{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Otis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7793853,"projectId":8270965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project! This mailbox system has made such a difference in my classroom organization and structure. Students have a place to put their homework folders and finished classwork. This helps to prevent a hectic closet space. In addition, I have enough space to keep subject folders in the mailbox system as well. Students know where to go when they need a specific folder such as their math folder. Table Captains have the responsibility of getting these materials and know exactly where to go for them. Thank again so much for your contribution!!","fullyFundedDate":1711296108110,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-mailbox-system/8270965/","projectTitle":"Classroom Mailbox System","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michaela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7793853_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692887382509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7793853"},{"teacherId":7793853,"projectId":9652957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom! Students have loved having supplies to make their beautiful books and have been able to use the supplies to encourage their creativity. In addition, students have felt so mature in making sure that our classroom community is clean and sanitized, especially during cold season. \r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to see al off the packages arrive in the mail! We are so excited to be able to use the clay to create our animals that we are researching and writing informational books on.","fullyFundedDate":1759493644903,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-the-whole-school-yea/9652957/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for the Whole School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michaela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7793853_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692887382509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7793853"},{"teacherId":8048446,"projectId":9659682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My amazing multilingual first graders have had a blast learning all about folktales, animal adaptations, being a good friend, families, and inspiring artists and musicians this year thanks to your help! The books I was able to purchase through this donation have brought learning to life. Every day, we read a new text and students practice their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. They are developing strong content knowledge, rich vocabularies, and the motivation to discover new things about the world around them. \r\n\r\nThank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1759493645365,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-multilingual-learners/9659682/","projectTitle":"Literacy for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8048446_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727625381199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msstewartsesl"},{"teacherId":3109363,"projectId":9720278,"letterContent":"This has been a fabulous project! This little machine is a game changer. And we've already made many new cardboard cuts and early creations. It's a one-at-a-time process of course. And I'm fully supervising everyone. Or I let the kids draw the lines and then I make the cuts at my own desk on my own time and the deliver the cut cardboard to squeals of delight.\r\n\r\nThank you for funding this project that works well for grades 3 -6. I greatly appreciate the support and enthusiasm you've all demonstrated by supporting theater arts!","fullyFundedDate":1758819278628,"projectUrl":"project/cardboard-chomping/9720278/","projectTitle":"Cardboard Chomping!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484420276767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3109363"},{"teacherId":10226103,"projectId":9665238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My project, \"equitable STEM on the go\" has allowed my students to receive the materials they need and allowed me to store papers and materials for them. At this point in the year, my students are excelling and it is in part thanks to you. \r\n\r\nAs the year goes on, your donations will continue to have a positive impact on my students. I have around 430 kids, from age 4-12, and they all have benefited from and will continue to benefit from the materials I was only able to receive due to your donations. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757532682120,"projectUrl":"project/equitable-stem-on-the-go/9665238/","projectTitle":"Equitable STEM On the Go!","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":9905304,"projectId":9672984,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support! Our students have been thrilled to use their new materials and outdoor play equipment. They have spent time playing basketball, soccer, and kickball, as well as drawing and creating with chalk outside. Your contribution has truly made our outdoor activities more engaging and fun for everyone.\r\n\r\nOver the holiday season, our students have also been busy creating new projects and enjoying some special treats during Movie Friday. Your support has brought so much joy and creativity into our classroom and has given our students experiences they will remember for a long time. Thank you for helping make our program such a wonderful place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1764164110208,"projectUrl":"project/bright-futures-beyond-the-school-day/9672984/","projectTitle":"Bright Futures Beyond the School Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905304"},{"teacherId":6580533,"projectId":9654995,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom—your support made a huge difference right away. The new folders, markers, chart paper, dry erase markers, and pencil pouches have been perfect for our math lessons. One of my favorite moments was watching students use the markers and chart paper to create \"math strategy posters\" during a group activity. When they first walked in and saw all the new supplies, they were so excited. \r\n\r\nWe're now using the materials every day as we work through our unit on multiplication and problem-solving. Students keep their math notes and practice sheets neatly in their new folders, and the dry erase markers are helping them solve problems quickly during small-group rotations. Next, we're planning to use the chart paper for a \"real-world math project\" where students will design their own mini-stores and practice adding, subtracting, and multiplying