{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy","outOfStateSupporters":44.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":517291,"projectId":9889475,"letterContent":"The life cycle of the butterfly is an amazing experience for my students to observe. They were overjoyed about being able to witness it themselves. In addition to getting first hand experience they got to write about the different stages of the butterfly. It came so easily for them. One of the resources also allowed them to build a butterfly garden using gears. Watching the butterflies turn around made their day as well. To top it all off, they got to pretend that they were butterflies at recess. They took turns fluttering all over the playground! This was definitely a core memory for them. Thank you again and I hope that you continue to support our future projects.","fullyFundedDate":1763652291052,"projectUrl":"project/the-butterfly-life-cycle/9889475/","projectTitle":"The Butterfly Life Cycle!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morantus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp517291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594067837398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517291"},{"teacherId":517291,"projectId":9836142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get this project funded. It has been a tremendous help to my students. With the materials, I have been able to laminate worksheets I created, so that students can practice skills being taught in many subject areas. They have been very excited about being able to use the different colored dry erase markers as well! With these resources, they have become more engaged and are more willing to take a chance when working. Knowing that they can erase their mistakes and try again has really encouraged them to keep going. They even encourage each other to try again! Thank you gain and I hope that you will continue to support our future projects.","fullyFundedDate":1762359593163,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-try-again/9836142/","projectTitle":"I Can Try Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morantus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp517291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594067837398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517291"},{"teacherId":7716711,"projectId":10281321,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my project. My students had a blast with the items you donated. They were able to tie-dye their shirts to their liking. They had a blast!\r\nAfter they tie-dyed their shirts, they were able to take them home and wear them on our field trip to the zoo. They were also able to use the drawstring bags to carry items with them on their field trip. Students enjoyed showing off their shirts to their classmates. \r\nNow students have these tie-dye shirts to remind them of their Kindergarten tie-dye experience and field trip.","fullyFundedDate":1778437458486,"projectUrl":"project/ending-the-year-with-a-bang/10281321/","projectTitle":"Ending the Year with a Bang","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7716711_orig.png?crop=1377,1377,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656257653395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7716711"},{"teacherId":4566618,"projectId":10331644,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Pre-K students, families, teachers, and staff, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donations of snacks in our \"Feed Me!\" project. Your kindness and willingness to support our youngest learners have made a meaningful difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nFor many children, a snack is simply a part of their routine. However, for a number of our students, the snacks you provide are much more than that. Many of the children we serve come from families facing significant financial hardships. Some households struggle to consistently provide enough food due to rising costs, limited resources, or unexpected challenges. Because of this reality, the nutritious snacks you have donated help fill an important need and ensure that our students have the nourishment they need during the school day.\r\n\r\nYoung children learn best when their basic needs are met. A hungry child often finds it difficult to focus, participate, and fully engage in classroom activities. The snacks you provide help fuel growing minds and bodies, allowing our students to learn, play, explore, and interact with their peers with greater energy and confidence. Something as simple as a package of crackers, a granola bar, applesauce, or fruit snacks can make a tremendous difference in a child's day.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting a physical need, your generosity sends a powerful message to our students and their families: that they are valued, supported, and cared for by their community. Many of our children may not fully understand where the snacks come from, but they feel the impact of your kindness every day. They experience the comfort of knowing there is something to eat when they are hungry and the joy of sharing a snack time with friends. These moments help create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, welcomed, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs educators, we have the privilege of witnessing firsthand how acts of generosity positively affect our students. We see the smiles on their faces, the excitement when snack time arrives, and the relief of knowing there is enough for everyone. Your donations do more than provide food; they help create opportunities for success. They support attendance, engagement, and overall well-being, all of which are critical foundations for early childhood development.\r\n\r\nWe also recognize that your donations represent a sacrifice of your own time, resources, and effort. Whether you contributed a single box of snacks or organized larger collections, every donation has been important and appreciated. It is inspiring to see individuals, families, local businesses, and community organizations come together to support children in need. Your compassion exemplifies the very best of what a caring community can achieve.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity does not go unnoticed. Each snack shared, each box donated, and each act of kindness contributes to a brighter day for our students. You are helping ensure that children have the opportunity to focus on what matters most at this stage of life: learning, growing, and discovering the world around them.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our children and supporting our Pre-K program. Your partnership plays an important role in helping us provide a positive and nurturing educational experience for every child who walks through our doors. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and for the difference you make in the lives of our students every single day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation and gratitude,\r\n\r\nThe Pre-K Students, Families, Teachers, and Staff","fullyFundedDate":1781187841493,"projectUrl":"project/feed-me/10331644/","projectTitle":"Feed Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4566618_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781178963503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4566618"},{"teacherId":4566618,"projectId":10249669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our youngest learners with your donation to our \"No Summer Slide for PreK!\" project. Our students were so excited to receive their very own workbooks and have said they can't wait to play \"school\" with their siblings over the summer. Of course, the brand-new box of crayons was a big hit, and our families were also happy to have something to work on with their children over summer break. Oftentimes they ask us to send home some extra activities for their children to work on. These supplies have made it much easier for everyone in a fun and engaging way. Thank you again for thinking of us! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1778519816226,"projectUrl":"project/no-summer-slide-for-prek/10249669/","projectTitle":"No Summer Slide for PreK!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4566618_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781178963503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4566618"},{"teacherId":4566618,"projectId":10000787,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our \"I Feel Good!