{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"New Bridge School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8619976,"projectId":10153901,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the books! Many of my Spanish speakers paired up with my English speakers to read the books together. They would take turns reading in their home and they not only got practice reading, but they were able to learn about their classmates cultures and languages. Many of my English speakers commented about how hard it was to just read in English and how impressed the were with their Spanish speaking classmates learning to read in both English and Spanish. My Spanish speakers also appreciated being able to read in their native language and they felt acknowledged in the classroom.\r\nThank You for uniting my class in reading and for helping all my students become better readers.","fullyFundedDate":1773840912153,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-books-to-improve-english-la/10153901/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Books to Improve English Language Learners Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eldredge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8619976"},{"teacherId":7529586,"projectId":9924437,"letterContent":"The impact of your generosity was felt the moment my second graders saw their winter break packages. Thanks to this grant, every single student went home for the holidays equipped with a favorite book we had picked out together, a pair of cozy socks, and their very own reading light. For these kids, many of whom don't have a shelf of books or a quiet reading corner at home, these weren't just items—they were an invitation to a special experience. By pairing the physical comfort of warm socks with the independence of a personal reading light, you helped me create a cozy sanctuary for literacy within each child's home, turning reading into a highly anticipated holiday ritual.\r\n\r\nWhen the kids walked back into our classroom after the break, the energy was absolutely magical. They couldn't wait to tell me about their reading adventures. I had students proudly whisper that they used their new lights to read under their blankets past bedtime, and others who couldn't stop talking about how warm their feet were while finishing their books. For my students, this grant provided a profound sense of pride and equity. You didn't just give them supplies; you made every single child in my room feel seen, valued, and deeply supported by a community that believes in them. Thank you for keeping their spark for reading alive during our time apart.","fullyFundedDate":1764607788161,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-at-home-empowering-young-minds-wit/9924437/","projectTitle":"Cozy at Home: Empowering Young Minds with Comfort and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7529586_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669526146056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7529586"},{"teacherId":7106999,"projectId":10017150,"letterContent":"Your incredible generosity has officially turned our classroom into a hub of imagination and discovery! By providing the tools for listening comprehension and a library of fantasy adventures, you've given my K-6 students a way to \"read with their ears\" while their eyes follow along. In our school, this technology serves as a bridge. \r\nIt allows students to access complex, high-level vocabulary and intricate plotlines that they might not be ready to tackle solo yet. It isn't just about \"listening\"—it's about building the mental stamina and visualization skills that are the foundation of lifelong literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1769021431117,"projectUrl":"project/fantasy-books/10017150/","projectTitle":"Fantasy Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106999"},{"teacherId":7106999,"projectId":9973897,"letterContent":"The integration of high-quality audio technology has completely transformed our literacy block, turning passive hearing into active, engaged listening for my K-6 students. By utilizing specialized listening centers and noise-canceling headphones, my students can now dive deep into immersive storytelling and phonics exercises without the distraction of a busy classroom. This technology bridges the gap between decoding words and true comprehension; for many of our younger learners, hearing the rhythm and inflection of a skilled narrator helps them model their own fluency and better visualize the narrative.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has undoubtedly been the newfound independence this technology provides. They light up when they realize they can \"unlock\" a story on their own, controlling the pace of their learning with a simple tap. This has been especially impactful for my English Language Learners and students with auditory processing needs. One student in particular, who previously struggled to stay focused during traditional read-alouds, has blossomed into one of our most enthusiastic listeners. With the clarity provided by his own headset, he no longer feels overwhelmed by background noise and is now the first to raise his hand to explain the plot's \"big idea.\" Your support has turned a challenging skill into a daily highlight, giving every student a front-row seat to the magic of language.","fullyFundedDate":1767630380283,"projectUrl":"project/listening-together/9973897/","projectTitle":"Listening Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106999"},{"teacherId":8547082,"projectId":10125982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project. Because of your support, my 3rd graders were able to receive new headphones that made a meaningful difference in their learning experience, especially during the final stretch of the school year. Your contribution came at the perfect time. As we approached end-of-year assessments, students needed reliable, comfortable headphones to fully engage in online testing. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and commitment to education. Your impact is truly appreciated, and it has made a lasting difference in the lives of my students. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776092954022,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-kids/10125982/","projectTitle":"Headphones For Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jakoubek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8547082_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692079659798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8547082"},{"teacherId":7358252,"projectId":10003084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your contributions have had an amazing impact on my students, and I can't wait to share how they've benefitted. Reading in my classroom has become a dynamic and interactive experience, thanks to the graphic novels and other resources you've helped provide. Students are more engaged than ever, eagerly picking up the new books. he math fact games have also been a fun way to integrate reading and learning in a more hands-on, playful way. Students now look forward to reading time, as it feels more like an adventure than a lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1769021337384,"projectUrl":"project/mind-builders/10003084/","projectTitle":"Mind Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castellanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7358252_orig.jpg?crop=1196,1196,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627512154445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7358252"},{"teacherId":8547082,"projectId":10118028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project. Your support is truly