{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tatnuck Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":19.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8023505,"projectId":8290357,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my art room project \"Spring Garden Art-Making\". With the new supplies, students in first grade last year have had experiences learning about butterfly habitats, planting seeds, creating butterfly habitat art, and planting seedlings out into our community garden. I will be repeating the unit with this years' first graders, as well. \r\nThe seed-starting supplies and butterfly/caterpillar habitat was an exciting addition to this unit on animal habitats. First grade students learn about animal habitats in their ELA curriculum, and our art curriculum draws connections to their reading and writing. By studying butterflies in the art room, we were able to plant seeds for a butterfly garden, and transplant the seedlings into the garden when they were ready. The students also got to observe caterpillars in the studio, and see them hatch into butterflies! Once transformed, we released the butterflies into our garden area.\r\n\r\nStudents absolutely loved the art-science connection, and our ability to have a hands-on encounter with butterflies, seeds, soil and plants was only possible due to your generous donations. Thank you for making an investment in my students' artistic futures!","fullyFundedDate":1712249497130,"projectUrl":"project/spring-garden-art-making/8290357/","projectTitle":"Spring Garden Art Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bianculli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023505_orig.jpg?crop=1976,1976,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634158190223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023505"},{"teacherId":8023505,"projectId":8075329,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my art room project \"Printmaking For All\". With the new supplies, students from kindergarten through 6th grade have had experiences using classic printmaking tools. \r\nIn addition to creating relief prints, students use the brayers often for a variety of painting applications and sometimes for rolling out clay and play-doh. Students love using \"rollers\" and having these standard tools in the art room elevates our creative experiences. \r\nOne great project second graders were able to accomplish was fulfilling a unit in printmaking and insects. Students drew a honey bee and transferred their drawing onto a foam printing plate with pencil. Then, the students cut out their bee, and used this printing plate to create multiple prints. These young students absolutely loved the artistic process of drawing and transferring, rolling ink and printing their design multiple times. As a result, we were able to create a whole hive of honeybees!\r\nThe best part about having ink, brayers, and printing foam, is the fact that these materials will serve students for years. Though we will need more printing foam, the ink will last a few years, and the brayers will last a lifetime!\r\nThank you for making an investment in my students' artistic futures!","fullyFundedDate":1710534574526,"projectUrl":"project/printmaking-for-all/8075329/","projectTitle":"Printmaking for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bianculli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023505_orig.jpg?crop=1976,1976,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634158190223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023505"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":9974542,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of our project, Counting on Organization for Math Success. Because of your generosity, our students now have the tools they need to stay organized, confident, and successful in math each day.\r\n\r\nWith these new organizational materials, our classroom has transformed into a space where students can clearly manage their work, keep track of their learning, and approach math with greater independence. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by numbers, steps, and materials, students now have structured systems that help them break down problems and stay focused from start to finish.\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing a powerful impact. Students are completing their work more efficiently, making fewer careless mistakes, and showing increased confidence when solving math problems. They are using their materials to organize their thinking—lining up numbers correctly, keeping track of place value, and following multi-step processes with greater ease.\r\n\r\nFor many of our learners, especially those who benefit from additional support, these tools are making a meaningful difference. Organization is often the key that unlocks understanding, and your donation has helped remove barriers that once made math feel frustrating or confusing. Students are more engaged, more independent, and more willing to take risks in their learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these skills are building lifelong habits. Our students are learning how to stay organized, manage their materials, and take pride in their work—skills that will support them far beyond the math classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a lasting impact on our students' success and confidence. Thank you for believing in them and for helping us create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1774915364836,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-organization-for-math-succes/9974542/","projectTitle":"Counting on Organization for Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":10080127,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness and support, our project Healthy Bodies, Happy Recess: Playground Balls for All Grades has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our school community.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students now have access to a variety of playground balls that encourage movement, teamwork, and active play during recess. What was once a time where some students struggled to find structured or engaging activities has transformed into an energetic, inclusive, and joyful experience for all grade levels.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen incredible changes. Students are more physically active, building strength, coordination, and confidence through play. Just as importantly, they are developing essential social skills—learning how to take turns, cooperate, solve problems, and include others. The playground has become a place where friendships are growing, laughter is constant, and every child has an opportunity to participate.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, especially those who benefit from structured support, these materials have made a huge difference. The availability of playground balls provides clear, engaging options that help students stay regulated, focused, and ready to return to the classroom prepared to learn. Recess is no longer just a break—it is an important part of their overall development.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us create a more inclusive, active, and positive school environment. You have given our students not just equipment, but opportunities—to move, to connect, and to thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and belief in our students. Thank you for helping us build healthy bodies and happy recess experiences every day!","fullyFundedDate":1774915362193,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-bodies-happy-recess-playground/10080127/","projectTitle":"Healthy Bodies, Happy Recess: Playground Balls for All Grades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":10044797,"letterContent":"Through the \"From Seeds to Smiles\" project, Kindness Club members will grow and decorate mini plants to deliver to local community members, spreading positivity and connection beyond our school walls. This project fosters empathy, responsibility, and civic engagement while empowering students to see that small acts of kindness can create meaningful impact. Students will develop leadership skills, teamwork, and pride in giving back to others.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our \"From Seeds to Smiles\" Kindness Club project! Because of your generosity, our students will not only learn how to care for plants — they will learn how to care for their community. Your donation allows our Kindness Club members to grow, decorate, and deliver small gifts of joy to others, helping them understand that even the smallest seed can grow into something meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for helping us plant smiles throughout our community!","fullyFundedDate":1769983402297,"projectUrl":"project/from-seeds-to-smiles-a-kindness-club-pr/10044797/","projectTitle":"From Seeds to Smiles: A Kindness Club Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":9953226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project and making it possible for our students to enjoy a wide variety of board games during indoor recess. