{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mather Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4242269,"projectId":9810322,"letterContent":"Our little wiggly learners at the Mather Elementary School K2 Vietnamese Dual Language program have been engaged in the curriculum thanks to your donation of regulating learning tools. I still can remember the smiles on their faces when they were introduced to the weighted huggable friends. We are learning about animals and so the bat and the snake are perfect for with our theme! The impact has been measurable. Our little friends with hyperactivity and inattention have benefited from the fact that their needs are normalized and accommodated with not just 1 but many tools for choices and agency. I have been a big reduction in these students getting out of their seats during whole group instruction. And because everyone in the classroom can use these tools as needed, there is a sense of shared responsibility as well as empathy when one friend hands another friend the weighted heart or trade the seat cushion. It is a loving community in action!\r\n\r\nNot only are the tools relevant to our social emotional curriculum, the sensory rich literacy tools are helping some of my highest needs students make considerable gains in grade-level writing and phonics skills. From tactile sand writing to auditory learning through recorded messages, I am so very grateful for you making it possible for me to offer my students all of these access points based on their learning style, interests, and needs.","fullyFundedDate":1760462680671,"projectUrl":"project/well-regulated-wiggly-little-learners/9810322/","projectTitle":"Well-Regulated Wiggly Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4242269_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760283500369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4242269"},{"teacherId":3602469,"projectId":9205326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our project! The snacks were healthy, nutritious and helped us continue our learning for the rest of the day. The soft tissues were gentle on our noses when we had the sneezes. The crayons, pencils and erasers came in handy as we were working on our drawing and writing. First graders who are learning to read and write make lots of mistakes. They loved the option of trying and fixing they writing. The strong, durable folders helped keep our writing folders organized with all of our work. \r\nWe greatly appreciate all the support for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742922439107,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-snacks/9205326/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3602469"},{"teacherId":432301,"projectId":9692438,"letterContent":"The children in my class have been loving the new train sets! Our old sets were broken and could be dangerous with the sharp broken would, the new sets have revitalized their love for trains. Thank you so much for your donations to help bring this. joy in our classroom. Children have also been building some great structures with the Lincoln Logs. They have been a great STEM addition to our classroom. It has been great to have children have multiple building options. \r\n The unit we are currently working on is themed \"Building Our Working City\" and both sets of new materials have really intergraded perfectly with the theme. \r\nThank you ! Thank you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757525820397,"projectUrl":"project/chugga-chugga-choo-choo/9692438/","projectTitle":"Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp432301_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488568304835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mclaughlin"},{"teacherId":583975,"projectId":6824352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping bring our \"Let's Play!\" project to life. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging games and hands-on materials that support learning, creativity, and meaningful social interaction.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the board and card games, students have been using them during free time and as part of small-group activities. Games like Uno, Scrabble, Checkers, Hangman, and the dart board have encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students work together to strategize during a game of Checkers, respectfully taking turns and cheering each other on. These resources have provided a healthy break from screen time while still keeping students actively learning.\r\n\r\nThe loom band kits have been an especially exciting addition to our classroom. Students were thrilled when they first saw the materials and immediately began brainstorming designs. They've been creating bracelets and other designs that reflect their personalities, which has boosted their confidence and creativity. I've noticed students sharing ideas, helping one another troubleshoot patterns, and taking pride in their finished creations.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies you provided have also played an important role in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment. We regularly use the Lysol products to clean the games and shared materials, ensuring everything stays sanitized as students use them throughout the day. This has allowed us to enjoy these resources responsibly and consistently.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include continuing to incorporate these games into lessons that focus on teamwork, decision-making, and social skills. Students are also using the loom bands as part of creative challenges and reward-based activities tied to classroom goals. Your generosity has truly made an impact, and you've given my students opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in ways that go beyond the screen. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and helping make learning fun and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1663086132704,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play/6824352/","projectTitle":"Let's Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp583975_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501722614536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-martinez-215"},{"teacherId":583975,"projectId":6559405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for giving our students the tools they need to grow as confident mathematicians. The magnetic manipulatives have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. During mini-lessons, I use them to model problem-solving strategies, and students now have hands-on access during morning math talks, math instruction, and math share time. This has led to richer discussions, deeper thinking, and greater engagement as students explain their reasoning to one another.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and eager to use them. Many were quick to explore the clocks, fraction tiles, and measuring tools, asking thoughtful questions and making connections to prior learning. The manipulatives have made math feel more accessible, interactive, and fun.\r\nWith these resources, students are learning to represent their thinking in multiple ways such as using models, drawings, and tools, while building a strong foundation that moves from concrete understanding to abstract reasoning. The dry erase markers and flip chart markers are already being used to capture student thinking on anchor charts, which we revisit and build upon during future lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now a more collaborative, engaging, and supportive math environment where students feel empowered to take ownership of their learning. THANK YOU, SO MUCH for investing in our students and for giving them opportunities to explore, discuss, and truly understand math!","fullyFundedDate":1660082968073,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives-visuals/6559405/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives & Visuals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp583975_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501722614536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-martinez-215"},{"teacherId":583975,"projectId":6255122,"letterContent":"The new book bins and classroom supplies immediately transformed how my students interact with our learning space. We now use the bins daily to organize our classroom library by genre, which has made independent reading time more purposeful and exciting. Students can quickly find books that match their interests, and many are exploring new genres they might not have chosen before. One special moment was watching students help each other return books to the correct bins and proudly recommend titles to classmates. It created a true sense of ownership over our library.