{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Daniel Brunton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9112679,"projectId":9679752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My young preschoolers learn a lot through sensory materials. \r\nThey are gaining fine motor skills, social skills, math and literacy skills ... all while having fun. \r\nThe sand helped my young learners gain some onside knowledge about what it was like to go to the beach. A few experienced this for the first time in our classroom. \r\nThe magnetic blocks brought about conversations about magnets and mini science lessons. The sensory blocks helped learners see and feel different textures in a safe and comfortable way. \r\nBeing able to change up the materials allows me to keep them interested and engaged in learning. With your help, my learners are building, counting, sorting and gaining skills that will help them now and onto the future. \r\nThank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1767456990427,"projectUrl":"project/learning-tools-for-self-regulation-life/9679752/","projectTitle":"Learning Tools For Self Regulation- Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9112679"},{"teacherId":9112679,"projectId":9869842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. \r\nThe kids love to play with the hopscotch rug. They practice number recognition and get their energy out practicing using their big muscles. They enjoy using the trampoline. I enjoy that they have a safe place to jump where I am not worried about it tipping over. (Bonus -- They are counting, practicing waiting their turn and working on gross motor skills). The dancing ribbons add fun to our indoor and outdoor play. \r\nThese items help my young learners to gain coordination and confidence. They are learning so much through movement and play due to your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1774312441383,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-into-learning-in-preschool/9869842/","projectTitle":"Jumping Into Learning in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9112679"},{"teacherId":10266313,"projectId":10469666,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have truly made a difference in the atmosphere in the library. Not only do students now have easier access to materials, but they also have more visual cues throughout the space to make their library experience a fun and successful one. \r\n\r\nOur library is an ever-changing landscape that I am constantly trying to improve for the wellbeing of our entire school community. Whether that means adding whiteboards to increase engagement, desk organizers to help with efficiency, or helpful signage for students to reference, everything contributes to making the library more useful and welcoming than ever before. We couldn't had done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1787184324000,"projectUrl":"project/sprucing-up-our-space-for-success/10469666/","projectTitle":"Sprucing Up Our Space for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Otero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10266313_orig.jpg?crop=915,915,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786566234004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bruntonlibrary"},{"teacherId":7633168,"projectId":7923562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and giving my students access to resources and opportunities that will help them learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to use these materials, and I know they will make learning more engaging and hands-on. Your kindness and support remind my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom an even better place to learn. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1699201228800,"projectUrl":"project/crazy-about-math/7923562/","projectTitle":"Crazy About Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7633168_orig.jpg?crop=1101,1101,x140,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604862412848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7633168"},{"teacherId":7633168,"projectId":6840390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and giving my students access to resources and opportunities that will help them learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to use these materials, and I know they will make learning more engaging and hands-on. Your kindness and support remind my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom an even better place to learn. We truly appreciate you!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1663702764852,"projectUrl":"project/lets-do-some-word-work/6840390/","projectTitle":"Let's Do Some Word Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7633168_orig.jpg?crop=1101,1101,x140,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604862412848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7633168"},{"teacherId":7633168,"projectId":6472266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and giving my students access to resources and opportunities that will help them learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to use these materials, and I know they will make learning more engaging and hands-on. Your kindness and support remind my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom an even better place to learn. We truly appreciate you!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1662564327349,"projectUrl":"project/celebration-time/6472266/","projectTitle":"Celebration Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7633168_orig.jpg?crop=1101,1101,x140,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604862412848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7633168"},{"teacherId":8300144,"projectId":9053926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our school library project on DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our elementary library now has an active, thriving STEM area packed with new supplies and engaging games that inspire curiosity and creativity every day. Our school library is a place where students come to explore, create, and discover the world around them. Literacy today goes beyond traditional books; it includes teaching our children how to think critically, solve problems, and understand technology. Before your donation, our library lacked the hands-on materials needed to bring science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to life. Young students learn best when they can experiment, build, and test their own ideas. Your gift has transformed a quiet space into a dynamic hub of discovery. It gives our children the chance to step into the roles of scientists, architects, and engineers right here in the library. