{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Birdneck Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9589209,"projectId":9859922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your donation came at exactly the right time and provided us with a much-needed supply of copy paper during a year when our school faced significant budget restrictions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students were able to continue using the printed materials that are such an important part of learning in second grade. They completed reading activities, math practice, writing assignments, science investigations, and hands-on projects without us having to worry about conserving every sheet of paper. Your gift allowed me to focus on teaching instead of constantly wondering how to stretch our limited resources.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your generosity even more meaningful is that your support didn't just help us finish this school year—it also gave us a surplus of paper to begin the next one. Knowing that we'll be able to start the new school year with this essential resource already in place is an incredible gift. It allows me to spend my time planning engaging lessons for my students instead of worrying about whether we have the basic supplies needed to bring those lessons to life.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a lasting impact on our classroom, and I am truly grateful for your investment in my students. Thank you for believing in teachers and in the importance of providing children with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making a difference that will continue well into the coming school year.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1770755770000,"projectUrl":"project/paper-please-support-our-classroom-need/9859922/","projectTitle":"Paper Please! Support Our Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stephanie Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9589209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723514193448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9589209"},{"teacherId":3906117,"projectId":9864270,"letterContent":"Your support of this project has had a profound impact on my ability to provide hands-on resources and materials for students and families at my school. As a school counselor, I wear many hats and perform a variety of duties. In addition to providing high-quality SEL lessons to over 600 students a month, I am also responsible for many administrative tasks that directly impact student outcomes.\r\n\r\nThe paper you donated has been used in a multitude of ways, including: providing home-based support strategies for improving reading, engaging SEL lessons, and paperwork/resources for academic and attendance support meetings. We even made cards to send to deployed troops in support of Month of the Military Child in April.\r\n\r\nThis project has also allowed me to support other classrooms and educators in my building. My students have engaged in conversations about community building and support when helping me deliver gifted paper to their homeroom teachers. Thank you for continuing to be part of my support community as a donor.","fullyFundedDate":1766095025281,"projectUrl":"project/the-readers-ate-all-our-paper/9864270/","projectTitle":"The Readers Ate All Our Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Botkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3906117_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475532948198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3906117"},{"teacherId":4016280,"projectId":9516147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Sew In It For The Kids.\" Because of your kindness, our school is now buzzing with the sound of creativity and the hum of newfound skills.\r\n\r\nProgress Report: From Fabric to Finished Pieces\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation was immediate. We've already hit the ground running, and the students are absolutely beaming with pride.\r\n\r\nProject 1: The Bookmark. We kicked things off with a simple but rewarding project. Every student successfully stitched their own bookmark. It was a wonderful way to introduce basic sewing skills, and now our library books are looking extra stylish!\r\n\r\nNext Up: The Keychain. Now that the kids have mastered the basics, we are moving on to something a bit more tactile. We'll be creating personalized keychains to help them practice more intricate shapes and durable seams.\r\n\r\nThe Grand Finale: The Community Quilt. Once our skills are sharp, we will begin our most ambitious task yet. Each student will contribute a square to a massive community quilt. Once finished, this collaborative masterpiece will be permanently displayed in our school library as a symbol of what we can achieve when we work together.\r\n\r\nLearning to sew is about more than just fabric; it's about patience, fine motor skills, and the confidence that comes from creating something from scratch. Many of my students had never seen a sewing machine before this project was funded, and seeing their faces light up when they finished their first bookmark was a moment I wish I could share with all of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us weave together a more creative future.","fullyFundedDate":1757588378786,"projectUrl":"project/sew-in-it-for-the-students/9516147/","projectTitle":"Sew in It for the Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4016280_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704742913360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monicaroach"},{"teacherId":9655291,"projectId":9174384,"letterContent":"My students have truly benefited from your generosity. My classroom library is a fun, warm and inviting space for students to go and pick from a wide variety of books to read. I love that students have the opportunity to independently choose a good book to dive into. My students actually want to read now, and enjoy doing so! \r\n\r\nI am so grateful that I am able to have such a wonderful classroom library that fosters learning and growth. My students also love to be able to discuss the books and share with their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1746885504524,"projectUrl":"project/love-to-read/9174384/","projectTitle":"Love to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655291"},{"teacherId":3906117,"projectId":9515583,"letterContent":"With the materials that you all generously donated to our classroom, we were able to build central binders for over 75 rising 6th grade students this semester. To supplement the building of our binders, my co-counselor and I are teaching a series of monthly lessons revolving around preparing our 5th grade students for middle school next year. The theme for our November lesson was organization.\r\nDuring the lesson, we introduced the idea of the central binder, a large binder with divided tabs for each of their middle school classes. We walked the students through setting up their binders; organizing each class to have space for a table of contents, notes, and assignments; and deciding what supplies should always be kept on hand in their pencil pouches such as pencils, pens, sticky notes, etc. Their favorite part of the lesson was picking out what color pencil pouch they wanted and receiving their individual, customizable cover pages. \r\nAfter the holidays, we are ready to build on this lesson by practicing maintaining the binder in their 5th grade classrooms for the spring semester. My co-counselor will continue to implement binders and the importance of organization in future lessons, especially our upcoming lessons on middle school class selection.","fullyFundedDate":1758847719668,"projectUrl":"project/preparation-is-key-lets-get-ready-for/9515583/","projectTitle":"Preparation Is Key! Let's Get Ready for Middle School.