{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alfred Glickman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9225291,"projectId":10501739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The dry erase markers, erasers, and penguin light are wonderful additions to our classroom. These supplies help make learning more engaging, organized, and effective for my students.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers and erasers allow students to actively participate in lessons, practice skills, and show their thinking in a fun, hands-on way. The penguin light will help students recognize when I am available to meet with them at the teacher table, encouraging independence and helping our small-group instruction run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom where students can stay engaged, build confidence, and develop independence as learners. Thank you for investing in our students and providing resources that make a meaningful difference in their daily learning!","fullyFundedDate":1787146529324,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-tools-for-independent-lea/10501739/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Tools for Independent Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225291"},{"teacherId":9225291,"projectId":10323617,"letterContent":"Log in\r\nSign up for free\r\nYou said:\r\nhelp me write an impact letter for donors choose for chair pockets that organize materials, paper baskets for center materials, and zipper pouches\r\n\r\nChatGPT said:\r\nWriting\r\n\r\n\r\nCreating an Organized and Ready-to-Learn Classroom\r\nMy students deserve a classroom where they can feel confident, stay organized, and focus on learning. With the help of chair pockets, paper baskets, and zipper pouches, I can create a more organized and efficient learning environment that supports my students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nChair pockets will give students a convenient place to store their notebooks, folders, pencils, and other everyday supplies. Having materials within reach will help students become more independent, spend less time searching for supplies, and transition smoothly between activities. Paper baskets will help organize materials for our learning centers, making it easier for students to find what they need and allowing center activities to run more smoothly. Zipper pouches will provide a practical way to keep smaller supplies together and prevent materials from getting lost or misplaced.\r\n\r\nThese simple tools will make a meaningful difference in our classroom by reducing clutter, encouraging responsibility, and helping students develop important organizational skills. Most importantly, an organized classroom allows us to spend less time managing materials and more time learning, exploring, and growing together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will help create a classroom where every student has the tools and space they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a more organized, welcoming, and productive place to learn!\r\n\r\n\r\nFor an organized classroom space, here's one K-12 furniture storage option.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have chair pockets to keep their supplies organized and within reach, paper baskets to help organize materials for our learning centers, and zipper pouches to keep smaller supplies together.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a positive difference in our classroom by helping us create a more organized learning environment. The chair pockets give students a convenient place to store their everyday materials, making it easier for them to stay organized and independent. The paper baskets help keep center activities organized and accessible, while the zipper pouches help prevent supplies from getting lost or misplaced.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, students can spend less time searching for materials and more time focusing on learning, exploring, and working together. These simple but important tools help our classroom run more smoothly and encourage students to take responsibility for their belongings.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped provide materials that we will use every day to support student learning and success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make it a more organized, welcoming, and productive place for all of our learners. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1784249796284,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learners-independent-thinkers/10323617/","projectTitle":"Organized Learners, Independent Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225291"},{"teacherId":6947436,"projectId":10334228,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Kindergarten Classroom!\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to each and every one of you who donated to our project, \"Kindergarten Needs Noise Canceling Headphones to Enhance Student Success.\" Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThese headphones will give my kindergarten students the opportunity to focus, block out distractions, and work more independently during learning activities. For young learners, having a quieter environment can make such a big difference in their ability to concentrate, learn, and feel successful.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where every child has the tools they need to learn and grow. Your kindness and support mean so much to me and to my kindergarteners!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our little learners hear the lesson, find their focus, and shine! ❤️🍎","fullyFundedDate":1784249795243,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-needs-noise-canceling-headp/10334228/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Needs Noise Canceling Headphones to Enhance Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Embury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6947436_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x423,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690506863890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/embury"},{"teacherId":7533464,"projectId":10242482,"letterContent":"My students have truly enjoyed using the new materials from this project! The games have made speech and language practice feel more like play, while still helping students work on important skills such as turn-taking, following directions, answering questions, and using language to interact with others.\r\n\r\nOne of the things my students are most excited about is getting to play games during our speech sessions. They are often so focused on playing and taking their turn that they don't even realize how many communication skills they are practicing along the way! The hands-on materials, especially the sorting crayons, have also been a favorite with my younger students. We have been able to use them to practice colors, categories, describing, vocabulary, and following directions.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers resources have allowed me to choose activities that match the individual needs and goals of my students, which is especially helpful because I work with students from Pre-K through 5th grade with a wide range of communication needs.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see students who may normally be hesitant to participate become more engaged and excited to communicate. These materials have helped make our sessions something they look forward to while giving them meaningful opportunities to practice their speech and language skills and build confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a learning environment where my students can learn, communicate, and grow while having fun!","fullyFundedDate":1778679891745,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-find-their-voice-throug/10242482/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Find Their Voice Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7533464_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662058668465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7533464"},{"teacherId":6947436,"projectId":10252211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who helped fund our \"Kindergartners Need New Stools for Their Intervention Group Table\" project!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will now have comfortable, appropriately sized seating while working in small groups and receiving targeted instruction. These stools will help create a more engaging and supportive learning environment where students can focus on building important academic skills.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond providing furniture, you are investing in my students' success and showing them that people care about their education and future. Every donation, no matter the size, made a difference and helped bring this project to life.