{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Murphy K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6240795,"projectId":9603198,"letterContent":"Thank you for the amazing books. My students are loving using the \"How to Draw\" books. Sometimes asking for them before our art lesson is done. Ive seen lots of excitement and wonder using them. Some students have been really focused on improving their drawing skills. Of course we want more books since they are so fun. Thank you for giving my students the awesome opportunity to make great art.\r\nWe are looking forward to using the books this year and in the future. I love how the books give my students a chance to be independent.","fullyFundedDate":1758822947044,"projectUrl":"project/art-library/9603198/","projectTitle":"Art Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bodkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6240795_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714962572135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6240795"},{"teacherId":1558732,"projectId":9059700,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for fully funding my DonorsChoose project \"Classroom Basics.\" This projected funded many needed materials.\r\n\r\nSpecifically, it gave water which helped everyone to stay hydrated to be able to focus on learning. Additionally, it funded wite out which has helped when editing writing. Also, this project has helped by supplying the classroom with markers for all to be able to complete their written work. As a result of this project, it has had a positive impact in achievement and language.","fullyFundedDate":1746811407465,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9059700/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics!","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":9117203,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for fully funding my DonorsChoose project \"Science of Reading.\" This has helped me have access to recently published articles regarding this important content of the science of reading.\r\n\r\nThe Reading League Journal has helped me to inform my instruction. Specifically, I have learned about current research regarding effective evidence-based structured literacy practices and have applied them to my practice. This has resulted in positive outcomes in achievement and language development.","fullyFundedDate":1743003299975,"projectUrl":"project/science-of-reading/9117203/","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":8880800,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for fully funding my DonorsChoose project. This project has helped to ensure all technology is fully charged, which includes laptops. \r\n\r\nAs a result, technology is ready to be used at all times to maximize time on learning. It has been helpful in teaching English as a Second Language. This allows all to have access to technology to support the four domains of language, which includes listening, reading, speaking, and, writing. This has positively impacted academic and language achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1731766499902,"projectUrl":"project/power-cords/8880800/","projectTitle":"Power Cords!","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":9703932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project to bring \"how-to-draw\" books 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 titles for our collection. Your generosity has allowed us to purchase these drawing books that will be used for years to come. Our students love the step-by-step drawing books and I know that they will be a hit with our young artists! Thank you for supporting the important work of encouraging a life-long love of books and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1764727830271,"projectUrl":"project/i-want-to-be-an-artist/9703932/","projectTitle":"I Want To Be An Artist!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589980534551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":9836270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project to bring new titles celebrating Native Americans 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 new books for our collection. Your generosity has allowed us to get new books that will be used for years to come. Although November is Native American Heritage Month, I know that these stories will be enjoyed by our students year round. Thank you for supporting the important work of encouraging a life-long love of reading and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1764640879791,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-native-american-heritage-mon/9836270/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589980534551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262090"},{"teacherId":1877293,"projectId":9352532,"letterContent":"Thank you for completing our project we're writing to you to fulfil a requirement to describe the positive impact you have made on our classroom. Your donation of an iPad to us so that our classroom will use it to do math and have fun whoever projection system that wirelessly transmits everything that the students are writing directly onto the TV so students can show their work can show on the drawing and also use the camera to directly take pictures of the students work on their notebook so shoes can show off but they have learned in class and show their classmates So your donation have made a tremendous impact on our classroom students are having fun at times we use that for creative work such as recording videos and doing creative artwork so we are really appreciative of your kind donation hope that you continue to support us by visiting our donation page at www.donorschoose.org/ychen where you can see our request and pictures of how students using the equipment you have donated. We wish a wonderful warm holidays ahead of you!","fullyFundedDate":1757547953545,"projectUrl":"project/tablet-for-learning-math-and-environment/9352532/","projectTitle":"Tablet for Learning Math and Environmental Science!","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":9337297,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kind donation! We are writing to let you know that our students received your gift. The bubble milk tea that you have donated to has finally reach our students although. Although it was somewhat delayed because we received the full funding during summer vacations. Our current 7th graders who were at one point our 6th graders from last year cherish the great times and the delicious drink that are culturally relevant. They had a great time enjoying the drinks and building community time so we really thank you for making this happen for us In the future if you want to continue to support us please feel free to consider visiting our classroom donation web page at www.donorschoose.org/ychen web page. Some pictures of the bubble milk tea party is posted on the page too! We wish you a wonderful holiday ahead of you and thank you for your kind and delicious gift!","fullyFundedDate":1750251334137,"projectUrl":"project/bubble-milk-tea-party-for-end-of-year-ce/9337297/","projectTitle":"Bubble Milk Tea Party for End of Year Celebration!","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":9860624,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to provide a new volleyball net for our Middle School Physical Education classes. Your contribution makes a huge difference in our ability to provide a safe space for young aspiring volleyball players. Thanks to your support, we can now offer a durable, high-quality net for our classes rather than using mats. \r\nThis new net is more than just equipment; it's an investment in our players and the future of our program. It will help foster teamwork, build skills, and provide a positive and competitive environment for our athletes. Your support is a testament to the community's commitment to our program, and we are incredibly grateful. \r\nThank you again for your generosity. Your support directly impacts our team, and we are thrilled to have you as part of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1762374019902,"projectUrl":"project/portable-volleyball-net-for-murphy-schoo/9860624/","projectTitle":"Portable Volleyball Net for Murphy School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palmieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6163968"},{"teacherId":2953492,"projectId":9555248,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations you have made to my class this year. We have started the year off great and the students are comfortable in room 112! All the materials that have been purchased have been a hit in the room. I was able to create sensory bins with the figurines, and adapt stories with hands on characters all thanks to you!\r\n The students in my class this year are very creative and enjoy exploring. All of them enjoy and benefit from hands on learning and sensory exploration. These donations have allowed students to access academics in a meaningful way. The story characters, sensory sand, figurines, and puppets have brought stories to life and have motivated students with disabilities to focus and engage in learnings!\r\n Thank you so much for helping us ease in to school year 2025/2026!","fullyFundedDate":1755697132279,"projectUrl":"project/lets-do-this/9555248/","projectTitle":"Lets Do This!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2953492"},{"teacherId":6240795,"projectId":9310873,"letterContent":"Thank you for all our amazing art materials. My students have been excited to use all the materials. The scented markers were a huge hit and surprisingly helped the students connect socially with each other. Sharing their experience of smelling the markers and sharing with classmates what they like and do not like. My students also have made amazing art with the sharpies. Lots of outlining drawings of cheeseburgers, monsters and hot coco. We are looking forward using the model magic in the spring time. \r\nMuch Thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1755538587438,"projectUrl":"project/fishy-fishy-sculptures/9310873/","projectTitle":"Fishy Fishy Sculptures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bodkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6240795_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714962572135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6240795"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":9838036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support of our school here in Dorchester! As I'm sure you've heard from your brother, we have a very diverse population of students and are moving towards being a fully inclusive school. Your contribution to projects like mine are so important as we all work to get the materials we need to reach all of our different learners. I appreciate your support of the important work we're doing and look forward to sharing these new titles in our library for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1761934195952,"projectUrl":"project/happy-halloween-in-the-library/9838036/","projectTitle":"Happy Halloween in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262090_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589980534551","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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"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"}