{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph Hurley K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":44.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":240180,"projectId":9419190,"letterContent":"Just this morning, I had a student smile with pride as he began to connect the dots on the alphabetic principle and write a simple word. A simple word, but an extremely complex process; going from language to writing requires so many invisible steps and neural processes. \r\n\r\nThe gift of extensive training in literacy instruction that you have given me is giving students moments like this. Moments of tremendous success as they make tangible steps toward their goals, toward their family's goals and toward a brighter future.\r\n\r\nMy reading instruction has drastically improved in only 2 months into a 10 month practicum, becoming certified in rules-based reading through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education. As my students shine brighter, so do I. Filled with joy of knowing that I am providing students with research-backed, high-quality literacy instruction, I can help but smile with pride as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving this gift to me. Thank you for giving this gift to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758738681393,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rules/9419190/","projectTitle":"Reading Rules!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp240180_orig.jpg?crop=953,953,x265,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686233160658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joelwebb"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9727842,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our printer is now safely stored, fully supplied, and is being used often to support meaningful learning across multiple grade levels. Many people don't realize how essential a reliable printer is in schools, especially for creating colorful visuals, anchor charts, project posters, and student-made displays. This technology allows us to turn lessons into hands-on, highly engaging materials that help students understand concepts more clearly.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for students is seeing their work or class projects printed in bright, professional quality. Whether it's vocabulary cards, math visuals, reading posters, or classroom charts, students feel proud when they see something they helped create displayed beautifully on the walls. They love pointing out, \"I helped make that!\" The ability to print in color has made our lessons more interactive and our classroom environment more inviting.\r\n\r\nSome students who typically struggle with focus or confidence have especially connected with this new tool. Visual learners, in particular, rely on colorful printouts to help them follow steps, solve problems, and stay organized. When they see clear, printed visuals that match what they are learning, it helps them feel more supported and successful. One student told me, \"It's easier when I can see it all in color, it makes sense now!\" Moments like this remind us of the power of the right technology.\r\n\r\nWith the printer stand keeping our machine protected and the ink allowing us to create resources year-round, teachers and students are already brainstorming new displays, posters, and collaborative projects. This printer is not just a tool; it's something that brings creativity, clarity, and confidence to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us a resource that is used daily and appreciated by everyone who enters our classroom. Your generosity has made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1758738682241,"projectUrl":"project/printer-care-and-colorful-learning-for-o/9727842/","projectTitle":"Printer Care and Colorful Learning for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9763329,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is brighter, more organized, and filled with excitement for learning and creating. The colorful supplies and essentials you provided have already made a meaningful difference in how my students work each day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials: markers, skin-tone crayons, highlighters, organizers, labels, and all the fun craft supplies, they were thrilled. Many of them immediately started imagining what they could color, design, or create. These tools have helped my students express themselves more confidently, especially during assignments that require drawings, annotations, and hands-on activities. Even simple tasks feel more engaging when students have access to high-quality, vibrant materials.\r\n\r\nSome of the supplies have already become favorites in our Advanced Crafting class after school. The students truly appreciate having access to materials that feel sturdy, special, and \"professional.\" Although we haven't used everything yet, we have specific projects planned for the upcoming weeks and throughout the rest of the school year. Students are excited about the endless possibilities: posters, cards, decorations, personal projects, and collaborative displays that will brighten our classroom and school hallways.\r\n\r\nThe organization tools you provided also help us keep everything neat and accessible, making it easier for students to find what they need and stay focused.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a space where learning feels colorful, creative, and joyful. Your support truly makes a daily difference in my students' confidence and excitement for school.","fullyFundedDate":1761859174580,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-and-classroom-essenti/9763329/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations and Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9812502,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Resource Room Store has become one of the most exciting and motivating parts of our week. The snacks and treats you provided have transformed our classroom economy into a meaningful system that encourages kindness, responsibility, and hard work.\r\n\r\nStudents earn their \"resource room dollars\" through positive behavior, effort, participation, and demonstrating our school values. When they first saw the newly stocked store, their faces lit up. They immediately began planning what they wanted to save for, discussing strategies to earn more dollars, and even encouraging each other to stay focused so everyone could reach their goals. Their excitement was contagious, creating a positive classroom atmosphere.