{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Paul Laurence Dunbar School","outOfStateSupporters":45.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2450572,"projectId":6571673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our *Sparkling Clean Classroom project. Your generosity has made a wonderful difference in our classroom. Also, because of your kindness, our students now have access to cleaning supplies and materials that help us maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nOur students were excited to see the new supplies arrive. They immediately recognized that these materials would help us take better care of our classroom. We have been using the resources to keep our desks, learning spaces, and shared classroom areas clean and organized. We are also teaching students the importance of personal responsibility, good hygiene, and working together to care for the space where we learn every day.\r\n\r\nOne special moment has been watching students take pride in helping maintain their classroom. They are learning that keeping our environment clean is a team effort and that everyone has a role in making our classroom a positive place to learn.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building good daily habits by incorporating classroom clean/up routines and encouraging students to take ownership of their learning environment. A clean classroom helps create a healthier, more comfortable, and more productive space where students can focus on learning and reaching their full potential. \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their classroom. Your generosity goes beyond providing supplies; it teaches our students responsibility, teamwork, and pride in their school community. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1664397033333,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-clean-classroom/6571673/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Clean Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2450572_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780201092438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dimbo"},{"teacherId":2450572,"projectId":10315576,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support of our project, \"Solving for Success: Calculators for Future Scholars!\" Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to calculators that help them work through challenging math problems, strengthen their problem-solving skills, and develop a better understanding of mathematical concepts in high school. These resources have helped remove some of the barriers that can make learning math difficult and have allowed students to focus more on understanding the process rather than getting discouraged by calculations.\r\n\r\nEvery student deserves the tools and opportunities to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face or the resources available in their school. Your donation has helped provide our students with the confidence to take on new challenges, participate more actively in lessons, and recognize their own potential.\r\n\r\nWorking in an urban school community, I see firsthand how access to basic classroom resources can make a tremendous difference. Your generosity reminds our students that people believe in them, care about their education, and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our future scholars and helping us turn mathematical challenges into opportunities for growth. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nA Grateful Teacher and Her Future Scholars","fullyFundedDate":1785774381964,"projectUrl":"project/solving-for-success-calculators-for-fut/10315576/","projectTitle":"Solving for Success: Calculators for Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2450572_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780201092438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dimbo"},{"teacherId":3233200,"projectId":10345804,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your kindness and making sure my students have what they need in kindergarten. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is one of my students' favorite books and now, thanks to you, they have their own hardcover copy! They really enjoy the book on CD at the listening center. We have new children's headphones too! Each book has a poster too for them to display at home. They were so excited when the boxes arrived and they saw what was inside. Thank you to everyone who helped make this project a success!","fullyFundedDate":1790908307158,"projectUrl":"project/chicka-chicka-abc/10345804/","projectTitle":"Chicka Chicka ABC","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3233200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661689523681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3233200"},{"teacherId":10517126,"projectId":10303092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. I am eternally grateful for your support. Beginning the school year with an organized classroom has made such a difference.\r\n\r\nI spent over a week removing the crumbling paint from my chalkboard and was able to apply the new whiteboard sticker. It has doubled my board space, allowing me room for classroom announcements in addition to class notes.\r\n\r\nThe file folders and cabinet have been wonderful for organizing student work and homework packets for each unit. Placing some of the folders in the magazine holders has provided the students with an easy location to find blank copies of their missing homework assignments.\r\n\r\nThe greatest donation, however, has been the pocket folders. I am able to print out all the worksheets at once without worrying students will lose the pages. If students are absent, they can easily find their missing notes. The folders provide a convenient location for students to find notes when they need to study for the test.\r\n\r\nThis school year has gotten off to a fantastic start thanks to your generous contributions. