{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Helen B Montgomery School 50","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4401076,"projectId":10144231,"letterContent":"My sincerest thank you from my students and I for your donation and thoughtfulness. September was a great start to our school year and the kids have loved the projects so far. We will be learning about Keith Haring and street art and creating our very own graffiti projects including students drawing their own names in a graffiti style . Older students will be doing more sophisticated projects such as creating their own train cars. This can all be done thanks to you ! We hope you enjoy the beautiful colors of Fall!","fullyFundedDate":1779370463589,"projectUrl":"project/graffiti-books/10144231/","projectTitle":"Graffiti Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4401076_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491052830210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4401076"},{"teacherId":1787520,"projectId":10240732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project!! It is so nice to have official mailboxes in the classroom for the students to make it easier to organize themselves and find materials. This is extra helpful for passing out homework and having a space for materials that students might need where they can help themselves. This helps students become more independent as well as take responsibility for learning materials that they may need. Something so simple can make such a big difference. Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778045874142,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success/10240732/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1787520_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664578572077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mmeyer"},{"teacherId":1787520,"projectId":10229508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! Math is so much more fun when it involves games and it is hands-on. Using the graph paper, there is so much that they can do and have fun too! Every day the kids warm up for math with a game or partner activity and the games make it so easy. The kids are excited to play and don't even realize how much they are learning. This is what makes this project so helpful, it makes learning fun. Thank you so much for your generous donations and for making this project a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1778333179496,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-math/10229508/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1787520_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664578572077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mmeyer"},{"teacherId":1787520,"projectId":9959515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your VERY generous donation!! My students are so lucky to be able to use materials all because of you. The crayons and markers offer endless extensions with every subject. The possibilities are endless! We are able to use them for projects, math foldables and to bring their writing to life. It makes a difference for everyone to be able to have the same supplies and I am so appreciative!! It has made such a difference.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for thinking of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1777052281016,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-the-classroom/9959515/","projectTitle":"Creativity in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1787520_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664578572077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mmeyer"},{"teacherId":1787520,"projectId":10229464,"letterContent":"Headphones are such a necessity in the classroom and having a complete set is just amazing! It is so much easier to have a class set of them so that everyone has a pair to use every day. It has been so amazing since our headphones arrived and we don't have to worry about it. Thank you so much for your very generous donations to this project! It has made such a big difference in the classroom and it has impacted learning in such a positive way. The microphones and the bright colors are a bonus! Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1778089886013,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-tech-support/10229464/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Tech Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1787520_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664578572077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mmeyer"},{"teacherId":4385207,"projectId":10342604,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our headphones, doodle boards, and math toolkits!\r\nYour generosity gives my students the exact tools they need to succeed. The headphones will block distractions during digital reading and math lessons, keeping the classroom quiet and focused. With the doodle boards, students can practice writing and math without fear of mistakes—they just erase and try again! Finally, the pencil box toolkits store tactile counters and cubes right at their desks, empowering them to become independent, hands-on problem solvers.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and building our students' confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1787156945755,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-ready-to-learn/10342604/","projectTitle":"Organized and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4385207_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775671120462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4385207"},{"teacherId":10172023,"projectId":10173755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for completely funding our project, \"Small Groups: Bridging Reading & Math Gaps.\" Your generous donations have made a profound impact on my kindergarten classroom, and your support will continue to benefit my students throughout the entire school year.\r\nThe new resources have completely transformed our daily learning environment. Thanks to your kindness, we are experiencing the following benefits:\r\nVibrant, Reusable Materials: Being able to print center materials in full color and laminate them has been a game-changer. My students can now see crucial details they previously missed. Furthermore, the laminating pouches and dry-erase markers allow us to save valuable paper and resources.\r\nBoosted Confidence: The dry-erase markers have been especially impactful for my most reluctant writers. The ability to easily erase a mistake and try again has given them the confidence to take risks and grow.\r\nIncreased Engagement: To build the focus and independence needed for small-group centers, I introduced a classroom treasure box filled with the items you provided. The opportunity to earn these treasures for demonstrating grit and trying their best was met with pure cheering and excitement.\r\nTargeted Learning: We look forward to introducing the new learning games sequentially as we cover each math and reading concept this year.\r\nMy kindergarten students truly understand that your donation was a personal gift to our classroom. While their thank-you pictures and written words reflect the very beginning stages of kindergarten development, the joy and excitement behind them are immense.