{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Smith Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6618222,"projectId":10395478,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of white boards to my fourth grade students. We use the boards to do building thinking classrooms where students work together to solve math problems. It is hard to buy supplies in an urban district where teacher supplies are cut each year. Your donation will provide my students with clean boards throughout the school year. I am so grateful for Donor Choose and donors like you to share your kindness and monetary donation to those teachers like me in need. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1786052651962,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-boards-for-math-strategies-to/10395478/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Boards for Math Strategies to Collaborate With Peers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinrichs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6618222_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740401470353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6618222"},{"teacherId":6618222,"projectId":10365020,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued generosity for my fourth grade students in an urban district. These notebooks will be used to organize math strategies and mini anchor charts. Students will benefit with a friendly reminder in their notebooks when they are struggling to find an answer. I appreciate your donation and helping teachers in less fortunate school districts. Thank you again for thoughtful and kindness gestures of this donation. With your continued support, my students are the winners and I will remind them of your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1784557211923,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-supplies-to-start-the-new-sch/10365020/","projectTitle":"New School Supplies to Start the New School Year.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinrichs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6618222_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740401470353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6618222"},{"teacherId":6618222,"projectId":10417384,"letterContent":"I would like to say thank you for the generous donation of Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. This will be so helpful throughout the school year and save a lot of time not creating materials for students because other teachers already created such wonderful resources. These resources will be used for math and reading to help students learn new skills. My students will benefit from these resources. I appreciate your generous donation and look forward to using the gift cards throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1786052653400,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-gift-card-requeste/10417384/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card Requested","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinrichs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6618222_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740401470353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6618222"},{"teacherId":4844705,"projectId":8771183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our classroom project! Your support has helped us bring the Building Thinking Classrooms approach to life in our first-grade math learning. The double-sided whiteboard easel will give my students two additional vertical, non-permanent workspaces where they can collaborate, share ideas, solve problems, and take risks. These active learning spaces encourage students to think creatively and work together rather than simply sitting and passively receiving information.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your investment in my students and their learning. This easel will be used regularly to create meaningful opportunities for students to communicate their mathematical thinking, learn from one another, and build confidence as problem-solvers. Thank you for helping us transform our classroom into a more active and engaging space where every student can think, participate, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1732645422136,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-learning/8771183/","projectTitle":"Vertical Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844705"},{"teacherId":4844705,"projectId":9135226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first-grade classroom! We have officially finished the year! Your generous donation helped to replenish important supplies and ensure that my students have the materials they need to participate, practice, create, and learn each day.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in my students and our classroom. We work hard to teach our first graders to take care of their materials and be responsible learners, but supplies naturally wear out and disappear after so much use! Because of your kindness, we were able to finish the school year strong with the tools necessary for learning and growing. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every student can learn, explore, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1748115302289,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-basics/9135226/","projectTitle":"Just the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844705"},{"teacherId":4844705,"projectId":9873047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for donating to the project and bringing these supplies into my classroom. It made our holiday season so special to be able to receive such love! It was an early holiday surprise for my students! \r\n\r\nThe materials came in time for us to use in December and we were able to make so many gifts and crafts. We were also able to use the materials for the remainder of the school year for Valentines Day and even some animal research projects! \r\n\r\nSometimes being a first grader is serious work, so thank you for brining some fun and joy to some very deserving ones!","fullyFundedDate":1765914106014,"projectUrl":"project/happy-holiday-magic/9873047/","projectTitle":"Happy Holiday Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844705"},{"teacherId":4844705,"projectId":9396812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping make our math project possible! As a first-grade teacher, I want my students to see that math can be just as exciting, engaging, and meaningful as reading, coloring, and playing. The interactive math notebooks, scissors, and glue you donated will give my students hands-on opportunities to practice new skills, organize their learning, and build confidence in math. These supplies will help make our daily math lessons more interactive and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping me provide my students with the tools they need to become confident mathematicians and enthusiastic learners. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where learning is hands-on, meaningful, and fun. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1750773699358,"projectUrl":"project/interact-with-math/9396812/","projectTitle":"Interact With Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844705"},{"teacherId":4622533,"projectId":7360900,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project for decodable books in my Kindergarten classroom. Our class has begun incorporating decodable fiction and non-fiction books into our small group and independent reading time. These carefully leveled texts allow students to apply phonetic skills they are actively learning while building confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThe response from our Kindergarten students has been remarkable. They have demonstrated increased enthusiasm and engagement during reading sessions. Students are particularly excited to explore books featuring topics aligned with their interests, which has motivated them to spend more time with texts independently.\r\n\r\nI will continue to monitor student progress and expand our decodable book collection based on emerging student interests and instructional needs.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your continued support of literacy initiatives in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1686867509407,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-fictionnonfiction-books-for-s/7360900/","projectTitle":"Decodable Fiction/Nonfiction Books for Successful Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griswold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4622533"},{"teacherId":6891974,"projectId":9891082,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity and support of my classroom. Your contribution means so much to me, and even more importantly, to my students. Because of you, I am able to continue building a learning environment that is engaging, organized, and supportive of their needs.\r\nI also want to share a brief update regarding the materials from my project. The Apple Pencil listed in my original request is not compatible with the iPad currently available in my classroom. While I am unable to use that specific item as originally planned, I am still very grateful for your support in helping me bring more interactive and creative digital learning experiences to my students. I will continue adapting my plans so that I can make the most effective use of the technology we do have, ensuring students still benefit from more visually engaging and hands-on lessons.\r\nGoing forward, I hope to align future classroom technology updates with tools like the Apple Pencil so that students can benefit from fully integrated digital learning experiences.\r\nAdditionally, I want to thank you for the brushed nickel command hooks included in the project. These will be used to help students organize and store their coats and personal items, supporting a more orderly and accessible classroom environment. Due to our current transition to a new school setting over the next two years, I did not install them this year. However, I plan to bring and install them once we are settled into the new space so students can fully benefit from a more organized classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your generosity truly makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767098762812,"projectUrl":"project/bring-lessons-to-life-with-an-apple-penc/9891082/","projectTitle":"Bring Lessons to Life With an Apple Pencil","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6891974_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573191230843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-ballard"},{"teacherId":5951875,"projectId":7402946,"letterContent":"These products gave me the ability to give my students a classroom that feels like a comfy home atmosphere. Some of our students do not have nice homes to feel comfy and safe in. With them materials I was able to give them from your generous donations, they have calm lighting, a few comfortable pillows, a reading rug, etc. All of these contribute to a calm, peaceful learning environment. \r\nWhen students enjoy the environment they are in and know teachers took the time to make it special, they can internalize that they are important and should take care of their space as well.","fullyFundedDate":1690059305562,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-that-feels-like-home/7402946/","projectTitle":"A Classroom That Feels Like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Higgins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5951875_orig.jpg?crop=463,462,x0,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685627779364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5951875"},{"teacherId":7465419,"projectId":9963344,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Kindergarten Classroom. Adding music into our room has been great for our brain breaks and end of the year celebration practice.\r\n\r\nThe rhythm sticks and karaoke machine truly benefit each child as they sing, dance and engage with their classmates. \r\n\r\nThe rhythm sticks are helpful when we use \"Go Danny\" during our brain breaks. Students can beat their sticks on the table, in the air and on the floor to Danny's music. The karaoke machine is used now at the end of the year to sing for our Kindergarten Celebration. Students take turns singing and practicing our 5 end of the year songs for their parents. They stand in the front of the room to showcase their voices and have fun. \r\n\r\nMusic has put a smile on each of my students faces. Thank you for supporting music education in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767098764753,"projectUrl":"project/music-in-the-classroom/9963344/","projectTitle":"Music in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monfredo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7465419_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623261834770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmonfredo"},{"teacherId":7465419,"projectId":9963299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Kindergarten classroom. During our intentional play time, students are allowed to engage with each other at a play center of their choice. We did not have baby dolls in our classroom. \r\nWhen I unboxed the multicultural dolls my students were thrilled. Their faces light up with excitement \r\nMy students were pushing around these babies and having fruitful conversations while feeding them and putting them to bed. Thank you for making this possible. \r\nPlay empowers our Kindergarteners to process their experiences as much as it gives them an outlet to express themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1776381769518,"projectUrl":"project/dolls-for-intentional-play/9963299/","projectTitle":"Dolls for Intentional Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monfredo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7465419_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623261834770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmonfredo"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43736","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":436,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.5,"schoolId":43736,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Smith Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Smith Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/consolidated-school-district-of-new-britain/smith-elementary-school/43736"}