{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph Lee K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1470015,"projectId":9097687,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our deepest gratitude for your recent, generous donation that brought a vibrant splash of color and creativity to our art program: Posca markers. Before this gift, our students were limited to traditional pencils and basic watercolors. Your contribution immediately transformed our studio, providing a professional-grade tool that offers the versatility of paint with the precision of a marker. This was more than just a donation of supplies; it was an investment in our students' potential and a direct answer to their growing desire for more expressive, high-impact art tools.\r\n\r\nThe true magic of the Posca markers allowed our students to truly bring their creativity to life. These markers allowed artists to layer colors, work on unique surfaces, and achieve bold, solid color fields that were previously impossible. Students who struggled with the messiness of paint found confidence and control with the marker tips, enabling them to execute detailed designs on a variety of surfaces, including paper, cardboard, canvas, and even a couple desks (oops). \r\n\r\nBecause of your remarkable generosity, our students got to explore an entirely new medium that expanded their artistic horizons. This wasn't simply an upgrade to our current materials; it was the creation of a brand-new art pathway. Thank you for making this exploration possible. Your support directly fostered a deeper appreciation for diverse art materials and helped demonstrate to our young artists that their dreams of creating bold, impactful work are achievable.","fullyFundedDate":1746541700473,"projectUrl":"project/posca-power-paintings-that-reflect-who/9097687/","projectTitle":"Posca Power! Paintings that Reflect Who We Are","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1470015_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702509672809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sensoryarts"},{"teacherId":9505910,"projectId":8798602,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to Joseph Lee School.\r\n\r\nYour support made our Hispanic Heritage Month awareness event a resounding success, creating a truly special and enriching experience for our students. Because of your kindness, our students had the opportunity to engage with and learn about vibrant cultures in a deeper, more meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helped us create a special and unforgettable moment for our students and the entire school community by bringing the Boston Public Schools Chief of Family Engagement to our event. This connection further strengthens our commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your partnership and for helping us create a lasting impact on our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1728312580502,"projectUrl":"project/one-bookone-school-hispanic-heritage-aw/8798602/","projectTitle":"One Book/One School Hispanic Heritage Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Batista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9505910_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712844205115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9505910"},{"teacherId":9505910,"projectId":8953431,"letterContent":"Thank you for being a vital cornerstone of the Joseph Lee community. Your unwavering support is truly invaluable to us. Every donation you contribute plays a significant role in transforming our school, enhancing our academic programs, and cultivating an exceptional environment filled with inspiration and growth. With your generosity, we are able to foster an atmosphere where our students not only learn but also thrive, developing their potential and preparing for a bright future. Your commitment helps us create a nurturing space where every child can flourish and reach new heights.","fullyFundedDate":1732731307861,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wonderland-of-culture/8953431/","projectTitle":"Winter Wonderland Of Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Batista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9505910_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712844205115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9505910"},{"teacherId":6736715,"projectId":8757882,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation the students are able to utilize more space in the classroom such as the library and floor space during group work and not just be confined to their desks.\r\nWhen the students saw the materials they were so happy and excited and wanted to help set up the materials to be able to use. The smiles on their faces was priceless. \r\nDue to this donation my students to were able to think more clearly, and able to actually hear one another more when they were able to utilize different areas in the classroom when doing classwork as well as individual academic tasks and projects.","fullyFundedDate":1735657703524,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-my-social-butterflies-growth/8757882/","projectTitle":"Enhance My Social Butterflies Growth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6736715_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738079522757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6736715"},{"teacherId":5414862,"projectId":9038186,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for helping to support and fund our Bodacious Badminton Bonanza project! We have had the opportunity to open and unpack the materials we received, and the excitement around it was amazing. We had the opportunity to unbox the badminton nets with the help of several different classes, and the students really enjoyed seeing what we received and hearing about the ways we were planning on integrating the materials into our gym class.\r\n\r\nThe activities looked different across different grade levels. The younger students found a lot of excitement opening up the rackets and birdies and choosing favorite colors of each to work with. They spent time learning and practicing making contact with the birdies by themselves, and trying to hit back and forth with partners. they even had an opportunity to work with and learn from some of the older students. The older students really loved helping to set up the new nets we got, and were eager to get started on games right away. Some of them chose to play competitive games with heated competition and serious score keeping. Others chose a more relaxed style of play, choosing to volley and rally back and forth with each other.\r\n\r\nThis coming week sees us change classes for the next quarter, so a whole new group of students will have the chance to learn, practice and explore the game of Badminton over the course of several weeks this term. Even though this section of students won't have the opportunity to unbox the equipment I know they will be just as excited about being able to use the new nets and rackets your thoughtful donations helped us acquire for the school! \r\n\r\nWe are also excited about being able to set up the nets and use the equipment for the next couple of family nights we have at the school. As the weather improves, and we can move activities outdoors, badminton will a perfect way for families and staff to connect at our family engagement nights.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations, and for creating incredible opportunities for fun and active learning to occur in our PE classes!","fullyFundedDate":1736726596469,"projectUrl":"project/bodacious-badminton-bonanza/9038186/","projectTitle":"Bodacious Badminton Bonanza!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jesser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5414862"},{"teacherId":470112,"projectId":8770965,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you so very much for your donation. With your contribution, the ESL (English as a Second Language) Department at the Lee K-8 School in Dorchester was able to get the colored ink it so desperately needed. Color printouts and photos help our English Language Learners gain the skills necessary to be successful in their academics and beyond.