{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rebecca Johnson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7623549,"projectId":9844922,"letterContent":"The materials that were generously donated have been used in a wide variety of creative and educational activities. From playdough projects to printed materials and crafts made with fabrics, strings, and other textured items, these resources truly helped bring our students' imaginations to life. The variety of materials and textures was exceptional, and the students enjoyed engaging with them immensely.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for providing such meaningful resources that enhance both learning and creativity in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762608477217,"projectUrl":"project/feel-the-world-be-the-world/9844922/","projectTitle":"Feel the World, Be the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ileana Natal-DeJesus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7623549_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645163585389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7623549"},{"teacherId":7623549,"projectId":9720217,"letterContent":"The cube that was generously donated to our classroom has become an invaluable space for students to pause, reflect, and manage their emotions when they are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. It provides a safe, quiet environment where they can reset and regain their sense of calm.\r\n\r\nThe large bean bag placed in our library area has also been a wonderful addition. It offers a comfortable spot for students to sit and enjoy a book with a classmate, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages a love of reading.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the organizers and storage items have greatly improved the functionality of our classroom by helping us maintain a neat and organized space for all our materials.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and thoughtful contributions. They have truly made a positive impact on our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1760741643514,"projectUrl":"project/busy-bees-need-a-hive/9720217/","projectTitle":"Busy Bees Need a Hive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ileana Natal-DeJesus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7623549_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645163585389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7623549"},{"teacherId":7377430,"projectId":9727356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the new sensory/musical/light up toys! New toys bring interest to my students who are in the neediest of classrooms. The toys ordered help to teach them cause and effect with lots of fun!\r\n\r\nAs you can see one toy in particular is interesting to many of our students. I find that anything that is versatile across multiple students is a huge win! We rotate what we are using to help give students the chance to learn more.\r\n\r\nThe stool has helped so much during sessions because the students we are using is with are in preschool, meaning it is hard to get down low enough to work with them when working on walking.\r\n\r\nThank you for being kind and supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1762608476875,"projectUrl":"project/special-toys-for-special-kids/9727356/","projectTitle":"Special Toys for Special Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7377430_orig.jpg?crop=312,312,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596230601961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7377430"},{"teacherId":7377430,"projectId":9620904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students a voice! All of the developmental classrooms have access to be able to use a speech button in the hallway no matter what equipment the students are in. To be able to give the students a voice is huge! So many people take speech for granted and something as small as this really makes my students happy.\r\n\r\nFrom being able to say hi or even move out the way to singing along with a song, these buttons are everything!\r\n\r\nThe gooseneck holders attach to all of the equipment and are accessible to the students because it can bend to wherever it is needed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in this project!","fullyFundedDate":1762608476669,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-a-voice/9620904/","projectTitle":"Giving Students a Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7377430_orig.jpg?crop=312,312,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596230601961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7377430"},{"teacherId":7638928,"projectId":7611839,"letterContent":"Donations will have a powerful and direct impact on low-income families and students enrolled in SEBS (Social Emotional Behavioral Support) programs by helping to remove barriers that interfere with learning and emotional well-being. For low-income families, donations help ensure that students come to school with the materials they need to be successful, such as school supplies, learning tools, and basic resources. By providing these resources, donations help level the playing field so all students can fully engage in classroom learning. For SEBS children, the classroom benefits are especially significant. Many of these students experience challenges with focus, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and behavior. Donations that fund classroom items such as fidgets, sensory tools, flexible seating, calming corner materials, visual supports, and hands-on learning tools play a critical role in helping students self-regulate and stay engaged.\r\nFidgets and sensory tools, in particular, allow students to release excess energy, manage anxiety, and improve concentration without disrupting instruction. When used appropriately, these tools help students remain seated longer, follow directions more effectively, and participate positively in lessons. Other donated items such as noise-canceling headphones, stress balls, weighted lap pads, and visual timers also support students in staying calm, organized, and focused. These resources create a more inclusive classroom environment where SEBS students feel supported rather than singled out. As a result, behavioral incidents decrease, on-task behavior increases, and students build greater confidence and independence. By investing in these tools, the community is investing in student success.","fullyFundedDate":1692373464500,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-more-than-my-mood/7611839/","projectTitle":"I Am More Than My Mood!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7638928_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689604807377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7638928"},{"teacherId":10062987,"projectId":9430905,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for helping my students engage in learning much easier than before. Your generosity has allowed my students to spend more time on-task than off, with the use of the new headphones. Now my students can get to work immediately on their computers, rather than waste much-needed learning time trying to find working headphones. It's wonderful to see them plug in their headphones and get right to work, able to focus on the content of their assignments, rather than get distracted by noise around them. It is such a relief! \r\n\r\nMy students are also loving using the floor seats as they do different types of work. They use the seats for independent work as well as peer-to-peer work. Many of the students that previously found sitting on the rug uncomfortable, now use these seats without complaints. This again allows them to focus on the learning rather than being off-task by constantly readjusting themselves. I have found that I don't need to redirect them as much when they are using these seats.