{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Union Hill School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7183128,"projectId":9432349,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my art learners at the Union Hill!\r\nAn astonished expression of happiness was on the faces of my artists in seeing so many supplies available! My pupils, especially the youngest, are exploring their creativity in their early stage of life, developing sense of confidence as part of their growing mindset. Many of my kids have few opportunities to express their feelings, ideas, and creativity at home. The art classroom turned into the main space for children to experience art making. My 5th graders are learning the values of hues by blending primary and secondary colors with black or white. As a result, my little artists recognize and can create tints, shades and tones.\r\nPlease, take a look at the photographs of our artwork made in class for the first 2 months of school. With supporters like you, my small community can achieve fantastic artistic goals.","fullyFundedDate":1753999515908,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-art-projects-year-2526/9432349/","projectTitle":"Elementary Art Projects Year 25/26","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. V (Varriale)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7183128_orig.jpg?crop=3706,3707,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638329334816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7183128"},{"teacherId":6804174,"projectId":9113971,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My class was so excited to see the new materials they would get to use. \r\n\r\nThey were very excited to try out the new pencil sharpener that works brilliantly. We have had no more interruptions because of the sharpener not working correctly! We also spent so much time looking at our new globe and discussing how Earth spins on its axis, which we've learned in Science. Now, students can really understand this and see how Earth is tilted, affecting the seasons. They have even asked to use it during free time or recess to find the countries their families are from, or find places they want to visit. \r\n\r\nThe headphones have filled an urgent need to allow many of my students to access the curriculum. Hearing articles or questions read aloud has helped many of my students who struggle academically or with learning English. They have also enjoyed using them to watch science videos and complete virtual tours in Social Studies! The Expo markers have also ignited a bit of excitement. Students are much more willing to do their work out on a whiteboard than a piece of paper and this has led to more accurate calculations and effort in math class!","fullyFundedDate":1746447388073,"projectUrl":"project/essential-learning-materials/9113971/","projectTitle":"Essential Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6804174"},{"teacherId":7192564,"projectId":8548287,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our \"Transforming Our Classroom with Essentials\" project. Thanks to your support, our students are experiencing an enriched learning environment, and I'm excited to share with you how the new technology and supplies are positively impacting our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe laminator and printer have been game-changers in our classroom. These tools are allowing us to create lasting, durable learning materials that students can interact with throughout the year. Laminated resources help students keep their work organized and make it easier for them to handle and reuse materials. Additionally, the printer has enabled us to print more personalized worksheets and activities that cater to different learning styles, which has been incredibly beneficial for students who need extra support.\r\n\r\nThe hot glue gun has sparked the students' creativity during hands-on projects, especially in our STEM activities. They're thrilled by the ability to bring their ideas to life with tangible, 3D models. It's inspiring to see how engaged they become when they're able to create something physical from their imaginations.\r\n\r\nThe storage cabinet has helped us keep our classroom organized, allowing students to access learning materials and supplies more independently. This not only reduces clutter but also fosters a sense of responsibility in the students as they maintain their space and belongings.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things to witness is how certain students have really connected with these new tools. For example, a few of our more tactile learners, who often struggle with traditional assignments, have flourished with the hands-on projects made possible by the hot glue gun and printer. They've become more confident in their abilities, and their pride in their work is evident. Students who may have struggled to stay engaged with text-heavy content are now able to fully participate in creative, interactive assignments, and this has led to visible improvements in their enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nAll in all, the impact of your donation goes far beyond just the materials you provided. You've given our students the opportunity to explore, create, and organize in ways that were previously unavailable to them. Every day, they are benefitting from these resources, and it's clear that the new additions have helped spark new excitement and energy in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1722963747893,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-classroom-with-essentia/8548287/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Classroom with Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trychon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7192564_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674696567986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-trychon"},{"teacherId":9342843,"projectId":9039345,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Union Hill School, I want to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of board games to our indoor recess program. Your thoughtful contribution will make a world of difference in the lives of our students, especially on those days when outdoor play isn't an option.\r\n\r\nThese games have and will continue to provide our students with fun and engaging ways to socialize, work together, and develop important skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They will not only enhance the indoor recess experience but will also foster a sense of community among our students as they enjoy these games during breaks.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. It's support like yours that helps create a positive and enriching environment at our school. Thank you for helping to make indoor recess a more enjoyable and meaningful time for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1739570921365,"projectUrl":"project/play-it-forward-indoor-recess-fundrai/9039345/","projectTitle":"\"Play It Forward\"- Indoor Recess Fundraiser","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brennan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342843"},{"teacherId":9342843,"projectId":8938836,"letterContent":"On behalf of the staff and students at Union Hill School, I would like to extend our sincere thanks for your generous donation of printer ink. Your thoughtful contribution will greatly assist us in maintaining this resource that we use every day to enhance our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\n The printer ink you donated will help us continue to provide essential materials for our classroom activities, assignments, and educational projects. As an elementary school, we rely heavily on printed resources, and your donation ensures that we can keep our classroom operations running smoothly, without interruption.\r\n\r\n Your kindness is deeply appreciated, and it is support like yours that helps make our school a better place for all of our students. Thank you again for your generosity, and for making such a positive impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1735657806014,"projectUrl":"project/ink-credible-learning/8938836/","projectTitle":"Ink-Credible Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brennan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342843"},{"teacherId":7183128,"projectId":8950061,"letterContent":"I am grateful for your support. Without it, our children could not develop fine motor skills, language development, and decision-making through visual-spatial skills. \r\nThe elements and principles of art and design have been applied to various projects in class. A project I love to mention is the texture monsters made of construction paper for kindergarten. Children crafted and colored paper monsters to recreate the textures of several surfaces. When I brought the packs of construction paper to work on this project, my pupils were so happy! \r\nAnother successful project was the creation of landscapes painted on white painting paper to learn tints and shades of colors for my fourth graders.\r\nMy mission as an art educator would not be possible without your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1735657697419,"projectUrl":"project/creative-art-projects-for-elementary-stu/8950061/","projectTitle":"Creative Art Projects for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. V (Varriale)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7183128_orig.jpg?crop=3706,3707,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638329334816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7183128"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64013","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":377,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.0,"schoolId":64013,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Union Hill School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Union Hill School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/worcester-public-schools/union-hill-elementary-school/64013"}