{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roger L Putnam Vocational Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4537298,"projectId":10465494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The erasable whiteboard sheets and Expo markers have provided my students with valuable tools for collaboration, critical thinking, and active learning. These supplies allowed students to work together in small groups to analyze historical documents, develop a thesis statement, and support their arguments with specific textual evidence. The reusable materials made it easy for students to share their thinking, revise their ideas, and learn from one another throughout the process.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom where students can engage more deeply with history and build important skills in reading, writing, and evidence-based reasoning. By providing these supplies, you have helped make learning more interactive and accessible for my students. I truly appreciate your investment in their education and your commitment to helping them grow as thoughtful historians and critical thinkers. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786660121253,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-makes-the-learning-work/10465494/","projectTitle":"Teamwork Makes the Learning Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4537298_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786424933938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-p-thompson"},{"teacherId":10609404,"projectId":10637264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in fully funding our essential classroom supplies project! When the boxes arrived, I was immensely relieved to finally have printer paper, white lined paper, and notebooks for my classes. Experiencing a school-wide cyberattack was incredibly disruptive, especially when the school wasn't providing teachers with paper or pencils to adapt to the sudden tech outage. Having these critical materials delivered directly to our room completely resolved a major logistical nightmare and ensured that I had the exact physical resources needed to keep teaching.\r\nWe put these resources to work immediately to salvage our instructional time and keep our curriculum on track. For example, during our very first class period after the delivery, students were able to grab the new notebooks and lined paper to write down their lessons and work entirely by hand. The printer paper became an absolute lifeline, allowing me to print out necessary reading materials, assignments, and reference sheets so nobody fell behind. Having these fundamental tools readily available meant we could seamlessly transform a stressful, tech-free crisis into a highly focused and productive learning environment.\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to keep relying on these materials as the backbone of our day-to-day classroom activities. Students will be using the paper and notebooks for our regular curriculum and daily lessons, as well as studying for their upcoming exams. Your timely contribution did so much more than just provide basic supplies; it saved our classroom from a complete standstill and ensured my students' education never paused. Thank you for investing in our classroom and being our lifeline when we needed it most!","fullyFundedDate":1789571136002,"projectUrl":"project/when-supplies-arent-provided-students/10637264/","projectTitle":"When Supplies Aren’t Provided, Students Still Need to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gia Neuzil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10609404_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787244199256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10609404"},{"teacherId":10609404,"projectId":10522268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in fully funding our classroom hygiene and wellness project! When the boxes arrived, my high school students were incredibly grateful to see our room stocked with essential personal care items like disposable toothbrushes, body wipes, floss, and hairbrushes. High school can be a challenging time, and having a reliable, stigma-free space where they can grab tampons, pads, tissues, or hand sanitizer makes a world of difference. The snacks were an instant hit, and seeing their faces light up with relief and appreciation showed just how much it means to them to feel cared for and supported by the community.\r\nWe have already integrated these health and wellness resources directly into our daily routine by setting up a permanent, organized wellness station, and my students are absolutely obsessed with it. It has been incredible to see them utilize the space responsibly, especially now that we are entering sick season. The tissues and hand sanitizer have already been a huge hit, keeping germs at bay and ensuring students feel comfortable and healthy. Having items like these readily available right in the classroom means students don't have to miss valuable instructional time leaving the room to find them.\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to keep this popular station well-stocked to support our teenagers through the demanding fall and winter months. Students will continue to have discreet, independent access to hygiene supplies and quick snacks to help them stay energized and focused during their upcoming exams. By taking care of their most basic physical needs, your contribution has directly removed barriers to learning and allowed our students to focus entirely on their academic success. Thank you for investing in our students' health, dignity, and education!","fullyFundedDate":1789410070144,"projectUrl":"project/clean-start-bright-futures/10522268/","projectTitle":"Clean Start, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gia Neuzil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10609404_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787244199256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10609404"},{"teacherId":10609404,"projectId":10526430,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in fully funding our science project! When the boxes arrived, my high school students were absolutely thrilled to see our room stocked with essential supplies like new binders, notebook paper, scissors, and index cards. High schoolers are often used to making do with worn-out materials, so seeing a fresh wave of resources—including healthy snacks, colorful stickers, and fun toy prizes for our review games—completely changed the energy in the room. They felt incredibly supported and valued knowing that someone invested directly in their education.\r\nThese resources became an absolute lifeline for us after our school experienced a cyberattack, which forced us to pivot completely to a paper-based curriculum. We put your materials to work immediately; students used the whiteboards in groups to write down answers and debate scientific reasoning as a class. Thanks to the printer paper, laminating pouches, and white lined paper, I was able to print and protect essential lesson materials, keeping our biology studies moving forward smoothly without a single minute of lost learning time.