{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bent Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":10395550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity has helped me create a classroom that feels welcoming, organized, and truly designed with my second graders in mind.\r\n\r\nWhen my students walk into our classroom each morning, I want them to feel like they belong. The colorful displays, educational posters, and motivational decorations have helped transform our room into a space that feels exciting and inviting. These details may seem small, but they help create an atmosphere where students feel comfortable, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe bulletin board materials have also allowed me to create displays that showcase student learning and celebrate their accomplishments. My students love seeing their work displayed in our classroom, and it gives them a sense of pride in what they have accomplished. It also reminds them that their hard work matters.\r\n\r\nThe organizational storage has been incredibly helpful in keeping our classroom materials accessible and our learning spaces more organized. With supplies in designated places, students can find what they need, take responsibility for classroom materials, and spend more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nThe educational posters provide students with visual reminders and support throughout the day. Whether we are working on reading, writing, math, or classroom expectations, having important information displayed around the room gives students resources they can refer to independently.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts of teaching is watching students become more confident as the year progresses. I want my classroom to be a place where they feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, trying again, and celebrating their successes. Your donation has helped me build an environment that supports those moments every day.\r\n\r\nMore than simply making our classroom look brighter, these materials have helped create a space that feels like our own. My students are proud of their classroom and excited to see their learning reflected throughout the room.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they feel welcomed, encouraged, and ready to take on each new challenge. Your generosity is helping make our classroom a place where learning feels joyful and where every child knows they have a place to shine. I am truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787147689191,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-classroom-that-inspires/10395550/","projectTitle":"A New Classroom that Inspires","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"},{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":10335681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity has helped us create a classroom community where my second graders can learn, explore, celebrate, and grow together.\r\n\r\nThe STEM kits have been especially exciting for my students. They give them opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences instead of simply reading about a concept. As students work through challenges, they practice problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and perseverance. I love watching them share ideas, try different solutions, and experience the excitement that comes with figuring something out on their own. The storage containers will also help us keep these materials organized and easily accessible so we can continue using them throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe birthday supplies and \"All About Me\" posters are helping us celebrate the children who make our classroom special. Through our Superstar of the Week activities, students have the opportunity to share about themselves, their interests, and the things that make them unique. These moments give classmates a chance to learn more about one another and build friendships and connections.\r\n\r\nThe light covers are another thoughtful addition to our classroom. They help soften the bright fluorescent lighting and create a more comfortable atmosphere for students as they read, write, work, and learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe smaller classroom essentials are just as valuable. Pencil caps and whiteboard erasers help us stay prepared and organized during our daily lessons. Having the right tools readily available means less time spent searching for supplies and more time focused on instruction and learning.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project meaningful is that each item serves a different purpose, but together they help create the kind of classroom I want for my students—one where they can be curious, comfortable, independent, and connected to one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me build a classroom where learning extends beyond worksheets. Your support is helping create experiences my second graders will remember, while giving them the tools and environment they need to thrive. I am truly grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1785693512543,"projectUrl":"project/learning-celebrating-and-growing-toget/10335681/","projectTitle":"Learning, Celebrating, and Growing Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"},{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":10332850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous $100 Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) gift card donation! Your support has already made a meaningful difference in our second-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am always looking for resources that make learning engaging while giving my students the practice they need to grow. Your donation has allowed me to choose materials that fit the needs of my learners rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.\r\n\r\nWe have used TPT resources for bulletin board materials, classroom posters, and worksheets that reinforce important reading and math skills. These resources have helped me create a classroom that is both inviting and purposeful, while giving students additional opportunities to practice skills we are learning in class.\r\n\r\nThe gift card has also allowed me to access a classroom tools website that has become part of our everyday routines. I use it to organize math and reading stations, create student groups, take attendance, and randomly select students who want a chance to participate. My students especially enjoy the random student picker because it gives everyone an equal opportunity to share their thinking and be involved in our lessons.