{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Orchard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3985103,"projectId":5472176,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students now have the tools they need to feel comfortable, prepared, and excited to learn each day. The colored pencils, markers, pencil pouches, flexible seating stools, tissues, and name plates have all become part of our daily classroom routines in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nStudents use their pencil pouches every day to stay organized and responsible for their own supplies, which has helped build independence and reduce lost materials. The colored pencils and markers have brought our lessons to life—whether students are illustrating their writing, showing their thinking in math, or creating visual projects, they now have the tools to express themselves more clearly and creatively. The stools have been a favorite addition, giving students flexible seating options that help them stay focused and comfortable during small group work and independent tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were thrilled to have brand-new supplies just for them, and there was a noticeable sense of pride as they set up their pencil pouches and saw their names on their new name plates. Even something as simple as having tissues readily available has made a difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and keeping students comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we're able to continue building a classroom environment where students feel prepared, valued, and engaged. Moving forward, students will use these materials to support deeper learning through writing projects, collaborative group work, and hands-on activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom community. Thank you for helping create a space where my students can thrive each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1616716332181,"projectUrl":"project/returning-to-school/5472176/","projectTitle":"Returning to School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFarlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3985103_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475862407000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3985103"},{"teacherId":3985103,"projectId":4925763,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students now have the tools they need to feel comfortable, prepared, and excited to learn each day. The colored pencils, markers, pencil pouches, flexible seating stools, tissues, and name plates have all become part of our daily classroom routines in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nStudents use their pencil pouches every day to stay organized and responsible for their own supplies, which has helped build independence and reduce lost materials. The colored pencils and markers have brought our lessons to life—whether students are illustrating their writing, showing their thinking in math, or creating visual projects, they now have the tools to express themselves more clearly and creatively. The stools have been a favorite addition, giving students flexible seating options that help them stay focused and comfortable during small group work and independent tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were thrilled to have brand-new supplies just for them, and there was a noticeable sense of pride as they set up their pencil pouches and saw their names on their new name plates. Even something as simple as having tissues readily available has made a difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and keeping students comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we're able to continue building a classroom environment where students feel prepared, valued, and engaged. Moving forward, students will use these materials to support deeper learning through writing projects, collaborative group work, and hands-on activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom community. Thank you for helping create a space where my students can thrive each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1594997238606,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-fresh-start/4925763/","projectTitle":"New Year, Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFarlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3985103_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475862407000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3985103"},{"teacherId":3584269,"projectId":6837650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. It was to purchase library books that highlight characters from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The students were thrilled to see characters that looked like them on the covers of books on display. This has increased interest and engagement and reading. Students love to come down to the library during family events to show their parents our library and their favorite books. The parents are equally impressed by what they see as the publishing world has become much more diverse since they were in school.\r\n I am a strong believer in the idea that they have to be able to \"see it to believe it\" and this goes for seeing protagonists in books. They are the heroes of their own stories. These books help them see themselves as the heroes. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1663721375109,"projectUrl":"project/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/6837650/","projectTitle":"A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3584269_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x277,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587417498065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3584269"},{"teacherId":3584269,"projectId":4867636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project! It turned out we were on break for Covid for much longer than anticipated, but I was able to host on online Dash coding club, where students were able to practice their coding skills in a Virtual Dash neighborhood. Then when we returned to in person learning the students that had done participated virtually were able to be the \"supervisors\" for students needing support. \r\n Since the project was funded, I have continued to use the Dash Bots for years with students in 3rd - 5th grade. It is a highly requested activity, that sparks conversation, engagement, and teamwork. Thank you again.\r\nKirstin Joyce","fullyFundedDate":1587931535588,"projectUrl":"project/dash-into-robotics/4867636/","projectTitle":"Dash into Robotics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3584269_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x277,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587417498065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3584269"},{"teacherId":5738910,"projectId":6622304,"letterContent":"Your generous donation made a meaningful impact on our classroom library and our students. Because of your support, we were able to add engaging, age-appropriate books that reflect a variety of interests, reading levels, and experiences. Students are excited to explore new stories and have more opportunities to choose books that spark their curiosity and encourage a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe expanded library has helped increase student engagement during independent reading, supported literacy growth, and provided more opportunities for students to build vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence as readers. Having access to a wider selection of books also allows us to better meet the individual needs of every learner.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where students are inspired to read, learn, and grow every day. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1660056398252,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/6622304/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5738910_orig.jpg?crop=1337,1337,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654208921087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5738910"},{"teacherId":10088478,"projectId":9850687,"letterContent":"My students and I have been putting our new resources to great use, and they've already made a meaningful difference in our classroom routines. The new fidgets and sand timers have become essential tools in our \"take a break\" area, giving students a calm, structured way to reset when they feel sad, frustrated, or overwhelmed. The green and white drawer organizers have also been a huge help for me, I can now prep all of our lessons for the week in advance, which keeps our small‑group instruction running smoothly. During social‑emotional learning, the books about being a good listener, handling frustration, and the \"making good choices\" puzzle have helped my students make real‑world connections and practice the skills they need to navigate their day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were absolutely thrilled. They were so motivated during our lesson because they knew we would get to unbox everything together afterward. Watching their excitement and pride as they explored the new tools reminded me how much these resources matter to them. \r\n\r\nRight now, we are continuing to strengthen our social‑emotional learning routines as my students get ready for first or second grade. We are practicing how to take breaks appropriately, how to manage frustration, and how to transition between activities with more independence. The resources you provided have given us a strong foundation, and we hope to add even more tools that help students regulate their emotions and navigate their day with confidence. We are so grateful for the positive impact you've made on our classroom community. