{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shaw-Taylor Elementary School (K-1)","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8844807,"projectId":9681942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, *\"Tiny Hands, Big Imagination.\"* Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom and in the daily experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, my students now have access to a wide variety of art materials including paint, crayons, markers, drawing paper, and paper dough. These resources have allowed me to create more vibrant, engaging, and creative projects that truly bring out each child's unique talents. I have already seen an increase in student excitement, confidence, and willingness to express themselves through art.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the new rug has transformed our classroom by creating a cozy \"think space\" and calm corner. This area has become a special place where students can reflect, reset, and feel supported—helping to nurture both their creativity and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought not only beautiful artwork into our classroom, but also countless smiles and moments of joy. Thank you for helping my students explore their imagination and express who they are.","fullyFundedDate":1766764611955,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-imaginations/9681942/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Imaginations!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8844807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757454768869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8844807"},{"teacherId":10334589,"projectId":9862082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! Our students have had so much fun with the donations! Our new Art Easel is making a big impact in our classroom during center time/Free choice, and the bookshelves let us display more board books for our students. The rug is a great addition to our thinking space, where the children can go to take a break if they need to throughout the day.\r\n\r\nI wanted to say thank you personally; Your donations mean the world to teachers like me where we want to give our students everything possible but are severely limited by funding. Going the extra mile and supporting classrooms like mine really make a big impact on the students and the rest of their education journey.","fullyFundedDate":1762923000342,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-inclusion-class-needs-furniture/9862082/","projectTitle":"Pre-k Inclusion Class Needs Furniture!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10334589_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x83,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761655872857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334589"},{"teacherId":4578720,"projectId":9456132,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our school community. Access to sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, and a variety of other essential supplies made this initiative a tremendous success. These items play an important role in helping us maintain healthy learning environments, reduce the spread of illness, and keep students engaged and present in their classrooms throughout the winter season.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, we were able to assemble and distribute \"Winter Wellness\" bags to every classroom this year, ensuring that both students and staff had the resources they needed when they needed them most. Your generosity directly supports student wellness and academic continuity, and it has made a meaningful difference in our day-to-day school experience. We are truly grateful for your continued commitment to supporting our students, staff, and school community.","fullyFundedDate":1762022255411,"projectUrl":"project/stock-the-nursing-office-with-healthy-su/9456132/","projectTitle":"Stock the Nursing Office With Healthy Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Rina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4578720_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752154579302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4578720"},{"teacherId":9635702,"projectId":9374920,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a beautiful and enriching library environment. \r\n\r\nYour kindness, thoughtfulness and faith in our school library have made a significant difference. The bulletin board papers and posters have helped to create a beautiful, warm, relaxing and welcoming space for our students. Students are grateful for all the materials (headphones, pencils, dolls, etc) \r\n\r\nMy students and I are immensely grateful for your investment in our school library. Because of your kindness, we are every day reminded that there are people who care about children's education and their success in life.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a lasting impact on our library.","fullyFundedDate":1758854016417,"projectUrl":"project/outstanding-library/9374920/","projectTitle":"Outstanding Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635702"},{"teacherId":9006584,"projectId":9152884,"letterContent":"Kinetic sand is an easy project that allows students to explore their senses, build fine motor skills and strengthen their imaginative play muscles. Kinetic sand play is sand that is soft and crumbly, but also holds its shape when squeezed or pressed.\r\nThe students love to get their fingers in there and make shapes with the Kinetic Sand. It also helps to improve kids' hand-eye coordination as they can see the immediate results their actions have on the sand. This also contributes to the sensory aspect of Kinetic Sand.","fullyFundedDate":1746698796622,"projectUrl":"project/magic-touch-feel-the-fun-with-kinetic-s/9152884/","projectTitle":"Magic Touch, Feel The Fun With Kinetic Sand!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9006584"},{"teacherId":9006584,"projectId":9140932,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support for the cleaning supplies for my classroom. Cleaning items are very helpful to keep the germs away. Keeping a classroom clean is crucial for children because it reduces the spread of germs and illness, minimizes distractions to improve focus and academic performance.\r\n When fostering healthy habits and a sense of responsibility creates a calm and keeps the environment clean and germ-free. It supports positive mental health and a better learning experience. A clean space also enhances the classroom's reputation and can reduce absenteeism, contributing to a healthier environment for everyone in the classroom. My students were very happy to see all the supplies coming into the classroom. They were waiting for me to open the packages.","fullyFundedDate":1742823894211,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-place-can-keep-a-smile-on-your-f/9140932/","projectTitle":"A Clean Place Can Keep a Smile on Your Face","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9006584"},{"teacherId":9228020,"projectId":9149050,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the supplies you of pencils, paper, and chart paper to my classroom. These supplies helped me to prepare materials for my students, and also help students to work on projects that required them to draw and color. \r\n\r\nWhen the students had to create a poster on pollinators, they were able to utilize the chart paper and color pencils to express themselves and showcase their knowledge. They also used copy paper to make colorful brochures to highlight plants that pollinators are attracted to. Your kind donations made all this possible.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746698787329,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9149050/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelly Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9228020"},{"teacherId":8824214,"projectId":9107824,"letterContent":"Due to your generosity, kindness, and donations, I accomplished the unthinkable in my classroom this year! Beginning with the supplies, the Lysol spray has been a game changer! It allows me to eliminate odors in the atmosphere that would ordinarily force students to evacuate the classroom. Now they can remain seated while I freshen the air with a little Lysol spray. Next, we have the Clorox wipes. They have been a huge blessing because I clean the students' desks every Friday, and the wipes have saved me so much time, money, and energy. Another thing is the personalized laminator. Because of you, I no longer have to share a laminator with my colleagues. I can laminate whatever and whenever I need to do so.\r\n\r\nFinally, the students were grateful for the snacks that were included in the care package and expressed their gratitude with a thank-you note. In fact, when they saw the snacks, their little eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. Then they all exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever.\" As a result, they are looking forward to the next project just like I am.","fullyFundedDate":1740418695056,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-and-so-clean/9107824/","projectTitle":"So Fresh and So Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824214"},{"teacherId":9545880,"projectId":8710225,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, the Special Education office has been transformed into a welcoming and professional space. The positive response has been overwhelming—teachers, parents, and students alike have expressed excitement about the room's organization and the cozy, thoughtful touches like fresh coffee and tea available during meetings.\r\nWe're proud to share that the majority of our IEP meetings are now held in person. This shift has brought back a true sense of collaboration—families and, at times, students are actively participating in a way that feels personal and meaningful. It's a refreshing return to the connection we had before Covid disrupted our norms.\r\nOur goal is to continue building on this progress. We're committed to enhancing the space even further, with the vision of eventually hosting 100% of our meetings in person.\r\nThank you again for helping us create an environment that supports partnership, professionalism, and the well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1735236166394,"projectUrl":"project/a-welcoming-and-supportive-special-educa/8710225/","projectTitle":"A Welcoming and Supportive Special Education Office for Everyone Involved","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9545880_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718220145854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9545880"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62917","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":201,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":58,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 1","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.7,"schoolId":62917,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shaw-Taylor Elementary School (K-1) on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shaw-Taylor Elementary School (K-1)","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/pauline-a-shaw-elementary-school/62917"}