appreciated and will make a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of our 30 students. Because of your kindness, we are able to bring life cycle science to life in an exciting, hands on way by hatching chicks right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThis project gives students the opportunity to experience something they might not otherwise have access to. Instead of only reading about life cycles in a book, they will observe the entire process firsthand while incubating the eggs to watching the chicks hatch. This real-world connection helps students better understand scientific concepts and makes learning more engaging and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1774577697925,"projectUrl":"project/life-cycle-science/10118028/","projectTitle":"Life Cycle Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jakoubek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8547082_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692079659798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8547082"},{"teacherId":7133767,"projectId":9922441,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited and grateful when they received their winter gifts. As they opened their hats, gloves, and cozy socks, their faces lit up with smiles and surprise. Many immediately put their items on and showed them to friends, comparing colors and patterns. The holiday cups and ornaments added an extra layer of joy, giving students a chance to decorate, create, and express themselves. Our classroom was filled with laughter, creativity, and holiday cheer.\r\n\r\nSeveral students shared how thankful they were and how much they loved their gifts. For some, these items provided much-needed warmth during the cold winter months, while for others, the ornaments became special keepsakes to take home and share with family. Your generosity made each child feel valued, cared for, and celebrated. Thank you for helping create such a meaningful and memorable experience for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764687783595,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-warm-hearts-winter-gear-for/9922441/","projectTitle":"Warm Hands, Warm Hearts: Winter Gear for 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Witkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7133767_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582518965379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7133767"},{"teacherId":8547082,"projectId":9853598,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom project. Your support has made a real difference, helping us provide warm beanies, gloves, cuddly reading buddy stuffed animals, and more to our students. These items not only keep our children cozy but also foster a sense of comfort and joy during their learning experience. We can't thank you enough for making this possible. Your contribution means the world to me and to my students who benefit from it every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764687231845,"projectUrl":"project/warming-hearts/9853598/","projectTitle":"Warming Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jakoubek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8547082_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692079659798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8547082"},{"teacherId":7358252,"projectId":9922450,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of gift bags, beanies, gloves, and socks for my students. Your kindness will help keep them warm, comfortable, and cared for during the colder months. When students feel warm and supported, they are better able to focus, participate, and learn each day. Your generosity shows our students that their community values them, and it has made a meaningful impact on both their well-being and their learning. Thank you so much for thinking of my students this year!","fullyFundedDate":1764609085373,"projectUrl":"project/warm-winter/9922450/","projectTitle":"Warm Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castellanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7358252_orig.jpg?crop=1196,1196,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627512154445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7358252"},{"teacherId":7358252,"projectId":9709103,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of computer mice for my students. Your support has truly made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Having computer mice has made it much easier for students to navigate their laptops, especially during daily lessons, assessments, and independent practice. Many students previously struggled with using touchpads, which often slowed them down and caused frustration. With the mice, students are now more confident, focused, and efficient when completing digital assignments. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1757949735458,"projectUrl":"project/online-stem/9709103/","projectTitle":"Online STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castellanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7358252_orig.jpg?crop=1196,1196,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627512154445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7358252"},{"teacherId":10022625,"projectId":9922446,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom was able to celebrate the season with warmth, creativity, and a deep sense of belonging. When students first saw the hats, gloves, socks, books, and craft materials, their reactions were immediate and heartfelt—smiles, excited whispers, and a few quiet moments of pride as they realized everyone was receiving the same care and attention. The \"positive pickle\" ornaments, a nod to a long-running class joke, sparked laughter and connection, reinforcing the idea that our classroom is a community where shared experiences matter.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources in meaningful ways throughout our daily routines. Students have begun reading their new chapter books during independent reading time, proudly using their handmade bookmarks. The gingerbread ornament craft became a powerful class activity, giving students the opportunity to create a gift for someone else—an experience that encouraged generosity, thoughtfulness, and reflection. Many students shared who they planned to give their ornament to and why, turning the project into a lesson on kindness and gratitude.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these materials continue to support both academic and social-emotional learning. Students are building stamina and confidence as readers with books they can truly call their own, while the shared memories from these activities strengthen our classroom culture. Because of your support, my students not only gained tangible resources, but also the reminder that people beyond our classroom care deeply about their success and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1764687414723,"projectUrl":"project/merry-and-bright-classroom-celebration/9922446/","projectTitle":"Merry and Bright Classroom Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10022625_orig.jpg?crop=2046,2046,x10,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746802510638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mclaughlin4nbs"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109535","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":666,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":109535,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about New Bridge School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"New Bridge School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/ogden-school-district/new-bridge-elementary-school/109535"}