{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brookside Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":49.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6063103,"projectId":9548995,"letterContent":"We greatly appreciate your generosity! Thanks to you we have thoroughly enjoyed having the water bottles. Our students have built it into their morning routine to fill it up each morning after breakfast so they are set for the day. \r\n Having the water bottles has allowed our students to remain in class far longer therefore missing less instructional time. With that being said, students have shown that they are starting hydrated leading to them staying focused on their class work to put first things first. Our class has met their weekly goals the last 3 weeks in a row. \r\n Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755720162724,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-1st-grade/9548995/","projectTitle":"Hydrate 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063103_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020120905","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherksmith"},{"teacherId":7647971,"projectId":9172028,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing calculators and other materials for my virtual kids to expand their learning and opportunities. My students love the calculators! They have even learned how to do scientific notation using the calculators! The magnetic wands are a huge hit when describing metallic and non-metallic items. \r\n\r\nI would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable provisions of calculators and educational materials use of generously supplied. These in valuable tools are not just items; they represent a gateway for my virtual students to unlock their potential and embark on a journey of discovery and learning.\r\n\r\nWith each calculator in their hands, they can divide the world of numbers and concepts, transforming abstract ideas into tangible understanding. Your thoughtful contribution is instrumental in creating a vibrant virtual learning environment where curiosity flourishes, and knowledge expands. Thank you for your unwavering support in enriching the educational experiences of Brookside Charter students. Your generosity empowers them and lifts them to even greater heights. Your support of our future engineers and researchers is very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746721443467,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-magnetizing-and-documentin/9172028/","projectTitle":"Calculating, Magnetizing, and Documenting Science Experiments!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barb DiBlasi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7647971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605735489937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diblasiourstory"},{"teacherId":5840807,"projectId":9756458,"letterContent":"This is the most amazing project EVER!! You funded two high-quality red carpets. They are 30 feet long and span the entire front entrance of the school as well as part of the inside. For student-led conferences last week, students and their families were treated like royalty when they walked in.\r\nWe have one last project that needs to be funded in order to complete this experience. We also want our Welcome Crew to have small digital cameras to act like paparazzis, taking photos of our \"famous\" students when they walk into the building. And the icing on the cake is that our STE(A)M class can use the cameras when they aren't being used for Famous Fridays. \r\nThank you so MUCH for always helping us to give amazing experiences to our young scholars. We couldn't do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1760102375315,"projectUrl":"project/kids-deserve-to-be-treated-like-royalty/9756458/","projectTitle":"Kids Deserve to Be Treated Like Royalty on Famous Fridays!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5840807_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x29,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666892318543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drbryant"},{"teacherId":5840807,"projectId":9700512,"letterContent":"The vertical whiteboards are a GAME changer! All students K-8th grade have a special supplemental block during which they work on math and ELA skills targeted at each student's specific needs. In order to do that, we have to group students by common needed skills. As you can imagine, it can get a little hectic trying to teach different skills to different students all at once.\r\n\r\nThat's where the whiteboards come in. Teachers can place high-quality whiteboards anywhere in the room. Several students can be completing problems on these whiteboards while the instructors simply circulate to help individual students. This would be nearly impossible if students were working at their desks; teachers can't see all the work that's happening that way.\r\n\r\nThis project also funds incentives in the form of healthy snacks. Hungry and/or unmotivated students don't show their learning as well. Healthy snacks improve motivation and weaken hunger. \r\n\r\nWe can't do all the amazing things we do without your help. We genuinely appreciate your generous donation. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759000989173,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-whiteboards-incentives-needed/9700512/","projectTitle":"Vertical Whiteboards & Incentives Needed for Interactive Middle School Classes!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5840807_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x29,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666892318543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drbryant"},{"teacherId":10259673,"projectId":9712112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! We use these resources DAILY! I am able to have Phonics boards in every classroom I go into. I can even adjust the boards to the pages I need per grade level without having to change them all right before I go to another grade! \r\n\r\n The red and yellow chips along with the counting cubes were able to be put in each one of my grade level classroom. I was also able to share with my teammates and they have enough for each of their classrooms as well!\r\n\r\n My students loved getting their own new sets of boards in their classrooms knowing they were for them and not going to be used by others! We are so grateful","fullyFundedDate":1758332360278,"projectUrl":"project/k-4-intervention-groups/9712112/","projectTitle":"K-4 Intervention Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10259673"},{"teacherId":8914380,"projectId":9285037,"letterContent":"This project has been instrumental in implementing book clubs in my middle school special education classroom. Students are reading anywhere from a first grade level to a 7th grade level. It's difficult to find books students can read independently and discuss with peers. \r\n\r\nThese decodable books offer students the opportunity to read engaging books on their independent reading level and then discuss the characters and problems from the book with peers. Students have been reading a book independently, passing it to a partner, and then meeting once a week to discuss in our small reading groups. \r\n\r\nHaving the opportunity to read independently and share ideas has helped to increase their reading levels throughout our first quarter. We have enough decodable books to work our way through a wide range of the phonics scope and sequence. We all look forward to continuing this shared experience through the remainder of the year. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to read!","fullyFundedDate":1746786056237,"projectUrl":"project/instill-a-love-for-reading/9285037/","projectTitle":"Instill a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Langhorst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8914380_orig.png?crop=880,880,x152,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672796616407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8914380"},{"teacherId":4115856,"projectId":9719600,"letterContent":"Thank you for becoming part of our 'village'. Your kind and generous donations allowed me to get the additional books I needed to be able to allow each student to have a copy as we are reading. The smiles on their faces as the books arrived was amazing to see. They were so excited to learn that so many people care about their learning.