{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brookview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10096865,"projectId":9506526,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donation! With your generosity, I was able to purchase stools that are lightweight and easily stackable for our drumming circle. \r\n\r\nI teach Kindergarten through 4th grade and I plan different lessons for each grade that best suite their interests and skills. I see each class for 40 minutes 4-5 a month and I have very little time to adjust and set up the room for each class. The students learn how to respect and transition our space as well and these stools allow use to transition much quicker. As a result, we have been able to spend even more time playing drums, singing songs, and learning dances!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, I was able to purchase the books \"Old Joe Clark,\" \"Had a Little Rooster,\" and \"Movement Exploration.\" My kindergartners absolute love \"Had a Little Rooster!\" I sing the song at the end of class and the kids have greatly enjoyed having a book to go along with it! The third graders just discovered \"Old Joe Clark\" and loved the crazy characters and \"Movement Exploration\" has given me great activities to get the kids moving even more!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and allowing your love of music to be shared with my students, myself, and my classroom. You have made a great difference in our classroom and we will be forever grateful for your positivity!","fullyFundedDate":1755716842956,"projectUrl":"project/young-musicians-need-a-place-to-sit-and/9506526/","projectTitle":"Young Musicians Need a Place to Sit and Perform!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seegers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10096865_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753725568527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10096865"},{"teacherId":9122479,"projectId":9084984,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love using the dry erase table, markers, and erasers that were purchased for our class. The excitement on their faces was priceless—when I first brought out the materials and started writing on the table, their mouths dropped! They couldn't believe they were actually allowed to write directly on the table. Since then, small group time has become one of the most engaging parts of our day. Students love being able to share their thinking with others in the group, help each other, and work together to solve problems in a fun, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nI plan to continue using these materials during our small Tier 2 instruction for both reading and math. The students will keep practicing writing letters, building words, and solving math problems directly on the table, which helps make their thinking more visible and supports a deeper understanding of the skills we're working on. It's been an incredible tool for encouraging collaboration and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to the generous donors who made this possible! Because of your support, our classroom now has a creative and flexible space where students can learn, explore, and grow together. These tools have truly transformed our small group time, and we are so grateful for the positive impact you've had on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1746785925525,"projectUrl":"project/table-talk-empowering-students-with-a-d/9084984/","projectTitle":"Table Talk: Empowering Students with a Dry Erase Workspace","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bohall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122479_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x95,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718588149245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9122479"},{"teacherId":9399489,"projectId":9297197,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your incredible kindness and support—especially for the thoughtful donation of classroom supplies and the brand-new reading corner rug! Your generosity has truly brightened our space and our hearts.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided—everything from basic essentials to helpful learning materials—have made a huge difference in our daily routines. My students now walk into class feeling ready and excited to learn, and I feel more equipped to give them the best possible experience. Your support has created a more comfortable, organized, and welcoming learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe new rug for our reading corner has been an absolute game-changer! It's now one of our favorite places in the classroom. The cozy, inviting space encourages students to curl up with a good book, listen during read-alouds, and enjoy quiet time with their peers. It's amazing to see how such a simple addition can spark joy, imagination, and a love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1746787326607,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-classroom-essentials/9297197/","projectTitle":"New Year Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahlbrand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9399489_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732483188638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399489"},{"teacherId":9399489,"projectId":9031684,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my entire classroom, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredible generosity and support. Your donation of essential supplies and materials has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our learning environment. From notebooks and pencils to tissues and classroom tools, every item you provide helps create a space where students feel prepared, supported, and valued.\r\n\r\nStarting a new school year can be exciting but also challenging, especially when resources are limited. Thanks to you, my students have access to the tools they need to stay engaged, organized, and motivated each day. Your kindness has not only lightened the load for me as a teacher but has also lifted the spirits of the children in my care. Their smiles, enthusiasm, and curiosity grow each day, and your gifts have played a big part in making that possible.