{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arthur D Healey Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10052765,"projectId":9681503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and belief in my students. Because of your support, our classroom now has the SEL resources we needed—fidget tools, calm-corner materials, and sensory supports that are already making a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nThe first moment my students saw the new materials was unforgettable. Their faces lit up with curiosity. Many of them immediately gravitated toward the calm corner, gently exploring the soft seating, breathing guides, and sensory tools. \r\n\r\nWe use the new resources every day. The calm corner has quickly become a trusted space. Students go there to check in with themselves, reflect on their emotions, and choose a strategy that helps them return to class feeling regulated and ready to learn. The fidget tools have been especially helpful for students who carry a lot of internal energy or anxiety.","fullyFundedDate":1757683160803,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-happy-healthy-and-heartfelt/9681503/","projectTitle":"Empowering Happy, Healthy, and Heartfelt Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Paulino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052765"},{"teacherId":8707750,"projectId":9394070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my project. Thanks to you my students this year have better access to fidgets, art supplies, and a clean space. \r\n\r\nEven though we have only been in school for a few weeks, my students are already benefitting from this project. Students feel more comfortable sharing when they have a fidget to hold and use during session. Students have already been able engage in art projects with the new markers. \r\n\r\nColds/sickness are always prevalent at the beginning of the school year and thanks to this project the cleaning products have helped students stay healthy and have provided access to a clean and organized counseling space.","fullyFundedDate":1749155838902,"projectUrl":"project/setting-students-up-for-success/9394070/","projectTitle":"Setting Students Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8707750_orig.jpg?crop=596,596,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665754998817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707750"},{"teacherId":4914125,"projectId":9390878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to our classroom! Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students' learning experience, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have become an invaluable tool for differentiation in both our English Language Arts and Spanish classes. In ELA, students are able to engage with audiobooks and reading comprehension activities at their own pace, allowing them to focus on their individual reading goals and build confidence as independent learners.\r\n\r\nIn Spanish class, the headphones have opened up new opportunities for immersive language learning. Students can listen to native speakers, practice pronunciation, and complete interactive listening tasks—something that simply wasn't possible before. It's been incredible to see their engagement and progress soar with access to personalized audio resources.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is more inclusive, focused, and responsive to individual learning needs. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1752789839455,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-language-learning/9390878/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Language Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4914125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508785690756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emma-daniels"},{"teacherId":411762,"projectId":4713849,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! I apologize that this note is very, very, very late in making its way to you. It wasn't until today that I saw I hadn't sent anything to our supporters - I am so very, very sorry!\r\n\r\nThe calculators we received have been very helpful in our classroom. Students have been able to check their work with ease. Because of this they have also been able to reflect and revise their work if they made any calculation errors. The calculators themselves have been working fantastically for years now.\r\n\r\nIt is great that one project can actually impact more than one year of students!\r\n\r\nThank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1579624115045,"projectUrl":"project/something-to-count-on/4713849/","projectTitle":"Something To Count On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cloutier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp411762_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542582700210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcloutier"},{"teacherId":4914125,"projectId":9306491,"letterContent":"As you can see from the summer letters students wrote to me about Amari, they loved the book! They were engrossed in the story and had lots to say about the characters and plot twists. For example, \"I was in shock when Dylan betrayed Amari!