{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kensington International School","outOfStateSupporters":26.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8012705,"projectId":9721514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our financial literacy project! Because of your generosity, our students now have the opportunity to learn valuable money management skills through a hands-on school store experience.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in our classroom has been incredible — students are eager to earn and save their classroom currency to purchase fun items like pens, slime, and fidgets. These rewards have made learning about budgeting, saving, and spending both meaningful and motivating. It's been amazing to watch students make thoughtful choices, set goals, and feel proud of their financial decisions.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping our students build lifelong skills in responsibility, decision-making, and financial awareness — all while having fun! Thank you for making this learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758386581115,"projectUrl":"project/learning-financial-literacy-at-the-schoo/9721514/","projectTitle":"Learning Financial Literacy at the School Store!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012705_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634913666877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012705"},{"teacherId":8012705,"projectId":9464615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of soccer balls! My students were so excited the moment they saw them — they couldn't wait to get outside and play. We've been using the soccer balls during recess and physical education to build teamwork, practice communication, and encourage healthy ways to manage stress and energy throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was watching students who are usually more reserved join in games and laugh with their classmates. It's been wonderful to see how these new resources have brought our group closer together.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using soccer as part of our lessons on cooperation and emotional regulation, helping students recognize how movement can support both their physical and mental well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible — your generosity truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1753397362846,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-more-than-a-sport/9464615/","projectTitle":"Soccer: More Than a Sport","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012705_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634913666877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012705"},{"teacherId":8004566,"projectId":9328524,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me create such an amazing atmosphere for my students. These materials help me be able to bond and create a personal relationship with my students. I love being able to write them personal letters. They love getting mail in their mailbox. \r\n\r\nBeing able to give my students a little gift (a note card, sticker and a pencil) for their birthdays makes their day a little brighter. \r\n\r\nBuilding a relationship with your students is so important and this project has helped me create a special bond. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1753397358664,"projectUrl":"project/just-for-you/9328524/","projectTitle":"Just for You","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Podworski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8004566_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x53,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673365754808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspodworski"},{"teacherId":8012705,"projectId":9381473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project to provide uniform pants for our students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of many children and families in our school community. You have definitely helped us Dress for Success!\r\n\r\nFor some of our students, having access to proper school uniforms can be a daily challenge. Your donation helped meet this very real need, allowing students to feel comfortable, confident, and included. Something as simple as having the right pair of uniform pants removes a barrier to learning and helps students focus on what truly matters — their education.\r\n\r\nWe have been able to stock our uniform closet at school, and provide direct clothes and uniforms to targeted families in need. We are also able to support students who have accidents and spills during the day so they can get right back to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755730978789,"projectUrl":"project/dressed-for-success/9381473/","projectTitle":"Dressed for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012705_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634913666877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012705"},{"teacherId":8012705,"projectId":9421371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our project that provided soccer balls, footballs, and jump ropes for our students. Your contribution has brought energy, joy, and meaningful opportunities for movement to our school community.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, our students have been actively engaged in play that not only builds physical strength but also nurtures emotional well-being. Many of our students rely on physical activity as a healthy coping skill to manage stress, regulate emotions, and refocus during the school day. Whether it's joining a quick game of soccer, tossing a football with a friend, or jumping rope at recess, these activities give students safe and positive outlets for their energy and emotions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only supported active play, but also helped our students develop lifelong coping strategies that support their emotional growth and well-being. Thank you for believing in our kids and giving them the tools to move, play, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1750603351313,"projectUrl":"project/sports-are-a-coping-skill/9421371/","projectTitle":"Sports Are A Coping Skill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012705_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634913666877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012705"},{"teacherId":9695157,"projectId":9191777,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of science experiment materials, which will bring immense joy and excitement to the young children aged 3 to 5 years old. Your kindness and support open up a world of wonderful learning opportunities, sparking curiosity and wonder in their young minds. It's inspiring to see how your generosity helps foster a love for science and discovery from such a young age.\r\n\r\nThe children are going to be thrilled as they explore, experiment, and learn through hands-on activities made possible by your thoughtful contribution. Seeing their faces light up with excitement as they uncover new things is truly heartwarming. Your donation not only enriches their educational journey but also instills a sense of joy and enthusiasm for learning that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are filled with happiness knowing that your support makes a meaningful difference in their development. This act of kindness nurtures their natural curiosity and encourages a lifelong passion for exploration and knowledge. Thank you for your generosity—it truly makes a positive impact and inspires us all to keep fostering the bright minds of tomorrow.