difference for our students. We've integrated them into our wellness area so students can discreetly and confidently access what they need throughout the day. One moment that really stood out was seeing a student express relief after realizing these supplies were now available without hesitation or embarrassment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were genuinely grateful. Several mentioned how much it meant to feel supported and cared for, and the sense of comfort and reassurance in the room was clear.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're continuing to educate students about personal wellness, body positivity, and responsible self-care. These resources allow us to create a more inclusive and supportive environment where students can focus on learning without unnecessary stress. Thanks to your generosity, we're able to provide dignity, accessibility, and peace of mind to every student who needs it.","fullyFundedDate":1757890315801,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-closet/9419021/","projectTitle":"Confidence Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811506"},{"teacherId":8938112,"projectId":9779521,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Class of 2029, our teachers, and our entire school community, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support in bringing our \"Gobble Up the Gratitude\" project to life. Your contribution did far more than fund supplies—it created a moment of joy, connection, and appreciation during one of the most hectic and overwhelming times our school has experienced in years.\r\n\r\nOver the past month, and especially in the final week, our campus has been in full-scale transition. More than fifty classrooms, trades/shops, and hundreds of students and staff members have been preparing to move into our brand-new building. What should be an exciting milestone has also come with its share of chaos, exhaustion, and frayed nerves. In the middle of packing, labeling, relocating, and managing constant interruptions, it's easy for energy and morale to sink. This project arrived at exactly the right time—just when our students and teachers needed a reminder of community, purpose, and positivity.\r\n\r\nWhen your packages began arriving, the mood shifted instantly. Students lit up with curiosity and excitement as they opened each box, eagerly inspecting items and envisioning how they might fit into the gratitude grams. There was a genuine sense of wonder as they unpacked pens, notebooks, candy, tumblers, and all the pieces that would become heartfelt tokens of appreciation for their teachers. What could have been a simple classroom task quickly transformed into a collaborative, laughter-filled experience.\r\n\r\nSorting the items became its own adventure. Students worked together in groups, stacking bright notebooks, lining up pens, and arranging the candy \"just right.\" They discussed which items paired best, which colors teachers might like, and how to make each tumbler feel personal. There was joy in the decision-making, pride in the attention to detail, and so much giggling as students compared designs or traded items to perfect their creations. For a little while, the stress of the move disappeared, replaced by teamwork, purpose, and a genuine desire to give back to the adults who support them every day.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe recipients of these gratitude grams were deeply touched. Many were moved by the sincerity and effort our freshmen poured into every tumbler. Teachers commented on how thoughtful, sweet, and uplifting the gesture was—and how much it meant to be recognized by the students they work so hard to guide.","fullyFundedDate":1761075719441,"projectUrl":"project/gobble-up-the-gratitude/9779521/","projectTitle":"Gobble Up the Gratitude","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8938112_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674518454629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aldana"},{"teacherId":1726659,"projectId":9587449,"letterContent":"Now more students can now perform jobs sheets safely with the auto shop PPE-personal protective equipment you helped provide!!\r\nA lot of our supplies get used up or there are not enough for multiple students to work.\r\nThe welding gloves, parts washer gloves, glasses, etc. have students ready to safely work with our waiting for supplies or funds to work in shop.\r\nThis donation shows that you care, and the students see that, and it has a big impact on how they feel about themselves and the importance of the work and learning they are doing and that they must consider always -safety first.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity especially for keeping them safe and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1757548909141,"projectUrl":"project/provide-ppe-for-automotive-tech-stem-stu/9587449/","projectTitle":"Provide PPE for Automotive Tech STEM students to Perform Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amiot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1726659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755115803956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1726659"},{"teacherId":8938112,"projectId":8283249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"In Resin Art, Each Pour Is a Story\" project! Your generosity allowed my freshman to consider bringing literature to life by allowing them the opportunity to create their own resin art pieces inspired by the characters and themes they've explored this year. It was definitely a trial and error project with mistakes, and messes- but that is all part of the process.\r\n\r\nYour gift helped bridge art and literature in a way that empowers students to express themselves creatively while deepening their appreciation for storytelling. We're so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1719069286606,"projectUrl":"project/in-resin-art-each-pour-is-a-story/8283249/","projectTitle":"In Resin Art, Each Pour Is a Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8938112_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674518454629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aldana"},{"teacherId":8938112,"projectId":9761353,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for helping this Halloween two part series come alive in time for our annual Trunk or Treat event at school. The freshman had a blast sorting through all thr Amazon boxes and creating little assembly lines of items. They were able to put together over 50 books-grams filled with toys, chocolates, candys, and special student notes/drawings. For my artsy, creative students it was a real treat being hand picked to contribute to this event in a powerful and meaningful manner. Being given class time to draw and sketch with no limitations was powerful, and I hope this becomes a core memory. To be seen, to be heard, and to be honored is what we all wish for and it couldn't be more true for our freshman students. The Trunk or Treat event was a blast and we were able to hand out items from our safari themed car and treasure chest.","fullyFundedDate":1759103826120,"projectUrl":"project/frights-funds-friendship-our-boo-gr/9761353/","projectTitle":"Frights, Funds, & Friendship: Our Boo-Gram Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8938112_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674518454629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aldana"},{"teacherId":9376901,"projectId":9227033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. The students have been engaged in using the study materials for their EMT exam. The confidence that the students have shown since they started using these materials has gone through the roof!!!! They have been so much more engaged.