{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bellaire High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1840747,"projectId":9761141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Freedom From Period Poverty project. Because of your kindness, our school is now able to provide free feminine hygiene products to our female students — ensuring that no one has to miss class or feel uncomfortable during the school day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a more equitable and supportive learning environment, where students can focus on what truly matters: their education. You've not only provided essential supplies, but also sent a powerful message about dignity, inclusion, and the importance of standing up for equal access to education.\r\n\r\nThe members of the Italian National Honor Society and I are deeply grateful that you chose to invest in public education and in our students' well-being. Thanks to you, we are taking real steps toward ending period poverty in our community and empowering our students to succeed with confidence every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761580134919,"projectUrl":"project/freedom-from-period-poverty/9761141/","projectTitle":"Freedom From Period Poverty","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borsa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1840747_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663681217639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-borsa"},{"teacherId":1840747,"projectId":9528689,"letterContent":"Receiving your donation even before the project was even officially posted on the website, I knew it was the generous gift of someone I knew. But when I realized it came from you, Alfonso, it really made my day! The fact that a former student, years after leaving high school, still has in his heart the place where he studied and spent 4 of his teenage years, is such a special thing! In times when teachers doubt about the importance of their job, you gave me the reason to get up and go to work! I told the students the headsets came from a former student and I believe it made them realize that this time of their life is an important stage they will look back to with affection, forgetting about the homework, the workload, and all the difficulties of growing up.\r\nThanks to you, there will be plenty of seamless listening and speaking activities for them to boost their competence.\r\nIn my eyes, you will always be one of my best students!","fullyFundedDate":1754359665303,"projectUrl":"project/let-me-do-the-talkin/9528689/","projectTitle":"Let Me Do the Talkin'","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borsa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1840747_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663681217639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-borsa"},{"teacherId":3188200,"projectId":8531433,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation of school supplies to my classroom. Your support means more than words can express—not only to me as an educator, but also to the dozens of young learners whose days you're helping to brighten.\r\n\r\nWith your donations—everything from pencils and crayons to notebooks, folders, and art materials—my students now have the tools they need to dive into their studies and unleash their creativity. These supplies make learning more engaging, hands‑on, and accessible for every child. As one teacher shared, \"The tools that you have funded will enable students to engage in problem solving deeply connected to their communities and their lives\" \r\n\r\nBut the impact of your generosity goes beyond materials. You've sent a message to my students: that people believe in them, care about their future, and are invested in their success. That kind of encouragement matters as much as any pencil or glue stick—it builds confidence, pride, and motivation.\r\n\r\nWe'll be thinking of you this school year, and I look forward to sharing photos and stories of my students in action—writing stories, exploring science, creating artwork, and working together with the supplies you provided.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the hearts and minds of these young learners. Your kindness is shaping their learning journeys in ways that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1723316872811,"projectUrl":"project/basic-to-the-basics-for-2024-2025/8531433/","projectTitle":"Basic to the Basics for 2024-2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burnside","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3188200_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681534469052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/burnsidemath"},{"teacherId":1840747,"projectId":9158685,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! In this case, thank you, Sam! When I told the students that the snacks this time were offered by a former student, they really felt the love!\r\nThe fact that you invested in them, that someone was actually thinking about ways to make them feel comfortable during their school day, really made a difference.\r\nAs you may remember from your teenage years, snacks can go a long way in motivating students to study and focus in class.\r\nSome of them had a big smile entering my class, remembering that they had a snack waiting for them to start our class!\r\nI am particularly proud of you for thinking about my class, after all these years, and I hope that learning Italian somehow helped you in your life.\r\nYou know where we are. Come visit some time!","fullyFundedDate":1742823962120,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-the-semester-away/9158685/","projectTitle":"Snacking The Semester Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borsa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1840747_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663681217639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-borsa"},{"teacherId":3188200,"projectId":6109204,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Bellaire HS, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of materials to our classroom. Your contribution is truly transformative and helps us create an enriching learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we have been able to purchase supplies for our lessons. These resources inspire creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning, which will leave a lasting impression on our students.