{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sumner G Whittier School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1996270,"projectId":10292036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating new stools to our first grade classroom! Your generosity means so much to our students and to me.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is a busy, energetic place, and having new stools will give our students comfortable and flexible seating while they learn, work together, and participate in classroom activities. Something as simple as a new seat can make a big difference in helping students feel comfortable, included, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nIn an urban school setting, we truly appreciate every donation that helps provide our students with the classroom materials and experiences they deserve. Your kindness shows our students that their education and success matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping make our learning environment an even better place for our first graders. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787686440903,"projectUrl":"project/wiggly-seating-for-wiggly-kids/10292036/","projectTitle":"\"Wiggly\" Seating for Wiggly Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anastasi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1996270_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465865768956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1996270"},{"teacherId":10567717,"projectId":10424082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My students were so excited to see our new writing supplies arrive. They immediately wanted to use the whiteboards and markers to share ideas, brainstorm, and begin drafting their stories. Having these materials has made writing feel more hands-on and collaborative, and my students love being able to see their ideas take shape before putting them onto paper.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects has been creating our own books. Students have been working through the writing process—brainstorming ideas, drafting, revising, and adding illustrations before publishing their finished pieces. The clear report covers have made their writing feel like a \"real\" book, and their excitement when they get to hold their finished work is priceless. They are eager to read their stories aloud to classmates and take them home to share with their families.\r\n\r\nThese resources have given my students more opportunities to take ownership of their writing and see themselves as authors. We are continuing to work on strengthening our stories by adding details, choosing meaningful words, and revising our work. Our next step is to publish and celebrate more student-created books, giving each child the opportunity to share their voice and feel proud of something they created.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students discover that their words matter!","fullyFundedDate":1787165593803,"projectUrl":"project/helping-young-authors-shine/10424082/","projectTitle":"Helping Young Authors Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10567717_orig.jpg?crop=1252,1252,x293,y229&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785419361795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10567717"},{"teacherId":10031858,"projectId":9344022,"letterContent":"This project truly transformed my classroom into a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn every day. Thanks to the generosity of donors, my students now have flexible seating options, calming lighting, and additional storage that have completely changed the atmosphere of our classroom. Students absolutely love having choices in where and how they learn, and it has helped create a more positive and welcoming environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has encouraged collaboration, comfort, and focus during class activities. Many students who previously struggled with sitting still or staying engaged are now more productive and eager to participate in lessons. The softer lighting has also made the classroom feel calmer and less stressful, creating a space where students feel safe and ready to learn. It may seem like a small change, but the environment has made a huge impact on student motivation and classroom culture.\r\n\r\nThe added storage has also been incredibly helpful in keeping our classroom organized and functional. Students are able to easily access materials, keep supplies in their proper places, and take more ownership of our shared space. Furnish the Future gave my students more than just furniture and supplies — it gave them a classroom that truly feels like their own.","fullyFundedDate":1750292172899,"projectUrl":"project/furnish-the-future/9344022/","projectTitle":"Furnish the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kysilovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031858"},{"teacherId":1996270,"projectId":9731667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Grade 1 classroom. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. Because of you, our classroom is better equipped with resources that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and help our young learners grow academically and socially.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a warm, engaging environment where our students can thrive and feel excited about coming to school each day. We are truly grateful for your support and for being a valued part of our learning community. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make their first years of school so special.","fullyFundedDate":1766992399492,"projectUrl":"project/lets-hear-it/9731667/","projectTitle":"Let’s Hear It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anastasi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1996270_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465865768956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1996270"},{"teacherId":9913458,"projectId":9604117,"letterContent":"Working with my 5th and 6th grade students has been such a joy, especially now that we have our new counseling space. The moment they walked in, their faces lit up! They immediately began commenting on how calm, beautiful, and peaceful the room feels. Many of them said it's their favorite place to come when they need a break or want to talk.\r\n\r\nThis space has truly transformed the way students open up and express themselves. It's become a safe, welcoming environment where they feel comfortable sharing their feelings, reflecting, and finding calm in their day. I'm so grateful to everyone who helped make this possible — your generosity has made a lasting difference in my students' emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1755727011123,"projectUrl":"project/big-feelings-need-safe-spaces-help-us/9604117/","projectTitle":"Big Feelings Need Safe Spaces — Help Us Build One!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mellus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913458"},{"teacherId":9812025,"projectId":9306027,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of pencils and attachable desk pens. Your thoughtful gift has solved a small but meaningful daily challenge; ensuring that every student always has access to a writing utensil. It's amazing how something so simple can have such a big impact! Because of your donation, students come to class prepared and ready to write every day, which has led to smoother lessons and more focused learning time.