{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Noah Webster Microsociety School","outOfStateSupporters":37.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10541827,"projectId":10360514,"letterContent":"Our 4th graders are natural scientists—curious, persistent, and constantly asking \"why?\" Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now fully equipped to turn that natural curiosity into real, hands-on discovery.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to Scholastic News and Science Spin. Nonfiction reading can sometimes feel like a chore for young learners, but these colorful magazines bring current events, real-world science, and high-interest topics directly into their hands. They aren't just practicing critical reading skills; they are seeing how science connects to the world around them.\r\n\r\nEqually exciting is what happens after we finish reading. With our new supply of craft sticks, paper cups, masking tape, and storage bins, our classroom transforms into an active engineering lab. Instead of just reading about structural integrity or force and motion, students are building, testing, failing, tweaking, and succeeding on their own. The storage bins keep our new materials organized and accessible, ensuring we can jump into quick-stem challenges at a moment's notice.\r\n\r\nYour gift did far more than purchase supplies; it sent a clear message to my students that their learning matters and that a community of people believes in their potential. Thank you for making our classroom a place where young minds can read, build, and dream big.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nMs. Cooke","fullyFundedDate":1785436256404,"projectUrl":"project/microsociety-mega-minds-stem-and-news/10360514/","projectTitle":"MicroSociety, Mega Minds: STEM and News for Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10541827"},{"teacherId":10541827,"projectId":10359499,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fourth-grade students, I want to send a huge, heartfelt thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to you, our classroom has truly been transformed into an amazing \"ocean\" learning environment!\r\n\r\nThe moment our new ocean-themed rug, whale-shaped bookshelf, cozy bean bag chair, and wonderful collection of ocean-themed books arrived, the room erupted with excitement. The students were completely thrilled to see our reading corner come to life.\r\n\r\nNow, whenever it's time for independent reading or small group work, there is a race to get comfortable with a good book in our new bean bag chair or spread out on the ocean rug. The whale bookshelf has made our library books easily accessible, encouraging students to dive deeper into reading and explore topics about marine life, conservation, and beyond.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided physical materials for our room; you've given my students a special, inviting space where their imaginations can soar and their love for reading can grow. They feel so lucky that someone cared enough to invest in their education.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making such a meaningful splash in our classroom. We are endlessly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,\r\nMs. Cooke","fullyFundedDate":1782885939374,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-reading-our-ocean-classroom-l/10359499/","projectTitle":"Dive Into Reading: Our Ocean Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10541827"},{"teacherId":5020629,"projectId":10292594,"letterContent":"Every year, I like to create a project at the end of the school year to gather supplies and prepare for the next one. Year after year, I'm amazed by how quickly these projects are funded!\r\n\r\nThanks to the incredible generosity of Jennifer Craig from Talcott Financial Group and Dalio Education, my new class of 3rd graders will begin the school year with engaging, high-quality supplies that will support their learning from day one.\r\n\r\nI'm so grateful for programs like DonorsChoose that help teachers provide meaningful experiences for their students. I'm equally thankful for the families, friends, companies, and organizations that choose to invest their hard-earned money in classrooms like mine. Your generosity truly makes a difference.\r\n\r\nI hope that one day every teacher will have easy access to the resources they need to create supportive, engaging, and inspiring learning environments for their students. Until then, I'm incredibly thankful for the kindness and generosity of those who help make it possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1780421965218,"projectUrl":"project/2026-2027-classroom-supplies/10292594/","projectTitle":"2026 - 2027 Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5020629_orig.jpg?crop=535,535,x314,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593614054127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5020629"},{"teacherId":5129318,"projectId":10009002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom science project and providing microscopes and magnifying glasses for my kindergarten students. The student were thrilled to begin exploring everyday objects up close. Simple items like leaves, flowers, rocks, and insects have become fascinating discoveries in our classroom. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are developing important science and observation skills through hands-on learning experiences. We learn to ask thoughtful questions and make predictions, share ideas with classmates and build confidence as young scientists. Thank you for making a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768515998822,"projectUrl":"project/the-world-under-the-microscope/10009002/","projectTitle":"The World Under The Microscope","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5129318_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755687152860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129318"},{"teacherId":1859470,"projectId":9924918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our music program! Because of your support, our students now have a brand-new bass drum and replacement drumsticks that will make a real difference in their musical journey. These instruments will give our young musicians the tools they need to learn, grow, and enjoy making music together. Your kindness means the world to us, and we are so grateful to have donors like you who believe in the value of music education. Thank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772032455973,"projectUrl":"project/replacement-bass-drum-needed-for-school/9924918/","projectTitle":"Replacement Bass Drum Needed for School Drumline","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutcliffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1859470_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511835157160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1859470"},{"teacherId":4079094,"projectId":9659207,"letterContent":"When our students arrive each morning, the very first place they go is the new table. It has quickly become the unofficial \"welcome center\" of our classroom. Students settle in with morning tubs, puzzles, drawing prompts, and quiet activities that help them ease into the day. The moment they walk through the door, they gravitate toward the table, chatting with friends, sharing materials, and starting their day with a sense of calm and connection. Their excitement was immediate from the first day they saw it, and that enthusiasm has not faded.\r\n\r\nThis table has transformed our morning routine. Instead of students wandering or waiting for space, everyone has a comfortable spot to begin their day. I have watched students who usually need extra time to warm up join right in because the table feels inviting and spacious. It has become a natural gathering place where students collaborate, help one another, and start their day feeling grounded and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are now able to plan more structured morning activities that encourage teamwork and creativity. Students are already asking for new building challenges, shared art starters, and group problem‑solving tasks they can do together at the table. Your support provided more than furniture; it created a daily ritual that brings our class together and sets a positive tone for everything that follows. We are truly grateful for the impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1764702303657,"projectUrl":"project/a-big-table-for-little-learners/9659207/","projectTitle":"A Big Table for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metcalf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4079094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690555299404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-metcalf"},{"teacherId":5129318,"projectId":9916106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students have access to materials that are used in the classroom daily. \r\n\r\nThe trays and folders have helped us stay organized and keep our materials easily accessible, allowing for smoother transitions and more time focused on learning. \r\n\r\nThe pencils are a big hit as students enjoy the variety of colors. The twistable pencils also help develop fine motor skills. