{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James F Condon K8 School","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3771938,"projectId":9955341,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, my students were able to successfully launch a student-led service project called the School Snack Support Station. Inspired by the Service Stars missions, my students wanted to help care for their school community in a meaningful and practical way. They worked together to organize a station where any student in the school can take a snack when they need one. Throughout the day, students use the station to refuel so they can stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks arrived, my students were incredibly excited and proud. They immediately began sorting the crackers, chips, fruit snacks, and pretzels, carefully organizing the station and creating encouraging notes for their peers. Many students shared how good it felt to help others and to know their work would support classmates they may not even know. This project sparked powerful conversations about empathy, kindness, and taking care of one another.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students include maintaining the Snack Support Station, monitoring supplies, and continuing to spread awareness about its purpose throughout the school. They are learning responsibility, leadership, and teamwork as they ensure the station remains welcoming and accessible to all. This project has become an ongoing lesson in compassion and community care, driven entirely by student voice and ownership.","fullyFundedDate":1765559004863,"projectUrl":"project/school-snack-support-station/9955341/","projectTitle":"School Snack Support Station","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":9811634,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are diving into the wonders of STEM through hands-on exploration and creative problem-solving in ways that truly excite them. The journals, pens, and drawstring bags have become an essential part of our daily learning. Students are using their journals to record observations, sketch designs, collect data, and reflect on experiments in real time. The drawstring bags allow them to keep materials organized and ready for investigations, whether we are building, testing, or observing, helping them feel like real scientists and engineers.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled. They immediately asked when they could start using their journals and proudly labeled them as their science notebooks. Many students who are usually hesitant writers became eager to document their thinking, drawings, and predictions. Having their own supplies gave them a sense of ownership and responsibility, and it was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they realized their ideas mattered enough to be recorded.\r\n\r\nThanks to these resources, our next steps include deeper STEM investigations where students design solutions, test hypotheses, and revise their thinking based on evidence. We are using the journals to track long-term projects, reflect on challenges and successes, and strengthen critical thinking skills. These materials have turned lessons into meaningful experiences and helped create a classroom culture where curiosity, creativity, and perseverance thrive. Thank you again and again!","fullyFundedDate":1765401856041,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers/9811634/","projectTitle":"STEM Explorers!","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":9815272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my students and providing them with warm and cozy sweatshirts. Because of you, my students can stay warm while still being in school uniform. Your support allowed for me to make them school uniform sweatshirts on my Cricut, providing them the opportunity to afford school uniforms, (which is something their families struggle to afford independently). My students were so excited when they opened the sweatshirts. They smiled big and couldn't believe that the shirts were for them! Thank you for helping my students have equitable access!","fullyFundedDate":1761933177678,"projectUrl":"project/warm-uniforms-for-the-winter-cold/9815272/","projectTitle":"Warm Uniforms for the Winter Cold","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":9839518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Literacy Boost! project. Because of you, my students now have access to IXL English Language Arts, a program that meets them exactly where they are and helps them grow as readers and writers every day.\r\nThrough IXL, students are building important skills like reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and writing. The lessons adjust to each child's level, so students feel challenged but not overwhelmed. They receive instant feedback, which helps them learn from mistakes and keep trying something especially important for young learners.\r\nReading in our classroom now looks like focused faces, quiet determination, and joyful celebrations when students master a new skill. Children who once felt frustrated or unsure are gaining confidence and independence. One student proudly shared, \"I like IXL because it helps me when I get stuck,\" while another smiles every time they earn a new skill badge.\r\nBecause of you, my students feel supported, capable, and excited to learn. Thank you for giving them tools that are helping them believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1764687653297,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-boost/9839518/","projectTitle":"Literacy Boost!","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":7640044,"projectId":9358478,"letterContent":"Teaching emotions to students with visual impairments has a profound positive impact on their social, emotional, and cognitive development. For many students, visual cues like facial expressions and body language are primary ways to understand emotions in others. Without access to these cues, students with visual impairments may face challenges in interpreting social interactions, which can lead to feelings of isolation or misunderstanding. By explicitly teaching emotions through verbal descriptions, tactile materials, role-playing, and technology-based tools, educators can provide students with the vocabulary and strategies to recognize and respond to their own emotions and the emotions of others. This promotes greater social awareness and confidence in navigating relationships.\r\n\r\nMoreover, teaching emotions supports the development of self-regulation skills. When students can identify and label their feelings, they are better equipped to express themselves appropriately and cope with challenging situations. For example, learning the difference between frustration and disappointment can help a student communicate their needs more effectively rather than acting out. This emotional literacy also fosters empathy, allowing students to better understand how their actions affect others and respond sensitively in social contexts.\r\n\r\nFinally, integrating emotional education into the curriculum encourages inclusive classroom environments. Peers without visual impairments can engage in shared learning experiences that highlight diverse ways of understanding emotions, promoting mutual respect and collaboration. Students with visual impairments gain tools to participate fully in social and academic settings, reducing barriers to interaction and building a sense of belonging. Over time, these skills contribute to stronger relationships, improved mental health, and increased independence, laying a foundation for lifelong social and emotional competence.","fullyFundedDate":1756835574673,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-emotions-to-the-blind-and-visua/9358478/","projectTitle":"Teaching Emotions to the Blind and Visually Impaired","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7640044"},{"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"}],"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":67.4,"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"}