{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oliver Holmes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4756183,"projectId":9589695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your invaluable support of my students and classroom. There is so much needed to make the school year a success, and I can't tell you how helpful it is to have people like you. Things that may seem small truly make such an immense impact on the success of our students. \r\n\r\nThe stools have been so helpful for students to sit on in my classroom, as well as other classrooms as needed. They're compact and comfortable, and the fun colors really brighten up our space. The gift cards have been so helpful when looking for quick resources to support our new English language learners and students on IEPs, so they can continue to grow. The headphones are used daily for students with accommodations, so they can access the curriculum and assessments with greater ease. Finally, the snacks have been a great incentive or treat when students need something to eat, or something to work towards earning in class. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of our classroom and students. The school year has already been a greater success because of you!!","fullyFundedDate":1757004133700,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-a-place-to-sit-and-suppo/9589695/","projectTitle":"Giving Students a Place to Sit and Supports to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4756183_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504389361052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdillon3"},{"teacherId":9915128,"projectId":9751983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support to bring sensory supports to my music classroom! \r\n\r\nWithin one week of receiving materials I have experienced significant improvements in my youngest classes of students in particular (ages 3-5 years old). By providing flexible seating as well as fidgets and bubbles, they are not only excited about music class, but participating alongside their peers and much more able to access the curriculum. \r\n\r\nSeeing their smiles every class truly makes my day, and seeing that grow exponentially now that they have access to the tools they need to be successful is truly an amazing sight to see. I could not be more grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1760693755536,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-for-elementary-music-st/9751983/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports for Elementary Music Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915128_orig.png?crop=950,950,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739981493382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915128"},{"teacherId":2256274,"projectId":9100688,"letterContent":"My students LOVE the Zuri and Dre dolls. Everyone has their favorite-it could be the hairstyle or skin tone or general cuteness factor. Our scholars love reading with their new BFF. If we didn't know it already, we know it NOW- REPRESENTATION MATTERS.\r\n\r\nThree years olds to ten year olds are coming into the library to find adorable dolls that look like them and dress like them- it is as though the library is their best friend. And all the fun, colorful board books are perfect books for the scholars to take to a cozy spot and read with their bestie. \r\n\r\nHaving this profoundly positive experience as young readers creates life long readers. These connections stay with children as they advance and face a new challenge- reading is something to love, not a boring burden.\r\nThank you for helping to make these connections possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746662436970,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-reflecting-our-community/9100688/","projectTitle":"A Library Reflecting Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kate Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2256274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480426078974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msk21c"},{"teacherId":4838154,"projectId":8742370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my speech therapy classroom! Not only did you help to organize the space and reduce visual distractions, but you uplifted my and my students' spirits. I am so happy in my classroom now that materials have been organized and taken off of the floor, and I have a vacuum to keep the room clean. \r\n\r\nOne example of how my students have enjoyed the materials from this project is in building with MagnaTiles. In a unit on building, my students sang a song, listened to a story with visual supports, then built their own house using the MagnaTiles that you provided. They absolutely loved the hands-on activity. Many of the students had never used MagnaTiles before. We appreciate your support so much!","fullyFundedDate":1735657800940,"projectUrl":"project/organized-excellence-creating-a-healthy/8742370/","projectTitle":"Organized Excellence! Creating A Healthy And Inviting Speech Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kortis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4838154_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510065342980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4838154"},{"teacherId":9915128,"projectId":9094860,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Holmes community, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contributions to our campaign to purchase xylophones for our classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to beautiful, high-quality instruments that will enrich their musical education for years to come. The excitement in the classroom was immediate—the moment the xylophones arrived, students were eager to explore new sounds and rhythms, and their joy was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour donations have made a lasting impact not just on our music program, but on the lives of our young learners. These instruments allow students to develop critical skills such as creativity, collaboration, and confidence. They also provide a meaningful opportunity for children to express themselves in ways that go beyond words. For many students, music class is a highlight of their week, and the addition of xylophones has elevated their experience to a whole new level.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in the importance of arts education and your willingness to invest in our students' growth. Your support has turned a simple idea into a powerful reality—one that will resonate in every note our students play. Thank you for being a vital part of their musical journey.","fullyFundedDate":1740579890359,"projectUrl":"project/xylophones-for-the-holmes-innovation-sch/9094860/","projectTitle":"Xylophones for the Holmes Innovation School.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915128_orig.png?crop=950,950,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739981493382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915128"},{"teacherId":9890733,"projectId":9045276,"letterContent":"My students are loving the clay tools! So far, my 4th, 5th, and 6th graders have gotten a chance to use the carving tools to add fine details to their clay projects. Check out the photos of some student work! The rolling pins have been hard at work rolling out slabs of clay for students to build with. We also received a variety of carving tools that students have been able to use to: carve out holes and the insides of vessels, shape and flatten clay slabs, smooth out edges and corners, and even writing and drawing on the clay. MY 4th graders were really creative with them, and our final sculptures ended up being animals, imitation foods, miniature cups and bowls, and custom figurines for friends and loved ones!\r\n\r\nThese tools will be a vital part of my clay lessons in the future as well, and I am very thankful for the donations that made them possible. When I'm planning for next year, I'll know I have these tools at my disposal to give my students the best hands-on experiential art classes I can! Thanks again for your donations-- I'm floored at the willingness of my community and strangers to come together to give my students the education and resources they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1736726050540,"projectUrl":"project/clay-tools-for-sculpting-scholars/9045276/","projectTitle":"Clay Tools for Sculpting Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Miles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890733_orig.png?crop=541,541,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758911071675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9890733"},{"teacherId":2256274,"projectId":8877245,"letterContent":"Your support created those smiles and pride you can see in the photos of our scholars. There is documented proof that you helped make learning, creating, sharing, problem solving, writing and reading joyous for the youngest section of The Holmes community.\r\n\r\nOur scholars' first real experience of a library is in our school library. I am committed to making this a safe place to explore, to connect to reading and to build the foundation for life long learning. Your donations have helped to create a magical and supportive space to do just that.\r\n\r\nWho would have thought that book stapler you helped us get would have created a frenzy of authors- everyone wanted to write their own books and share them with the class. Or the wooden balls and bowls and turned into infinite games, stores, homes, science labs and more.\r\n\r\nStudents vocabulary, social skills, problem solving and confidence in learning are growing right in front of my eyes. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1735657740815,"projectUrl":"project/language-development-through-play/8877245/","projectTitle":"Language Development Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kate Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2256274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480426078974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msk21c"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56164","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":283,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":53,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.7,"schoolId":56164,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oliver Holmes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oliver Holmes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/oliver-holmes-elementary-school/56164"}