{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Springfield Legacy Academy","outOfStateSupporters":45.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10232206,"projectId":10128893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Creating Access, Confidence, and Joy in Learning.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my classroom now has materials that help make learning more engaging, accessible, and joyful for every child. My students benefit greatly from visual supports, hands-on activities, and individualized resources, and these new tools have already helped increase their confidence and participation in class.\r\n\r\nI have seen students become more excited to learn, more willing to try challenging tasks, and more independent during activities. Simple things like personalized learning materials, visual schedules, communication supports, and interactive activities help my students feel successful and included every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778105399537,"projectUrl":"project/creating-access-confidence-and-joy-in/10128893/","projectTitle":"Creating Access, Confidence, and Joy in Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. ALETHIA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10232206_orig.jpg?crop=1139,1139,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756830297564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232206"},{"teacherId":8847703,"projectId":9536798,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Voices Rising: Creating a Space for Every Language Learner.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful impact in our classroom and in the lives of my multilingual students. Because of your support, my students now have access to engaging resources that help them feel seen, valued, and confident as language learners.\r\n\r\nOur students have been using the new materials during reading, speaking, and collaborative learning activities in both our ESL and dual language classrooms. One especially meaningful moment was watching students use the resources during partner discussions and vocabulary activities connected to our reading units. Many of my students are still developing confidence in English, and these materials have helped create a safe environment where they are willing to participate, ask questions, and share their ideas. Seeing students excited to learn and eager to use the new resources has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and curious. Several students immediately began exploring the resources and asking when they would get to use them in class. As a teacher of multilingual learners, it is powerful to see students feel motivated and included through materials designed to support their language growth and learning experiences.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to strengthen reading comprehension, academic vocabulary, speaking confidence, and collaborative learning. My goal is to continue creating a classroom where every student feels empowered to use their voice, celebrate their culture, and grow as a learner. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping make this possible. Your kindness and generosity are truly making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755732279507,"projectUrl":"project/voices-rising-creating-a-space-for-ever/9536798/","projectTitle":"Voices Rising: Creating a Space for Every Language Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8847703_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y413&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754880196308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8847703"},{"teacherId":9421032,"projectId":10021012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students' learning. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in helping my sixth graders build confidence and fluency in multiplication. These resources will allow them to practice consistently, recognize patterns, and become more independent learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students will be better equipped to tackle fractions, percentages, and problem solving with greater confidence. I truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to education it means so much to both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us grow and succeed!\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\nTatiana","fullyFundedDate":1769645368357,"projectUrl":"project/building-multiplication-fluency-with-cha/10021012/","projectTitle":"Building Multiplication Fluency with Charts and Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toro Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9421032"},{"teacherId":9421032,"projectId":9923317,"letterContent":"The materials requested will have a meaningful and engaging impact on my students' learning experience by promoting both academic and social development in the classroom. Games such as Guess Who? board game will support students in developing critical thinking, questioning strategies, and language skills, especially beneficial for bilingual learners as they practice describing, comparing, and reasoning.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, interactive word-based games like the circular letter game will strengthen vocabulary, quick thinking, and category recognition in a fun and collaborative way. These activities encourage participation, reduce anxiety, and make learning feel exciting and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nThe inclusion of indoor tennis materials will bring movement into the classroom, allowing students to stay active while developing coordination, teamwork, and focus. This is especially important for maintaining engagement and supporting students' physical well-being during the school day.\r\n\r\nOverall, these resources will create a dynamic classroom environment where students can learn through play, build confidence, and develop essential academic and social skills that go beyond traditional instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1768006326007,"projectUrl":"project/brain-games-and-active-learning-for-ever/9923317/","projectTitle":"Brain Games and Active Learning for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toro Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9421032"},{"teacherId":10188261,"projectId":9731646,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been able to bring color, creativity, and emotional expression into social-emotional learning. The materials from this project are helping students use art and visual expression as a tool to understand and communicate their feelings, which is especially powerful for students who struggle to put emotions into words. Through painting, doodling, and creative exercises, students are learning how to recognize emotions, reflect on positive memories, and practice healthy coping strategies. What excites them most about the new materials is the opportunity to create freely and see their ideas come to life with vibrant colors and textures—it makes learning about emotions feel fun and meaningful rather than like a typical lesson. Some of my quieter students, who usually hesitate to share verbally, have especially connected with this approach; they eagerly participate by expressing themselves through their artwork and often open up about their feelings while they create. Your support has helped transform our space into a place where students feel safe, inspired, and empowered to explore their emotions through art, and we are deeply grateful for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1762127964803,"projectUrl":"project/adding-color-to-social-emotional-learnin/9731646/","projectTitle":"Adding Color to Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188261_orig.png?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755562193366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188261"},{"teacherId":9421032,"projectId":9857332,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful impact on my students by making time concepts more concrete, visual, and engaging. Many of my students learn best through hands-on experiences, and the individual clocks allowed them to physically manipulate the hour and minute hands, helping them clearly see the relationship between the two. As a result, their confidence and participation increased during lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to incorporate more interactive activities, small group instruction, and differentiated practice. The resources also improved classroom organization and time management, allowing me to maximize instructional time and create a more structured, supportive learning environment where all students could succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1762127966127,"projectUrl":"project/from-abstract-to-action-equipping-a-mat/9857332/","projectTitle":"From Abstract to Action: Equipping a Math & Productivity Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toro Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9421032"},{"teacherId":6766066,"projectId":9920775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom \"Snack Chest.\" Your support made an immediate difference—students were able to grab a snack before standardized testing, helping them feel focused, calm, and ready to do their best. For many of my students, having something to eat right before a long exam made all the difference in their confidence and stamina.