{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Amvet Boulevard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9993725,"projectId":9537958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful new reading supplies! They have already made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. The acoustic pieces for the door have created a calm, quiet, and cozy working environment, allowing my students to focus more easily and feel comfortable during small-group instruction. It has truly transformed our space into a more peaceful learning zone.\r\n\r\nThe alphabet puzzles have been especially helpful for my youngest readers. They provide hands-on, engaging, and accessible practice that supports letter recognition, phonics skills, and fine-motor development. My early learners love using them, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they work independently or with peers.\r\n\r\nThe comprehension book has been an excellent resource for my older readers. It gives them structured opportunities to practice essential reading skills, and they enjoy the variety of passages and activities. I can already see improvements in their ability to think critically, make connections, and discuss what they've read.\r\n\r\nAnd by far, the dinosaur game has been the biggest hit with kindergarten! The students absolutely light up whenever we bring it out. It has made learning fun, interactive, and exciting, and it has quickly become one of their favorite activities of the day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has had such a positive impact on my students, and we are all so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756760470375,"projectUrl":"project/new-tools-for-new-faces-in-the-reading-c/9537958/","projectTitle":"New Tools for New Faces in the Reading Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murdoch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744485856537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993725"},{"teacherId":10192139,"projectId":9628079,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my most sincere gratitude for your abundant kindness and generosity in funding materials for my classroom. Part of my philosophy as an educator is the direct impact the physical set up of a classroom has on student success. This is why it is so important to ensure organization of classroom supplies and materials, along with accessibility of said materials. The multi-colored storage container boxes provide me with the ideal space to store task box activities. These activities are a hands-on and engaging way for my students to practice various academic and fine motor skills. The pencil boxes gives each of my students a colorful and defined space to store essential supplies, including pencils, markers, crayons, glue sticks and scissors. I use the colorful plastic classroom storage bins as mailboxes, which allows the students to take ownership of their work and notices that go home, while also serving as a designated area for these pieces of work and notices. The wall pocket chart is a convenient spot for important documents and sheets for both myself and my staff. Finally, the accordion file folder organizer is the perfect storage area for the numerous visuals I use to supplement my teaching. Instead of having quite literally hundreds of visuals piled together in a plastic bag, I have a folder with defined sections in which to organize the visuals by topic. Each of these products makes my life in the classroom so much easier, which in turn sets my students up for success. \r\n\r\nOne of the most frustrating things about teaching is the feeling that we never have enough supplies. In a perfect world, we would buy everything we need for the sake of our students. However, that is not financially possible. This leaves us having to pick and choose what we can best afford, inevitably being forced to forego purchasing some sought-after items. Thanks to your donation, I did not have to worry about that. As a result, I was able to save a lot of money while still being able to implement the supplies and materials I truly wanted and needed. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1756760470021,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-and-calm-environment/9628079/","projectTitle":"An Organized and Calm Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Handley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10192139_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x0,y318&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755989447415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10192139"},{"teacherId":10188370,"projectId":9622352,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the generous support from the anonymous donors who funded our new classroom stools through DonorsChoose! Your kindness has made such a difference in our learning environment. The students were so excited to see the new seating, and they love how comfortable the stools are. They've already been using them during small group work and independent reading time, and it's amazing to see how much they enjoy having flexible seating options.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly helped create a more engaging and comfortable space for learning. The stools have encouraged collaboration, movement, and focus — things that make a big difference in our daily routines. Thank you for supporting our classroom and for believing in the importance of giving students a space where they can feel excited to learn each day. Your generosity is deeply appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1757940208845,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-stools/9622352/","projectTitle":"Classroom Stools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188370"},{"teacherId":9997203,"projectId":9430677,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are now equipped with the materials they need to create interactive reading and math notebooks that serve as valuable learning tools throughout the year. During whole group lessons, students use their notebooks and folders to record anchor charts, take notes on key skills, and complete guided practice activities. These resources are then used during small group and independent workshop time to review concepts, practice strategies, and monitor their own progress.