{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Murphy K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":32.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3602254,"projectId":10265285,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my sixth grade students as they learn to face the changes and pressures of puberty. This age bracket is tackling so many challenges simply being in middle school is hard but add in the physical and mental adjustments from puberty. The peer pressure to fit in is extremely high. Having these basic items like soap and baby lotion for when the students start ashing helps more than you know in this coming of age battle. Thank you for being so generous and thinking of us. The students are already noticing the changes from quality soap and lotion .","fullyFundedDate":1786031381795,"projectUrl":"project/clean-healthy-skin/10265285/","projectTitle":"Clean Healthy Skin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Locke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3602254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462675659179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3602254"},{"teacherId":1877293,"projectId":10494202,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kind donation. We are writing to confirm with you that our students have received the pencils and erasers you have donated to our classroom! Students were super excited to unbox the gifts from you all! We will cherish the learning material. We'll ensure we treat it with care and respect and use it for our daily learning! If you have want to continue to support us down the road, please visit https://donorschoose.org/ychen to see our newest projects! Thank you for making our school year a success!","fullyFundedDate":1788881648036,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-and-erasers-for-a-successful-sch/10494202/","projectTitle":"Pencils and Erasers for a Successful School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ychen"},{"teacherId":5262090,"projectId":10186126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to bring sensory songs to the library! With your donation, we were able to purchase things like bubbles, scarves and ribbons, all to be used when our multi-disability students are in the library. After sharing stories with these students, we will be playing songs and using the materials as we sing along. I can not wait to enjoy these new items with these special students! I know it will bring them so much joy! Thank you for supporting the important work we're doing here in Boston!","fullyFundedDate":1786035581630,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-songs-in-the-library/10186126/","projectTitle":"Sensory Songs 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":10316910,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for contributing to my project to bring some incredible new books to our school library! I truly appreciate your continued support. These books will not only be shared aloud on the rug as our students begin the new school year, but then students will be able to check out the books to use on their own. We got some great new titles that I've been wanting to add to our collection for a while now, and have already done some writing projects to go along with the stories shared. Thank you for supporting the important work we're doing here in Dorchester!","fullyFundedDate":1785375523237,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-books/10316910/","projectTitle":"Back to School Books!","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":10433884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to bring cleaning and basic hygiene supplies to my school library. As we begin the school year, it is vital that we keep all students attending school every day so they can grow in their learning. To do this, basic supplies like tissues and hand sanitizer are a must! In the library, where we could see all 900 students in a week, we use a lot of these items and need to replenish them constantly. Your donation is greatly appreciated as we work to stay feeling our best for the year!","fullyFundedDate":1786031383420,"projectUrl":"project/staying-healthy-in-the-library/10433884/","projectTitle":"Staying Healthy 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":10301535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to bring Judy Blume books to our school library! With no budget from our school to purchase books for the library, it is very difficult to get even classic titles like Judy Blume's into the hands of our children. These stories are timeless, and students love them today as much as we did as students ourselves. With your generosity another generation of readers will enjoy this award winning author! I truly appreciate your support of the important work we're doing here in Boston to build life long readers and learners.","fullyFundedDate":1786031382823,"projectUrl":"project/judy-blume-in-the-library/10301535/","projectTitle":"Judy Blume 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":10266023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to bring building resources to our school library. The library is so much more than just books! We encourage students to explore all interests while in the library, including STEM projects. With your generosity our young learners will be able to build and create and improve upon skills that will be vital as they continue their education beyond our school walls. I appreciate your support as we build a library that meets the needs of all our different learners.","fullyFundedDate":1782377072944,"projectUrl":"project/building-in-the-library/10266023/","projectTitle":"Building 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":10201606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project to create sensory boxes for students with different learning needs while they are in the library. With your generosity we were able to purchase items that students can feel and hear to create a box for them to explore. Wrinkled shredded paper, crinkly leaves, pop its and small themed erasers were added to our sensory box and students have already been using them. They absolutely love to touch and feel the items in the box! This type of resource is vital for our students who have different sensory skills and need to be able to hold and feel things in order to fully engage with stories being shared in the library. I appreciate your help in giving these students the best learning experience we can!","fullyFundedDate":1786035582365,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-boxes-in-the-library/10201606/","projectTitle":"Sensory Boxes 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":2561291,"projectId":10070863,"letterContent":"As I start a new school year, I am incredibly appreciative of the people who supported me in getting a new iPad to help my students learn. Your generosity has given me an upgraded tool to make learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for my students.\r\n\r\nThe iPad allows me to use technology in a meaningful way throughout the school day. I can easily share visual examples, show different concepts, and provide students with interactive learning opportunities. It also gives me the flexibility to move around the classroom while teaching and supporting students rather than being limited to one location.\r\n\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to begin this school year with a new resource that will support both my teaching and my students' learning. Thank you for believing in my classroom and for helping provide my students with opportunities to learn, explore, and grow. Your support will have a positive impact on my students throughout this school year and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1777591871749,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-math/10070863/","projectTitle":"iPad for Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tkacik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2561291_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448464237436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ntkacik"},{"teacherId":3602254,"projectId":10452974,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my sixth grade students as they learn to face the changes and pressures of puberty. This age bracket is tackling so many challenges simply being in middle school is hard but add in the physical and mental adjustments from puberty. The peer pressure to fit in is extremely high. Having these basic items like facial scrubs and pimple patches helps more than you know in this coming of age battle. Thank you for being so generous and thinking of us. These items are already being used and making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1787178652286,"projectUrl":"project/pimple-battle/10452974/","projectTitle":"Pimple Battle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Locke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3602254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462675659179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3602254"},{"teacherId":1558732,"projectId":10173835,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating to my DonorsChoose project \"Organization for Learning.\" This digital calendar has helped the classroom stay organized. \r\n\r\nSpecifically, the calendar allows everyone to see when events are occurring, such as family night, assessments, and due dates for school work to be completed. Since it is digital, it can be kept updated without needing to manually change dates making it more neat. This calendar has kept the focus on academic English and content learning this year.","fullyFundedDate":1779032784643,"projectUrl":"project/organization-for-learning/10173835/","projectTitle":"Organization for Learning","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":1877293,"projectId":10192000,"letterContent":"Hope you are having a wonderful summer!\r\n\r\nWe are writing to finalize an update of the 3-D printer you have donated to our classroom and describe the impact it has brought to our students! Students really enjoyed the 3D printer. They learned how to visualize the 3-D design process in CAD and printed things that they loved. We really appreciate your donation and all the kindness of spending time to contribute to our project!\r\n\r\nSome students who are more eager to understand the technology in depth also asked more insightful questions on how to learn more about it. For example, one student asked how to use Fusion, which is the CAD software for drawing 3-D and bringing the 3D printer brings the drawing to live! We could not have done it without you!\r\n\r\nIf you want to consider helping us more down the road, please visit us at https://https://donorschoose.org/ychen to see our newest classroom requests!","fullyFundedDate":1778176652804,"projectUrl":"project/learning-math-via-3d-printing/10192000/","projectTitle":"Learning Math via 3D Printing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ychen"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62924","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":855,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":49,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"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":67.8,"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"}