costs.","fullyFundedDate":1756849596912,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-refresh/9654995/","projectTitle":"New Year Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6580533"},{"teacherId":1075007,"projectId":9757987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. Our new chairs and sensory squares have been a great addition to our classroom. The students have loved being able to rock and listen to lessons or read quietly in the scoop chairs, and they have really enjoyed being able to take brain breaks over by the square tiles, watching the colors flow and making the move with their hands and feet. A full day of Pre-K can be a very long day for many of our young students, so having different options to help them take a break here and there is key.","fullyFundedDate":1758843584600,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-meet-our-sensory-needs/9757987/","projectTitle":"Help Us Meet Our Sensory Needs","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":1144902,"projectId":9660359,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you so much for your generosity. \r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love the flexible seating. They race to get their independent reading bags so they can be the first ones to choose a seat. I have been able to pull small groups to the rug and have them be comfortable with their new seating options. \r\n\r\nOur attendance has been amazing, which I attribute to being able to use the supplies you have provided to keep it clean and germ free (as much as possible with 23 kids). The paper towels, kleenex and paper towel holder have been a great addition to our room. The students are able to keep their areas clean and tidy. \r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to donate to our room! Your generosity has been a game changer for us!","fullyFundedDate":1757794444923,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-2nd/9660359/","projectTitle":"Rolling into 2nd!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ragusa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1144902_orig.png?crop=1072,1072,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651592483611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1144902"},{"teacherId":3634247,"projectId":9225810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The new vacuum, broom, and art materials have made such a difference in our daily routine. Our learning space now feels brighter, cleaner, and more creative than ever. The students love using the broom and vacuum to help clean up after art projects and snack time — it's become part of our classroom jobs, and they take such pride in keeping our room tidy and welcoming.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the students were beyond excited! They immediately wanted to open the art materials and start creating. One student said, \"This feels like an art studio now!\" It was so special to see their faces light up as they realized these tools were just for our class (and BRAND NEW)\r\n\r\nWe've already used the new materials in several art and STEM projects, and having the cleaning tools has made setup and cleanup so much smoother. Now we can focus on creating, experimenting, and learning without worrying about the mess. Thank you again for supporting our classroom — your kindness and generosity truly help our students take ownership of their space and express their creativity every day.","fullyFundedDate":1750002051592,"projectUrl":"project/clean-space-bright-minds-essential-sup/9225810/","projectTitle":"Clean Space, Bright Minds: Essential Supplies for 4th Graders","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":9478899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a new rug and chairs for our classroom! It is great to have a new clean space to learn and play as well as comfy chairs to sit and read with friends. Our class spends a lot of our day on the big rug learning as one big group or practicing our skills in small groups. We also using it to build on with blocks, legos, and magnatiles. They also love relaxing with a good book in the library and these comfy chairs are the perfect size for two friends to share a book or just one child enjoy some quiet reading time alone. Both the rug and chairs have made our classroom a more enjoyable place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755638163586,"projectUrl":"project/a-nice-place-to-sit-and-learn/9478899/","projectTitle":"A Nice Place to Sit and Learn","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":9654402,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom project. Because of you, our students are not just learning, they are exploring, creating, and truly thriving!\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation has been immediate and profound. When I bring these materials to class, I am not exaggerating: my students literally shriek with joy. As young scientists, they adore having the resources they need to explore and create.\r\n\r\nYour support provided a diverse collection of supplies that touches nearly every lesson:\r\n\r\nMini-Composition Notebooks: My fourth graders adore these and affectionately call them their \"teeny-tiny notebooks.\" They are perfect for quick-writes, data collection, and documenting their observations.\r\n\r\nSTEM Exploration: The magnet tiles and poster board have been invaluable. Our young engineers now have the tools to design, build, and present their models of the solar system and other engineering challenges.\r\n\r\nLiteracy & Language: We now have a wonderful collection of books in both English and Spanish. My students love to sit and read or listen to these stories, enriching their language development.\r\n\r\nArt & Creativity: We are using markers and art supplies for creating colorful solar system models and drawing our classroom pet fish.\r\n\r\nA Healthy Space: The cleaning materials help me keep our learning spaces clean and healthy, ensuring a better environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nFrom art supplies to STEM materials, these kids are able to enjoy so many important lessons thanks to your support. You have helped foster their natural curiosity and transform our classroom into an active laboratory of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in these young minds. You are truly helping to build the next generation of creative thinkers and scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1756483088934,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-science-classroom-k-6-sup/9654402/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Science Classroom (K-6) Supplies","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":69,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.5,"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"}