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1785082500946,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-space-for-learning/10303092/","projectTitle":"An Organized Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10517126_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x486,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787661580941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10517126"},{"teacherId":10210813,"projectId":10303324,"letterContent":"We were beyond excited and exuberant !! So happy to revive these items !!!From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your extraordinary generosity and support of our middle school students and staff. Your thoughtful donation of essential supplies has made an immediate and tremendous difference in our classrooms and daily life.\r\nMiddle school is a time of huge transitions, and having basic needs met allows our students to focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and feeling cared for. Here is a glimpse of how your gifts are changing our school days for the better:\r\nComfort & Well-Being: The fan you provided has truly been a lifesaver, keeping our room cool, comfortable, and conducive to learning on hot days. The water bottles have been an instant hit with the students, ensuring everyone stays hydrated throughout the day.\r\nDignity & Self-Care: Having feminine pads readily available offers our young teen girls essential dignity, privacy, and peace of mind during sensitive moments. Coupled with daily essentials like hand soap, lotions, and tissues, our students feel clean, refreshed, and looked after.\r\nFocus & Atmosphere: The subtle touch of aromatherapy has created a calm, welcoming environment that helps ease middle school stress, while the Lysol keeps our shared space clean and healthy.\r\nAcademic Success: On the learning front, the folders are keeping our ELA work organized, and the stapler was something we urgently needed every single day. And, of course, the pencils have been absolute lifesavers—ensuring no student ever has to miss out on a lesson simply because they didn't have something to write with.\r\nEvery single item you sent is being put to good use every day. More than just supplies, your gift sent a clear message to our students: that their community believes in them and cares about their comfort and success.\r\nThank you for your kindness, your thoughtfulness, and your warm hearts. We are deeply grateful for your support!\r\nXoxo","fullyFundedDate":1784628573005,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fresh-making-it-happen/10303324/","projectTitle":"Fun, Fresh, & Making It Happen!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10210813_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755871945744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10210813"},{"teacherId":3233200,"projectId":10204820,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the Scholastic magazines! My kindergarten students love them! They have such beautiful pictures to keep the students interested, engaged, and on task. We use them for science and social studies, depending on the topic. Sometimes we cut out pictures to make collages too. The magazines come with a special password for the students to access the materials at home. We love listening to the magazines being read to us online. We even have worksheets and short videos for all the different topics. Thanks again! We love our Scholastic magazines!","fullyFundedDate":1779371077643,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-is-fantastic/10204820/","projectTitle":"Scholastic is Fantastic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3233200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661689523681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3233200"},{"teacherId":3233200,"projectId":10286811,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for funding my Crayola project! Such an amazing way to start the school year. My kinders love to draw and color so the markers, crayons, and colored pencils are a huge hit. We use the Astrobright paper for centers, games, flyers, & so much more. Special thanks to Donors Choose for their amazing platform! I can't say enough good things about them! A big shout out to Dalio Education for their incredible match offer to get my project fully funded! I couldn't have done it without everyone's help and support so thank you very much to all my donors.","fullyFundedDate":1785329512624,"projectUrl":"project/creating-with-crayola/10286811/","projectTitle":"Creating With Crayola","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3233200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661689523681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3233200"},{"teacherId":3233200,"projectId":10346048,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the new books! My kindergarten students love them! They have such beautiful pictures to keep the students interested, engaged, and on task. The story was a real hit at the beginning of the year so I definitely wanted to have a keepsake for my kinders. The costumes, jewelry, and crowns are a perfect addition to my dramatic play area. My students love dressing up and playing pretend. The fairytale box set is full of popular fairytales that my students enjoy listening to. Thanks again everyone! We love our new books!","fullyFundedDate":1790040042101,"projectUrl":"project/our-class-is-a-family/10346048/","projectTitle":"Our Class is a Family!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3233200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661689523681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3233200"},{"teacherId":10210813,"projectId":10365128,"letterContent":"My students were SOOOO EXCITED for your amazing , thoughtful donations!!\r\nWe are so happy to start this year with the right tools and resources for success !!!!\r\nThank you so much for your generous support , kindness and commitment to our students- our future leaders ! Thanks to your kindness, our classroom now has an incredible set of new tools and resources that are already transforming the way we learn.