{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Newberry Math & Science Academy","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5519603,"projectId":9229340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating to our classroom. We are so grateful for your support! This project was extremely important to me. The books on this list are considered \"banned\" in some places and I believe that makes them even more important to have in the classroom because it allows students to explore intellectual freedom, explore diverse perspectives and engage in critical thinking, foster empathy and understanding and provide a platform for diverse voices! As a teacher, this is a top priority!","fullyFundedDate":1744227899136,"projectUrl":"project/im-with-the-banned/9229340/","projectTitle":"I'm With the Banned","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trigsted","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5519603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532918263571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shydlowski"},{"teacherId":5519603,"projectId":8809083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating to our classroom. We are so grateful for your support! I love to begin my early grades classes with a STEM book that ties into our content while allowing us to work on literary skills! This project was full of amazing STEM centered books that my young students loved! The Questioneers books are a class favorite because they were able to see themselves in the characters and make the connection that they too can be scientists and engineers now and when they grow up!","fullyFundedDate":1731523727032,"projectUrl":"project/stem-reading/8809083/","projectTitle":"STEM Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trigsted","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5519603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532918263571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shydlowski"},{"teacherId":5519603,"projectId":8743517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating to our classroom project! We are so grateful for you. This projects focused on materials to make math fun! We were able to build three separate math challenges that students could complete at our Family STEM Night! The math floor puzzle was a huge hit and my personal favorite! Simple materials like dominos or floor puzzle mats can be used to create truly stand out activities that allows students to play games while practicing their math! A win for both students and teachers!","fullyFundedDate":1726530053833,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-fun/8743517/","projectTitle":"Math Is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trigsted","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5519603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532918263571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shydlowski"},{"teacherId":5519603,"projectId":8631218,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for supporting our classroom project. It is so important to me to make sure my students have everything they need to be successful and with your help I am able to make that happen. This project was majority focused on the atmosphere of the classroom allowing it to be organized and not overly stimulating. In having a warm classroom environment students are able to focus and be engaged which allows them to spend their time in class focusing on their learning. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1726686691226,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-vibes/8631218/","projectTitle":"Classroom Vibes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trigsted","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5519603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532918263571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shydlowski"},{"teacherId":9497724,"projectId":9538943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, \"Every Learner Counts: TPT Resources for Special Education Success!\" Because of your kindness, my students now have access to high-quality Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed me to provide differentiated, engaging, and research-based instructional materials specifically designed to meet the unique needs of learners with disabilities. These resources support individualized instruction, reinforce essential skills, and give students multiple ways to access learning—ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students are more confident, motivated, and actively engaged in their learning. The structured visuals, hands-on activities, and targeted practice included in these resources have helped students make progress toward their academic and functional goals. Most importantly, they feel seen, supported, and capable—something every learner deserves.\r\n\r\nIn special education, the right tools can transform challenges into opportunities. Because of you, I am better equipped to meet my students where they are and help them grow at their own pace. Your generosity has directly impacted not only their learning outcomes, but also their self-esteem and love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the idea that every learner counts. Your support has made a lasting impact that will continue far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1764598866118,"projectUrl":"project/every-learner-counts-tpt-resources-for/9538943/","projectTitle":"Every Learner Counts: TPT Resources for Special Education Sucess!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Micah Espiritu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497724"},{"teacherId":9497724,"projectId":9226226,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a beautiful new collection of books that is already making a difference in our classroom. We are using these resources during our daily independent reading time, in small reading groups, and for shared class discussions. Just last week, we started a project where students chose a book from our new collection and created a \"book talk\" to share with their peers. This project not only helps build reading comprehension but also gives them confidence to speak in front of others.