{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"David A Ellis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9887485,"projectId":9622738,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for helping me make a cozy classroom! Your donations are truthfully life changing. \r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love their new rug. It is functional, clean, and welcoming. They each enjoyed picking out their very own smiley face to sit on. They keep their smiley face clean!\r\n\r\nThe rug really brightened up the room. All visitors comment on how lovely the rug is. It really did transform an old room into a comfy space for students.\r\n\r\nAgain, I can't thank you enough for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1755706833176,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-classroom/9622738/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Classroom","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":10054513,"projectId":9409075,"letterContent":"First and foremost, my students and I would like to express our appreciation to the greater community for fostering a safe and supportive physical and social environment. The games have allowed us to grow in our risk-taking, self-regulation (when things go our way... or don't), and frustration tolerance. The prizes have given us extrinsic motivation to improve each day. We appreciate the wide range of options you have given us so that we can consistently feel motivated and excited to grow. The calming corner supplies (especially the bean bag chair) have helped us calm our bodies, hearts, and minds when we feel dysregulated. Our toolbox is full of helpful tools that support our regulation, especially when times get tough. We appreciate you, the support you have given to us, and the kindness shown to our community. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1750208064117,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-classroom-toolbox/9409075/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Classroom Toolbox","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kahn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054513_orig.jpg?crop=449,449,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749736748245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054513"},{"teacherId":1874270,"projectId":9059763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Helping Hands\" project! Thanks to your generosity, my K0/K1 students now have engaging tools and materials that strengthen their fine motor skills every day. These resources are helping little hands practice essential skills like cutting, grasping, and building — all of which support independence, writing readiness, and confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces when using these new materials has been incredible. Activities that used to feel frustrating are now fun, and students are gaining both skills and pride in their accomplishments. THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nMrs. Brown","fullyFundedDate":1746787114191,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-supporting-fine-motor-sk/9059763/","projectTitle":"\"Helping Hands: Supporting Fine Motor Skills Growth in K0/K1\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1874270_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701363991239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1874270"},{"teacherId":3487189,"projectId":9083324,"letterContent":"Since fulfilling this project, every classroom in our school now has 6 whisper phones to support reading and English language development. Students are working independently and in small groups using whisper phones to hear their mistakes and successes. \r\n\r\nTeachers have been grateful for this new tool as it encourages language development while also working as a management tool to keep classroom noise levels appropriate. \r\n\r\nYour support in funding this project is greatly appreciated by our full staff and students, but especially by me. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1745689609357,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-school-get-whisper-phones/9083324/","projectTitle":"Help Our School Get Whisper Phones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McHugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3487189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543338319936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bccsesl"},{"teacherId":8437604,"projectId":8802226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donations! Thanks to your donation, we were able to ensure that we could perfect our letter formation and add beautiful illustrations to our stories from near and far!! Access to pencils, markers, and crayons gave our stories the life they deserve!\r\n\r\nAs Multilingual learners, it is importantly that we are able to have unlimited access to high quality materials and culturally affirming stories! As second grade learners, it is important that we are able to access our favorite literature with ease, and become authors of our own stories - as we become lifelong lovers of reading!\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1727287596955,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-dreams-from-c-to-shining/8802226/","projectTitle":"Support our Dreams from “C” to “Shining Sea”!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8437604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651331840942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hive"},{"teacherId":8437604,"projectId":8390892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donations! Our library is fully stocked and much easier to navigate with the supplies that you supported us in purchasing! The yellow, black, and rainbow colors also increased our HIVE pride with the addition of our class colors incorporated throughout our library.\r\n\r\nAs Multilingual learners, it is importantly that we are able to have unlimited access to high quality and culturally affirming texts. As second grade learners, it is important that we are able to access our favorite literature with ease as we become lifelong lovers of reading!\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1724712263326,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-readers-are-growing-leaders/8390892/","projectTitle":"Stronger Readers Are Growing Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8437604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651331840942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hive"},{"teacherId":8805036,"projectId":8745939,"letterContent":"The games we've introduced have been a wonderful way for students to connect and build deeper relationships. Just recently, I witnessed two students who had difficulty connecting, rally come together while playing a game. Their laughter and newfound understanding were truly heartwarming!\r\nAlongside the games, our magnet system for tracking points related to emotional growth has created a sense of pride among students. I've seen them gather to celebrate their achievements and encourage one another, fostering a supportive classroom community.\r\nThese materials are transforming our classroom into a space of genuine connection and support. Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to sharing more inspiring stories!","fullyFundedDate":1732024827861,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-gap-for-el/8745939/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Gap for EL","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":9093553,"projectId":8882600,"letterContent":"The Chromebook storage that you donated to our classroom has mage a significant impact for the children! Our technology center is now well-organized and the Chromebooks are finally quickly and easily accessible. \r\n Kindergarten students are still developing their fine motor skills and learning to follow multi-step instructions. By labeling the Chromebook stations with their pictures the teachers and children can quickly identify the devices and get to work. This allows more time to focus on lessons and activities, enhancing the learning experience. As a result our class has placed FIRST in the ST Math Challenge for 3 consecutive weeks!\r\n Thank you again for your donation to our classroom. Please know that your generosity has made a significant impact in the learning of young children. Not only can we see the difference in the routine of the classroom but it is also shows in the student data. Thank you again for your generosity. It is very much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1729536918680,"projectUrl":"project/chromebook-chaos/8882600/","projectTitle":"Chromebook Chaos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Di Rienzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9093553"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62851","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":391,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.9,"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"}