{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bradley Beach Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6318283,"projectId":9419661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our mailboxes! These mailboxes give the students a lot of independence and make my life as the teacher much easier! Students are able to get their own colored paper, store their homework, and get their own folders and classwork at the end of the day. \r\n\r\nThese mailboxes have made us much more organized and help us keep track of our homework and materials. Students have access to paper for independent writing and drawing as well as extra challenge work some students may need throughout the day. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1756914847846,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-in-need-of-mailboxes/9419661/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners in Need of Mailboxes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Girard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6318283_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551986038679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/girard"},{"teacherId":6318283,"projectId":9396178,"letterContent":"Thank you for our amazing bookshelf! This is my 10th year in my classroom and I have watched as two bookshelves have slowly fallen apart. Not only is it so nice to have a brand new, functional bookshelf but this one is student friendly! \r\nThey are able to find their supplies in their clear drawers and have a nice, easy way to get to their centers. \r\n\r\nThis has been such a greatly appreciated addition to my classroom. Thank you for your generosity, for many years, to my classroom. We are very lucky to have your support!","fullyFundedDate":1756914848691,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelf-for-kindergarten/9396178/","projectTitle":"Bookshelf for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Girard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6318283_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551986038679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/girard"},{"teacherId":8883269,"projectId":9383250,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. In a preschool environment, these aren't just 'supplies'—they are the tools our little learners use to explore, create, and develop their fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited to see the new materials, and I can't wait to see the masterpieces they create. Your support truly makes a difference in our daily learning journey.\r\n\r\nI hope to one day be able to pay your generosity forward to other teachers that can use it. All our thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1756914848619,"projectUrl":"project/add-a-little-color-to-our-classroom/9383250/","projectTitle":"Add a Little Color to Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maggio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8883269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669863453961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8883269"},{"teacherId":2270655,"projectId":9950083,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Tap to Talk – The iPad Power Up.\" As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I see firsthand the frustration that arises when a child has so much to say but lacks the physical means to say it. Your donation has provided my students with more than just a piece of technology; you have given them a voice. This iPad serves as a vital bridge, allowing students on my caseload to successfully communicate their thoughts, feelings, and requests within the classroom, often for the very first time.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this tool was immediate. By using specialized communication software, my students are now empowered to participate in class discussions, make choices during play, and advocate for their needs. Communication is the foundation of all learning and human connection, and this iPad is helping to bridge the gap between my students and their peers. Watching a child's face light up when they realize they have been understood is a gift that wouldn't have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I am filled with excitement for the continued progress and breakthroughs this powerful tool will facilitate. This is just the beginning of a journey toward greater independence and social confidence for these amazing kids. Thank you for recognizing the importance of communication and for investing in the potential of my students. Your kindness has truly changed the \"volume\" of their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1766946612260,"projectUrl":"project/tap-to-talk-the-ipad-power-up/9950083/","projectTitle":"Tap to Talk: the iPad Power-Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferwerda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2270655"},{"teacherId":3496177,"projectId":9756270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our kindergarten classroom! We are so grateful for your support in helping our littlest learners grow.\r\n\r\nThe new train phonics center has been an absolute hit. The students enjoy matching the pictures to the correct beginning letter train.\r\n\r\nThe sticker scenes you provided have also been a wonderful addition to our curriculum. We just finished our unit on Arctic animals, and the students used the scenes to design the covers of the books they wrote.","fullyFundedDate":1766580215858,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-books/9756270/","projectTitle":"Holiday Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3496177_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533676125292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-rodrick"},{"teacherId":1509036,"projectId":9704593,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our \"Soft Start\" project. Your contributions have transformed the beginning of our school day into a cherished time of joy and discovery that our students truly look forward to each morning. By providing the resources for students to play and be creative, whether they are exploring their imagination with new art supplies, engaging in friendly competition with the Guess Who game, or collaborating over various board games, you have helped foster an environment where social bonds are flourishing. We are already seeing the profound impact of this project as students show more positive signs of communication, collaboration, and emotional well-being. Thank you for investing in our students' happiness and for making such a meaningful difference in their daily lives and social development.","fullyFundedDate":1763513767962,"projectUrl":"project/a-soft-start-to-learning/9704593/","projectTitle":"A Soft Start to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goldsworthy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1509036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533852146810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1509036"},{"teacherId":3496177,"projectId":9821284,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students in my kindergarten classroom, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of the new color printer. Your gift has brought a vibrant burst of energy to our daily lessons.