{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mather Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":432301,"projectId":9490708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous donation! Having a new bookshelf in the place of the old, large, and ugly one has created so much more space for our classroom. \r\n\r\n I have been able to reorganize my classroom and made efficient use of the space with the new bookshelf. It is the perfect size for the nook that it is in.\r\n \r\n Children are able to access books on our meeting rug during free reading time. I am also able to store materials on the top shelf that we need for whole group instruction. \r\n\r\nIt is welcome and needed addition to our classroom, all thanks to your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755694175842,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelf-need-to-hold-endless-treasures/9490708/","projectTitle":"Bookshelf Need to Hold Endless Treasures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp432301_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488568304835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mclaughlin"},{"teacherId":2384030,"projectId":9707032,"letterContent":"Our students have benefited tremendously from the resources you helped provide. While many families are familiar with these items at home, using them intentionally in an educational setting has opened up brand-new learning opportunities.\r\nThe Magnatiles and magnetic boards have become powerful hands-on tools for building math, engineering, and problem-solving skills. Students use them to create structures, explore shapes, and experiment with balance and design. They're not just playing—they're discovering how pieces fit together, testing ideas, and learning to revise their thinking when something doesn't work the first time.\r\nThe drawing boards have supported our learners in becoming more confident creators and communicators. Students are practicing labeling, storyboarding, and illustrating their ideas. These boards are especially helpful for students who express their thinking better through pictures before writing.\r\nOur fidget games have made a major difference during after-school hours. They help students who need movement or sensory input stay calm, focused, and ready to learn or participate. They've quickly become part of our routine to support emotional regulation and encourage positive social interactions.\r\nWhat excites students most is the freedom and creativity these materials give them. They love seeing their ideas come to life—whether it's a complex Magnatile tower, a magnetic word puzzle, or an illustrated story on a drawing board. Students feel proud of what they can build and create on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1758797423456,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-crew/9707032/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Crew!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2384030_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683668476694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimmy-marshall"},{"teacherId":2407234,"projectId":9656856,"letterContent":"On this Thanksgiving weekend - we are so thankful for all of you. With your support and donation, our students have had access to materials that have not only helped them feel successful, but have given them access to a curriculum that was not previously designed for their type of learning. \r\n\r\nThe alphabet and sight word journals have given my reluctant readers confidence as they complete the pages and look back on the work they have done. For the first time, many of them have a sense of accomplishment in FINISHING a whole workbook. The colorful Dot Markers have made the activities fun & engaging for everyone. \r\n\r\nThe School-Rite handwriting guides have helped the students with dyslexia and dysgraphia practice the routine of writing each number and implement it into their own independent writing. \r\n\r\nLastly, the gift card to Teachers pay Teachers has been so impactful in not only the students' learning, but my teaching and planning as well. I have struggled with some of our curriculums limitations when it comes time to accommodations and modification, but the TPT website has allowed me to connect with materials that provide that access for our special students. \r\n\r\nThank you for being a friend of the Mather. We are so appreciative of your thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1758797421758,"projectUrl":"project/organized-journaling-a-new-adventure-o/9656856/","projectTitle":"Organized Journaling - a New Adventure on Every Page","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinnon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2407234_orig.jpg?crop=1174,1174,x0,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568733925363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2407234"},{"teacherId":9236720,"projectId":9570746,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our Bee Store has truly come to life—and our students are buzzing with excitement! The sensory toys and games you helped provide have become powerful tools for building the skills we focus on every single day. Students earn Bees on their \"Bee Trackers\" for showing our core values: Bee Safe, Bee Responsible, Bee Respectful, and Bee Kind, and now they can exchange those hard-earned Bees for items that are meaningful, motivating, and fun.\r\n\r\nThe first time our students saw the new materials, their faces lit up. They pointed out the items they hoped to save up for, made plans with their classmates, and talked excitedly about what they needed to do to meet their goals. One student told me, \"I'm going to try my hardest every day so I can come back to the Bee Store!\" Moments like this show just how impactful these resources truly are.\r\n\r\nWe're now using the Bee Store as an ongoing part of our SEL instruction. Students are setting goals, tracking their progress, supporting their classmates, and making thoughtful decisions about saving versus spending, skills they will carry far beyond the classroom. Our next step is helping students reflect on their choices and practice talking through their goals during our morning meetings and small-group SEL lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students aren't just earning rewards, they're learning responsibility, perseverance, and confidence. Thank you for giving them the tools to grow. You're making a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful. 💛🐝","fullyFundedDate":1755694753568,"projectUrl":"project/buzzing-up-to-expectations-growing-skil/9570746/","projectTitle":"Buzzing Up to Expectations: Growing Skills Through Our Bee Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9236720_orig.jpg?crop=1539,1539,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693329824930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9236720"},{"teacherId":1625318,"projectId":9783055,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for funding my project! My students absolutely love working with Magna-tiles. My students have spent hours designing and building different race tracks to race the magna-tile cars on. I love watching them build ramps and bridges as they improve critical STEM skills. \r\n\r\n Building with magna-tiles helps enhance students spatial reasoning and problem solving skills. Students are using their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, while boosting their creativity . The farms, animals shelters, jungles, construction sites, race tracks, and dinosaur enclosures are amazing opportunities for collaboration and communication. Your generous donation has provided the students with endless hours of purposeful play.\r\n\r\n Thank you again for sharing my vision!","fullyFundedDate":1760635258733,"projectUrl":"project/feeling-mighty-with-magna-tiles/9783055/","projectTitle":"Feeling Mighty With Magna-Tiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baszkiewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1625318_orig.jpg?crop=547,547,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646233100047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1625318"},{"teacherId":612196,"projectId":9574729,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom! The students were so excited when they came into the room and had an opportunity to use all fresh supplies!