\r\n\r\nWhat I appreciate most is the flexibility this donation has given me. I can select resources based on what my students need at the moment, whether that means extra practice with a challenging skill, an engaging station activity, or something to make our classroom routines run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nSeeing my students become more confident when they understand a new concept is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching. Your generosity has helped me provide the tools and experiences that contribute to those moments.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom and helping me give my students meaningful opportunities to learn, participate, and succeed. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for the role you are playing in making our classroom a wonderful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1784129733775,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-to-the-rescue/10332850/","projectTitle":"TPT to the Rescue!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"},{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":10332905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for my classroom! Your kindness means more to me and my students than you may realize.\r\n\r\nMy second graders are such a special group of children. They are curious, energetic, funny, and eager to learn, and I love watching them grow a little more independent each day. Because they are still young, having their basic needs met can make a big difference in their ability to learn, participate, and have a successful day at school.\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed me to provide my students with snacks during the school day when they need a little extra energy. A hungry child can have a difficult time concentrating, completing their work, or fully participating in lessons. Having snacks available means that my students can take a quick break, refuel, and get back to what they love doing, learning!\r\n\r\nWhat makes this donation especially meaningful to me is knowing that my students have access to a snack without having to worry about whether they brought one from home. I never want a child to feel embarrassed or left out because they do not have a snack. Your generosity helps me create a classroom where my students can feel cared for, included, and supported.\r\n\r\nSnack time has also become a small but meaningful part of our classroom community. My students practice being responsible, cleaning up after themselves, making choices, and showing gratitude. Sometimes the simplest moments, like sitting together and enjoying a snack, give us an opportunity to connect and build relationships.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I am grateful for anything that helps me take care of my students; not just academically, but as whole children. Your donation has helped me do just that. You have provided something my students need while also reminding them that there are people who care about them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom and investing in my students. Your generosity has made a real difference in our school days, and I am so grateful that you chose to help my second graders. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1783351546190,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-on-deck/10332905/","projectTitle":"Snacks On Deck!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"},{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":10221291,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Summer Learning Adventure project. Because of your kindness, my students will head into summer equipped with tools that make learning engaging, creative, and fun.\r\n\r\nAs educators, we know that learning doesn't stop when the school year ends. However, many students face the challenge of summer learning loss. Thanks to your support, my students will have access to resources that encourage them to continue reading, writing, creating, and exploring throughout their break.\r\n\r\nEach student will receive a workbook, chapter book, and bookmark to promote daily literacy and academic practice. The addition of Play-Doh and chalk will provide hands-on opportunities for students to practice letters, words, and writing skills in an interactive way. These materials help transform learning into an enjoyable experience rather than a summer chore.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also supports social-emotional learning through play. Beach balls, kites, and board games will encourage students to collaborate, problem-solve, and build positive relationships with family and friends. The drawstring bags will help students keep their materials organized, while sunglasses will make outdoor reading even more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to my students—that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their success. The confidence, excitement, and motivation these resources provide will have a lasting impact long after summer ends.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and their families, thank you for helping us turn summer into an opportunity for continued growth, creativity, and learning. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1777953347054,"projectUrl":"project/fun-summer-learning/10221291/","projectTitle":"Fun Summer Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"},{"teacherId":10298483,"projectId":9786725,"letterContent":"Student received hygiene kits during our puberty lesson today at school. These kits included a toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant for all students and the girls received a cute zipper pouch and pads so that they can store their mini deodorant, a few pads and a spare change of underwear for any hygiene or menstruation needs that could arise at school. \r\n\r\nThe lesson we use includes a section about using a makeup pouch to create your own period emergency kit, thanks to your donations we were able to provide this to all the girls. \r\n\r\nThe girls were excited about the cute pouches and they each got to pick the design they liked best. Thank you for making it possible to provide this gift to students.","fullyFundedDate":1760724689097,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-items/9786725/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10298483"},{"teacherId":10109637,"projectId":9579211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have their own individual mailboxes to organize their work, assignments, and important papers. These mailboxes have become an essential part of our daily routine, helping students take responsibility for their materials while allowing our classroom to run more smoothly and efficiently. Transitions are quicker, papers are no longer lost, and students know exactly where to find and turn in their work.