\r\n\r\nOur students are thrilled and grateful to have whiteboard markers and materials for their interactive notebooks to make lessons more hands-on and engaging. Your kindness reinforces the value of community and the importance of investing in education.","fullyFundedDate":1642371353937,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-moments/6109204/","projectTitle":"Making Math Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burnside","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3188200_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681534469052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/burnsidemath"},{"teacherId":3188200,"projectId":1734069,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Calculus students at Bellaire HS, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Your contribution is truly transformative and helps us create an enriching learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we have been able to use interactive notebooks and vertical whiteboards to keep learning engaging and hands-on. These resources inspire creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning, which will leave a lasting impression on our students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reinforces the value of community and the importance of investing in education.","fullyFundedDate":1445387864596,"projectUrl":"project/we-put-the-cool-in-calcoolus/1734069/","projectTitle":"We Put the \"Cool\" in Cal\"cool\"us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burnside","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3188200_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681534469052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/burnsidemath"},{"teacherId":1840747,"projectId":8925256,"letterContent":"It has been wonderful to see all the packages arrive with all the 3D puzzles to use in class to present Italy's architecture and history while having a conversation in Italian!\r\nLast Thursday we began immediately building the Colosseum and my students were lively and happy to be doing their extra speaking tutorial!\r\nIt is always moving to have a project funded by generous donors like you and it really means the world to a teacher to see all this support for public education.\r\nYour donation goes well beyond the gift of these puzzles and reaches many young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1740354798906,"projectUrl":"project/building-italys-culture-with-our-hands/8925256/","projectTitle":"Building Italy's Culture With Our Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borsa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1840747_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663681217639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-borsa"},{"teacherId":1840747,"projectId":8623019,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and your support of public schools!\r\nIt warms my heart to see your support of our Freedom From Period Poverty project. It is people like you that can help us bring gender equality to the classroom.\r\nYour donation has helped a population of about 1,900 female students focus on their academic achievements rather than having or not the means to come to school feeling prepared for the school day.\r\nThis is a recurring project, the seventh to be exact, at our school. Since 2021 we have been replenishing the baskets in the girls' restrooms with free hygiene products in order to give them the freedom to focus on their studies.\r\nYou can be absolutely proud of your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1724120238968,"projectUrl":"project/freedom-from-period-poverty/8623019/","projectTitle":"Freedom From Period Poverty","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borsa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1840747_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663681217639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-borsa"},{"teacherId":3618679,"projectId":8597461,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Students – Building a Culture of Self-Reliant Learners\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nI hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to our project, \"Building a Culture of Self-Reliant Learners.\" Thanks to your support, my students have access to essential tools that are making a significant difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith your donations, we have been able to provide pencils, a laser pointer, an ergonomic mouse, a laptop riser, and a file box – all of which are integral in creating an organized and engaging learning environment. These resources have enhanced both the functionality and comfort of our classroom, empowering students to take charge of their learning in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\n- **Pencils**: A simple yet essential tool that ensures every student is prepared to participate and express their ideas.\r\n- **Laser Pointer**: This has been invaluable in facilitating more interactive lessons, helping students stay focused and engaged.\r\n- **Ergonomic Mouse and Laptop Riser**: These have improved the efficiency and comfort of our classroom technology setup, making it easier for me to deliver dynamic lessons and for students to engage with digital content.\r\n- **File Box**: This addition has helped us maintain a more organized classroom, allowing students to access materials quickly and independently.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided us with these much-needed supplies but has also shown my students the power of community support. It has inspired a greater sense of self-reliance and responsibility in them, as they see firsthand the value of having the right tools to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. You have made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' futures.\r\n\r\nWarm regards, \r\nMs. Charles\r\nEnglish Teacher \r\nBellaire High School","fullyFundedDate":1723660607618,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-culture-of-self-reliant-learn/8597461/","projectTitle":"Building A Culture of Self-Reliant Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3618679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723062968576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3618679"},{"teacherId":5635146,"projectId":8834521,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us provide the 24-25 Name that Book titles for Bellaire's competitive team. These books are both a part of the competition, but also some of Texas's top awarded books that so many students can enjoy. \r\n\r\nI may be late submitting photos as we are on break right now, but be assured we had NTB kids taking them home for the break by the arm load! Thank you again for your generosity and commitment to helping us better serve the Bellaire High school community. These books will be well used and appreciated by all who visit our library.","fullyFundedDate":1728155296026,"projectUrl":"project/24-25-name-that-book-battle-empowering/8834521/","projectTitle":"24-25 Name That Book Battle: Empowering Minds With Diverse Voices!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5635146_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599166431716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-k-carpenter"},{"teacherId":9634067,"projectId":8584231,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations. They have been incredibly helpful to our classroom and have made a positive impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed us to provide our students with better resources, and we are truly grateful for your kindness. It's because of people like you that we are able to enhance our educational experience and help our students thrive.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your generosity. 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