{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Berwick Alternative Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7964538,"projectId":10519528,"letterContent":"Our Apple STEM Day was a fun and engaging hands-on learning experience that brought creativity, science, and exploration together! Students celebrated apples through a variety of exciting activities, including apple-themed arts and crafts, decorating, sensory exploration, apple scents, stickers, and creative projects.\r\n\r\nStudents also became scientists as they explored the different parts of an apple and learned about the apple life cycle. They examined the skin, flesh, core, seeds, and stem while learning how an apple grows from a seed into a fruit-bearing tree. Through hands-on exploration, students were able to make observations, ask questions, use their senses, and build a better understanding of how plants grow.\r\n\r\nApple STEM Day also provided opportunities for students to be creative, strengthen fine-motor skills, practice making observations, and learn through their senses. The variety of activities allowed students with different interests and learning styles to participate, explore, and enjoy the learning experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to our generous DonorsChoose supporters, our Apple STEM Day transformed learning into an exciting and memorable experience. Students were able to explore science through hands-on activities while having fun, being creative, and making meaningful connections to the world around them. The day created lasting memories and helped students discover that learning can be fun, hands-on, creative, and deliciously exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1787198225556,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-apple-day/10519528/","projectTitle":"First Grade Apple Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7964538_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741006298489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7964538"},{"teacherId":7964538,"projectId":10519565,"letterContent":"Our Pumpkin STEM Day was an exciting, hands-on learning experience where creativity, science, and exploration came together! Students explored the world of pumpkins through pumpkin carving and decorating, pumpkin scents, stickers, and tons of engaging arts and crafts.\r\n\r\nStudents also became scientists as they learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin and explored what was inside one. They observed the seeds, pulp, stem, and other parts of the pumpkin while learning how a tiny seed grows into a pumpkin. These hands-on activities encouraged students to ask questions, make observations, use their senses, and develop a deeper understanding of plant life cycles.\r\n\r\nThe project also gave students opportunities to express themselves creatively, strengthen their fine-motor skills, work together, and build confidence through hands-on discovery. Students were able to touch, create, investigate, and experience science in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nOur Pumpkin STEM Day turned the classroom into a place of wonder, creativity, and discovery. Thanks to our generous donors, students were able to experience science in an engaging and memorable way while creating lasting memories. The project brought learning to life and showed students that science can be fun, creative, hands-on, and exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1787198225897,"projectUrl":"project/pumpkin-stem-day/10519565/","projectTitle":"Pumpkin STEM Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7964538_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741006298489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7964538"},{"teacherId":7964538,"projectId":10241855,"letterContent":"The \"Berry Cozy Corner\" DonorsChoose project has made a wonderful impact on our classroom by creating a warm, inviting space where our scholars can feel comfortable and supported. The cozy pillows and soft stuffies give students a welcoming place to take a break, read, reflect, or simply recharge when they need a moment of calm during the school day.\r\n\r\nThe decorations have also transformed the classroom atmosphere into a fun and cheerful environment that our scholars are excited to be part of. The colorful, cozy touches make our classroom feel more personal and inviting while helping students feel a sense of belonging. Having a dedicated cozy corner gives scholars a positive space where they can relax, regulate their emotions, and return to learning feeling refreshed.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for helping make the \"Berry Cozy Corner\" possible. Your support has provided more than pillows, stuffies, and decorations—it has created a safe, calming, and joyful space where our scholars can feel seen, cared for, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where comfort, connection, and learning can grow together!","fullyFundedDate":1787189677402,"projectUrl":"project/berry-cozy-corner/10241855/","projectTitle":"Berry Cozy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7964538_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741006298489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7964538"},{"teacherId":9270914,"projectId":10361694,"letterContent":"### Our Listening Center Is Here!\r\n\r\nI am so excited to share that our first-grade classroom project has officially been funded! I am incredibly grateful to every donor who helped make this opportunity possible for my students. Your generosity is providing my students with a new way to experience books, build literacy skills, and grow as confident, independent learners.\r\n\r\nMy first graders come to school each day with endless curiosity, unique personalities, and a genuine excitement for learning. They love listening to stories, asking questions, making connections, and discovering new ideas. One of my favorite parts of teaching first grade is watching students begin to realize that they are readers. There is something incredibly special about seeing a child become proud of themselves when they read a new word, finish a book, understand a story, or simply say, \"I can read it!\"\r\n\r\nThanks to our generous donors, Tony Boxes will create an engaging and independent listening center in our classroom. Students will be able to listen to books while following along with the printed text, giving them the opportunity to experience stories in a meaningful and interactive way. This resource will become an important part of our classroom literacy routine and will give students another way to practice and enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nThe listening center will support many important early literacy skills. As students listen to fluent reading, they will hear how words are pronounced, how sentences should sound, and how readers use expression and appropriate pacing. Hearing fluent reading modeled will be especially helpful for students who need additional support as they develop their own reading skills. At the same time, students who are already confident readers will be able to explore new books, expand their vocabulary, and challenge themselves with a wider variety of texts.\r\n\r\nThe Tony Boxes will also help students strengthen their listening comprehension. Rather than simply hearing a story, students will be encouraged to follow along with the words and illustrations, make predictions, identify important details, think about characters and events, and make connections to their own experiences. These skills are essential building blocks for becoming strong readers and successful students.