\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, the excitement was contagious. Students eagerly unpacked the boxes, flipping through pages, pointing out favorite characters, and exclaiming, \"I've always wanted to read this one!\" Several of my reluctant readers immediately picked up titles that spoke to their interests and were fully engaged from the very first day.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are working on building stronger reading fluency and comprehension. The next step in our classroom is for students to use these books as part of literature circles, where they will read, discuss, and make connections together in small groups. This collaborative work will help them deepen their understanding, strengthen social skills, and develop a real love of reading that extends beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought joy, motivation, and opportunity to my students. Thank you for giving them the gift of books and helping them grow as readers and learners.","fullyFundedDate":1751386745535,"projectUrl":"project/developing-better-readers/9226226/","projectTitle":"Developing Better Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Micah Espiritu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497724"},{"teacherId":4368405,"projectId":9283968,"letterContent":"Words feel inadequate, yet I must try to find the perfect ones to express the sheer depth of gratitude that my students and I feel for your incredible support of our DonorsChoose project, \"A Good Word.\" When we first launched this campaign, the goal seemed ambitious: to equip every student with their own high-quality dictionary and to provide copies of Nikki Grimes' powerful novel, Bronx Masquerade. The reality of watching these resources arrive and seeing them immediately incorporated into our 7th-grade literacy curriculum has been nothing short of transformative. The arrival of the personal dictionaries has introduced a new kind of independence and ownership into our reading time. Students no longer wait for me to define vocabulary; instead, they instinctively reach for their books, their fingers tracing the spines, the physical act of finding a definition becoming a quiet, empowering ritual. This tangible, individualized tool fosters a sense of scholarly responsibility, turning vocabulary acquisition from a passive chore into an active, hands-on investigation. We have seen immediate evidence of this shift in their writing, as they integrate new, precisely defined words with confidence, having moved past vague estimations to truly grasp and apply the nuances of language. This foundational gift of reference materials will serve as the bedrock for all future learning, helping them decode everything from their social studies texts to their science diagrams, ensuring that every 7th grader has the necessary tools to unlock the complexity of the world around them. Thank you, not just for the books, but for giving them the personal key to lifelong literacy.\r\n\r\nThe impact of the novel, Bronx Masquerade, moves far beyond mere vocabulary building; it has fundamentally reshaped our approach to identity, voice, and community within the classroom walls. We chose this novel specifically because of its focus on the power of poetry and the diverse inner lives of students attending a fictional high school in the Bronx. For our 8th graders, many of whom are navigating the challenging search for their own self-definition, seeing characters struggle with and ultimately articulate their identity through the raw, honest medium of poetry has been a profound experience. The book follows Wesley Boone, who starts an open mic session in the school cafeteria, allowing his classmates, previously defined by their surface appearances or stereotypes, to reveal their true selves. Since receiving the copies, our classroom has transformed into a living poetry café, where students, inspired by the book's format, are now writing and sharing their own deeply personal narratives. They are using the dictionaries to ensure they select the most perfect, impactful mot juste for their poems—a beautiful synergy between the two donated resources. Discussions about the novel have been richer and more nuanced than any literary analysis we have done previously, simply because every student has been able to annotate, highlight, and own their copy, making the story a personal journal as much as a class text. We discuss themes of courage, vulnerability, and the importance of truly listening to one another. Moments of recognition have been incredibly powerful: a student realizing they share a fear with one of the characters, or another feeling empowered to share a piece of their family history because the novel modeled that bravery. Your donation didn't just provide 30 copies of a book; it provided a shared cultural experience, a mirror for them to examine their own lives, and a safe stage for them to find and use their own unique voice, turning abstract ideas about self-expression into concrete, courageous action.\r\n\r\nFinally, we want to extend a tremendous thank you to everyone who not only funded the \"A Good Word\" project but also took the time to share it with your networks. That act of sharing is just as valuable as the monetary donation itself, as it amplifies the needs of public school classrooms and brings new allies to the cause of education. You turned a local classroom need into a successful, community-supported initiative. These dictionaries and novels are not fleeting resources; they are permanent fixtures that will remain in the classroom library, influencing countless future classes of 7th graders who walk through these doors. Your generosity has established a lasting legacy of literacy and artistic freedom here, ensuring that hundreds of future students will benefit from owning a tool to define the world and from reading a text that encourages them to define themselves. Thank you for believing in the power of books, for supporting the hard work of these young scholars, and for giving them the essential equipment to become strong, articulate, and confident communicators. We are eternally grateful for your partnership in making literacy a priority.