{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ellis Mendell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6636049,"projectId":9509821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our Pre-K classroom. The materials you provided have made such a meaningful impact on our learning environment, and I am deeply grateful for your support.\r\nOur students absolutely love visiting the listening library. The new headphones allow them to hear each story clearly and follow along with focus and excitement. Even though Play-Doh is fun, it has also become a powerful learning tool; helping students strengthen fine motor skills, practice building and writing letters, and explore different textures in a hands-on way.\r\nIn our full-inclusion classroom, managing noise levels is incredibly important. The tennis balls added to the chairs help reduce unnecessary sounds and potential triggers, creating a calmer, more supportive space for every learner. Teaching social-emotional skills is also a priority in our room, and having a designated calming space with helpful tools has made a tremendous difference for students who need a quiet moment to regroup.\r\nAs a teacher who truly loves reading, I make it a point to share that joy with my students every day. We have read so many wonderful stories that spark rich conversations, encourage curiosity, and help us learn about the world around us and the amazing people in it. Your donations have supported these meaningful experiences and have helped our readers grow.\r\nThank you again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in our students. You have made our classroom a brighter, more joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1756432244417,"projectUrl":"project/did-someone-say-its-time-for-pre-k/9509821/","projectTitle":"Did Someone Say It's Time for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shayna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6636049_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723009826693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6636049"},{"teacherId":2447570,"projectId":9608739,"letterContent":"A big thank you shout out to donors like you! We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Although the supplies requested in this project are basic, it is all very necessary. The disinfecting wipes are used daily to wipe germs off surfaces. Hand sanitizers are a must for easy cleaning of students' hands. With the cold season upon us, we have a good amount of boxes of tissue left to get us through the winter. The binders are used for Math and ELA resource binders. We are off to a great start to the school year because of you. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1755712584829,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-supplies-for-the-new-year/9608739/","projectTitle":"Fresh Supplies For the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2447570_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471704658475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diana-chow"},{"teacherId":202743,"projectId":9357342,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom project. Thanks to your kindness, my students have been able to begin a very special and exciting journey to become \"Social Detectives\". They are learning to use their observational skills to read social cues with their eyes, ears, hearts and brains. \r\n\r\nOnce each students masters the detective stage, we will \"attend\" the \"Superflex Academy\" and begin their path to becoming social superheroes!. At the academy, they will learn to use their Superflex powers to overcome the pesky \"Unthinkables\" that challenge their flexible thinking. This creative and engaging curriculum will provide our students with the tools they need to practice self-regulation and problem-solving in a fun and empowering way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has directly enabled this incredible opportunity for our students. I am so grateful for your support. Thank you again for making this possible!\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1755382423890,"projectUrl":"project/from-social-detectives-to-social-superst/9357342/","projectTitle":"From Social Detectives to Social Superstar!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Southwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/202743"},{"teacherId":3400731,"projectId":9387175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution of sensory tools and organizational materials to our classroom. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in student learning. The seat sacks, sensory tools, and other integration materials provide all students with greater access to rigorous learning experiences and help them meet the high expectations we set together.\r\n\r\nBy supporting organization, focus, and comfort, these tools ensure that every student—regardless of their individual differences—can fully participate and thrive. When all students can access the learning, they share not only common goals but also a sense of belonging and pride.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us continue to build a truly inclusive classroom where every learner feels valued, supported, and capable of success. Thank you for helping our school community grow stronger, more compassionate, and more inclusive.","fullyFundedDate":1755701794201,"projectUrl":"project/learning-without-limits/9387175/","projectTitle":"Learning Without Limits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3400731_orig.png?crop=174,174,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755179823938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3400731"},{"teacherId":2992381,"projectId":9406197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Esperanza Rising books! We are starting this unit in about two weeks and we can't express how much of a relief it is to know we will be able to provide kids with fresh books to start our new unit of learning. \r\n\r\nOur old books were very well-loved and quite frankly...dwindling - with only what we had at the end of last year, we would have had to have kids partner and share - which though doable, is not the most advantageous for helping them build both their collaborative AND independent reading and learning skills. With new books, we get to do both - so thank you!\r\n\r\nWith your help, we get to be fully prepared for meeting the needs of a new class of kids - thank you for all your support and for helping us make this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1750022248924,"projectUrl":"project/esperanza-rising-reboot/9406197/","projectTitle":"Esperanza Rising Reboot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2992381_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657652593124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2992381"},{"teacherId":10007423,"projectId":9289667,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the generosity and support from our community in helping bring this project to life. Your donations provided us with the essential tools we needed to make our classroom a bright, engaging, and welcoming space for our 2nd graders. Your support has meant so much to all of us in Room 20.\r\n\r\nThe new whiteboards, markers, and tools have transformed the way our students share their thinking, collaborate, and learn together each day. Our Chromebook cart has helped us stay organized and fully charged for digital learning, while the creative materials have sparked imagination and excitement during lessons. With your help, our classroom has become a lively hub of curiosity, laughter, and growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have a space that truly supports their learning and helps them feel proud of where they learn. Thank you for believing in our classroom, our students, and the power of education—you've made a lasting difference in our year!","fullyFundedDate":1747779042079,"projectUrl":"project/brightening-up-our-basement-brilliance/9289667/","projectTitle":"Brightening Up Our Basement Brilliance!