{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bay Brook Elementary Middle School 124","outOfStateSupporters":51.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9573724,"projectId":9713506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Classroom Posse project! Because of your generosity, our scholars now have the tools and motivation to take real ownership of our learning space. The weekly and monthly rewards you helped fund—snacks, water, and certificates—give our students something to be proud of as they step into their leadership roles. \r\n\r\nOur classroom jobs are inspired by the legacy of Bass Reeves, a model of integrity, fairness, and courage. Thanks to you, our students get to practice those same qualities every day. Whether they're serving as Sheriffs and Marshals helping guide the class, Deputies keeping us on track, or Ranch Hands and Supply Wranglers caring for our space, your support makes these responsibilities meaningful. You've helped us build a community where students feel valued, trusted, and excited to contribute.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness. Your gift is already making a big impact in our classroom culture—and our scholars feel it. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1757899032480,"projectUrl":"project/employee-benefits-classroom-job-snacks/9713506/","projectTitle":"Employee Benefits - Classroom Job Snacks & Water","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Humble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9573724_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477551500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573724"},{"teacherId":4312146,"projectId":9550780,"letterContent":"Thank you for the dry erase markers, snacks, and supplies. The students love writing in new and different way. They also love full tummies. The snacks provided support for hungry tummies. \r\n\r\nMy students enjoy being able to use the dry erase makers on their tables. That's the best part of dry erase it comes off easy. I use them for literacy and math lessons. The use of dry erase is helpful to young learners because it offers low stress writing. Sometimes, students are reluctant to use paper and pencil tasks. The use of dry erase markers gives students choices and makes them want to complete writing tasks.","fullyFundedDate":1755733215727,"projectUrl":"project/essential-materials/9550780/","projectTitle":"Essential Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mongan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4312146_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714356031228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4312146"},{"teacherId":9403992,"projectId":9221400,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our Green Team project. Your support has made an incredible difference, and I am excited to share the positive impact it has had on our scholars.\r\nThis experience has allowed our Green Team to grow not only in skills but also as a closer school family. Thank you for going the extra mile to support our \"Going Green\" campaign. \r\n\r\nOur scholars and Green Team leads are truly grateful for your contributions.\r\nBecause of your kindness, we can now keep up with our supplies more easily. Thank you so much for the ability to grab a bin and go. That has been a game changer. We plan to add wheels to the bins to make transporting materials even simpler. Having a place for everything creates a sense of organization that helps scholars feel prepared without having to stop and retrieve items.\r\n\r\nThis opportunity has strengthened our work together. We can set goals for each session, review materials, pack up, and get straight to work. Your support has helped our team function smoothly, even on our busiest days. Our school garden is thriving—thanks to the beautiful weather, our plants, flowers, and vegetables are flourishing. Now it's time to prune and prepare for winter.\r\n\r\nWhat can we say about the sweet treats? The scholars absolutely love them! They have been such a meaningful way to celebrate our students during sessions. We are learning how to celebrate as a team. To close out the fall season, we will make mini s'mores, using the Milky Ways you provided as a fun and creative twist. We are excited to try something new together.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful collection of donations means so much to us. You are helping us build lifelong learners who care deeply about our planet. Thank you for believing in our scholars. We are incredibly grateful for everything you have done. As their supporter, I am honored to partner with you on this project.\r\n\r\nOnce again, our scholars and I are deeply grateful for your dedication, generosity, and kindness toward our young Green Team. Your unwavering support is truly appreciated. Thank you for all you do to support the scholars of City Schools.","fullyFundedDate":1753385801006,"projectUrl":"project/going-green/9221400/","projectTitle":"Going Green!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403992"},{"teacherId":9546209,"projectId":9283265,"letterContent":"The abridged version of \"Bud, Not Buddy\" with images and the leveled reader with images \"Dust for Dinner\" helped create meaningful access to \"Out of the Dust\" for multilingual learners by building background knowledge and visual imagery. The abridged text allowed students to understand the main events and themes of the Great Depression without being overwhelmed. Images supported comprehension through visual context, helping students picture the setting, emotions, and challenges faced during this historical period. \"Dust for Dinner\" further deepened understanding by connecting making relatable the economic hardships and dust storms of the 1930s.\r\n In addition, these materials allowed for explicit vocabulary instruction and practice. By previewing and reinforcing key terms, such as \"drought,\" \"dust storm,\" and \"farmer\". Students developed the academic language needed to understand and discuss \"Out of the Dust\". The combination of simplified text, visuals, and guided discussion gave multilingual learners multiple ways to connect meaning to words. This approach also allowed teachers to highlight sensory and descriptive language, showing how authors use imagery to bring scenes to life. As students encountered similar language in \"Out of the Dust\", they were more prepared to interpret and explain it.