{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John K Tarbox Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6621968,"projectId":10471283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in helping provide our classroom with much-needed paper supplies! Your kindness is making a meaningful difference for my first graders and helping ensure they have the materials they need to learn, create, and succeed.\r\n\r\nPaper is one of the most essential and frequently used resources in a first-grade classroom. From practicing handwriting and building reading skills to completing math activities and creating hands-on projects, we use paper throughout every single school day. Having an abundance of copy paper and colorful paper allows me to create engaging lessons, differentiated learning materials, and fun activities that bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I want my students to have every opportunity to practice new skills, express their creativity, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Your generosity helps make that possible while allowing me to focus more of my time and resources on meeting the individual needs of my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that even the simplest classroom supplies can have a tremendous impact on young learners. Your support means so much to our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful to have a community that believes in the importance of education.","fullyFundedDate":1789567902399,"projectUrl":"project/paper-makes-learning-possible/10471283/","projectTitle":"Paper Makes Learning Possible!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6621968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673661837824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6621968"},{"teacherId":6621968,"projectId":10308286,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in helping provide essential classroom supplies for my first graders! Your support means more than you know and will make a wonderful difference in our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, my students will have access to crayons, erasers, glue sticks, scissors, dry erase materials, and other important tools that help make learning hands-on, engaging, and fun! These supplies will allow my students to express their creativity, practice important skills, and participate in meaningful learning activities without worrying about having the materials they need.\r\n\r\nAs a first-grade teacher, I see firsthand how quickly classroom supplies are used and how important it is for every child to have access to the same learning opportunities. Your generosity helps take that burden off families and ensures that all of my students have the tools they need to feel confident and successful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your kindness is helping create a classroom filled with creativity, excitement, and endless opportunities to learn and grow. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1787158108919,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-a-bright-first-grade-y/10308286/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for a Bright First Grade Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6621968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673661837824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6621968"},{"teacherId":6621968,"projectId":10006027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of flexible seating has made such a positive difference for my first graders. Having different seating options allows students to move, stay focused, and find a comfortable space where they can do their best learning.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, sitting still for long periods can be challenging. These flexible seating options help them regulate their bodies, stay engaged, and feel successful throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is becoming a more comfortable, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they feel supported, excited, and ready to learn! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1778040425139,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-that-fits-every-lea/10006027/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom That Fits Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6621968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673661837824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6621968"},{"teacherId":10272846,"projectId":10306167,"letterContent":"My students are using their new resources every day to become more independent, organized, and ready to learn! The mailboxes and folders help them keep track of their work, while pencil holders and crayons ensure they have the supplies they need to participate in lessons and express their creativity. The fidget tools give students who have lots of energy a way to keep their hands busy while remaining seated and engaged during instruction. These resources support our daily classroom routines and help us make the most of our learning time!\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see their new supplies! Many of my first graders come to school without the materials they need, and supplies can easily get lost or broken as they learn how to care for their belongings. Having their own materials makes them feel prepared and excited to participate in classroom activities. They especially love having new crayons for creative projects and fidget tools that help them feel comfortable and focused while learning.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building the organizational skills, independence, and focus my students will need as they prepare for second grade. We will practice using our mailboxes and folders to keep track of assignments, taking care of our classroom supplies, and using fidget tools responsibly to support learning. With these resources, my students will have more opportunities to complete their work, participate in lessons, and show what they know. I am so grateful to our donors for helping create a classroom where my students feel supported, prepared, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1784269435687,"projectUrl":"project/keep-these-first-graders-prepared/10306167/","projectTitle":"Keep These First Graders Prepared","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hobart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10272846_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781177260063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10272846"},{"teacherId":10629187,"projectId":10540997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials! My students have been loving the weighted lap pad and new mailboxes. The weighted lap pad has been so helpful for so many students. They were so excited when I showed them it. They love using it to help calm them down or stay focused while learning. The mailboxes have also been such a big hit. Students are loving the independence and responsibilities they have with their mailboxes. They love being able to put their work in the mailboxes and being able to easily pack everything up at the end of the day. So many students look forward to seeing them filled with papers. \r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. My students and I are so very grateful for the donations. We appreciate it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1789567901981,"projectUrl":"project/calm-organized-and-ready-to-learn/10540997/","projectTitle":"Calm, Organized and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grava","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10629187_orig.jpg?crop=3686,3686,x0,y233&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787615025367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10629187"},{"teacherId":6621968,"projectId":9897746,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your support of our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your generosity, our first grade classroom now has the supplies we need, including pencils, paper, and other essential materials that help our students learn and grow every day.