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our school day.\r\n\r\nIndoor recess can be challenging for many students, but these board games have transformed that time into something students truly look forward to. They provide opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, communication, and positive social interaction—all while having fun. Students are learning how to take turns, follow rules, manage emotions, and build friendships in a relaxed and inclusive setting.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, especially those who benefit from structured social experiences, these games are more than just entertainment—they are a powerful tool for building social-emotional skills and fostering a sense of community. It has been wonderful to see students laughing, engaging with one another, and choosing games that match their interests and abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for helping make indoor recess a positive, enriching experience. We are so grateful for your support and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1769727873017,"projectUrl":"project/unplug-connect-board-games-for-indoor/9953226/","projectTitle":"Unplug & Connect: Board Games for Indoor Recess Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":9718890,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Kindness Club now has the tools to turn compassion into action. The paint, chalk, thank-you cards, and kindness supplies you helped provide are empowering students to actively spread positivity throughout our school and greater community.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students are creating colorful messages of encouragement on sidewalks, designing heartfelt thank-you cards for community helpers, and working together on projects that promote empathy, gratitude, and inclusion. These hands-on experiences give students a meaningful way to practice kindness, teamwork, and social-emotional skills while seeing the real impact their actions can have on others.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond supplies—it helps cultivate a culture where kindness is noticed, celebrated, and shared. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them make our community a brighter, more caring place for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1768523830575,"projectUrl":"project/little-acts-big-impact-our-kindness-cl/9718890/","projectTitle":"Little Acts, Big Impact: Our Kindness Club Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":9882197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Because of you, my students now have access to consistent, nutritious snacks during the school day.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, especially those who struggle with attention, regulation, or hunger, having a snack makes a noticeable difference. With snacks available, students are better able to focus, participate in lessons, and manage their emotions. It has also helped create a calmer, more supportive classroom environment where students feel cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has removed a barrier to learning and has had an immediate, positive impact on my students' daily success. They are always excited and grateful, and it means so much to know that our classroom is supported by people who believe in them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where every child can learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nJill Hurley","fullyFundedDate":1766067630947,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-learners-snacks-for-stud/9882197/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Learners: Snacks for Students Affected by SNAP Cuts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":9867218,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my special education students now have their very own sets of colorful, engaging decodable books to support their reading growth. These books are perfectly matched to their learning needs and give them the confidence to sound out words, recognize patterns, and celebrate every new word they read.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just books—it's opportunity, excitement, and pride. Each time a student picks up one of these decodables and realizes, \"I can read this!\", it's because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of literacy and in the potential of every child. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom and in my students' love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1762128995725,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-a-book-that-fits/9867218/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves a Book That Fits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":9872495,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have access to healthy snacks throughout the school day. For many of them, SNAP benefit cuts have made it harder for families to keep up with daily food needs. Your kindness helps ensure that every child in my classroom can focus, learn, and thrive without hunger getting in the way.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds my students that there are caring people in their community who believe in them. Each granola bar, fruit cup, or pack of crackers you helped provide is more than just a snack—it's a boost of energy, confidence, and hope.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making a real difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762526613437,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-supporting-students/9872495/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Supporting Students Impacted by SNAP Cuts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":9704380,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation toward STEM materials for our classroom. Your support has opened the door for my students to engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that fosters curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have the tools they need to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in meaningful and exciting ways. From building models to experimenting with new concepts, these materials are helping them see themselves as future innovators and leaders.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only enhances our classroom learning but also shows my students that their community values their education and believes in their potential. This encouragement makes a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your commitment to supporting education and for helping us create a brighter future for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758152523666,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-curiosity-stem-in-action/9704380/","projectTitle":"Sparking Curiosity: STEM in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"},{"teacherId":3079326,"projectId":9621986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of indoor recess materials for our classroom. Your donation has already brought so much joy and excitement to my students. On days when we can't go outside, your thoughtful support ensures that my students still have opportunities to play, move, and connect with one another in positive ways.\r\n\r\nThese materials not only make recess fun, but they also help my students practice teamwork, cooperation, and creativity. The smiles and laughter during indoor recess are proof of the difference you've made.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for helping create a happier, more engaging learning environment for my students","fullyFundedDate":1757519989976,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-play-indoors-recess-for-every/9621986/","projectTitle":"Bringing Play Indoors: Recess for Every Season","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079326_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486505040417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshurleyspecialeducation"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64011","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":376,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":80.1,"schoolId":64011,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tatnuck Magnet School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tatnuck Magnet School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/worcester-public-schools/tatnuck-magnet-school/64011"}