\r\n\r\nAnother exciting benefit is the independence this project will provide. First graders are learning so much more than academic content—they are also learning how to manage materials, make choices, stay focused, and take responsibility for their own learning. The listening center will give students the opportunity to work independently and productively while I work with classmates during small-group reading instruction. This allows me to provide more targeted support while the rest of the class continues learning in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources will help make reading feel exciting and accessible for every student. My goal is not only to teach children how to read, but to help them discover that books can take them anywhere. I want my students to feel successful when they pick up a book, hear a story, follow along with the words, and realize that they are capable readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of the generosity of our donors, my students now have another tool to help them build vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, listening skills, confidence, and independence. You have invested in more than classroom materials—you have invested in children's opportunities to learn, grow, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting our classroom. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in the way my first graders experience reading this year. I cannot wait to watch them explore new stories, strengthen their skills, become more independent, and proudly say, \"I am a reader!\" 📚❤️","fullyFundedDate":1783460759202,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-to-reading-part-2/10361694/","projectTitle":"Tune In to Reading (part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9270914_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694978130143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9270914"},{"teacherId":9270914,"projectId":10361678,"letterContent":"Our Listening Center Is Here!\r\n\r\nI am so excited to share that our first-grade classroom project has officially been funded! I am incredibly grateful to every donor who helped make this opportunity possible for my students. Your generosity is providing my students with a new way to experience books, build literacy skills, and grow as confident, independent learners.\r\n\r\nMy first graders come to school each day with endless curiosity, unique personalities, and a genuine excitement for learning. They love listening to stories, asking questions, making connections, and discovering new ideas. One of my favorite parts of teaching first grade is watching students begin to realize that they are readers. There is something incredibly special about seeing a child take pride in themselves when they read a new word, finish a book, understand a story, or simply say, \"I can read it!\"\r\n\r\nThanks to our generous donors, Tony Boxes will create an engaging and independent listening center in our classroom. Students will be able to listen to books while following along with the printed text, giving them the opportunity to experience stories in a meaningful and interactive way. This resource will become an important part of our classroom literacy routine and will give students another way to practice and enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nThe listening center will support many important early literacy skills. As students listen to fluent reading, they will hear how words are pronounced, how sentences should sound, and how readers use expression and appropriate pacing. Hearing fluent reading modeled will be especially helpful for students who need additional support as they develop their own reading skills. At the same time, students who are already confident readers will be able to explore new books, expand their vocabulary, and challenge themselves with a wider variety of texts.\r\n\r\nThe Tony Boxes will also help students strengthen their listening comprehension. Rather than simply hearing a story, students will be encouraged to follow along with the words and illustrations, make predictions, identify important details, think about characters and events, and make connections to their own experiences. These skills are essential building blocks for becoming strong readers and successful students.\r\n\r\nAnother exciting benefit is the independence this project will provide. First graders are learning so much more than academic content—they are also learning how to manage materials, make choices, stay focused, and take responsibility for their own learning. The listening center will give students the opportunity to work independently and productively while I work with classmates during small-group reading instruction. This allows me to provide more targeted support while the rest of the class continues learning in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources will help make reading feel exciting and accessible for every student. My goal is not only to teach children how to read, but to help them discover that books can take them anywhere. I want my students to feel successful when they pick up a book, hear a story, follow along with the words, and realize that they are capable readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of the generosity of our donors, my students now have another tool to help them build vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, listening skills, confidence, and independence. You have invested in more than classroom materials—you have invested in children's opportunities to learn, grow, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting our classroom. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in the way my first graders experience reading this year. I cannot wait to watch them explore new stories, strengthen their skills, become more independent, and proudly say, \"I am a reader!\" 📚❤️","fullyFundedDate":1783460713093,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-to-reading-part-1/10361678/","projectTitle":"Tune In to Reading (part 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9270914_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694978130143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9270914"},{"teacherId":7964538,"projectId":10241828,"letterContent":"The TPT gift card has had a meaningful impact on our first-grade classroom by helping us create a more welcoming, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. The gift card allowed us to purchase classroom theme decorations, colorful educational posters, and other materials that transformed our space into an inviting place where scholars feel excited and ready to learn. These visual resources also help reinforce important concepts and provide helpful learning supports throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBeyond classroom décor, the TPT gift card has provided access to engaging activities, crafts, worksheets, and hands-on learning resources designed specifically for young learners. These materials give our first graders opportunities to practice skills in fun and interactive ways while supporting different learning styles and needs. Having access to a wider variety of resources allows us to make learning more creative, meaningful, and enjoyable while keeping our scholars actively engaged in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1778521875849,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-gift-card/10241828/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7964538_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741006298489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7964538"},{"teacherId":7964538,"projectId":10247204,"letterContent":"Our Hydrogarden has transformed our classroom into a hands-on learning environment where scholars can experience the life cycle of plants up close. Instead of only reading about how seeds germinate, plants grow, and produce new life, scholars are able to observe each stage in real time. They can see roots developing, monitor plant growth, and understand how water, light, nutrients, and care all work together to support healthy plants.