{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blackham School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":273800,"projectId":10656730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students! Your generosity made it possible for us to receive two soccer goals and ten soft indoor soccer balls, and these new resources have already brought so much excitement and opportunity to our students. When the students saw the new equipment, they were thrilled to have the chance to play soccer and practice their skills in a safe and fun environment. The soft indoor soccer balls allow us to enjoy the game indoors while giving everyone more opportunities to participate.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, our students will develop soccer skills, improve their coordination, and build teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship. Whether they are practicing passing, taking shots on goal, or working together during small-sided games, students are learning the importance of encouraging one another, cooperating as a team, and having fun while staying active. These resources help create an inclusive environment where students of different skill levels can participate, build confidence, and experience the joy of being part of a team.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just soccer equipment; it has given our students new ways to learn, grow, stay active, and create positive memories together. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make physical education an engaging and rewarding experience for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1790963038033,"projectUrl":"project/students-social-skills-soccer/10656730/","projectTitle":"Students, Social Skills, Soccer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Filippakis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp273800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508121998199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nfilippakis"},{"teacherId":10658532,"projectId":10613816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to my music classroom! I have officially set up the instruments and we will begin to use them next week. The students are so excited and grateful. They were so surprised when I showed them our instruments we will be using for our concert. \r\nWe plan to use our instruments most days as well as for our winter concert. The students will learn new songs on our new instruments. They will perform for our community and school. We could not be more grateful for this opportunity. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1791181011445,"projectUrl":"project/xylophones-for-upper-elementary-music-cl/10613816/","projectTitle":"Xylophones for Upper Elementary Music Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10658532"},{"teacherId":115949,"projectId":10345319,"letterContent":"Today was a great day ! It was the first day we were able to use our easels /mobile whiteboards to practice our thinking. \r\nIn our math series, there is a beginning lesson called \"Spark Your Learning\". For this activity it's a pre-lesson activity to activate thinking and see how students can solve problems on their own but with their peers. In other words - no teacher telling the process. \r\nMy role was to encourage working together and helping to analyze the problem and promote thinking. \r\nStudents loved working together and were so eager to share their thinking with the whole group ! \r\nThank you ! Thank you ! Thank you ! \r\nIt was truly a great springboard into our study of adding equal addends and learning about odd and even numbers. \r\nYour support is so appreciated !!!","fullyFundedDate":1789982724462,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-on-your-feet/10345319/","projectTitle":"Thinking on Your Feet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schuler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp115949_orig.jpg?crop=192,192,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784553298087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schuler207"},{"teacherId":146369,"projectId":10570929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. These colorful resources help spark learning and imagination within my students. Many of my students are very artistic and the love to create drawings and color. Your donation has helped capitalize on this skill by allowing them to draw responses or to just jazz up a skill that we are learning in class.\r\n\r\nI know it may seem basic to have a carton of your own crayons, markers, and colored pencils, but my students were super excited to get their new art supplies. With times being what they are, many of my students' parents struggle with the necessities and the extra things kind of fall to the side. That's where you came it! The minute they received the supplies they instantly began drawing me pictures to hang at my desk! It was very sweet! I can't thank you enough for helping me help my students.","fullyFundedDate":1788833919137,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/10570929/","projectTitle":"Color Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garamella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146369_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475178107671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrgroom106"},{"teacherId":115949,"projectId":10385175,"letterContent":"I just finished my professional development for reading! \r\nI attended a 30 hour course thanks to your generousity. \r\nThis course provided me specific skills to reach the students who I have in all future classes. \r\nI was able to find ways to make connecting with students who are learning English as a Second Language and how best to help them. \r\nI also learned many multi-sensory activities that will help learning stick with them and give them the confidence they need as readers. \r\nI plan on going forward to also become certified as an Orton Gillingham interventionist so that my skills are sharpened for the future students whom I come in contact with as well as my own. \r\nI am so very grateful for the help you have give to be able to learn so much and add to my tool belt! \r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for my own growth but most importantly for the great strides that lie ahead for my learners.","fullyFundedDate":1785356086528,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders-help-me-lead-the-w/10385175/","projectTitle":"Readers are Leaders! Help Me Lead the Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schuler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp115949_orig.jpg?crop=192,192,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784553298087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schuler207"},{"teacherId":9116255,"projectId":10424304,"letterContent":"Dear Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation of our new classroom easel! \r\n\r\nThe easel has made a noticeable difference in our resource classroom by providing clear, accessible visuals that help students stay engaged and focused during lessons. Whether we are working on reading skills, phonics, vocabulary, or math concepts, the easel allows students to easily see charts, graphic organizers, examples, and learning targets. Many of my students benefit from visual supports, and having these materials displayed at eye level helps them better understand new concepts and participate more confidently in discussions.\r\n\r\nThe easel has also increased student interaction during lessons. Students enjoy coming up to the easel to practice skills, share their thinking, and work collaboratively with their peers. The mobility of the easel allows us to create flexible learning spaces that meet the needs of different groups throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided a valuable tool that supports student learning, engagement, and independence. