{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Murphy K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10082696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to bring a little creativity to our school library! The library is so much more than just books these days, and while students still love books and reading, we also like to engage in activities outside of the books that go along with the stories we've shared. This helps to strengthen our learning and tap into students' many talents and interests besides reading. With no budget in the library to purchase even simple items like crayons and paper, your donation is much appreciated. I can't wait to get creative with my students!","fullyFundedDate":1779114140595,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-the-library/10082696/","projectTitle":"Creativity in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10283684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to create a story box for the book \"Brown Bear, Brown Bear,\" by Bill Martin and Eric Carle. This classic story is still a favorite amongst our youngest students, and with your generosity we will now have props to go along with the book. Our youngest learners with different learning needs will especially benefit from these items, but everyone who comes to the library will love this story box! I can't wait to begin using it with students. Thank you so much for supporting the important work we're doing here in Dorchester to make our library meet the needs of all our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778769303566,"projectUrl":"project/brown-bear-in-the-library/10283684/","projectTitle":"Brown Bear in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10175926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to bring new board books to our school library. As we build towards being a fully inclusive school, our youngest students with different learning needs will need different materials to make them successful while in the library. This includes plenty of board books, which are sturdier than traditional paper books. These students love books! And with the addition of these new books, which your donation has made possible, they now have a whole new collection to love and enjoy. Thank you for supporting the important work we're doing here in Boston!","fullyFundedDate":1778171297521,"projectUrl":"project/board-books-in-the-library/10175926/","projectTitle":"Board Books in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":9985942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project to create a story box for the wonderful book \"I Went Walking,\" by Sue Williams. With no budget for new materials in the library it is only through donations like yours that we can purchase much needed titles for our collection. As our school becomes fully inclusive, we need more and more hands-on tools, like story boxes, to bring our books to life for students with different needs. Your generosity has allowed us to purchase all the characters that go along with this book, and I know it will be used and loved for years to come. Thank you for supporting the important work of encouraging a life-long love of reading and learning in all our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778015194628,"projectUrl":"project/i-went-walking-in-the-library/9985942/","projectTitle":"I Went Walking in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10052537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project to bring sensory tools to our school library. With no budget for new materials in the library it is only through donations like yours that we can purchase much needed items for our collection. Your generosity will allow us to purchase these new tools that will be used by so many of our children. As we move towards being a fully-inclusive school, it is imperative that we have tools that students with different needs can use so that they can fully participate in their own learning. Thank you for supporting the important work of encouraging a life-long love of reading and learning for all our students with different needs!","fullyFundedDate":1777856921698,"projectUrl":"project/library-sensory-tools/10052537/","projectTitle":"Library Sensory Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10073295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project to create a cars and trucks and things that go box in our school library. With no budget for new materials in the library it is only through donations like yours that we can purchase much needed items for our collection. Your generosity will allow us to purchase new books about cars and trucks as well as small car and truck toys. Cars and trucks are a very popular topic amongst our youngest learners, and I know this box will encourage a love of reading that will last a lifetime! Thank you for supporting the important work of encouraging our youngest readers!","fullyFundedDate":1777668178453,"projectUrl":"project/cars-and-trucks-and-things-that-go-in-th/10073295/","projectTitle":"Cars and Trucks and Things That Go in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":1877293,"projectId":9974494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation! We are writing to let you know that we have received the printer, and the students are already having a great time using it to print a variety of fun materials.\r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited that one student actually took the initiative to unbox and set it up himself! With just a little bit of guidance, he read the manual, installed the ink, and got it ready to go. It was a very rewarding experience for him and a great contribution to our learning community. We are already planning to use the printer for many upcoming classroom projects!\r\n\r\nHaving this printer right in our classroom has also been a game-changer for my prep time. I no longer have to travel to the main copy room, wait in line, or troubleshoot shared printers. It is also teaching the students responsibility; they now email me their materials ahead of time, learning not to leave things until the very last minute so I can have their prints ready within a couple of days.\r\n\r\nIt has been a wonderful addition to our room. Please take a look at the pictures we have shared to see it in action!\r\n\r\nIf you would like to support us in the future, please visit https://www.donorschoose.org/ychen to see our upcoming classroom projects. We really appreciate your generosity and the time you took to help our learning community. We are so grateful for all of this, and we wish you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1776434834940,"projectUrl":"project/a-color-printer-for-creative-work/9974494/","projectTitle":"A Color Printer for Creative Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ychen"},{"teacherId":1877293,"projectId":9948546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We wanted to share a quick final update on this project and show our appreciation.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution toward our new classroom iPad, the students have been having a wonderful time using it for different activities. It perfectly complements our current technology, allowing the kids to use interactive apps to practice and solve math problems. It has quickly become a fun and incredibly useful tool for our daily teaching and learning. We truly cannot thank you enough for supporting our classroom!\r\n\r\nIn the future, if you are interested in checking out our upcoming classroom projects, please visit our page at: https://donorschoose.org/ychen\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and wish you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1766441565014,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-tablet-for-math-learning/9948546/","projectTitle":"Interactive Tablet for Math Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ychen"},{"teacherId":6163968,"projectId":9882442,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, faculty, and administration at the Murphy School, I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for your generous donation of volleyball and badminton nets to our Physical Education program. Your thoughtful contribution will significantly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive physical education experiences for our students in grades 5th through 8th, directly supporting their developmental needs during these crucial middle school years.