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was watching a student who often struggles with confidence proudly count his dollars and choose a well-deserved reward. He talked about how hard he had been working all week, and his pride was unmistakable. This project isn't just about snacks; it's about building perseverance, self-control, and a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nWith our store fully stocked, our next steps include continuing to reinforce saving, budgeting, and thoughtful decision-making. Students are also suggesting new items they'd like to work toward, and we are exploring ways to expand the store by adding small \"experience rewards\" and opportunities to earn bonus dollars for academic challenges.\r\n\r\nThis project has brought joy, motivation, and growth to our classroom, and it wouldn't have been possible without your kindness. Thank you for supporting our students and for helping us create a space where hard work truly pays off.","fullyFundedDate":1760798526412,"projectUrl":"project/the-resource-room-store-learning-earni/9812502/","projectTitle":"The Resource Room Store: Learning, Earning, and Rewarding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9705522,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now buzzing with creativity, focus, and excitement for learning. The combination of math tools and crafting supplies you provided has enabled my students to engage in hands-on learning that supports both their academic growth and creative development.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hits has been the Educational Fidget Toy Multiplication Pop It (Double-Sided 12x12 and 12x24). My students absolutely love these! Not only do they help them stay focused and calm during math lessons, but they also make multiplication practice fun and interactive. I've seen students who normally struggle to stay on task suddenly fully engaged, quietly popping and calculating while building confidence in their math skills.\r\n\r\nSome of the high-quality and fun crafting materials have already been used in our Advanced Crafting after-school class, and the students were thrilled. They appreciated the sturdiness, color, and texture of the materials, and they've already created beautiful, detailed pieces. Even though we haven't used all of the supplies yet, everything has been carefully organized and planned for future projects throughout the year. The students are already buzzing with ideas and excitement about the endless possibilities ahead.\r\n\r\nYour support gave my students tools to learn, focus, express themselves, and take pride in their work. Our next steps include integrating these materials into math centers, project-based learning tasks, and upcoming crafting sessions that allow students to build patience, attention to detail, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you for contributing to a classroom where students feel motivated, joyful, and inspired to learn every single day. Your kindness truly makes a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758738682570,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-learning-craft-tools-for/9705522/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for Learning Craft Tools for Creating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9665326,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is once again filled with excitement, motivation, and so much positive energy. The snacks, fidgets, and prizes you provided have transformed our Resource Room Dollar system into something our students look forward to all week.\r\n\r\nStudents earn their \"resource room dollars\" by showing kindness, demonstrating school values, staying focused, and completing challenging work. With the new items, our classroom store feels more meaningful than ever. The first time my students saw the updated store shelves, their faces lit up, and they immediately began talking about what they wanted to save up for and how they planned to earn it. Many of them even started setting goals for themselves, like \"I'm going to try to get five dollars this week\" or \"I want to stay focused so I can get a fidget next Friday.\"\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a student who typically struggles with staying motivated proudly earn enough dollars to \"buy\" a snack and erasable pens he had been working toward for a few weeks. The sense of accomplishment on his face said everything. These materials are not just treats; they are tools that reinforce perseverance, responsibility, and positive behavior every single day.\r\n\r\nWith the store fully stocked, we continue building routines around saving, budgeting, and decision-making. Students are learning valuable real-world skills as they choose whether to spend right away or save for something special. We also plan to introduce themed store days and opportunities for students to suggest new items based on what motivates them most.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students something joyful, motivating, and meaningful to look forward to. Your kindness is helping them work harder, support one another, and feel proud of their choices. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758219660073,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-fidgets-and-prizes-rewards-for/9665326/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Fidgets, and Prizes: Rewards for Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9352069,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new printer has quickly become an essential tool that supports creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning across our school. One of the latest big projects it helped bring to life was a collaborative activity with our 1st-grade team.\r\n\r\nThe 1st graders recently went on a field trip and, at the same time, read Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems. Using the new printer, teachers created a set of posters filled with printed images of the bus they rode, the places they visited, and the sights they observed during their trip. The students were so excited to see these real-life visuals displayed in such vibrant color! They then added their own drawings inspired by the Pigeon story, combining the field trip experience with their literacy work in a creative and engaging way.\r\n\r\nTheir final display will be presented to parents soon, and the teachers are so proud of the work the students have put into it. None of this would have been possible without a reliable, high-quality printer that brings these ideas to life.