\r\n\r\nThis experience gives scholars an authentic opportunity to engage in real-world science. They are able to ask questions, make observations, collect data, and see the results of their choices firsthand. The Hydrogarden helps make science meaningful and accessible by connecting classroom learning to something they can touch, observe, and care for every day. Most importantly, scholars are developing curiosity, responsibility, and problem-solving skills while seeing the science they learn about in action.","fullyFundedDate":1778752771138,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-action-indoor-gardening/10247204/","projectTitle":"STEM in Action: Indoor Gardening","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7964538_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741006298489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7964538"},{"teacherId":8934167,"projectId":9585273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the beautiful carpet. It really made my kiddos smile with excitement as they wanted to start every day on the carpet as I had to set up on the carpet, it was so important to them to be together in a nice cozy place to start each day together and happy. We played, talked, read, sang and even danced but most importantly we learned and grew into better friends and scholars on the carpet each day. You made a difference in their lives as they knew someone cared. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763615424946,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-our-happy-place/9585273/","projectTitle":"Welcome to our Happy Place!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8934167_orig.png?crop=224,224,x38,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755096038895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8934167"},{"teacherId":9603387,"projectId":10034786,"letterContent":"The end of kindergarten is such a special moment. It marks the completion of their very first school year and celebrates all of the hard work, determination, and accomplishments they achieved along the way. Thanks to your donation, the gifts helped make such an important milestone even more meaningful for my students and their families. We were able to honor and celebrate each child at their kindergarten promotion. Seeing the smiles on their faces as they received their gifts was truly priceless. They felt proud, celebrated, and recognized for all they had accomplished this year. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1774106987446,"projectUrl":"project/a-special-gift-for-our-kindergarten-scho/10034786/","projectTitle":"A Special Gift for Our Kindergarten Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9603387_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781821780275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9603387"},{"teacherId":2255237,"projectId":10189851,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our \"Fun Fridays!\" project has brought so much excitement, joy, and hands-on learning into our classroom! The new donut makers, slushie supplies, and cotton candy supplies have helped create memorable experiences that motivate students and build a positive classroom community. My students look forward to Fun Fridays each week, and these special treats have become a fun way to celebrate hard work, positive behavior, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThis project has done more than just provide fun snacks — it has helped strengthen relationships, encourage teamwork, and create lasting memories for my students. Many of our students thrive on positive reinforcement, and these engaging activities have increased classroom participation, boosted morale, and encouraged students to stay focused throughout the week. Watching their excitement and smiles during our Fun Friday celebrations has been truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful for my students. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated and have made a lasting impact on our classroom environment!","fullyFundedDate":1778107073055,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fridays/10189851/","projectTitle":"Fun Fridays!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2255237_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449012277267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moore126"},{"teacherId":2255237,"projectId":10017992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Storage Time\" project! Your generosity has helped transform my classroom into a more organized, functional, and student-friendly learning environment. The storage bins have made a tremendous difference in how we manage student materials, lessons, and daily classroom activities.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these storage resources, keeping lesson materials organized and easily accessible was often a challenge. Now, students can quickly locate the supplies and learning materials they need, which allows us to maximize instructional time and minimize distractions. The bins have helped create designated spaces for small group lessons, independent work activities, manipulatives, and classroom resources, making transitions smoother and helping students become more independent and responsible.\r\n\r\nThe organization these storage bins provide has also helped create a calmer and more structured classroom atmosphere. Students are excited to use the organized materials, and they take pride in helping keep our classroom neat and orderly. Having an organized learning space allows me to better prepare engaging lessons and focus more on teaching and supporting my students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where students can learn, grow, and succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1777992096152,"projectUrl":"project/storage-time/10017992/","projectTitle":"Storage Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2255237_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449012277267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moore126"},{"teacherId":2255237,"projectId":10168795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Engaged Lessons!\" project through the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. Your generosity has already made a huge impact in my classroom by giving me access to high-quality, interactive lessons and activities that truly meet the needs of my students. These resources allow me to bring learning to life in exciting and meaningful ways while helping students stay engaged and motivated throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for my students is the variety of hands-on and technology-based activities I am now able to provide. Through these resources, students can practice important reading and math skills using interactive games, digital activities, task cards, and differentiated lessons designed specifically for their learning levels. Technology in the classroom helps students become active participants in learning instead of simply listening to instruction. It gives them opportunities to collaborate, think critically, and build confidence while learning at their own pace.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who sometimes struggle to stay focused during traditional lessons have especially benefited from these engaging activities. I have seen students become more excited to participate, more willing to take academic risks, and more confident in their abilities. The resources purchased through Teachers Pay Teachers have helped me create lessons that are fun, meaningful, and accessible for all learners. 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