\r\n\r\nBeyond testing days, your contribution helped students who came to school hungry and were too shy to ask for help. Because of you, they had access to something small but meaningful that allowed them to stay engaged and comfortable during learning. Your kindness helped create a classroom environment where students felt cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students' well-being. Your generosity created an impact far bigger than a snack—it helped students feel seen, valued, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1763933683315,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-snacks-to-power-our-lea/9920775/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Snacks to Power Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6766066_orig.jpg?crop=361,361,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665601671618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6766066"},{"teacherId":6766066,"projectId":9659855,"letterContent":"In our classroom, reading is active and engaging. Students listen, read independently and in small groups, talk with one another about their ideas, and return to the text to find evidence. Books are tools for conversation, curiosity, and confidence—not just something to finish, but something to think about and enjoy.\r\n\r\nSeveral students are especially excited about the new books. Some who were once reluctant readers are now eager to participate because the texts feel more interesting and accessible. Others enjoy seeing themselves or their interests reflected in the stories, which motivates them to read more closely and share their thinking. These books are helping students see reading as something they can do—and want to do.","fullyFundedDate":1761481819112,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-deserves-a-great-book/9659855/","projectTitle":"Every Student Deserves a Great Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6766066_orig.jpg?crop=361,361,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665601671618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6766066"},{"teacherId":10188261,"projectId":9638537,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, students now engage with social emotional learning through visual, hands on, and creative experiences rather than worksheets alone. The multimedia tools allow students to see, hear, and create as they learn coping skills, emotional regulation, and self-expression which is especially powerful for visual learners, neurodivergent students, and those who struggle to verbalize their feelings. What excites students most is the ability to use art, visuals, and interactive media to tell their own stories and process emotions in a way that feels personal and empowering. Students who are typically quiet, anxious, or disengaged have shown increased participation and confidence, often opening up for the first time through drawing, visual storytelling, or guided multimedia activities. This technology has helped transform SEL from something abstract into something students can truly connect with, making learning feel safe, creative, and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1757030860653,"projectUrl":"project/sel-multimedia-visual-learning-art-th/9638537/","projectTitle":"SEL Multimedia: Visual Learning & Art Therapy for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188261_orig.png?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755562193366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188261"},{"teacherId":10188261,"projectId":9622188,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, Helping Students Find Their Voice Through Social-Emotional Learning has come to life in our classroom in ways I couldn't have imagined. The moment my students saw the new SEL tools, worksheets, emotion cards, and mindfulness materials, their faces immediately light up, they were curious, excited, and eager to explore. One of the most memorable moments happened during a recent \"Feelings Check-In\" circle, when a student who normally shuts down used one of the emotion faces fidget toy to express that he was feeling \"overwhelmed\" It was the first time he had shared something so openly in front of his peers, and the class responded with empathy and support. That moment alone!!! showed me the power of what you helped make possible.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun integrating the resources into weekly SEL sessions, restorative conversations, and individual counseling. Students use the materials to self-regulate, express frustration safely, and build stronger communication skills with peers and teachers. These tools are also helping us launch a longer-term classroom project where students will track their emotional growth, set personal goals, and reflect on which coping strategies work best for them. Your contributions didn't just give my students materials you gave them a new foundation for understanding themselves.\r\n\r\nThis project has transformed my student's learning experience. \r\nMany of them come from environments where emotional vocabulary and coping strategies are limited. Because of your support, they now have access to practical, engaging tools that make emotional learning concrete and empowering. I've been able to create structured routines, deeper reflective activities, and more restorative approaches to discipline. A huge thank you to The Donors Choose Community for believing in classrooms like ours and helping us grow not just academically, but emotionally and socially.\r\n\r\nWith endless gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1755718002569,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-find-their-voice-throug/9622188/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Find Their Voice Through Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188261_orig.png?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755562193366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188261"},{"teacherId":6530857,"projectId":9804577,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, the lab science coats have made a meaningful difference in our classroom—both academically and emotionally—for my students.\r\n\r\nWe are using the lab coats during hands-on science investigations, especially during experiments that involve observation, data collection, and following scientific procedures. One memorable moment was during a recent lab activity where students investigated inherited traits. Putting on their lab coats helped them step into the role of real scientists. They took the activity more seriously, followed directions carefully, and worked collaboratively, discussing their observations using scientific vocabulary.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the lab coats, their reactions were priceless. There was excitement, pride, and a sense of importance in the room. Many students shared that they felt \"like real scientists,\" and for some, it was the first time they truly pictured themselves in a science-related role. The lab coats gave them confidence and a sense of belonging in the world of science.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include designing simple investigations, recording results in lab journals, and presenting findings to their classmates. Because of you, my students are not just learning science—they are experiencing it in a way that builds curiosity, responsibility, and confidence. Thank you for giving them this opportunity and for being a part of our classroom journey.","fullyFundedDate":1762127965239,"projectUrl":"project/from-coats-to-curiosity-equipping-futur/9804577/","projectTitle":"From Coats to Curiosity: Equipping Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6530857_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566816923868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6530857"},{"teacherId":6530857,"projectId":9657440,"letterContent":"The newly donated tables have significantly enhanced both the functionality and atmosphere of our classroom. 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Their enthusiasm was evident from the moment the tables arrived—students immediately recognized the positive change these additions brought to their learning environment. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to incorporate the tables into ongoing STEM and art initiatives that emphasize teamwork, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving, ensuring that the benefits of your generous contribution continue to support meaningful learning experiences throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1757547157227,"projectUrl":"project/new-tables-for-a-science-classroom/9657440/","projectTitle":"New Tables for a Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6530857_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566816923868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6530857"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_130850","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":240,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":89,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":54.1,"schoolId":130850,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Springfield Legacy Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Springfield Legacy Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/springfield-legacy-academy/130850"}