{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bordewich Bray Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7110612,"projectId":9387525,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by allowing students to see science and responsibility in action through the care of our classroom axolotl, Mushu. By learning why axolotls require cool, stable water temperatures, students are developing a deeper understanding of animal biology, habitats, and the ways environmental conditions impact living organisms. These lessons have sparked thoughtful conversations about cause and effect, health, and the importance of preventative care in science.\r\n\r\nWith the aquarium chiller in place, I am now able to teach these concepts with confidence, knowing that Mushu is safe and comfortable even as temperatures rise. Students actively monitor the tank temperature, discuss why the cooler is essential, and connect what they learn to broader topics like climate, ecosystems, and animal welfare. The chiller has turned daily observations into authentic learning moments, reinforcing that science isn't just something we read about, it's something we practice.\r\n\r\nMany students have formed a strong bond with Mushu and take great pride in helping care for him. Some check the thermometer each morning, while others eagerly explain to classmates why keeping the water cool is so important. Because of your generosity, my students are learning compassion, responsibility, and real-world science while ensuring our classroom pet remains healthy and thriving. Thank you for helping us protect Mushu and support hands-on learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757513518317,"projectUrl":"project/operation-chill-the-tank/9387525/","projectTitle":"Operation: Chill the Tank!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atlera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7110612_orig.jpg?crop=961,961,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581020598270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7110612"},{"teacherId":7110612,"projectId":8930761,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, reading in our classroom has become more engaging, inclusive, and meaningful than ever before. The new books introduced students to important skills such as identifying emotions, building empathy, understanding informational text features, and making connections between what they read and the real world. Our books about axolotls and women in science have strengthened research skills, curiosity, and vocabulary while also encouraging students to see themselves as scientists and problem-solvers. The social-emotional books have opened the door for thoughtful discussions about feelings, relationships, and self-regulation...skills that are just as important as academics!\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks like focused, joyful learning. With individual headphones and organized storage, students are able to fully engage in digital texts, audiobooks, and interactive lessons without distractions. You'll see students listening intently to nonfiction passages, following along with read-alouds, and revisiting texts at their own pace. Whiteboard markers have transformed lessons into hands-on experiences, allowing students to respond to reading prompts, brainstorm ideas, and collaborate with peers in real time. Our classroom truly feels like a space where learning is active, shared, and exciting!\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with focus or confidence have especially thrived. Some light up when listening to stories through their headphones, while others eagerly gravitate toward the emotion books to help express how they're feeling. Our science-loving students are captivated by learning about the axolotl, asking thoughtful questions and making connections to ecosystems and animal adaptations. Because of you, my students are not only growing as readers, but also as thinkers, collaborators, and compassionate individuals. Thank you for believing in them and helping make our classroom a place where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1731539758633,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-science-and-self-empowering/8930761/","projectTitle":"Diving into Science and Self: Empowering Learners for the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atlera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7110612_orig.jpg?crop=961,961,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581020598270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7110612"},{"teacherId":423767,"projectId":9817288,"letterContent":"I have been able to have the students review counting and number recognition by having play a game where they need to follow a shopping list. This activity has allowed my students to have hands-on practice and fun. The activity was already created and all I had to do was print and have the students begin to play shop. \r\nAnother activity we will be doing will be using toy cars to collect items to practice teen numbers. Making learning an experience will solidify concepts. There are more activities we will make because of your generosity. Thank you for helping them learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1760722123574,"projectUrl":"project/math-for-little-mathematicians/9817288/","projectTitle":"Math for Little Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reimann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452915572699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lreimann"},{"teacherId":7249313,"projectId":9865600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! \r\n\r\nMy students now have high quality headphones that will help them access our computer science curriculum. \r\nThere are lessons that include videos that students need to hear. There is also a text to speech feature that helps low level readers access the information without any stress about reading. There is also a translation feature which helps English as a second language students access the information in their native language. Without headphones none of this would be possible for these students.\r\nThese headphones will last and their impact will last for years to come!