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Botkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3906117_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475532948198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3906117"},{"teacherId":8655258,"projectId":9692284,"letterContent":"The calm-down corner has had a powerful impact on my classroom. My students who have self-regulation goals now have a safe, predictable place to go when they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or dysregulated. Since adding this space, I've seen students independently choose to use calming tools, practice breathing strategies, and return to learning much more quickly than before.\r\n\r\nThe corner has reduced classroom disruptions, helped students build confidence in managing their emotions, and given them a sense of ownership over their behavior. Several students who previously needed frequent adult intervention are now able to regulate on their own with the support of this space.\r\n\r\nThis calm-down corner has truly transformed the emotional climate of our room. It allows students to feel supported, understood, and equipped with strategies that will help them far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1757457997359,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-corner-for-big-feelings/9692284/","projectTitle":"A Calm Corner for Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8655258_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720890166016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8655258"},{"teacherId":5700549,"projectId":9617204,"letterContent":"With your support, you have helped several classrooms at Birdneck Elementary School. We have been able to provide the resources necessary for our sensory friends during breaks and recess that are not provided by district funding. Students with difficulty focusing on learning fidget quietly at their seats while joining in on the classroom lesson. This minimizes classroom disruption and increases student learning and productivity. We are so appreciative of the support you have given and continue to provide for our school.","fullyFundedDate":1759418807311,"projectUrl":"project/help-im-overstimulated/9617204/","projectTitle":"Help I'm Overstimulated!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gregory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5700549_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x648,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690470464109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5700549"},{"teacherId":9655291,"projectId":8976838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing these materials for my classroom. Since getting these materials, myself and my students together have created many interactive anchor charts that help them and are reference guides for their learning. I really appreciate being able to have these materials readily accessible for my students to use, especially those who are visual learners like I am. My students all love the colorful and smelly markers that we use to create these anchor charts! \r\n\r\nI am so grateful that I get to create positive learning experiences for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1735533953552,"projectUrl":"project/charting-the-future/8976838/","projectTitle":"Charting the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655291"},{"teacherId":9655291,"projectId":8888786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing towards these materials for my classroom. I know that I never have to run out of pencils. I also really loved being able to allow my students to use comfortable headphones during instruction that incorporated technology, especially when they didn't have their own. Having erasers on hand has been super helpful too, because we all know that we make mistakes, but an eraser is to the rescue. I also appreciate that I am able to use some of these materials for years to come and future classes.","fullyFundedDate":1732733695903,"projectUrl":"project/writing-learning-listening/8888786/","projectTitle":"Writing, learning, listening","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655291"},{"teacherId":9589209,"projectId":8961651,"letterContent":"Our students use this paper every day, and it has become a staple in our writing block. Whether they're responding to a reading passage, writing a personal narrative, or drafting an informational piece, the primary lines help them focus on forming letters correctly, using appropriate spacing, and taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nOne project that really stood out was our personal narrative unit. Students planned their stories, created rough drafts, and then published their final pieces on the new writing paper. It was rewarding to watch them slow down, pay attention to their handwriting, and proudly share their finished stories with classmates. Many of them commented on how \"neat\" their writing looked, and that confidence carried over into future assignments.\r\n\r\n\r\nYou might think paper isn't very exciting, but my second graders were genuinely happy to have writing paper that was made just for them. Several students immediately noticed the larger lines and said it made writing easier. As a teacher, I noticed something even more important—they took greater care with their handwriting. They wanted their work to look its best, and that sense of pride showed in what they produced.\r\n\r\nAs the year continues, we'll be using this paper for a variety of writing activities across all subject areas. Students will write opinion pieces supported with reasons, informational reports based on research, friendly letters, science reflections, and responses to reading. They'll continue building stamina as writers while improving organization, sentence structure, and handwriting. These are skills they'll use far beyond second grade, and thanks to your generosity, they'll have the tools they need to keep growing.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students something they'll use every single day. Sometimes the simplest classroom supplies make the biggest difference, and your support has helped lay the foundation for stronger, more confident writers.","fullyFundedDate":1734005611920,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-start-primary-tools-for-writi/8961651/","projectTitle":"The Write Start: Primary Tools for Writing Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stephanie Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9589209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723514193448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9589209"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53254","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":584,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":53254,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Birdneck Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Birdneck Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/virginia-beach-city-public-schools/birdneck-elementary-school/53254"}