{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patrick J Kennedy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2459505,"projectId":10704970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing access to the Morphology+ materials, including the student passages, daily work pages, interactive notebooks, and whiteboards for student practice!\r\n\r\nThe Morphology+ Student Passages have already provided meaningful opportunities for students to apply their newly acquired morphological knowledge to connected text. The students especially love that each concept includes two dedicated passages, allowing them to reinforce and apply the skills introduced through explicit morphology instruction.\r\n\r\nThe Morphology+ Daily Student Work Collection has quickly become a must-have literacy classroom resource! This extensive printable toolkit includes more than 700 student practice pages covering 118 critical IMSE morphology concepts.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, with a total of 146 morpheme concepts, the Morphology+ Interactive Notebook Bundle offers an incredible collection of ready-made activities that capture students' attention and encourage active learning. The inclusion of the Student A–Z Morpheme Dictionary is another wonderful resource for supporting their growing understanding of morphology.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a meaningful impact on our instruction and are providing students with valuable opportunities to practice, apply and build upon their learning. Thank you again for making these resources available to us. These tools are helping us learn, grow, and achieve so much this year!","fullyFundedDate":1790779221956,"projectUrl":"project/morphology-madness/10704970/","projectTitle":"Morphology Madness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelleher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2459505_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471914475820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacobvitz"},{"teacherId":1727092,"projectId":10714854,"letterContent":"Thank you all so very much for your incredibly generous donations! My students were so excited to see that our project was funded.\r\n\r\nThe prize boxes you funded helps my students stay focused. This project is for my all students but especially those students with with ADHD and Autism. These active learners need things to help them stay on task. The incentives have been used as fidget toys that will allow my students to move quietly while they work. Students manipulate the toys with their hands while listening to a lesson. These supplies help high energy workers fidget without distracting others. They also discreetly sooth student anxiety, frustration, and hyperactivity. The rewards are used as incentives to reward students that stay on task and show the correct behavior.\r\n\r\nIt is because of you like you that public schools are able to continue having amazing educational opportunities for their students. Without your generous funding, there is no way we could have afford this (or many other) educational tools! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1792012702345,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-to-keep-students-focused/10714854/","projectTitle":"Fidgets to Keep Students Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosa Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727092_orig.jpg?crop=2040,2040,x520,y640&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739932903889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosa-melendez"},{"teacherId":1727092,"projectId":10353988,"letterContent":"Thank you all so very much for your incredibly generous donations! My students were so excited to receive these magazines. They told me they felt like they were adults reading magazines.\r\n\r\nI am constantly looking for new types of texts for them to read and take home to study. Now my students have the opportunity to read and learn information about current events in their world. The concepts of world, continent, country, region, state, city, and community are very abstract and hard to comprehend for many of my students. The weekly classroom news magazine has motivated my students to read. Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics using nonfiction text and themes kids love to learn about, while helping to build critical skills like reading comprehension and critical-thinking.\r\n\r\nIt is because of you that public schools are able to continue having amazing educational opportunities for their students. Without your generous funding, there is no way we could have afford this (or many other) educational tools!","fullyFundedDate":1785253113651,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-classroom-magazines/10353988/","projectTitle":"Scholastic Classroom Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosa Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727092_orig.jpg?crop=2040,2040,x520,y640&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739932903889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosa-melendez"},{"teacherId":1727092,"projectId":10354084,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a donation to my classroom. The binders and pencils we received have provided my students with new opportunities to becoming organized and locate all their materials in one place. Thank you for making this possible. \r\n\r\nAs I mentioned in my project, my goal is to keep things simple and provide them with an organized, meaningful learning environment despite the lack of funds. Each of my students received a 2-inch binder to keep them organized throughout the school year as well as pencils so they can write.\r\n\r\nMy 6th-grade students travel to different classrooms throughout the day for different subjects. My hope is to get them organized with the use of a binder to keep all papers in one place. We also need pencils because we go through a lot of pencils during the year.\r\n\r\nMy students are enjoying their new binder and pencils. Thank you again for your generous donation to my classroom. It is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1788459644496,"projectUrl":"project/binders-and-pencils/10354084/","projectTitle":"Binders and Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosa Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727092_orig.jpg?crop=2040,2040,x520,y640&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739932903889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosa-melendez"},{"teacherId":9195072,"projectId":10266739,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in supporting my project, \"Helping Students Regulate, Refocus, and Thrive.