{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brightwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2922206,"projectId":9649928,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support! Thanks to you, our students have begun exploring the world of digital design and creativity. When the DSV 13-Inch DTF Printer Bundle arrived, the excitement in the room was incredible. Our students couldn't wait to see how their ideas could turn into real shirts. They've already started brainstorming and creating designs that reflect their school pride and individuality. Watching them collaborate and share ideas has been inspiring; they're learning teamwork, problem-solving, and creative expression in a hands-on way.\r\n One memorable moment was when a group of fifth graders saw their first design come to life on the screen. Their faces lit up as they realized, \"We made this!\" It's more than just a shirt, t's a sense of belonging and pride that every child deserves. These experiences are helping students feel included and celebrated, regardless of financial circumstances.\r\n Our next step is to fully set up the printing process so students can see their designs transformed into wearable art. We're working on securing a dedicated computer to keep the printer running smoothly and ensure the process is efficient. Once that's in place, students will take the lead in producing shirts for spirit days, field trips, and special events. We can't wait to share photos of their finished creations soon!","fullyFundedDate":1758802708115,"projectUrl":"project/school-pride-without-the-price/9649928/","projectTitle":"School Pride Without the Price","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2922206"},{"teacherId":5218756,"projectId":9496975,"letterContent":"I can not begin to tell you all how much my students thrived with this lesson. Your generous donations allowed students to explore food webs and food chains with ease and excitement while dissecting an owl pellet.\r\n\r\nStudents every day asked for more work, can we do more dissections. They are now excited for middle and high school science classes. Thanks again for the opportunity to do this lesson this year. I know all the students did a great job on their work both dissecting and collaborating with peers.","fullyFundedDate":1757548777855,"projectUrl":"project/what-do-i-eat-and-what-eats-me/9496975/","projectTitle":"What Do I Eat and What Eats Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5218756"},{"teacherId":5218756,"projectId":9644638,"letterContent":"I cant thank you all enough for the donation of a color printer. My school district does not provide this needed resource because of financial reasons. Now that I have one, please look at the pictures submitted to see how much more learning will happen and the excitement to learn all by the pictures and our seat work copies being utilized in color. \r\n\r\nI have already used the printer for my school's third grade science night last week. The pictures submitted here are all from the unit leading up to our diorama project presentations. Without your generosity, the posters and support tools for student learning would not have been so crucial to the success my students had. I am also excited for our next units and being able to have color copies for my students to learn with\r\n\r\nThank you lots,\r\nHoward","fullyFundedDate":1758150993995,"projectUrl":"project/a-touch-of-color/9644638/","projectTitle":"A Touch of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5218756"},{"teacherId":5218756,"projectId":9499903,"letterContent":"I can not thank you all enough for the donations this year. My annual 3rd grade science night at my school was a big hit. Every 3rd grade student selected an ecosystem to learn about, study and inform others on the various weather/climate and living things found in it. Students then had the opportunity to build their diorama both here at school in my classroom and at home with their family. Your donations help not only school work and autonomy for their learning, but created family learning time at home too.\r\nIn addition to this letter please find the various pictures of various students building their projects as well as pictures form our 3rd Grade Science Night. At one point that night we had over 100 students and family members in our cafeteria exploring the student projects and hearing the children explain their new learning. Without your generosity, this project and science night would not have occurred because of the cost of the materials and supplies. Thank you for making this happen! I will leave you with this quote from many of the second graders in my school. \"Mr. Cherry, are we going to do this project next year in third grade too?\"","fullyFundedDate":1755696818496,"projectUrl":"project/ecosystems-around-the-world/9499903/","projectTitle":"Ecosystems around the world","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5218756"},{"teacherId":2922206,"projectId":9624894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Stories That Speak: Celebrating Culture and Identity Through Books. Your generosity has brought a vibrant collection of diverse texts into our classroom, and the impact has been incredible. These books have opened doors for students to explore themes of identity, culture, and belonging while strengthening essential literacy skills such as making text-to-self connections, analyzing character perspectives, and discussing author's purpose.\r\nReading in our classroom now feels alive and personal. Students gather in small groups to share their thoughts, often saying, \"This reminds me of my family\" or \"I see myself in this story.\" These conversations have deepened comprehension and built confidence in expressing ideas. One student, who was initially hesitant to read aloud, now eagerly volunteers because the stories reflect experiences that matter to him. Another student proudly shared a book with her parents, saying, \"This is about people like us!\"\r\nYour gift has done more than provide books, it has created a space where every child feels seen and valued. Thank you for helping us celebrate culture and identity through literature. You've made a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755735914561,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-speak-celebrating-culture/9624894/","projectTitle":"Stories That Speak: Celebrating Culture and Identity Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2922206"},{"teacherId":8979462,"projectId":9234874,"letterContent":"We are so profoundly grateful for this donation! Already these books have made an incredible impact on our community of learners. \r\n\r\nWhen learning to read, it is essential that children get independent practice with words that they can actually sound out and read themselves. This requires special kinds of texts that carefully choose the words they use. Each new level of phonics (spelling and reading) students can read a new set of texts.