{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bristol Central High School","outOfStateSupporters":27.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9709509,"projectId":9509989,"letterContent":"Teaching Algebra is not an easy task. Teaching students how to believe in their abilities is even harder.\r\n\r\nI had come up with the idea of trying interactive notebooks for my small group Algebra I classes this year with the goal of promoting strong studying and note-taking habits in my students. With the materials provided through your generous donation, this goal is starting to take shape.\r\n\r\nThe notebooks, highlighters, glue sticks, and other note-taking tools are stored in a way that promotes easy access. The organization provided by the crates has helped us create a classroom routine of taking and putting back our materials. Because they feel prepared for the day, my students are ready to learn. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, I have made it a point to have students refer back to our notes for multiple assignments. Now they are getting into the habit of checking their notes and past work before asking for my help, which has allowed me to really hone in on the students who need extra support.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to build our proficiency in solving equations and inequalities, these strategies help students remember the processes to solve, thus building their confidence and accuracy in math. Overall, these materials have made such a positive impact in my classroom. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755992381464,"projectUrl":"project/reducing-math-anxiety-and-increasing-stu/9509989/","projectTitle":"Reducing Math Anxiety and Increasing Study Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709509"},{"teacherId":5824350,"projectId":9200028,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, student-centered learning environment. The Surf Desks and foam cushions have quickly become essential tools in our daily routines. Students now choose where and how they learn best. They either collaborate on the rug with their peers, work independently in a quiet corner, or sit comfortably on the cushions while using their Surf Desks to complete assignments.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far was watching a group of students settle into a circle with their Surf Desks to brainstorm ideas for a writing assignment. They were focused, energized, and genuinely excited to share their thinking. Their faces absolutely lit up the day they walked in and saw the new materials set up around the room. Many of them immediately asked, \"Can we use these today?\"\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my curious, creative, and hardworking students take ownership of their learning. As we move forward, students will continue using flexible seating to support ongoing class projects, including collaborative discussions, independent reading, and inquiry-based activities that require movement and choice. Your support has allowed me to create a dynamic classroom where students can stay focused, feel comfortable, and develop a deeper love of learning. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1750774715839,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-learning/9200028/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5824350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536810186170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5824350"},{"teacherId":5823515,"projectId":9263068,"letterContent":"Grazie mille- THANK YOU- for your incredible generosity and support! Because of your donations, our Italian students were able to bring language and culture to life through art projects that celebrated Italy's rich traditions. From designing vibrant Venetian masks to illustrating scenes inspired by famous Italian landmarks and festivals, our classroom has been filled with color, laughter, and inspiration. Your contribution didn't just fund supplies, it fueled imagination, collaboration, and a deeper appreciation for Italian art and culture. AND IT IS REALLLY FUN!!!! \r\n\r\nThese projects have transformed our classroom! Students are more engaged, confident, and excited to explore the world through both language and art. Your kindness has helped us create meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect creativity with cultural learning. We are so grateful for your belief in our students and for making it possible to continue sharing the beauty of Italian culture in such an inspiring way. Grazie di cuore for helping us make our Italian program more engaging !","fullyFundedDate":1750773623832,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-italian-go-together-like-pasta-e/9263068/","projectTitle":"Art and Italian Go Together Like Pasta E Fagioli","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5823515_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536065146006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ginagalloreinhardbchs"},{"teacherId":609681,"projectId":9043002,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generous donations that has been helping our students discover the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. We use the steering wheel as a driving simulator in conjuction with impairment goggles to illustrate how being drunk or high effects a person's ability to drive safely. This not only impact them as individuals, but also their families. Students report their finding to their parents and guardians in the hopes that their loved ones will not drive impaired. With the legalization of THC products here in CT, there has been an increase in \"High\" driving. This is often seen as less hazardous than drunk driving. The impact of the driving simulation will hopefully be community-wide.\r\n\r\nAs students navigate the video game sober first, they count the number of mistakes they make in a quantitative analysis. Then, they put the goggles on and continue to drive while their partner continues to count the number of mistakes make. There is often a noticeable increase in mistakes made with the goggles on, showing students just how risky it is to drive while impaired.","fullyFundedDate":1742921243040,"projectUrl":"project/help-them-drive-impaired-impaired-drivi/9043002/","projectTitle":"Help Them Drive Impaired: Impaired Driving Prevention Simulator","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carriere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp609681_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651166648630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bchshealth"},{"teacherId":5840005,"projectId":9223283,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students in their efforts to be creative and cultivate an accepting environment! The students will use the printing press to press their own designs onto their shirts. They were excited about the idea of having the autonomy to be creative and independent with this project! Having the printing press will allow more students the opportunity to put their thoughts into fruition by completing their projects moving forward! To have something tangible as a result of their creativity and hard work is more rewardin than even I could have predicted!","fullyFundedDate":1746623042060,"projectUrl":"project/t-shirt-design-for-students/9223283/","projectTitle":"T-Shirt Design for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5840005_orig.jpg?crop=1563,1563,x436,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715171776681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bball"},{"teacherId":9708988,"projectId":9317072,"letterContent":"Grazie mille! Thanks to you, we were able to use these items to celebrate our Italian 4 students as they completed their final year of language study. The authentic candies and cookies allowed students to experience a small but meaningful \"taste of Italy\" right in their classroom. \r\n\r\nAlongside the treats, we gifted students their own copy of the new Pinocchio books—our class favorite from the previous year. Students were thrilled to revisit familiar passages, reading excerpts and reflecting on the cultural themes with fresh perspective. This combination of food and literature made the celebration both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and support. You've given our students an invaluable opportunity to connect deeply with Italian culture, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746495555449,"projectUrl":"project/festeggiamo-lets-celebrate-with-a-tast/9317072/","projectTitle":"Festeggiamo! Let's Celebrate with a Taste of Italia!