\r\n\r\nOur room has been as germ free as possible thanks to all of the wipes! The walls are full of colorful student work created with all of the new markers and colored pencils.\r\n\r\nStudents are growing academically! It has been helpful that students don't have to worry if they aren't able to bring their own pencils. The pencil sharpener helps them get the perfect, sharp point without being too loud.\r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative of all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755694176247,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-fresh-supplies/9574729/","projectTitle":"New Year, Fresh Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connolly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp612196_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502633588446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sconnolly"},{"teacherId":7982697,"projectId":9458191,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity in supporting my 6th grade students start the year off strong. We've been building community, reading the exciting adventures of Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief, and comparing and contrasting a scene from the book and from the movie. \r\n\r\nAll of this has been facilitated by your donations. The room looks and functions so much better than it did with the newly installed cork board that you helped purchase. Students have used the playground equipment and the board games during recess (a vital time to connect, negotiate and have varied activities). They have also benefitted from the headphones to be able to go back to the movie to find specific evidence for their essay.\r\n\r\nI hope you all are well, and thank you again for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1754333569230,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-classroom/9458191/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. van Leeuwen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7982697"},{"teacherId":9528784,"projectId":9547389,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support. Our classroom now has a collection of board games and puzzles that keep students thinking, collaborating, and problem-solving, even during play. Whether it's indoor recess on snowy days or a quick brain break between lessons, these games give students meaningful, screen-free ways to practice strategy, communication, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the new rug in our classroom library. It has transformed the space into a warm, inviting spot where students can read, relax, and connect with one another. The rug makes our library feel like a special corner of the classroom, and students love settling in to enjoy a good book or a quiet moment. Your generosity has brought comfort, joy, and enrichment to our learning environment. We appreciate it more than words can say.","fullyFundedDate":1755965697069,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-play-and-problem-solving-to-our/9547389/","projectTitle":"Bringing Play and Problem-Solving to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9528784"},{"teacherId":9528784,"projectId":9546492,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a more organized, calm, and welcoming space for learning. The new mailboxes have made a big difference in keeping student work organized. Students know exactly where to find important papers. The tennis balls on the chair feet have helped reduce the constant scraping sounds that used to fill the room, creating a quieter, more focused environment where students can concentrate and feel at ease.\r\n\r\nThe new bulletin boards have completely transformed the look and feel of our classroom. They cover old, worn-out whiteboards and give us a bright, inviting space to display student work, learning goals, and class celebrations. Your support has truly helped us create a space where students can focus, stay organized, and feel proud of the place they learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755694177553,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-and-organized-classroom/9546492/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm and Organized Classroom for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9528784"},{"teacherId":432301,"projectId":9639792,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generosity ! Thanks to you we are off to a great start to the school year. With the ink and laminating sheets I have been able to make labels with children's pictures on it, which has been very helpful for children to find their spaces in the classroom. \r\n\r\n I have also been able to create new math games for children to use independently during math centers. This have been instrumental to the children learning math but also routines. \r\n\r\n Every year we have some of the same needs to start off the year, thank you for making it possible for us this year. I am looking forward to a great school year.","fullyFundedDate":1756386051168,"projectUrl":"project/back-in-business/9639792/","projectTitle":"Back in Business!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp432301_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488568304835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mclaughlin"},{"teacherId":4973253,"projectId":9558253,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us celebrate the start of a new school year in such a joyful way! Your generosity made our Back-to-School event truly special, from the bright welcome banners and cheerful bee stickers to the balloons and fun blow-ups that brought smiles to students and families alike.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets and other giveaways you provided were a huge hit and helped create an atmosphere of excitement and community as we kicked off the year together. Your thoughtful contribution reminded everyone just how powerful small moments of joy can be in building school spirit.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your continued support and for helping us make this celebration one to remember.","fullyFundedDate":1755694177399,"projectUrl":"project/fun-to-bee-back-to-school/9558253/","projectTitle":"Fun To BEE Back To School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4973253_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574720719371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsthames12"},{"teacherId":4973253,"projectId":9557278,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of our soccer team. I am excited to share that the boys' team has kicked off the season with a great start at 2-1, while the girls are working hard with a record of 1-2 so far. All of the players are so appreciative of the sweatbands & water bottles they take to every game. Your contributions have truly made a difference! The students also love the stickers they personalize for their water bottles and the fidgets that help them manage any pre-game anxiety. With many of our returning students in their last year, they have expressed their gratitude for the extra support you provide, which enhances their experience. Thank you for being a steadfast supporter.","fullyFundedDate":1755694176842,"projectUrl":"project/team-gear-with-a-unique-flair/9557278/","projectTitle":"Team Gear With A Unique Flair","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4973253_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574720719371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsthames12"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62903","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":473,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.1,"schoolId":62903,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mather Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mather Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/mather-elementary-school/62903"}