\r\n Working in small groups to identify settings, characters, and key details gave multilingual learners the chance to apply new skills, vocabulary and comprehension strategies collaboratively. Peer interaction supported oral language development as students discussed and justified their ideas together. This inclusive approach promoted confidence, engagement, and belonging, as all students could meaningfully contribute regardless of language proficiency. Overall, using these scaffolded resources and group activities provided a supportive bridge into a complex text, fostering literacy growth and deepening students' connection to the content. Multilingual Learners were excited to read and learn with these addition supports.","fullyFundedDate":1746787288993,"projectUrl":"project/sttrong-readers-make-great-leaders/9283265/","projectTitle":"STtrong Readers Make Great Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9546209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720532405854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9546209"},{"teacherId":9541530,"projectId":9206668,"letterContent":"Your donations will enhance my students learning throughout the year. We are excited, grateful and thankful for every single donations we have . Thank you for making a difference in my students learning and achievement. Everyday we had those wishes to be true and you made them true by donating various things and materials that support learning. The students imagination and creativity will be inspired and revealed by using these resources, tools and materials. We appreciate your efforts and support.","fullyFundedDate":1746787343027,"projectUrl":"project/creative-class-imagination-to-infinity/9206668/","projectTitle":"Creative Class, Imagination to infinity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alramamni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9541530"},{"teacherId":9541530,"projectId":9002920,"letterContent":"I can't find words enough to say thank you. It's an absolute pleasure and privilege to have all these materials for the students to support them and enhance their education. Your donations will make my students engage more and participate in class with ease. Your generosity is appreciated and amazing. Coming everyday to school is not easy for students though they are enriched and motivated to learn with all these valuable materials. These materials will make my lessons more enjoyable than they were.","fullyFundedDate":1736441155029,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-classroom/9002920/","projectTitle":"Amazing Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alramamni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9541530"},{"teacherId":9729959,"projectId":8739348,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my Pre-K students have been able to explore the world in exciting, hands-on ways that nurture their curiosity and creativity. With the new resources, our classroom has transformed into an engaging learning environment where students can interact with materials that make abstract concepts more tangible. One of the most memorable moments was when my students used the magnetic letters to practice sorting uppercase and lowercase letters. They eagerly picked up each letter, saying its name out loud and working together to find its match. This activity not only reinforced early literacy skills but also encouraged teamwork and confidence in recognizing letters. Similarly, when we introduced the new manipulatives for sorting living and non-living things, students enthusiastically discussed their observations, making connections between the classroom and the world outside.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and joy on my students' faces when they first saw the materials were truly priceless. They immediately began exploring, touching, and experimenting with the new resources, eager to see what they could create and discover. Whether they were bending pipe cleaners into different shapes or using hands-on materials to compare objects, their engagement was evident in their laughter and enthusiasm. These materials have provided opportunities for collaborative learning, where students not only explore individually but also share ideas and problem-solve together. Seeing their confidence grow as they manipulate objects, categorize items, and express their thoughts has been incredibly rewarding. The impact of these resources extends beyond just play; they are helping build essential cognitive and social skills that will benefit my students for years to come.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use these resources to deepen our exploration of the world through play. Our next steps include incorporating these materials into themed learning activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking. For example, we will be using our hands-on tools to create shape collages, build simple structures, and further explore the differences between living and non-living things through sensory experiences. As we progress, these materials will help us expand on topics like nature, community, and storytelling, allowing students to engage with learning in meaningful and enjoyable ways. Your generous support has made all of this possible, and we are beyond grateful for the lasting impact you have had on our classroom. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn, discover, and grow in such a fun and engaging way!","fullyFundedDate":1735949654059,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-world-through-play-prek/8739348/","projectTitle":"Exploring The World Through Play “PreK Edition”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729959"},{"teacherId":9546209,"projectId":8402415,"letterContent":"First, thank you for your patience waiting for this letter. I had a life changing family crisis to attend to in the past month. I appreciate your understanding.\r\n\r\nMy Multilingual students are making huge strides thanks to your support. My students are learning to build vocabulary and grammatical structures using context clues from the images combined with the text. Sentence frames for common structures are practiced using a variety of vocabulary allowing for multiple applications orally and in writing. \r\n\r\nStudents have an opportunity to read as a whole group, in small groups, and independently. Students respond to comprehension questions that show comprehension of a variety of literary elements (from characters and settings to cause and effect). Lessons are planned according to the English Proficiency Level ans skill the students need to learn in that level. \r\n\r\nStudents have been enjoying the stories. At first, the story seemed confusing, but as the students began understanding the skills they began to understand the story. I won't forget the face of the young man who started laughing as we read \"Bone: Eye of the Storm\" and he realized one of the Bones was trying to get the chicken to lay eggs because the culture used poultry as currency. He saw those hens sitting at a candle lit dinner and read \"I'm going to be rich\", and burst out laughing. I asked him to explain what he thought was funny and he said \"Chickens make mas eggs more money\" and started laughing again. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing this moment and many others to my classroom. These students are developing literacy skills that are important building blocks to complex texts they will need to read as they develop their English. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1715580345310,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-resources-to-develop-age-approp/8402415/","projectTitle":"Literacy Resources to Develop Age-Appropriate Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9546209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720532405854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9546209"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64475","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":706,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":52,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"25.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.2,"schoolId":64475,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bay Brook Elementary Middle School 124 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bay Brook Elementary Middle School 124","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/bay-brook-elementary-middle-school-124/64475"}