{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maurice Donahue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9106460,"projectId":10710378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for my students! Your generosity helps me offer something to eat when students need it during the school day. Having snacks available helps create a caring classroom where students feel supported and can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nFor my fourth- and fifth-grade students, our time together includes practicing reading, building vocabulary, and developing writing skills. A snack break can give students a moment to recharge before returning to these activities. Your donation supports their everyday needs as we continue working toward their individual learning goals.\r\n\r\nWe will continue building confidence and independence in reading and writing, and your kindness will be part of that journey. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a welcoming place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1792602254197,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-for-success/10710378/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9106460_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690206212166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9106460"},{"teacherId":8650582,"projectId":10504912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for thinking of our school library! \r\nBefore these couches, I only had one reading area on one side of the library! But with your donation I was able to create another seating area on the other side of the library!\r\n\r\nBut students love being able to spread out, and sit in different areas and read quietly, or spend some time by themselves! \r\n\r\nYour contribution to the library means so much to me and my students. Even other teachers have commented on how nice the library is looking, and how welcoming the space is!\r\n\r\nThank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1789595951755,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-couches-for-our-newly-renovated-lib/10504912/","projectTitle":"Cozy Couches for Our Newly Renovated Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650582_orig.png?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746211364335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sierra-92"},{"teacherId":8650582,"projectId":10688427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for thinking of our school library! We have a large portion of students who are on the spectrum, or are neurodivergent! Having books featuring different characters helps students feel represented, and helps teachers create social stories and read books to their students to help them feel welcome! \r\n\r\nI think it is important for all students to feel represented in their daily life, and having books featuring characters helps with that! And also, seeing celebrities or famous people represented in books as well shows them they can accomplish anything!\r\n\r\nA lot of these picture books, I have used for story times while teaching! And my students have also enjoyed checking out the new books, and having quiet reading time in the library as well.\r\n\r\nThank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1790774418072,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-and-diversifying-our-school-li/10688427/","projectTitle":"Expanding and Diversifying Our School Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650582_orig.png?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746211364335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sierra-92"},{"teacherId":8650582,"projectId":10464859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for thinking of our school library! Your donation means so much to me! \r\nThese cube chairs and new rugs have helped create different reading sections on each side of the library! And my students loved having new furniture and new places to sit and read! \r\n\r\nYour contribution means so much and helps me be one step closer to creating a more welcoming and cozy space for my students to sit and enjoy reading! \r\n\r\nEven fellow teachers have commented on how much they love the space, and that all of our students have embraced the space and enjoy sitting and reading!\r\n\r\nThank you again so much for your donation, it is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1789595951331,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-reading-zones-for-our-school-libra/10464859/","projectTitle":"Quiet Reading Zones for Our School Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650582_orig.png?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746211364335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sierra-92"},{"teacherId":8650582,"projectId":10156940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for thinking of our school library! Your donation means so much to me, and helps greatly in getting in getting the supplies I need to organize all the books in our school library! \r\nAll these stickers and labels help me create stickers and organize the books for each section in the library. For example, easy readers, chapter books, graphic novels etc. Each section has a color to keep everything more visual and easy for my students to help put items back where they belong. The spine labels are also different colors, to easily show the first letter of each author's last name. \r\n\r\nI have also created stickers for the genres, and to help identify the books in case students are looking for a specific type of book!\r\n\r\nThese items have been so helpful in creating a easily identifiable and color coded school library!\r\n\r\nThank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1773842410848,"projectUrl":"project/cool-colored-and-organized-library/10156940/","projectTitle":"Cool Colored and Organized Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650582_orig.png?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746211364335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sierra-92"},{"teacherId":8650582,"projectId":10155408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for thinking of our school library! For the past several years I have been reorganizing and cataloging the books into an online system! And I have also been \r\nfinding books with interesting characters and topics for all my students to enjoy reading! \r\n\r\nMy students have really enjoyed reading the graphic novels and new chapter books, even classroom teachers have been borrowing books to read with their classrooms!\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to me, and I am grateful to be able to get the supplies and books I need to expand our school library!\r\n\r\nThank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1773842411557,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-graphic-novels-and-chapter-book/10155408/","projectTitle":"Exciting Graphic Novels and Chapter Books For Our School Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650582_orig.png?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746211364335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sierra-92"},{"teacherId":7739998,"projectId":10330272,"letterContent":"Starting a new school year with a new group of third graders is always exciting, and your generosity helped me begin the year feeling prepared, organized, and ready to give my students my very best! The ink and laminating sheets allow me to create colorful, durable learning materials and visuals that my students can use all year long. The desk calendar, planner, borders, file folders, and tabs help me stay organized and create a welcoming, structured classroom environment. And the fidgets provide students with helpful tools to support focus and learning when they need an extra little boost.