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708988"},{"teacherId":5823515,"projectId":9276761,"letterContent":"Books are such a gift! Starting our year off with a shipment of ITALIAN TEAMED books was just the start we needed! Today we began our unit on the culture of food- we were able to read, study and prepare for our cooking unit using all materials from Donorschoose. We have only just started but the students were so happy to open the boxes and find copies of cookbooks, memoirs of Italian food history, Italian \"food\" folklore! These resources would never be funded through our (non-existent) budget! We are so grateful, so excited and so ready to dive into Italian food culture!","fullyFundedDate":1751734804439,"projectUrl":"project/the-flavor-of-italian-literature-leggi/9276761/","projectTitle":"The Flavor of Italian Literature: Leggiamo! Let's Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5823515_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536065146006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ginagalloreinhardbchs"},{"teacherId":9846843,"projectId":9315447,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation, which allowed us to purchase new headphones for our language class. Your support has made a tremendous difference in our students' ability to fully engage with the curriculum and prepare for important assessments. What may seem like a simple classroom tool has truly transformed the way our students learn and demonstrate their knowledge.\r\n\r\nWith the new headphones, students have been able to take listening sections of their tests with greater focus and accuracy. Before, background noise could be distracting and make it harder for them to concentrate. Now, each student can clearly hear the audio passages, follow along more effectively, and respond with confidence. These headphones have also allowed for individualized listening practice, letting students work at their own pace and revisit challenging material without interruption. We are so appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1746540168216,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-language-learning/9315447/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Language Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dra. 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Flexible Seating for WL students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5823515_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536065146006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ginagalloreinhardbchs"},{"teacherId":5824350,"projectId":9200203,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Culture Night was a vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity, and community! When my students walked into the transformed space—filled with world flag banners, colorful table covers, glowing lanterns, and immersive travel backdrops—their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. It truly felt like we had brought the world into our school.\r\n\r\nOne especially memorable project was our \"Create a Lantern\" activity. Using the art materials you helped provide, students designed lanterns that reflected their cultural backgrounds. These lanterns became a beautiful centerpiece of the event—displayed proudly on tables and hanging from archways around the room.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project reached far beyond decorations. It sparked meaningful conversations about identity, heritage, and global awareness. Students shared traditions that are important to them with their peers and the community.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're excited to continue this tradition with another Culture Night next year. With your support as our foundation, we'll build on this year's success to further deepen students' appreciation of other cultures and the importance of inclusion, empathy, and community. Thank you for helping us create an experience our students will never forget!","fullyFundedDate":1742951643438,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-community-to-our-culture-ni/9200203/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Community to Our Culture Night!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5824350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536810186170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5824350"},{"teacherId":609681,"projectId":8776841,"letterContent":"As our students unboxed the severe would simulators, the were a bit shocked at what they saw. Some were like, \"What the heck it that?\" Some said, \"Yoooo!\" As I explained what they were for, they began to understand and while the mood became a little more serious, they all knew that this was an important lesson. We talk about lock down drills and what to do if there is a school threat, but we don't talk about how to help someone who might be hurt.\r\n\r\nToday, for the first time, we were able to train student on how to manage severe wounds using simulators purchased with funds from you, our donors. Without your support, this could not have been accomplished. Students were able to move away from fears they may have had and developed life-saving skills we hope they will never have to employ. \r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for your generosity in making our school a safer community to learn in.","fullyFundedDate":1736320755075,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-save-lives-severe-wou/8776841/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Save Lives; Severe Wound Management Training","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carriere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp609681_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651166648630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bchshealth"},{"teacherId":9777505,"projectId":8987386,"letterContent":"When my students first saw me opening up the boxes from this project, they were excited, especially when I said what was in the box was for them! They were really enthusiastic, especially with the foot bands. I notice more students that usually stand wanting to sit down and bounce their feet off of the bands to concentrate more. Some students that prefer to fidget with their hands to focus will ask to use one of the sensory toys to channel their energy\r\n\r\nThe resources you helped supply to my classroom have been a game changer! The students use them on a daily basis. I feel that many more students are engaged in the lesson now that they can channel their energy elsewhere while maintaining focus.\r\n\r\nThese small tools have had such a huge impact in my classroom. There was a real sense of appreciation from my students. 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