\r\n\r\nHaving these materials has allowed my students to take greater ownership of their learning. They are becoming more confident and independent learners who know how to use their notebooks as a reference before asking for help. Your donation has helped create a more organized, engaging, and empowering classroom environment where students feel proud of their work and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on my students' learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1754399081860,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-resources/9430677/","projectTitle":"Interactive Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gundlach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997203_orig.jpg?crop=588,588,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745416361103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gundlach"},{"teacherId":9997203,"projectId":9338133,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I would like to share my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in supporting our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my fifth-grade classroom has received headphones that are already making a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nAs you know, schools across the country continue to face funding challenges, and ours is no exception. Your donation has not only helped offset costs but, more importantly, has provided my students with an essential tool that allows them to more fully access the curriculum through digital platforms.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes of headphones first arrived at the end of last school year, my students at the time were so excited to see them. Although that group did not get to use the new headphones, their enthusiasm reminded me of the powerful impact these resources can have. This year's class is now benefiting from them every day.\r\n\r\nStudents use their Chromebooks regularly to engage with digital portions of our curriculum, listen to read-alouds, and access educational websites and games. Many of these programs include text-to-speech features, read-aloud directions, or even background music and sound effects that enrich the experience. The headphones ensure that students can fully participate without distracting others around them. This is especially impactful for my struggling readers, whose listening comprehension is stronger than their independent reading skills—giving them the ability to access grade-level content more effectively.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to supporting students. Your donation has provided a tool that not only enhances focus and engagement but also fosters equity by giving every student the opportunity to learn in a way that works best for them.","fullyFundedDate":1746980265005,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-sound/9338133/","projectTitle":"Let There Be Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gundlach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997203_orig.jpg?crop=588,588,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745416361103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gundlach"},{"teacherId":9997203,"projectId":9252064,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generosity in supporting our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your kindness, my fifth-grade classroom has received valuable math tools and manipulatives that are already making a meaningful difference in my students' learning.\r\n\r\nAs you know, schools across the country continue to face funding challenges, and ours is no exception. Your donation has not only helped offset personal and school costs but, more importantly, has provided my students with resources that make math more engaging and accessible.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived at the end of last school year, my students at the time were thrilled to see the new materials. Although they were only able to use a few of the manipulatives before moving on, their excitement reminded me of just how impactful these resources can be. This year's class will truly benefit from the full range of tools you have made possible.\r\n\r\nAlready, the students have been using the whiteboard markers during our math lessons, which allow for active participation and collaboration. The red and yellow counters have also become a favorite for playing educational games that reinforce both math and reading skills. Later this year, we are especially eager to use the base-10 blocks, fraction bar sets, and decimal place value disks, which will give students concrete, visual representations to support their understanding of more complex concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to education. Your support is helping to create a classroom environment where students can build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and truly enjoy the process of learning math.","fullyFundedDate":1746724777540,"projectUrl":"project/hands-onmaking-math-engaging/9252064/","projectTitle":"Hands On…Making Math Engaging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gundlach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997203_orig.jpg?crop=588,588,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745416361103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gundlach"},{"teacherId":9993725,"projectId":9408742,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for providing our classroom with these wonderful new reading specialist supplies. Your generosity has not only sparked a renewed excitement in my own teaching, but it has also ignited enthusiasm in my students from the very first day.\r\n\r\nThe new games and manipulatives have given my readers opportunities to engage with learning in ways that go beyond paper and pencil. These hands-on tools allow students to practice essential reading skills while having fun, which makes learning feel less like a challenge and more like an adventure. The freshness and excitement of brand-new materials have truly energized our small group sessions, and it has been a joy to see students' faces light up as they explore them for the first time.\r\n\r\nAs I begin my new role as a reading specialist, these resources are helping me build an inviting and engaging learning space where every student feels successful. I know this is going to be a wonderful year of growth, confidence, and progress—all made possible because of your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in my students and helping me create a joyful, meaningful learning experience. Your generosity is already making a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1750854353461,"projectUrl":"project/new-reading-specialist-supplies/9408742/","projectTitle":"New Reading Specialist Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murdoch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744485856537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993725"},{"teacherId":9993725,"projectId":9245713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of new whiteboards for our classroom! The students were absolutely thrilled when they arrived, and their excitement was contagious. From the very first day, the boards have transformed our lessons, sparking an immediate boost in student engagement.