{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winship Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":596711,"projectId":9770064,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom project \"Hip, Hip, Hooray! New Literacy Supplies Today\" and making it possible for my young students to have new learning materials for small groups, math and center time. My students were so excited to see the boxes arrive and used the emotion puzzles the day they arrived. They have quickly become a favorite puzzle in the classroom. In addition, the new magic boards are great for writing letters, numbers and using in drawing and writing. All of these materials will help students become readers and writers as they develop pre-literacy skills and learn through playful opportunities each day.\r\n\r\nI was really amazed when my project got funded. It is the generosity of all the donors that made my project a reality. I was excited to receive the Lego trucks as I was beginning the unit Building Our Working City. They love them and get to pretend they are builders at the block table. Also all the art materials are a great addition to our Art Studio and have been added to the art bins and they have been busy creating with the art wheels and bingo markers.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, we have been doing a lot of shared writing and reading charts to help children to see print. They really enjoy making the charts, and then turning it into a class book for the library. All of the colored pencils will be used as they illustrate their page in the class books. I am excited to add this component to the curriculum and provide more opportunities for children to draw and see themselves as authors and illustrators. Thank you for making all of this learning possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764728521114,"projectUrl":"project/hip-hip-hooray-new-literacy-supplies/9770064/","projectTitle":"Hip, Hip, Hooray! New Literacy Supplies Today","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molinari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp596711_orig.png?crop=364,364,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630364447630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bridget-molinari"},{"teacherId":8514027,"projectId":9931655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 1st grade scholars. They are enjoying playing with the new toys in the dramatic play area. It is amazing to see girls confidently saying they can be construction workers. Boys cleaning and pretending to be chefs. \r\n\r\n\r\nThe whole class is benefiting by having their own set of headphones to engage on online learning platforms like Lexia.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencils have helped us add color to our projects like our Animal Research Reports. And they can sharpen them with our new pencil sharpener!!","fullyFundedDate":1764728520911,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-play-for-some-deserving-1st/9931655/","projectTitle":"Learning and Play for Some Deserving 1st Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chaparro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8514027_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656712833034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8514027"},{"teacherId":10374651,"projectId":9945209,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for donating and helping support my classroom and my students with their materials! My students were able to help me unpack and see all the new materials that are being used to help aid in their learning. \r\n\r\nMy students have been using a variety of the reading materials. They enjoy the using the finger highlighter to keep their place while reading and they love the magnetic bingo chip wand the most! We use the wand and chips with the elkonin box trays to help us blend out our sounds. \r\n\r\nMy students also love Fridays when they get to play the Splash reading games. It has become a huge hit with all of my students. They always ask if we can play the game again next time! One of my students said \"That game really helped me learn how to read the word seagull. When I got home, I was able to see the word seagull and read it accurately because of the game.\" Thank you all so much!","fullyFundedDate":1767145629457,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-the-resource-room/9945209/","projectTitle":"Materials for the Resource Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10374651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765567588596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10374651"},{"teacherId":1044261,"projectId":8949975,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been energized in so many meaningful ways! The books you helped provide expanded our classroom library and gave students access to more culturally responsive stories that reflect their backgrounds and experiences. It has been so powerful to see students light up when they find characters who look like them or share similar traditions and languages.\r\n\r\nThe phoneme phones have become a daily tool during our literacy block. Students love using them to hear themselves as they practice decoding and fluency, it's helped boost their confidence and independence with reading. The giant timer has also been a game changer for transitions and group work, giving students a visual cue to manage their time and stay on track.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, the classroom snacks have been a lifesaver! Having access to healthy snacks throughout the day has helped students stay focused and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nWe're currently working on building strong reading habits, and with these new tools and books in hand, students are off to a great start. Thank you for making our classroom a brighter, more inclusive, and more supportive space!","fullyFundedDate":1735657708902,"projectUrl":"project/bring-joy-to-the-classroom/8949975/","projectTitle":"Bring Joy to the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1044261"},{"teacherId":1044261,"projectId":8528777,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation to our Future Lovers of Writing project, our classroom is buzzing with excitement and creativity! When the electric stapler, colorful duct tape, and composition notebooks arrived, my students were thrilled. The electric stapler became an instant favorite—students love using it to \"publish\" their final pieces, giving them a real sense of pride and ownership in their work.