\r\nYour incredible donation provided us with essential daily supplies—including paper, pencils, note pads, index cards, composition notebooks, clipboards, toner, and binder tabs. Having these fundamentals ready every day ensures that every student can focus entirely on learning without worrying about having the right materials. They felt like scholars and were so happy and ready to learn and it made them so much more engaged and motivated!!\r\nBeyond the basics, your generosity has brought key educational resources straight into our hands:\r\nUSA Constitution Books & Amendments Posters: These visual and reference materials make civics and history tangible, giving students direct access to foundational foundational texts and concepts right at their desks.\r\nCritical Thinking & Debate Game: This game has brought incredible energy to our classroom, helping students learn to articulate arguments, evaluate evidence, and engage in respectful, thoughtful discussions.\r\nCountdown Timer: A simple tool that makes a huge impact on our daily routines, keeping students focused, engaged, and mindful of their time during group activities and independent work. The kiddos loved the sound of the timer too and it helps us structure time and order in the debate sessions . \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a more engaging, structured, and inspiring place to learn. You haven't just provided supplies; you've shown our students that there are people in the community who believe in their potential and invest in their education.\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity and support!\r\nWith deepest gratitude,\r\nAll our love !","fullyFundedDate":1784133918493,"projectUrl":"project/future-leaders-present-debators/10365128/","projectTitle":"Future Leaders, Present Debators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10210813_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755871945744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10210813"},{"teacherId":115540,"projectId":10234299,"letterContent":"Thank You, Donors!\r\nRubik's Cubes to the Rescue\r\nDear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for supporting my project, \"Rubik's Cubes to the Rescue\"! Unfortunately, there were no Rubik\"s cubes to order from so I had to choose classroom supplies in exchange. Your generosity has brought excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning into our classroom. Because of you, my students have new opportunities to explore mathematics in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way.\r\nMy students have been using the math supplies to strengthen their problem-solving skills, develop spatial reasoning, and practice perseverance. Watching them work together, share strategies, and celebrate each other's accomplishments has been truly rewarding. \r\nIt's about trying new strategies, learning from mistakes, thinking critically, and never giving up. Students are discovering that challenges can be fun and that success often comes through patience and teamwork.\r\n My goal is to help every student build confidence, embrace challenges, and recognize their own potential.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and making learning an exciting adventure. Your kindness is making a lasting difference in our classroom, one twist and turn at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1777990480689,"projectUrl":"project/rubiks-cubes-to-the-rescue/10234299/","projectTitle":"Rubik's Cubes to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/115540"},{"teacherId":7679054,"projectId":6751652,"letterContent":"Thank you to our donors for giving our students the opportunity to participate in group guitar. Your gift was greatly appreciated. By funding this project students were able to learn how to play simple chords on the guitar and learned their first song as a modern band. With your help more students will benefit from your gift to our classroom for years to come. It is my hope that our classes will continue to grow and learn more about the guitar year after year. It is encouraging to know that donors are willing to student learning. Our students feel very fortunate and grateful for the instruments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1671564375408,"projectUrl":"project/grooving-guitarists/6751652/","projectTitle":"Grooving Guitarists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7679054"},{"teacherId":10517126,"projectId":10303152,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to tell you how thankful I am for your support. Summer weather came early to our classroom with high temperatures and no air conditioning. Even with our lights off, our classroom reached over 80*F daily.\r\n\r\nAnd then we had our end-of-the-year testing.\r\n\r\nYour donations could not have arrived at a better time. The students were so excited to see your gifts! The fans helped circulate the air so students could focus on their testing (and later, their end-of-year projects and presentations). The pencils were essential to completing both of these tasks as well. And the water bottles? So many fewer trips to the water fountain! The students were able to learn so much better.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1780147261427,"projectUrl":"project/lets-finish-the-year-cool-and-collabora/10303152/","projectTitle":"Let's Finish the Year Cool and Collaborative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10517126_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x486,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787661580941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10517126"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50151","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":370,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":54.3,"schoolId":50151,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Paul Laurence Dunbar School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Paul Laurence Dunbar School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/paul-lawrence-dunbar-elementary-school/50151"}