{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bishop Woods Arch & Design Magnet","outOfStateSupporters":36.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4280519,"projectId":10396003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! The resources you provided have made a world of difference as we began this new school year, making our transition smooth, seamless, and full of joy.\r\n\r\nStarting a new school year can sometimes feel overwhelming, but having these new materials ready to go from day one gave our entire classroom a sense of comfort and stability. Beyond helping us settle in, your donation is actively helping my students grow in their independence. Having designated, easily accessible resources allows them to take ownership of their learning, make choices, and complete everyday classroom tasks on their own with newfound confidence.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, these resources have given us wonderful ways to celebrate each student on their special day! Being able to highlight and honor every child individually makes them feel truly seen, valued, and special within our classroom community. Seeing their faces light up when it's their turn to be celebrated is a highlight of our year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, making our classroom a warm and empowering place, and helping us create such a positive start to the year!","fullyFundedDate":1785786920789,"projectUrl":"project/the-organized-classroom-blueprint/10396003/","projectTitle":"The Organized Classroom Blueprint","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4280519_orig.jpg?crop=604,604,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695032716316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4280519"},{"teacherId":4280519,"projectId":10279045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Read All About It!\" Because of your generosity, my first graders get to hold their very own colorful copies of Scholastic News, opening up a whole new world for them. At this age, learning to read goes hand in hand with learning about the world, and these magazines bridge that gap seamlessly. Reading time in our classroom has become an exciting, interactive journey where students practice essential early literacy skills—such as decoding new vocabulary, using text features like bold captions and diagrams, and building reading comprehension—all while discovering real-world topics.\r\n\r\nHaving these current events written specifically for young readers gives my students a meaningful sense of global awareness. They love realizing that the world extends beyond our classroom walls, whether they are reading about animal habitats across the globe, seasonal changes, or simple community helper stories. Seeing their eyes light up when they recognize a topic or make a connection to their own lives is incredible. Several of my emerging readers who used to feel intimidated by full-page books now eagerly grab their Scholastic News issues, confident and thrilled to share what they've learned with their classmates. Your support has truly sparked a lifelong curiosity and love for reading in these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1779212893714,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/10279045/","projectTitle":"Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4280519_orig.jpg?crop=604,604,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695032716316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4280519"},{"teacherId":4280519,"projectId":10090145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom! Having these new resources available has made a world of difference for all of my students as we kick off this school year.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest blessings of your gift is that none of my students or their families had to worry about purchasing supplies this year. Knowing that everything they need was already waiting for them took a huge weight off their shoulders, ensuring that every single child started the school year on an equal, well-prepared footing.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students walked in and saw the new supplies, the energy in the room was pure magic! They were beyond excited to dive in, unpack the materials, and start using them right away. Seeing their faces light up with pride and excitement set such a positive, joyful tone for our learning environment. Your support has given them not just the tools they need to succeed, but also the wonderful feeling of knowing that people outside our classroom believe in them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on our school year!","fullyFundedDate":1780430113818,"projectUrl":"project/dont-let-our-dreams-be-pointless/10090145/","projectTitle":"Don't Let Our Dreams Be Pointless","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4280519_orig.jpg?crop=604,604,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695032716316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4280519"},{"teacherId":4280519,"projectId":10132231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Read All About It!\" Because of your generosity, my first graders get to hold their very own colorful copies of Scholastic News, opening up a whole new world for them. At this age, learning to read goes hand in hand with learning about the world, and these magazines bridge that gap seamlessly. Reading time in our classroom has become an exciting, interactive journey where students practice essential early literacy skills—such as decoding new vocabulary, using text features like bold captions and diagrams, and building reading comprehension—all while discovering real-world topics.\r\n\r\nHaving these current events written specifically for young readers gives my students a meaningful sense of global awareness. They love realizing that the world extends beyond our classroom walls, whether they are reading about animal habitats across the globe, seasonal changes, or simple community helper stories. Seeing their eyes light up when they recognize a topic or make a connection to their own lives is incredible. Several of my emerging readers who used to feel intimidated by full-page books now eagerly grab their Scholastic News issues, confident and thrilled to share what they've learned with their classmates. Your support has truly sparked a lifelong curiosity and love for reading in these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1777986648478,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/10132231/","projectTitle":"Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4280519_orig.jpg?crop=604,604,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695032716316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4280519"},{"teacherId":9457232,"projectId":10453861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom project! When the box containing our new portable desk, magnetic bookshelves, and dry erase sleeves first arrived, my third graders were beyond thrilled. Their eyes lit up seeing the bright new additions to our room, and they immediately wanted to know how soon we could start using them. Having these resources has instantly refreshed our learning space, making our everyday routines feel more organized, accessible, and exciting for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these new tools continuously throughout our literacy and math blocks. The magnetic bookshelves are currently displaying our favorite mentor texts right at eye level on our whiteboard, making it effortless for students to reference anchor charts and model texts during writing workshops. Meanwhile, the dry erase sleeves have become an essential part of our daily practice; students slide their graphic organizers and math worksheets inside, allowing them to collaborate, make mistakes, and edit their work without fear. A highlight for many has been the portable desk, which has created a flexible workspace for independent reading and small-group focus. One student who often feels overwhelmed at traditional desks loves bringing the portable desk to a quiet corner of our rug, where he can comfortably settle in with a good book and remain focused for the entire reading block.