{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James F Condon K8 School","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9901027,"projectId":9106305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 8th grade science classroom! The materials you provided have made an incredible difference in how my students learn and engage with science. We used your donations to create a dedicated \"think space\" in our classroom, an area where students can collaborate, plan their investigations, and work through complex problems together. This space has become the heart of our classroom, and I see students naturally gravitating there during labs to discuss their observations, troubleshoot experiments, and build on each other's ideas.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited. They immediately wanted to know what we'd be doing with everything, and I could see them looking at our classroom differently, like it was truly their space for exploration. The comfort level in the room has noticeably increased. Students who were previously hesitant to participate are now more willing to ask questions and take risks in their learning. Having the right tools and an inviting space has helped them feel like real scientists.\r\nWe're currently working our way through some hands-on labs that would have been difficult without your support. Next, we'll be diving deeper into chemistry concepts, and the think space will be essential for students to design their own investigations and work collaboratively. Your contribution didn't just provide materials, it gave my students confidence and a sense of belonging in science. Thank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1746728127785,"projectUrl":"project/transform-our-classroom-help-us-create/9106305/","projectTitle":"Transform Our Classroom: Help Us Create an Engaging Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9901027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737385343135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901027"},{"teacherId":9725022,"projectId":9318069,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has been completely transformed—and the impact on my students has been immediate and joyful. The moment they walked in and saw the new shelves, cozy seating, and fresh books, their faces absolutely lit up. Several students gasped, and one whispered, \"It looks like a real bookstore!\" Within minutes, they were exploring the new titles, making book \"wish lists,\" and settling into corners with books that truly excited them. One of my reluctant readers even asked if he could stay in from recess to keep reading—a moment that perfectly captured the difference your support has made.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to meaningful use. Students are participating in weekly independent reading rotations, book talks, and small-group reading conferences using the new materials. Our updated selection of diverse, high-interest texts has allowed every student to find something that speaks to them—whether graphic novels, mysteries, nonfiction, or stories featuring characters who look like them or share similar experiences. Reading time has quickly become the part of the day they look forward to most, and the new library setup has created a welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages independence and fosters genuine enthusiasm for reading.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our class include launching student book clubs and beginning a reading challenge where students set personal goals and track their progress using the new reading tools. With the continued excitement the library makeover has sparked, I know my students will take on these challenges with confidence and pride. Your support has not only refreshed a physical space—it has reignited a love of reading for so many of my students. Thank you for making this transformation possible.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1746786158198,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-library-makeover/9318069/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Library Makeover!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ligon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9725022_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y692&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754335408944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9725022"},{"teacherId":9725022,"projectId":9259039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our Kindness Campaign project for third grade. Because of you, my students now have meaningful opportunities to learn, practice, and celebrate kindness each day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helped us build a positive classroom environment where students feel valued and empowered to spread kindness throughout our school. The materials you funded are already making an impact—students are eagerly engaging in activities that teach empathy, responsibility, and compassion. Their excitement is contagious, and it is truly inspiring to watch them take pride in becoming leaders of kindness.\r\n\r\nYour support shows our students that their growth and well-being matter to people beyond our classroom walls. That message alone is powerful, and I cannot thank you enough for helping make this experience possible.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in our project. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746032616542,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-counts-tools-to-help-third-gra/9259039/","projectTitle":"Kindness Counts: Tools to Help Third Graders Lead with Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ligon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9725022_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y692&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754335408944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9725022"},{"teacherId":252322,"projectId":9725935,"letterContent":"THANK YOU! Your generosity has funded my students' Zen Den, and it is one of the most beautiful spaces in any classroom in the building! Plants and nature are known to naturally decrease stress, and since I can't always take the kids into nature, you have helped me to bring nature to them! \r\nI set up the tapestry and trees when the students were out of the classroom, so they were pleasantly surprised when they came in and saw how amazing it looked. One of my students said, \"WOW! Now I can really calm down!\" It had the impact for the classroom that I was hoping: providing my students with an explicit space, where they can process their emotions safely. Thank you for supporting my students and giving them this gift of learning self-regulatory skills in a calm space. You have provided them with a space for right now, where they are learning skills for the real world and their futures!","fullyFundedDate":1761932035587,"projectUrl":"project/zen-den-calming-space/9725935/","projectTitle":"Zen Den- Calming Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp252322_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472605211815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carolinealexis"},{"teacherId":3771938,"projectId":9770847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my STEM Scholars! The soil and hanging pots helped us create a classroom \"living lab,\" where students are studying plant growth and learning about environmental science. The chocolate has made our science lessons extra fun, and we've used it to explore melting, insulation, and engineering design.\r\n\r\nMy students, many of whom are English Language Learners, are thriving with these hands-on projects. They're building confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while discovering that science is something they can do.