{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barack Obama Magnet University School","outOfStateSupporters":50.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1868571,"projectId":10206598,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! Because of your kind contributions, our classroom is now fully equipped with the essential everyday supplies—notebooks, pencils, paper, art materials, and organizing bins—that make learning possible and exciting.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and we opened them together in class, the children's response was pure joy. Their eyes lit up with excitement as they realized these bright, fresh supplies were meant just for them. There were literal cheers, big smiles, and a few excited gasps as they held their new tools. For many of my students, having brand-new supplies of their own gives them a deep sense of pride and ownership in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese basic supplies do so much more than fill our shelves; they remove daily barriers to education. Now, every single child in our classroom can sit down ready to write, create, and explore without worrying about whether they have the right tools. Your gift has brought both relief and immense happiness to our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, supporting our classroom, and bringing so much joy to our learning community. We are endlessly grateful for your kindness!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1777994365773,"projectUrl":"project/bright-paper-bright-scholars/10206598/","projectTitle":"Bright Paper, Bright Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kazakewich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1868571_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561591482989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1868571"},{"teacherId":1868571,"projectId":10099712,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! Because of your kind contributions, our classroom is now fully equipped with the essential everyday supplies—notebooks, pencils, paper, art materials, and organizing bins—that make learning possible and exciting.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and we opened them together in class, the children's response was pure joy. Their eyes lit up with excitement as they realized these bright, fresh supplies were meant just for them. There were literal cheers, big smiles, and a few excited gasps as they held their new tools. For many of my students, having brand-new supplies of their own gives them a deep sense of pride and ownership in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese basic supplies do so much more than fill our shelves; they remove daily barriers to education. Now, every single child in our classroom can sit down ready to write, create, and explore without worrying about whether they have the right tools. Your gift has brought both relief and immense happiness to our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, supporting our classroom, and bringing so much joy to our learning community. We are endlessly grateful for your kindness!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1776706691792,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-create/10099712/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Create","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kazakewich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1868571_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561591482989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1868571"},{"teacherId":3072373,"projectId":10590797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! When the package filled with our new student planners arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. There was an instant wave of excitement through the room as everyone unboxed their planners, eagerness shining on their faces as they wrote their names inside and explored the pages.\r\n\r\nWe immediately integrated the planners into our daily routine, and the impact has been remarkable. Using them every single day is helping my students build solid organizational habits—from tracking daily assignments and upcoming projects to setting personal goals. Beyond managing current schoolwork, using these planners is teaching them essential time-management strategies and responsibility that will directly support them as they prepare for the transition to middle school. Watching them take true ownership of their schedules and stay on top of their responsibilities has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward through the school year, these planners will remain a daily staple in helping our scholars stay focused, prepared, and confident. Your generosity has provided my students with a vital tool for their lifelong success, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788876990569,"projectUrl":"project/future-leaders-organized-today-planner/10590797/","projectTitle":"Future Leaders, Organized Today: Planners for Growing Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Demsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3072373_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504201849301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3072373"},{"teacherId":3072373,"projectId":10468257,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! When the package filled with brand new composition books arrived, my students were thrilled. There was an instant buzz of excitement in the room as they helped unpack the boxes, eager to claim their very own math journal and customize the covers.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put these notebooks to work as dedicated math journals, and the impact on daily learning has been incredible. Having a single, structured space to record their thinking has dramatically boosted student engagement during our math block. Instead of relying solely on standard worksheets, my students are actively using their journals to write detailed explanations of how they solve complex problems, illustrate mathematical concepts, and respond directly to math-focused texts and word problems. Watching them carefully construct written responses and articulate their reasoning has transformed their confidence in tackling rigorous concepts.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward into our upcoming units, these journals will remain an essential tool for tracking their individual growth and reflecting on new problem-solving strategies. Your generosity has brought a newfound joy and depth to our math lessons, and we are so grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786491779670,"projectUrl":"project/it-all-adds-up-empowering-math-thinkers/10468257/","projectTitle":"It All Adds Up! Empowering Math Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Demsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3072373_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504201849301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3072373"},{"teacherId":3072373,"projectId":10304175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Equitable Education: Strengthening Classroom Instruction Through MTSS Frameworks.\" Your generosity has provided our classroom with essential technology that directly transforms how my students learn each day. In a modern classroom, technology is far more than just a digital screen—it serves as a personalized learning bridge. Through multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), these tools allow me to meet every student at their specific skill level, offering tailored interventions for those who need extra support while providing enriching challenges for advanced learners.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled when the new tools arrived. The interactive and hands-on nature of this technology immediately sparked their curiosity and made daily learning feel engaging and accessible. I have seen a remarkable shift in several students who previously struggled with confidence or engagement during traditional instruction. Having access to these dedicated resources has given them a newfound sense of independence and enthusiasm for learning. Your investment in our classroom is making a lasting impact on their academic growth every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1780496407240,"projectUrl":"project/equitable-education-strengthening-class/10304175/","projectTitle":"Equitable Education: Strengthening Classroom Instruction Through MTSS Frameworks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Demsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3072373_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504201849301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3072373"},{"teacherId":8559076,"projectId":10237625,"letterContent":"On behalf of Ms. Tema and a very excited first grade, thank you so much for your incredible generosity! While many people use technology at home to check emails or watch videos, technology in a primary classroom relies heavily on everyday support supplies to work effectively. Your donation of essentials—like headphones, fresh paper, notebooks, and Lysol wipes—has completely transformed our daily routine. The new headphones allow each child to listen to audio-assisted phonics and math lessons on their screens without twenty other devices playing sound at once, turning a noisy room into a calm, focused learning environment, while clean desks and fresh paper give them a healthy space to practice writing.