\r\n\r\nThe nets you have provided are instrumental in helping us meet the Boston Public Schools Health and Wellness Standards, which emphasize the development of motor skills, teamwork, and lifelong fitness habits. These standards recognize that middle school students require diverse opportunities to explore different sports and activities as they develop their physical literacy and discover their personal interests in movement and athletics.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly addresses the unique needs of our Murphy School students during this pivotal developmental stage. Students in grades 5th through 8th are experiencing rapid physical, social, and emotional changes, and net sports like volleyball and badminton provide ideal opportunities for them to develop coordination, timing, and spatial awareness while building confidence in their abilities. These activities align perfectly with our health and wellness standards that emphasize age-appropriate skill development and progressive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe volleyball and badminton nets support several critical areas of our physical education curriculum. Net sports require students to develop hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and quick decision-making skills. As outlined in the BPS Health and Wellness Standards, these cognitive-physical connections are essential for developing well-rounded students who understand how physical activity enhances both their physical and mental capabilities.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, these nets enable us to provide meaningful team-building experiences that are particularly important for middle school students. Volleyball and badminton naturally foster communication, cooperation, and sportsmanship – values that extend far beyond the gymnasium. Our health and wellness standards emphasize the importance of social-emotional learning through physical activity, and team sports provide authentic opportunities for students to practice leadership, conflict resolution, and mutual support.\r\n\r\nYour generous contribution also supports our commitment to inclusive physical education. Both volleyball and badminton can be modified to accommodate students of varying skill levels and physical abilities, ensuring that every Murphy School student can participate meaningfully. Whether through lowered nets, modified rules, or adapted equipment, these sports offer flexibility that aligns with our district's equity goals and our dedication to meeting each student's individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe nets will enable us to introduce students to lifetime sports that they can continue to enjoy well beyond their school years. The BPS Health and Wellness Standards emphasize the importance of exposing students to activities that promote lifelong fitness habits. Volleyball and badminton are accessible sports that students can play recreationally throughout their lives, supporting our goal of developing physically literate individuals who value and pursue regular physical activity.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, these net sports provide excellent cardiovascular exercise while developing specific motor skills such as serving, spiking, and strategic positioning. This combination of fitness and skill development perfectly aligns with our standards that call for activities promoting both health-related and skill-related fitness components.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation extends beyond physical development. Research demonstrates that participation in team sports enhances academic performance, builds self-esteem, and develops critical thinking skills. By providing our Murphy School students with quality equipment for volleyball and badminton, you are investing in their overall educational experience and personal growth.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support of our Physical Education program and your investment in our students' health and well-being. The nets will be put to immediate use, and we look forward to sharing stories of student success and engagement in these exciting activities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous contribution to the Murphy School community.","fullyFundedDate":1769607957724,"projectUrl":"project/smash-it-in-pe/9882442/","projectTitle":"Smash it in PE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palmieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6163968"},{"teacherId":1558732,"projectId":10168936,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for fully funding my DonorsChoose project \"Science of Reading\" This project has kept me updated regarding reading. Specifically, this subscription has allowed me to have access to updated instructional evidenced-based strategies aligned to the Science of Reading.\r\n\r\nThis project has positively impacted my structured literacy instruction and all student learning in reading and writing. As a result, this project has led to an increase in student growth and achievement.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. Arlauskas","fullyFundedDate":1775743660076,"projectUrl":"project/science-of-reading/10168936/","projectTitle":"Science of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arlauskas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1558732_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475271027090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-arlauskas"},{"teacherId":1558732,"projectId":9593199,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting my DonorsChoose project \"Class Supplies. This project has positively impacted student learning this year. \r\n\r\nAcademically, the headphones have given all students access to assignments. Specifically, they can listen to books read aloud and use features like speech to text to write. Additionally, class is now more healthy with the hand sanitizers, tissues, and wipes. This has helped to ensure we remain healthy to have good attendance and participate fully in class.","fullyFundedDate":1756432247385,"projectUrl":"project/class-supplies/9593199/","projectTitle":"Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arlauskas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1558732_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475271027090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-arlauskas"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":9985440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to bring creative materials to our school library so that our students can not only read about things, but then create as well! I know that these materials will be especially appreciated by our young students with different needs, as they need materials they can hold and touch to truly experience the topics we are learning about each day. Thank you so much for helping us to build a library that goes beyond just books and meets the needs of all our different learners.","fullyFundedDate":1776168872413,"projectUrl":"project/creating-in-the-library/9985440/","projectTitle":"Creating in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=707,707,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768481136232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62924","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":855,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":50,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.2,"schoolId":62924,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richard Murphy K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richard Murphy K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/murphy-k-8-school/62924"}