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nJoel Spears 7th/8th Grade ELA Teacher\r\nWalter Newberry","fullyFundedDate":1746675115413,"projectUrl":"project/a-good-word/9283968/","projectTitle":"A Good Word","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Spears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4368405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524081091998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-spearsandroom214"},{"teacherId":5519603,"projectId":8481720,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in donating to our classroom project. Basic school supplies like pencils, markers and crayons are such important materials to have stocked in the classroom. These supplies are used daily by students but always seem to run out. This project helped restock our supplies to make sure the students have everything they need for the second half of the school year. When I get supplies donated that is one less thing my students need to worry about since they can just take what they need.","fullyFundedDate":1723081472025,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-for-all/8481720/","projectTitle":"Pencils for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trigsted","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5519603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532918263571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shydlowski"},{"teacherId":5519603,"projectId":8360547,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in donating to our classroom project. Basic school supplies like pencils, markers and crayons are such important materials to have stocked in the classroom. These supplies are used daily by students but always seem to run out. This project helped restock our supplies to make sure the students have everything they need for the second half of the school year. When I get supplies donated that is one less thing my students need to worry about since they can just take what they need.","fullyFundedDate":1715287557948,"projectUrl":"project/supply-restock/8360547/","projectTitle":"Supply Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trigsted","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5519603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532918263571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shydlowski"},{"teacherId":5519603,"projectId":8117882,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in donating to our classroom project. Basic school supplies like pencils, markers and crayons are such important materials to have stocked in the classroom. These supplies are used daily by students but always seem to run out. This project helped restock our supplies to make sure the students have everything they need for the second half of the school year. When I get supplies donated that is one less thing my students need to worry about since they can just take what they need.","fullyFundedDate":1704415774127,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-restock/8117882/","projectTitle":"Supplies Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trigsted","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5519603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532918263571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shydlowski"},{"teacherId":18566,"projectId":8615430,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for making this project come to life!! As you can see, the kids had an incredible time at our Fall Festival, which we turned into a Sneaker Ball!!\r\n\r\nThe kids had such a great time, and the smiles were from ear to ear!! When it was over, they were asking for another Sneaker Ball to happen again as soon as possible!\r\n\r\nThe kids had a great time and this was such a special, fun, and memorable night for them. Thank you so much for your donations, which had a lasting impact on so many of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1726684914523,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-us-give-our-students-a-fall/8615430/","projectTitle":"Please Help Us Give Our Students a Fall Festival Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGovern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp18566_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469626385350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmcgovernteaches"},{"teacherId":18566,"projectId":8485886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this amazing Promethean Board! We learned so much this year, did amazing research projects on why outdoor recess is a huge need, and learned that kids their age spend 6 1/2 hours a day on devices! We used the Promethean board to work on math problems. We practiced our typing skills, and this board helped to make a world of difference. \r\n\r\nThe kids love seeing our morning message each day and we get our day off to a great start with a check in on how they're feeling, and a fun, silly question that all the kids enjoy. \r\n\r\nThank you so very much for this amazing gift to our classroom and I sincerely apologize for posting this late.","fullyFundedDate":1726528263717,"projectUrl":"project/a-promethean-board-is-a-need-not-a-want/8485886/","projectTitle":"A Promethean Board Is a Need, Not a Want!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGovern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp18566_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469626385350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmcgovernteaches"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5297","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":327,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":70,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":5297,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Newberry Math & Science Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Newberry Math & Science Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/newberry-academy/5297"}