{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Briarwood Academy","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2998482,"projectId":9565440,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, my classroom has truly gone from chaos to calm. My students now have the tools they need to feel focused, organized, and confident every day. The privacy boards give them a quiet space to think during independent work and testing, the folders and pouches help them take pride in keeping their materials organized, and the pencils, erasers, and headphones support everything from writing assignments to technology-based lessons. These resources have created a learning environment where students feel supported and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nWhen I shared the news that our project was funded, my students cheered and smiled from ear to ear. They were so excited to see the new materials and couldn't wait to start using them. Watching them carefully set up their folders, use their privacy boards, and put on their headphones for lessons reminded me how meaningful it is for children to feel seen and valued. For many of my students, having their own supplies and workspace makes a powerful difference in how they show up to learn.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students are using these tools daily during literacy instruction, independent reading, writing, and small-group activities. Our classroom feels calmer, learning time is being protected, and students are taking more ownership of their work. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness is making a lasting impact, and I am deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759933997111,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-calm-an-organized-classro/9565440/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Calm: An Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2998482_orig.jpg?crop=229,229,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726181344013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-dalynch"},{"teacherId":6924512,"projectId":9746333,"letterContent":"I would like to take the time to personally thank you for fully funding our latest project, which provides our students with healthy snacks they can eat throughout the school day. By providing these snacks, you are helping our students focus and become more successful as students. In general, most people loss focus and attention when they are hungry. Elementary school students have a long day and hunger can become a deterrent from learning. The students were extremely excited when they saw their favorite snacks. SOme were even introduced to a few snacks they never tried, and LOVED them!\r\n\r\nIn addition, the snacks you donated serve as an additional incentive for students who are giving a high level of effort, made improvements over time and/or doing exceptionally well. Students look forward to participating in class, just a little more, when they are able to enjoy their favorite snack while working in my class. This goes a long way in leading them towards success!","fullyFundedDate":1759933997543,"projectUrl":"project/fill-their-bellies-and-their-minds/9746333/","projectTitle":"Fill Their Bellies AND their Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moats","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6924512_orig.jpg?crop=355,355,x362,y235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725375105324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6924512"},{"teacherId":10075701,"projectId":9456474,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and learning! When my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with smiles and curiosity. The pencil cases have already made a huge difference—students are now able to keep their crayons, highlighters, QR codes, math toolboxes, and manipulatives like pattern blocks, connecting cubes, ten frames, and counters organized and easy to access. This has helped our lessons run more smoothly and given students more independence during centers and small group work.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite additions has been the double-sided dry erase boards with lines. Students use them daily in small groups to practice writing skills, work through math problems, and share their thinking with peers. The dry erase markers with erasers make it easy for students to correct their work and stay engaged without interruption. The small group pocket chart has also been a game changer—it helps students quickly see which group they are in and where they need to go, allowing transitions to be faster and more student-led.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue using these materials to build confidence and responsibility during literacy and math centers. The stool has empowered students to take the lead by reaching the board and sharing their ideas, creating a more collaborative classroom environment. Because of you, my students have the tools they need to stay organized, engaged, and excited about learning every day. Thank you for giving us a little peek into your generosity and for being such an important part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1759933997354,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-teaching-kindergarte/9456474/","projectTitle":"First year teacher, teaching kindergarten at a Title 1 School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10075701_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x34,y267&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752180930011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10075701"},{"teacherId":10073080,"projectId":9451316,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for sending our school the new resources. The items we ordered are transforming education through a lot of enhanced engagement and personalized learning, with a real-time collaboration.\r\n\r\nThese tools and resources allow me to deliver tailored content depending on which class I have in my room. We use our board daily for sight word memorization. We also use our mobile chart to help the students write the sight words .\r\n\r\nIt makes learning for our students more fun, it also boosts the participation within the different classes and makes learning more active.\r\n\r\nThanks again for the donations!","fullyFundedDate":1758806630353,"projectUrl":"project/mobility-and-flexibility/9451316/","projectTitle":"Mobility and Flexibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073080_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751989167225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073080"},{"teacherId":9696046,"projectId":9637241,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your sincere generosity in donating to our speech therapy classroom. My speech therapy students are in grades pre-K through fifth grade and therefore the types of materials I need to help serve them varies drastically. Your donation allowed me to purchase many materials on Teachers Pay Teachers website to help target students' specific speech and language goals including articulation activities, receptive language activities, and express language activities.