\r\n\r\nBeyond this project, the printer has sparked even more planning and imagination. Teachers and students are already thinking of new posters, reference visuals, vocabulary cards, and showcases they want to create next.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing a resource that is helping our students learn, express themselves, and take pride in their work. Your generosity is felt with every single project.","fullyFundedDate":1757511073570,"projectUrl":"project/from-printer-to-poster-to-positivity/9352069/","projectTitle":"From Printer to Poster to Positivity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":10232817,"projectId":9713071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project. When the materials arrived, my students were filled with excitement they couldn't believe that people they've never met took the time to help our class. Watching them explore the fidgets was a wonderful experience because they learned about the tools they can use when they need a calm moment. Trying out the cushions for reading time also made them feel more comfortable, which will help them concentrate better.\r\n\r\nWe are already using all the resources every day. Students go to the Thinking Space to calm down, take a positive break, or enjoy a cozy spot to read. The fidgets help them stay focused during lessons, and the cushions have made reading time something they truly look forward to.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom a safer, calmer, and more welcoming place. Thank you for giving my students a space where they can pause, breathe, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1758849039704,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-to-pause-breathe-and-grow/9713071/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space to Pause, Breathe, and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ursula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10232817_orig.jpg?crop=1134,1134,x0,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756517386140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232817"},{"teacherId":6062469,"projectId":9242087,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for funding the project. The students have looked forward to having a reward after a very long exam. The color by sticker have been a new experience for many students and have fallen in love with the activity. Some students have purchased their own books, as the exposure to this new activity have created new hobbies. It is amazing for students to learn to do new things that doesn't include technology. They have found it to be relaxing. \r\n\r\nThank you as well for the snacks. It has helped to keep the students tummy happy. Not all students are able to bring snacks to school. Funding this project have helped all students to feel included in being able to all have the same opportunity in eating snacks while coloring with stickers.","fullyFundedDate":1746475824770,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-de-stress-to-unwind-and-recha/9242087/","projectTitle":"The Art of De-Stress to Unwind and Recharge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gómez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6062469_orig.jpg?crop=1430,1430,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637630659038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6062469"},{"teacherId":4657274,"projectId":9420364,"letterContent":"It is so wonderful to start the school year with the materials needed in the classroom. Having necessary supplies (pencils, pens, whiteout, and post-it notes) in our room and throughout the year will provide students with a clean and organized classroom. Already, the classroom feels more accessible and orderly to the students.\r\n\r\nA well-supplied classroom is already allowing my students to participate fully in activities. The room has become a space where all students have the tools required for them to succeed. Thank you for these supplies and the many generous contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1758822275443,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9420364/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4657274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503686449763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poswolsky"},{"teacherId":4657274,"projectId":9549326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these civics journals and for these essential supplies! The students love using the journals to keep track of all their unique reflections and ideas about what we are learning in class. \r\n\r\nHaving these items will greatly help us stay clean, organized and successful in the classroom. These classroom supplies will overall make the classroom more equipped and richer in resources.\r\n\r\nA well-supplied classroom will allow my students to participate fully in all classroom activities. Thank you so much in advance for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1756432244720,"projectUrl":"project/civic-journals-and-classroom-essentials/9549326/","projectTitle":"Civic Journals and Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4657274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503686449763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poswolsky"},{"teacherId":351082,"projectId":9870676,"letterContent":"My students were SO excited to get this project funded quickly. It was perfect timing, because I just introduced our upcoming independent reading project, so it is always exciting to have new books to choose from for that. Our school doesn't have a library, so I try to keep my classroom library up-to-date.\r\n\r\nThey will also be thrilled to see many new items at our scholar dollar store on Friday. We plan to roll out the new items a few at a time over the course of the next few weeks.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for funding this project so quickly.","fullyFundedDate":1762805306072,"projectUrl":"project/student-selected-resources/9870676/","projectTitle":"Student-Selected Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp351082_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452695880067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/351082"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62893","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":335,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.8,"schoolId":62893,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joseph Hurley K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joseph Hurley K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/hurley-k-8-school/62893"}