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the whiteboards to great use during math and phonics lessons. The students love having their own boards and markers to work with, and their faces light up every time they get the chance to show their thinking. It has made participation fun and motivating, especially for some of our more reluctant learners.\r\n\r\nThe large classroom whiteboard has been just as valuable. Its mobility allows me to use it in both whole-class instruction and small group settings. Being able to roll it across the room means every student can stay connected to the lesson, no matter where they are seated. It has quickly become one of our most essential teaching tools, making it easier to engage all learners in a more interactive way.","fullyFundedDate":1745689609815,"projectUrl":"project/new-whiteboards/9245713/","projectTitle":"New Whiteboards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murdoch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744485856537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993725"},{"teacherId":8441587,"projectId":9189031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom! Because of your support, our learning environment has transformed into a more engaging and organized space for meaningful math exploration. The whiteboards and markers have quickly become one of our favorite tools—used daily for everything from warm-up problems to small group instruction. Students love grabbing their own whiteboard during math centers to show their thinking, solve problems collaboratively, and even play review games. The excitement was immediate; as soon as they saw the markers and new whiteboards, I heard cheers and \"Can we use these today?!\" from almost every corner of the room. The hands-on, low-stakes format has encouraged even my most hesitant learners to participate more actively and confidently in math discussions.\r\n\r\nThe math games and themed books have been equally impactful. I've created a rotating \"Math Menu\" where students choose between strategy games, fact fluency activities, or reading math-related books during our independent practice time. The games, now stored neatly thanks to the new storage bins, help reinforce key skills like place value, multiplication facts, and logical reasoning. One of our favorite recent moments involved a small group playing a fractions game during centers. I overheard a student excitedly explain to a peer, \"This is like the problem we worked on in our last lesson!\"—a moment that showed real understanding and connection. The math-themed books have sparked curiosity too; students are not only strengthening their numeracy but also developing an appreciation for how math connects to the real world. One student recently told me, \"I didn't know math books could be fun stories too!\"\r\n\r\nAs we wrap up the end of the school year, these materials continue to be used daily and have helped reinforce everything we've learned in a fun, hands-on way. We've been using the whiteboards and math games to review key concepts, encourage friendly competition, and keep learning fresh and engaging even as summer break approaches. The storage has helped keep our materials accessible and organized, which makes it easier for students to take initiative during independent and partner work. Your donation has made a meaningful impact—giving my students the tools and motivation to stay engaged, curious, and confident in their math abilities right through to the last day of school. Thank you for helping us end the year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1743622487712,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-math-workshop-centers-for-young/9189031/","projectTitle":"Engaging Math Workshop Centers for Young Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tavares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8441587"},{"teacherId":4215448,"projectId":9326947,"letterContent":"An organized classroom library has always been so very important to me. I have spent countless hours trying to keep books in their bins and spent so much money trying to find the right book shelf. Now that I have a bookshelf with cubby spaces my need for organization has switched to bins.\r\n\r\nHaving these bins has allowed my students easy access and independence. When books are neatly organized in bins, students can quickly find what they need. This reduces the time spent searching for specific books and helps them focus on their studies or reading rather than on locating resources.\r\n\r\nAn organized system allows students to browse and check out books without much assistance encouraging indolence. This fosters a sense of independence and self-reliance, as students can easily identify and select the books they are interested in.\r\n\r\nLastly, my sanity has been saved, as I can look to my classroom library and feel a sense of organization and clarity in the space.","fullyFundedDate":1746704127542,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key-to-learning/9326947/","projectTitle":"Organization Is Key to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moulin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4215448"},{"teacherId":8441587,"projectId":8484435,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation. Your contribution has made a significant impact in helping us start the school year with essential supplies like tissues, wipes, pencils, scissors, glue sticks, and so much more.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is better equipped to support our students' learning and growth. These supplies are vital not only for maintaining a clean and organized learning environment but also for allowing our students to engage fully in their lessons without any interruptions or concerns. Your donation has truly made a difference in their educational experience, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support and for helping to create an enriching and positive learning environment for all of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1731499584480,"projectUrl":"project/kickstart-learning-fueling-futures-with/8484435/","projectTitle":"Kickstart Learning: Fueling Futures with Back-to-School Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tavares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8441587"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60419","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":417,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":62,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.2,"schoolId":60419,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Amvet Boulevard Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Amvet Boulevard Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/north-attleboro-public-school-district/amvet-boulevard-elementary-school/60419"}