{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Columbus Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10079099,"projectId":9462435,"letterContent":"The students have been very interactive with the materials provided by your generous donations. They have used the stack and nest sensory toys to identify colors, follow directions, and engage in play! The transportation items were great for group sessions to engage multiple students at once and help to identify where the different items are used like boats in the ocean, planes in the sky, cars on the road, and trains on the railroad tracks. All of the students were excited to have new materials to interact with and expressed their joy during use.\r\n\r\nThe students I see will continue to work on improving their communication skills across their academic environments. Having access to fun and engaging manipulatives to better generalize their knowledge to life experiences has been great. They especially enjoyed being able to walk up to the new bookshelf to make independent choices for leisure activities once work was completed. We really appreciate your support in getting the students the supplies they need and that will continue to support future students.","fullyFundedDate":1758850675064,"projectUrl":"project/an-interactive-and-safe-environment-that/9462435/","projectTitle":"An Interactive and Safe Environment that Focuses on Sensory Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10079099_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758852932534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10079099"},{"teacherId":1155164,"projectId":10028715,"letterContent":"Thank you ever so much for donating to our ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom! It truly means the absolute world to me and my multilingual learners! We are simply over the moon to have bulletin board paper that will last for ages as it is the \"Better than Paper\" shiplap design. My multilingual learners are so excited to have a spruced-up space to learn and grow in! It means the world for them to be able to have a comfortable space that feels warm and welcoming and this bulletin board paper is just one way to do that! Thank you so much for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1771012222190,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-learners-would-love-bulleti/10028715/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Learners Would LOVE Bulletin Board Paper for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1155164_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604968399594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rtomlinson"},{"teacherId":10245173,"projectId":9827757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to me second grade classroom. My students and I are beyond thrilled with all of the new wonderful materials we are going to be able to use! My second graders were jumping up and down when they saw the boxes stacked up in the classroom the moment that they arrived! We were able to open the boxes together and they were overjoyed with all of the new resources that are available to them! Thank you so much and your donation and kind gesture will be put to great use! Thank you Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768162951266,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-triumphs/9827757/","projectTitle":"Tiny Triumphs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245173_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y842&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757164079705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245173"},{"teacherId":4061033,"projectId":9833496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the students of our community. With your help, you made my 29 students so happy and inspired them to come to school every day.\r\n\r\nThey're building healthy relationships with peers and adults, improving their grades and looking forward to coming to school.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for the generous gift. My students are going to be excited to hear the good news. We need supplies and food to carry on our everyday day classwork.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1766449307646,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-success/9833496/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sikka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4061033_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478627632058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4061033"},{"teacherId":3682830,"projectId":9303187,"letterContent":"The standing desk was a HUGE success! The daily questioning of when they can use the standing desk is more than I can explain. \r\n\r\n My students who struggle sitting benefit most from it. Often I have a student who realizes he cannot maintain his attention and will point and ask if he can use the standing desk. \r\n\r\n It's not only used to keep students focused, but as a positive reward. It also allows students to try to gain experience or knowledge of how their focus works whether if they stand or sit. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1750774649958,"projectUrl":"project/standing-desk-for-learners/9303187/","projectTitle":"Standing Desk for Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piorkowski-Picarazzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3682830_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512439224135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3682830"},{"teacherId":1155164,"projectId":9624769,"letterContent":"Thank you ever so much for donating to our ESL (English as a Second Language) Classroom! It means the absolute world to me and my students! They were simply over the moon to have new scissors for our learning English activities! Unfortunately, ours were very old and rusty and these new scissors are not only new and glide through the paper with ease, but now they are also developmentally appropriate and so much easier to hold and use!! Thank you so much for making this possible for this year and so many more years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1767118810146,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-learners-would-love-scissor/9624769/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Learners Would Love Scissors for Our Projects, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1155164_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604968399594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rtomlinson"},{"teacherId":9094602,"projectId":9636252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation in support of our special education preschool program. Your kindness and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners and their families.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to provide essential resources that help create an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment. These materials support early development, creativity, and independence, giving our students the strong foundation they need during these critical early years.