{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Benjamin Swan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7380143,"projectId":6045714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. They have been working very hard at learning and they were overjoyed when they saw these gifts when they got back from break. This class deserved it so much. Having donors like you that help us teachers is truly amazing. They love the matching letter monkeys, and they are working very hard to earn the smelly stickers. They are such big motivators. Thank you so much again for supporting my class at Swan and for investing in the children of Springfield.","fullyFundedDate":1639872446138,"projectUrl":"project/give-the-gift-of-learning/6045714/","projectTitle":"Give the Gift of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cournoyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7380143_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597279852583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7380143"},{"teacherId":7380143,"projectId":9470906,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for donating to my project. The start of the year has gone very smoothly because of your generous donations. My kids loved the lighting in the room that makes it feel like home. They were also very organized by keeping all of their materials in their colorful pencil cases. I loved the trishaped pencils in lots of colors, the kids also love them as well. They are by far my favorite. The kids have settled into learning and are doing amazing. Thank you again for being so supportive to the teachers and students in Springfield, especially my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755730976854,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-rocks-the-new-year/9470906/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Rocks the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cournoyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7380143_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597279852583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7380143"},{"teacherId":9067516,"projectId":9784735,"letterContent":"It is with heartfelt thanks and gratitude that I confer thank you on behalf of my students. All the products that we've received; bounty wipes, puff napkins, disinfectant Clorox wipes are all being used as soon as we got the delivery.\r\nOur classroom is now looking, feeling, and smelling much fresher than before. The desks are now wiped on a daily basis which is good since we are in the flu season.\r\nOther classrooms also benefited from your generous donations because we are able to share some of our supplies with them. They too are really appreciative of our extended kindness towards them.","fullyFundedDate":1771448345716,"projectUrl":"project/essential-kit/9784735/","projectTitle":"Essential Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Downer-Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9067516"},{"teacherId":3847284,"projectId":9767759,"letterContent":"Thank you for the calming classroom dividers. I am able to create a quiet area for my special needs students. When a student needs an area to de-escalate, the partitions can be easily put together to create a safe calming area. \r\n\r\nI am also able to create a partition to separate centers to allow students more space to work and play. This will help students focus better on the task at hand. These dividers are great because they are portable and light weight and can be moved to different area of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769210099038,"projectUrl":"project/calming-classroom-dividers/9767759/","projectTitle":"Calming Classroom Dividers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3847284_orig.jpg?crop=1742,1742,x0,y336&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632573142281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3847284"},{"teacherId":6720420,"projectId":9643166,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving to my students and helping enhance their day with fun and learning. They were so excited about being able to enjoy playing their own instruments and making music while they were dancing to our most popular YouTube videos. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, having new, larger bins have helped keep our Dramatic Play items more organized and not scattered throughout the center during cleanup time. I have to say, I have been impressed with their ability to utilize the bins exactly as I anticipated. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping make the littlest learners a priority with your donations! We truly appreciate all of your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760693780374,"projectUrl":"project/pretend-play-and-percussion/9643166/","projectTitle":"Pretend, Play, and Percussion!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Janisieski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6720420_orig.jpg?crop=680,680,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686317536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethjanisieski"},{"teacherId":10055961,"projectId":9412811,"letterContent":"This year has been a challenge. These donations has truly furnished our classroom with love. The parents are very appreciative and loves that the community supports the academic growth of their children. As a special education teacher, I know these students often feel unseen. Our morning meeting is very important. The pictures are bright and durable thanks to the donated resources. These resources ensures these students will not get left behind. Thank you for contributing to my student's future.","fullyFundedDate":1750092037788,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-exceptional-students-as/9412811/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Exceptional Students. (ASD) Awesome and Deserving Students.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalimah Abdur-Rahman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752241897432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055961"},{"teacherId":10293215,"projectId":9771254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. Our students have greatly improved their ability to focus and stay on task by having all of their materials available to them right at their desk. They also enjoyed all of the fun colors and the ability to pick their favorite one to have at their seat. Some students have benefited from being able to use sensory tools while they are learning to help them focus. All of he students have also been inspired to work hard and try their best by earning fidget toys from the prize box!","fullyFundedDate":1760372297110,"projectUrl":"project/increase-learning-time-for-little-learne/9771254/","projectTitle":"Increase Learning Time For Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293215"},{"teacherId":8398223,"projectId":9076587,"letterContent":"Dry erase markers are used so much in the classroom. Between getting lost, being dried up, and taken home, markers are always being used. Likewise, students use markers, scissors, and the erase boards for different learning activities such as color, drawing, solving math work, practicing spelling and so forth. I use the sticky tack to put up anchor charts on the walls and use it a lot as we are in a new school building and are not allowed to use tape. The hooks are used to hold up important documents such as MA frameworks and district standards.","fullyFundedDate":1738854445016,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies/9076587/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Endo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8398223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723643321325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missendo"},{"teacherId":8398223,"projectId":9488146,"letterContent":"These caddy's were originally used at groups to store class materials such as pencils, scissors, crayons, and glue. We soon found out these kept falling by the movement of desks being moved. Additionally, the pieces kept falling off. They now store other classroom materials that are not always constantly accessed by the students such as big expo markers and teacher materials. Although they did not work out for this classroom, most of them are stored away and will hopefully be reintroduced to my class next year.","fullyFundedDate":1757509112267,"projectUrl":"project/math-tool-boxes-and-new-headphones/9488146/","projectTitle":"Math Tool Boxes and New Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Endo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8398223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723643321325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missendo"},{"teacherId":8398223,"projectId":9582057,"letterContent":"Students had bins for reading centers. Students were in need of math bins where they could store their math manipulative and math work they complete during math centers. These bins are all green to help them differentiate between their reading work bins and their math bins. Students have been working on consistently and independently pulling out their math bins which they pull out during Whole group math and occupy throughout math centers. This helps students stay organized and keep all their math tools in one place.","fullyFundedDate":1757539191953,"projectUrl":"project/work-bins/9582057/","projectTitle":"Work Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Endo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8398223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723643321325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missendo"},{"teacherId":8398223,"projectId":9634822,"letterContent":"Students have class store every other Fridays. students look forward to it every time. Students have classroom money based on US currency which students use to purchase things from the store. Students absolutely love the spinners, squishy balls, and play-doh. I alternate the things and add new prizes every time we do store. Student are encouraged to take their wallets home and count their money. Students are motivated to listen, follow directions, complete work. And complete expectations. Students enjoy the classroom store!","fullyFundedDate":1758670715980,"projectUrl":"project/updated-classroom-store/9634822/","projectTitle":"Updated Classroom Store!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Endo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8398223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723643321325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missendo"},{"teacherId":7167692,"projectId":9453856,"letterContent":"On behalf of Swan School I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous contribution to our school. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students, and we are truly appreciative of your commitment to making our school community a more vibrant place. \r\n\r\nThe faces of our students instantly lit up as they saw our school store cabinets fill up with some amazing incentives thanks to you and your donation. From art supplies to invisible pens, to jump ropes there was truly something that spoke to each child. These incentives helped our Seahawks to put their best foot forward and work to collect their good behavior Hawkeye tickets so they could \"shop\" the school store. \r\n\r\nThe excitement and enthusiasm we witnessed among our students has been remarkable. Since opening our school store, we have seen a decline in student behavior and office referrals!","fullyFundedDate":1760737114553,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-to-put-our-best-foot-forward/9453856/","projectTitle":"Incentives to Put Our Best Foot Forward!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7167692"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60883","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":486,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":68.8,"schoolId":60883,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Benjamin Swan Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Benjamin Swan Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/homer-street-elementary-school/60883"}