{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brookhaven Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10635862,"projectId":10554643,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the support I received to fund this project! These items will be used to create some meaningful center activities in my classroom. Centers are essential because they allow me to pull small groups of students (based on academic need) to the back of the room to work on targeted skills. \r\n\r\nI wanted these centers to be easy for students to navigate on their own, so that I can work uninterrupted with the others. In the past, I have had online programs that were easy to use, but I felt they didn't give students as much fluency practice as they could have using a different method. This year students will be in text, manipulating words, spelling, reading high frequency words and writing during this time.","fullyFundedDate":1790023577768,"projectUrl":"project/fluency-centers-for-fluent-readers/10554643/","projectTitle":"Fluency Centers for Fluent Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10635862_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789567234950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10635862"},{"teacherId":9176861,"projectId":10459026,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating Bee Bots to my K-2 students at Brookhaven Elementary School! Bee Bots are a great tool to teach students basic functions of a robot, critical thinking as they code a pathway for the bee bots to travel, collaboration as the students work together, and resilience as students try again if their code didn't work as intended. The Bee Bots are teaching students age appropriate technology skills and lifelong skills in a classroom. It is also a great tool because the Bee Bots are so fun that the students are very excited to play and experiment with them.","fullyFundedDate":1787061990483,"projectUrl":"project/bee-bot-robots/10459026/","projectTitle":"Bee Bot Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9176861_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785953676915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9176861"},{"teacherId":9176861,"projectId":10458850,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to the computer lab at Brookhaven Elementary School! The students are so excited to have a new Dash robot! They will have plenty of opportunities to learn basic coding skills by having access to quality equipment at school.\r\n I am also very thankful to have new headphones and mousepads. They are a basic need in a computer classroom. Students use them daily to learn basic computer skills. Thank you for being kind enough to take the time to search on donors choose for a classroom to donate to.","fullyFundedDate":1787061410068,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-computer-lab/10458850/","projectTitle":"Elementary Computer Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9176861_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785953676915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9176861"},{"teacherId":9176861,"projectId":10448225,"letterContent":"All basic hardware accessories that you donated to my computer lab can fundamentally transformed the daily lesson in Brookhaven Elementary's computer lab. Equipping every student with their own headphones and mouse pad removes gives students the tools they need to succeed. Headphones allow young learners to listen to their educational games and video tutorials without creating a chaotic sensory overload in the room. The mouse pads are very appreciated. My old mouse pads were ripping, thin, dirty, and mishappen. The new mouse pads provide a perfect tool for young students still developing fine motor skills to control their mouse.\r\n\r\nI am very thankful for the hand sanitizer that I use in my daily classroom routine. The computer lab has 250-300 students a day. The hand sanitizer will help to keep my keyboards and mice clean so germs aren't transferred as easily. Providing hand sanitizer for before and after typing sessions establishes crucial hygiene habits while protecting both the kids and the shared equipment. Ultimately, this thoughtful donation does more than just supply accessories. Students will have more time to learn if the use of hand sanitizer prevents the spread of illnesses in the computer lab.","fullyFundedDate":1786137579049,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-computer-lab-basics/10448225/","projectTitle":"Elementary Computer Lab Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9176861_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785953676915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9176861"},{"teacherId":10590461,"projectId":10477105,"letterContent":"This project has had a wonderful impact on my first-grade students by providing them with opportunities to take meaningful mind and body regulation breaks throughout the school day. First grade requires young students to spend a significant amount of time listening, focusing, following directions, and managing their bodies and emotions. For six- and seven-year-olds, this can be challenging. The materials provided through this project have given my students appropriate ways to take a break, regulate their bodies and minds, and then return to classroom instruction better prepared to focus and learn.\r\n\r\nOne of the most important things I have seen is that sometimes a student who appears distracted or unable to complete a task does not necessarily need more academic instruction. Instead, that student may simply need an opportunity to move, reset, or regulate before being asked to focus again. These materials have allowed me to recognize and respond to those needs in a positive way. Rather than expecting a child to continue struggling to sit and focus when their body is telling them they need a break, I can provide an appropriate regulation opportunity and then help them transition back into learning.\r\n\r\nThese breaks have become an important tool for helping students learn how to recognize what their own bodies and minds need. At this age, students are still developing self-awareness and self-regulation skills. They do not always know why they are feeling restless, overwhelmed, frustrated, or distracted. Providing structured opportunities for mind and body regulation helps them begin to understand those feelings and learn healthy ways to respond to them. Over time, my goal is for students to become increasingly independent in recognizing when they need to reset and in using strategies that will help them return to learning successfully.","fullyFundedDate":1787061420554,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-experiences-to-aid-in-body-regul/10477105/","projectTitle":"Sensory Experiences to Aid in Body Regulation to Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10590461"},{"teacherId":9109939,"projectId":10528241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The school year is in full swing and I've gotten many compliments from students about how nice my classroom looks. It helps students feel a sense of relief when stepping into an environment that is not as demanding as other areas of the school. Already I have had students benefit from things such as my art supplies as well as items that were gifted to me.\r\n\r\nI said before that these students mean the world to me. I teach the that kindness is contagious and my hope is that your kindness will continue to spread not just to the people in your lives but to strangers as well. You are awesome and I am grateful you chose to donate to my project.","fullyFundedDate":1787464012014,"projectUrl":"project/school-counseling-forest/10528241/","projectTitle":"School Counseling Forest","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9109939_orig.jpg?crop=3194,3194,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787259895240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9109939"},{"teacherId":9109939,"projectId":10542998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The school year is in full swing and I've gotten many compliments from students about how nice my classroom looks. It helps students feel a sense of relief when stepping into an environment that is not as demanding as other areas of the school. Already I have had students benefit from things such as my art supplies as well as items that were gifted to me.