{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Otis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1075007,"projectId":10441274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! It was great to be able to set up our writing binders. We have already been putting them to good use. My students love to draw and are just learning to write. Being able to keep everything in one place from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, will allow them to look back and see the amazing progress they will make in both writing and drawing over the year. I know their parents will love to see what they can do when they come in for our Author's Night at the end of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1787760642980,"projectUrl":"project/set-up-for-a-good-year-of-writing/10441274/","projectTitle":"Set Up For A Good Year of Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1075007_orig.png?crop=404,404,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755186680434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/otiskatz"},{"teacherId":1075007,"projectId":10342402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get new puzzles for the classroom. It was a great feeling to be able to go through the old ones and throw out the ones that were missing pieces. I was able to replace a lot of them and the new ones are so much brighter in contrast to the old ones. The students are loving the new choices and an added bonus is they have the box tops so they can use it as a guide to help them complete the puzzles (our old boxes are were long gone). It is just the beginning of the year, my students have only completed a couple of the new puzzles, but I know as they get better at puzzles, they will do them more and more!","fullyFundedDate":1782413263905,"projectUrl":"project/help-replace-some-of-our-20-year-old-puz/10342402/","projectTitle":"Help Replace Some of Our 20 Year Old Puzzles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1075007_orig.png?crop=404,404,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755186680434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/otiskatz"},{"teacherId":1075007,"projectId":10292653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. By the time the order went through, the printer was out of stock, so we switched gears and got a new comfy chair for our library. This chair has been a big hit! It fits two students comfortably and they love sitting in it and reading books with friends. In the age of technology, it is sometimes hard to get my little ones interested in just sitting down with a book, so having an enticing place to sit with a friend is a really helpful addition to our class library!","fullyFundedDate":1779821270786,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-our-own-printer-that-works/10292653/","projectTitle":"We Need Our Own Printer That Works!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1075007_orig.png?crop=404,404,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755186680434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/otiskatz"},{"teacherId":10495699,"projectId":10266149,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact on my students by creating a more focused and equitable learning environment. With access to headphones, students can fully engage in individualized online lessons and instructional videos without distractions from surrounding noise. The ability to clearly hear directions, explanations, and feedback has helped students work more independently and confidently, especially during differentiated math instruction tailored to their specific learning needs.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also increased student engagement and ownership of learning. My students are excited to use technology that allows them to move at their own pace, revisit concepts they need more support with, and challenge themselves when they are ready to move ahead. What may seem like a simple tool has become an important resource for helping students stay focused and feel successful.\r\n\r\nTechnology plays an essential role in our classroom because it allows instruction to be personalized in ways traditional whole-group teaching cannot always provide. Students use online programs that adapt to their learning levels, offer immediate feedback, and provide targeted lessons based on individual strengths and areas for growth. The headphones make this possible by allowing each student to fully access these resources without interruption.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been having the ability to work independently and feel immersed in their learning. Many students enjoy the sense of responsibility that comes with using the headphones and appreciate being able to concentrate on their own lessons without distractions.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed students who benefit from additional support or who are easily distracted become more engaged and confident. Some students who were previously hesitant to participate in whole-group settings are now more willing to take risks, revisit challenging concepts, and persist through difficult problems because they can learn at their own pace in a quieter, more focused way.","fullyFundedDate":1778171299071,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-self-paced-math/10266149/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused, Self-Paced Math Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mallios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10495699"},{"teacherId":10063569,"projectId":10043888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these wonderful resources to my classroom library. Because of your generosity, my students are truly enjoying their independent reading time. They have been especially excited about the new options in our library, particularly the Dog Man series and the bilingual stories. These books are chosen again and again, helping to build a strong love of reading in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe headphones you provided have also been incredibly valuable. They are used during testing, for listening to read-aloud stories, and to support students in their online reading programs. Having working headphones with microphones for each student has made an immense difference in their ability to focus and fully engage in their learning.\r\n\r\nI cannot express how much your support means to my students and me. Your donations have made a meaningful impact and continue to improve our classroom each \r\nand every day. I am truly grateful for your generosity—thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1769966499726,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-classroom-library/10043888/","projectTitle":"Vibrant Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tighe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10063569_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y448&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759417431602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10063569"},{"teacherId":5914457,"projectId":10077145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our literacy project. Because of you, my students will have access to targeted, Science of Reading–aligned materials that are essential for building strong reading foundations. Your contribution provides decodable texts, phonics-based practice, fluency passages, and structured comprehension resources that will directly support students as they grow into more confident and capable readers.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are still developing critical foundational skills. With these new materials, I will be able to provide focused small-group instruction, repeated reading opportunities, and explicit comprehension strategies. These tools will help students move beyond simply decoding words to truly understanding and engaging with what they read. \r\n\r\nYour kindness is opening doors for my students and empowering them with skills that will last a lifetime. Because of you, they are gaining the confidence and ability to become fluent, thoughtful readers. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1772496908016,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-reading-fluency-and-compre/10077145/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Reading Fluency and Comprehension Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LoGrasso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5914457"},{"teacherId":9617117,"projectId":9942213,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our holiday wish come true!\r\nThe beautiful books began arriving after winter break, and with each box we opened, the students grew more and more excited about the new materials in our classroom library. My students who already love reading had their eyes light up—but what was most heartwarming was seeing my students who are learning English as a second language find a sense of home in new books and explore new series. That has truly made all the difference.\r\n\r\nThe children ask every day if more books are coming!\r\n\r\nThank you for fostering a love of reading, learning, and peace. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for brightening our classroom and community. Your gift will never be forgotten by this class, and its impact will be felt by many classes to come.Wishing you a lovely spring.","fullyFundedDate":1767216415178,"projectUrl":"project/our-second-grade-holiday-wishlist/9942213/","projectTitle":"Our Second Grade Holiday Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. von Beren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617117_orig.png?crop=744,744,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765299243767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617117"},{"teacherId":10226103,"projectId":9944694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my project. My students have LOVED getting to experience the joy of nature during the winter in our urban setting. Students of all ages love the science viewers and ask about them even when we are working on unrelated lessons. The magnetic sorters are also very popular and the coloring pages have helped solidify knowledge for my older kids. Additionally, the book about birds was a hit. My students can't wait to see more birds as the weather warms!","fullyFundedDate":1766346875890,"projectUrl":"project/plants-and-animals-and-stem-in-the-city/9944694/","projectTitle":"Plants and Animals and STEM in the City!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stanley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10226103_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756252215579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10226103"},{"teacherId":9714735,"projectId":9571565,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide new art resources for my students! When the materials arrived, students were immediately excited and eager to start creating. We've been using the supplies during drawing and color exploration projects, including a lesson on warm and cool colors where students experimented with different color combinations and proudly shared their artwork.\r\n\r\nSeeing the new materials made many students feel like \"real artists,\" which boosted their confidence and creativity. Moving forward, we will continue using these resources for drawing, painting, and mixed media projects as students practice new techniques and express their ideas. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact in helping our young artists learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1755773875483,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-on-a-cart-art-wherever-we-ar/9571565/","projectTitle":"Creativity on a Cart: Art Wherever We Are","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamdi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714735_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x20,y476&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737442799933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misshamdi"},{"teacherId":3634247,"projectId":9630527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our classroom. I truly cannot thank you enough for the difference you've made. Because of you, my students now have access to materials that spark their curiosity, strengthen their skills, and make learning more meaningful and engaging each day.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, there is nothing more rewarding than watching students light up when they feel excited about learning. The resources you've helped provide allow them to explore new ideas, work collaboratively, build confidence, and take pride in their growth. It's such a gift to be able to offer them hands-on, enriching experiences — and that is possible because of your kindness.\r\n\r\nYour generosity doesn't just supply materials; it creates opportunities. It helps foster a positive, welcoming classroom environment where students feel supported, inspired, and motivated to do their very best. Knowing that there are people who believe in them and are willing to invest in their education means so much — to them and to me.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of our classroom community and for making a lasting impact on my students' learning journey. We are deeply grateful for your support and encouragement.","fullyFundedDate":1764634308374,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-creative-and-ready-to-learn/9630527/","projectTitle":"Cozy, Creative, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fetherston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3634247_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732670278421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3634247"},{"teacherId":1075007,"projectId":10090354,"letterContent":"We are extremely grateful to have our music back! This class was incredibly excited to open the box and charge up our speaker for our first dance party in a long time! When we were finally able to put our favorite playlist on and dance all of our wiggles out again, it was pure joy. This winter has been very cold and snowy, keeping us inside all day, and our dance movement breaks are our favorite way to get our extra energy out. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity, and we want you to know that his very small speaker is brining us great joy!","fullyFundedDate":1770818436441,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-speaker-died/10090354/","projectTitle":"Help, Our Speaker Died!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1075007_orig.png?crop=404,404,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755186680434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/otiskatz"},{"teacherId":10226103,"projectId":9923516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project! These materials, in particular the paper, have been invaluable contributions to my teaching. As a teacher with over 430 students, I go through paper quickly. Being able to use it for projects without fearing I'll run out has been freeing. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, I have been able to use the balances and weights for several projects, especially with my 5th graders, who are currently studying mixtures and solutions. With them, we have learned about concentration, mass, volume, and chemical reactions in both closed and open systems. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764615018505,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-stem-centers-east-boston/9923516/","projectTitle":"Elementary STEM Centers East Boston","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stanley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10226103_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756252215579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10226103"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62881","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":408,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.3,"schoolId":62881,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about James Otis Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"James Otis Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/james-otis-elementary-school/62881"}