\r\nYour kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1745852210305,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-a-successful-classroom/9031684/","projectTitle":"Essentials for A Successful Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahlbrand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9399489_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732483188638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399489"},{"teacherId":9067300,"projectId":8959713,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for supporting my class with white boards this year. They have become an integral part of our daily lessons. The children love being able to use the boards to do math computation, phonics, spelling, writing, and even drawing. One of their favorite things to use the boards for is to take their learning somewhere other than at their desk. They like to sprawl out around the room, work together on problems and analyze their answers.The boards have been key in engagement and collaboration. Once again, thank you so very much for supporting my class by funding our white boards. We love them!","fullyFundedDate":1733193010212,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-dry-erase-boards-to-the-rescue/8959713/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Dry Erase Boards to the Rescue!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buchanan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9067300_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690592289967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9067300"},{"teacherId":9615712,"projectId":8531743,"letterContent":"When I first saw that my project had been funded, my heart raced! I was in disbelief. One of my coworkers had said it was a pretty easy process to request funding for a project from Donors Choose, but I really didn't think it would happen. What I mean to say, is that I'm not usually one who wins or gets chosen for things. I am so very glad I took a chance for the students of Brookview Elementary School.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the school year, I surveyed the students about what types of things they'd like to learn about most in STEM class this year, outside of our Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum. Most of them responded with engineering or activities where they would get to build, or robotics and coding activities. That's when I started our wish list and found out about Donors Choose. I created two projects. One was for engineering materials and the other for robots and coding materials.\r\n\r\nAs the STEM teacher at Brookview, I serve the entire student body. Therefore, the project will reach more than five hundred K-4th grade students. I chose the Sphero Bolt and the Code and Go Robot Mouse for the project, Ready for Robots, because they are sturdy and easier to control than other robots I've used. \r\n\r\nAfter I submitted the projects, I told the students about them. They said things like, \"You really asked for the things we told you about?\". I told them, of course, that's why I asked you guys! I told them to cross their fingers for the projects to be funded, and that I would keep them posted. They were so excited. Some of them would as?\" or they'd say, \"I have my fingers crossed!\".\r\n\r\nWhen I found out that the project had been funded, I announced it at the beginning of class. The kids were ecstatic! Since we were in the middle of our PLTW curriculum, I told them that we would have our first opportunity to use the robots as a reward for finishing our projects. That really motivated them to stay on task!\r\n\r\nWhen the big day came, I projected \"Congratulations! You class has earned a Robot Day!\" on the screen. When they saw it from the hallway coming in, they couldn't contain themselves. I almost cried. I had set the room up with stations for groups of students to use. I told them that they would be driving the Sphero robot through an obstacle course and driving it back to where it started - doing some basic driving of the robots or getting to know them in a way. I showed them how to connect the Sphero Bolts to the iPad application, Sphero Edu, how to \"aim\" them using the app, how to adjust the color and speed, etc.\r\n\r\nI had them come over to the stations by table. As I walked around the room checking to see if they needed help or had questions, they took turns driving the Spheros. It was amazing! I watched them change the Sphero to their favorite color, aim it, and try to navigate the obstacle course. Some of them were laughing as they were having trouble controlling it around corners. They quickly learned that the speed of the robot affected how easy or difficult it was to navigate the course.\r\n\r\nThe Kindergarteners were the first to use the Code and Go Robot Mouse sets. Again, we waited for our projects for PLTW to be completed. They learned how to do the basic programming of Colby, the mouse. They learned how to move him forward, backward, left, and right, to get him to the cheese. The students would giggle and squeal with excitement when they did the programming correctly and Colby lit up and made his little noise after getting to the cheese. It was wonderful!\r\n\r\nThank you Warren Arts & Education Foundation and The Gates Foundation so much for funding \"Ready for Robots\" for Brookview Elementary School. The students were overjoyed! It certainly had a positive impact in my STEM class, and will continue to do so.","fullyFundedDate":1723685841816,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-robots/8531743/","projectTitle":"Ready for Robots!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615712_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722429912615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615712"},{"teacherId":9126990,"projectId":9079606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom. When my students first saw our new flexible seating rounds they cheered so they were especially excited. Most days we don't have enough rounds for all students so they typically have a daily \"rock, paper, scissors\" tournament to decide which groups will be able to use it for they day. This is one of the items in my room that the students love to have and have cherished and cared for since they were introduced into our space. \r\n\r\nMy students have been using the flexible seating in our class while conducting small work group assignments as well as for alternative seating when they may need a change in the overall structure of the learning environment. Our flexible seating is also shared amongst multiple classrooms for help with all 2nd grade students when needed.","fullyFundedDate":1738759251881,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9079606/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9126990_orig.jpg?crop=661,661,x194,y488&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708096903419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9126990"},{"teacherId":9399489,"projectId":8991421,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of materials, supplies, and snacks for our fourth-grade classroom. Your kindness has helped us stay organized, well-prepared, and energized throughout the school day. The supplies you provided—like pencils, markers, notebooks, and tissues—have made sure every student has what they need to succeed. The snacks have been especially appreciated, giving our students the boost they need to stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly created a more positive and productive learning environment for all of us. The students feel cared for and valued, and it shows in their enthusiasm and effort each day. