{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"R Brown Academy","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":22066,"projectId":10238500,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity. Every year I reach out and ask for supplies to start the year and every year someone like you is generous enough to help my students. This year I was able to support my students with various items. The three most exiting items are our new pencils sharpener, the colorful paper, and the new binding machine. As a math teacher I cannot explain to you how important it is to have a good pencil sharpener, and I have found this one is the best! For some reason bright colored paper makes some lessons easier to do because the color adds some excitement to the work. New to our class this year is the binding machine. I plan to use this to create review and practice books for my students as well as calendars and gifts for their families. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generous donation to my class. You kindness is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1787664962275,"projectUrl":"project/a-colorful-start/10238500/","projectTitle":"A Colorful Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp22066_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756227509716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/22066"},{"teacherId":7233757,"projectId":9338613,"letterContent":"Hands-On Healing has given my students practical tools to help them manage big emotions throughout the school day. The calming strips, stress balls, sensory materials, SEL activities, and books have allowed me to support students during individual counseling, small groups, and moments when a child simply needs help calming down and regrouping. Students now have choices they can use to express their feelings, practice coping strategies, and regulate their emotions before returning to class. These resources have also helped create a counseling space where students know they can come, feel safe, and receive support. I am so grateful to our donors for helping me provide hands-on emotional support to our scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1750328767987,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-healing/9338613/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Healing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7233757_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787683473762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7233757"},{"teacherId":9579173,"projectId":10320574,"letterContent":"Empowering Our Everyday Learning\r\nThe incredible variety of supplies you provided, from fresh daily snacks to essential sanitation wipes and school materials, has brought a tremendous sense of security and enthusiasm to our second-grade classroom. Having these basic needs fully met means my students can focus entirely on learning without distractions. During our afternoon work blocks, having a healthy snack available keeps their energy high and minds sharp. The extra sanitation wipes have also allowed us to make clean-up time a collaborative team routine. A special moment happened just this week when a student accidentally spilled juice near our shared supply bins; instead of panicking, two classmates grabbed the new wipes, cleaned it up in seconds, and proudly declared, \"We took care of our classroom!\"\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions & Pure Excitement\r\nWhen the large boxes arrived and we unpacked the supplies together, the students were buzzing with excitement. Seeing the fresh snacks and bright, new materials felt like opening presents on a holiday. One student raised their hands and cheered, \"We have everything we need now!\" Another classmate was so moved by the gesture that they whispered, \"People we don't even know cared enough to send us this?\" That moment hit home for all of us, it wasn't just about the items, but the realization that a community of supporters believed in their potential.\r\n\r\nLooking Ahead\r\nWith our classroom fully stocked and glowing clean, our second graders are diving headfirst into an upcoming interdisciplinary science and writing project where they will design and illustrate their own animal habit books. The new art and writing supplies will be front and center as they research, sketch, and draft their final pages. Because of your generosity, every single child has the exact tools they need to bring their creative ideas to life. Thank you for stocking our shelves, filling our bellies, and warming our hearts!\r\n\r\nWith heart-filled appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1787664919022,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-creates-confident-learners/10320574/","projectTitle":"Comfort Creates Confident Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579173_orig.jpg?crop=642,642,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723608865753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579173"},{"teacherId":9579173,"projectId":10320713,"letterContent":"Our New Calm Space\r\nThe addition of our new rug has completely transformed our classroom's calm corner into a welcoming, comfortable space where students can regulate their emotions. We use this \"calm carpet\" daily during morning meetings to gather as a whole group, as well as throughout the day when individual students need a quiet spot to take a breather, reset, or read independently. Just last week, one of my students was feeling overwhelmed after a challenging math activity. Instead of shutting down, they walked over to the new rug, sat comfortably on the soft surface, and used our deep-breathing cards to reset before joining the class again with renewed confidence.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions & Immediate Impact\r\nWhen the students first walked into the room and saw the new rug spread out, their eyes completely lit up. A few of them gasped, and one student immediately asked, \"Is this really for us?\" They couldn't wait to test out how soft it was, and many of them sat down right away, smiling and running their hands over the material. Having a designated, plush space of their own made them feel instantly valued and cared for, creating a sense of pride in our shared classroom environment.\r\n\r\nLooking Ahead\r\nBuilding on this new foundation of comfort and mindfulness, our next step is to integrate a daily reflection routine on the rug during our social-emotional learning (SEL) block. Students are currently starting a project where they create their own \"toolbox\" of coping strategies, and they will be using our calm carpet as the primary space to share these ideas with their peers during small-group discussions. Thank you so much for opening your hearts to our classroom and providing a resource that directly supports my students' emotional well-being every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1786156194173,"projectUrl":"project/floor-ever-grateful-for-a-new-rug/10320713/","projectTitle":"Floor-ever Grateful for a New Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579173_orig.jpg?crop=642,642,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723608865753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579173"},{"teacherId":7233443,"projectId":9100654,"letterContent":"The moment my students saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They rushed to explore the pencils, dry‑erase tools, organizers, and learning supplies you helped provide. One student proudly said, \"Now I can really keep up!