{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Bend Elementary Middle School 81","outOfStateSupporters":47.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9282589,"projectId":9083010,"letterContent":"The new hands-on manipulatives have quickly become a favorite in our classroom! My students are using them to explore math and science concepts in a more tangible way—building models, testing hypotheses, and deepening their understanding of how abstract ideas connect to real-world applications. For example, during a recent science unit, students used the manipulatives to design and test simple machines. The excitement and problem-solving that filled the room were incredible to see!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with pure joy and curiosity. They immediately started asking, \"Can we use these today?\" and began brainstorming how they could use them in different subjects. The futon also caused quite a buzz—students love having a cozy, flexible spot to read, collaborate, or reflect. It has quickly become the heart of our classroom!\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students will continue to use these materials as we dive into upcoming STEM challenges and inquiry-based projects. The manipulatives and flexible seating will help them collaborate, test ideas, and learn from one another—skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Thanks to your generosity, they're developing not only academic confidence but also a love for learning that grows stronger each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785701469,"projectUrl":"project/math-mats-chill-chats/9083010/","projectTitle":"Math Mats & Chill Chats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9282589_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y298&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694964397529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9282589"},{"teacherId":5815455,"projectId":9306337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Treats That Give Back.\" Your generosity made it possible for us to create snack bags for students and families in our school community who needed a little extra support—and the impact was immediate and heartfelt.\r\n\r\nAt our Title I school in Baltimore City, we see firsthand how something as simple as a snack can make a big difference. Many of our students face food insecurity, and for some, school is the most consistent source of nourishment they receive. This project allowed us to go one step further—not only supporting students during the school day, but also providing something to take home and share with their families.\r\n\r\nThe snack bags helped us meet a basic but critical need, and they did more than fill stomachs—they sent a message of care, dignity, and community. Students who received them felt seen and supported. For many families, the gesture came during a time of stress and was deeply appreciated.\r\n\r\nThis project also sparked conversations about kindness and community within the school. Students were excited to help assemble and distribute the bags, creating a ripple effect of giving and gratitude.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your kindness helped meet real needs and reminded our students and families that they are not alone—that someone out there cares.","fullyFundedDate":1746552983162,"projectUrl":"project/treats-that-give-back/9306337/","projectTitle":"Treats That Give Back","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grandier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5815455_orig.png?crop=900,900,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562595341551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jody-grandier"},{"teacherId":5815455,"projectId":8450876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Building Foundations: Empowering Students Through Literacy.\" Your generosity has made a lasting impact on my students here in our Title I school in Baltimore City.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come to school in need of strong, structured literacy instruction to build the essential skills that support lifelong learning. With the materials funded through this project, I've been able to provide targeted, engaging resources that help students grow in their reading confidence and ability—from phonemic awareness and decoding to vocabulary and comprehension.\r\n\r\nThese resources have truly transformed our reading block. I've seen students who once hesitated to pick up a book become excited to read. I've watched struggling readers begin to decode words more independently, and I've seen their confidence grow right alongside their skills. One of the most powerful shifts has been hearing students start to refer to themselves as \"readers\"—a small but meaningful change that reflects their growing belief in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to deliver more effective, joyful instruction that meets students where they are and helps them build the foundation they need for future success—not just in reading, but across every subject.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. This project has made a real difference, and I'm so grateful for your role in helping our students grow.","fullyFundedDate":1728060909352,"projectUrl":"project/building-foundations-empowering-student/8450876/","projectTitle":"Building Foundations: Empowering Students Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grandier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5815455_orig.png?crop=900,900,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562595341551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jody-grandier"},{"teacherId":5815455,"projectId":8132172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project. Your support has made a bigger impact than you might imagine—and I want to take a moment to share just how meaningful it has been for our classroom community here in Baltimore City.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of our students face challenges outside the classroom that can affect their ability to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn during the school day. One of the most basic—but often overlooked—needs is simply having enough to eat. Whether it's a student who missed breakfast, a long gap between meals, or just a tough day that leaves them running on empty, hunger can be a major barrier to learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our classroom now has a stash of healthy, accessible snacks that students can count on when they need a little boost. It may seem like a small thing—but it's not. Having snacks on hand has helped my students stay more alert, more focused, and more emotionally regulated throughout the day. It's one less worry for them and one more way I can show them that they are cared for and supported at school.