{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Downey Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5090676,"projectId":9547908,"letterContent":"We are an inner city Title 1 school with a library with a budget of 0 dollars. We are also a school with a very large population of special needs students. We have a multitude of students with autism, emotionally impaired, as well as motor challenges.\r\nHaving supplies that helps them to be included a the daily library creativity is so important. Many kindergarteners come to school needing special supplies to help them to use scissors or even hold a crayon the right way.\r\nHaving the support of Donors Choose is such a special gift for my special students so thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1756847203057,"projectUrl":"project/special-supplies-for-special-kids/9547908/","projectTitle":"Special Supplies for Special Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walkama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5090676_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689042659260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5090676"},{"teacherId":5090676,"projectId":9351932,"letterContent":"We are so lucky to have the support of Donors Choose to gift my students very well needed supplies. We have a budget of 0 dollars for our library. Basic supplies for 600 students can be costly. \r\nEach library classes has a creative component and having the needed supplies is such a gift for my wonderful students. Items such as markers, crayons, glue sticks are quickly used up with that many students throughout the week.\r\nOne of the pictures are a \"Balloon's Over Broadway\" project based on the book about the Macy's Day Parade.\r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1754516965376,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-with-supplies/9351932/","projectTitle":"Help My Students With Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walkama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5090676_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689042659260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5090676"},{"teacherId":5090676,"projectId":9478481,"letterContent":"As a Title 1 inner city school we are so lucky to have the support of Donors Choose and their community. My library classes always have a creative component and with 600 students daily using our markers crayons, and basic supplies they are used up very quickly.\r\nWith a budget of 0 dollars for supplies having the donations from Donors Choose has been such a gift for my students. Developing creativity especially when it is tied to a read a loud book helps literacy and the love of reading.\r\nMy 600 students are so grateful for the gift","fullyFundedDate":1753975180306,"projectUrl":"project/where-are-the-markers/9478481/","projectTitle":"Where Are the Markers?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walkama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5090676_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689042659260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5090676"},{"teacherId":5090676,"projectId":9290802,"letterContent":"We are so lucky to have Donors Choose supporting my students\r\nThank you so much for supporting my very well deserving students. We are an inner city Title 1 school with a budget of 0 dollars for any supplies.\r\nIn our library classes there is always a creative piece tied in with the book read a loud. So with 600 students basic supplies of markers, crayons, and glue sticks are depleted very quickly. Having the donors choose support my students always have everything they need to use their creativity and enjoy their library classes always.\r\nThank you as always!","fullyFundedDate":1747138520825,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-markers-and-crayons-what-fun/9290802/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Markers, and Crayons What Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walkama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5090676_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689042659260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5090676"},{"teacherId":5090676,"projectId":9290665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my wonderful students. They are very deserving and are always looking for some of their favorite books in their weekly library classes.\r\nWe have a budget of 0 dollars so am always working to get the needed supplies and favorite books to awaken their curiosity.\r\nDeveloping early readers is so important in making lifetime readers. Having such books as these favorites excites them so much. Once one student finishes one of these another is immediately wanting to book as well.\r\nWe thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1746513808428,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-have-any-babysitter-books/9290665/","projectTitle":"Do You Have Any Babysitter Books?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walkama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5090676_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689042659260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5090676"},{"teacherId":1967870,"projectId":9442188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the beautiful and colorful paper for my pre-K students. We are having so much fun creating and making art projects as we start our new school year. We have used some of these projects to decorate our classroom and display the students' creativity. Students are developing their fine motor skills for handwriting later in their education through cutting and ripping the thick construction paper. We have made apples, pumpkins, balloons, numbers, and more!\r\nWe will continue to use this paper throughout the school year to create more projects and experience more learning. Our next project is to use construction paper shapes to make a house as part of our families unit. I am grateful to have so many colors for children to choose from to represent their homes and their families. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1754519953728,"projectUrl":"project/paper-products-for-prek/9442188/","projectTitle":"Paper Products for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montemagni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1967870_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664732702355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmontemagni"},{"teacherId":8570529,"projectId":9456215,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for helping my students secure the items requested in this DonorsChoose project. My special needs pre-students enjoy exploring and learning through sensory activities. They like to touch and create things out of the kinetic sand. Having an individual sensory tray helps them learn independently.