\" a reminder of how much these resources matter. We've already begun using the dry‑erase pockets for small‑group reading practice, allowing students to rewrite, erase, and try again without fear of mistakes. The chair pockets and trays have transformed our classroom organization, helping students stay focused and independent during lessons. \r\n\r\nThese materials have created a calmer, more structured learning environment where every child can participate confidently. Our next steps include expanding our reading centers and using the new supplies to support hands‑on literacy activities that build fluency and comprehension. Your generosity has truly changed what learning looks like in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746751298280,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun/9100654/","projectTitle":"Reading is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monique Newburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7233443_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667063872128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7233443"},{"teacherId":9287942,"projectId":9946091,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the generous donation of headphones for our class. They have increased the productivity and quality of work for our learners tremendously.\r\n\r\nNow, instead of noise and clutter, broken plastic, unpadded earphones and tangled messes of unusable tech, our learners can quietly work on their iPads doing individualized, personalized learning in i-Ready, IXL and other online applications.\r\n\r\nWe use the tech to supplement traditional teaching and skills drills and with the durable and simple headphones you have provided, we are focused and moving quietly forward.\r\n\r\nThe phone taken is of our first day with the new headphones when the students were taking their Middle-of-the-Year i-Ready benchmarks.\r\n\r\nWe all thank Troutman-Pepper-Locke for this generous and impactful donation.","fullyFundedDate":1765205065483,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-first-grade-learners/9946091/","projectTitle":"Headphones for First Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9287942_orig.jpg?crop=669,670,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766581764698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9287942"},{"teacherId":3404959,"projectId":9803470,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom carpet. Your support has provided us with a beautiful new classroom carpet, and the impact was immediate from the moment it was unrolled.\r\n\r\n\r\nPrior to your gift, our students lacked a central, comfortable space to gather. Now, the carpet serves as the \"anchor\" of our room. It has facilitated a more inclusive environment for our Morning Meetings, where we build social-emotional skills, and has provided a designated area for collaborative group work. The physical comfort of the rug allows students to focus less on their seating and more on their lessons.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on the day of the arrival was truly memorable. One student remarked that the classroom finally \"felt like a home,\" while others were simply thrilled to have a soft space to dive into their favorite books. Seeing their faces light up reminded me of how much it means to children to know that people—even those they haven't met—care about their education and comfort.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in our classroom and for being a vital part of our educational journey. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762899483661,"projectUrl":"project/roll-out-the-red-carpet-for-reading/9803470/","projectTitle":"Roll Out the Red Carpet for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kruswicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3404959_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452092936082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3404959"},{"teacherId":3404959,"projectId":5805285,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your support has provided us with a beautiful new classroom carpet, and the impact was immediate from the moment it was unrolled.\r\n\r\nPrior to your gift, our students lacked a central, comfortable space to gather. Now, the carpet serves as the \"anchor\" of our room. It has facilitated a more inclusive environment for our Morning Meetings, where we build social-emotional skills, and has provided a designated area for collaborative group work. The physical comfort of the rug allows students to focus less on their seating and more on their lessons.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on the day of the arrival was truly memorable. The students are simply thrilled to have a soft space to dive into their favorite books. Seeing their faces light up reminded me of how much it means to children to know that people—even those they haven't met—care about their education and comfort.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in our classroom and for being a vital part of our educational journey. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1631308090546,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-cozy-on-the-carpet/5805285/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Cozy on the Carpet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kruswicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3404959_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452092936082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3404959"},{"teacherId":8654280,"projectId":9910923,"letterContent":"It has been such a wonderful gift receiving the carpet for my students. We use it every day multiple times and each student loves having their own spot to sit when we are learning together. We have taken great care of the carpet and it will be enjoyed my this class and many more for years to come. Your generosity will not be forgotten and I am so glad our class was chosen to be blessed with such a wonderful gift. My students will continue using and loving this gift and have mentioned many times how glad they are to have received it.","fullyFundedDate":1764455152784,"projectUrl":"project/a-magic-carpet-for-kindergarten/9910923/","projectTitle":"A Magic Carpet for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scorpio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8654280_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746716277846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654280"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5447","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":277,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":95,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.2,"schoolId":5447,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about R Brown Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"R Brown Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/brown-academy/5447"}