{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Belmont Street Community School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5665079,"projectId":9665661,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Jurassic Park–themed Trunk-or-Treat event will come to life in a fun, safe, and unforgettable way for our students and families. Your donation helps create an engaging community experience where students can enjoy creativity, imagination, and school spirit outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your support, our trunk will be transformed into an exciting Jurassic Park adventure, sparking joy, laughter, and a sense of belonging for every child who visits. Events like this help strengthen school–family connections and create positive memories that students will carry with them long after the night is over.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make this inclusive, community-building event possible. Your generosity truly makes a difference for our students and families! 🦖🎃","fullyFundedDate":1758152524734,"projectUrl":"project/jurassic-park-trunk-or-treat-for-second/9665661/","projectTitle":"Jurassic Park Trunk or Treat for Second Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5665079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535144979890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-faria"},{"teacherId":3843616,"projectId":9817965,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the wonderful birthday gift to your mom. The families came into our classroom earlier this week and were able to make a gingerbread house with their kindergarten student. Everyone had so much fun and were very creative with their gingerbread houses. It was fun for the kids to have their parents or aunt or grandparent in their classroom with them to create and have fun with a new holiday tradition. For many of the adults, it was their first time making gingerbread houses as well. Happy Birthday to Bev, she is missed and your gift was appreciated and used by all four kindergarten classrooms and the preschool room that used to be Mrs. Brewers!","fullyFundedDate":1765164314773,"projectUrl":"project/fun-in-school-with-our-families-and-the/9817965/","projectTitle":"Fun in School with our Families and the Gingerbread Man","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":3843616,"projectId":9817949,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the wonderful birthday gift to your mom. The families came into our classroom earlier this week and were able to make a gingerbread house with their kindergarten student. Everyone had so much fun and were very creative with their gingerbread houses. It was fun for the kids to have their parents or aunt or grandparent in their classroom with them to create and have fun with a new holiday tradition. For many of the adults, it was their first time making gingerbread houses as well. Happy Birthday to Bev, she is missed and your gift was appreciated and used by all four kindergarten classrooms and the preschool room that used to be Mrs. Brewers!","fullyFundedDate":1765164314748,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-families-and-the-gingerbread-ma/9817949/","projectTitle":"Fun With Families and the Gingerbread Man at School!","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":9862068,"projectId":9532922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing ESL materials for our second-grade students. Because of your kindness, our young learners now have access to materials that help them build vocabulary, strengthen reading skills, and gain confidence in speaking and listening. These materials make lessons more engaging and meaningful, allowing students to better understand academic content while developing their English language skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation has a direct and lasting impact on our classroom each day. Our second graders are more excited to participate, collaborate with peers, and share their ideas because they feel supported and equipped to learn. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' education and future success. Thank you for believing in our learners and helping us create an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758987244004,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-supporting-young-language/9532922/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Supporting Young Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9862068_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757091793834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9862068"},{"teacherId":4712537,"projectId":9475797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our preschool classroom! Our classroom includes students with many different abilities and needs. Teaching students coping strategies and self-regulation is a big part of our learning in preschool. The products from this DonorsChoose project will help students access the coping strategies taught and eventually be able to advocate for themselves when they need a break. The students have already shown growth in sitting in whole group lessons as they are using one of the fidgets purchased from this project (see pictures attached). \r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760387684832,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-support-fine-motor-practice/9475797/","projectTitle":"Sensory Support & Fine Motor Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4712537"},{"teacherId":5665079,"projectId":9641061,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom now has a fully functional Chromebook charging station—and it has already made a meaningful difference in our day-to-day learning. Before this project was funded, students often struggled with dead devices, shared outlets, and interruptions to their work time. Now, every Chromebook has a dedicated, organized place to charge, which means students can stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation brought structure, independence, and responsibility into our routines. My students are able to transition smoothly between activities, collaborate more easily, and take ownership of keeping their devices charged and ready. This simple tool has created a huge improvement in our productivity and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in resources that help my students thrive. Your support truly powers our learning—literally and figuratively!","fullyFundedDate":1757519986304,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-learning-charging-chromeboo/9641061/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Learning: Charging Chromebooks for 2nd Grade Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5665079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535144979890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-faria"},{"teacherId":3843616,"projectId":9427347,"letterContent":"Thanl