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity—it's made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of our students. Thank you for being a part of our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1735658394095,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-successful-stud/8991421/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Successful Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahlbrand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9399489_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732483188638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399489"},{"teacherId":9399489,"projectId":8952716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations toward the new rug for our fourth-grade classroom. We are so excited to have a cozy, comfortable place to gather for reading time, group discussions, and learning activities. Your support means so much to us, and the rug has already made our classroom feel more welcoming and special.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our class has a space where we can sit together, share ideas, and enjoy learning in a warm and inviting environment. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity—your gift is helping to create wonderful memories for our students every day. Thank you again for making a difference!\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nKayla Ahlbrand\r\nFourth Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1733235585675,"projectUrl":"project/the-perfect-meeting-spot-for-ms-ahlbran/8952716/","projectTitle":"The Perfect Meeting Spot for Ms. Ahlbrand's Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahlbrand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9399489_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732483188638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399489"},{"teacherId":4677072,"projectId":8760777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials that you purchased for our classroom. The students were very excited to have different material to work with and explore with their IEP goals. We appreciate your gratitude. I have enclosed some pictures with students, but did not enclose any facial pictures due to privacy. \r\n\r\nOne of the materials that was sent in was identifying how to spell CVC words or manipulating the word for the student to figure out the medial sounds of each word. They are very handy material, when teaching them beginning, medial or ending sounds. I appreciate your help with everything.","fullyFundedDate":1735498159190,"projectUrl":"project/building-equity-for-student-success/8760777/","projectTitle":"Building Equity for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4677072_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691209545075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4677072"},{"teacherId":8041317,"projectId":8956049,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to not only our project, but also to our classroom. These books have came at the perfect time for us as we are getting closer and closer to taking IRead 3. So far many students have had the opportunity to enjoy these decodable texts. These are perfect for us to use during our small group times and also for extra reading for struggling readers. These stories are differentiated by category which makes it extremely easy to pick which one fits each group the best. Students have also gained confidence in their reading by being able to read these books by theirselves.","fullyFundedDate":1738787101301,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-readers-becoming-leaders/8956049/","projectTitle":"We Are Readers Becoming Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041317_orig.jpg?crop=604,604,x517,y455&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727447180770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8041317"},{"teacherId":3284491,"projectId":8530991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of my DonorsChoose project, Egg-citing & STEM Experiences in Third Grade. I am absolutely thrilled to share that thanks to your donations, we have reached our goal!\r\n\r\nYour contributions will make a real difference in the lives of my students. Our class is already busy at work using the Osmo devices to learn real word skills like taking orders from customers and calculating their change due after a purchase! This spring we will begin incubating our fertilized eggs (donated by a local farm!) and hatching them into chicks. We will enjoy studying the life cycle of a chicken and applying this knowledge to real life as well! \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your belief in my students and your commitment to education. Your support means the world to me and to my class. I can't wait to see the positive impact your generosity will have.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1723685841723,"projectUrl":"project/egg-citing-stem-experiences-in-third-g/8530991/","projectTitle":"Egg-citing & STEM Experiences in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3284491_orig.png?crop=271,271,x104,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690746244095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3284491"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20574","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":507,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":66,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.1,"schoolId":20574,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brookview Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brookview Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/msd-of-warren-township/brookview-elementary-school/20574"}