\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to use these resources to organize our way through the rest of the biology curriculum. Students are using the new binders to keep all of their printed papers organized in one secure place, and they will continue using the index cards to study for their upcoming exams. Your gift provided the exact physical infrastructure and daily motivation my students needed during a challenging tech outage. Thank you for equipping our classroom and ensuring our young scientists didn't miss a beat!","fullyFundedDate":1788220929023,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-scientists/10526430/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gia Neuzil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10609404_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787244199256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10609404"},{"teacherId":4396798,"projectId":10090879,"letterContent":"As a low-income and high-needs school our school library is sometimes the only library students have access to so I thank you for providing students with books they will enjoy reading. I'm also grateful that books donated will help support our classroom teachers and enhance the curriculum for students. \r\n\r\nMany book series were donated and I'm thankful because it is costly to keep the series on the shelf for student to read and to buy multiple copies. Students will not have to wait to read these popular book series.","fullyFundedDate":1773845015113,"projectUrl":"project/fill-our-shelves/10090879/","projectTitle":"Fill Our Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4396798_orig.png?crop=439,439,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682707504275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4396798"},{"teacherId":9263048,"projectId":10039672,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students now have the materials they need to turn their creativity into a real-world entrepreneurial experience. Because this project was funded near the end of the school year and summer vacation followed, we have not yet been able to complete the full student business project.\r\n\r\nThis semester, students will use these materials to design and create custom tumblers, calculate production costs, determine pricing, develop marketing strategies, and prepare their products for sale. They will experience the entire process of taking an idea from concept to customer while practicing teamwork, communication, financial literacy, and other workplace skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students will learn that a business can be about more than making a profit—it can also be a way to give back. A portion of their work will focus on using entrepreneurship to make a positive difference in their school or community.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly excited to put these materials to work this semester, and I look forward to sharing photos of our students and their finished products as the project comes to life. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to create, learn, lead, and give back!","fullyFundedDate":1778029037992,"projectUrl":"project/press-profit-purpose-student-made-tum/10039672/","projectTitle":"Press, Profit, Purpose: Student-Made Tumblers That Give Back","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9263048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739914054358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/biztech"},{"teacherId":6494697,"projectId":10052135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new reading chairs into our classroom! Your generosity has created a cozy, inviting space where my students can relax, explore books, and develop a love of reading.\r\n\r\nWhen the new chairs arrived, my students were so excited to see them! They immediately wanted to try them out and choose their favorite spots. It was wonderful to see their excitement and hear them talking about which books they wanted to read in their new reading area.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting the chairs to great use during our daily reading time. Students can choose a book, settle into a comfortable chair, and enjoy reading independently or sharing a story with a classmate. One special moment was watching students gather in the reading area to share books and recommend their favorites to one another. The chairs have made our classroom library feel like a special place that students are eager to visit.\r\n\r\nYour support is also helping us as we continue our current reading lessons. Our next steps are to keep building reading stamina, practicing comprehension skills, and encouraging students to talk about the books they read. We will use our new reading space as a place where students can read, reflect, discuss characters and ideas, and discover new stories.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a more welcoming and inspiring place to learn. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference, and my students and I are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1777991267266,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-stories/10052135/","projectTitle":"Seats for Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Croteau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6494697_orig.jpg?crop=1110,1110,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718652089465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6494697"},{"teacherId":7239492,"projectId":10218642,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter in recognition of your kindness and generosity toward our project, \"Almost There, Let's Finish the Year Strong.\" When I received the email confirming that the project was fully funded, I was thrilled and deeply appreciative of your support. \r\n\r\nOne of the primary goals in my mathematics classes is to increase mathematical discourse. We are always seeking activities and strategies that encourage students to explain their reasoning, exchange ideas, and collaborate with one another. The donated resources have provided students with meaningful opportunities to solve problems, brainstorm solutions, and visually organize their thinking in new ways. \r\n\r\nThe vertical whiteboard surfaces have been especially beneficial. Rather than sitting at desks listening to a lecture or working in groups where distractions can sometimes arise, students are able to move around the classroom and collaborate while standing. This active learning environment helps them remain alert, engaged, and focused.