\r\n\r\nI said before that these students mean the world to me. I teach the that kindness is contagious and my hope is that your kindness will continue to spread not just to the people in your lives but to strangers as well. You are awesome and I am grateful you chose to donate to my project.","fullyFundedDate":1787914312005,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-lessons/10542998/","projectTitle":"Resources for Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9109939_orig.jpg?crop=3194,3194,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787259895240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9109939"},{"teacherId":10523050,"projectId":10318923,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to express my gratitude for your help contributing to my classroom library. I had multiple students who expressed their love of reading and longing for more options in my classroom. These students were absolutely THRILLED to see all the donations coming in to create a diverse classroom library. I know not only my students this year, but my students in future years, and eventually students from another class when I retire will be forever grateful. \r\n\r\nStudents who currently don't like to read, could discover their love of reading because of YOU! It just takes one good book to get them hooked. Thanks again for being so generous and for making a difference for good. Mrs. Bodily's class loves you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1787096905195,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-help-needed/10318923/","projectTitle":"Shelf Help Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bodily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10523050"},{"teacherId":10185284,"projectId":10514265,"letterContent":"The new PE equipment has made a wonderful difference in our classroom! My students are using the equipment during PE lessons to practice teamwork, coordination, balance, and a variety of movement skills. Having new, engaging equipment has allowed us to create more activities where every student can participate, stay active, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw all of the new materials, they were so excited! They could not wait to touch and try everything. Their excitement made it clear how meaningful it was for them to have equipment that was new, inviting, and designed to help them learn through movement. One special moment was watching students encourage one another as they tried new activities. Students who were sometimes hesitant to participate became more willing to join in because the new equipment made the activities fun and approachable.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on these skills through cooperative games, movement challenges, and team activities. We will be using the equipment to help students develop stronger coordination and motor skills while also learning important lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and encouraging others. The new resources have given us more opportunities to make PE active, inclusive, and exciting for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1787160040467,"projectUrl":"project/pe-equipment/10514265/","projectTitle":"PE equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reschke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10185284"},{"teacherId":7886624,"projectId":7611328,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, every student in our classroom was able to have their own copy of The Wild Robot. Having a class set allowed us to experience this incredible story together while building important reading skills. As we read, students practiced making predictions, drawing inferences, analyzing characters and how they change, determining theme, and using evidence from the text to support their thinking. The story also gave us opportunities to have meaningful discussions about belonging, friendship, kindness, perseverance, and what it means to care for others.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an interactive experience! We read together, stop to discuss important moments, share our thoughts and predictions, and make connections between the story and our own lives. Students have opportunities to turn and talk with classmates, participate in class discussions, and respond to the text through writing and other engaging activities. Because every student has access to the same book, everyone can follow along and participate in our shared learning experience.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts of this project has been watching students become truly invested in Roz's journey. Even students who don't always get excited about reading have been eager to find out what will happen next! The class has loved discussing Roz's relationships with the animals and following her transformation throughout the story. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to experience a book together and for helping us grow not only as readers, but also as thoughtful and compassionate people!","fullyFundedDate":1691428809264,"projectUrl":"project/great-books-for-great-kids/7611328/","projectTitle":"Great Books for Great Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886624_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642705694281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886624"},{"teacherId":7886624,"projectId":7424131,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students have been able to experience the joy of reading Because of Winn-Dixie together as a class! Having a class set of books means that every student can follow along, participate in discussions, and truly feel like part of our reading community.\r\n\r\nAs we read, students are developing important reading skills such as identifying character traits, making inferences, determining theme, analyzing how characters change throughout a story, and using evidence from the text to support their thinking. We also have meaningful conversations about friendship, kindness, loneliness, forgiveness, and the importance of seeing the good in others.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an interactive experience. We read together, pause to discuss important moments, share our predictions and connections, and sometimes laugh or get emotional right alongside the characters. Students have opportunities to talk with partners, participate in whole-class discussions, and dive deeper into the story through activities and written responses.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been watching students who don't always consider themselves \"readers\" become invested in the story. Because we all have the same book in our hands, every student can participate and contribute. The class has especially loved Winn-Dixie and the way he brings different people together!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide my students with more than just books. You have given them a shared experience, meaningful conversations, and memories that will help them grow as both readers and people. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1690990898283,"projectUrl":"project/because-of-the-novel-study/7424131/","projectTitle":"Because of the Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886624_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642705694281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886624"},{"teacherId":9042515,"projectId":10485615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and giving my students access to hands‑on materials that spark creativity, teamwork, and joy. The STEM circuit kits, building blocks, magnetic tiles, and group games have already transformed the way my students connect with one another. These tools give them space to collaborate, communicate, and explore interests away from screens — all while simply enjoying being kids.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They gathered around the bins with wide eyes, asking questions, imagining possibilities, and eagerly talking with classmates about what they hoped to build or try. Their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful it is to give children opportunities to learn through curiosity and play.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have a space where they can decompress, build confidence, and strengthen skills that don't always fit neatly into traditional lessons. Our next steps are to continue weaving these materials into moments where students can practice problem‑solving, collaborate with peers, and express themselves in meaningful ways. 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