\r\n\r\nStudents have begun reading the fire books for their book reports. It's been hard to stop them. They are very eager to finish reading the book. The students and I are very thankful for your support to our classroom. Students look forward to using these materials everyday.","fullyFundedDate":1751837808332,"projectUrl":"project/future-first-responders/9227033/","projectTitle":"Future First Responders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeRosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376901"},{"teacherId":1726659,"projectId":9162046,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students with their shop task sheets and assignments by the organizational supplies you provided! \r\nThe use of folders to keep their task sheets and assignments while working, the numbered slots in the storage containers has helped us spend more time on our work and not looking for assignments and supplies all the time.\r\nThese are supplies I continuously reach of pocket for and am very grateful for the support for my students and their success with more hands-on time for their education.\r\nWe greatly appreciate your generosity, and it makes a great difference that the students and teachers see someone cares and supports us!","fullyFundedDate":1750774643914,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-and-folders-to-assist-auto-st/9162046/","projectTitle":"Organizing and Folders to Assist Auto Students in Shop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amiot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1726659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755115803956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1726659"},{"teacherId":5328221,"projectId":9319951,"letterContent":"Our community outdoor movie night was a huge success, and it wouldn't have been possible without your generous support! The snacks and drinks you helped provide made the event feel festive and welcoming for everyone. My students took pride in helping set up, organize, and distribute the treats—they loved being part of something that brought families and friends together.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw all the candy, water, and chips ready to go, their excitement was contagious. It gave them a sense of ownership and teamwork, knowing they helped create a fun experience for others.\r\n\r\nThis project went beyond just handing out snacks—it helped my students learn the value of community involvement, responsibility, and service. They're already brainstorming ways to make our next event even bigger and better. Your support helped spark that enthusiasm and gave them a real sense of accomplishment.","fullyFundedDate":1748442739209,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-through-community-mov/9319951/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness Through Community Movie Night","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berkhin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5328221_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523980640954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-berkhin"},{"teacherId":5328221,"projectId":9319659,"letterContent":"This project may not have involved fancy technology, but it made an incredible difference in creating a positive and supportive environment for my students at the end of the school year. Having snacks, water, and pencils available allowed students to stay focused, energized, and prepared during those final, often stressful weeks of school.\r\n\r\nThe simple act of having what they needed—whether it was a pencil for a test or a snack to get through the day—brought smiles and relief. My students were most excited to see that others cared enough to support them and make their classroom feel like a community.\r\n\r\nFor some students who struggle to bring supplies or who rely on school for meals, this project meant even more. They felt seen, supported, and valued. Your generosity helped end our year on a high note and reminded my students that their hard work matters.","fullyFundedDate":1750256179199,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-the-finish-line-essentials-for/9319659/","projectTitle":"Fueling the Finish Line: Essentials for a Strong Year-End!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berkhin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5328221_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523980640954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-berkhin"},{"teacherId":5328221,"projectId":9253651,"letterContent":"The calculators we received have completely transformed how my students approach math. Before, many struggled to keep up during lessons or lost confidence when calculations became overwhelming. Now, with these new tools, they can focus on understanding concepts, exploring problem-solving strategies, and checking their work with accuracy.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been discovering how much more they can accomplish when they aren't held back by limited access to resources. They love using the calculators during class challenges, review games, and assessments—it has made math feel more interactive and attainable.\r\n\r\nOne student who used to shy away from participating now eagerly volunteers to demonstrate solutions on the board. Having the right tools in hand has given her—and so many others—the confidence to engage fully in learning. This project didn't just provide calculators; it gave my students a sense of empowerment and ownership over their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1750715308554,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-the-learning-divide-the-barrie/9253651/","projectTitle":"Multiply the Learning, Divide the Barriers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berkhin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5328221_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523980640954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-berkhin"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43604","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":819,"numTeachers":77,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":56.2,"schoolId":43604,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bullard - Havens Technical High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bullard - Havens Technical High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/connecticut-department-of-education/bullard-havens-vocational-tech-school/43604"}