\r\n\r\nOnce again, your generosity has helped many children with being able to learn without needless obstacles. I deeply appreciate everyone involved in this foundation. Thank you all so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1760737110793,"projectUrl":"project/sit-listen-and-learn/9430905/","projectTitle":"Sit, Listen and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062987"},{"teacherId":8576702,"projectId":9455112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! It really means a lot to me and my students!\r\n\r\nThese materials have really inspired them to do their best writing. We use the notebooks to keep each type of writing separate from each other. I've also included a prize box in my classroom. Each week, students who give their best effort will earn a prize. They really enjoy this!\r\nI am a teacher that strongly believes that each student can do anything that they put their minds to. With your help, I've been able to help my students see their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1756462916500,"projectUrl":"project/encouragement-to-explore-the-wonderful-w/9455112/","projectTitle":"Encouragement to Explore the Wonderful World of Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8576702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752956890788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8576702"},{"teacherId":9828259,"projectId":9705240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Data Detectives\" project. With the micro:bits, bot makers, Arduino boards, and sensors you provided, my students have been able to turn our classroom at Rebecca M. Johnson into a mini \"smart school.\" They are learning to program real devices that collect humidity percentages, temperature, and noise levels in the hallway, gym, and cafeteria, and then use that information to make sense of their environment like real scientists and engineers.\r\n\r\nThe technology has opened up a completely new way of learning for my students. Instead of just reading about data and graphs, they now design small experiments, gather real-time data with sensors, and discuss what it means for comfort, safety, and noise in different parts of the school. Building a small smart house model with Arduino and the sensors has been especially exciting; students light up when they see that a change in temperature or sound can trigger a response they programmed themselves. Some students who were quiet or hesitant in traditional lessons have really come alive with this hands-on coding work, taking the lead in debugging programs and helping classmates understand how to read the data.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now see technology as something they can create and control, not just something they use. They are developing problem-solving, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills that will stay with them far beyond this school year. Thank you for giving them the tools and confidence to become true \"Data Detectives.\"","fullyFundedDate":1758386584499,"projectUrl":"project/data-detectives-young-engineers-investi/9705240/","projectTitle":"Data Detectives: Young Engineers Investigate Our School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9828259_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731003622884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-bello"},{"teacherId":9458050,"projectId":9631187,"letterContent":"Our students have used the materials bought daily! It has shown an improvement in our students small group instruction. Academics have increased in a shorter period of time with the use of the materials! Students have used the materials for recess, reading and math time. During our small group time, students are using materials daily with peers and also with groups of friends. We continue to use these items daily and for multipurpose. They have helped support tutoring of students twice a week as well.","fullyFundedDate":1755888767697,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs-for-bright-learners/9631187/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs for Bright Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Larriu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458050_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721229018173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458050"},{"teacherId":6884917,"projectId":9463420,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. My kindergarten students have enjoyed writing in their writing journals and using the markers. \r\nThe play-dough has been a fun way to build letters and numbers as they build their motor skills. The math games have kept my students engaged and excited as they use this game to identify and match numbers. The wobble seat has been a game changer for one of my students that benefits from having the opportunity to move as he receives instruction during whole group lessons. Donors like truly make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755702350494,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learners-engaging-kin/9463420/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learners: Engaging kindergarten Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6884917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570799954423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6884917"},{"teacherId":7623549,"projectId":9629539,"letterContent":"Our students were so surprised that they were able to receive all these materials to get them ready for school. The parents were so grateful and some even commented what a relieve this was because they were not sure if they had the means to get them not even the basic supplies for school. I was so happy to see this burden lifted off their shoulders. Our students come prepared to school every day with their backpacks and supplies. \r\n\r\nYou have truly blessed our students with their first step to starting school prepared. Together with your support we have made an incredible difference in these children's lives and hopefully this can make them feel confident to be able to come to school and not worry about not having the necessary materials or worrying about the parents not being able to provide. \r\n\r\nThank You truly from Our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755730977958,"projectUrl":"project/lets-fill-our-backpacks-not-our-though/9629539/","projectTitle":"“Let’s Fill Our Backpacks Not Our Thoughts!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ileana Natal-DeJesus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7623549_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645163585389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7623549"},{"teacherId":8579973,"projectId":9589419,"letterContent":"This project made such a big difference in helping our classroom stay healthy and running smoothly. The tissues and laminating supplies are things we use constantly, and I can't tell you how helpful it is to have them on hand. The kids were so relieved to have tissues that are soft (no more sore little noses!) and I use the laminating sheets all the time with my laminator to protect their work and make learning materials last longer.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helped with our classroom printer ink, which keeps us going for daily projects and communication with families. Thank you for giving us practical, thoughtful supplies that truly keep our classroom humming along.","fullyFundedDate":1758636808925,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-little-hands-busy-and-healthy/9589419/","projectTitle":"Keeping Little Hands Busy and Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8579973"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59894","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":589,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":62.2,"schoolId":59894,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rebecca Johnson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rebecca Johnson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/rebecca-johnson-elementary-school/59894"}