{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Benjamin Carson Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9921874,"letterContent":"As you can see, our indoor recess time is so much fun because of your donation to our classroom project. The long winter is boring when we stay in each day and we need fun and exciting things to do. We are thankful that you got us new materials to use. We are enjoying playing with Play-doh and using the rolling pins for our creations. We are drawing pictures using the construction paper that we can also cut and glue. Because of your generosity, we can now enjoy our time indoors. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764609138574,"projectUrl":"project/molding-bright-futures-during-indoor-rec/9921874/","projectTitle":"Molding Bright Futures During Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9880524,"letterContent":"As you can see, the student LOVE the marble run and the Life Cycle Kit. Students are expanding their knowledge of science through play. The enjoy making the maze and then watching the marbles roll down. They are also learning about metamorphosis of butterflies and the life cycle of frogs. We can match the parent and their young with the Animal Cards. Without your generosity, these supplies would not be part of our classroom learning. We are grateful to you for supporting out class and public schools.","fullyFundedDate":1763251100301,"projectUrl":"project/from-marbles-to-metamorphosis-a-stem-ad/9880524/","projectTitle":"From Marbles to Metamorphosis: A STEM Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9729057,"letterContent":"Thank you for the new headphones! The headphones we had were getting older and some did not work. Also, we did not have enough. We use headphones each day during Intervention Time in which I call small groups to the table and the other students work independently on self-paced computerized instruction in math and reading. Before the headphones, the classroom became loud and distracting. Now students can learn in a quiet environment. We are grateful to you for your support of our headphones so that we can hear.","fullyFundedDate":1759121646107,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-help-us-hear/9729057/","projectTitle":"Headphones Help Us Hear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9693264,"letterContent":"As you can see, we are really enjoying our new space activities. We enjoy playing with the rocket during free choice time and pretending we are in outer space. I have had to limit the number of children playing in the area because it is such an exciting choice! We also are learning the names of the planets by looking at the models. We are using the notebooks and bookmarks when we learn new information while reading our textbooks and in science lab. We could not have these materials without your support. Students are interested in space because of you and who knows maybe there is a future astronaut among them.","fullyFundedDate":1757514009333,"projectUrl":"project/future-astronauts/9693264/","projectTitle":"Future Astronauts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9806210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these much-needed supplies. We use Sharpies often to write our names on our materials, to trace our artwork, and to make STEM and science projects. We use the masking tape daily for special projects and the book tape to repair our textbooks and reading books. This week, we used the tape for a Winter Door Decorating Contest. During Free Choice Time, we use the tape for art projects and to tape up the Hot Wheels track. Without your generosity, we wouldn't have the supplies we use every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760910852545,"projectUrl":"project/a-creative-foundation-sharpies-tape-a/9806210/","projectTitle":"A Creative Foundation: Sharpies, Tape, and Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9556349,"letterContent":"As you can see, school has begun and we are learning healthy habits. We wash our tables, school boxes, and chairs with the wipes after breakfast each day. Before lunch, we use the handsanitizer. The gloves are used for special clean-ups. We are learning to be healthy at home with our new toothbrushes especially since our baby teeth are gone and new teeth are coming in. We are so grateful to you for your support of our classroom project so that we can learn life-long skills of staying healthy.","fullyFundedDate":1755691462464,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-habits/9556349/","projectTitle":"Healthy Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9271084,"letterContent":"As you can see, our paper, markers and writing journals have arrived and we can now begin the writing process in our classroom. First grade is a big year for writing because the students are moving away from drawing their ideas in pictures to writing them down with letters, words, and sentences. Having new materials to write with and create books makes this process come alive. We will use these materials during Literacy Workstations and also during ELA Writer's Workshop. The students will be able to write about a topic and draw a picture to match it. We are grateful for your support of creating Lifelong Writers!","fullyFundedDate":1746467154252,"projectUrl":"project/lifelong-writers/9271084/","projectTitle":"Lifelong Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9371851,"letterContent":"As you can see, the school boxes are unpacked and ready to begin a new year of use. The students received the pencil boxes (labeled with their name), a box of crayons, and 2 brand-new Number 2s. They were all so happy to have their own school supplies and were very eager to use them. So far, we have completed math work, penmanship, writing, and coloring bookmarks. I am happy to say that all supplies returned securely to their pencil boxes on their desks. Only two of my students actually had any supplies so your generosity has enabled our class to begin the year prepared. We are grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1748729863036,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-pencil-boxes/9371851/","projectTitle":"Perfect Pencil Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9187335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the art supplies. My students enjoy creating art and I am never sure which ones will pursue the arts as adults. The enjoy experimenting with new materials and projects. Each student brings their own personality to the activity. The textile paper is gorgeous and has made the paper dolls we make come alive. Pencils are a staple in our class and we use them each day. The watercolor paper is made more beautiful when the students paint their creations on it. Thank you for letting us make art for art's sake.","fullyFundedDate":1744208352926,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-arts-sake/9187335/","projectTitle":"Art For Art's Sake","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9087797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the paper dolls and Kente cloth paper. Because of your donation, our Black History Quilt was proudly displayed during our February Black History Program and then on our bulletin board. Many parents and staff complimented us on our hard work and artistic skills.\r\nThese special art supplies would not have been possible without your generosity to our classroom. The students were able to use their creativity to make something that reflects their culture and heritage. The My Color crayons are an art supply we use every day while illustrating pictures of ourselves, family, and friends. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1738774107751,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-art-supplies-for-black-his/9087797/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Art Supplies for Black History Month","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9041197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the handbells! We use them every week. At first, I thought students would learn musical and alphabet skills from the handbells, but now I see the students have learned so much more.\r\nWhile watching the music on the Smartboard, the students have learned to pay attention, think on their feet, and notice the frequency each bell is used in a song. They've learned to sing and play at the same time and to give performances for others. In a few short weeks, their playing has improved. Even the music teacher is impressed! Without you, these handbells would not be helping us \"ring in the new year!\"","fullyFundedDate":1737646020914,"projectUrl":"project/ringing-in-the-new-year/9041197/","projectTitle":"Ringing in the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"},{"teacherId":438180,"projectId":9103000,"letterContent":"As you can see, we really do have the whole world in our hands. The students were thrilled to have a small globe to take home and study all of the countries and oceans worldwide. We often use the classroom globe to locate different countries when studying famous people, learning about the North and South Poles, and discussing deserts. The globe is much nicer and up to date than our old globe.\r\nWe also have fun putting together the puzzles because it is a hands-on way to learn about the United States and the world. Without you, these new social studies materials would not be in our class or in our hands, and we are truly grateful to you!","fullyFundedDate":1740095927938,"projectUrl":"project/the-whole-world-in-our-hands/9103000/","projectTitle":"The Whole World In Our Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/438180"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68357","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":332,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":90,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.8,"schoolId":68357,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Benjamin Carson Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Benjamin Carson Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/dr-benjamin-carson-academy/68357"}