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is the sheer pride of having quality tools that belong just to them—they love opening a crisp, blank notebook to write stories or slipping on comfortable headphones to tackle learning games like a \"big kid.\" For students who used to get easily overwhelmed by background chatter during reading practice, the new headphones were a total game-changer. Having comfortable gear allowed them to block out distractions, listen intently to their audiobooks, and proudly complete two full reading modules in a single sitting with a giant smile! Thank you for removing barriers to learning, keeping our classroom healthy, and giving these young scholars the exact tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1780430115713,"projectUrl":"project/restock-essential-supplies/10237625/","projectTitle":"Restock Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tema","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8559076_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210452671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8559076"},{"teacherId":7123675,"projectId":10076149,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to get our scholars ready for next year. Most students lose 45% of what they learned through out the summer. \r\nNow my students will have the opportunity to keep learning through out the summer and perpare them with the lessons to be on track for frist grade. \r\nWith your help my scholars will beable to maintain the scores of success starting the new year with their new teachers, right were I left off.\r\nMy scholars were very excited to receive their back sack of goodies. Some even started working in their books instead of recess play.","fullyFundedDate":1779390055945,"projectUrl":"project/summer-learning/10076149/","projectTitle":"Summer Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lomax","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7123675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704763556801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7123675"},{"teacherId":10034564,"projectId":10048803,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Care Closet: Restock the Stock!\" When the boxes of hygiene products, clothes and essential supplies first arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Seeing their faces light up over items as simple as deodorant, fresh socks, and healthy snacks was a beautiful reminder of how much it means to them to know that a community of people truly cares about their well-being.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these resources into our daily routine. Having a fully stocked Care Closet allows students to discreetly grab what they need without any embarrassment or hesitation. Just last week, a student came to me feeling incredibly anxious because they had forgotten an essential item at home; being able to point them toward the closet and watch their stress instantly melt away was a profound moment. Because their basic needs are being met right here at school, my students can focus entirely on their lessons, build their self-esteem, and engage fully in our classroom community. Moving forward, these resources will continue to support our students daily, ensuring they walk into school every morning feeling confident, clean, and ready to learn. Thank you for making our school a safer, more comforting place.","fullyFundedDate":1772213600973,"projectUrl":"project/care-closet-restock-the-stock/10048803/","projectTitle":"Care Closet: Restock the Stock!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034564"},{"teacherId":7123675,"projectId":10147622,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our students have a great start to their summer. Learning of er the summer is the best tool will doing the things you love to do. Like writing, puzzles put letters in order to make a sight word. Taking two numbers and adding them to make a bigger number. Looking for words in a book that you dont know and sounding it out.\r\nMy students really need this opportunity to learn new and exciting skills over the summer. When students are not able to go to camp and parents need a way to keep students involved in an activity this is a great one.","fullyFundedDate":1776706691124,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-love-for-reading/10147622/","projectTitle":"Boosting Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lomax","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7123675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704763556801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7123675"},{"teacherId":3072373,"projectId":10157615,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact \"The Fast & The Fluently\" Math Bee has had on my students. While many people use technology for leisure, these Chromebooks have transformed how my students view academic achievement. The excitement in the room was palpable as students realized they were competing for a tool that would allow them to explore coding, research their passions, and practice their math skills with the same speed and efficiency they see in the professional world.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students was the \"grown-up\" feel of the prize. Having a personal device is a huge milestone for them. I noticed that several students who previously struggled with math fluency—the ones who were often quiet during drills—became our most dedicated \"math athletes.\" One student in particular, who usually finds math intimidating, spent every spare minute practicing their facts just for a chance to win. This technology didn't just give them a prize; it gave them a reason to persevere through challenging material. Thank you for making math \"the\" subject to master this year!","fullyFundedDate":1776706691566,"projectUrl":"project/the-fast-the-fluently-math-bee-chrom/10157615/","projectTitle":"The Fast & The Fluently: Math Bee Chromebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Demsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3072373_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504201849301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3072373"},{"teacherId":10483306,"projectId":10207978,"letterContent":"First off, happy summer!!! Sorry for the delay in gratification. It was a busy end of school year and even busier summer to say the least. However, i couldn't let the summer go by without telling you the impact your donation had on my little learners.\r\n\r\nUsing the filament that was sent to me through Donors Choose and the 3D printer we already had at school, I was able to print a wide array of insects so that my little learners were able to have hands on experiences while working on math and literacy skills. In addition to the materials that I was able to make for the classroom, each learner was able to take home a 3D printed cocoon, caterpillar, butterfly, ladybug, and 2 ants. \r\n\r\nMy little learners were so excited to be able to take those home and it couldn't be done without all your love and support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1776862745277,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-discoveries-3d-pri/10207978/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Discoveries: 3D Printed Insects for Pre-K Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10483306_orig.jpg?crop=1344,1344,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776813748380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10483306"},{"teacherId":7123675,"projectId":10140802,"letterContent":"We truly thank you for the storage sacks for our chair. Students are able to keep their items more organized. The sacks have allowed the students to take ownership of their items.\r\nWe have started our portfolio for the year using the cardstock paper. Students are choosing their colors and putting their pictures and favorite writing to be displayed for parents and fellow classmates. Giving students the confidence to have control of their educational goals by explaining why they chose their writing.","fullyFundedDate":1774028301832,"projectUrl":"project/easy-pocket/10140802/","projectTitle":"Easy Pocket","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lomax","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7123675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704763556801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7123675"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_98603","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":335,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":48,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":49.4,"schoolId":98603,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barack Obama Magnet University School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barack Obama Magnet University School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/new-haven-public-schools/strong-school/98603"}