{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mather Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4973253,"projectId":10052878,"letterContent":"The Chess Club was an overwhelming success, bringing six weeks of engaging, skill-building fun to our students. Throughout the program, students not only developed their strategic thinking but also built confidence and meaningful connections with their peers.\r\n\r\nStudents shared their excitement, with one proudly saying, \"It was fun playing against Mr. C, and I won the game!\" Others expressed how much they enjoyed \"playing chess with friends every Monday.\" For beginners, it was an opportunity to learn a new skill, while more experienced players appreciated the chance to practice and grow in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThis consistent weekly experience created a space where students could challenge themselves, celebrate their progress, and look forward to learning together. The enthusiasm and participation we saw make it clear that programs like Chess Club are not just activities, but powerful opportunities for growth, connection, and joy. We are also happy to report that the Chess Club will return in the fall of 2026!!! Thank you for the supplies","fullyFundedDate":1776086941171,"projectUrl":"project/to-be-the-best-at-chess/10052878/","projectTitle":"To Be The Best At Chess!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4973253_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574720719371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsthames12"},{"teacherId":3817068,"projectId":9513984,"letterContent":"When our new chairs arrived a few weeks after the school year began, it was an exciting and memorable moment for my students. As soon as they walked into the classroom, their faces lit up with joy. They immediately went over to the chairs, touching them and eagerly choosing where to sit. One student exclaimed, \"I love the colors, I can't decide which one I like best!\" That moment truly captured how special this experience was for them.\r\n\r\nWe use these chairs every day during whole group lessons, small-group instruction, and independent work. They have become an important part of our learning environment. During a recent lesson, I noticed how students were more engaged and comfortable as they sat together discussing their thinking and working collaboratively. The flexible and inviting seating has helped create a more positive and focused classroom atmosphere.\r\n\r\nHaving brand new chairs has made my students feel valued and proud of their classroom. It has also encouraged a greater sense of ownership and respect for our learning space. Students are more excited to come to class, and that enthusiasm carries over into their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my goal is to continue building a classroom environment where students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. We will keep using our seating during small-group work, partner discussions, and hands-on activities that promote collaboration and engagement. These chairs are more than just furniture—they are helping to create a space where students feel special, supported, and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my students. Your generosity has had a meaningful impact on their daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1755694177271,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-quiet-chairs-for-first-graders/9513984/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Quiet Chairs for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clenord","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3817068_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502330708542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-clenord"},{"teacherId":4242269,"projectId":10010124,"letterContent":"For under $2 per student per week, this project's impact goes beyond the 8-week theme based learning of the Construction Unit. Our K1 and K2 scholars were completely engrossed in the sight of the colorful construction materials including the foam shapes, duct tapes, and wax sticks; the feel of the screws and tools, the slime, and the career vets, and the sweet scents of the motivational stickers.\r\n\r\nStudents were presented with the materials and tools to construct and build their drawn ideas. Additionally, the agency of choosing different ways to build, whether it be by duct tape and which color or by using plastic screws, was very empowering. Another clear impact was the improved fine motor skill and concentration for our young learners as they focus on using the building kit (screws and screw drivers) in safe ways. The twinkle in their eyes when they are successful in attaching two pieces of cardboard together was priceless! We are now going into the Our Earth unit with lessons on reducing, reusing, and recycling. This project's materials will continue to benefit our students in their learning for the rest of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1769905599735,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-build/10010124/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Build!","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":2398735,"projectId":9975939,"letterContent":"My students had so much fun learning about famous African Americans who left a legacy behind. They made mini books and art projects to share with the rest of the school. Each student was able to take home a booklet of African American inventions to share with their families.\r\n All of this couldn't have been possible without your kindness and generosity. Thank you so much for donating to our project. Now our students are leaving first grade full of knowledge about those who came before them. Hopefully this will inspire them to make a difference in the world.","fullyFundedDate":1768850822412,"projectUrl":"project/our-legacy/9975939/","projectTitle":"Our Legacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398735"},{"teacherId":9989282,"projectId":10056555,"letterContent":"Our students are incredibly excited and grateful for your generous donation of recorders. When I introduced them in class, the room filled with squeals of joy and bright, eager smiles.\r\n\r\nOver the past few weeks, students have been learning about the different parts of the recorder and have begun playing the notes B, A, and G. It has been a joy to watch them grow as young musicians. They are building confidence and developing their ability to read and perform musical patterns.