\r\n In a kindergarten classroom, visual engagement is everything. We have been utilizing the printer for our weekly sight word posters. Thanks to your gift, we are now able to print custom posters for every new word we introduce. These aren't just plain lists; they are comprehensive learning tools designed to engage multiple senses: bold visuals, contextual learning, and vivid illustrations. \r\n Thank you again for your investment in my classroom and for believing in the potential of our students. You have truly colored our world with your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1761932866061,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-sight-words/9821284/","projectTitle":"Colorful Sight Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3496177_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533676125292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-rodrick"},{"teacherId":10317660,"projectId":9841776,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your contributions to our gifted and talented space project. Students have been hard at work turning beach balls into planets. \r\n The children were pleasantly surprised when they entered the art room and saw so many beach balls, especially the extra large ones. We'll be using those to make Jupiter and the Sun. They love getting their hands in the papier mache, and using paint to transform these simple toys into planets. \r\n We are in the process of planning a \"space maze\" for our school cafeteria. The planets will hang above an elaborate walk-through labyrinth. Students will act as guides, stopping to explain each planet and other parts of the solar system. We appreciate your generosity in helping make this project happen.","fullyFundedDate":1761909442874,"projectUrl":"project/theatrical-presentation-of-the-cosmos/9841776/","projectTitle":"Theatrical Presentation of the Cosmos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Di Zefalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317660"},{"teacherId":8883269,"projectId":9383138,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the generous gift. My preschoolers have been experimenting and learning so much with the help of your kindness. Hands on activities have given my students opportunities to explore. \r\n\r\nIt felt like it was all of our birthdays when the boxes arrived. My students sat around the rug like it was the tree in Christmas morning. We tore into the boxes and immediately started using our new presents. \r\n\r\nWords can not express what a difference you have made to my 14 preschoolers. We are forever thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1756914848529,"projectUrl":"project/promoted-to-preschool/9383138/","projectTitle":"Promoted to Preschool!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maggio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8883269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669863453961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8883269"},{"teacherId":6318283,"projectId":9320983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity. My students and I are very grateful for your donations. We were able to start and continue our school year with brand new pencil boxes, name plates, and kindergarten sized pencils and crayons! This is a very big deal in kindergarten. \r\nIt is so nice having someone continuously look out for the teachers in our school. We have so many supplies to get through the year that we sometimes have to purchase ourselves. My students love learning, playing, and creating with all of their supplies and it is such a good feeling to know that we won't run out. \r\nClass","fullyFundedDate":1756914848240,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-basics-and-necess/9320983/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom Basics and Necessities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Girard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6318283_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551986038679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/girard"},{"teacherId":3496177,"projectId":9470794,"letterContent":"On behalf of my kindergarten class, I would like to thank you for your generous donation. We were absolutely thrilled to receive the boxes filled with so many wonderful classroom supplies. \r\n\r\nOne of the students' favorite additions has been our new \"Nuts About Math\" center. This hands-on activity has quickly become one of the most popular parts of our math time! The children get to screw washers onto bolts to help them count, create patterns, and explore number concepts in a fun and engaging way. It's such a wonderful way for them to build fine motor skills while deepening their understanding of math.\r\n\r\nWe have also been using many of the craft supplies to support our literacy lessons. Each week, as we introduce a new letter of the alphabet, the students complete an alphabet craft to go along with our \"Letter of the Week.\" These projects have quickly become a favorite Friday tradition! \r\n\r\nIt's donors like you who help make our classroom a warm, engaging place where students are excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1756914846903,"projectUrl":"project/learning-time/9470794/","projectTitle":"Learning Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3496177_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533676125292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-rodrick"},{"teacherId":3496177,"projectId":9288800,"letterContent":"On behalf of my kindergarten class, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation. We are truly thankful for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Your contribution has made such a wonderful difference in our classroom, and the children could not have been more excited when the boxes of supplies arrived.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the supplies, the students have already been putting them to good use. One of their favorite activities has been creating alphabet wands using the popsicle sticks you donated. It has been such a fun and engaging way for them to strengthen their early literacy skills while using their creativity and imagination.\r\n\r\nThe name plates have also been incredibly helpful. Each one includes the alphabet, numbers, color words, and shapes—everything a kindergartener needs to support early learning. Throughout the day, the students refer to their name plates as a guide for writing letters, forming numbers, and identifying colors and shapes.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of education and for supporting young learners at the very start of their academic journey.","fullyFundedDate":1756914847511,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies/9288800/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3496177_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533676125292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-rodrick"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81654","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":196,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"5.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.9,"schoolId":81654,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bradley Beach Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bradley Beach Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/bradley-beach-school-district/bradley-beach-elementary-school/81654"}