\"Your kindness has truly made a difference in my counseling space and, most importantly, in the experiences of the students I work with every day.\r\n\r\nAs a school social worker, I have the privilege of supporting children who come to me with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and social needs. Sometimes they arrive feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, or simply hungry. Thanks to your generosity, I now have additional resources to help them feel comfortable, welcomed, and ready to engage.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest highlights has been having snacks available for students when they come in for counseling sessions or simply need something to eat. The children have really appreciated having this option, and it has been wonderful to be able to offer something so simple yet meaningful. Sometimes, meeting a child's basic needs is the first step toward helping them feel settled and ready to talk, learn, or work through their emotions.\r\n\r\nAnother favorite has been our slime-making activities! The students have absolutely loved creating their own slime, especially during our small group sessions. These activities have provided opportunities for creativity, connection, and practicing self-regulation. It has been wonderful to see how engaged and excited the children become while participating in something that is both fun and therapeutic.\r\n\r\nThe additional prizes have also been a huge hit! The children especially love the toy cars and having a greater variety of items to choose from in our prize box. Being able to offer more choices has made celebrating their efforts, positive behaviors, and progress even more exciting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nAll of these materials have been incredibly helpful in supporting students' emotional regulation, encouraging participation, and creating positive experiences during counseling and group activities. They have helped make my space one where children feel safe, supported, and excited to return.\r\n\r\nWhat may seem like small items can have such a meaningful impact on a child's school day. Whether it is enjoying a snack, proudly showing off their homemade slime, or choosing a special prize, these moments bring joy while helping children build important social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a space where students feel seen, cared for, and valued. Your generosity has gone beyond providing supplies. You have helped create opportunities for connection, comfort, learning, and growth.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of nurturing the whole child.\r\nMUCHAS GRACIAS","fullyFundedDate":1786031385024,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-regulate-refocus-and/10266739/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Regulate, Refocus, and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195072_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695422844332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195072"},{"teacherId":1727092,"projectId":10180780,"letterContent":"Thank you all so very much for your incredibly generous donations! My students were so excited to see that our project was funded.\r\n\r\nThe prize boxes you funded helps my students stay focused. This project is for my all students but especially those students with with ADHD and Autism. These active learners need things to help them stay on task. The incentives have been used as fidget toys that will allow my students to move quietly while they work. Students manipulate the toys with their hands while listening to a lesson. These supplies help high energy workers fidget without distracting others. They also discreetly sooth student anxiety, frustration, and hyperactivity. The rewards are used as incentives to reward students that stay on task and show the correct behavior.\r\n\r\nIt is because of you like you that public schools are able to continue having amazing educational opportunities for their students. Without your generous funding, there is no way we could have afford this (or many other) educational tools! 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Most importantly, students are building confidence as they experience success and see themselves as capable readers and learners. This resource has helped me provide more targeted multi-sensory support to meet students' diverse needs and give them the extra practice they need to continue growing.","fullyFundedDate":1778251699146,"projectUrl":"project/laying-the-foundation-for-lifelong-reade/10251208/","projectTitle":"Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yoo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3519010"},{"teacherId":2379818,"projectId":9793727,"letterContent":"This project has made technology use in our classroom more seamless, organized, and accessible. Our Chromebooks are an important part of learning throughout the day, supporting research, digital reading and writing, math practice, interactive lessons, assessments, and opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in different ways. Having a dedicated Chromebook charging station means our devices are consistently charged and ready to use, reducing interruptions and allowing students to transition quickly from one learning activity to the next.