{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Broadview Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4993613,"projectId":10302226,"letterContent":"These LCD writing tablets allow my students to quickly share their thoughts and engage with each other in an interactive way, using technology. They were very excited to use the tablets and thought it was an interesting activity to do in class. It has made whole class collaboration and share outs faster, more engaging, and more effective. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the headphones have already come in handy where kids have been able to use them to \"lock in\" and focus on their online work and independent reading. Students have enjoyed the fresh feeling of new headphones and enjoying their independent work. The keyboard and wireless mouse have been helpful in collaborating on the SMART board and helping student be part of the planning process. \r\n\r\nOverall, these new tools and supplies have been a boon to our classroom and students have been more engaged as a result. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1783343225712,"projectUrl":"project/technology-tune-up/10302226/","projectTitle":"Technology Tune Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gurry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4993613_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511286853712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4993613"},{"teacherId":4673655,"projectId":10209768,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled to share that our project, \"The Hybrid Classroom Toolkit\" has been fully funded! Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for investing in my students' education.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my social studies students will soon have high-quality interactive notebooks to transform how they learn. Instead of just reading about the past, they will be actively constructing it—building timelines, creating 3D foldables of historical events, and organizing complex concepts into a resource they can truly call their own.\r\n\r\nThese notebooks, highlighters and tape are tools that foster creativity, critical thinking, and a genuine excitement for history! Your support ensures that every student in my classroom has the materials they need to be as successful as they can!","fullyFundedDate":1783343227016,"projectUrl":"project/the-hybrid-classroom-toolkit/10209768/","projectTitle":"The Hybrid Classroom Toolkit","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4673655_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721158482354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rosten"},{"teacherId":9711656,"projectId":10270451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support my classroom! Your generous donation made it possible to restock essential classroom materials, including colored pencils, markers, Sharpies, anchor chart paper, construction paper, and plastic insert pockets.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have already made a meaningful difference in the classroom. Students are able to create, collaborate, and demonstrate their learning in engaging and hands-on ways. The plastic insert pockets have been especially helpful in creating interactive activities such as Roll a Map and Latitude & Longitude Bingo, allowing students to practice important geography skills while learning through play and active participation.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond providing supplies—it helps create opportunities for students to be creative, engaged, and excited about learning. My classes are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for investing in the students and their educational experience. Thank you for helping make my classroom a more engaging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1783343229695,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrow-restocking-for-stude/10270451/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow: Restocking for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calbi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711656_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747930105510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711656"},{"teacherId":4673655,"projectId":9988381,"letterContent":"We immediately put the supplies to work in our unit analyzing primary sources and complex texts. My students are currently using the highlighters to turn highlighting key claims and evidence. Then comes the best part: using the Elmer's glue and Scotch tape to secure primary sources, data charts, and foldables directly onto their pages. The physical act of \"building\" a notebook page has made a massive difference; you can see complex concepts cement in their minds.\r\n\r\nOur next step is using these interactive notebooks students will map out their research, script ideas, and project outlines directly in their notebooks before moving into production. Your generosity didn't just give us supplies—it gave my students equity, dignity, and a tangible way to take charge of their own learning. Thank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774129493355,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-creative-and-organized-inquiry/9988381/","projectTitle":"Tools for Creative and Organized Inquiry","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4673655_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721158482354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rosten"},{"teacherId":4791688,"projectId":10364191,"letterContent":"Thank You!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for fully funding our classroom project! Your generosity helped us have such a wonderful start to the school year.\r\n\r\nThe bungee camp chairs have created a fun, comfortable space where students can learn and collaborate, while the rolling carts and console tables are helping us keep our essential supplies organized and easily accessible.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, my students are already putting these resources to work! They are creating their interactive notebooks, which will become a place to store their learning activities, notes, and work throughout the year. It has been wonderful to see them take ownership of their learning from the very beginning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a welcoming, organized space where my students can learn, collaborate, and grow. Your generosity truly helped us start the school year on a great note!","fullyFundedDate":1783343232017,"projectUrl":"project/helping-english-language-learners-find-t/10364191/","projectTitle":"Helping English Language Learners Find Their Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Classey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4791688_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657306284869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lynne-classey"},{"teacherId":4791688,"projectId":10177905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us start the school year with a fresh supply of classroom essentials! Pencils, colored pencils, glue sticks, crayons, magnetic notebook paper, and tape dispensers may seem like small things, but they make a big difference in our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity means my students can focus on learning instead of worrying about whether they have the supplies they need. Having these materials ready to go helps us jump into projects, activities, and learning right from the start.","fullyFundedDate":1783254455279,"projectUrl":"project/restock-recharge-bringing-learning-to/10177905/","projectTitle":"Restock & Recharge: Bringing Learning to Life with Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Classey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4791688_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657306284869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lynne-classey"},{"teacherId":9711656,"projectId":10163218,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and for providing students with pencils, colored pencils, cap erasers, and pencil sharpeners. These simple but essential supplies have made a meaningful difference in students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nHaving reliable supplies readily available means students can spend less time worrying about whether they have the tools they need and more time focused on learning, creating, and participating in class. The colored pencils have been especially helpful for creative projects and activities, while the pencils and cap erasers are used every day across the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe semi-automatic pencil sharpeners have quickly become a student favorite! Students particularly love how easy and fun they are to use, and they have made keeping pencils sharp much less of a chore. There is genuine excitement when students get to use them!