you so much for funding this project. The large rug with seperate sit spots has made such a difference in the classroom. Students know which color spot is theirs and that their body stays in their spot. They are comfortable and much safer with the new, large rug. Not only that, but it is bright and colorful ands makes the classroom look so welcoming each morning or when people come into the classroom. Everyone comments when they enter the room. Thank you for your generosity and kindness. It is appreciated by all the mebers of the classroom and school.","fullyFundedDate":1760387682860,"projectUrl":"project/a-large-class-needs-more-spots-to-sit/9427347/","projectTitle":"A Large Class Needs More Spots to Sit","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":5104784,"projectId":9549740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. This project truly made a difference in my classroom. The prize rewards you helped fund played an important role in boosting student motivation, strengthening positive behavior, and building a more encouraging learning environment.\r\nThe chance to earn a small prize kept students excited and engaged throughout the day. Tasks like turning in homework on time, staying focused during lessons, and following routines became more consistent because students felt motivated and supported. The reward system helped many children take more ownership of their actions and develop stronger responsibility habits.\r\nThe impact went beyond individual rewards. The overall classroom atmosphere became more positive, calm, and cooperative. Students cheered for one another, supported each other's efforts, and took pride in their achievements. For some students who struggle with confidence or staying on task, the prizes gave them a boost that helped them stay motivated and feel successful.","fullyFundedDate":1760387687178,"projectUrl":"project/small-prizes-big-motivation/9549740/","projectTitle":"Small Prizes, Big Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kreka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5104784_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600201345914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5104784"},{"teacherId":4992118,"projectId":9400242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donation to this project. Having these materials has made a world of a difference this year! They have allowed our students to successfully transition from their different classes without needing to worry if they have everything or not. I personally do not know how we would have been able to have this success this year without your help and support. These materials are more than enough to get us through this school year and has allowed us to see how important they will be for years to come. Thank you again for your continuous generosity!!!","fullyFundedDate":1755722368875,"projectUrl":"project/go-supplies-go/9400242/","projectTitle":"Go Supplies Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kunhardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4992118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531791619021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4992118"},{"teacherId":3115574,"projectId":9626972,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to my classroom. Thanks to your support, my students now have a brighter, more inviting learning environment, and we are equipped with the supplies we need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThe impact you've made is immeasurable. With the new classroom materials and a cheerful, welcoming space, my students are more engaged, excited, and inspired to learn each day. Your kindness has not only provided essential tools but has also shown my students that there are people who care about their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You have truly made a difference, and I am deeply grateful for your support. My students and I will carry your kindness forward in our work and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755722366709,"projectUrl":"project/a-bright-6th-grade-year/9626972/","projectTitle":"A Bright 6th Grade Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schmitt Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3115574_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502758414162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3115574"},{"teacherId":4225015,"projectId":9449354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donation to our Fourth grade classroom. We are enjoying the subscription to StoryWorks so much! It is filled with different genres and current articles that the kids love to read. \r\nAlso, I had the chance to give all of my 86 students a pair of headphones, so when they come into my class for ELA, they are ready to go if they need to plug into their chromebooks. Then, the students have new folders and clipboards that help keep the three different ELA classes organized. Lastly, the snacks, and party favors have been used for rewards at the end of the month. It's been a big hit with the students. Again, thank you for being so generous. We really appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1760387683786,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-items-for-amazing-fourth-grader/9449354/","projectTitle":"Exciting Items for Amazing Fourth Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Economos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4225015_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x524,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562873705487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4225015"},{"teacherId":4657688,"projectId":9554887,"letterContent":"Printing, printing and more printing! That's what I have been up to these day and I love it! Having all of this toner has helped me create beautiful colored bulletin boards that showcase student work. The students were so excited to see their some of their work printed out in color!\r\nI have also been using the toner to create work walls and vocabulary cards to foster student learning. The students have been using the new word wall to help them spell first grade tricky words. The vocabulary cards that I have created help student learn key words found in daily reading. Colorful math vocabulary picture cards also help the students when solving problems.\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758152520264,"projectUrl":"project/printing-power/9554887/","projectTitle":"Printing Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4657688_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y291&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661457833610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4657688"}],"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"}