\r\n\r\nOur school has over 550 students, with over 30% of those students considered English Language Learners. In addition, we have 30 students who are newcomers to the country (here for one year or less) and need the highest amount of support to learn academic English in their classrooms. Because of our student population, we rely heavily on visuals to support all of our English Learners in the academic classes, which are taught in English. \r\n\r\nBefore we received this donation, we relied on a black and white printer that was low on ink, and a color printer that was completely out of ink, with no money in the budget for replacement supplies. In addition, we relied on two copy machines which were out of order more than half of the time and, when they were in service, copies were grainy, light, and streaky. Your contribution has enabled the most visual-reliant students to access bright, crisp, color copies of documents necessary to their English language development. \r\n\r\nYou have truly made a difference to the 6 ESL teachers and 170 English language learners in our school community. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1735657816457,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-esl-help-give-our-esl-students/8770965/","projectTitle":"Ink for ESL! Help Give Our ESL Students Colorful Visuals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sara Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp470112_orig.png?crop=969,969,x498,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726590156463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-smith"},{"teacherId":9509991,"projectId":8961614,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for your donations to our attendance incentive. We are using the new resources as monthly incentive prizes for students with top attendance. We are finding this to be a motivation for our students to continue working hard to attend school regularly. When students who receive these prizes return back to their classrooms, other students ask them about it and then become motivated to improve their own attendance, so they can also potentially earn this incentive. This is also a great opportunity for students to be congratulated by their peers. These attendance prizes are also helping students to see the correlation between regular attendance and positive impact. They are a concrete way for students to feel proud of their attendance accomplishments.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited when they saw all the prizes. Their eyes lit up and they had big smiles on their faces. One student in particular commented on how he is a leader in the school and that \"hard work pays off\"! It was wonderful to see how proud our students felt to be recognized for their hard work and commitment to being in school. Another student commented on how excited he was to play basketball with his younger siblings with his new ball. The sensory kits with kinetic sand were a big hit! Students couldn't wait to show their prizes to their friends in their classrooms and their families at home. \r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue motivating students (and families) to attend school regularly. We have an attendance team committed to this initiative, and we will continue using our new resources as incentives for students to work towards daily attendance goals.","fullyFundedDate":1735657782773,"projectUrl":"project/school-attendance-matters/8961614/","projectTitle":"School Attendance Matters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanaan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9509991"},{"teacherId":4133331,"projectId":8870036,"letterContent":"Your contributions have truly transformed our classroom into a space where both students and teachers can thrive. The new furniture not only enhances the aesthetics of the room but also promotes collaboration and communication among students. Flexible seating options allow for group work, discussions, and individual focus time, catering to the diverse learning styles within our classroom. \r\n Moreover, the comfort and functionality of the new furniture enable us to implement various teaching strategies effectively. Whether it's a whole group activity on our new beautiful rug, or a cozy reading corner for quiet time, the environment now supports a range of activities that enrich our curriculum. \r\n As we continue to foster a nurturing and inspiring atmosphere, we encourage open dialogue and feedback from our students about what they love and what can be improved. This input is invaluable as it helps us refine our classroom practices and ensures that every student's voice is heard. In conclusion, your generosity has not only equipped our classroom with the necessary tools for success but has also instilled a sense of pride and community among us. Together, we are building an environment where learning flourishes, and for that, we cannot thank you enough! Here's to many more successful learning experiences in our fantastic new space!","fullyFundedDate":1731233624804,"projectUrl":"project/seating-for-students-educators/8870036/","projectTitle":"Seating for students educators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fink","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4133331_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601515548051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4133331"},{"teacherId":2919493,"projectId":8752719,"letterContent":"The addition of our printer to the reading room has made a huge impact! We are able to provide supportive paper, decodable books and word activities to our students that have helped them grow. We also were able to print their pictures for a fun project. As teachers, we are now able to easily print the materials we need for each group of learners based on what they are working on. This is so important in helping our kids become literate individuals. Thank you for your generosity in giving our students access to the materials they deserve on their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1726686137727,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-reading-intervention-prog/8752719/","projectTitle":"Supporting our Reading Intervention Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duffey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2919493"},{"teacherId":470112,"projectId":8444063,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your contribution to the Lee K-8 Lost & Found! The Lost & Found is now up and running in the cafeteria much more prominently than before, with signage and racks for easy viewing and retrieval of items. During the school's Open House in October, the Lost & Found was rolled into the main hallway with signage in the many different languages that our families speak. Because of this, all parents knew that they could look through to find missing belongings. On Open House night alone, more than half of the items on the racks found their owner....lots of empty hangers by the end of the night!\r\n\r\nIn addition, I have been able to get some student helpers to assist me in looking for items that have been left around the building (i.e cafeteria, gym, schoolyard, etc) and bringing them to the Lost and Found. This has fostered leadership, responsibility and being a member of a community with these students, and has been a very positive experience. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your contribution! You have helped make our school a more organized space!","fullyFundedDate":1726661417110,"projectUrl":"project/our-lost-found-will-finally-be-found/8444063/","projectTitle":"Our Lost & Found Will Finally Be Found!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sara Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp470112_orig.png?crop=969,969,x498,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726590156463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-smith"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62894","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":551,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.2,"schoolId":62894,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joseph Lee K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joseph Lee K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/joseph-lee-elementary-school/62894"}