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in the importance of early childhood special education. Your generosity not only enriches our classroom but also helps our students grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a valued partner in our mission. We truly could not do this work without the support of caring community members like you.","fullyFundedDate":1761937397947,"projectUrl":"project/wizards-at-play-in-the-enchanted-village/9636252/","projectTitle":"Wizards at Play in the Enchanted Village of Endless Imaginations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9094602_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y908&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749850382386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9094602"},{"teacherId":6795711,"projectId":9410466,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous donations. The kids loved seeing the new rug and couldn't wait to sit on the brand-new blue cube chairs!\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying that I apologize for the delay as this time of year is hectic as you know, and the kids and I have been super busy at circle time, on the great rug, learning and singing. The cube chairs help some of my little ones attend with greater ease and lets them be aware of their own personal space. The rug is interactive as well and it is such an inviting place for the class to gather for morning meeting, circle time, or music. \r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness and donations are so greatly appreciated, especially in an inner-city school, where budgets can be tight. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to think of us and allow us to grow as a classroom and allow my students to thrive!\r\n\r\nHappy Holidays!!","fullyFundedDate":1757440057921,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-content-and-calm/9410466/","projectTitle":"Comfortable, Content, and Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6795711_orig.jpg?crop=224,224,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729262153376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6795711"},{"teacherId":8016595,"projectId":9234401,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning! The new resources—carpet markers, construction paper, magnetic blocks, Crayola jumbo crayons, and Elmer jumbo glue sticks—have opened up a world of possibilities for my students.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. The carpet markers instantly became a favorite—they couldn't wait to claim their spots and dive into activities with a new sense of ownership and organization\r\n\r\n\r\nYour contribution gave my students more than just supplies; it gave them tools to imagine, build, and grow. Thank you for being part of our journey","fullyFundedDate":1746785569200,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-through-art/9234401/","projectTitle":"Creativity Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8016595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706913508857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8016595"},{"teacherId":7490669,"projectId":6580232,"letterContent":"When the new resources arrived, my students were immediately excited and curious. One of the first projects we used them for were for working projects. Having access to these materials allowed my students to engage in hands-on learning that we couldn't do before. They explained their idea to the class using the new materials, and the others quickly built on it. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them couldn't wait to dive in and start exploring. Some even asked, \"Do we really get to keep using these?\" Their enthusiasm showed me just how much of an impact these resources are already making in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1659726199401,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-lesson-materials/6580232/","projectTitle":"Small Group Lesson Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faiella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7490669"},{"teacherId":4061033,"projectId":9371642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We truly appreciate your commitment to the students of our community. With your help and donation, you made my 29 students so happy and eager to come to school every day. They're building healthy relationships with peers and adults, improving their grades and looking forward to coming to school.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generous gift. My students are so excited to hear the good news. We need the borders for our new classroom set up. Thank you, again, for your support and believing in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Sikka","fullyFundedDate":1758223904512,"projectUrl":"project/food-and-drinks-for-scholars/9371642/","projectTitle":"Food and Drinks for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sikka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4061033_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478627632058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4061033"},{"teacherId":6795711,"projectId":9282098,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution that allowed my preschool special needs classroom to witness the incredible transformation of caterpillars into butterflies. Your support made it possible for my students to experience one of nature's most magical processes right in our classroom—and the impact was truly extraordinary.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, hands-on, sensory-rich experiences are essential to learning. Watching caterpillars grow, form chrysalises, and emerge as butterflies provided a unique opportunity to engage their curiosity and stimulate their senses.\r\n\r\nEach day, my students eagerly observed the caterpillars, noticing changes and asking questions. Even those with limited verbal communication found ways to express excitement—pointing, smiling, and using gestures to share what they saw. The transformation process helped build vocabulary, encouraged observational skills, and supported emotional development as students learned to care for living creatures and wait for change.\r\n\r\nWhen the butterflies finally emerged, the joy in the room was amazing. We celebrated together, and students participated in releasing the butterflies into our school garden. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of experiential learning and for supporting a classroom where every child is celebrated and encouraged to grow. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746486473445,"projectUrl":"project/watch-our-kids-blossom-like-butterflies/9282098/","projectTitle":"Watch Our Kids Blossom Like Butterflies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6795711_orig.jpg?crop=224,224,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729262153376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6795711"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43415","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":546,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":57.0,"schoolId":43415,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Columbus Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Columbus Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/columbus-elementary-school/43415"}