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, every student now has a wobbly cushion to help them stay engaged and be comfortable during lessons. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more engaging, organized and supportive classroom environment where all students can thrive. We are truly grateful for your investment in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1764730980453,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-write-and-get-it-right/9916106/","projectTitle":"Wobble, Write and Get it Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5129318_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755687152860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129318"},{"teacherId":5129318,"projectId":9899300,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing my students with engaging, hands-on learning materials. Thanks to your kindness, my classroom received STEM interlocking straws, sequencing puzzles, magnetic balls and rods set, educational engineering construction blocks, pixel art challenge pattern blocks, and magnetic tiles with blocks and magnetic construction trucks.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a meaningful impact on my young learners. Students are using the interlocking straws to learn about solid shapes! It was so perfectly timed for studying this math module on shapes with a true hands-on approach. The construction blocks help us explore engineering concepts, strengthen fine motor skills, and collaborate with their peers. The sequencing puzzles and pixel art challenges are helping students develop problem-solving skills, pattern recognition, and attention to detail, while the magnetic tiles and construction trucks encourage creativity, spatial awareness, and cooperative play.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have increased student engagement and motivation. My students are excited to learn, eager to participate, and proud of the structures and designs they create. Your support has helped create a more interactive, supportive, and enriching learning environment where students can explore, build, and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your generosity truly makes a difference every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763564330785,"projectUrl":"project/build-to-learn-learn-to-build/9899300/","projectTitle":"Build to Learn, Learn to Build","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5129318_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755687152860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129318"},{"teacherId":1859470,"projectId":9838741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our drumstick replacement project! We recently performed off school grounds, and it was a relief to have sticks that students could rely on to not splinter during the performance! When the students first saw the materials arrive, they were thrilled! There's nothing quite like the excitement of drummers getting their hands on fresh sticks that won't give them trouble while playing.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're building on this momentum by adding additional performances to our schedule and learning new repertoire. We also have some fun tricks up our sleeves for our upcoming concerts that we can't wait to share with our audiences. Your support has given our students the tools they need to perform and we are deeply grateful for your belief in our program!","fullyFundedDate":1761934725957,"projectUrl":"project/drummers-need-drumsticks/9838741/","projectTitle":"Drummers Need Drumsticks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutcliffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1859470_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511835157160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1859470"},{"teacherId":5129318,"projectId":9628020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my first project! Your generosity provided essential materials - whiteboard dry erasers, scissors, glue sticks, organizing bins, play-doh, kitchen utensils for our dramatic play area, and a cosy rug for our library corner - into our kindergarten classroom. \r\nThese items have been in use and are making a huge difference. The shaggy microfiber erasers are in use every day during our letter formation block, and it has become our favorite whole group activity. Play-doh used during centers strengthens fine motor skills through creative play, and the kitchen utensils and foods inspire imagination and cooperation; they are also great for implementing sorting and counting-math concepts. Our new washable library rug adds a warm and inviting spot where my students love to read books, and one student even uses the rug to lay down when she feels overwhelmed. \r\nThanks to you, our classroom is more comfortable, engaging, and joyful. Thank you for helping my students to learn and grow in a space that supports them. Thank you for helping me to create the classroom where I feel organized and able to bring meaningful experiences to my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755723384630,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-caring-and-engaging-kindergar/9628020/","projectTitle":"Building a Caring and Engaging Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5129318_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755687152860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129318"},{"teacherId":4079094,"projectId":9583498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Building Early Math Skills. Because of you, my Pre-k students now have access to engaging, hands on math materials that have transformed the way they explore numbers, shapes, and problem-solving. From the moment the materials arrived, their excitement was immediate. They gathered around with wide eyes, eager to touch, build, count, and experiment. Learning now feels like play, and their confidence has grown as they practice early math skills in meaningful ways.\r\nWe are already using these resources daily during small group activities, math centers, and free-choice time. Students are counting, sorting, comparing, building patterns, and using math language in authentic ways during play. These tolls have created more joyful learning moments and stronger engagement across the classroom. \r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are building a strong foundation in math that will support them for years to come. Our next steps include expanding these activities into more structured problem solving lessons and collaborative projects so students can deepen their understanding even further. Thank you for believing in my students and for making such a lasting difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755746758280,"projectUrl":"project/building-early-math-skills-through-play/9583498/","projectTitle":"Building Early Math Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metcalf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4079094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690555299404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-metcalf"},{"teacherId":10018622,"projectId":9323875,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are proudly running our on-the-go school store. When the materials arrived, they were so excited—they felt seen, trusted, and valued. They now greet customers, use technology to deduct LiveSchool points, solve math problems, and work together to keep the store running. One beautiful moment was watching two shy students confidently resolve a pricing issue on their own.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include creating digital ads, tracking sales, and using student feedback to guide inventory decisions. Your support sparked confidence, leadership, and joy in my students, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1751152995316,"projectUrl":"project/school-store-for-inner-city-kids/9323875/","projectTitle":"School Store for Inner City Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10018622_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754395122588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10018622"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43711","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":621,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":42,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":62.1,"schoolId":43711,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Noah Webster Microsociety School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Noah Webster Microsociety School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/hartford-public-school-district/noah-webster-microsociety-school/43711"}