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Happy holidays.","fullyFundedDate":1763474303159,"projectUrl":"project/we-learn-from-visuals/9813706/","projectTitle":"We Learn From Visuals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"},{"teacherId":555765,"projectId":9433041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to contribute to my classroom project of \"Team Capitan Leader Material. The materials have recently been delivered and are already being put into use within the classroom. Having clip boards allows for \"team captions\" in group work, giving students accountability for the work that needs to be completed. \r\n\r\nStudents love to take on the role of team caption and I assure that every child gets an opportunity to do so throughout the time that we work on group projects. \\\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, I let students know that these materials were funded through donors like you and teach them the importance of paying it forward in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1758202925396,"projectUrl":"project/team-capitan-leader-material/9433041/","projectTitle":"Team Capitan Leader Material","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"},{"teacherId":555765,"projectId":9644129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to support the students in my classroom. These students are greatly appreciative of the snacks and drink you have provided us. In addition, having these extras in the room helps to eliminate students frequent trips to the water fountain. Seeing the smiles on the faces of students when a custodian walks in with a big black box is truly priceless. When these students know that there are donors like you who support them without even knowing them, they develop a sense of self worth. \r\n\r\nI also teach them the importance of paying it forward someday in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1757286467801,"projectUrl":"project/food-and-water-for-success/9644129/","projectTitle":"Food and Water for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"},{"teacherId":9455114,"projectId":9397415,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support in funding our project. Because of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, creative space where learning comes alive in the most exciting ways. \r\nThe students were thrilled to receive all the supplies, and their energy and enthusiasm have been truly inspiring. They can't wait to dive into hands-on projects that explore the rich traditions and cultures of countries around the world. \r\nThanks to you, we'll be decorating sugar skulls with the edible ink pens you helped provide-an engaging way for students to learn about Día de los Muertos and the cultural significance behind this colorful tradition. We'll also be making Mardi Gras masks and wearing the festive beads you donated, sparking conversations about the history and customs behind this lively celebration. \r\nYour generosity has made this school year not only educational but incredibly fun and memorable. You've given our students the opportunity to create, explore, and grow through meaningful cultural experiences- and for that, we are truly grateful.,","fullyFundedDate":1749604792427,"projectUrl":"project/exploratory-culture-class/9397415/","projectTitle":"Exploratory Culture Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piraino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9455114"},{"teacherId":555765,"projectId":9508253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to make our trip to Frost Valley a success. Every year we are working hard to make this trip a memorable experience for the students and this year is no exception. It is the little things, like the items in this order that make the trip so special for the students. \r\n\r\nThe students in the hallways and cafeteria are already talking about this event and we are looking forward to sharing with them the extras we have received from donors like you. Please stay tuned for the pictures which will be shared after the event.","fullyFundedDate":1755911498887,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-makes-the-dream-work/9508253/","projectTitle":"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"},{"teacherId":555765,"projectId":9293854,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for helping my sixth grade. Students start the school year off prepared and ready to go. It is very difficult as a teacher having over 100 different students throughout the course of the day and being able to provide a notebook and other supplies to each student. This is why I am very grateful for donors like you. In my classes, I have a discussion about strangers who are able to fund our classroom and encourage students to pay it forward when they are old enough and able to do so. Thank you for helping make this world a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1750773636072,"projectUrl":"project/prepared-6th-graders-needed/9293854/","projectTitle":"Prepared 6th Graders Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"},{"teacherId":555765,"projectId":9398263,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in making the seventh grade field trip to Frost Valley a success year after year. To see the kids with their matching frost Valley swag as they called it made this trip for such a memorable experience. You don't understand how much you mean to these children, knowing there are strangers out there able to help contribute to their memorable experiences. It is with high hopes that these students paid forward when they become able to do so in the real world. As a teacher, I am very appreciative and I am very fortunate to see firsthand the projects that donors like you support come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1750256195559,"projectUrl":"project/hydrated-team-players/9398263/","projectTitle":"Hydrated Team Players","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"},{"teacherId":7866196,"projectId":8719173,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations to our speech classroom. Your kindness has truly made a difference.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have brought so much excitement—my students can't wait to dive in and participate in each session. The joy on their faces as they explore and learn with these resources is a reminder of just how impactful your support is.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only enriched our classroom but has also given my students the tools and motivation they need to grow and succeed. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and for believing in the importance of their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1725578558127,"projectUrl":"project/making-remedial-speech-exciting/8719173/","projectTitle":"Making Remedial Speech Exciting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7866196_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695913231992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlin-cooley"},{"teacherId":555765,"projectId":9205102,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for helping to contribute to the snacks that were provided to our seventh grade students during their field trip to frost Valley located in upstate New York. The students enjoying their late night snack after a long day of hiking through the woods and partaking in other outdoor activities, which they will remember throughout their lifetime. It is because of donors like you that allow these kids to have the special treats that they need. You are support is truly appreciated and the seventh grade students at Bellport middle school are very much appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1742937028114,"projectUrl":"project/frost-valley-treat-night/9205102/","projectTitle":"Frost Valley Treat Night","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"},{"teacherId":555765,"projectId":9293896,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to contribute to our refillable water bottles for our seventh grade field trip to Frost Valley located in upstate New York. The water bottles were perfect for making sure that the 7th grade students stayed hydrated, and lightweight, which made it possible for them to carry on long hikes. We were able to put each students name on their water bottle so that it will be a souvenir that they will have from this trip. This was all possible because of your generosity and your support is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746698838416,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-needed/9293896/","projectTitle":"Hydration Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"},{"teacherId":555765,"projectId":9198892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everybody who helped contribute to the s'mores that were enjoyed on our seventh grade field trip to Frost Valley. The weather was beautiful and the students had a great time making their s'mores around the campfire while watching the amazing and breathtaking sunset. This was a well-deserved treat by students after a long day of hiking and partaking in other outdoor activities. It will be an experience they truly remember. This was all possible because of you and your generosity is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1742903457760,"projectUrl":"project/smore-fun-in-frost-valley/9198892/","projectTitle":"S'more Fun in Frost Valley","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"},{"teacherId":555765,"projectId":9009807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our classroom project of ugly sweater materials. These materials are also being used to help assist with making our poetry creative during our writing poetry unit. With your support, we we are able to create poems and bring them to life with the construction paper and other crafty material given to us by this Donors Choose project. \r\n\r\nI look forward to sharing the pictures with you as soon as our finished products are complete. The students are also looking forward to presenting their poetry in our poetry slam at the end of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1742352343140,"projectUrl":"project/ugly-sweaters-with-figurative-language/9009807/","projectTitle":"Ugly Sweaters with Figurative Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp555765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544576387084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenkleban"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22850","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":827,"numTeachers":87,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.5,"schoolId":22850,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bellport Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bellport Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/south-country-central-school-district/bellport-middle-school/22850"}