\r\n\r\nMy students have also enjoyed the light that you donated to our classroom. Many of the students I work with have sensory differences and sensitivities which make using all of the overhead school lights overwhelming or overstimulating. The lamp you provided for our classroom help create a peaceful, sensory-friendly environment for all students so that they can concentrate on their speech therapy. We truly appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1758220757000,"projectUrl":"project/school-speech-therapy-materials/9637241/","projectTitle":"School Speech Therapy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mabey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9696046_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724943012847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696046"},{"teacherId":9191996,"projectId":7728879,"letterContent":"We have been using the supplies to create stations, watercolor paintings, and have incorporated research to complete the project and enhance literacy. Briarwood Academy is a Title I school with nearly all students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Raising funds for school events and even school supplies is extremely difficult. Programs that receive funding first are Literacy-based or for tutoring and events. This leaves very little to no funding for the Arts. Your contribution essentially funds our Art Department, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1696470405485,"projectUrl":"project/art-class-essentials/7728879/","projectTitle":"Art Class Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9191996_orig.jpg?crop=606,606,x33,y309&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768581045597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9191996"},{"teacherId":230653,"projectId":9922907,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project, Comfort For The School Library. Oftentimes, students come to the Media Center mad or upset about something that happened at home or earlier that day at school. I talk with them and try to ease their fears or pain but sometimes you just need more than just a little hug. That is where these weighted plush animals come in to play. Students can carry these with them during Media Time and use it as they need to in order to provide themselves with emotional regulation. The young lady in the pictures was very sad that morning, and I knew she would need a plushie to love on. As you can see, it worked its magic.","fullyFundedDate":1764701483092,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-for-the-school-library/9922907/","projectTitle":"Comfort For The School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp230653_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460810784137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donna-smith"},{"teacherId":230653,"projectId":9799173,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project, Baggies and Snacks. These items might not seem like a major thing in a school library, but they really do make a difference. The snacks really help children stay focused while learning. When you are hungry, you cannot concentrate on the task at hand because all you do is think of your hunger. This makes it difficult to comprehend anything from stories being read to researching topics on the internet. The baggies help hold the snacks, but also for bundling snacks for a whole classroom. We also use them to hold many of our classroom materials.","fullyFundedDate":1760723111127,"projectUrl":"project/baggies-and-snacks/9799173/","projectTitle":"Baggies and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp230653_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460810784137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donna-smith"},{"teacherId":9094947,"projectId":9637933,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of the EXPO markers and \"squishees\" rewards for my students. Let me give you some information on how we use them in my classroom. I work in a Title 1 school which is 67% Hispanic. It is imperative we have daily, easily accessed feedback on their understanding of the lessons we teach. \r\n\r\nHaving the EXPO markers to use with the whiteboards shows us quickly and accurately how they are understanding and if they are able to participate correctly with the work we are studying. I use these mainly for mathematics purposes. Think how many trees we save as a bonus! When I say \"Get out your whiteboards and a marker\" the students see this as an engaging, fun activity to show what they know.\r\n\r\nWe are using the \"squishees\" as a reward for those students who are completing lessons on the application called IReady. It meets each student where they are in their learning and helps them move forward. As they are successful with the lessons the program advances in difficulty. Thank you for helping me reward them!","fullyFundedDate":1758221388738,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-engagement-and-ac/9637933/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Engagement and Accountability","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9094947"},{"teacherId":230653,"projectId":9731388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project, Current Needs In The School Library.\r\nThis project helped us receive so many things. Candy and snacks go a long way when used as an academic reward, as well as when a student needs a snack to stay focused. The metal bookends may seem very small, but they are so vital in keeping the books neat and orderly. They help students to be able to read the titles so much more easily. The baskets are just what we needed to keep paper in and for students to turn in work. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1758806396911,"projectUrl":"project/current-needs-for-the-school-library/9731388/","projectTitle":"Current Needs For The School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp230653_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460810784137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donna-smith"},{"teacherId":230653,"projectId":9871141,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project, Creating STEM Builders In The School Library. My students of all ages love the opportunity to create when they have free time in Media Class. The new building sets that we received are perfect for all levels of creators. The little tiny blocks pictured were used immediately by my older students. They love the intricacy of them and liked that they could create smaller builds. They are a hit for sure. The second set pictured is a little larger and a little different, and my younger students built airplanes and buildings. Their creativity was flowing!","fullyFundedDate":1763579162369,"projectUrl":"project/creating-stem-builders-in-the-school-lib/9871141/","projectTitle":"Creating STEM Builders in the School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp230653_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460810784137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donna-smith"},{"teacherId":10075701,"projectId":9637785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! When my students were introduced to the new materials, their excitement was immediate. The magnetic tiles quickly became a favorite—students love using them to build, create, and explore while strengthening problem-solving and collaboration skills. These hands-on materials have made learning more engaging and have encouraged creativity during center time.\r\n\r\nThe sight word cards have been a valuable tool during fluency practice. They allow students to show what they know while continuing to practice and build confidence in their reading skills. The headphones have also made a meaningful impact. Due to limited funds, some students were previously unable to bring headphones from home. Now, every student has access to headphones when using their iPads for i-Ready testing and for small group reading and math lessons, helping them stay focused and successful.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources daily during centers and independent practice. The mesh zipper pouches help keep materials organized and easily accessible, making transitions smoother and learning time more effective. Because of your kindness, my students are better equipped to practice, grow, and enjoy their learning experience. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759933997230,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials/9637785/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10075701_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x34,y267&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752180930011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10075701"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1576","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":630,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.1,"schoolId":1576,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Briarwood Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Briarwood Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-district/briarwood-elementary-school/1576"}