\r\n\r\nIn first grade, students are building foundational skills that will stay with them for a lifetime. Having access to these materials allows them to fully participate in lessons, practice their writing, and share their thinking with confidence. Your donation helps remove barriers so that every child can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your kindness shows my students that there are people who care about their education and believe in their success. That message is powerful and lasting.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for making a meaningful impact on my students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1763322671551,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-praise-and-progress/9897746/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Praise, and Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6621968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673661837824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6621968"},{"teacherId":6621968,"projectId":10076382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, my first grade students now have the essential supplies they need—pencils, paper, and other materials that help make learning possible each and every day.\r\n\r\nThese simple tools make a huge difference in our classroom. With fresh pencils in hand and paper to share their ideas, my students are able to practice writing, solve problems, and express their creativity with confidence. It may seem small, but having their own supplies helps them feel prepared, independent, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support creates a positive and welcoming learning environment where all students can succeed. My class is so grateful for your generosity and for believing in their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772227170980,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-first-graders-organized-wri/10076382/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our First Graders Organized, Writing, and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6621968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673661837824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6621968"},{"teacherId":10272846,"projectId":10032372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The whiteboard markers, sandwich baggies, mesh zip-up bags, and snacks have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these supplies, many of our whiteboard markers were dried out, which made it difficult for students to fully participate in activities. With the new markers, students are now able to clearly show their thinking, practice skills, and stay engaged during lessons. One special moment was during a phonics activity where students used their whiteboards to build and change words—there was so much excitement as they were able to easily write, erase, and try again without frustration.\r\n\r\nThe mesh zip-up bags and sandwich baggies have also been incredibly helpful in keeping our classroom organized. Each student now has their own set of materials, which has created a sense of responsibility and independence. Students can quickly access what they need without disruptions, allowing for smoother transitions and more time spent learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, they were so excited! They loved having their own fresh materials and immediately took pride in keeping them organized in their individual bags.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these materials in our literacy and math centers, where students can independently practice skills and stay organized. These resources are helping us build routines that support focus, independence, and confidence in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support—it truly makes a difference in our classroom every day!","fullyFundedDate":1769191986791,"projectUrl":"project/math-supplies/10032372/","projectTitle":"Math Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hobart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10272846_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781177260063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10272846"},{"teacherId":8533483,"projectId":9351185,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us turn pages and open minds! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging, high-quality books that are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese new texts support essential reading skills such as building vocabulary, improving fluency, making inferences, identifying themes, and discussing characters' actions and motivations. We use the books for read-alouds, small-group discussions, partner reading, and independent reading time. Students are learning not just how to read the words on the page, but how to think deeply about what they read, ask questions, and make connections to their own lives and the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1749782159483,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-opening-minds/9351185/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Opening Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Getchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8533483_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658113334244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-getchell"},{"teacherId":6621968,"projectId":9249594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of diverse books. The students are truly captivated by them. every day there's a friendly competition to see who gets to read each book next. It has been wonderful to watch them connect with stories that reflect different cultures, experiences, and perspectives. These books have sparked new conversations, encouraged reluctant readers, and helped many students see themselves represented in ways they hadn't before.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also transformed our classroom library into a safe, welcoming space where students can go when they need a quiet moment, a mental break, or simply the comfort of a good book. It has become a place where they feel seen, supported, and excited to explore reading. I cannot express how much this has meant to our class. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for our students and for helping create a learning environment where every child feels valued.","fullyFundedDate":1750373679389,"projectUrl":"project/read-explore-grow-building-a-diverse/9249594/","projectTitle":"Read, Explore, Grow: Building a Diverse Book Collection for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6621968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673661837824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6621968"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60608","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":281,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.0,"schoolId":60608,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John K Tarbox Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John K Tarbox Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/lawrence-public-schools/john-k-tarbox-elementary-school/60608"}