\r\n\r\nThe composition notebooks are being used as personal writing journals. Each student has decorated theirs using the vibrant duct tape, making them truly their own. One student said, \"This is my favorite notebook ever—I feel like a real author!\"\r\n\r\nThese tools have helped us launch our first writing unit with energy and purpose. Students are drafting personal narratives, and seeing their work bound and displayed has made the writing process feel authentic and exciting.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll begin our poetry unit, where students will continue to use their journals for drafting and reflecting. Your support is helping grow not just writers, but confident, joyful storytellers. Thank you for helping us build a classroom full of future lovers of writing!","fullyFundedDate":1730429237617,"projectUrl":"project/future-lovers-of-writing/8528777/","projectTitle":"Future Lovers of Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1044261"},{"teacherId":3312394,"projectId":5839118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing mobile bookcases for our classroom! These bookcases have transformed our space, allowing us to keep our books and resources organized while making them easily accessible to students. The mobility of the bookcases helps create a flexible learning environment where students can quickly grab a book or resource and work in different areas of the room. It's made a huge difference in promoting independence and creating a more inviting, student-centered space. We're truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1632507830689,"projectUrl":"project/an-inviting-literacy-environment/5839118/","projectTitle":"An Inviting Literacy Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott-Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3312394"},{"teacherId":1044261,"projectId":8648388,"letterContent":"I am excited to share with you how your generous donation of a thermal and cold laminator, along with the laminating pouches, has made a tremendous impact on our students and classroom environment. This new technology has provided us with the tools we need to create long-lasting and durable educational materials that are helping students engage and learn in new ways.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects for our students has been the ability to laminate fluency cards, vocabulary cards, and various games. The durability of these laminated resources means they are now much more versatile, allowing us to reuse them regularly in different activities without worrying about wear and tear. Whether it's for reading, math practice, or interactive games, our students are more engaged than ever. Having access to these resources in such a durable form has really enhanced their learning experiences, and they get excited about using them every day.\r\n\r\nWe've also noticed that certain students, particularly those who benefit from visual and hands-on learning, have warmed especially to the laminated cards and games. These students are more motivated and confident when they can physically manipulate the materials, which makes the learning process feel more interactive and tangible for them. Overall, the laminator has significantly streamlined our lesson preparation and allowed us to focus more on teaching and student engagement, knowing that the materials will last and hold up over time.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your support. Your contribution is making a real difference in our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1726663971545,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-please/8648388/","projectTitle":"Laminate Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1044261"},{"teacherId":3312394,"projectId":8756251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring laminating supplies into our classroom! These materials have made a huge impact on the way we organize and interact with our curriculum.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I've been able to create durable, reusable resources like maps, vocabulary cards, timelines, and primary source activities. Instead of printing new materials each time, we can now use laminated versions again and again — saving time, paper, and keeping everything neat and accessible.\r\n\r\nMy students especially love using dry-erase markers on laminated graphic organizers and map activities. It allows them to think through ideas, make revisions, and collaborate in a hands-on way. This not only makes learning more interactive but also helps them build confidence as they explore big concepts like geography, history, and civic responsibility.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we've made our Social Studies work more organized, engaging, and sustainable. We're so grateful for your generosity and belief in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1726663971133,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom/8756251/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott-Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3312394"},{"teacherId":5670213,"projectId":7680544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project! Because of your support, we now have a wide variety of math manipulatives that we use daily during lessons.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on materials have made a tremendous difference in helping students grasp abstract mathematical concepts. Whether we're exploring place value, fractions, or geometry, the manipulatives give students concrete tools to visualize and interact with math in meaningful ways. They not only make learning more engaging but also help build confidence and deeper understanding for all learners.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your contribution. Your generosity has had a direct and lasting impact on our students' learning journey, and we appreciate your support in making our classroom a more dynamic and enriching place.","fullyFundedDate":1697077753856,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives/7680544/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5670213"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62943","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":265,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.5,"schoolId":62943,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Winship Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Winship Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/lyman-winship-elementary-school/62943"}