{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mattahunt Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8849842,"projectId":8911671,"letterContent":"When my students saw their new prizes, they were so excited and it was all the could talk about. Thank you so much for sparking so much joy out of my kids. We use the toys as reinforcements when they are showing exemplary effort on their academics and homework assignments. Every Friday, my kids make sure they have completed all the assignments, so that they can look forward to going into the prize box and picking something special to take home. Many of the prizes work also as sensory fidgets and aid with emotional regulation, so they are not just prizes but help with focus. From the bottom of my heart, thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1733268820537,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-prizes/8911671/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8849842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735697059760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8849842"},{"teacherId":8664456,"projectId":9107443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to my library. I was able to replace books that were falling apart as well as complete series that students were looking for. The students loved being able to have new materials and felt refreshed that some of their favorites could live a few more lives. \r\n\r\nA love for reading is something I strive for in the library and when a student finds a series that they fall in love with it is essential to fan the flames. This means filling in gaps that exist so students don't experience a lapse in reading. This would not have been possible without your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1744209680540,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-the-library/9107443/","projectTitle":"Books for the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daisy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8664456_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661980456673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8664456"},{"teacherId":6867944,"projectId":5131841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of yoga mats to our physical education class! Since receiving them, my students have been using the mats during our weekly yoga and mindfulness sessions. These sessions have become a favorite part of the week, allowing students to stretch, strengthen, and reset their focus through guided movement and breathing exercises. One memorable moment was during our first full-class yoga flow—students were fully engaged, moving in unison, and several shared afterward how calm and centered they felt. The mats have made a huge difference in comfort, safety, and enthusiasm, especially for students who were hesitant to participate before.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the yoga mats laid out in the gym, their faces lit up with excitement. Many asked, \"Are these really for us?\" and couldn't wait to try them out. Now, we're building on this momentum by incorporating short yoga breaks into other parts of the day and exploring how mindfulness can support focus and emotional regulation across subjects. Our next step is a student-led wellness project, where small groups will create their own short yoga routines and teach them to the class. Thank you for helping to bring this project to life—your support has had a meaningful and lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1601588100594,"projectUrl":"project/yoga-for-learning/5131841/","projectTitle":"Yoga for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6867944"},{"teacherId":6073610,"projectId":9062277,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donations from our community, our students have gained meaningful access to communication through the use of single voice output switches. These tools have made a profound difference in our speech and language sessions, allowing students, many of whom are nonverbal or minimally verbal, to participate actively by directing, requesting, and commenting using pre-recorded messages. With the push of a button, they can now express preferences, answer questions, and share their voices in ways that were not previously possible!\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond functional communication. For many of our students, these switches have opened the door to a deeper understanding of cause and effect of communication, the foundational idea that their actions can influence others and their environment. This growth in communicative intent and awareness is not only a critical step in language development, but also important in building confidence and connection. We are incredibly grateful to those who helped fund these supports! Your contributions have empowered our students and made their voices heard! We are eternally grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1741313709199,"projectUrl":"project/give-our-complex-communicators-a-voice/9062277/","projectTitle":"Give Our Complex Communicators a Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6073610_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542734776428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6073610"},{"teacherId":9767385,"projectId":8864435,"letterContent":"It has been shown that some students misbehave when they lose interest or when they don't find the lesson engaging. Having accessible and fun materials to use as supplements help with classroom management as well. \r\n\r\nInstead of the usual worksheets, students were able to use puzzles, cards, dominos and other critical thinking activities to review taught concepts. What I enjoyed the most was watching them help each.\r\n\r\nThank you Allison and Austin McChord for making our 6th grade year a fun year of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1735657762112,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-and-fun/8864435/","projectTitle":"Accessible and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delevry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mdelevry"},{"teacherId":9767385,"projectId":8935807,"letterContent":"My students were able to go to the \"grocery store\" and buy fruits. This helped them with budgeting as they could only spend a certain amount. We were able to practice solving 2 step equations and metric conversions. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited about the real life experience of \"buying fruits\" and enjoyed drinking their smoothies afterwards. None of this would have possible without the generosity of our donors: Allison and Austin McChord.\r\n\r\nThank you once more and we look forward to more engaging lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1735657774996,"projectUrl":"project/pbl-using-math-in-real-life/8935807/","projectTitle":"PBL: Using Math in Real Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delevry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mdelevry"},{"teacherId":219060,"projectId":8868621,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the new art materials that you helped us get for our classroom. The students have been so excited to choose art during their center times. I believe that art is one of the most important components in an Early Childhood classroom to give children a way to communicate, explore, and express themselves. \r\nOur students have been using the materials you provided us to study cities, and make their own representations. They have learned about shapes using art materials, and created beautiful self-portraits. \r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity, and feel so lucky to be supported by donors like you. \r\nThank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1735052445202,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-for-art/8868621/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start for Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/219060"},{"teacherId":8849842,"projectId":8909662,"letterContent":"This laminator has helped us run our classroom so much smoother. The trusty laminator is not just any laminator, as it is surely built to last and can handle many uses with no snags. Everyday, we use laminated materials for morning work, ELA, math, etc. We make flash cards, name tags, tracing sheets, and much more! \r\nThis new product is so great because we don't have to keep printing so much paper everyday and wasting excess materials. With laminated sheets, students can keep and use over and over again. We hope to keep this machine running for years to come. Thank you again 🩷","fullyFundedDate":1735657821463,"projectUrl":"project/a-laminator-is-this-classrooms-best-fri/8909662/","projectTitle":"A Laminator is This Classroom's Best Friend","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8849842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735697059760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8849842"},{"teacherId":9767385,"projectId":8888904,"letterContent":"Some students who live close to the school are not assigned a school bus; so, they walk to school. The stylish winter gears we received were very beneficial as they kept my students warm and they were very grateful. They were able to be more focused on their assigned tasks and not concerned about the weather during their time outside of the building since they were equipped for it. They were also excited about their snacks which has the ability to motivate them. It was used as rewards for being engaged and participating.","fullyFundedDate":1729457069421,"projectUrl":"project/highly-motivated/8888904/","projectTitle":"Highly Motivated","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delevry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mdelevry"},{"teacherId":9827482,"projectId":8922391,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of my classroom. Your donation means so much to me and my students. Because of your kindness, I am able to provide them with the resources and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nMy students are bright, curious, and full of potential, and your generosity helps create the kind of learning environment they truly deserve. Each resource you've helped provide will directly support their learning and make a lasting difference in their education.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in us and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1731126630456,"projectUrl":"project/a-helping-hand/8922391/","projectTitle":"A Helping Hand","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daphne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827482"},{"teacherId":8849842,"projectId":8742754,"letterContent":"I hope you are all having a restful holiday season. I took some time this break to reflect on just the impact you've made on our students at the Mattahunt. Our kindergarten kiddos say, \"THANK YOU, for these amazing snacks!\". Our students now have an abundance of options to choose from, and we are so happy you put a smile to their faces. We took some time to talk about and educate our kids about the importance of balance and eating healthier snacks that include protein and fresh produce. Our kids will often pair the cheese crackers (protein)/ gummies (extra vitamins) with an apple or orange. We talked about the importance of practicing these healthy eating habits that will create meaningful and impactful habits for life. \r\n\r\nThank you again for putting a huge smile on our faces. We will keep you updated on our next project. Until then, happy holidays and a happy new year from us to you!","fullyFundedDate":1726870941718,"projectUrl":"project/hangry-munchkins-need-snacks/8742754/","projectTitle":"Hangry Munchkins Need Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8849842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735697059760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8849842"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43039","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":581,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":67,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.5,"schoolId":43039,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mattahunt Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mattahunt Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/mattahunt-elementary-school/43039"}