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions said it all. They were excited by the bright, colorful bins and couldn't wait to sort the books together. Several students commented on how \"official\" and \"fun\" the library looked. The mechanical pencils were also a big hit. Students were relieved to have consistent, reliable supplies, which allowed them to focus on responding to reading prompts and comprehension questions without interruption.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom now feels more welcoming, organized, and student-centered. The next steps for our students include using the organized library to support our current reading units, where students are setting reading goals, responding to texts in writing, and participating in small-group discussions. These resources have helped create an environment where students can spend less time searching for materials and more time reading, thinking, and learning. THANK YOU, for giving our students a space that encourages curiosity, independence, and joy in learning!","fullyFundedDate":1646794718068,"projectUrl":"project/readers-workshop-storage-and-supplies/6255122/","projectTitle":"Readers Workshop Storage and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp583975_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501722614536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-martinez-215"},{"teacherId":2398735,"projectId":9817889,"letterContent":"I am so excited to thank you for making this project possible. My students are enjoying the wonderful people colored crayons and twistable crayons. They have been so creative with the play dough and clay. These are great ways for them to express their creativity through art.\r\n We are enjoying all of the hands on activities that the students have been able to participate in using the materials that your donation provided. You have made a big difference in making learning fun for our students. We appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760462680697,"projectUrl":"project/design-and-create/9817889/","projectTitle":"Design and Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398735"},{"teacherId":2398735,"projectId":9766748,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the great and constructive magna tiles. My students enjoy building and sharing the building tiles. They have been so creative and made our classroom fun and engaging. \r\n Your donation to my project has made a big difference especially during indoor recess. Before this project we had to try and find engaging activities for the students during recess. Now indoor recess is as much fun as outdoor recess because we have all of the great magna tile sets that you made possible. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760462681638,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play/9766748/","projectTitle":"Let’s Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398735"},{"teacherId":2398735,"projectId":9759381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the laminating pouches. This project has made it possible for me to provide my students with supplemental materials to enhance their learning. Now I am able to make games and charts and laminate them making them last longer.\r\n Thanks to your generous donation my students are able to take home games and other materials and share them with others. This donation made it possible for me to make materials that last after many uses. My students are using the small containers to keep math counters and cubes making them accessible to all.","fullyFundedDate":1760462681310,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-last/9759381/","projectTitle":"Make It Last","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398735"},{"teacherId":2398735,"projectId":9745230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the color printer. Your donation has made it possible for us to print charts and resources in color. My students are enjoying having their own little charts to help them learn vocabulary, sentence stems and letter writing. This project has made a big difference in our classroom.\r\n Before this project we had to rely on copy machines to copy pre made charts for the children. Now we can create our own charts and print them in color. Our classroom is very colorful and inviting thanks to you. Thank you again for making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758797422350,"projectUrl":"project/print-perfect/9745230/","projectTitle":"Print Perfect","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398735"},{"teacherId":1503448,"projectId":9816992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create a more orderly learning space! Our classroom now looks neater and more beautiful than ever. With the addition of the bookcase to our classroom library, students are now more easily able to select books and keep all of our classroom materials neatly organized and accessible. \r\n\r\nWe use these resources daily during reading, writing, and content lessons. The organized library and easily accessible caddies and markers have helped lessons run more smoothly and given students more time to focus on learning, collaborating, and expressing their ideas. These tools are supporting students as they grow as readers and writers, and we are so grateful to you for making this meaningful impact possible.","fullyFundedDate":1762708375538,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-bright-ideas-creating/9816992/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Bright Ideas: Creating a Ready-to-Learn Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1503448_orig.jpg?crop=1215,1215,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708968337610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tuyet-dinh"},{"teacherId":2406812,"projectId":9639141,"letterContent":"Our classroom is extremely thankful for your generous donation. Thanks to you we have a beautiful, clean, new rug to gather on for a variety of learning and community activities. A rug is a vital resource in a pre-k classroom and we use it often throughout the school day. It provides an inviting space to come together each morning and close each afternoon.\r\n\r\nThe children never saw this surprise coming. We rolled up the old rug and unrolled the new rug while the children were having snack. When they returned to the classroom, they had a whole new rug! It was awesome to see all of those surprised little faces and hear the excitement in their voices. They were absolutely surprised and thrilled!\r\n\r\nThis is one donation that will get a lot of use every day, and we have you to thank for that.","fullyFundedDate":1756386050948,"projectUrl":"project/all-are-welcome/9639141/","projectTitle":"All Are Welcome!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Settles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2406812_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503858601723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-settles"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62903","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":473,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.1,"schoolId":62903,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mather Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mather Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/mather-elementary-school/62903"}