{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary McLeod Bethune School 45","outOfStateSupporters":20.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10414607,"projectId":10047254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for connecting my class with a DonorsChoose donor who generously provided every student with a pair of waterproof boots and warm mittens. Your support has made an incredible difference in our classroom, especially during the cold and often unpredictable winter months. Because of this thoughtful contribution, my students are now able to stay warm, dry, and comfortable while participating in outdoor learning activities and enjoying recess each day.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these items, many of my students faced challenges when it came to spending time outside in colder weather. Some did not have proper winter gear, which made it difficult for them to fully engage in activities or feel comfortable during outdoor play. Now, thanks to your generosity, those worries are gone. Each child has what they need to fully participate, explore, and simply enjoy being outside without discomfort or distraction.\r\n\r\nThis gift has had a meaningful impact not only on their physical comfort but also on their emotional well-being. Students feel more confident knowing they are prepared for the weather, and that sense of security allows them to focus on learning, building friendships, and having fun. Outdoor time is such an important part of a child's school day—it encourages creativity, supports physical health, and provides a valuable break from classroom routines. Your support has ensured that all of my students can benefit from these experiences equally.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, this donation has helped foster a stronger sense of inclusion in our classroom. No child feels left out or unable to participate due to a lack of resources. Instead, they are united in shared experiences—playing in the snow, exploring nature, and engaging in hands-on learning activities together. These moments are not only joyful but also essential for their development and growth.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the comfort, confidence, and opportunity this gift has brought to each and every student. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting difference in our classroom, and the impact will continue to be felt throughout the entire winter season and beyond. Thank you again for supporting my students and helping create a learning environment where everyone can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769136706104,"projectUrl":"project/snow-play-for-preschool/10047254/","projectTitle":"Snow Play for Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nies","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414607"},{"teacherId":10417544,"projectId":10056369,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our donors in supporting our ASD Pre-K classroom with diapers, blankets, clothing, and daily snack items. These essential resources have had an immediate impact on our students' comfort, readiness to learn, and overall sense of security throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nStudents use these items daily as part of their individualized routines. Diapers and clothing help ensure students remain clean and comfortable so they can stay engaged in learning. Blankets and sensory supports are used during rest time and regulation breaks, helping students feel safe and supported. Daily snacks are also an important part of our routine, supporting nutrition while also providing opportunities for communication, independence, and social interaction.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, students responded with excitement and curiosity as items were integrated into familiar routines. For many learners, especially those with sensory and regulation needs, these supports have helped create a calmer, more predictable environment, leading to smoother transitions and increased engagement in learning activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has strengthened our ability to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment where our students can thrive. We are truly thankful for your support in helping our learners grow with dignity, comfort, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1769383929828,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-care-for-curious-kids/10056369/","projectTitle":"Cozy Care for Curious Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Staszak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417544"},{"teacherId":6063251,"projectId":10055796,"letterContent":"Because of your contributions to our classroom students were able to borrow clothes when the temps dropped outside and in. They were able to have a healthy snack when they couldn't bring on to school and we finally had the ability to play in the snow!\r\n\r\nThe word work games have been an amazing independent activity that we've added to our skills group time!\r\n\r\nWe opened our gifts together and with a community group who volunteers their time in our school. We all were so excited to open and organize all of the new things. Students have also been utilizing the blankets during reading and independent work times. Creating privacy tents of just making themselves comfortable.","fullyFundedDate":1769598211367,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-essentials-for-warmth-and-co/10055796/","projectTitle":"First Grade Essentials for Warmth and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063251_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x202,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717591162270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6063251"},{"teacherId":10306136,"projectId":10056907,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to Thank You for all the things we were able to get through donors choose. My students had snack and drinks daily and that was huge for a lot of them. So many of them came to school hungry and the school food often isn't the best. Also, we appreciate the warm gloves as it was extremely cold this winter and many do not have gloves. \r\n The impact of donors choose is truly amazing for the urban districts. I will definitely do this again next year if it is offered. Thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1769453834518,"projectUrl":"project/keep-healthy/10056907/","projectTitle":"Keep Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10306136_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764016581808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306136"},{"teacherId":10414589,"projectId":10047205,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us provide snow gear for our Pre-K students. Because of your generosity, we've been able to spend more time outside this winter, making outdoor play a consistent and meaningful part of our day. During our last snow storm, students worked together to build simple snow structures and even volunteered to shovel pathways, talking through their ideas and experimenting with how snow packs and holds shape. These moments have supported both their social development and early problem-solving skills in a very natural, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited when the gear arrived and eager to try everything on. Having what they need to stay warm and comfortable has helped everyone participate more fully in outdoor time. It's made transitions smoother and allowed us to focus more on play, exploration, and learning rather than the cold.\r\n\r\nNext, we're planning to continue using our outdoor time to support learning by observing seasonal changes and incorporating simple science conversations into play. We'll also keep building on cooperative activities outside, giving students more opportunities to work together and communicate their ideas. Thank you again for helping make this possible for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1769136605909,"projectUrl":"project/snow-play-for-prek/10047205/","projectTitle":"Snow Play for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shockley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414589"},{"teacherId":10410143,"projectId":10036191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support.Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, you have helped over 150 plus students receive access to hygiene products and food. These resources have helped my students heal, focus, and fully engage in their learning. Many of my students face challenges that can make it difficult to feel safe and ready to learn each day. With your help, we are creating an environment that supports their emotional well-being and gives them the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThese materials are more than just supplies—they are opportunities. Opportunities for students to calm their minds, build confidence, and stay focused on their goals. Your generosity is helping them grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you for believing in them and investing in their future. Your support truly matters, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768747175097,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-heal-focus-and-learn/10036191/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Heal, Focus and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410143"},{"teacherId":7269106,"projectId":10043750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in providing funds for daily snacks for our kindergarten class. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our students' lives each and every day.\r\nBecause of you, our students have consistent access to nutritious snacks, which helps them stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn. When children are not distracted by hunger, they are able to work a little harder, participate more fully, and build confidence in their abilities.\r\nBeyond academics, your generosity also brings a sense of comfort and security to the classroom. Knowing that food is available creates a safe and caring environment where students feel supported and valued. This sense of stability is essential for their emotional well-being and growth.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your compassion and commitment to our students. Your contribution is helping to nourish both their bodies and their minds","fullyFundedDate":1768947011046,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger/10043750/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care and Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buck-Tomaselli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7269106_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706310817298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7269106"},{"teacherId":3567114,"projectId":9475717,"letterContent":"The students and I are so appreciative of your generous donations. As the boxes arrived in our classroom, curiosity was piqued. They loved opening the boxes and seeing all the new materials. \r\nStudents love, love, love the fidgets! They are always asking to get them and use them. The puzzles have been another hit during indoor recess. It's provided them a challenge and something fun to do during the cold winter months when we can't go out to the playground. We can't wait for our Social Emotional Day to do the diamond art and bracelet making.\r\nThank you for being you and creating a sense of joy and wonder for students!","fullyFundedDate":1766105843280,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-puzzles-and-play-building-bra/9475717/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Puzzles, and Play: Building Brains Through Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spagnola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3567114_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460113803083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3567114"},{"teacherId":9747093,"projectId":10040919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your donation allowed me to order new chapter books for my students. In fourth grade, we transition from picture books to chapter books. My students cheered when we opened the boxes full of chapter books. These new books have helped my students become voracious readers. They are so excited for our reading marathons and daily reading lessons. When it's time to clean up from independent reading, there are groans all across the classroom. My students have gotten so excited about reading. They are reading more and looking for the next books in a series. Thank you so much for helping bring these books into my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768791682875,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-and-language/10040919/","projectTitle":"Literacy and Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plyem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747093_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731971176359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747093"},{"teacherId":9747093,"projectId":10040605,"letterContent":"I want to share a heartfelt thank you for your support of our warmth, care, hunger project. Your generous support helped me get supplies to support my students. I purchased hats, gloves, socks, blankets, hygiene supplies, and a variety of snacks. \r\n\r\nHaving hats, gloves, and socks has helped keep my students warm and safe in our harsh winter. Many of my student's parents aren't able to replace worn or missing cold weather gear. Having hats, gloves, and socks was a huge help for them. It also allowed us to have extra gloves for our students when they forgot them. The blankets helped them feel safe and cozy at home, even when they moved between houses.\r\n\r\nHaving snacks has helped provide nutrition for my students. We've also been able to send snacks home with students when they are short on food at home. \r\n\r\nHaving hygiene items has allowed me to teach my students how to better take care of their bodies. My students have learned how to appropriately use deodorant; this is especially necessary as they are moving into puberty. They have also learned how to properly brush their teeth and to recognize when they need to brush.","fullyFundedDate":1768771923173,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger/10040605/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plyem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747093_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731971176359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747093"},{"teacherId":10413351,"projectId":10043810,"letterContent":"The gift you gave my classroom has been tremendously useful! We received boots and mittens with your generous donation and our class has been able to enjoy our outside time without the worry of getting cold and wet. The weather in our area is beginning to turn but we have been able to utilize our boots and mittens a few times in the snow. Several times, children came to me and said \"Look at my boots Mrs. Feeney!\" \r\n\r\nWhen the huge boxes arrived, my students were so excited! \"what's that Mrs. Feeney?!?!\" I told them that some very nice people gave us boots and mittens so we could go play outside! they all said \"YAY!\" Once they saw the boots and mittens , they immediately wanted to try them on! \r\n\r\nWith spring arriving shortly our class is looking forward to projects including planting seeds and watching plants grow. We are also planning on getting caterpillars and watching the process from caterpillar to butterfly and then releasing them into our school yard!","fullyFundedDate":1768951049023,"projectUrl":"project/snow-play-for-pre-k/10043810/","projectTitle":"Snow Play for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413351"},{"teacherId":10071669,"projectId":10046543,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project. Your support has provided my students with essential items—sweatshirts, snacks, wipes, and tissues—that have made an immediate and heartwarming difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese materials have become a cornerstone of our daily \"Ready to Learn\" routine.\r\n\r\nJust this morning, one of my students arrived without a coat on a particularly chilly day. Being able to hand them a brand-new, warm sweatshirt changed their entire outlook. Instead of shivering and struggling to focus, they felt cozy and cared for, allowing them to jump right into our morning reading block with a smile.\r\n\r\nThe snacks provide much-needed fuel during our long afternoon sessions, helping students maintain their concentration and energy. Meanwhile, the wipes and tissues have helped us maintain a healthy, clean environment, which is vital for keeping everyone in class and learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived and I shared that people they had never even met wanted to make sure they were warm and fed, the room was filled with \"Oohs\" and \"Aahs!\". One student beamed and said, \"It's like a giant hug in a box!\" Seeing their faces light up as they realized these items were just for them was a powerful reminder of how much your kindness matters.\r\n\r\nWith their basic needs for warmth and nourishment met, my students are now fully focused on our current interdisciplinary science and writing project.\r\nYour contribution did more than just provide supplies; it erased barriers to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769129850181,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-resources/10046543/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care and Hunger Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10071669"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_23491","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":415,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":79.8,"schoolId":23491,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary McLeod Bethune School 45 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary McLeod Bethune School 45","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/rochester-city-school-district/mary-mcleod-bethune-school-45-ne/23491"}