\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and your commitment to providing an engaging education to our most vulnerable learners. You have truly chosen to make a difference in our lives.","fullyFundedDate":1779219436891,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-bridging-reading-math-ga/10173755/","projectTitle":"Small Groups: Bridging Reading & Math Gaps","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10172023_orig.jpg?crop=921,921,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774791904077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10172023"},{"teacherId":4401076,"projectId":10316835,"letterContent":"A sincere thank you for all of your support. We haven't done this special project yet since we've only been in school a few weeks. However, it is the next project we will be doing. We are going to go outside on a nature walk to collect leaves and other nature items to create our cyanotypes with. I'm sure it'll be a huge hit because it's something brand new. \r\nInstead I've shared a few photos of what we've been working on this week using oil crayons and water colors to learn about lines. Enjoy the pictures !!","fullyFundedDate":1786626371308,"projectUrl":"project/cyanotype-game-pieces/10316835/","projectTitle":"Cyanotype Game Pieces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4401076_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491052830210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4401076"},{"teacherId":4385207,"projectId":10185342,"letterContent":"Your generous gift has completely transformed our daily classroom experience and brought incredible warmth and excitement to our students.The Unboxing and First ReactionsWhen we first unrolled the brand-new classroom carpet, the children gasped in pure excitement and immediately asked if they could sit on it. Their eyes went wide as they took in the vibrant colors, and a few students literally started cheering. They spent the first few minutes running their hands over the soft fabric, amazed that this beautiful new space was just for them. It made our classroom feel like a true community and showed them that people care deeply about their comfort and learning.How We Are Using the New SpaceOur new carpet has instantly become the heart of our daily routine, especially during morning meetings and read-aloud sessions. Just yesterday, the students gathered on the rug for our interactive storytime, and for the first time, everyone had their own comfortable, defined space to sit. Having this dedicated area has completely changed the energy of our lessons; the children are much more focused, collaborative, and eager to sit together to share their ideas during group discussions.Next Steps in Our ClassroomMoving forward, we are using our new rug as the launchpad for a peer-reading project. Next week, students will pair up with a \"reading buddy\" to sit on the carpet together and practice their buddy-reading skills. This comfortable space will allow them to relax and focus entirely on building their literacy and communication skills. We are so grateful for your kindness in making our classroom a cozy, welcoming place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1781710498854,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time/10185342/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4385207_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775671120462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4385207"},{"teacherId":10539451,"projectId":10354859,"letterContent":"Flexible seating has made a huge impact on my students. It has provided support for my students to work from a different location than their table. The floor cushions has made it easier for my students to know where their place on the carpet is and it has provided support for them to stay in their one spot during the lesson presentation! Thank you for your generous donations in making it possible for my students to have flexible seating and choices where to complete their assignments! My students stay on task longer because they can work in their favorite location in the room. We all appreciate you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1783104760612,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-in-1st-grade/10354859/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating in 1st grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallenbeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10539451_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783019375970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10539451"},{"teacherId":4560651,"projectId":10090992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your generous donations toward purchasing headphones for the Helen Barrett Montgomery library. My students were very excited to use brand new headphones instead of the old, mismatched pairs I have collected over the years. \r\n\r\nThe new headphones allow students to concentrate on their own work as they block out noise from their classmates. They also allow students to listen to videos and translations of articles, which is priceless in a school with a large population of students who are learning English. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1778022669622,"projectUrl":"project/library-headphones/10090992/","projectTitle":"Library Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4560651_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500582259520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-ryan24"},{"teacherId":4401076,"projectId":10129277,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for donating the art supplies to our classroom. We were getting pretty low on a lot of the basic materials that students use every single day, so your generosity came at the perfect time.\r\n\r\nIt's amazing how quickly simple things like paper, markers, pencils, glue, crayons, paint, and other everyday supplies get used up when you have so many young artists creating all day long. These are the kinds of materials that often get taken for granted, but they're truly the foundation of everything we do in the art room. Having a fresh supply means students can focus on being creative instead of worrying about whether we have enough materials to go around.\r\n\r\nYour donation will be put to immediate use and will benefit so many kids throughout the school year. Whether they're drawing their first self-portrait, experimenting with color mixing, building a sculpture, or simply learning how to express themselves through art, these supplies help make those experiences possible.\r\n\r\nAs an art teacher, one of the best parts of my job is seeing students light up when they get excited about creating something they're proud of. Having the tools they need makes a huge difference in their confidence and willingness to try new things. Thanks to your kindness, they'll have those opportunities.\r\n\r\nI also appreciate that you took the time to think of our classroom. Donations like this may seem simple, but they have a real impact. They stretch our resources further and allow us to spend more time making art and less time worrying about running out of essentials.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us in the art room, thank you again for your support and generosity. Your contribution will be used often and appreciated every single day. It's people like you who help keep creativity alive and make our classroom a more inspiring place for students to learn, explore, and have fun.\r\n\r\nWe're incredibly grateful, and we truly appreciate your willingness to help stock our shelves with the basics we need. Thank you for making a difference for our young artists!","fullyFundedDate":1773758401519,"projectUrl":"project/running-low-on-basics/10129277/","projectTitle":"Running Low On Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4401076_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491052830210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4401076"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21501","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":597,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":71.3,"schoolId":21501,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Helen B Montgomery School 50 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Helen B Montgomery School 50","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/rochester-city-school-district/helen-b-montgomery-school-50/21501"}