{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Metacomet School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9229919,"projectId":9494241,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to the sensory tools, calming materials, snacks and creative outlets they need to feel grounded and supported throughout the school day. These resources have already begun transforming our space into a safe, welcoming environment where students can regulate their emotions, refocus their attention, and return to the classroom ready to learn. Your support is helping them build confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills that will last long beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThe office materials you funded have also made a meaningful impact on the work my team and I do each day. With proper organizational tools and supplies, we're able to run our individual and group sessions more effectively and consistently, ensuring each student receives the support they deserve. Your kindness directly strengthens our ability to create meaningful connections with students and respond to their unique needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in the emotional, social, and academic growth of our school community. Your gift is making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758813904925,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-successful-scholars/9494241/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Successful Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Howe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9229919"},{"teacherId":3082015,"projectId":9409784,"letterContent":"The students at my school are greatly benefiting from the wonderful variety of fidget items, social skills books, and flexible seating your generous donations made possible. Students feel welcomed in this space and are able to use these resources to regulate themselves either independently or with my support. Meaningful conversations flow between students and me as they reflect on their day, plan their next steps, and engage in collaborative activities. I am able to work with individual students and small groups in a \" well stocked\" and supportive space. The Take a Break room now looks, feels, and sounds far beyond anything I could have imagined. It has truly come to life through your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755693253227,"projectUrl":"project/wiggles-and-giggles-welcome-building-a/9409784/","projectTitle":"Wiggles and Giggles Welcome: Building a Responsive Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3082015_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x211,y413&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690826991992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3082015"},{"teacherId":9298887,"projectId":9407644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Our new classroom rug has completely transformed the atmosphere of our third-grade room. Each morning, we gather together in a circle on the rug for our daily morning meeting. Having a comfortable and welcoming space to sit together has made such a difference in helping students feel connected and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the rug first arrived, the students could hardly contain their excitement! They were quick to claim \"their spots,\" and we spent the first few days finding every excuse to sit together on it. Now, it's become the heart of our classroom-not just for morning meetings, but also for partner and group work. Students love grabbing a clipboard, finding a cozy spot, and working together on assignments or projects. On rainy days, it's also where we gather for games and laughter during indoor recess. 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We have been working on our reading stamina for a few weeks, and having books that are not only at their level but are high interest texts definitely helps us to develop this lifelong skill. \r\nThe way that my students are using these books are mostly independent, but some students have also requested to borrow them to take home to complete their nightly reading log! Thank you so much, again.","fullyFundedDate":1744230951032,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-a-passion-for-reading-in-grade/9210608/","projectTitle":"Igniting a Passion for Reading in Grade 3!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6409674_orig.jpg?crop=2001,2001,x1218,y369&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568722552028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6409674"},{"teacherId":9105083,"projectId":9741588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the high-interest books! My students were so excited when the books arrived, and they couldn't wait to start reading them! \r\n\r\n\r\nThe students love to play Minecraft and Roblox video games, and now they can enjoy reading books based on these games. \r\nWhen my students read independently, their vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency are developed. When they read and understand books they've personally selected, a positive attitude toward reading is developed. As a result, these students will hopefully become lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1758839819928,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-read/9741588/","projectTitle":"We Love to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waterhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9105083"},{"teacherId":9439730,"projectId":9625214,"letterContent":"When our new fidgets arrived, my students' excitement was immediate! They couldn't wait to explore the different textures, shapes, and colors. Many of them had seen fidgets before, but having their own classroom set made them feel special and supported.\r\n\r\nWe began using the fidgets during our read aloud and independent work time. Students who often struggled to stay focused or manage big feelings quickly found comfort in having something small to hold or manipulate. One memorable moment was when a student who usually has difficulty staying calm during transitions quietly reached for a fidget and was able to stay engaged and ready to learn; a huge success for them!\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible. I've noticed improved focus, calmer transitions, and greater self-regulation throughout the class. Students are learning to recognize when they need a break and how to use the fidgets responsibly to help themselves refocus.\r\nWhen our new fidgets arrived, my students' excitement was immediate! They couldn't wait to explore the different textures, shapes, and colors. Many of them had seen fidgets before, but having their own classroom set made them feel special and supported.\r\n\r\nWe began using the fidgets during our morning meetings and independent work time. Students who often struggled to stay focused or manage big feelings quickly found comfort in having something small to hold or manipulate. One memorable moment was when a student who usually has difficulty staying calm during transitions quietly reached for a fidget and was able to stay engaged and ready to learn — a huge success for them!