\r\n\r\nThe presence of snacks has also created an environment where students feel safe asking for help with their needs—without fear of embarrassment or judgment. That kind of trust is priceless and goes a long way in building relationships and a strong classroom culture.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for helping to make this possible. Your generosity has brought more than just food into our classroom—it's brought comfort, focus, and a daily reminder to my students that people out there believe in them and want them to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1713808557227,"projectUrl":"project/no-one-learns-when-hungry/8132172/","projectTitle":"No One Learns When Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grandier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5815455_orig.png?crop=900,900,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562595341551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jody-grandier"},{"teacherId":9367549,"projectId":9039458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our class project for headphones! We use laptop computers daily for students and these headphones are a huge help. It can be challenging for them to focus when they don't have headphones. Now that each student has their own pair, they feel responsible for them and have been taking great care of them. \r\n\r\nMy students love all of the different colors and love that they can focus and work independently. It helps them have autonomy in their learning so they can all work on different things at the same time. \r\n\r\nWe really appreciate your donation, it has made our classroom a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1736965564306,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-success/9039458/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367549"},{"teacherId":1501377,"projectId":8944385,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our mindfulness project has brought a sense of calm, focus, and emotional awareness to our classrooms. The first grade teachers have enjoyed using the chair bands to encourage their students who like to move to engage in learning while moving quietly in their seats. \r\n\r\nThe kindergarten and 3rd/4th grade teachers are saying how much their students like the option to use a floor desk in order to work in a space where they are more comfortable. \r\n\r\nThe playdough has been used for a few kids that benefit from having fidgets at their seat in order to remain calm and focused on their school work. They have said that the smelly playdough is the best and were surprised by it. \r\n\r\nThank you for being part of this journey and making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1735705498612,"projectUrl":"project/support-students-well-being-calm-down-m/8944385/","projectTitle":"Support Students Well-Being: Calm-Down Materials for a Focused Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Verhoosel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1501377_orig.jpg?crop=2396,2396,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563307720926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsverhoosel"},{"teacherId":6954897,"projectId":8794840,"letterContent":"In the library I have walls that are concrete and only 2 bulletin boards, so having the two-sided tape has been a blessing. I am now able to display more of the student's work throughout the room and also use the tape multiple times. When the New Year begins, many of my students begin composing what we call \"Quick Writes.\" They write their goals, New Year's resolutions and also research various topics. Sometimes I really feel like a grandmother to many of the students, because they know that when no one else will, Ms. Hope will give them something. I didn't think they would like the healthy snacks, but they do and it's much better for them. I am still so amazed how they love, I mean love the Dum Dum lollipops. I often use them for rewards in contest and also classroom helper treats. For example, students make words out of various topics like \"Merry Christmas, Happy New Years, Black History Month and so on. The first 3 to 5 students who makes the most words within a certain amount of time gets to pick a lollipop out of the Teacher's Treat can. I am always trying to come up with activities to keep students motivated and reward them for their hard work. Sometimes everyone will get something and those are the times I am truly grateful for my donors. The only thing I don't like about the Dum Dum lollipops is their name, but the students don't care about that.","fullyFundedDate":1731538928999,"projectUrl":"project/off-to-a-great-start/8794840/","projectTitle":"Off to a Great Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6954897_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573677486975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6954897"},{"teacherId":9555855,"projectId":8504203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. The students that I support have benefited greatly from the materials. The classroom supplies have helped tremendously by allowing me to quickly and efficiently provide students with the necessary materials for the lesson. Students can easily access materials from my cart that are required for the day. We are getting so much writing done in class and it is a blessing to not have to worry about running out of paper or other essential supplies. Thank you again for the support.","fullyFundedDate":1728301576022,"projectUrl":"project/a-2-pencil-and-a-dream-can-take-you-any/8504203/","projectTitle":"A #2 Pencil and a Dream Can Take You Anywhere","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abrego","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9555855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716660931366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9555855"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61229","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":482,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":89,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.7,"schoolId":61229,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Bend Elementary Middle School 81 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North Bend Elementary Middle School 81","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/north-bend-elementary-school-81/61229"}