{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bridgewater Raritan High School","outOfStateSupporters":19.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5304060,"projectId":9184822,"letterContent":"Dear Sonic and Donors Choose,\r\nI am so grateful for your generous donation of supplies to my classroom. Your kindness has truly brightened our days! The pencils and markers you provided are used every single day by my students—they help bring their ideas to life and keep them engaged in the learning process. The glue sticks and paper have also been essential for our hands-on activities and creative projects, allowing students to explore and express themselves fully.\r\nThe laminating sheets have been especially invaluable in my world language classroom. They allow me to preserve colorful copies of our chat mats, which we use regularly to practice speaking and vocabulary. This helps keep our materials durable and ready for many lessons to come.\r\nTeaching is my passion, and your gift has made such a positive difference this year. It has helped me provide the tools my students need to succeed, making my work even more rewarding. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom and believing in our students' potential.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1745847043428,"projectUrl":"project/thank-you-for-thinking-of-me/9184822/","projectTitle":"Thank You for Thinking of Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Rousos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5304060_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747109030229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rousos"},{"teacherId":9728525,"projectId":9264774,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Your support made a meaningful impact not just on our daily routine, but on the overall learning environment in ways I hadn't anticipated.\r\n\r\nAs you may know, many of my students face challenges that extend far beyond the classroom. Something as simple as a healthy snack during the day can make a significant difference in their ability to focus, participate, and stay energized. Since receiving your donation, I've integrated the snacks into our daily classroom routine. Each afternoon, students are given a short break where they can refuel with a snack, and it's been incredible to see how much more engaged and alert they are once they eat something. It has truly helped maintain a positive atmosphere and improved attention spans.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful uses of your donation came during a recent classroom project. We were working on a group-based presentation unit, and I used the snack break as a built-in time for collaboration. I noticed that students became more relaxed and communicative when they had something to eat. This helped foster teamwork, and I saw quieter students open up and participate more during our prep time. Some students who are more on the shy side have even come to my classroom during lunch to ask me if they could please have a snack because they forgot to bring money for lunch and/or didn't bring anything with them. \r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen their faces when they first saw the boxes of snacks arrive! For many students, it was an unexpected treat, and their eyes lit up as they looked through the variety of options. Even though my students are high schoolers, they are still kids and they want to succeed. It was a moment of surprise and joy—one student exclaimed, \"Wow, thank you so much\" It's rare to see such pure excitement over something so simple, and it reminded me how impactful kindness and generosity can be.\r\n\r\nI also plan to set up a \"snack and study\" corner for final assessment preparation, where students can review materials in a relaxed, welcoming environment while enjoying a snack. \r\n\r\nYour contribution has done more than provide food—it has shown my students that people in the wider community believe in them and care about their success. That sense of support and encouragement is immeasurable.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in the power of education. Your gift has made a tangible difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful","fullyFundedDate":1746555355833,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-snacks-for-kids/9264774/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Snacks for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kostis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728525"},{"teacherId":8932175,"projectId":9120857,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributions to my project. The impact that our new speaker has had on our class as been amazing! My students with special needs love the fact that we have access to music during class. They are always coming to me with requests of songs that they would like to hear during our activities. The speaker also affords us the ability to have a dance session each week which helps in preparing them for the special unified prom that we have at the end of each year. \r\n\r\nWe have some students that have really gravitated to speaker and the music that is played. Some students have come accustomed to hearing songs that are \"their song\", an example is some of our students enjoy superhero's and when a particular superhero them song is played they become so excited which encourages them to move and exercise. \r\n\r\nThis is speaker is a special tool that I look forward to using for years to come, thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1740538435476,"projectUrl":"project/pe-dance-party/9120857/","projectTitle":"P.E. Dance Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8932175_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739983637608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8932175"},{"teacherId":9728525,"projectId":9015937,"letterContent":"The snacks have been such a wonderful addition to our classroom! They've been especially helpful during our after-school study sessions and when we have long class periods. One specific moment that stands out is when we had a reading comprehension activity, and I handed out the snacks as a little treat. It was amazing to see how the simple gesture of having a snack helped students stay engaged and focused, especially when they were working through challenging material. The snacks also serve as a great way to build community and give students a sense of care and support.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they saw the snacks! It was a pleasant surprise, and they immediately appreciated the thoughtfulness of the donation. Many of our English learners often have busy schedules or come from situations where access to snacks during the day can be limited, so this made a big difference in their overall experience. They felt more energized and ready to participate in class activities.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\n\r\nIn the next few weeks, we are continuing our work on improving language skills through group discussions and interactive reading exercises. Having snacks available will help keep everyone comfortable and ready to participate fully, especially when we have long sessions. I plan to continue offering snacks during these sessions, as it helps create a more relaxed and supportive environment for all students to engage with the lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1736418997512,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-new-year/9015937/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the New year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kostis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728525"},{"teacherId":9728525,"projectId":8737081,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donation, we've been able to enrich our classroom experience in so many ways! One specific project that stands out is a gallery walk activity where students are used the markers and posters to create projects that they presented to their classmates. . The resources have made a big difference in how they can visualize and engage with complex concepts. It's exciting to see them actively participating and creatively demonstrating their understanding of the content.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nThe reaction was one of pure excitement! They were thrilled to see the new resources, especially the variety of colorful markers. There was an immediate buzz of energy in the room, as students eagerly dove into the materials, excited about the hands-on opportunities they now had. They felt empowered knowing they had everything they needed to demonstrate comprehension of the content and using the supplies to showcase their creativity.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\n\r\nAs we move forward with our curriculum the next steps involve students working in small groups to create performance based projects. The ultimate goal is for them to present their findings in a collaborative project, where they'll not only demonstrate their understanding of the concepts but also practice presenting their work in small groups as they collaborate with each other and then in front of the class. Collaboration and communication in my classes is definitely enhanced by these supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1734538888018,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-classroom/8737081/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kostis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728525"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82157","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2705,"numTeachers":231,"percentFrplEligible":14,"percentAsian":30,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"8 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.6,"schoolId":82157,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bridgewater Raritan High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bridgewater Raritan High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/bridgewater-raritan-regional-school-district/bridgewater-raritan-high-school/82157"}