\r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy using the dry-erase clipboards. They use them to solve math problems, create graphs, and display their answers during checks for understanding without having to write on paper. These resources have made the learning process more enjoyable while helping increase student participation and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in my students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1778024333885,"projectUrl":"project/almost-there-lets-finish-the-year-stro/10218642/","projectTitle":"Almost There, Let's Finish the Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burgos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7239492_orig.jpg?crop=455,456,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666533427506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7239492"},{"teacherId":9263048,"projectId":9824549,"letterContent":"Our students were incredibly excited when the supplies for PosiGlow Wicks arrived. From the moment the materials were unpacked, students began brainstorming ideas, exploring candle designs, and discussing how they could create a product that reflected their vision and values. Having access to real materials transformed the classroom into a hands-on learning environment where students could apply business concepts in meaningful ways. Many students were amazed that they would be creating a real product from start to finish rather than simply reading about entrepreneurship in a textbook.\r\n\r\nThroughout the project, students worked collaboratively to build PosiGlow Wicks, our student-run candle company. They learned the importance of planning, organization, communication, and teamwork as they moved through each stage of the process. Students participated in product development, candle production, branding, logo creation, marketing, packaging, and presentation preparation. They quickly discovered that creating a successful business requires patience, attention to detail, problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively with others. It was wonderful to watch students gain confidence as they took ownership of their responsibilities and contributed to a shared goal.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue reflecting on their experiences and connecting what they learned to future career opportunities. They are currently preparing presentations that showcase the journey of their business, the challenges they faced, and the skills they developed along the way. Through this project, students have gained valuable experience in professionalism, leadership, creativity, and collaboration. Your generosity made this authentic learning opportunity possible, and because of your support, our students were able to experience entrepreneurship in a way that was engaging, memorable, and meaningful. Thank you for investing in their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1770838998364,"projectUrl":"project/posiglow-wicks-lighting-the-way-to-stud/9824549/","projectTitle":"PosiGlow Wicks: Lighting the Way to Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9263048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739914054358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/biztech"},{"teacherId":8646559,"projectId":10051829,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my Health Assisting students now have access to tools that make a real difference in how they prepare for clinical placements and CNA certification. The scanner, file folders, and label maker have helped students take responsibility for organizing important documents in a more professional and efficient way. \r\n\r\nThe scanner has been especially engaging for students because they are able to immediately see how their documents are turned into organized, usable digital files. Being able to scan their own materials and properly label and store them has helped reinforce the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in a healthcare setting. Students are gaining hands-on experience with a process that reflects real workplace expectations in clinical and administrative environments.","fullyFundedDate":1778029039784,"projectUrl":"project/from-paper-to-practice-scanning-in-heal/10051829/","projectTitle":"From Paper to Practice: Scanning in Health Assisting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8646559_orig.png?crop=411,411,x2,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662600793444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscatarinaalves"},{"teacherId":4782082,"projectId":9868003,"letterContent":"On behalf of our junior high school community, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of crafts and supplies. Your support will have a meaningful impact on our students, providing them with the resources they need to successfully complete projects in their shop classes.\r\n\r\nThese materials not only help ensure that students can meet project requirements with confidence, but also give them the opportunity to explore their creativity and develop practical skills that will benefit them well beyond the classroom. Your contribution plays an important role in enriching their educational experience.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to supporting our students and helping foster an environment where creativity and learning can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769645368185,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-for-healthcare-careers-t/9868003/","projectTitle":"Building Skills for Healthcare Careers Through Creative Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4782082"},{"teacherId":7089511,"projectId":9367290,"letterContent":"Your donations of all the materials, from the erasers and the pens to the larger sticky paper have been so helpful and importantt o my classroom. We are often writing in pencil and there are many times that they are working together to make inferences, and to share ideas. The materials you have given ar eso key to their process that it is almost impossible to think of what our collaboration would look like without your help. \r\n\r\nThe highlighters that we use every day are a key way to help students annotate their texts and to always be actively reading, not just being a passive member of their education. In my AP literature class for instance, we annotated Frankenstein with our sticky notes that you provided and we were able to conduct socratic seminars and were able to have deep and meaningful discussions about the way that victor and his monster are foils for each other. \r\n\r\nThe materials you have provided us are not only key to their success as learners, but also to the success of my own practice and we are so thanksful!","fullyFundedDate":1755693299857,"projectUrl":"project/creative-material-technology/9367290/","projectTitle":"Creative Material & Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7089511_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634857698974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7089511"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60897","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1382,"numTeachers":132,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.9,"schoolId":60897,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roger L Putnam Vocational Technical Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roger L Putnam Vocational Technical Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/roger-l-putnam-vocational-tech-high-school/60897"}