{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Murphy K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2287883,"projectId":10184122,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. Our students are enjoying basketball and volleyball from grades k0 all the way up to 8th grade. The sports equipments are just during recess and gym time and bonding time.\r\nStudents are using the equipment purchase to play basketball and volleyball. Students are learning basketball skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. They are also learning to work with each other. Students in different grades are playing with each other as they learn the foundations of basketball and volleyball.","fullyFundedDate":1778768638260,"projectUrl":"project/foundational-basketball-volleyball-equ/10184122/","projectTitle":"Foundational Basketball & Volleyball Equipments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Truc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2287883"},{"teacherId":1877293,"projectId":9959433,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kind donations. We writing to let you know that the students had a great time enjoying the pizza you have donated! Each student got some good bites and they were extremely happy about it! We celebrated our hard work on a successful school year. This is all thank to you!\r\n\r\nStudents worked hard all year long learn a tremendous amount of math on top of everything else they are required to learn! They find it very rewarding to celebrate the near end of the year via this pizza party! We are forever grateful for your kindness and we wish you all the best!\r\n\r\nPlease feel free to visit our classroom page at https://donorschoose.org/ychen to see our updated classroom projects! \r\n\r\nHope you enjoy your wonderful summer!","fullyFundedDate":1775926711688,"projectUrl":"project/pizza-party-2026/9959433/","projectTitle":"Pizza Party 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ychen"},{"teacherId":1877293,"projectId":9948700,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kind donations. We writing to let you know that the students had a great time enjoying the pizza you have donated! Each student got some good bites and they were extremely happy about it! We celebrated our hard work on a successful school year. This is all thank to you!\r\n\r\nStudents worked hard all year long learn a tremendous amount of math on top of everything else they are required to learn! They find it very rewarding to celebrate the near end of the year via this pizza party! We are forever grateful for your kindness and we wish you all the best!\r\n\r\nPlease feel free to visit our classroom page at https://donorschoose.org/ychen to see our updated classroom projects! \r\n\r\nHope you enjoy your wonderful summer!","fullyFundedDate":1765678792523,"projectUrl":"project/pizza-party-for-2026/9948700/","projectTitle":"Pizza Party for 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ychen"},{"teacherId":10228139,"projectId":9658071,"letterContent":"Thank you for considering a donation to our project, \"Confidence Starts with Care: Classroom & Hygiene Essentials.\"\r\n\r\nAs a seventh-grade teacher in Boston Public Schools, I work with students who bring incredible strengths, talents, and potential into the classroom every day. However, many of my students face challenges outside of school that can make it difficult to focus on learning. Something as simple as not having access to basic hygiene products or school supplies can impact a student's confidence, participation, and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nMiddle school is a time when students are developing their identities and self-confidence. When students know their basic needs are met, they are more likely to participate in class discussions, collaborate with peers, take academic risks, and focus on their education rather than worrying about unmet needs.\r\n\r\nOver the course of this school year, our classroom has become much more than a place for learning—it has become a trusted resource for students throughout the building. What started as a small collection of extra supplies has grown into a space where students know they can come when they need support. Students from other grade levels regularly stop by to ask for deodorant, socks, or other essentials. Teachers have also come to my classroom to pick up items for students in need when they notice a student struggling or lacking access to basic necessities.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful changes has been seeing students become comfortable enough to ask for feminine hygiene products without embarrassment. Rather than missing class, feeling anxious, or trying to navigate the situation alone, students know there is a safe and supportive place where they can access what they need with dignity. Watching students walk out feeling relieved, confident, and cared for is a reminder that these small items can have a significant impact.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will do more than provide supplies; it will send a powerful message to students that they are valued, supported, and worthy of care. By helping create a classroom environment where students can access essential resources with dignity, you are helping build confidence that extends far beyond the school day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for helping us create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1756782195029,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-starts-with-care-classroom-/9658071/","projectTitle":"Confidence Starts with Care: Classroom & Hygiene Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10228139_orig.png?crop=726,726,x198,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756345799752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-svalencia"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10082696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to bring a little creativity to our school library! The library is so much more than just books these days, and while students still love books and reading, we also like to engage in activities outside of the books that go along with the stories we've shared. This helps to strengthen our learning and tap into students' many talents and interests besides reading. With no budget in the library to purchase even simple items like crayons and paper, your donation is much appreciated. I can't wait to get creative with my students!","fullyFundedDate":1779114140595,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-the-library/10082696/","projectTitle":"Creativity in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10283684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to create a story box for the book \"Brown Bear, Brown Bear,\" by Bill Martin and Eric Carle. This classic story is still a favorite amongst our youngest students, and with your generosity we will now have props to go along with the book. Our youngest learners with different learning needs will especially benefit from these items, but everyone who