\r\n\r\nWith reading be critical to academic success, finding ways to get the students excited and wanting to read is key. This project allowed me to be able to do just that. Once again, THANK YOU and welcome to our 'village'.","fullyFundedDate":1758840461806,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-books/9719600/","projectTitle":"Diving Into Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sarafox"},{"teacherId":5840807,"projectId":9689416,"letterContent":"This is a really spectacular project, and we are so thankful that you helped to fund it. Kids can't simply sit down at a desk, listen to a lecture, and learn new information anymore. That's not how highly effective schools of the 21st century work. Instead, kids have to be moving around, collaborating with their peers, and leading their own learning. That's what makes this project so special. \r\n\r\nWhen teachers have high-quality whiteboards that they can stick on virtually any flat surface anywhere in the classroom, learning skyrockets. Imagine placing whiteboards on the bottom of a kidney table and allowing young students to \"paint\" upside-down like Michelangelo. Or perhaps kids are doing an around-the-world review of past material with each whiteboard representing a problem that features a common misconception.\r\n\r\nThe project also funds incentives for students who do, indeed, do work well done. Thank you, Donors Choose community, for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1758048681273,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-whiteboards-needed-for-maxi/9689416/","projectTitle":"Incentives & Whiteboards Needed for Maximum Productivity & Great Work","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5840807_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x29,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666892318543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drbryant"},{"teacherId":5840807,"projectId":9408907,"letterContent":"You've done it again! This project is very important for student achievement. Students need comforting utensils to help keep them safe and comfortable when learning. They also need sustenance and incentives in the form of food. These snacks are high-protein and high-nutrition, so students will be able to focus, learn, and show academic growth.\r\n\r\nOperational budgets often don't cover the things that our Donors Choose projects fund. You are the angels on Earth that help us bridge the gaps. Thank you so much for your continued dedication and belief in our kiddos. Thank you a million times over!","fullyFundedDate":1755782273813,"projectUrl":"project/toys-pens-and-snacks-needed-for-stress/9408907/","projectTitle":"Toys, Pens, and Snacks Needed for Stress-Free, Inner-City, K-8 Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5840807_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x29,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666892318543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drbryant"},{"teacherId":5840807,"projectId":9637432,"letterContent":"These have been a game changer for Room 31! The kiddos no longer have to spend 10 minutes lining up to get materials from a table for every single activity! Instead, every utensil that students need exists neatly in the pouch hanging on the back of their chairs. The amount of instructional time has, as a result, increased by approximately one hour per day! Over the course of the year, this means students will essentially be receiving several extra days of learning! Thank you for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1756932621855,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-graders-desperately-need-chair-back/9637432/","projectTitle":"3rd Graders Desperately Need Chair Back Organizers!!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5840807_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x29,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666892318543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drbryant"},{"teacherId":2046136,"projectId":8998020,"letterContent":"Our Book and Board Club has been an incredible opportunity for our 4th graders to grow as readers, thinkers, and teammates! With the addition of these new books, students are exploring a wider variety of genres and practicing essential literacy skills such as making predictions, identifying themes, and analyzing characters' choices. These texts are also designed to give students agency — they not only choose what they read but, in some cases, even influence the direction and outcome of the story. This sense of choice has sparked genuine excitement and deeper engagement in their reading.\r\n\r\nReading time in our club has become a joyful, collaborative experience. Students curl up with their books, discuss plot twists with peers, and share their favorite moments during group conversations. After reading, they transition into playing board games where they practice synergy, problem-solving, and teamwork — skills that are just as valuable as those developed through reading. The healthy snacks you helped provide make this time even more special, creating a warm and inviting space where students can focus, connect, and learn together.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially thrived thanks to your support. One reluctant reader now eagerly grabs a \"choose-your-own-adventure\" book at every session, excited to decide what happens next in the story. Another student who typically struggles with social interactions has blossomed during game time, finding confidence in explaining rules and strategizing with others. These moments reflect the heart of our club: growing literacy and life skills while building a community of learners. None of this would be possible without your generosity — thank you for helping us create a space where students can learn, connect, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1742902543991,"projectUrl":"project/books-games-and-snacks-for-our-book-an/8998020/","projectTitle":"Books, Games, and Snacks for Our Book and Board Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norgard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2046136_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570909152160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2046136"},{"teacherId":8013056,"projectId":7619541,"letterContent":"thank you for contributing to our classroom and caring about our students. The supplies your donations allowed us to purchase went to students' science binders. Students use their science binders every day in my science class. They are an important aid for student success as they hold all their important materials and supplies for class, such as interactive science notebooks, science folders, and pencil pouches with writing utensils. Students are more easily able to stay organized and come prepared to class because of these materials. We really appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1691868888826,"projectUrl":"project/the-basics-20/7619541/","projectTitle":"The Basics 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newcomer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8013056_orig.png?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630020530814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8013056"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41423","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":761,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":83,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.7,"schoolId":41423,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brookside Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brookside Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/missouri-department-of-education/brookside-charter-school/41423"}