\r\n\r\nThey are now working toward playing a set of BAG songs, including the classic \"Hot Cross Buns\".","fullyFundedDate":1769905599753,"projectUrl":"project/from-first-notes-to-forever-music-recor/10056555/","projectTitle":"From First Notes to Forever Music: Recorders for 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Starr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9989282_orig.png?crop=478,478,x189,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769189147190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9989282"},{"teacherId":4845513,"projectId":10033484,"letterContent":"This project has done wonders for our math time. With these organizational boxes we have begun to store all center materials separately. This allows us to only pull the center games we need daily. The material stays organized and easy for students to access and handle. Teachers in three different classrooms have made labels for each center game, making it really easy to pull the correct box from our closets. Math time can now be focused on doing the actual work and not gathering materials. Thanks you for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1768850822386,"projectUrl":"project/mathematical-minds-organized/10033484/","projectTitle":"Mathematical Minds Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dreyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4845513_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509142773778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4845513"},{"teacherId":6844358,"projectId":9921757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Focus and Flexibility With Classroom Headphones and Laptop Tables. Your generosity is making a real difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to headphones and laptop tables that help create a more comfortable and focused learning environment. The headphones allow students to better concentrate during independent work, listening activities, and online learning without distractions. The laptop tables give them the flexibility to work comfortably in different spaces throughout the classroom, helping them stay engaged and organized.\r\n\r\nThese tools are especially meaningful for students who benefit from quieter spaces and flexible seating. With your help, they can take greater ownership of their learning, stay focused on their tasks, and feel more confident in their work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to education are truly appreciated. Thank you for believing in our students and helping create a classroom where every learner has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764693530722,"projectUrl":"project/focus-and-flexibility-with-classroom-hea/9921757/","projectTitle":"Focus and Flexibility With Classroom Headphones and Laptop Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844358_orig.jpg?crop=2126,2126,x483,y1139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723657319217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6844358"},{"teacherId":432301,"projectId":10014908,"letterContent":"Thank you for generous donations to our classroom project. Thanks to your donations I have been able to make many new educational games for out children to enjoy and that future classrooms will be able to enjoy. \r\n\r\n Children loved playing \"fill the pot of gold\" around St. Patricks day. Children rolled dice and had to put that many gold going in the jar. Our dramatic play center has turned into a camp site and thanks to your donations I have been able to hang signs and labels for the area. \r\n \r\n Your donations mean so much to us. Thank you for helping make our classroom a special place for the children!","fullyFundedDate":1769905600251,"projectUrl":"project/help-a-teacher-with-teachers-pay-teacher/10014908/","projectTitle":"Help a Teacher with Teachers Pay Teachers","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":684833,"projectId":4881981,"letterContent":"We extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our students during this period of remote learning.\r\n\r\nDue to the unexpected closure of school for the whole year, many of our almost 580 students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade did not bring home enough supplies to last for an extended time. After checking in with our students, we found that many lacked essential items like books, paper, crayons, and pencils to do their school work remotely.\r\n\r\nYour donations have been critical in closing this gap, ensuring that our students have the necessary tools to continue their school work and \"continue to be academic super stars\". These supplies are vital for academic tasks and for enabling our students to pursue creative projects to occupy the time they must spend at home.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to education has a profound impact, especially considering our high-need population; over 90% of our students are classified as high need by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Additionally, over 50% of our students speak a language other than English at home, and 15% have learning disabilities.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for supporting our students' remote learning success.","fullyFundedDate":1588717042890,"projectUrl":"project/give-students-school-tools/4881981/","projectTitle":"Give Students School Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp684833_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x79,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754272097868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-otoole"},{"teacherId":612196,"projectId":9989872,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom! The books have made such a difference. Students were excited and claiming books the second I opened the boxes. They love reading, and were ecstatic to see some new titles they had never seen before. We even got books our library didn't have!\r\n\r\nThe storage bench has been amazing too! We were able to tuck away all of our recess games, and it has provided a cozy place for students to read. Students love the special privilege of sitting somewhere besides their own seats for reading time!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769905599870,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-library/9989872/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connolly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp612196_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502633588446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sconnolly"},{"teacherId":2398735,"projectId":9975922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students learn and celebrate the Lunar New Year. We enjoyed the stories that explained how the New Year is celebrated by different parts of Asia. \r\n The art projects and coloring books made our classroom a vibrant placed filled with wonderful art work. The materials helped us experience how the New Year is celebrated and encouraged us to learn more. \r\n My students were left longing for more. Culture has become a big part of our day because of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1767409960164,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-2026/9975922/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398735"},{"teacherId":432301,"projectId":9815294,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity. The items purchased in this project have made such an impact on my students day to day lives at school. Especially the weighted stuffed animals. This year we have a student that has a difficult time transitioning into the classroom from home, she misses her mom. The stuffies have made this transition easier for her, every morning now she comes in and wears one of the weight stuffed animals and moves around the room with ease until she is ready to put it back. \r\nThat is just one of many examples of how the items in this project have made a positive impact. I am looking forward to continuing to be able to use these items for years to come. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762373286822,"projectUrl":"project/sometime-you-need-more-than-a-deep-breat/9815294/","projectTitle":"Sometime You Need More Than a Deep Breath","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"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.2,"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"}