{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mildred Avenue K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3616231,"projectId":9716023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom supplies project. The items you helped provide are essential tools that my students rely on every day. While these materials are consumable and need to be replaced year after year, they play a huge role in keeping learning engaging, effective, and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nDry erase boards and markers are especially exciting for students and make learning interactive and fun. They allow students to show their thinking with endless space while also being an eco-friendly alternative to paper. We use them constantly for practice and problem-solving, which means markers get used up quickly—but their impact on student engagement is well worth it. Index cards, rings, special pens, and highlighters are also used in many ways, from practicing phonemes, morphemes, and sight words to highlighting phonics patterns and organizing learning activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps ensure that my students always have the tools they need to practice, explore, and grow as learners. Thank you for supporting our classroom and investing in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1767623520600,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics/9716023/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bletzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3616231_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468250309732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3616231"},{"teacherId":9782840,"projectId":9694359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Lighting Up Literacy for Little Learners. Because of your generosity, my students are learning through engaging, hands-on materials that have truly enhanced our literacy instruction.\r\n\r\nStudents were especially excited to use the Hear Myself Sound Phones during phonics lessons. Watching their faces light up as they clearly heard themselves pronounce letter sounds was unforgettable. The sound phones have helped students focus, build confidence, and strengthen phonemic awareness.\r\n\r\nThe Translucent Letter Builders and Light Table Alphabet Tracing Tiles quickly became student favorites. When the light table was introduced, students reacted with wide eyes and excitement as they traced and built letters while connecting sounds to print. These tools have made learning fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nStorytime has also become more interactive with our storytelling kits, especially The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Even quieter students eagerly participated by retelling the story and acting out events.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these materials during literacy centers, small-group instruction, and storytelling activities to build strong letter-sound connections and early reading skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping light the path to literacy for my students. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1761943838961,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-literacy-for-little-learners/9694359/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Literacy for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeanty-Bazile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9782840_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758832264516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782840"},{"teacherId":3616231,"projectId":9809888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous and kind support to my students. These fidget tools are exactly that, they are tools to help my students fidget in a productive way in order to help them focus and access the learning. These fidget tools are so helpful for my students. They are also expensive and can sometimes break so I appreciate your support so I do not have to spend my own personal money on these tools. My students are going to be so excited to try these new tools to help them focus and learn more!","fullyFundedDate":1767144328958,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-so-they-focus/9809888/","projectTitle":"Fidget So They Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bletzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3616231_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468250309732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3616231"},{"teacherId":10266165,"projectId":9720858,"letterContent":"Happy New Year. This month we came back from a 16 day Winter Break and were able to immediately jump right into science! My classes eagerly dove in with excitement and 100% engagement from each student our very first day coming back from break (which in our world as teachers can be very difficult to do!) \r\n\r\nThe students began their day by familiarizing themselves with the atomic model kits and through discovery began making observaions. One student while trying to build the challenge \"CO2\" expressed \"are each of these beads a particle or something like that?\" where another student noticed some letters in our challenges were upper case like CO2, but some were lowercase like AlCl3 and in real time made a whole class connection sharing \"Chlorine and Carbon are different, because look the 3 Chlorine beads can connect to Aluminum bead but does not with the Carbon bead.\" \r\n\r\nFrom there we were able to advance our knowledge to Chemical Equations where your donation allowed our students to make intuitive connections around very complicated topics like Conservation of Mass and Balancing Chemical Equations. Students connected on our first day of learning Chemical Equations that matter never disappears it only rearranges because you have brought numbers and letters from a page to their hands! This concept usually takes a week for students to understand. We will take very good care of these kits so that each year Mildred Middle School students will be able to experience first hand that matter matters :)","fullyFundedDate":1760872197566,"projectUrl":"project/building-blocks-of-the-universe-why-mat/9720858/","projectTitle":"Building Blocks of the Universe: Why Matter Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266165"},{"teacherId":8019855,"projectId":9669895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a printer and ink for our classroom. Because of you, my students now have reliable access to printed materials that directly support their learning each day.\r\n\r\nThis printer allows me to quickly create reading activities, assessments, hands-on practice materials, and family communication without delays or limitations. It has already made a meaningful difference in how effectively I can meet my students' needs.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in my students and our classroom. Your generosity helps create meaningful learning experiences, and we could not do this work without supporters like you.","fullyFundedDate":1762265336158,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-learner-one-print-at-a/9669895/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Learner, One Print at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Coutts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019855_orig.jpg?crop=1723,1723,x705,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630000703422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8019855"},{"teacherId":8681721,"projectId":9607238,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, thank you for your generous donation of class materials for children in our public school. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful difference in the lives of students who need it most.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classrooms are better equipped, and students now have access to technology in new and exciting ways. These resources open doors to learning opportunities that were previously out of reach—helping students explore, create, and grow with confidence. What you have given is more than supplies; it is access, possibility, and hope.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds our students that they are seen, valued, and supported by people who care deeply about their future, even without expecting recognition. That message alone is powerful and lasting.