comes to the library will love this story box! I can't wait to begin using it with students. Thank you so much for supporting the important work we're doing here in Dorchester to make our library meet the needs of all our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778769303566,"projectUrl":"project/brown-bear-in-the-library/10283684/","projectTitle":"Brown Bear in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10175926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to bring new board books to our school library. As we build towards being a fully inclusive school, our youngest students with different learning needs will need different materials to make them successful while in the library. This includes plenty of board books, which are sturdier than traditional paper books. These students love books! And with the addition of these new books, which your donation has made possible, they now have a whole new collection to love and enjoy. Thank you for supporting the important work we're doing here in Boston!","fullyFundedDate":1778171297521,"projectUrl":"project/board-books-in-the-library/10175926/","projectTitle":"Board Books in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":9985942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project to create a story box for the wonderful book \"I Went Walking,\" by Sue Williams. With no budget for new materials in the library it is only through donations like yours that we can purchase much needed titles for our collection. As our school becomes fully inclusive, we need more and more hands-on tools, like story boxes, to bring our books to life for students with different needs. Your generosity has allowed us to purchase all the characters that go along with this book, and I know it will be used and loved for years to come. Thank you for supporting the important work of encouraging a life-long love of reading and learning in all our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778015194628,"projectUrl":"project/i-went-walking-in-the-library/9985942/","projectTitle":"I Went Walking in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10052537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project to bring sensory tools to our school library. With no budget for new materials in the library it is only through donations like yours that we can purchase much needed items for our collection. Your generosity will allow us to purchase these new tools that will be used by so many of our children. As we move towards being a fully-inclusive school, it is imperative that we have tools that students with different needs can use so that they can fully participate in their own learning. Thank you for supporting the important work of encouraging a life-long love of reading and learning for all our students with different needs!","fullyFundedDate":1777856921698,"projectUrl":"project/library-sensory-tools/10052537/","projectTitle":"Library Sensory Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10073295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project to create a cars and trucks and things that go box in our school library. With no budget for new materials in the library it is only through donations like yours that we can purchase much needed items for our collection. Your generosity will allow us to purchase new books about cars and trucks as well as small car and truck toys. Cars and trucks are a very popular topic amongst our youngest learners, and I know this box will encourage a love of reading that will last a lifetime! Thank you for supporting the important work of encouraging our youngest readers!","fullyFundedDate":1777668178453,"projectUrl":"project/cars-and-trucks-and-things-that-go-in-th/10073295/","projectTitle":"Cars and Trucks and Things That Go in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":1877293,"projectId":9974494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation! We are writing to let you know that we have received the printer, and the students are already having a great time using it to print a variety of fun materials.\r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited that one student actually took the initiative to unbox and set it up himself! With just a little bit of guidance, he read the manual, installed the ink, and got it ready to go. It was a very rewarding experience for him and a great contribution to our learning community. We are already planning to use the printer for many upcoming classroom projects!\r\n\r\nHaving this printer right in our classroom has also been a game-changer for my prep time. I no longer have to travel to the main copy room, wait in line, or troubleshoot shared printers. It is also teaching the students responsibility; they now email me their materials ahead of time, learning not to leave things until the very last minute so I can have their prints ready within a couple of days.\r\n\r\nIt has been a wonderful addition to our room. Please take a look at the pictures we have shared to see it in action!\r\n\r\nIf you would like to support us in the future, please visit https://www.donorschoose.org/ychen to see our upcoming classroom projects. We really appreciate your generosity and the time you took to help our learning community. We are so grateful for all of this, and we wish you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1776434834940,"projectUrl":"project/a-color-printer-for-creative-work/9974494/","projectTitle":"A Color Printer for Creative Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ychen"},{"teacherId":1877293,"projectId":9948546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We wanted to share a quick final update on this project and show our appreciation.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution toward our new classroom iPad, the students have been having a wonderful time using it for different activities. It perfectly complements our current technology, allowing the kids to use interactive apps to practice and solve math problems. It has quickly become a fun and incredibly useful tool for our daily teaching and learning. We truly cannot thank you enough for supporting our classroom!\r\n\r\nIn the future, if you are interested in checking out our upcoming classroom projects, please visit our page at: https://donorschoose.org/ychen\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and wish you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1766441565014,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-tablet-for-math-learning/9948546/","projectTitle":"Interactive Tablet for Math Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ychen"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62924","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":855,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":50,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.2,"schoolId":62924,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richard Murphy K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richard Murphy K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/murphy-k-8-school/62924"}