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1738854445160,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead-help-us-revamp-our-mak/9053926/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM Ahead: Help Us Revamp Our Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trombley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8300144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792106401130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8300144"},{"teacherId":8300144,"projectId":8392456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our elementary school library! Because of your kindness, our eager students now have amazing, hands-on STEM materials that spark curiosity and turn reading into an active, creative adventure. Your wonderful gift helps these younger learners build critical thinking and problem-solving skills each single day. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our school community and the bright futures of all our students. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1723674642255,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-stem-learning/8392456/","projectTitle":"Building a Love For STEM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trombley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8300144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792106401130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8300144"},{"teacherId":9112679,"projectId":9487561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help. My students learned about casting for pets through the materials and resources that your donation made possible. It was helpful to have a variety of pet plushies for them to care for. \r\nThe doctor sets encourage them to do check ups and help care for any \"sick\" animals. They were able to use bowls, pretend food, carriers, and other \"toys\" to \r\nsee what really caring for a pet looked and felt like. \r\nThey also donated 2 boxes of pet supplies to our local animal shelter at the end of our service project which tied into the Pet Theme. \r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1761591355896,"projectUrl":"project/learning-kindness-compassion-through-c/9487561/","projectTitle":"Learning Kindness & Compassion Through Community Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9112679"},{"teacherId":5744227,"projectId":9150861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your courteus donation. Even though it is a little bit late, we love our table. This table allows students to sit in a small group to do lots of things. We have math and ELA small groups according to the curriculum. We also conduct assessments that are necessary for the students to achieve their goals and challenge them. The table is a hit and all the teachers comment on it. It's a wave table. That means it fits together like a puzzle. It can be small group or spread out for even small groups such as partners or teams.","fullyFundedDate":1753030196458,"projectUrl":"project/read-acrossthe-table/9150861/","projectTitle":"Read Across...The Table.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keenan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5744227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690212365866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5744227"},{"teacherId":9786032,"projectId":9632218,"letterContent":"The generous donation of the Numbers and Counting Game, My Body Sends a Signal, googly eyes, and dishes etc, has made a meaningful impact on my classroom by providing engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for my students. The Numbers and Counting Game has strengthened early math skills by helping students practice counting, number recognition, and problem-solving in a fun, interactive way. My Body Sends a Signal has become a valuable resource for teaching students about their emotions, body awareness, and self-regulation, encouraging meaningful discussions about recognizing feelings and responding appropriately.\r\n\r\nThe googly eyes and dishes have also enhanced creative and sensory learning experiences across multiple subjects. Students have used the googly eyes in art projects, literacy activities, and STEM challenges that promote creativity and fine motor development. The dishes have supported dramatic play, sorting activities, and hands-on learning centers, helping students build social skills, practice communication, and develop important math concepts such as sorting, counting, and comparing. These materials have increased student engagement, encouraged collaboration, and created a more interactive classroom environment where learning is both meaningful and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nBecause of this generous support, my students have greater access to high-quality learning materials that foster curiosity, confidence, and active participation. These resources have helped create a classroom where students are excited to explore, learn, and grow each day, and I am truly grateful for the positive difference they have made.","fullyFundedDate":1768082208395,"projectUrl":"project/busy-bees/9632218/","projectTitle":"Busy Bees","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9786032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783974272151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9786032"},{"teacherId":9786032,"projectId":9747361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these binoculars, they became a part of our science center. The children could not believe what they saw, the colors on the birds and the bugs how far they can see! They were so happy we had a line at the science center. The impact it made in the class was awesome kids being afraid of bugs to wanting to study them and bring the in the class as pets! We also used it to find letters around the class for recognizing their letters we made it into an ABC scavenger hunt which also was a great hit!","fullyFundedDate":1758824362261,"projectUrl":"project/my-five-senses/9747361/","projectTitle":"My Five Senses","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9786032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783974272151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9786032"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60876","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":314,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.0,"schoolId":60876,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Daniel Brunton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Daniel Brunton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/daniel-brunton-elementary-school/60876"}