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1771342505205,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-skills-and-self-regulation/9850687/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Skills and Self-Regulation in Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angelo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10088478_orig.png?crop=737,737,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771728205915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10088478"},{"teacherId":1952966,"projectId":9874125,"letterContent":"Thank you, integrating Sphero Indi robots into my Computer Science classes has had a meaningful impact on student engagement and learning. They make abstract concepts in coding and problem-solving tangible and accessible, even for my youngest learners. Students are excited to experiment, collaborate, and think critically as they guide the robots using color-coded tiles, building foundational computational thinking skills without needing screens. This play-based approach supports diverse learners, encourages perseverance through trial and error, and fosters a classroom environment where curiosity and creativity thrive.\r\nBeyond coding skills, the Indi robots have strengthened their social-emotional and collaborative competencies. Students work together to design paths, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate successes, developing communication and teamwork skills in the process. The integration of these robots across subject areas including math, literacy, and science has created richer, cross-curricular learning experiences that keep students motivated and invested. Thank you, for your continued support of my students learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771342505395,"projectUrl":"project/little-coders-big-ideas-empowering-k2/9874125/","projectTitle":"Little Coders, Big Ideas: Empowering K–2 With Sphero Indi","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1952966_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505247176190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-costigan"},{"teacherId":9523352,"projectId":10036958,"letterContent":"Thank you SOOO much for supporting our school!! Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference for our students, especially those with sensory and self-regulation needs!!! I have been able to support with various classrooms and students.\r\n\r\nThe sensory-seeking items you helped provide have become an important part of some classroom environments. These materials have been especially beneficial for our preschool students and children with needs such as autism, helping them develop regulation and self-soothing skills throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these tools, we have already seen positive improvements in students' ability to calm their bodies, remain engaged in learning activities, and transition more successfully between tasks. Having access to these supports has created a more comfortable and inclusive environment where students can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1769645371194,"projectUrl":"project/self-regulation-tools/10036958/","projectTitle":"Self Regulation Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523352"},{"teacherId":3584269,"projectId":9754972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the 2 Pocket Talk handheld translators. This has made a world of difference in me being about to interact with the second language learners in our school. When students are new to a school, there is already so much for them to get used to and for them not to be able to interact adequately to have their needs met is frustrating for everyone. \r\nThese translators allow me to give directions, explanations and even translate books for the students. They can also respond to questions and share in their native language and translate back. This allows students to share their knowledge and experiences with everyone in their classes.\r\n I am so grateful for the support of outside donors like you in supporting all learners. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768429048755,"projectUrl":"project/just-say-it/9754972/","projectTitle":"Just \"Say\" It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3584269_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x277,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587417498065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3584269"},{"teacherId":3584269,"projectId":9750048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our Nosotros Leemos en espanol project. The students were so excited to see their favorite characters and titles in Spanish. Our school has many second language learners with the greatest population of Spanish speakers. The books are being checked out and shared with their families as well.\r\n Some of our students are deciding to check out the English and Spanish version with a friend so that they can buddy up and read together. I love seeing this! I demonstrated how I as an English speaker with a little Spanish knowledge can use them to help me inprove my Spanish knowledge. \r\nThank you again for supporting us. It helps me to meet the needs of all learners in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1769041508195,"projectUrl":"project/nosotros-leemos-en-espanol-we-read-in/9750048/","projectTitle":"Nosotros Leemos en espanol - We Read in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3584269_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x277,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587417498065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3584269"},{"teacherId":8958228,"projectId":9704396,"letterContent":"Thank you so mu7ch for the resources for our classroom library! The students were so excited to get the new books. the Dog Man and the Fly Guy books have been an especially big hit! We have also been reading the Magic Tree House books together as a class at the end of the day, and the students have really been enjoying this clam end to their day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for this supplies as giving the students books that they are interested in has made them more excited for independent reading time, and is creating a love for reading in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1767456990771,"projectUrl":"project/library-for-little-learners/9704396/","projectTitle":"Library for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8958228_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709493591732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958228"},{"teacherId":8958228,"projectId":9983815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies to help my students finish off the year with a bang! My students use to tools provided in this project as they are preparing for third grade!\r\nMy students LOVE to do math on white boards, so the white board markers and clipboards have really kept them engaged as they are developing critical skills that will aid them in the next school year!\r\n\r\nThe stickers that came as a replacement item have also been a great motivator for the students as they are getting prepared for summer, it helps to keep inspiring them to work.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the supplies and the support you offer to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768438590174,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-finish-the-year-strong/9983815/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Finish the Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8958228_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709493591732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958228"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60885","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":580,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":73.6,"schoolId":60885,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Indian Orchard Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Indian Orchard Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/indian-orchard-elementary-school/60885"}