\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem like small things, but they make a BIG difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping me start this school year with the tools I need to create a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment for my new group of third graders. Your support means so much to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787154226291,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies-new-possibilitie/10330272/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies, New Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7739998_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629768445918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephy-cho"},{"teacherId":8650582,"projectId":10152464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for thinking of me and our little school library!\r\nFor the past several years I have been working on weeding, and organizing the library all by myself. Which I need to accomplish in between teaching, prep time and lesson plans.\r\n\r\nThe non fiction section of our school library had been severely outdated, and a lot of the information was not current or did not include celebrities or other famous people are students are interested in learning about.\r\n\r\nThis selection of books, funded by your wonderful donation has help expand our library so much! Our students love reading graphic novels, and looking at the pictures about famous people they like. So this has been a step in the right direction in getting our students reading and learning more!\r\n\r\nThank you again, it is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1773842411351,"projectUrl":"project/current-and-updated-non-fiction-for-our/10152464/","projectTitle":"Current and Updated Non Fiction For Our Library!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650582_orig.png?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746211364335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sierra-92"},{"teacherId":9106460,"projectId":10340811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students! Your generosity has made such a positive difference in our learning environment. My students were so excited when they first saw the new materials. They could not wait to explore everything and begin using the resources during our lessons. Seeing their excitement and smiles reminded me how meaningful it is for students to have materials that make learning feel engaging and special.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the resources during small-group instruction and individualized learning activities. As a special education teacher, I work with students who have different learning needs, and having additional hands-on materials allows me to provide extra practice and support in ways that keep them motivated. The resources have helped us work on important academic skills while also building confidence and independence. I especially love seeing students become proud of themselves when they complete an activity or understand something that was previously difficult for them.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating these materials into our daily lessons, small groups, and skill-building activities. Your contribution has given my students more opportunities to learn, practice, and succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and helping me provide them with the resources they deserve. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1787164836142,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-read-and-write/10340811/","projectTitle":"A Place to Read and Write","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9106460_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690206212166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9106460"},{"teacherId":8064748,"projectId":10268226,"letterContent":"Thank you for you generosity and to fulfill my project. The kids love the games! They can independently play and I enjoy listening to them guide each other. They ask to play the games because \"it's a fun way to learn\"! That's exactly what I hoping for! The students were thrilled with the stools, especially the boys. I've assigned stools so everyone has a stool they can safely sit on. The whiteboard markers make using a whiteboard much easier. It's the \"special marker\" and provides no an opportunity to work on social skills about sharing. \r\nI can't thank you enough for your helping my class be inviting gor my students.","fullyFundedDate":1779220566001,"projectUrl":"project/educational-games-comfortable-stools-/10268226/","projectTitle":"Educational Games + Comfortable Stools = Making Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarthy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8064748"},{"teacherId":9632180,"projectId":9484248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have a bright, colorful new rug that has completely transformed our classroom space. It is large enough for our entire class to gather comfortably, making it the perfect place for our morning meetings, engaging lessons, and interactive games. Seeing my students excited to come together each day has been truly wonderful.\r\n\r\nThis rug has become so much more than just a place to sit, it has become the heart of our classroom community. It has given us a welcoming space where we can learn, laugh, and build meaningful relationships with one another. Your thoughtful gift has helped create an environment where students feel connected, included, and ready to learn. Thank you for making such a positive and lasting impact on my students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755703906587,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-rug/9484248/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9632180_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723680250146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632180"},{"teacherId":9632180,"projectId":9456359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom library. Thanks to your kindness, I was able to add book bins, a cozy lamp, LED lights, and two new bookshelves that completely transformed the space into a welcoming reading area for my students. Your generosity has helped create an environment where students are excited to browse, explore, and enjoy books every day.\r\n\r\nThe new organization has made it much easier for students to find books that match their reading levels and interests, encouraging greater independence and confidence as readers. The comfortable, inviting atmosphere has already inspired more students to spend time reading and has helped foster a genuine love of books in our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a space where a lifelong love of reading can continue to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1755703907213,"projectUrl":"project/lovely-library/9456359/","projectTitle":"Lovely Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9632180_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723680250146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632180"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40236","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":388,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":78,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":40236,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maurice Donahue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maurice Donahue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/holyoke-public-school-district/maurice-donahue-elementary-school/40236"}