\r\n\r\nThe feeling that new readers have, when they pick a book from our shelves and then can read the words themselves is indescribable! Their faces light up and they are so proud of themselves. As a teacher, this is a such a gift. No matter how carefully we teach and present topics to students, without the chance to practice on their own and internalize the skills we don't know if students are truly learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and being a part of creating a strong, democratic world where every child gets the chance to learn and contribute, no matter where they were born, where they live or what they look like. You are a part of our community now, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1744210557133,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-a-decodable-library-ignite-l/9234874/","projectTitle":"Help Make a Decodable Library & Ignite Love of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitter-Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8979462_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726508386795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8979462"},{"teacherId":9161610,"projectId":9352423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations of reading phones, bins for organization, a light for centers, and dry erase markers for students to show their work will make a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n The reading phones will give students a chance to hear themselves as they read, building confidence and fluency. The organizational bins will help us keep our materials neat. The light will create a calm, focused environment during centers, and the dry erase markers will allow students to actively show their thinking as they work through problems.\r\n Your generosity not only provides us with these valuable tools but also shows my students that there are people who truly believe in their growth and success. We are so grateful for your kindness and support, it will have a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1748824732891,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-my-successful-students/9352423/","projectTitle":"Supplies for my successful students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paterwic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9161610"},{"teacherId":5193025,"projectId":9463799,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project. The bags have helped my students stay organized. My students were excited to open some boxes and receive new materials for the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic rods have been super helpful as well for my anchor charts. In my classroom, we make multiple anchor charts a week. The magnetic rods allow me to display each chart by subject. These charts help my students who need visuals in a tremendous way. They are able to easily refer back to the anchor chart in the same place each day. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1754436077385,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-my-second-graders/9463799/","projectTitle":"Storage For My Second Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elkhay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5193025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519593558232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5193025"},{"teacherId":5193025,"projectId":9345251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project for my classroom. All of the materials from this project helped me set up my classroom in the most amazing way. My students love all of the ocean theme decor and the calm environment it created for them. \r\n\r\nThe calm corner tools have been especially helpful for my students with learning differences. They know they have a safe spot in the classroom to regulate their bodies as well as their emotions. \r\n\r\nThe must fun thing about this project is the hanging jellyfish that came with it. My students absolutely love them!","fullyFundedDate":1747142556047,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-environment-for-my-scholars/9345251/","projectTitle":"Engaging Environment for My Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elkhay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5193025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519593558232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5193025"},{"teacherId":9600593,"projectId":9073603,"letterContent":"When my students walked in and saw the new supplies, their faces said it all. They were smiling, laughing, and couldn't wait to get their hands on everything. Some of them immediately started opening boxes and passing things out, and the whole room was buzzing with excitement.\r\n\r\nThese materials have completely changed the feel of our classroom. The kids are using them every single day, and it has made lessons run smoother and learning more engaging. One moment that stood out was during a group project when students who are usually quiet became leaders because the new tools gave them confidence. It showed me how much the right resources can bring out the best in them.\r\n\r\nNothing is sitting on a shelf. The students have used every single item you helped provide, and they treat them with pride because they know these gifts were meant for them.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just give us supplies. It gave my students a boost of motivation, joy, and ownership in their learning. From here, we're building on that energy with more hands-on projects and creative lessons that will keep pushing them to grow.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you. You have truly made a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1737563725107,"projectUrl":"project/support-my-students-growth-new-year-n/9073603/","projectTitle":"Support My Students’ Growth: New Year, New Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9600593_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721445834652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9600593"},{"teacherId":7484353,"projectId":5715803,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous donation of a tablet, headphones, and a listening station to our ESL classroom. These tools have significantly enhanced our students' learning experience by making language acquisition more interactive, accessible, and personalized.\r\n\r\n The tablet allows students to access language apps, audiobooks, and interactive lessons tailored to their proficiency levels. With the headphones and listening station, students can engage in focused listening activities that improve comprehension and pronunciation. These resources provide a safe space for students to practice English independently, helping them build confidence in their speaking and listening skills.\r\nYour donation has created new opportunities for growth and engagement, and we are truly thankful for your support in helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1638319643128,"projectUrl":"project/learn-to-listen-and-listen-to-learn/5715803/","projectTitle":"Learn to Listen and Listen to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eliza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7484353"},{"teacherId":7484353,"projectId":8541364,"letterContent":"Thank You for Your Generous Donation!\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your thoughtful donation of card stock, plastic pouches, and bulletin board decorations to our ESL classroom. These materials have made a meaningful difference in how we celebrate and showcase our students' hard work.\r\nThanks to your support:\r\nOur bulletin boards are now vibrant and welcoming, proudly displaying student writing, art, and projects.\r\nThe card stock has been used for personalized flashcards, name tags, and creative writing prompts, helping students build vocabulary and confidence.\r\nThe plastic pouches have helped us organize learning materials and create reusable activity stations, making our classroom more efficient and student-friendly.\r\nYour generosity has not only enhanced our learning environment but also shown our students that their efforts are valued and worth celebrating. Thank you for being a part of their journey!","fullyFundedDate":1724438307148,"projectUrl":"project/bravo-work-wall/8541364/","projectTitle":"Bravo! 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