\" \"My favorite part was when Amari 'saw' Quinton. I just thought it was very cute to see her finally be able to 'see' her brother again\" \"Amari is a really strong character not just because of her powers but because of how she faces all the prejudices and doubts people throw at her\"\r\n\r\nIt was clear that students were engaged and could relate to the book. Some students even continued the series! \r\n\r\nI am thrilled to make this my new summer reading book. In previous years we have read The Outsiders, which of course is a canonical book that students love, but I am glad to have shifted to a book for the 21st century that engages, empowers, and mirrors my students' lived experiences. Amari is a new classic YA text!","fullyFundedDate":1746371711349,"projectUrl":"project/magical-summer-reading/9306491/","projectTitle":"Magical Summer Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4914125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508785690756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emma-daniels"},{"teacherId":8707750,"projectId":9011563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in filling my space with more SEL learning materials! Students are able to practice making positive choices using the \"Good Choices Match-Ups\" - and have fun doing it! This also allows me to assess what further skills need to be developed. My students also LOVE using the playdough and are really enjoying creating faces on the \"Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats\". \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the fidgets that you helped provide are very calming for students who are dysregulated and experiencing heightened emotions. Using the fidgets allows them to feel more regulated and engage in productive work together.","fullyFundedDate":1735540794731,"projectUrl":"project/sel-learning-materials/9011563/","projectTitle":"SEL Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8707750_orig.jpg?crop=596,596,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665754998817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707750"},{"teacherId":4914125,"projectId":9225796,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 7th-grade students and our entire teaching team, thank you so much for your generous contribution toward providing calculators for our classroom. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in the way our students learn and engage with math.\r\n\r\nWhile many of us use technology daily in our personal lives, the impact of thoughtfully chosen tools—like these calculators—inside the classroom is truly transformative. For our students, calculators aren't just about getting the right answer; they are a bridge to deeper understanding. With this technology, our students can explore patterns, test out strategies, and gain confidence in solving complex problems without getting discouraged by arithmetic mistakes.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is how empowered they feel. For many, it's their first time using a calculator consistently in class, and they're amazed by how it helps them \"see\" the math rather than get stuck in it. You can almost see their anxiety lift when they realize they can focus on *how* to solve a problem rather than just the numbers themselves.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, a quiet but curious learner named Jalen, had been hesitant to participate in math discussions. Since using the calculator, he's been raising his hand more, checking his work, and even helping peers with tricky problems. The boost in confidence has been incredible to watch. He recently told me, \"I used to be scared of math, but now I feel like I can actually do it.\"\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created these moments. You've helped make math not just more accessible, but more exciting—and for that, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744032956716,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-math-success/9225796/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4914125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508785690756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emma-daniels"},{"teacherId":4914125,"projectId":9104169,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 7th-grade class, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of *The Song of Us* by Kate Fussner. Because of your kindness, our students were able to experience this beautiful story firsthand, and the impact has been truly inspiring. \r\n\r\nReading *The Song of Us* was a journey that resonated deeply with our students, sparking thoughtful discussions about identity, friendship, and the power of storytelling. The experience became even more special when we had the incredible opportunity to hear from the author herself. Meeting Kate Fussner and asking her questions about her writing process gave our students invaluable insight into the world of authorship and creative expression. Many left the conversation feeling inspired to tell their own stories. \r\n\r\nYour generosity made this experience possible, and we cannot thank you enough for your support of our students' love of reading and learning. You have made a lasting difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1739103288356,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-readers-the-song-of-us/9104169/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Readers -“The Song of Us” by Kate Fussner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4914125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508785690756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emma-daniels"},{"teacherId":8707750,"projectId":8814683,"letterContent":"When my students saw the beanbag chair, posters, lights, and plants they were SO excited. They immediately noticed these positive changes in their counseling space and have taken to sitting in the bean bag chair whenever they can. \r\n\r\nI have noticed such a difference in how my students react when they enter this new calming counseling space. Thanks to your help, students feel calmer, relaxed, safe, and connected to the space they are in. \r\n\r\nWith your help, my students are thriving knowing they have a safe and comfortable space to come for counseling.","fullyFundedDate":1729036390517,"projectUrl":"project/calming-counseling-space/8814683/","projectTitle":"Calming Counseling Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8707750_orig.jpg?crop=596,596,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665754998817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707750"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61762","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":482,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.2,"schoolId":61762,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arthur D Healey Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arthur D Healey Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/somerville-public-schools/arthur-d-healey-elementary-school/61762"}