\" project. Our students have been enjoying their new materials and are always so excited to use them during play and quiet time. The magnet blocks have especially been a big hit. Our little learners enjoyed using them to build bridges just like the one they read about in The Three Billy Goats story we've been studying. Some of our students have been using the pull back cars to race and measure how far they go. The stretchy toys, stress balls, and bubbles have eased some emotions in our sensitive students and made their days a little easier. Learning has never been so much fun! Thank you again for thinking of us. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1777473018943,"projectUrl":"project/i-feel-good/10000787/","projectTitle":"I Feel Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4566618_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781178963503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4566618"},{"teacherId":4566618,"projectId":10248958,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding our \"How Does a Garden Grow?\" project. Our students have been so excited to go to our planting center this week. They've been counting seeds, learning about what their plants are going to need in order to thrive and sharing supplies with their classmates. Every day they check their planting cups to see if anything has sprouted yet. We're hoping something does before the end of the school year when they will be able to take them home and continue to care for them. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions the caterpillars weren't able to be shipped before the end of this school year, but we look forward to using it with next year's class when we study insects. Thak you again for your support. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1778372930759,"projectUrl":"project/how-does-a-garden-grow/10248958/","projectTitle":"How Does a Garden Grow?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4566618_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781178963503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4566618"},{"teacherId":517291,"projectId":9439674,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get this project funded. Being able to print some of our learning material in color has really made the activities more welcoming to students. When it comes to identifying what a picture is, the color helps certain features stand out more as well. As in previous years, I continued to send learning materials home as well. \r\n\r\nOne of the activities that my students loved involved letter names. Students had to identify certain letters that they tend to confuse, like \"b\" and \"d\". This activity truly helped them focus on the features of each letter. Another activity was created to help give students ideas for writing sentences. These are just some of the success stories.\r\n\r\nOverall this resource has been very helpful and we are hopeful that we can continue with it next year as well. Thank you again, and I hope that you will continue to support our future projects.","fullyFundedDate":1758202988024,"projectUrl":"project/color-enhanced-learning/9439674/","projectTitle":"Color Enhanced Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morantus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp517291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594067837398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517291"},{"teacherId":4566618,"projectId":9892560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Family Fun\" project. Our students and their families were so surprised and happy to receive their bag of supplies to use at home. The family projects they have been sending back are amazing! \r\nI think there is a competition going on between some of our parents now that everyone has supplies to use for their projects. Our students are so excited to bring their new projects to school and tell how what and how they created their masterpieces. Parents are engaged with their children and even older siblings have gotten involved. Our student's oral language and vocabulary are improving daily just from talking about their projects. This has been one of best projects yet and your help has brought it to fruition. Thank you again for thinking of us. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1767101951955,"projectUrl":"project/family-fun/9892560/","projectTitle":"Family Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4566618_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781178963503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4566618"},{"teacherId":4566618,"projectId":9656472,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to our \"STEM 101\" project. Our students have been busy building, exploring and problem solving with their new materials. Their new magnet builders have been a big hit. They ask for them daily and have asked for a sign-up sheet when the center is already full. Everyone wants a turn at our Discover center! \r\nUnfortunately, some of the materials we requested were no longer available. However, we were able to order other STEM materials such as our new bead sequencing set. They love to try to match the order of the beads shown on the card and are always so excited to show their teachers when they make the perfect match. Our students are learning so much with their new supplies. We can't thank you enough for supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1762285262935,"projectUrl":"project/stem-101/9656472/","projectTitle":"STEM 101!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4566618_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781178963503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4566618"},{"teacherId":9755227,"projectId":10017931,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the meaningful impact that adding cushions to our rug area has had on our Pre K special education classroom for 3 , 4 , and 5 year old students. What began as a simple effort to make circle time more comfortable has truly transformed the way our young learners participate and engage each day.\r\nFor many of our students, having a soft, defined seating space provides the sensory support they need to feel calm and secure. The cushions help them regulate their bodies, which leads to improved attention, smoother transitions, and greater participation during circle time activities. We have seen students settle more quickly, remain engaged for longer periods, and interact more confidently with peers and teachers.\r\nThe cushions have also encouraged independence and routine. Students take pride in choosing their spot, carrying their cushion, and caring for their space. These small steps build important early skills such as responsibility, self awareness, and organization.\r\nOverall, this project has made our classroom environment more inclusive, supportive, and developmentally appropriate for our diverse learners. The rug area has become a welcoming space where students feel comfortable, connected, and ready to learn together.\r\nThank you for supporting initiatives that enrich the daily experiences of our youngest learners. The cushions have made a noticeable difference, and we are grateful for the positive impact they continue to bring to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768584499779,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-circle-time-seating/10017931/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Circle Time Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janet McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755227"},{"teacherId":517291,"projectId":9446780,"letterContent":"We want to say thank you for supporting us by helping us get this project funded. My students and I are extremely grateful for how these cleaning supplies have helped us keep our classroom clean. At the beginning of the year, our rug was very dirty and with the carpet cleaner we began a new year with a clean carpet. It looked so much better afterward. Now we wait until the winter weather is no longer so that we can clean it again.\r\nThe wipes have also been wonderful! My students get wipes daily and clean off their desks and chairs. They love having the responsibility of helping one another keep the classroom clean.","fullyFundedDate":1752164001511,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-cleanup/9446780/","projectTitle":"Classroom Cleanup!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morantus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp517291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594067837398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517291"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_105307","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":471,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":55.1,"schoolId":105307,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/columbus-elementary-school-annex/105307"}