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of my students, thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us create a space where all children can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778022854964,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-need-new-stools-for-thei/10252211/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners Need New Stools for Their Intervention Group Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Embury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6947436_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x423,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690506863890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/embury"},{"teacherId":7684095,"projectId":9972867,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire team at my school, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of clothing. Your thoughtful contribution goes far beyond simply providing garments. \r\n\r\nEvery item you donated will go directly to our students. Your generosity ensures that our students can face their learning with dignity and confidence. Because of supporters like you, we are able to keep our clothing closet fully stocked year-round. We truly could not fulfill our mission without your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1778105400033,"projectUrl":"project/stock-it-up-care-closet-clothes-for-kid/9972867/","projectTitle":"Stock it Up: Care Closet Clothes for Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7684095_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787175852610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angelamdumas"},{"teacherId":9225291,"projectId":9730884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a color printer, laminating sheets, and extra ink that will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese resources allow me to create vibrant, engaging materials that capture students' attention and support a variety of learning styles. The color printer helps bring lessons to life with colorful visuals, graphic organizers, and educational games. The laminating sheets allow us to preserve frequently used learning tools so they can be reused throughout the year, while the extra ink ensures we can continue producing high-quality materials without interruption.\r\n\r\nAs a second-grade teacher, I strive to provide hands-on, interactive learning opportunities that help students build confidence and excitement about school. Your donation makes that possible. The materials you provided will be used every day to support literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning activities for current and future students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and believing in the potential of our young learners. Your generosity has a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nHeather Potter\r\nSecond Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1768178194527,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-lasting-learning/9730884/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations, Lasting Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225291"},{"teacherId":5217097,"projectId":10232445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! Our students were so excited when they saw that they would each get their own soccer ball. Our school already have some soccer balls that we've been able to use, but each student being able to practice at home is invaluable.\r\nFor our soccer enrichment camp, we try to balance teaching the students about the game but also making sure it's all about having fun and teamwork. Being a high poverty community, something as seemingly basic as a soccer ball can be a difficult ask for parents. Not only do the students feel special, but they also get to bring with them a momento from their time at Glickman Elementary.\r\nNow that everyone has their own ball, we can really vary the different drills during our practices. A student favorite is the classic juggling competition. Seeing the enjoyment on the students faces is so rewarding. Thank you so much for being a part of making that happen!","fullyFundedDate":1778024333235,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-balls-for-soccer-enrichment-camp/10232445/","projectTitle":"Soccer Balls for Soccer Enrichment Camp!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Archey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5217097"},{"teacherId":8714838,"projectId":9722372,"letterContent":"We are so very grateful and thrilled that you chose to gift us with these \"under desk\" bikes to help us with our energy! It is sometimes tricky to stay focused when we have a great deal of energy every day. These bikes help us \"get the wiggles\" out while still be able to complete tasks. It has helped us tremendously this year and we are so humbled. \r\n\r\nThe generosity of our local community is so awe-inspiring, and we feel so blessed to be a part of it! This donation allows students with special needs to thrive and grow in their learning! THANK YOU!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1768082208058,"projectUrl":"project/pedaling-our-way-to-the-top/9722372/","projectTitle":"Pedaling Our Way to the Top!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8714838_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663719119590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8714838"},{"teacherId":8714838,"projectId":9907005,"letterContent":"Our students have a great deal of supplies and expectations in 4th Grade! We are absolutely humbled and thrilled to receive your generous donation of tools that will help us stay organized. It allows our students who need support to be able to organize their supplies for ease of access. They were SO excited to receive these and put them to good use. They are well-used and well-loved. \r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity make it easier to learn in an environment that supports students with special and specific needs! We are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1768006325875,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-students-tools-to-help-ideas-c/9907005/","projectTitle":"Help Give Students Tools to Help Ideas Come to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8714838_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663719119590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8714838"},{"teacherId":8714838,"projectId":9662329,"letterContent":"Our students have a great deal of excitement and energy in 4th Grade! We are absolutely humbled and thrilled to receive your generous donation of flexible seating. It allows our students who need to get the \"wiggles\" out to be able to still complete work. They were SO excited when I opened the packages up and put the bikes out (and the stool). They are well-sed and well-loved. \r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity make it easier to learn in an environment that supports students with special and specific needs! We are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1767404154615,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-offers-enhanced-engage/9662329/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Offers Enhanced Engagement, Comfort, and Alternative Learning spaces.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8714838_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663719119590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8714838"},{"teacherId":6947436,"projectId":9959029,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation has made a lasting and meaningful impact on my kindergarten scholars.\r\nBecause of you, each student now has a special book designed to inspire them to dream big. During shared reading—one of our favorite parts of the day—students light up with excitement as they see themselves reflected as readers and dreamers. I have personalized each book with messages of encouragement, and students are beginning a tradition of collecting signatures from teachers throughout their academic journey all the way to high school graduation.\r\nEach year, we will revisit these books, reflect on their dreams, and record their hopes for the future. This ongoing project strengthens relationships through literacy and builds meaningful connections between school, students, and families.\r\nYour kindness has helped create moments of joy, motivation, and belonging in our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their dreams—your gift will continue to inspire them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1773843493211,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-kindergarteners-will-and/9959029/","projectTitle":"Oh, the Places Kindergarteners Will and Can Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Embury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6947436_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x423,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690506863890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/embury"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69651","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":310,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":69651,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alfred Glickman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alfred Glickman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/alfred-glickman-elementary-school/69651"}