\r\n\r\nWhen the mailboxes were introduced, my students were so excited to find their own numbered spaces. They immediately felt a sense of ownership and pride in having a place just for them. Many students were eager to check their mailboxes each morning, and it has helped build independence, accountability, and confidence—especially for students who benefit from clear structure and visual organization.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the mailboxes for daily assignments, parent communication, and classroom projects. This resource supports strong organizational habits that will benefit students throughout the school year and beyond. Thank you for making such a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom environment. Your generosity truly helps set our students up for success.","fullyFundedDate":1764716533099,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-for-bright-minds/9579211/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109637"},{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":9840192,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the continuous joy of reading and writing while at home. Having something to read aloud to will help my students' literacy skills and encourage them to meet their weekly reading goals! They are starting off winter break ready to continue their reading goals while at home. Everyone has a reading buddy while completing independent reading activities at home with their writing pads. Students will be able to draw or write about their evening of reading. This will help spark meaningful conversations with parents and give students a fun way to practice their writing skills while at home. \" I can't wait to read to my buddy tonight\"! \"This is so cool, look at my sentence!\" Those were just some of the phrases I heard them say as they explored their new items today!","fullyFundedDate":1761942674973,"projectUrl":"project/reading-buddy-fun/9840192/","projectTitle":"Reading Buddy Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"},{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":9397611,"letterContent":"The pouches have been amazing for storing their headphones and/or school bucks. The tapes have been used to hang student work and organizing their iPads and chargers. The letter tray has been keeping our weekly worksheets organized and ready for use. The tickets, Squish-a-longs, keychains, slime kits, and fidgets are classroom reward items for students following school and classroom rules and procedures. They enjoy earning their tickets for prizes. Thank you for making this the best year ever! These students deserve the best education possible, and the first step to a fantastic education is ensuring we have a welcoming environment where learning happens.","fullyFundedDate":1755694661228,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-essentials/9397611/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"},{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":9410267,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me stock my room with a variety snacks to help my students stay focus and keep hunger at bay. My students love snack time. Snack time is such a special time for us because it allows the students to relax, settle down, and socializing after a busy day of learning. The students were very happy, looked forward to this time of the day and it helped our parent population out with the expenses. Thank you all so much to all the donors who helped give my students their much needed snack break.","fullyFundedDate":1752196286258,"projectUrl":"project/learning-snacks/9410267/","projectTitle":"Learning Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"},{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":9412220,"letterContent":"We read on the rug, build on the rug, have small group meetings on the rug and have our lessons on the rug. You all have provided my new and future students a new, clean, welcoming space to continue our learning together. With this new rug it has added color to our classroom and continued to make the students excited about coming to the rug to learn.\r\n\r\nThis project has boosted my teaching and my students learning by giving them more space and bringing my class together, so we all can learn a sense of community. They were crowded and it helps with them having enough space, so they can be attentive. I can see everyone and together we can learn. It's a big part of our classroom daily routines and procedures and my kiddos and I love it! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1753285738691,"projectUrl":"project/new-rug-new-learning/9412220/","projectTitle":"New Rug, New Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"},{"teacherId":2319853,"projectId":9309862,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the TPT gift card! I am truly loving second grade! I'm also very thankful I have access to get the resources I need when needed for my students. As I am learning the curriculum, thank you for giving me access to giving my students activities during small group and independent reading and math instruction. It has helped me differentiate resources, so all students have the necessary learning materials to be successful. I'm able to having access to thousands of resources from teachers teaching the same instruction. Here's to a great year in second grade!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Leggin","fullyFundedDate":1746463716419,"projectUrl":"project/endless-learning/9309862/","projectTitle":"Endless Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319853_orig.jpg?crop=1135,1135,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595919824020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2319853"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25201","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":384,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":54.5,"schoolId":25201,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bent Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bent Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/bloomington-school-district-87/bent-elementary-school/25201"}