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve diving into our upcoming informational research projects. Students will be using the magnetic bookshelves to browse research topics, utilizing the dry erase sleeves to map out their main ideas and supporting details, and taking advantage of the portable desk as a dedicated station for writing drafts. Your generous contribution has given my students a functional, engaging environment where they feel empowered to take charge of their learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1787323135416,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-our-learning-space/10453861/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Our Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garceau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457232"},{"teacherId":9457232,"projectId":10286214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Protecting our Progress: Hands-On Tools for 3rd Grade.\" Receiving our new subscriptions to Scholastic News magazine, durable student headphones, and laminating sheets has completely rejuvenated our classroom routine. In third grade, students are making crucial shifts from learning to read to reading to learn, while also building independent work habits. These new materials give us the exact hands-on and auditory tools needed to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Having physical magazines alongside technology allows us to blend traditional reading with digital discovery seamlessly, ensuring every child in our room can thrive at their own unique learning pace.\r\n\r\nFor my multilingual learners, this combination of resources has been extraordinarily powerful. Language acquisition requires multiple touchpoints—visual, auditory, and tactile—and these materials provide all three. During small-group instruction and independent learning centers, students wear their new headphones to listen to read-aloud versions of the Scholastic News articles and practice vocabulary on learning apps without classroom distractions. The laminating sheets have allowed me to create durable, reusable vocabulary cards, write-and-wipe graphic organizers, and hands-on reference charts that my English language learners can handle daily without fear of damaging them. Being able to highlight key text directly on laminated articles and listen to proper pronunciation through their headphones bridges the language gap, allowing my multilingual students to grasp grade-level science and social studies concepts with newfound ease.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my third graders most is how interactive and \"grown-up\" these materials feel. They are thrilled to receive their very own colorful Scholastic News issues, and having personal headphones makes their independent tech time feel like a special, focused experience. One student in particular, who recently joined our class and speaks very little English, used to feel overwhelmed during whole-group reading. When handed a laminated visual vocabulary sheet and given headphones to listen to the digital companion story, his face completely lit up. He was able to point to images, hear the words repeatedly, and participate in the group activity with immense pride. Another student who typically struggles with focus has warmed up wonderfully to center time; the crisp sound from the headphones helps filter out background noise, keeping her fully immersed in her reading tasks. Your thoughtful support has given my students the confidence, tools, and joy they need to succeed every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1779216716285,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-our-progress-hands-on-tools/10286214/","projectTitle":"Protecting our Progress: Hands-On Tools for 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garceau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457232"},{"teacherId":9457232,"projectId":10310253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Bright Futures: iPads for Diverse Learners.\" Receiving these two new iPads has truly transformed our third-grade classroom routine, creating a vibrant, interactive hub of learning that caters directly to the unique needs of my students. In a third-grade environment, key foundational skills in reading comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and mathematical reasoning are actively being built. Technology plays an irreplaceable role in this development by providing instant, multimodal learning tools. Having these dedicated devices in our room allows students to visualize complex concepts through educational applications, access audio-assisted reading platforms, and work at an individualized pace that keeps them engaged, confident, and motivated every single day.\r\n\r\nFor my multilingual learners in particular, these iPads have been an absolute game-changer. Learning a new language while simultaneously mastering grade-level academic content can feel overwhelming, but these devices bridge that gap seamlessly. We use the iPads daily during small-group guided reading and independent center rotations. With speech-to-text features, visual translation tools, and language-building apps like Duolingo and Epic!, my English language learners can hear words pronounced clearly, see corresponding images, and read along with highlighted text. This immediate accessibility builds their vocabulary rapidly without the frustration of language barriers. Beyond English language acquisition, the iPads allow students to create digital stories, record themselves reading aloud to practice fluency, and play interactive math games that reinforce grade-level skills in a tactile, accessible format.