{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Belmont Street Community School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7487707,"projectId":9360292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! It has helped students be successful in their learning this year! They are able to use these binders and supplies to travel from class to class and to stay organized! This helps them for the future as well, enforcing organizational skills that will follow them through life! \r\n Thank you again for being a great contributor to our students and to help make their school day more organized! I am greatly appreciative of your support and my students are as well!","fullyFundedDate":1755722367504,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-bright-futures/9360292/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Wagoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7487707_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x1080,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660335625988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7487707"},{"teacherId":9069686,"projectId":9893822,"letterContent":"Your thoughtful donation of printer ink has made a meaningful difference in our first-grade classroom. With reliable access to ink, we can now print the educational materials our young learners need to thrive. From phonics worksheets and sight word activities to math practice sheets and reading comprehension exercises, our printer has become an essential tool for differentiated instruction. Your contribution ensures that every student in our classroom has access to quality, hands-on learning materials that support their academic growth during this critical year of foundational skill-building.\r\n\r\nThe ink you provided enables us to create colorful, engaging learning materials that capture first graders' attention and make learning fun. Whether we're printing picture-based worksheets for our English language learners, visual math manipulatives, or illustrated story cards for guided reading groups, these materials keep our students motivated and actively engaged. Without this donation, we would face difficult choices about which essential materials to print, potentially limiting the variety and frequency of practice opportunities our students receive.\r\n\r\nBeyond the practical benefits, your generosity demonstrates to our students and families the power of community support in education. It shows our young learners that people care about their success and are willing to invest in their learning environment. Your donation helps us create a vibrant, resource-rich classroom where every child feels valued and supported—and that makes all the difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768101704434,"projectUrl":"project/powered-by-print-keeping-our-classroom/9893822/","projectTitle":"Powered by Print: Keeping Our Classroom Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069686_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x243,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722878335540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069686"},{"teacherId":3843616,"projectId":9823223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation that made this project possible. The ink has already been amazing! I am excited for students to come to kindergarten and when they begin working so hard, I will be able to copy their work to keep in their portfolio to show the growth throughout the year while sending the original home to share with their grownups. I can simply make a copy and put the original right into their backpacks. Also will be able to print work done on the tablets which will amaze the students every single time. Your support of our school and classroom is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1770511452439,"projectUrl":"project/it-stinks-when-we-dont-have-ink/9823223/","projectTitle":"It Stinks When We Don't Have Ink","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3843616_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681534477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenstemengineers"},{"teacherId":4976858,"projectId":9950250,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest thanks for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. It is truly heartening to know that there are individuals like you who value education and are willing to invest in the success of our students. Because of your support, my classroom is now equipped with the essential tools we need to stay organized, creative, and focused on learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the new pencils, markers, and dry erase markers has already made a visible difference. Having a \"bottomless\" supply of writing utensils means we never have to pause a lesson to hunt for a working marker or a sharpened pencil. Additionally, the copy paper, laminating pouches, and dry erase pockets are absolute game-changers for our daily activities. These supplies allow me to create durable, reusable learning centers that engage the students while helping us stay environmentally conscious and organized.\r\n\r\nYour contribution does more than just provide \"stuff\"—it sends a powerful message to my students that their education matters and that their community supports them. We are so excited to put these resources to good use, and we cannot thank you enough for your kindness and for making our classroom a better place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1769727870855,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start/9950250/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bermingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4976858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510621554098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4976858"},{"teacherId":10049764,"projectId":9416833,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support. Because of you, our classroom is filled with meaningful materials and opportunities that allow us to grow, explore, and learn in engaging, hands-on ways every day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on our learning experiences. The resources you provided have opened the door to deeper understanding, creativity, and excitement in our classroom—opportunities that would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1760387683966,"projectUrl":"project/ms-senosks-first-grade-classroom/9416833/","projectTitle":"Ms. Senosk's First Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Senosk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10049764_orig.png?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774631224365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049764"},{"teacherId":4541891,"projectId":9871548,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, families, and staff of our community school, please accept our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to the Candy Cane Lane Store project. Your contribution of new items is instrumental in making the holiday shop a massive success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to transform our space into a festive, welcoming shopping experience where every one of our K-6 students could participate in the joy of giving. The high-quality items you provided will be instantly popular and allow our students, many of whom come from low-income households, to select a truly thoughtful and beautiful gift for their families, and other caregivers.\r\n\r\nThe true impact of your generosity goes beyond the gift itself. For our young students, being able to choose and purchase a present they are proud of is a profound experience of dignity and empowerment. You didn't just donate a product; you sponsored a moment of priceless self-esteem and family connection. Watching a child carefully select a gift for their caretakers or siblings then proudly take it home, is the definition of holiday magic. Thank you for making that pride possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772550481641,"projectUrl":"project/candy-cane-lane/9871548/","projectTitle":"Candy Cane Lane","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4541891_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499950917513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4541891"},{"teacherId":2247111,"projectId":9455284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to our classroom. It was very helpful for my students this year and will continue to be helpful. These items help the children work to control their emotions in a calm way. It give the children options which is often the first thing you do with young children becuase it gives them some control, when they feel like they may not have any. These items gave them items to physically touch and items to look at to have a visual cue to heir deep breathing. Thank you again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755700206830,"projectUrl":"project/bring-on-the-kindergarten-calm/9455284/","projectTitle":"Bring On The Kindergarten Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2247111_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657582071727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teaching-is-my-superpower-mcmahon"},{"teacherId":2247111,"projectId":9585001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generious donation that you have given me and my students. These items made it so much easier to identify students with tags that had their name, classroom teachers names. The beginning of the year can be a crazy time and these items made a HUGE difference in getting all the children organized and in the right places. The backpack tags with different color paper was a big deal because it makes it very easy for everyone to see where that student is supposed to be when it is time to go home. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1755700205265,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-kinders-safe-and-organized/9585001/","projectTitle":"Keeping Kinders Safe and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2247111_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657582071727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teaching-is-my-superpower-mcmahon"},{"teacherId":6400793,"projectId":7508046,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom project. The arrival of the 3-ring binders, folders, and organizational supplies has truly transformed the way my students approach their daily work.\r\n\r\nThe Impact in Our Classroom\r\nIn a busy learning environment, it is easy for students to feel overwhelmed when their materials are scattered. Thanks to your support:\r\n\r\nStudent Accountability: Each student now has a dedicated \"home\" for their notes, assignments, and goals.\r\n\r\nReduced Stress: Having a clean, organized folder means less time searching for lost papers and more time spent on actual learning.\r\n\r\nProfessionalism: My students feel a sense of pride carrying their binders; it gives them a \"professional\" toolkit that makes them take their academic progress more seriously.\r\n\r\nA Message from the Students\r\nThe excitement in the room when we unboxed these supplies was infectious. One student remarked, \"I finally feel like I have my life together!\" while another was thrilled to finally have a safe place to keep their creative writing pieces.\r\n\r\n\"Your kindness has provided more than just plastic and paper; you have provided the structure my students need to succeed. It is wonderful to know that there are people like you who value education and support the needs of our youth.\"\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and for believing in my students' potential. We are so lucky to have you as part of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1691011989344,"projectUrl":"project/prepped-for-progress/7508046/","projectTitle":"Prepped for Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knipe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6400793_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729847750524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6400793"},{"teacherId":6400793,"projectId":6682948,"letterContent":"Thank You Letter\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous contribution to our Back‑to‑School Supplies project. Your support means more than you know. Because of you, my students are starting the school year with the tools they need to feel confident, prepared, and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you helped provide are already making a difference. Students have been eager to dive into their work with fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and the materials they need to participate fully in class. For many of them, having their own supplies is a source of pride and motivation, and it truly sets a positive tone for the year ahead.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only helps meet practical needs but also reminds my students that there are caring people out there who believe in their potential. Thank you for investing in their success and helping us create a supportive, joyful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1661981101495,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies/6682948/","projectTitle":"Back to School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knipe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6400793_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729847750524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6400793"},{"teacherId":9069686,"projectId":9955544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to provide tissues and soap for our 1st grade classroom. While these may seem like simple supplies, they have made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and in keeping our students healthy, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources every single day. During cold and flu season especially, tissues are constantly in use! Instead of worrying about running out, students can take what they need right away. Our soap has also become an important part of our classroom routines. We've been practicing proper handwashing—especially before snack, after recess, and after coughing or sneezing. One special moment that stood out was when a student reminded a classmate, \"Don't forget the soap—we have to scrub for 20 seconds!\" It was such a proud teacher moment to see them taking ownership of keeping our classroom healthy.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the big supply of tissues and soap, they were genuinely excited. At this age, they notice everything! Several students commented that we wouldn't have to \"borrow from the office\" anymore. It gave them a sense of security knowing we had what we needed right in our room.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we're able to focus more on learning and less on interruptions due to illness or missing supplies. As we move into our next science unit, students will be working collaboratively on hands-on projects. With strong hygiene routines in place, they can safely share materials and work closely in groups. We are also continuing to build independence and responsibility by having student helpers monitor our supply station and remind classmates of healthy habits.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a cleaner, healthier, and more prepared classroom environment. Thank you for supporting not just our supplies, but our students' well-being and ability to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1771342501681,"projectUrl":"project/germ-free-and-ready-to-learn/9955544/","projectTitle":"Germ-Free and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069686_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x243,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722878335540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069686"},{"teacherId":9069686,"projectId":9909466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution that made our chicken egg incubation project possible. Your gift of the incubator has transformed our classrooms into a place of wonder and discovery that our 1st and 5th graders will remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nWhen we first set up the incubator and placed those eggs inside, the excitement was absolutely electric. Our 1st graders crowded around with wide eyes, asking endless questions: \"When will they hatch?\" \"Can we hear them?\" One first grader whispered, \"I think I can hear them pecking!\" The 5th graders took on the role of \"egg scientists,\" carefully recording daily temperature and humidity readings in their observation journals. Both classes have been checking on the eggs multiple times a day—it's become the highlight of our morning routine.\r\n\r\nWe've integrated this project into every subject. In literacy, students are writing detailed observation journals and creating egg care guides. In math, 1st graders are counting down the days until hatch day, while 5th graders are graphing temperature trends and calculating incubation timelines. We've even created a \"candling station\" where students hold eggs up to a light to observe the developing chicks inside—a moment of pure magic that never gets old.\r\n\r\nWe're now in the final stretch before hatch day! Our 5th graders are preparing presentations about the chicken life cycle to share with the 1st graders, and we're planning a celebration where both classes will witness the chicks breaking through their shells. After hatching, we'll care for the chicks for several weeks before they go to a local farm, giving students an extended opportunity to observe growth and animal care firsthand.\r\n\r\nYour investment in this incubator has given our students an unforgettable, cross-grade learning experience that connects science, literacy, and compassion in ways that textbooks simply cannot. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1765471101284,"projectUrl":"project/feathers-findings-first-grade-hatcher/9909466/","projectTitle":"Feathers & Findings: First Grade Hatchery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069686_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x243,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722878335540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069686"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63965","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":615,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.0,"schoolId":63965,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Belmont Street Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Belmont Street Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/worcester-public-schools/belmont-street-community-elementary-school/63965"}