\r\n\r\nWe were so busy enjoying our time exploring that we forgot to take pictures!","fullyFundedDate":1746654303633,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientist/9191777/","projectTitle":"Little Scientist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695157"},{"teacherId":8012705,"projectId":9371936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us the resources to build token boards for our students. The picture I attached is a token board I was able to make for a student who is struggling in the morning. Having the velcro on hand made it so much easier to be able to meet the needs of our students, and provide a quick behavioral intervention for them! I am excited to continue to be able to work with students, teachers, and families to develop age appropriate tools that work to improve student skills, and play off of student strengths and interests!","fullyFundedDate":1748296511173,"projectUrl":"project/token-boards-and-more/9371936/","projectTitle":"Token Boards and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012705_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634913666877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012705"},{"teacherId":8012705,"projectId":9376683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing up with the photo printer! We are so excited to be able to increase the representation of our students on our school campus. Our students have been so excited to see pictures of themselves on the walls! The first picture is a project where students showcase where they come from. Eventually we are excited to have a student photography group that will work to take pictures of students and staff. This project has helped up show off our amazing student smiles and diversity!","fullyFundedDate":1748296513243,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-representation/9376683/","projectTitle":"Increasing Representation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012705_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634913666877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012705"},{"teacherId":9695157,"projectId":9057719,"letterContent":"In our classroom, the sandbox in the corner quickly became the center of excitement as the children gathered around, eager and curious. Their hands pick up the tools to dig into the soft colorful sand, digging for mystery items hidden beneath the surface. With every scoop, the room buzzed with anticipation. Suddenly, a joyful shout echoed as one student uncovered a pile of colorful small pop-its, their textured surfaces ready to be pressed and popped. Not long after, another child pulled out a small container of slime. The energy in the room was filled with excitement and wonder.\r\n\r\nEach discovery brought wide smiles and shouts of thankfulness—a sincere appreciation for the little surprises tucked away just for them. When someone found a small bottle of scented bubbles, the class paused to watch them float gently through the air, laughter following their path. The sandbox became more than just a play station; it turned into a place of connection and shared happiness. It was heartwarming to see how such simple items could bring so much joy, reminding us all how magical learning and play can be when they're filled with imagination and surprise.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for your donation that has allowed us to experience this much joy, and taught us how to wait our turn!","fullyFundedDate":1746447390286,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-mystery/9057719/","projectTitle":"It's a Mystery!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695157"},{"teacherId":8012705,"projectId":9257623,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping support our school with this project. The pictures that are shown showcase the use of the chalk provided in a social emotional lesson. Students were able to get outside for the lesson, and draw pictures of things that made them happy. Older students were able to support younger students in this lesson as a leadership building opportunity. Providing students with tools, and the opportunities to learn and grow outside make learning so much more fun and engaging. We are further excited to use the bubble wants to test things like wind in science class! Thank you for helping provide the opportunities for this type of learning and exploration to take place!","fullyFundedDate":1746449566854,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-outside/9257623/","projectTitle":"Lets Get Outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012705_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634913666877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012705"},{"teacherId":8012705,"projectId":9634649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. As you can see by picture 4 - our attendance data has improved since last year! I am hoping that it will keep improving this hear as we aim to make the school a safe and clean place to learn. All classrooms and workspaces were given cleaning kits to help support a germ free work area. Providing classrooms the tools to keep their spaces clean, and providing students the skills to have safe and clean bodies are one of the first steps in improving our attendance, and overall student and staff health!","fullyFundedDate":1756415237182,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-away-absences/9634649/","projectTitle":"Wipe Away Absences!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012705_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634913666877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012705"},{"teacherId":10190111,"projectId":9625238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our classroom. As we settle into the beginning of the year, these resources are incredibly valuable. We were able to teach first graders how to use scissors, create classroom anchor charts for classroom resources the students can use after lessons, color code small groups with clear pockets and keep our classroom safe with lysol wipes to keep our classroom (relatively!) germ-free! \r\nI am so excited to keep my students learning with all the materials donated, and the students are already suggesting different ways we can use the materials, especially the clear dry-erase pockets!!","fullyFundedDate":1755732281033,"projectUrl":"project/help-a-first-year-teacher-build-a-classr/9625238/","projectTitle":"Help a First Year Teacher Build A Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190111"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60889","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":278,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":73.4,"schoolId":60889,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kensington International School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kensington International School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/kensington-avenue-elementary-school/60889"}