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where all students can access the visual supports they need","fullyFundedDate":1786934084642,"projectUrl":"project/easel-time-for-small-group-learning/10424304/","projectTitle":"Easel Time for Small Group Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Canell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9116255_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715816579712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9116255"},{"teacherId":115949,"projectId":10185906,"letterContent":"Our new school year has just begun and we already using our learning table! \r\nOur mobile cart is efficiently organize with materials we need for each day. \r\nExtra activities are prepared and ready for students to access easily. \r\n We've already introduced the procedure for using hands on materials that will reinforced what we have learned. \r\n For example, we have worked on reviewing short vowel sounds and blending. \r\nI made several activities where students can take a card with a partner or two. Say the picture aloud and hear the sounds. The students then write it out on a paper and add their own picture for reinforcement. \r\n Since their skills are varied, this serves as a quick assessment for me to revisit with them in another instructional lesson as needed. \r\nStudents have been enjoying working together on fun activities and we have only been in school for less than 2 weeks \r\nWe are so grateful for the generous gift you have shared that will make this year a learning year. Thank you in advance for all the ways you will be helping everyone have a place at the learning table !","fullyFundedDate":1779384268738,"projectUrl":"project/save-me-a-spot-at-the-learning-table/10185906/","projectTitle":"Save Me a Spot at the Learning Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schuler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp115949_orig.jpg?crop=192,192,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784553298087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schuler207"},{"teacherId":8133513,"projectId":10294142,"letterContent":"Our students are absolutely thrilled to begin creating with the new laptops you've generously provided. These devices open doors they've never had access to before—allowing them to explore digital art, experiment with AI‑powered design tools, and dive into real‑world marketing concepts that help them understand how creativity connects to careers.\r\nWith these laptops, our art classroom becomes a space where imagination meets innovation. Students can now build branding projects, design digital portfolios, and bring their ideas to life in ways that were once out of reach. Your support isn't just giving them technology—it's giving them confidence, opportunity, and a chance to see themselves as designers, creators, and problem‑solvers.From every student in our classroom, thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their future. Your generosity is already inspiring them to dream bigger and create boldly.","fullyFundedDate":1780499996728,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-artists-with-ai-steam/10294142/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Artists with AI: STEAM, Creativity, and Branding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McBride","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8133513_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634406125096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133513"},{"teacherId":273800,"projectId":10239247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! My students were incredibly excited when they saw the new crawl-through tunnels in our gym. They immediately wanted to explore them and challenge themselves to crawl through, navigate around, and work together. What may seem like a simple piece of equipment has created so many opportunities for my students to practice gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and spatial awareness while having fun. The tunnels have been especially meaningful during Adaptive Physical Education, allowing students with different abilities to participate and experience success alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using the tunnels in our physical education lessons, my students will be challenged to create their own obstacle courses and come up with new ways to use the equipment. I am excited to see their creativity take over and watch them turn these resources into opportunities to move, problem-solve, and learn together. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them another reason to be excited to come to the gym, try something new, and believe in what they can accomplish!","fullyFundedDate":1781716204930,"projectUrl":"project/tunnels-for-tots/10239247/","projectTitle":"Tunnels for Tots","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Filippakis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp273800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508121998199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nfilippakis"},{"teacherId":115949,"projectId":10219560,"letterContent":"I was so grateful for your donations for our project ! The kids were so excited to use the office space folders during testing situations. So many of them also asked if during work time they could use them as well. \r\n We are working out how to use them effectively but it has really helped with student focus which can be a challenge at times. \r\nI am looking forward to introducing them to the class early in the school year next year ! \r\nThank you so much for your generosity. It is truly noticed and appreciated !","fullyFundedDate":1778897327382,"projectUrl":"project/office-space-for-focus/10219560/","projectTitle":"Office Space for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schuler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp115949_orig.jpg?crop=192,192,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784553298087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schuler207"},{"teacherId":8612048,"projectId":10190889,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your continued thoughtfulness and generosity. Your constant support has helped me create a classroom environment that is conducive to the best learning possible. \r\n\r\nThe students had a wonderful time using the materials provided in the science kits that you provided for us. Some of the activities were offered in small group, while some were used in whole group demonstrations. In both regards, the students were engaged and interested in participation. They loved the variety of materials with which they could observe, touch and experiment.","fullyFundedDate":1777035375391,"projectUrl":"project/small-hands-big-discoveries/10190889/","projectTitle":"Small Hands, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sentementes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8612048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705432467145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8612048"},{"teacherId":189971,"projectId":9865092,"letterContent":"I love how curious, resilient, and creative my students are each day. They come to class eager to learn, even when language barriers make learning challenging. Thanks to your generosity, I can support them in powerful new ways.\r\n\r\nThe portable projector, screen, and speakers allow me to share clear visuals, videos, and audio that improve comprehension and engagement for my English language learners. These tools make lessons more interactive, accessible, and inclusive for every student.\r\nMost importantly, they help my students feel seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in my students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1772116121695,"projectUrl":"project/project-the-possibilities-visual-learni/9865092/","projectTitle":"Project the Possibilities: Visual Learning for Esl Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp189971_orig.jpg?crop=1857,1857,x0,y247&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758809592105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/189971"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43418","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1015,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.0,"schoolId":43418,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blackham School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blackham School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/blackham-school/43418"}