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1766720930216,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up/9865600/","projectTitle":"Listen Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dineen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7249313_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698866770843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7249313"},{"teacherId":423767,"projectId":9868904,"letterContent":"The students decorated their gift bags. They then brought in different items to gift their classmates. They then received the bags on the day of our Holiday Celebration. We created candy cane ornaments using a the pipe cleaners and beads. They really enjoyed creating those and then we worked on their parent gift. They used the foam stickers to decorate the foam ornament. We placed their picture in the middle. The students had a wonderful time creating these beautiful crafts. Thank you for helping these students make these amazing memories!","fullyFundedDate":1763413691723,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-fun/9868904/","projectTitle":"Holiday Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reimann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452915572699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lreimann"},{"teacherId":423767,"projectId":9859441,"letterContent":"The Rice Crispy Treats, popcorn, and Veggie chips were a big hit! Over several weeks of hard work the students in my math classes celebrated our learning on Fridays. They would look forward to enjoying a small treat after learning, practicing; and reviewing math concepts like addition facts.\r\nThe candy bars have been a huge incentive and reward for our 100s Club. So far each class has 10 students who have made it to the club by counting to 100 by 1s and 10s. Our hope is to add more students in January. Thank you for helping the students celebrate their efforts and hard work.","fullyFundedDate":1761934788011,"projectUrl":"project/treats-and-snacks-for-everyone/9859441/","projectTitle":"Treats and Snacks for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reimann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452915572699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lreimann"},{"teacherId":9391413,"projectId":9513324,"letterContent":"This STEM package has opened up so many conversations/ discussions about our world and how it works. The sink or float experiment had my students discussing and reasoning why some items float and others sink. They predicted outcomes and changed their views if they were wrong. Students had so much fun with this package. My students have really inspected and investigated the animal boxes as well. Inside these boxes are items for mammals, or reptiles, or even sea animals. It gives them a hands on experience that has been amazing! Some of these items I would never encounter such as a bear claw or beaver skull. \r\nThank you so much to all that donated!","fullyFundedDate":1757513654854,"projectUrl":"project/learning-our-world/9513324/","projectTitle":"Learning Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ingram","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9391413"},{"teacherId":423767,"projectId":9450691,"letterContent":"All the craft items have helped us for the first semester with different crafts. The yarn has helped to add a way to hang some of the crafts we have created. The pipe cleaners have helped with counting beads and making different art projects. The masking tape has helped keep us organized. Our computer cart is labeled with the the tape so the students and I know what computer might be missing. Thank you for the stickers to keep rewarding the students for all their hard work! The headphones have helped to replace any that no longer work. We are so thankful for having these materials so that we can create and thrive daily.","fullyFundedDate":1753485702377,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-ready-to-learn/9450691/","projectTitle":"We Are Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reimann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452915572699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lreimann"},{"teacherId":423767,"projectId":9791955,"letterContent":"The fidgets have been a essential resource in the classroom. Having a variety has helped students who need them to rotate them throughout the day or week. The stress ball, rainbow caterpillar, and the liquid motion bubblers have been used already and have kept the students paying attention while their hands are busy. Having an assortment will help since we have more months in the year and the students will need to try new fidgets like the putty, chair band, and cubes/pads. Thank you for helping provide the students with these different fidgets so we can meet their sensory needs.","fullyFundedDate":1760384452448,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-needed-for-focus/9791955/","projectTitle":"Fidgets Needed for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reimann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452915572699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lreimann"},{"teacherId":423767,"projectId":9672567,"letterContent":"The students have loved to have the option to shake their House Pom Pom when they earn a House point. The House stickers are decorating their magnetic paper car on our goal road for our addition fluency poster. They received their House pencils from our elf, Little Helper! They were so excited to sharpen and start using it when we got back from Winter break. These items have helped support our new House System. I also love how they know that there are four houses total but we are one family. I hope to continue to build on their love of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1757428108328,"projectUrl":"project/school-community/9672567/","projectTitle":"School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reimann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452915572699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lreimann"},{"teacherId":423767,"projectId":9844432,"letterContent":"The student are having a wonderful time celebrating earning their House Points with our new drum or pressing our airhorn/cheering button. Either our Helper of the Day or a student picked by the randomizer gets the honor of celebrating with the drum or button, it is a great way to celebrate accomplishments.\r\nThe addition to our scratch and sniff stickers, smelly spots, with \"calming cream\" and aroma sprays have been beneficial to the students. The different scents help with focus, calming, and concentration. Thank you for helping us make our classroom a comforting and fun place to be and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1762292937178,"projectUrl":"project/audio-celebration-and-aromatherapy/9844432/","projectTitle":"Audio Celebration and Aromatherapy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reimann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452915572699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lreimann"},{"teacherId":423767,"projectId":9500970,"letterContent":"These materials for the games have been a wonderful addition to our classroom! We started playing last week. We played Spin and Erase, we used our magnetic spinners and practiced our addition skills with this game. We played Magic Ten, two Uno cards were picked and added together and a point was won for the students or teacher if they were closest to ten. We can not wait to play these again and there are so many more to learn and play. The games are not just in mathematics they are also phonics games. 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