\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible. I've noticed improved focus, calmer transitions, and greater self-regulation throughout the day. Students are learning to recognize when they need a break and how to use the fidgets responsibly to help themselves refocus.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be incorporating lessons on mindfulness and self-regulation, teaching students strategies for managing emotions and maintaining attention with the help of their fidgets. These materials have truly transformed our classroom environment into a calmer, more supportive space for learning.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools they need to succeed; not just academically, but emotionally as well. Your generosity has made a real difference in their confidence and comfort every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758880339322,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus/9625214/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McFadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9439730_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706201976720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9439730"},{"teacherId":9105083,"projectId":9547026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our new carpet! We love it! It is a great place to gather as a class for our morning meeting. Every morning we gather to greet one another, to share about ourselves, to do a team building activity, and to read a morning message from me about the upcoming day. We are having a great time getting to know each other and building a safe and respectful community of learners. \r\n\r\nThe students also love to sit or lay on the carpet as they read their independent reading books. This reading time builds fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The carpet is also a place where the students can work with their partners on various projects and learning games.\r\n\r\nWe really appreciate having this space in our classroom to all meet together!","fullyFundedDate":1755742842561,"projectUrl":"project/building-classroom-community/9547026/","projectTitle":"Building Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waterhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9105083"},{"teacherId":9105083,"projectId":9402622,"letterContent":"My new students are loving all of the materials you so generously contributed to our classroom! The pillows are a wonderful addition to our classroom library. The students are so comfortable during their independent reading time. The new Cat Ninja books are also very popular.\r\n\r\nThank you also for the writing resources which will be so helpful in supporting my students writing growth throughout the year. Each student has a Writing Word Journal. These journals are building independence as the students take responsibility for figuring out how to correctly words they are trying to write.\r\n\r\nEach day there is usually a couple of students who do not have a snack for one reason or another. The Goldfish crackers allow everyone to have something to eat mid-afternoon to boost their energy for learning. We are so grateful for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1750773744443,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-for-a-successful-year/9402622/","projectTitle":"Setting Up for a Successful Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waterhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9105083"},{"teacherId":9092168,"projectId":7480973,"letterContent":"These materials have been incredibly impactful for my students since receiving them. The flexible seating option has provided many students with the opportunity for a more comfortable seat that suits their needs and in return, allows them to achieve great academic success. There have been many moments where students have taken tests, worked on projects, read a book, participated in partner work, or listened to me teach in these different seats. The flexible seating has fostered independence and student advocation when they ask if they can sit on the yoga ball, floor chair, or wobble stool to focus better. We have called these different areas \"comfy work space\" and I have noticed that sometimes the only thing standing in the way of the student and their completion of tasks is that they are provided choice and a more comfortable seat.","fullyFundedDate":1688755148506,"projectUrl":"project/movement-to-academic-achievement-flexib/7480973/","projectTitle":"Movement to Academic Achievement: Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carboni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9092168_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688609338645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9092168"},{"teacherId":9105083,"projectId":9288086,"letterContent":"My students and I are very appreciative of your support for our classroom. Thank you so much for the new high-interest books from the Baby Mouse and the Dragon Breath series. These are graphic novels which the students absolutely love! They are full of adventure and humor. These engaging books help build vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and reading stamina.\r\n\r\nThank you as well for the durable headphones which will be used for my incoming class of 2025-2026. We use headphones at various times for testing and independent practice throughout the year. The programs we use provide students will lessons that help support their individual growth. \r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in these amazing third graders lives!","fullyFundedDate":1746655417853,"projectUrl":"project/2025-2026-here-we-come/9288086/","projectTitle":"2025-2026, Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waterhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9105083"},{"teacherId":9105083,"projectId":9226995,"letterContent":"The students were thrilled when the new books arrived for our classroom library! Their eyes lit up and smiles spread across their faces when they saw the new Wings of Fire, Dog Man, Ivy and Bean, and Babysitters Club books.\r\n\r\nWhen the students find books they love and read more independently, they are developing fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. It also increases their reading stamina which is so important as they get older and reading expectations are increased. As the students enjoy these books, their confidence is built and hopefully, they will become lifelong readers!","fullyFundedDate":1744242720994,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-books/9226995/","projectTitle":"We Love Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waterhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9105083"},{"teacherId":9105083,"projectId":9197769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide my students with the essentials we use every day at school! We are grateful for the pencils and dry erase markers. The laminating pouches provide durability to classroom vocabulary words and student aids that can be reused year after year.\r\n\r\nThis has been an especially challenging allergy season, after we just finished a difficult cold and flu season. The tissues have been so very helpful! 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