\r\n\r\nMy students were really happy to receive the kinetic sand and trays. They could use the sand for hours on end if time permitted. Using kinetic sand accessories help my students create items like numbers, letters , shapes and so on. What a great way to use their imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1758905792311,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-fun/9456215/","projectTitle":"Sensory Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8570529_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659748669356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570529"},{"teacherId":645630,"projectId":9053385,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity and kindness. Your donations have brought so much excitement and joy into our classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have brand-new Post-it easel pads for our lessons and anchor charts, stacks of index cards for our writing and reading activities, bright new dry erase markers, colorful communication folders to help everyone stay organized, and a big box of sensory fidgets that have already become an instant favorite. These items might seem small, but to my students, they mean the world — they help us learn, focus, create, and feel proud of our space.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see little moments that remind me of your impact — a student proudly sharing their ideas on the easel pad, another calming down with a fidget toy, and smiles when we pull out fresh materials that make learning fun again. Your generosity didn't just give us supplies; it gave us energy, inspiration, and a sense that others believe in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me give my students the learning environment they deserve. We are all so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1744595737141,"projectUrl":"project/new-years-re-fresh/9053385/","projectTitle":"New Year's Re-Fresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp645630_orig.png?crop=348,348,x31,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628280787768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-corvi"},{"teacherId":7472355,"projectId":9721693,"letterContent":"From the very first day, my students showed me just how independent they want to be. They have made great progress and moving away from just playing all day to actually applying the skills that they already had before. I stepped into the classroom. Their ability to work by themselves has just been on inspiring and I am so proud at how far they have come. Without your support this could not have happened. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and understanding just how important it is to be independent in order to function in our world.","fullyFundedDate":1758846172461,"projectUrl":"project/independence-in-the-class/9721693/","projectTitle":"Independence in the Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7472355"},{"teacherId":8570529,"projectId":9427443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying the tissues and baby wipes that are very important in keeping my special needs pre-k students happy and healthy. These products will ensure that my students are protected from germs and other unhealthy things that can easily spread throughout the room.\r\n\r\nThese items will definitely last me throughout the school year. I will be able to help my fellow pre-k classrooms as well. In sharing these items, I can help other pre-k children stay healthy and clean throughout the school day and school year.","fullyFundedDate":1754519948981,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-and-happy-pre-k-kids/9427443/","projectTitle":"Healthy and Happy Pre- K Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8570529_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659748669356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570529"},{"teacherId":9721688,"projectId":9115849,"letterContent":"This project has brought my class so many opportunities! The movement that are having access to with the therapy balls and balance board has made taking a break beneficial and has increased their ability to come back to instruction that much quicker! Also, the ample amount of materials provided have a never ending use and appreciation every day from not only the students, but myself and my staff. I have even been able to use many of these items to start out this school year which again the benefits are extraordinary! Thank you for your generosity, care and thoughtfulness. For educators like me, this makes teaching even more special knowing the care that others have for what we do everyday.","fullyFundedDate":1746785622424,"projectUrl":"project/springing-into-the-middle-of-the-year/9115849/","projectTitle":"Springing into the Middle of the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721688"},{"teacherId":8012978,"projectId":9162146,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donations towards new recess equipment for our students. Your support has made a significant and positive impact on our school community, and we are truly thankful for your commitment to enhancing the well-being and development of our students. \r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity is evident in the smiles on our students' faces as they eagerly anticipate recess each day. They are excited to try out the new equipment, engage in friendly competition, and simply enjoy the freedom of play. As educators, we are thrilled to see our students thriving both academically and socially, and we recognize that your contributions have played a vital role in creating a positive and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your invaluable contributions. We are proud to have you as partners in our mission to empower and inspire the next generation.","fullyFundedDate":1746785587445,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-oasis-recess-equipment-for-kids/9162146/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Oasis: Recess Equipment for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oliveira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012978"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62733","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":602,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":59,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.5,"schoolId":62733,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Downey Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Downey Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/brockton-school-district/downey-elementary-school/62733"}