{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frank I Brown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8554797,"projectId":10424901,"letterContent":"It is hard to describe the excitement, joy, and sometimes, absolute terror that has come with starting over again in this new school. A small comfort has come from the generous kindness of strangers from all over this country. Each time we have received a packages, learners squeal in excitement, and ask if we can do an unboxing, like the influencers they see on TikTok. They remain in disbelief that someone they have never even met before has thought to gift them with something that may seem so small, but means so much. \r\n\r\nSo far, the gifts provided have allowed the students who are new to this school to feel like they are truly starting over. They have a sense of independence, they are no longer sharing from the same bins they used when they had me as a first grade teacher. Their supplies are fresh, making them feel valued, and motivated. This fresh start is inspiring them to use their tools as they were meant to be used. The new books have reinvigorated our class library. Each time I turn around, I see one of my fourth graders sneaking over there, trying to grab a new one! This is the best problem I could ever ask for. Ms. Duddy's class cannot thank you enough for this incredible generous gift. You have given me the chance to focus on being the best teacher I can be, without the worry of how I'm going to be able to afford to do it.","fullyFundedDate":1785639671886,"projectUrl":"project/we-lost-our-school-help-us-start-over-i/10424901/","projectTitle":"We Lost Our school. Help Us Start Over in Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8554797_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659131549462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8554797"},{"teacherId":10069437,"projectId":9910684,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to our classroom, which allowed us to purchase a full class set of Wonder. \r\n\r\nFor the past four years, I have read Wonder aloud to my students, but having a copy for each child has been a complete game changer. With their own books, students are now able to read at their own pace, collaborate in small groups, engage in meaningful discussions using text evidence, and participate more deeply in whole-class conversations.\r\n\r\nFor some students, Wonder is already their favorite book of all time, and they are loving the opportunity to revisit it, this time sharing their thinking and insights with peers. With other students who have never read this book before, it is quickly becoming a new favorite for them. \r\n\r\nInspired by the book's message, we started a \"Kindness Matters\" board in our classroom. Students use it to give shout-outs to classmates when they notice acts of kindness. This ties directly to one of the book's central ideas: \"When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.\" Watching students recognize and celebrate each other in this way has been amazing. \r\n\r\nWonder is such a meaningful and impactful book for our fourth graders. In our district, middle school begins in fifth grade, just like in the novel, so using this book during their final year of elementary school allows us to have important conversations about kindness and empathy. It helps students understand how small actions can make a big difference in the lives of others, something your donation beautifully demonstrates.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this experience possible for our students. Because of your donation, they are not only reading more deeply, but also learning how to support one another and think more carefully about kindness in their everyday lives.","fullyFundedDate":1766109363267,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-lift/9910684/","projectTitle":"Literacy Lift","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10069437"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65307","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":202,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":66,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":61.0,"schoolId":65307,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frank I Brown Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Frank I Brown Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maine/south-portland-city-school-district/frank-i-brown-elementary-school/65307"}