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wellman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007423_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746924215579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007423"},{"teacherId":6866402,"projectId":9126243,"letterContent":"Thank you SO MUCH for your generous donations to our new classroom easel. The children were delighted to have it and after only a few months it is already looking well-loved. Art Easel quickly became a favorite choice during Centers and you could often hear one child ask another, \"Hey, do you want to paint with me?\"\r\n\r\nHigh quality, developmentally appropriate materials such as this easel make a huge difference for students. Every child deserves access to materials such as these in their learning environment. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1740446665590,"projectUrl":"project/easel-for-room-2-artists/9126243/","projectTitle":"Easel for Room 2 Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6866402_orig.jpg?crop=1576,1576,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740247675401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6866402"},{"teacherId":2992381,"projectId":7588783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your donations for our materials for last year's crew - we are STILL using and benefiting from the materials in this school year! Though considered basics to some, things like books, markers, and tech supplies have been hugely helpful and integral to the success of our kids, even moving upstairs with us to our new classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your continuous support of our learning community, regardless of where we are in the building - we would be lost without you!","fullyFundedDate":1692134526651,"projectUrl":"project/room-21-refresh/7588783/","projectTitle":"Room 21 Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2992381_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657652593124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2992381"},{"teacherId":3400731,"projectId":9320562,"letterContent":"On behalf of the 3rd graders at the Mendel Elementary School, thank you! Your investment in making our classroom enriched with useful materials for all students has made a huge impact. Students are so excited and engaged by our new materials.\r\nOn the day the materials arrived, students were beside themselves with excitement.They couldn't believe that \"We got all this stuff from such nice people\". The classroom white boards and clipboards are a huge hit! Students respond well to being able to organize their own materials and space. The crayons and highlighters are helpful in our current research project in reading. . The last thing to arrive was our new text cart. Students are so engaged with being able to utilize all their new materials. Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746699669730,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-materials/9320562/","projectTitle":"Colorful Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3400731_orig.png?crop=174,174,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755179823938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3400731"},{"teacherId":3400731,"projectId":8850427,"letterContent":"On behalf of the 3rd graders at the Mendel Elementary School, thank you! Your investment in making our classroom safe and accessible for all students has made a huge impact. Students are so excited and engaged by our new materials.\r\nOn the day the materials arrived, students were beside themselves with excitement.They couldn't believe that \"We got all this stuff from such nice people\". The classroom shelves are a huge hit! Students respond well to being able to organized their bins and are thrilled to have their own space. The bookshelves fit perfectly into our new cozy reading nook. Students are able to search and find specific book genres they are looking for because of the new, organized book bins we received.","fullyFundedDate":1733760621682,"projectUrl":"project/clutter-free-critters/8850427/","projectTitle":"Clutter Free Critters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3400731_orig.png?crop=174,174,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755179823938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3400731"},{"teacherId":202743,"projectId":8887558,"letterContent":"Over the past couple of months my students have been thoroughly enjoy the new language tools! \r\n\r\nOn the first day that I brought out the new sequencing cards, I definitely got a couple of eye rolls but when the group realized they were new they were very excited. One student's reactions was \"Wait you got new stories? FINALLY!\"\r\n\r\nThe younger students have been addicted to the tree house building set. It has been turned into everything from an airport, to a school, to a \"fancy hotel\". Often the duplo blocks are paired with these creations and run transport from terminal to terminal or as a school bus. The imagination that it has created and the associated language is amazing to witness. \r\n\r\nSo from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of all my students, thank you for your kind and generous donations. They are truly making a word of difference to the amazing students I work with.","fullyFundedDate":1730407001116,"projectUrl":"project/playing-our-way-to-communication/8887558/","projectTitle":"Playing Our Way to Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Southwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/202743"},{"teacherId":6636049,"projectId":8531543,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom! The materials you provided have made a tremendous impact on our students' learning and growth. \r\n\r\nEvery day, these resources help our diverse learners access and share their thinking and understanding, especially our non-verbal students, who now have tools to express their ideas and needs. Play-Doh has become a classroom favorite, supporting sensory exploration and fine motor skill development, while painting has introduced some students to a whole new form of creativity. Others are making strides in writing for the first time! \r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces as they sit together, listen to stories, and engage in hands-on learning is truly heartwarming. Your generosity has enriched their experiences and will continue to benefit them throughout the year. \r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1730395899899,"projectUrl":"project/its-time-for-pre-k/8531543/","projectTitle":"It's Time for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shayna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6636049_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723009826693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6636049"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62862","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":309,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"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_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.4,"schoolId":62862,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ellis Mendell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ellis Mendell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/ellis-mendell-elementary-school/62862"}