{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Helen Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1955595,"projectId":9559199,"letterContent":"The new handbells have been a huge hit already in my classroom! I have already been able to use them several times with my self-contained special education classes that I most needed them for several times, and the students were so much more engaged as we played familiar melodies like \"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star\" because they were each able to play more notes instead of having to sit and wait for their one note to play in the song. Their faces light up when they are able to play the entire melody and they are already building connections with reading notation and discriminating pitches. \r\n\r\nThe rest of my students were so excited to walk in and notice the new bells sitting on the shelf! I have started using them in small group stations to have them independently figure out how to read and play a song, and the students are not only enthralled by the new instruments but also learning a lot and reinforcing concepts we are learning in the lessons through the instruments.\r\n\r\nMost of all I know that it gives students a sense of pride knowing that there are people in the community who support them and their music education enough to buy them these new instruments. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for supporting my students and their incredibly important musical development. The impact of your donation will continue to reverberate for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755351134539,"projectUrl":"project/ring-in-the-new-year-with-new-handbells/9559199/","projectTitle":"Ring in the New Year with New Handbells","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caldwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1955595_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461882577083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ecaldwell"},{"teacherId":8259702,"projectId":9307824,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for helping to fund my classroom project for Classroom Incentives! My students and I are so grateful! When I told them about how we were getting new prizes and incentives, they were SO excited! I use Dojo points in my classroom and at the end of the week, students get to cash in points for a prize. \r\nStudents are able to choose a prize that they want thanks to you and your generous donations! I cant wait to show my students the different incentives and prizes that they can choose from!","fullyFundedDate":1757356594257,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-incentives-essentials/9307824/","projectTitle":"Classroom Incentives & Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8259702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713828720819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8259702"},{"teacherId":8259702,"projectId":9697796,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for helping to fund my classroom project for STEM bins! My students and I are so grateful! When I told them about how we were getting new games and activities to make STEM bins, they were SO excited! I have been wanting to create these for a few years!\r\nStudents are able to play with STEM bins during Fun Friday, or Morning Work time. They are loving the different options to build things and use different materials!\r\nI can't wait to use these new chair pockets with my class! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757700412672,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins/9697796/","projectTitle":"STEM Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8259702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713828720819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8259702"},{"teacherId":8259702,"projectId":9704439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund my classroom project! My students and I are so grateful! When I told them about how we were getting new chair pockets, they were SO excited! I have had chair pockets every year I have been a teacher and they are a life saver. \r\nStudents are able to organize their materials, so their desk doesn't get too messy. In addition, they can have access to all of the materials they need right at their desk instead of getting up to get materials.\r\nI can't wait to use these new chair pockets with my class! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758120989119,"projectUrl":"project/chair-pockets/9704439/","projectTitle":"Chair Pockets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8259702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713828720819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8259702"},{"teacherId":9458302,"projectId":9593240,"letterContent":"We can't thai you enough for your generosity! This project provided classroom essentials like tablecloths, dry erase table dots, rug grip, a TPT gift card for purchasing teacher-made resources, bulletin board borders to make our space more inviting, and Velcro dots, transforming the learning space into a more organized, engaging, and interactive environment. These materials supported hands-on learning, improved classroom management, enhanced visual appeal, and allowed for more creative, student-centered instruction, ultimately boosting student participation, focus, and collaboration. Thank you again for your thoughtful contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1756135026351,"projectUrl":"project/a-bright-new-start/9593240/","projectTitle":"A Bright New Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733882435688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/abaldwin1"},{"teacherId":9458302,"projectId":9391526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation! Your kindness provided us with so many helpful and practical items that are already making a big impact on our day-to-day routines.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we now have organizing drawers to keep our classroom supplies tidy, a new broom to help us keep our space clean, and magnet hooks to better utilize our whiteboard area. The clipboards are perfect for flexible learning, and the ID badges will make our upcoming field trip smoother and safer for everyone. You even helped stock our prize bin and provided hair ties for students—little things that truly make a big difference in our daily lives.