{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Six - Six Interdistrict Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":19.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2426377,"projectId":10348701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. Your donation provided us a clean and cozy classroom rug that we use daily for a variety of reasons. Students love to gather on the rug to work in collaborative groups, to lounge out and read a book or listen to a read aloud, or to gather as a whole group for SEL activities and bonding lessons. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw our classroom rug they loved that it was spacious and the circles on the design gave them each an individual space. They were very excited and ask often to come to the rug for learning or collaboration. \r\n\r\nThis year I am lucky to serve a very kind and inquisitive groups of 3rd graders. We are working to incorporate STEAM and play-based learning into our lessons so any future projects I may post would be geared towards that. Currently, when the students are finished with all of their work they have the option to get a logic puzzle and work on it on the rug. I purchased these myself and while the students love them now, I know that they will probably get tired of them as the year goes on. I am thinking of creating a project that would include resources for stem kits to engage the kids in inquiry and engineering. \r\n\r\nI so appreciate your generosity! Every donation, big or small, made a huge difference! \r\n\r\nI would also like to express thanks to Dalio Education for matching all donations allowing my project to get funded even sooner! Thank you so much for supporting education!","fullyFundedDate":1782180735734,"projectUrl":"project/come-join-me-on-the-rug/10348701/","projectTitle":"Come Join Me On The Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esteva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2426377_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472316114775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2426377"},{"teacherId":10532358,"projectId":10358267,"letterContent":"It has been such a smooth transition into our classroom with all the new supplies. Our students are enjoying their morning meeting with the spacious area rug that gives plenty of space for little bodies to learn. At the moment, we are still getting acquainted to school rules, schedule and routines. So waiting is an essential skill, many of our students pick the library area where we use our new chair.\r\nThe students are really enjoying all the variety of new toys especially the ones at pretend play. Since our school is play based, we believe that children learn best through play. These new toys have brought new opportunities for children to use their imagination and social skills \r\nAt snack time we have friends that help put away leftover snacks and drinks into our new fridge a perfect opportunity for learning about responsibilities and math.\r\nOur future projects will continue to involve all the supplies given by our generous donors. We can't wait to start small groups with our kiddos.\r\nThank you so much for your generosity! This opportunity for our children would have not been possible if it wasn't for you!","fullyFundedDate":1784391265672,"projectUrl":"project/soft-landing-for-big-ideas-rug-a-place/10358267/","projectTitle":"Soft Landing for Big Ideas: Rug a Place to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claudia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10532358_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783377552876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10532358"},{"teacherId":10043825,"projectId":10180438,"letterContent":"I use my magnetic board during center time, and the possibilities for play and learning are endless! I recently added Magna-Tiles that look like roads along with magnetic cars, which the students have really enjoyed using to create roads and different designs. During the first week of school, we used magnetic ABC letters to practice letter recognition and explore words.\r\nOne of my favorite moments was bringing the magnetic board to the rug during meeting time. We created a classroom graph based on our favorite colors: red, blue, or yellow. The students were excited to see their choices represented on the board. We talked about which color had the most friends and which had the least, giving them a hands-on way to practice early math and counting skills.\r\nThe students were excited when they first saw the new materials and immediately wanted to explore them. Moving forward, I plan to continue using the magnetic board to support our lessons in literacy, math, and social learning. I am excited to see how the students continue to use their creativity and imagination with these new resources!","fullyFundedDate":1782237663373,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-hands-on-learning-at-the/10180438/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds: Hands-On Learning At Their Level","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043825_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775264342908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043825"},{"teacherId":10050052,"projectId":10096286,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of our new small group table. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your support and kindness. When the table arrived, the students were so excited and immediately began asking when they would get to use it. They were thrilled to see a new learning space being added to our classroom and could not wait to gather around it.\r\n\r\nAlthough we have not had the opportunity to use the table yet, we are very excited about the impact it will have on our learning. This table will provide a dedicated space for small group instruction, guided reading, math interventions, collaborative activities, and hands-on learning experiences. It will allow me to work more closely with students, provide individualized support, and create meaningful learning opportunities that help each child grow academically and socially.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning throughout the year, this table will become an important part of our classroom community. My students will use it to strengthen their reading, writing, and math skills while building confidence and working together with their classmates. Your generosity has provided us with a valuable resource that will benefit our students for years to come. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping create an environment where young learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778204604832,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-make-a-great-impact-for-my-first/10096286/","projectTitle":"Help Me make a great impact for my First graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050052_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785973456819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050052"},{"teacherId":4606178,"projectId":9406733,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Six to Six community, we thank you tremendously for your generous donations in order to support our school's Rock Band program. With your help, we were able to secure a brand new drum kit for our students to use during music class, after school rehearsals, and our evening concerts. \r\n\r\nContributions like yours are so valuable in helping our students learn through a hands-on approach, rather than learning passively. The ability to learn by doing provides each student with an authentic learning experience that results in them retaining more information, and to play on new equipment fills our students with confidence and brings pride to our program and the school community.\r\n\r\nWe hope we can continue to count on your warmth and compassion in the future as we look to continue expanding our music program here at Six to Six. We wish you nothing but the best always.","fullyFundedDate":1749844047844,"projectUrl":"project/help-replace-our-broken-drum-set/9406733/","projectTitle":"Help Replace Our Broken Drum Set!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4606178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692738495600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-baldwin-music"},{"teacherId":10042292,"projectId":9870031,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you again for the materials for our winter wonderland this past season. My students were so happy, engaged, and challenged with all of the wonderful activities that kept them busy! We are using our STEM make a path and engineer coaster at our magnetic board and this center is an area which is ALWAYS occupied! The bakery items were well loved in our dramatic play area and will be used for years to come. Our magical tree allowed students to have a cozy area to read books in the library. I noted that more children came to the library area because they wanted to be close to the tree! I am so thankful to have been able to give my students such an amazing experience this holiday season. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1763610758326,"projectUrl":"project/a-magical-classroom-to-play-and-learn-th/9870031/","projectTitle":"A Magical Classroom to Play and Learn This Holiday Season!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748730438989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042292"},{"teacherId":10043825,"projectId":9379338,"letterContent":"Our students are really enjoying the new manipulatives! These hands-on materials have made a noticeable difference in their engagement—students are able to sustain attention to tasks because the resources are so interesting and interactive. At the beginning of the year, the tools provided helped set a strong foundation, and they've contributed to a smooth and successful start to the school year.\r\n\r\nOne specific classroom moment that stands out is when students were exploring our new math manipulatives to build number patterns. Their excitement and curiosity were palpable—they couldn't wait to share their discoveries with each other.\r\n\r\nThe bulletin boards, now bright and inviting, have also transformed the classroom environment, making it a welcoming space for students each day.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to our donors for giving our students this opportunity—they truly see the impact of your support every day in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1748561860650,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-decor/9379338/","projectTitle":"First Year Decor!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043825_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775264342908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043825"},{"teacherId":10050052,"projectId":9448375,"letterContent":"My students and I are beyond grateful for our new classroom carpet! We've been using it every day as a central space for learning, reading, and class discussions. During morning meetings, students gather together on the carpet to share ideas, collaborate in small groups, and participate in interactive lessons. It has truly become the heart of our classroom — a space where students feel comfortable, focused, and connected.\r\n\r\nWhen the carpet first arrived, my students were so excited! Their faces lit up, and several of them immediately said how soft and cozy it felt. Many couldn't wait to find \"their spot\" for story time and group work. It was heartwarming to see how something as simple as a carpet could bring so much joy and comfort to their learning environment.\r\n\r\nNow that we have this wonderful addition, our next steps involve using the carpet area for more interactive lessons and hands-on projects. We're currently working on group reading circles and social-emotional learning activities that encourage communication, teamwork, and respect. The carpet has made it possible for us to create a warm, inclusive space that supports both academic growth and community building.","fullyFundedDate":1757423238256,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-space-for-first-graders/9448375/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Space for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050052_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785973456819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050052"},{"teacherId":4606178,"projectId":9406673,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Six to Six community, we thank you tremendously for your generous donations in order to support our school's Drumline program. With your help, we were able to secure new drums for our students to use during music class, after school rehearsals, and our evening concerts. \r\n\r\nContributions like yours are so valuable in helping our students learn through a hands-on approach, rather than learning passively. The ability to learn by doing provides each student with an authentic learning experience that results in them retaining more information, and to play on new equipment fills our students with confidence and brings pride to our program and the school community.\r\n\r\nWe hope we can continue to count on your warmth and compassion in the future as we look to continue expanding our music program here at Six to Six. You are always welcome through these doors as a true friend to the school and to the community.","fullyFundedDate":1752099446707,"projectUrl":"project/donations-for-drumline/9406673/","projectTitle":"Donations for Drumline","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4606178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692738495600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-baldwin-music"},{"teacherId":10042292,"projectId":9389337,"letterContent":"The dramatic play area has had powerful and multi-dimensional impact on my preschoolers over the past few months. It supports essential areas of early childhood development through pretend play, which is central to how young children learn. It has supported children's cognitive development cognitive development where children learn how to problem- solve by \"cooking\" meals, organizing items, and deciding roles (e.g., who's the chef, server, customer). \r\n It has also increased children's language and communication skills where children learn new vocabulary, practice back and forth conversational skills with one another, and encourages children to create and narrate their own scenarios. Children also are able to collaborate with each other, solve problems, and build confidence. I am so thankful for this beautiful pretend play area in our classroom! Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1751215740048,"projectUrl":"project/help-little-imaginations-soar/9389337/","projectTitle":"Help Little Imaginations Soar","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748730438989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042292"},{"teacherId":10042292,"projectId":9375394,"letterContent":"The impact of the preschool reading nook is very significant in several areas of their development and has been a great addition to our classroom. The children's language and literacy development has been improved where children are expanding their vocabulary, building story comprehension, becoming more familiar with print and developing a love for reading! \r\n This cozy space is inviting and children begin to associate reading as fun, relaxing and not just an academic task. I have noticed children increasing their social and emotional development where they will read with each other and re tell familiar books to their peers and teachers. \r\nThe calm environment promotes self-regulation and quiet time, which can be especially helpful for children who need breaks. This has become one of my student's (and mine) favorite places in our classrooms!!! \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1748208791551,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-nook/9375394/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748730438989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042292"},{"teacherId":10042292,"projectId":9385808,"letterContent":"The writing nook has become a central space for creativity, communication, and early literacy development. It provides children with a dedicated area to explore mark-making, letter formation, and storytelling in meaningful ways.\r\n Children are experimenting with letters, symbols, and name writing more frequently.\r\nThey are also now being exposed to writing materials (labels, word cards, name tags) which helps them understand that print carries meaning.\r\n The preschool writing nook has become a favored spot in our classroom for my littles and they show so much enthusiasium in visiting this center!!!! Thank you again for providing this space for us.","fullyFundedDate":1749429438970,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-writing-nook/9385808/","projectTitle":"Preschool Writing Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748730438989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042292"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60080","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":440,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":80.7,"schoolId":60080,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Six - Six Interdistrict Magnet School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Six - Six Interdistrict Magnet School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/cooperative-educational-services/six-six-interdistrict-magnet-school/60080"}