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my scholars grow and learn through meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1760647679439,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-curiosity/9770847/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Curiosity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bourque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3771938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499458802783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bourque"},{"teacherId":9550117,"projectId":9567346,"letterContent":"Your gratitude has helped my classroom tremendously. Being able to provide items that represents the students, and their cultures has brought so much joy to them as they are realizing the items may resemble themselves or family. \r\n\r\nThe sensory needs of my students are being met daily with the variety of art supplies. Making collages and joyful paintings daily help regulate the students during times of over stimulation. \r\nI'm forever grateful for all those that helped my students and I!! You all rock!!","fullyFundedDate":1758818491996,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself/9567346/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743849585962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9550117"},{"teacherId":3771938,"projectId":9752177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students stay fueled for STEM! When their tummies are full, their brains are ready to build, create, and explore. Because of your generosity, they have the energy they need to dive into hands-on experiments, exciting engineering challenges, and projects that make them feel like real scientists and inventors.\r\nSnacks may seem small, but they make a huge difference. Instead of thinking about how hungry they are, they can focus on testing ideas, solving problems, and working together. Your support means more discoveries, more teamwork, and a lot more smiles in our classroom.\r\nThank you for believing in us and helping make learning fun (and delicious)!","fullyFundedDate":1759493792009,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds/9752177/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bourque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3771938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499458802783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bourque"},{"teacherId":252322,"projectId":9534353,"letterContent":"Thank you so much!! Your generous contributions to my \"Starting Off Healthy\" project has allowed my students to enjoy a healthy snack every day! This year, my students all receive free lunch and are unable to provide themselves with snacks. Your support is not only providing them with snacks to support their learning focus, but it's also giving them access to healthy options! \r\nI wish you could have seen their faces when we opened the boxes! (I meant to take a picture, but I got caught up in their excitement!) They were so happy and one student even said, \"it's so nice that other people care about us!\" That quote says it all! \r\nThank you for caring about others, and thank you for contributing to my class. You are the best!","fullyFundedDate":1758842322280,"projectUrl":"project/starting-off-healthy/9534353/","projectTitle":"Starting Off Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp252322_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472605211815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carolinealexis"},{"teacherId":3771938,"projectId":9545460,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new STEM materials, they were so excited to start exploring and creating. They immediately began working together on hands-on challenges, sharing ideas, and testing their own designs. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and teamwork in action.\r\nThese supplies have quickly become an important part of our classroom. They allow students to experiment, problem-solve, and collaborate comfortably, building both confidence and creativity. The materials help me guide meaningful lessons while giving students the freedom to explore and bring their ideas to life.\r\nThanks to your support, my students are more engaged, confident, and inspired to see themselves as future scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers. Your generosity has made hands-on STEM learning exciting, accessible, and impactful. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758152840105,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-ideas-hands-on-stem-lea/9545460/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Ideas: Hands-On STEM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bourque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3771938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499458802783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bourque"},{"teacherId":3771938,"projectId":9329267,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new soccer ball, basketball, and classroom supplies, their faces lit up. At recess, they immediately organized a soccer game. Afterward, they shared a snack using the forks you provided—turning a regular recess into a true team-building moment.\r\nThe lotion, Dial soap, hand sanitizer, tissues, and disinfecting wipes help us stay clean and healthy after games, keeping students focused and ready to learn. The pencils, felt, and dry-erase erasers are supporting smooth transitions from play to classwork. The teamwork students practice outside is now showing up in small-group lessons and activities.\r\nWe'll keep using these materials to build cooperation and responsibility in everything we do. Thanks to your support, my students are learning that preparation and teamwork matter both on the field and in the classroom. Your kindness has truly strengthened our classroom community. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1754934723752,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-skills-and-teamwork-in-the-classr/9329267/","projectTitle":"Soccer Skills and Teamwork in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bourque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3771938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499458802783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bourque"},{"teacherId":4727568,"projectId":9275469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your support is making a big difference for my students. No child should go hungry, and with your help, I can now provide snacks to ensure my students feel better and do better in school. When they have regular access to food, they thrive both academically. Our school's breakfast and lunch programs are essential, but there are still gaps after the school day ends. Thanks to your contribution. \r\nYour kindness is truly helping my students focus, grow, and succeed. Thank you again for making such a meaningful impact!\"","fullyFundedDate":1746786982563,"projectUrl":"project/summer-snacks/9275469/","projectTitle":"Summer Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beazer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4727568_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663084784961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4727568"},{"teacherId":4727568,"projectId":9115621,"letterContent":"Thanks to your contribution of math games, students are more engaged and excited about learning. They love playing the games, which helps them make connections they couldn't before, and the games reinforce what we learn in class. Students can now instantly show me if they understand a concept, and I can quickly assess their understanding.\r\nThank you for allowing me to share my vision for a more exciting and effective math education with my students and for helping us create a more positive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746713333349,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-fun-with-games/9115621/","projectTitle":"Making Math Fun With Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beazer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4727568_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663084784961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4727568"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41144","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":518,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"8.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.5,"schoolId":41144,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about James F Condon K8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"James F Condon K8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/james-condon-elementary-school/41144"}