{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blackham School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":146369,"projectId":10017077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My class is obsessed with the new materials, and I love watching them learn while they play. \r\n\r\nMy students could not wait to use the new materials. I explained what each one was and the purpose of them. They were eager to put their names on the list to be the first to use them during recess and free time. I love watching and listening to them teach each other about new information or how to use the item and taking turns while being polite with each other. \r\n\r\nMy goal is to invite some third graders that will potentially be in my classroom next year and have my students this year teach them the rules of the classroom and the way to use the materials that are now available to them in a respectful, fun, and educational way.\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1773349596698,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-exploration-and-play/10017077/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Exploration and Play","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":8612048,"projectId":10117041,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for the sturdy shelving you provided for my classroom! It provided just enough space to organize toys and materials used for indoor recess. Now when it is time to clean-up, students will know exactly where to return the items in a neat, organized fashion. Teaching students to clean up after themselves and take care of the materials they use are skills that we work on all year. 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These were decodables which not only are motivating but really reach the learners where they are . This gives them practice on their level where they can build fluency . The goal is to build readers and it is working ! \r\n We are so grateful for you and your generosity. Thank you so much !","fullyFundedDate":1768710620123,"projectUrl":"project/matching-readers-to-books-/10030781/","projectTitle":"Matching Readers to Books !","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115949_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522317493530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schuler207"},{"teacherId":5979736,"projectId":9953369,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to jump right into using the new equipment in meaningful and exciting ways. We've incorporated the volleyballs, soccer balls, hula hoops, and footballs into structured skill units where students are practicing passing, teamwork, and game strategy. One moment that stood out was during a small-sided soccer activity where students were communicating, encouraging each other, and fully engaged—something that doesn't always happen without the right equipment available for everyone.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reaction was immediate excitement. They were asking to use everything right away and couldn't believe the equipment was theirs to use in class. It created a buzz in the gym that carried into our lessons, and participation has noticeably increased since then.\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this momentum by continuing our team sports units and incorporating more student-led activities. Students will be working on setting personal goals, tracking their progress, and applying the skills they've learned in game situations. These resources are helping us create a more active, inclusive, and engaging environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\nThank you again for making this possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765461651238,"projectUrl":"project/from-the-sidelines-to-the-game-get-all/9953369/","projectTitle":"From the Sidelines to the Game: Get ALL Students Moving","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wigder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5979736"},{"teacherId":115949,"projectId":9807714,"letterContent":"We have already put your donation of paper to good use ! Before the new year we celebrated Winter holidays around the world. \r\nThis required lots of paper to have students not only share their own traditions from home but also listen and learn about the many celebrations in cultures in our world. \r\n\r\nWe also have been busily working on mastering our math fact fluency. This can be a challenge for students so I was able to send home facts to practice at home as well as monitor fact fluency mastery at school. \r\n\r\nWe also have been having many days of indoor recess due to the cold weather in New England. Having extra paper around is a great way to encourage creativity for projects that these students have done a great job at coming up with. It also helps them learn how to work together and be creative with hands on materials rather than just electronic tools which is what they are so used to using !","fullyFundedDate":1764678331600,"projectUrl":"project/paper-at-hand-makes-learning-more-gran/9807714/","projectTitle":"Paper at Hand , Makes Learning More Grand !","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115949_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522317493530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schuler207"},{"teacherId":115949,"projectId":9589708,"letterContent":"We had such a good moment to reflect in the season of Thanksgiving on the generosity of our donors! In the busy times in the classroom I realize how many times you, the donors , help make our day to day learning time easier. \r\nLast week 2 students had difficulty getting their headphones to work and couldn't work on their reading program that is geared to their own levels for progress. \r\n I was able to use the colorful headphones that were needed to continue the learning without any pause ! \r\n We also brought some learning to life with our magic boards to write word students were learning in a playful way to engage students who are struggling with reading. What a great opportunity to practice and make progress. \r\nWe are very grateful! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758224191633,"projectUrl":"project/reel-in-some-fun/9589708/","projectTitle":"Reel In Some Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115949_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522317493530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schuler207"},{"teacherId":8968202,"projectId":9447178,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donations, my students had everything they needed to start the year off strong. Many of my students come from homes where putting a meal on the table is often a source of stress and pressure. Having to ask my families for school supplies just starts the year off on a stressful note. Because of your generous donations I was able to alleviate that stress from my families and buying school supplies was a non-issue. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, all my students had an equitable start to the year. In the past I've had students with \"fancy\" supplies as well as students with none at all. This year all students had the exact same supplies. Thank you for making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1752790255970,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-a-successful-start/9447178/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for a Successful Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968202"},{"teacherId":8612048,"projectId":9805831,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for you thoughtfulness and generosity. Copy paper is a daily necessity for multiple activities in the classroom and at home. When the students saw the abundant supply of paper being dropped off to our classroom by the custodian, they were very excited to know that they would not have to hear me say, \"I would love to let you do that, but we are out of paper\"! They are responsible students who complete their work in class and at home, and also look for an independent, creative challenge. This supply of paper allows for them to do that all!","fullyFundedDate":1761766771014,"projectUrl":"project/copy-that/9805831/","projectTitle":"Copy That!","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":9760839,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, which provided microphones for our ESL language program. Your contribution has made a meaningful impact on my students' learning experience and their confidence in using English.\r\nWith the new microphones, my students are now able to participate more actively in speaking and listening activities. These tools have helped amplify their voices—literally and figuratively—creating a more inclusive and engaging classroom environment. For many of my learners, especially those who are shy or new to English, this has been a game-changer.\r\nThanks to you, we are able to better support language development through clearer audio, more effective pronunciation practice, and collaborative recording projects. Your kindness has not only provided essential resources but has also shown my students that there are people who believe in their potential and care about their success.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your generosity and support. You've made a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759161263503,"projectUrl":"project/voices-that-matter-microphones-for-mult/9760839/","projectTitle":"Voices That Matter: Microphones for Multilingual Learners","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"},{"teacherId":146369,"projectId":9639859,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donations, my students are able to learn about current events and discover the world around them.\r\n\r\nThrough the use of the Scholastic News Magazine, my students are now able to read and learn about current events from around the world. We are learning about different countries on different continents, and when we come across a story from a country in South America, for example, they get really excited because they now have knowledge about the story they are reading. There are many articles that also appeal to the interests of my students on their levels.\r\n\r\nThe globe is a tool that has been very useful in our classroom. Students are intrigued to be able to find the countries that we are talking about in class, or that we have read about from our magazines. Having that additional background information really sets my students up for greater learning success. \r\n\r\nI can't tell you how thankful we are, in these cost cutting times, to have such generous donors like yourselves.","fullyFundedDate":1757273302281,"projectUrl":"project/citizens-of-the-world/9639859/","projectTitle":"Citizens of the 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":8612048,"projectId":9427977,"letterContent":"We can not thank you enough for your thoughtful donations to our classrooms! I spent much of my own money, well before the school year even started, on basic supplies for my classroom, as well as for some extras. I have my own child to put through college, so even though I would love to spend more, I need to set limits on personal spending for my classroom. When I realized how many more supplies I still needed, I thought to submit a project to Donor's Choose. I was thrilled when my project was funded through your generosity and thoughtfulness! These basic supplies are essential to providing a well-rounded education for my students.\r\n\r\nWe are beyond grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1755107030647,"projectUrl":"project/write-post-and-paste/9427977/","projectTitle":"Write, Post and Paste!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43418","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1088,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":43418,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blackham School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blackham School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/blackham-school/43418"}