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited when they know the Chromebooks are ready for them to use independently and confidently. I have seen students who are naturally drawn to technology become classroom helpers and role models, assisting with organizing and caring for our devices. Students who may need additional engagement during traditional lessons have also benefited from having opportunities to interact with digital activities and learning platforms. This charging station may seem like a simple classroom tool, but it has helped us make technology a reliable part of our daily learning and has given my third graders more opportunities to learn, explore, create, and grow as digital learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760700754327,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-for-learning/9793727/","projectTitle":"Charged Up for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Queeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2379818_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562619046528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twilkes"},{"teacherId":2379818,"projectId":9432403,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful difference in my third graders' learning by giving me access to engaging, ready-to-use resources that make important skills feel exciting and meaningful. With these materials, I have been able to create hands-on math activities that strengthen addition, subtraction, and telling time; literacy centers aligned with UFLI Foundations that provide targeted reading and phonics practice; and digital and printable activities that support comprehension, vocabulary, and deeper thinking. The resources have also allowed me to incorporate social-emotional learning through lessons on friendship, kindness, and caring for others, while giving students opportunities to express themselves through art and creative projects.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is being able to learn by doing and creating. They love turning their math and literacy practice into crafts, colorful displays, and projects they can proudly share with their classmates and families. I have especially seen students who may struggle to stay engaged during traditional paper-and-pencil practice become more motivated when they can build, color, create, or work collaboratively. The Hundred Dresses activities and UFLI-aligned literacy centers have also provided opportunities for students to connect reading with discussion, reflection, and real-world lessons about kindness and inclusion. These resources have helped me make learning more interactive while meeting a variety of learning needs in my inclusive third-grade classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756432244137,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-my-secret-teaching-tool/9432403/","projectTitle":"Tpt: My Secret Teaching Tool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Queeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2379818_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562619046528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twilkes"},{"teacherId":2379818,"projectId":9430399,"letterContent":"This project has brought engaging, real-world reading experiences into our classroom and helped my third graders see that reading is not just about books—it is also about discovering the world around us. Through Scholastic News, students read age-appropriate articles about science, history, current events, animals, and our communities while practicing important skills such as identifying the main idea and supporting details, making inferences, determining the meaning of unfamiliar words, summarizing, and citing evidence from a text. These articles have given my students meaningful opportunities to apply the reading strategies we learn during our daily literacy instruction.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is active and collaborative. Students read independently, with partners, and together as a class, stopping to discuss what they notice, ask questions, make connections, and support their thinking with evidence. I have especially loved seeing students who may not always be excited about traditional books become eager readers when they can choose an article about a topic that interests them. Some of my students are drawn to science and animals, while others love learning about people, places, and events around the world. Scholastic News has helped them discover that there is something worth reading—and learning about—for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1750854356652,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-itin-3rd-g/9430399/","projectTitle":"Extra! Extra! Read All About It—In 3rd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Queeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2379818_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562619046528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twilkes"},{"teacherId":2459505,"projectId":10249274,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me reward outstanding student effort and achievement in the classroom! Students work hard every day decoding and encoding sounds, words, phrases, and connected text.\r\n\r\nThey were thrilled to discover the variety of food, plant, and animal squishies! They giggled with delight when they saw the donuts with different frosting and sprinkle designs. The light up rings were also a big hit!\r\n\r\nThese prizes are inspiring students to grow and learn. They also serve as a meaningful indicator of success that students can take home and share with their parents and families alongside their academic data.","fullyFundedDate":1778715916339,"projectUrl":"project/small-prizes-big-motivation/10249274/","projectTitle":"Small Prizes, Big Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelleher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2459505_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471914475820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacobvitz"},{"teacherId":3519010,"projectId":9980254,"letterContent":"This project has already been a meaningful impact on our students by giving them access to engaging read-along books they can enjoy independently or with a partner. These interesting and accessible stories help build reading confidence, support fluency, and encourage collaboration. As students practice reading in different ways, they develop a stronger love for books and grow as more independent, motivated learners.\r\nIn addition, these books will be especially supportive for our multilingual learners, providing repeated exposure to language in a fun and meaningful way. Thank you again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1773879432505,"projectUrl":"project/reading-without-barriers/9980254/","projectTitle":"Reading Without Barriers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yoo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3519010"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62913","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":279,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":62913,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Patrick J Kennedy Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Patrick J Kennedy Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/patrick-j-kennedy-elementary-school/62913"}