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided students with practical tools that support both their academic work and creativity. Thank you for helping make classrooms more welcoming, engaging, and well-equipped for learning. Your support truly matters to students!","fullyFundedDate":1778876987774,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-on-point/10163218/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stay on Point!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calbi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711656_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747930105510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711656"},{"teacherId":3344246,"projectId":10179358,"letterContent":"This project has had a tremendous impact on student engagement and learning in our classroom. Last year, students had the unique opportunity to observe the entire chick-hatching process firsthand, from incubating the eggs to watching eight chicks successfully hatch. The experience sparked curiosity, excitement, and countless opportunities for hands-on learning. Students eagerly arrived at school each day to check on the eggs and chicks, ask questions, make observations, and discuss the changes they were seeing. \r\n\r\nThe addition of brooder boxes funded by this project has further enhanced the experience by allowing students to safely observe and care for the chicks after they hatch. The clear viewing windows make it easier for multiple students to participate at once, encouraging collaboration, discussion, and shared discovery. The chick feed and accompanying educational resources have helped us incorporate lessons about animal care and responsibility throughout the project. Beyond our classroom, the excitement spread throughout the school as other classes visited to observe the chicks, creating a shared learning experience for our entire school community. This project continues to inspire wonder, foster scientific inquiry, and provide authentic learning opportunities for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776104343023,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-curiosity-in-our-classroom/10179358/","projectTitle":"Hatching Curiosity in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarkson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3344246_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449168013360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chargingupourclassroom"},{"teacherId":9265363,"projectId":9981742,"letterContent":"My students get very excited to see if I have restocked the closet. These donations have been incredibly helpful for them. From the deodorant to the feminine hygiene products, my students can comfortably take what they need!\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your donations and so happy to see we reach very far - not just Connecticut! I also hope this taught the students something about kindness and giving back. Your generosity is a message and lesson to them. Something we all need in the world today. \r\n\r\nMessages I hope the students can learn from this: Pay it forward. Be Kind.","fullyFundedDate":1769129479533,"projectUrl":"project/take-what-you-need-hygiene-essentials-f/9981742/","projectTitle":"Take What you Need: Hygiene Essentials for our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9265363_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744934021547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9265363"},{"teacherId":9711656,"projectId":10123818,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, we were able to provide a new class set of headphones for our students—an upgrade that is already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have allowed students to fully engage with digital resources, including educational videos, reading programs, and interactive activities, without distractions. Many of our students benefit from having a quiet, focused environment, and this equipment helps create just that. It has also supported our multilingual learners by allowing them to listen, repeat, and build their language skills with greater confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the headphones have helped foster a sense of excitement and ownership in the classroom. Students feel more motivated and prepared to learn when they have access to high-quality tools, and your contribution has made that possible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly impacted our students in ways that go far beyond the classroom. Thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1773935914808,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-see-it-learn-it/10123818/","projectTitle":"Hear It. See It. Learn It.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calbi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711656_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747930105510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711656"},{"teacherId":3344246,"projectId":9834050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us transform our classroom into a more welcoming and inspiring space. Since receiving these new materials, my students and I have been busy putting them to use in meaningful and creative ways. The cutter and cardstock have quickly become student favorites—we've already begun designing colorful bulletin board displays, personalized name tags, and collaborative art pieces that reflect our classroom identity. When the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were eager to jump in, share ideas, and take ownership of beautifying their learning environment. It was incredibly rewarding to see their pride and enthusiasm grow as they realized this space truly belongs to them.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum by integrating these resources into ongoing classroom projects. Students are currently working in small groups to design themed displays that connect to what we're learning, blending creativity with academic content. We're also focusing on organization and responsibility, using our new tools to maintain a tidy, functional, and visually engaging space. These next steps are helping students feel more invested not only in their work but also in their classroom community. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for the role you've played in creating a space where students feel motivated, valued, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1770699818866,"projectUrl":"project/a-makeover-for-motivation/9834050/","projectTitle":"A Makeover For Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarkson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3344246_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449168013360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chargingupourclassroom"},{"teacherId":8728375,"projectId":9642025,"letterContent":"Attendance is a critical component of student learning, and our program aims to incentivize students who struggle to maintain consistent attendance. Through your generous donation, we were able to provide these students with breakfast items and snacks to create an environment where they feel taken care of, and appreciated. \r\n\r\nThroughout the course of the school year, our students have made tremendous progress in improving their attendance! With the help of your donation, we have been able to effectively run our PAWS program. Typically, we invite students to be part of our program, but this year, we have had kids request to join because of the community we have built, and everyone knows that no community gathering is complete without something to snack on! \r\n\r\nGoing forward, we look to continue identifying students who are chronically absent and try to assist them in improving their attendance so they can get the most out of their educational experience. It may seem like bags of chips and Pop Tarts are trivial, but to many students in our population, they are anything but. 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