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my third graders most about having these iPads is the sense of independence and interactive discovery they bring. The touch-screen format makes learning feel hands-on and immersive rather than passive. One student in particular, who recently moved to our school and spoke very little English, initially felt hesitant and isolated during whole-class reading blocks. When introduced to interactive audio ebooks on the iPad, his face lit up instantly. Being able to tap on unfamiliar words to hear them defined and pronounced gave him the confidence to participate actively, and he now eagerly looks forward to center time to share what he has read. Another student who typically struggles with focus has warmed up remarkably to math practice on the device; the visual, gamified feedback keeps her engaged and eager to complete her assignments. Your thoughtful contribution has given my students the tools they need to communicate, build confidence, and thrive academically.","fullyFundedDate":1780584456747,"projectUrl":"project/bright-futures-ipads-for-diverse-learne/10310253/","projectTitle":"Bright Futures: iPads for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garceau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457232"},{"teacherId":9765379,"projectId":9849360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make learning more engaging and exciting for my students. Your generosity has already made such a positive impact on our daily routines and learning environment. Because of your donations, my students now have individual headphones to use during intervention programs and independent computer work. This has helped students stay focused, hear instructions clearly, and work at their own pace without distractions. The hanging organizer has also helped us keep everything organized, clean, and in great condition so students can easily access what they need each day.\r\n\r\nThe students have been especially excited about the new flexible learning tools and classroom atmosphere. My rolling standing desk allows me to move around the room easily and conference with students one-on-one while they work. This has created more opportunities for personalized support, encouragement, and meaningful conversations during lessons. The positive neon signs have also completely transformed the feeling of our classroom. Students love reading the encouraging messages, and they help create a welcoming, motivating environment where students feel confident and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support truly mean so much to both me and my students. Thank you for helping create a classroom that is organized, positive, engaging, and supportive for every learner. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1771010413490,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-essentials/9849360/","projectTitle":"Small Group Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lupoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9765379_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726749641075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9765379"},{"teacherId":10245659,"projectId":9692186,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations to my speech and language classroom. Since receiving the package, my students have been thriving with these new materials. When my students saw the new toys and resources, they were so excited to dive right in and use them. With their excitement came a beautiful increase of language. The Velcro dart board is perfect for requesting and color identification, and it is a great incentive for student to practice their speech sounds. The \"dog buttons\" are also an amazing addition to my classroom. I was able to mount them outside my room and when my non-speaking children come to speech, they press the button and play the pre-recorded \"good morning\" message. Their faces lit up the first time they were giving access to say \"good morning.\" It was a great way to begin the day and something I'm not going to forget. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, I am going to continue using the prize box toys as incentives to come to speech and work hard. My students are very motivated by these little toys and love to earn them at the end of the session. While magnetic tiles are amazing tools for color and shape identification and requesting, I am going to also use them to address following directions by having my students build specific shapes and structures. I am so grateful for all of the donors and excited to continue working with these materials to aid in regulation and language expression.","fullyFundedDate":1762266335126,"projectUrl":"project/started-school-speech-therapy-supplies/9692186/","projectTitle":"Started School Speech Therapy Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natalie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245659_orig.jpg?crop=906,907,x0,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757267721683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245659"},{"teacherId":9089193,"projectId":9438568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to help round out our classroom library! Students have been excited to read after seeing books that look like and represent them. \r\nMany of these books have opened the door to whole discussions about topics that can sometimes be tough to talk about. Having this outlet has helped us come closer as a classroom family. \r\nStudents have also been using indoor recess time to buddy read these books. I stand by the fact that all ages love picture books. \r\nThank you for helping make our classroom more equitable!","fullyFundedDate":1751393296763,"projectUrl":"project/pictures-books-for-teaching-life-skills/9438568/","projectTitle":"Pictures Books for Teaching Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089193_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688237825854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089193"},{"teacherId":7646622,"projectId":9442016,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations towards to an often-overlooked part of the classroom: the furniture, in this case, stools.\r\n\r\nThe students, especially younger ones, love the new chairs because they are lighter. This helps in at least two ways: when the students need to lift the chairs onto their tables at the end of the day, so the custodians can clean the room, and when the children need to move around the stools when groups are being rearranged. \r\n\r\nThe new stools also have a consistent color scheme, so they help improve the room's appearance, something shown to be useful for student engagement. \r\n\r\nI am grateful for having matching furniture for the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1752922878179,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-basics-chairs/9442016/","projectTitle":"Just the Basics - Chairs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Culver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7646622_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645471830767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-culver"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44014","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":382,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":63.6,"schoolId":44014,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bishop Woods Arch & Design Magnet on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bishop Woods Arch & Design Magnet","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/new-haven-public-schools/bishop-woods-elementary-school/44014"}