{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"David A Ellis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10647867,"projectId":10587750,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your extremely generous donation! The rug arrived in mint condition. Its vivid colors and cute letter design are so beautiful! The first morning I unveiled the rug, so many teachers came to look at it! Even the principal stood around staring at it and talking about how gorgeous the rug is. \r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen the joy and excitement on every kids face as they walked in our classroom and saw it for the first time. The kids LOVE being on the rug, especially during independent reading time. We have plenty of cozy, decorated areas in our classroom, but the rug is now everyone's favorite place to hang out on. \r\n\r\nThe rug has really made such a difference in our classroom. The whole room feels more put together. It is such a wholesome, comfortable space because of the rug you helped us get! The kids even remind each other not to make a mess so we can keep our rug clean. Thank you for everything. Our kids are so happy!!","fullyFundedDate":1789344056366,"projectUrl":"project/a-rug-for-little-learners/10587750/","projectTitle":"A Rug for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10647867"},{"teacherId":9492124,"projectId":9770709,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have had a strong impact on my students' learning, focus, and overall classroom experience. The snacks have been especially helpful as motivators and sources of energy, particularly during long and demanding assessments like the WIDA ACCESS test, where students complete four sections, reading, writing, listening, and speaking, within a short time frame. Having snacks available helps students stay energized, focused, and more motivated to push through these challenging tasks.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has become a versatile and exciting tool in our classroom. One of its most effective uses is as a visual timer, which helps students manage their time and maintain focus. Students can choose from different timer styles, such as slime, hourglass, or candy timers, giving them a sense of choice and ownership. They are also highly engaged when using the iPad during center time to play cooperative or versus-style games that reinforce their learning in a fun and interactive way.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the iPad supports both academic and emotional needs. For students who struggle with reading or writing, it provides tactile activities like letter tracing to build skills in a more accessible way. It is also used as a coping tool in the break corner, where students can access calming visuals and activities like breathing, counting, and movement exercises. Overall, these resources have helped create a more supportive and engaging environment where students can stay focused, build skills, and regulate their emotions more effectively. Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting my students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1766238545843,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-focus-fun-and-inclusion/9770709/","projectTitle":"Fostering Focus, Fun, and Inclusion","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Truong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9492124_orig.jpg?crop=492,492,x113,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759123343466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9492124"},{"teacherId":8805036,"projectId":9957635,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations. Your support has made it possible for me to meet one-on-one with students, providing them with specialized instruction tailored to their unique needs. This focused interaction allows me to hone in on the specific skills that each student requires to succeed.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, your contributions have enabled me to organize small groups and offer structured learning opportunities for those who benefit from a more hands-on approach. The impact of your generosity is truly significant, as it enhances the learning experience and fosters individual growth among the students. Thank you once again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1766343735778,"projectUrl":"project/group-learning/9957635/","projectTitle":"Group Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yvonne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8805036_orig.jpg?crop=2201,2201,x0,y410&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725643493427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8805036"},{"teacherId":9887485,"projectId":9638628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your generous donations are so appreciated. My students were able to have delicious and high quality snacks. These snacks improve our learning immensely as their bellies were full!\r\n\r\nPlease know that your donations are so appreciated. All students now have access to these snacks which is so important to their development.\r\n\r\nThe kids look forward to picking out a snack and enjoying it with their friends!\r\n\r\nIt is so amazing that you were able to help my students and myself. I can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1756142646983,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away/9638628/","projectTitle":"An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9887485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755569358765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9887485"},{"teacherId":8805036,"projectId":9583393,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying thank you. This project has been a great resource even beyond the LEGO club. I have students during dismissal who have been able to enjoy these resources. Students have enjoyed engaging with the sets and following along with the different sets they are working on. For some students they have shown perseverance in this being their first time working with and exploring LEGOs. Having to find small pieces or making a small build to add on helps them stop and look at the picture as a whole to ensure that they are completing the build correctly. \r\nThis project has also served as a valuable social-emotional learning (SEL) tool. Within the club, I have students who are a part of the emotional impairment strand at my school. While they are present in the club, the LEGOs allow them to be focused on such a tedious task that they remain regulated. One of the students has even reported buying sets for home and working on them outside of school, and how much fun and calming it has been for him. \r\nAt the end of the club, students will be able to take one completed build home with them as a memento, a start to their LEGO collection, or a set of pieces that they will have to build and rebuild as their imagination sees fit.","fullyFundedDate":1755768729940,"projectUrl":"project/lego-club/9583393/","projectTitle":"Lego Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yvonne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8805036_orig.jpg?crop=2201,2201,x0,y410&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725643493427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8805036"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62851","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":391,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":28,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.4,"schoolId":62851,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about David A Ellis Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"David A Ellis Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/david-a-ellis-elementary-school/62851"}