\r\n\r\nMay the kindness you have shared return to you many times over. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and belief in the potential of every child.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation and warm wishes, we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758202651918,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-focus-headphones-for-l/9607238/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Focus: Headphones for Learning and Assessments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8681721_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714612412654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8681721"},{"teacherId":3616231,"projectId":9718840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom floor cushion project. Because of your kindness, my students now have flexible seating options that help them stay comfortable, focused, and ready to learn during small group instruction. These cushions allow me to fit more students at our small group table while also providing productive fidgeting and alternative seating that meets different learning needs.\r\n\r\nOur students spend much of their day sitting in hard chairs or on the rug, so having floor cushions gives them a much-needed change of pace and seating arrangement. The ability to choose how and where they sit empowers students to take ownership of their learning while staying engaged and on task. I've already seen how this flexibility supports focus, collaboration, and overall classroom comfort.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel supported, comfortable, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758315450629,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-options/9718840/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Options","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bletzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3616231_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468250309732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3616231"},{"teacherId":10061961,"projectId":9658723,"letterContent":"Happy Holidays and thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. The students are striving since introducing new sensory items for self-regulation and learning. The sit and spin has made the most difference for self-regulation. The students take turns spinning on it and are then able to sit an attend for longer amounts of time. This has decreased disruptive behaviors, increased learning, and opportunities for communication. That is just one of the many items that we received that made a huge difference! We are so excited to continue their learning and see the progress they continue to make.","fullyFundedDate":1758822645631,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-let-calm-minds-learn/9658723/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies Let Calm Minds Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jaime","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10061961"},{"teacherId":4665597,"projectId":9513908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of this project! After being in the same (large!) room for ten years, it was difficult to move into a smaller space. These supplies have made all the difference in this transition. The paper divider and teacher \"tool box\" help keep me organized and everything is within easy reach. The clipboard holder, zip pouches, and game storage containers help students work independently and access the items they need. The microphone has added a bit of excitement when students share in front of the class. Thanks again for easing this teacher into a new school year and a new classroom. Your support means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1758855688976,"projectUrl":"project/new-room-new-stuff/9513908/","projectTitle":"New Room, New Stuff!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moulton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4665597_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504500594145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665597"},{"teacherId":4603224,"projectId":9698014,"letterContent":"I am absolutely delighted and deeply grateful to share the heartwarming impact your generosity has had on my kindergarten classroom! Thanks to your immediate and kind support, our DonorChoose project for healthy snacks is complete, and the resources you provided are transforming how my students approach their busy day.\r\nThe nut-free snacks you helped us receive—the crackers, Goldfish, and pretzels—have been put to use immediately, turning moments of hunger-induced distraction into periods of focused, happy learning.\r\n\r\nWe now have a designated \"Snack Time\" in the afternoon. Before implementing snack time we often saw several students becoming restless, irritable, or losing focus because they were hungry. Now, after they enjoy a quick, healthy snack, their concentration level has visibly increased. Instead of managing hunger-related behaviors, we are spending more time teaching, and they are spending more time learning and collaborating in their centers.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing directly in my students' ability to thrive. Your donation ensures that hunger never stands in the way of a kindergartner's bright, curious mind. You are truly helping them build essential habits for a lifetime of successful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758801422054,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-learners-with-healthy-sna/9698014/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Learners with Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chaponis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4603224_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508347498556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4603224"},{"teacherId":4665597,"projectId":9650939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! The Belkin tech charging stations have been a life saver! They allow students to independently access their devices, while keeping everything neat and organized. I can easily charge all devices at once, ensuring that we are ready to go each morning! Students complete some of their independent work on-line, along with our school-wide program, Lexia. \r\n\r\nMy students and I truly appreciate your support and generosity! It really does take a village and I thank you for being a part of ours! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1757849222224,"projectUrl":"project/high-tech-station/9650939/","projectTitle":"High Tech Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moulton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4665597_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504500594145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665597"},{"teacherId":4665597,"projectId":9237827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom project! The students are loving these books during small reading group and independent reading time. They align perfectly with our Phonics sequence, allowing students easy access to reading \"real\" books, just like big kids! \r\n\r\nI have created sheets to accompany many of the titles, which allow students to work on some discreet skills before diving into the texts. They also provide a check for comprehension after we are done reading. Thanks again for helping making this time of day so enjoyable and productive!","fullyFundedDate":1744209798075,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-need-lots-of-books/9237827/","projectTitle":"Little Readers Need Lots of Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moulton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4665597_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504500594145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665597"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62925","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":601,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":57,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"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":58.1,"schoolId":62925,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mildred Avenue K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mildred Avenue K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/mildred-avenue-middle-school/62925"}