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only brought more organization and joy to our classroom, but it has also shown our students that people care about their learning environment and well-being. We are so grateful for your generosity and belief in our success!","fullyFundedDate":1752110551597,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-through-a-wel/9391526/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success Through a Well-Equipped Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733882435688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/abaldwin1"},{"teacherId":9458302,"projectId":9393061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, we now have a wonderful collection of multiplication flash cards, games, puzzles, and other hands-on resources to help us master our multiplication facts.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to dive into the new materials! These tools are already making a big difference by turning learning into fun, engaging practice. It's incredible to see their confidence grow as they build fluency through play.\r\n\r\nYour donation means more than just supplies—it shows our students that there are people out there who believe in their success. Thank you for investing in our learning and helping us build strong math foundations!","fullyFundedDate":1752110418407,"projectUrl":"project/make-our-multiplication-mastery-dreams-c/9393061/","projectTitle":"Make our Multiplication Mastery Dreams Come True!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733882435688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/abaldwin1"},{"teacherId":8259702,"projectId":9135353,"letterContent":"My students were SO excited to see all of the materials and manipulatives for their new math bags! Every year I like to revamp the math manipulatives that are in the classroom. This year, I decided that it would be nice for each student to have their very own math bag with all the manipulatives they would need. This ensures everyone has the tools they need to learn. In addition, it saves time because students don't have to get up and look for math manipulatives. Instead, they can take out their math bag and they will have everything they need!","fullyFundedDate":1743639097360,"projectUrl":"project/math-bags/9135353/","projectTitle":"Math Bags!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8259702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713828720819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8259702"},{"teacherId":8259702,"projectId":9247920,"letterContent":"My new first graders were super excited to see some flexible seat options available for the new school year! We love our rainbow stools for small group reading at the back table. The cushions are a new favorite for independent reading! Since we don't have enough chairs in the classroom library, the cushions have been a great addition and students can now choose a smart spot to sit and read! Thank you so much for your generous donations. We wouldn't be able to get flexible seating for our classroom without you!","fullyFundedDate":1748547554769,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9247920/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8259702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713828720819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8259702"},{"teacherId":9198373,"projectId":9390923,"letterContent":"I want to start off by saying thank you so much for funding my project. With these items, I was able to organize my students' materials accessible to them. The bins hold students' math notebooks, read alouds, and paper students need to complete different tasks. \r\nMy students were so excited to find out that their desk would no longer be cluttered! These bins have prompted independence and responsibility, since my students know what is expected during work time. \r\nI plan to continue housing student work materials in these bins and will add to them as the year progresses.\r\nThank you so much again.","fullyFundedDate":1750774769465,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-optimized/9390923/","projectTitle":"Organized and Optimized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stanley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198373_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721257576670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198373"},{"teacherId":9458302,"projectId":9207017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of s'mores ingredients and the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! Your support helped transform our classroom into a cozy, camping-themed learning adventure that my students will never forget.\r\n\r\nWe used the TPT gift card to purchase engaging, standards-based worksheets that fit perfectly with our camping theme—everything from reading comprehension to math activities. The camping atmosphere kept students excited and focused, and the lessons were both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nOf course, the highlight for many was making s'mores together! It was a special treat that brought smiles, laughter, and lots of great memories. Thank you for helping us create a warm and magical experience that made learning feel like an adventure.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1742937053093,"projectUrl":"project/smores-for-good-scores/9207017/","projectTitle":"S'mores for Good Scores!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733882435688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/abaldwin1"},{"teacherId":9458302,"projectId":9315510,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of desk pet erasers and accessories to our classroom! The excitement on my students' faces when they saw their new desk pets was absolutely priceless. These tiny companions have already brought so much joy, motivation, and engagement to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nDesk pets are more than just fun—they're also powerful tools for teaching responsibility, encouraging good behavior, and building classroom community. With the accessories you provided, students are able to personalize their pets and create little \"homes\" that spark creativity and connection.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real impact, and we're so grateful you chose to support our class. Thank you for helping make our classroom an even more fun and inspiring place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1746581262910,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-pets-big-impact-engaging-students/9315510/","projectTitle":"Tiny Pets, Big Impact: Engaging Students Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733882435688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/abaldwin1"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43964","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":280,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.7,"schoolId":43964,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Helen Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Helen Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/hamden-public-schools/helen-street-elementary-school/43964"}