{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Benjamin Carson Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":10230399,"letterContent":"The students have appreciated the clean clothes that you have provided for us. Young children often have accidents during the school day and their parents are unable to bring them clean clothes because they are at work. These accidents include bathroom issues, spilled milk, or bloody noses. It is a huge comfort to have a pile of various sized clothes for children to wear so that they do not feel embarassed. They have clean, dry clothes and they can finish out their school day. Without you, these clothes would not be available.","fullyFundedDate":1778062023320,"projectUrl":"project/clean-clothes-for-kids/10230399/","projectTitle":"Clean Clothes for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":10231301,"letterContent":"As you can see, our classroom was well-stocked with all the necessities of keeping the students clean and healthy. The wipes and paper towels are important after breakfast to wash off our tables and clean any spills or messes. We use the hand sanitizer each day especially before lunch. The Kleenex keeps our noses clean or help when we loose a tooth. Your generosity has helped our class run smoothly and ultimately prevent the spread of colds and flu. We are grateful for your support and creating a classroom with \"healthy hands and minds\"","fullyFundedDate":1777999270511,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-hands-healthy-minds/10231301/","projectTitle":"Healthy Hands, Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":10232289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the tools we need to succeed. We use dry-erase markers each day during, literacy, spelling and math. The notebooks are used for non-fiction topics such as health, social studies, and science. The journals are important during writing to learn about sentences and write our own stories. All of the students come from low income households and their parents cannot provide the tools they need. These crucial supplies would not be available without your generosity and we are grateful to you.","fullyFundedDate":1777982253762,"projectUrl":"project/our-daily-tools/10232289/","projectTitle":"Our Daily Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":10230593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the metal planter, trellis, seeds and bulbs. The students love to garden and learn so much about life science through planting. Students learn the parts of a plant and plant needs and they can watch what happens in real life. Since our students are city kids they do not have much experience with growing. Your generosity has helped them learn new skills. It is my hope that through these experiences they will bloom in their own planting skills and hopefully become life-long gardeners.","fullyFundedDate":1777979042839,"projectUrl":"project/up-up-and-bloom/10230593/","projectTitle":"Up, Up, and Bloom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9989325,"letterContent":"As you can see, we used the supplies you provided us at the end of the school year. The are supplies we use each and every day. The wipes are used on a daily basis for breakfast messes and art spills. The clothes came in handy for accidents and milk spills. The dry-erase markers are a constant staple in our classroom. We are so grateful to you for these much-needed supplies and they made the final weeks of school much more manageable. Thank you for your generosity and support of the work we do in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777978627651,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-room/9989325/","projectTitle":"Restock the Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":5873284,"projectId":6348688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, our room has been transformed into a bright, welcoming, and engaging space for our young learners.\r\n\r\nThe bulletin boards, calendar, and colorful posters are more than just decorations—they help our students feel comfortable, excited, and ready to learn each day. The welcoming displays create a sense of belonging, while the academic posters support important skills like numbers, letters, and routines in a fun and visual way.\r\n\r\nAt this age, the environment plays such an important role in learning. Thanks to you, our classroom is now a place where students feel inspired, confident, and eager to explore new ideas.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and support. You are helping create a positive and meaningful learning experience for every child in our class.","fullyFundedDate":1651152887390,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-educational-environment/6348688/","projectTitle":"Creating an Educational Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buffmyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5873284"},{"teacherId":5873284,"projectId":5741972,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom's basic needs project. Because of you, we now have essential supplies like disinfecting wipes that help keep our classroom clean, safe, and ready for learning each day.\r\n\r\nWith 40 young students sharing materials and spaces, these items make a huge difference in maintaining a healthy environment where students can focus, grow, and thrive. Your support helps ensure that our classroom runs smoothly and that students can learn in a space that feels cared for and protected.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our students' well-being. Your generosity impacts our classroom in meaningful ways every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1631208854240,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/5741972/","projectTitle":"Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buffmyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5873284"},{"teacherId":1679433,"projectId":9476442,"letterContent":"I am so sorry I haven't written earlier! We have been so grateful for the gifts of supplied and very busy using them daily! Your donations have gotten us through daily play times and refilled our play dough. We have done so many art projects including our mother's day gifts using the glue sticks, crayons and markers! Parents have appreciated our bright colored paper for notes home and field trips slips. The list goes on! We are so very grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nWhen I reached out for this support in the beginning of year I was so heartened to see how generous so many people were. My students are so appreciative of the notebooks for writing their wonderful ideas! Their assessment folders will go home soon so their parents can see all the great progress they have made this school year. All this is possible because of you generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1756130866976,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-with-the-basics/9476442/","projectTitle":"Let's Start with the Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1679433"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9959585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new set of handbells. Both first grade classes are enjoying them and we are now able to play together. The students are experiencing music in a whole new way because they aren't just singing, they are playing an instrument! They are learning about notes, pitch, and rhythm. They are also learning their letters and colors when they follow along with the music on the Smartboard. Our music teacher is impressed with all they have learned outside of his class.\r\nAll this new musical knowlege would not be possible without you. We are grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766520976244,"projectUrl":"project/more-handbells-please/9959585/","projectTitle":"More Handbells Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9962740,"letterContent":"As you can see we are enjoying our new science supplies during Free Choice time. We are learning about microscopes, telescopes, and binoculars. It is fun to see the budding scientists explore these real-world tools. \r\nWe are also enjoying our rover. The student who chose the rover couldn't wait for it to come out of the box and it complements the rocket we already have. We could not have these wonderful materials without you! You have made learning about the solar system fun using these hands-on materials. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1766015428421,"projectUrl":"project/the-universe-up-close-and-far-away/9962740/","projectTitle":"The Universe, Up Close and Far Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9921874,"letterContent":"As you can see, our indoor recess time is so much fun because of your donation to our classroom project. The long winter is boring when we stay in each day and we need fun and exciting things to do. We are thankful that you got us new materials to use. We are enjoying playing with Play-doh and using the rolling pins for our creations. We are drawing pictures using the construction paper that we can also cut and glue. Because of your generosity, we can now enjoy our time indoors. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764609138574,"projectUrl":"project/molding-bright-futures-during-indoor-rec/9921874/","projectTitle":"Molding Bright Futures During Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9880524,"letterContent":"As you can see, the student LOVE the marble run and the Life Cycle Kit. Students are expanding their knowledge of science through play. The enjoy making the maze and then watching the marbles roll down. They are also learning about metamorphosis of butterflies and the life cycle of frogs. We can match the parent and their young with the Animal Cards. Without your generosity, these supplies would not be part of our classroom learning. We are grateful to you for supporting out class and public schools.","fullyFundedDate":1763251100301,"projectUrl":"project/from-marbles-to-metamorphosis-a-stem-ad/9880524/","projectTitle":"From Marbles to Metamorphosis: A STEM Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68357","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":282,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":91,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.0,"schoolId":68357,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Benjamin Carson Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Benjamin Carson Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/dr-benjamin-carson-academy/68357"}