\r\n\r\nHaving reliable access to writing tools has also encouraged our students to take greater pride in their written work and to develop stronger writing habits. They're writing more frequently and with greater confidence, knowing they always have what they need. Your contribution has made it easier for them to engage fully in their learning and to build the essential communication skills that will support them in high school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1746785489330,"projectUrl":"project/the-mystery-of-the-missing-pencil/9306027/","projectTitle":"The Mystery of the Missing Pencil","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Towers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736433017158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812025"},{"teacherId":9812025,"projectId":9462084,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of paper for our colorful homework trackers. Your contribution has made it possible for our 8th graders to take ownership of their learning in a fun and engaging way. The students are excited to personalize their trackers, and it's already helping them stay on top of assignments, deadlines, and daily goals. Colored paper has become a powerful tool for building structure, independence, and confidence in their academic routines.\r\n\r\nAs our students prepare to transition to high school, developing strong organizational and executive functioning skills is absolutely essential. Your donation directly supports these skills by helping students learn how to plan ahead, manage their time, and take responsibility for their work. Thank you for investing in their growth and for helping them build habits that will serve them well beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755911766244,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-organized/9462084/","projectTitle":"Color Me Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Towers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736433017158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812025"},{"teacherId":9812025,"projectId":9213312,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of headphones, calming lights, sensory kicking bands, and other supportive materials. Your thoughtfulness has created a more peaceful and inclusive learning environment for all of our students. These tools are already making a difference. These supplies help students stay focused, manage their energy, and feel more comfortable in the classroom. It's amazing to see how something as simple as a set of calming lights or sensory bands can transform a student's ability to learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity shows a deep understanding of the diverse needs of today's learners and the importance of supporting their emotional well-being. Because of you, our classroom is a calmer, more welcoming space where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for your kindness, your care, and for making such a meaningful impact on our students' daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746785333724,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-implementing-sensory-frie/9213312/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm: Implementing Sensory-Friendly Classroom Materials for Inclusive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Towers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736433017158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812025"},{"teacherId":9812025,"projectId":9462125,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of hygiene and sanitary products. Your thoughtful contribution meets a very real need in our school community and helps ensure that every student can feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day. These supplies have already made a positive difference, helping our students focus on their studies without worry or distraction.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and compassion set a powerful example of what it means to care for others. Even though we don't know your name, your generosity has reminded our students that there are people who truly value their well-being. Thank you for supporting our classroom and for making such a meaningful impact through your gift.","fullyFundedDate":1761360777459,"projectUrl":"project/take-what-you-need-hygiene-supplies-for/9462125/","projectTitle":"Take What You Need: Hygiene Supplies for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Towers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736433017158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812025"},{"teacherId":9812025,"projectId":9027644,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 8th-grade class and team, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of project supplies. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, providing our students with the tools they need to learn, create, and explore their ideas. The excitement on their faces as they opened the supplies was priceless—your support has helped spark curiosity and creativity in ways that will last far beyond this project.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds our students that there are caring individuals in the community who believe in their potential and education. Thank you for investing in their future and for showing them that their work matters. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness and the positive impact you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1743009607072,"projectUrl":"project/project-supplies/9027644/","projectTitle":"Project Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Towers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736433017158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812025"},{"teacherId":10009669,"projectId":9036730,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for making our \"Igniting Curiosity: Advanced Science Simulation Tools\" project a reality! The moment the boxes arrived, my students gathered around with wide eyes and endless questions. When we unveiled the DNA model kits, one student gasped and said, \"We get to build REAL DNA? Like the stuff inside us?\" That sense of wonder has transformed our classroom. We immediately dove into a genetics unit where students worked in teams to construct double helix models, identifying base pairs and understanding how genetic information is stored. The prepared microscope slides have been equally transformative—watching students examine actual insect specimens and plant cells for the first time, calling their classmates over to see \"the most amazing thing,\" has reminded me why I became a teacher.\r\n\r\nOur current project has students acting as medical researchers investigating how genetic traits are inherited. Using the DNA models and colored pencils to diagram inheritance patterns, they're creating detailed genetic profiles and testing hypotheses about dominant and recessive traits. The neurological reflex hammers have added an incredible hands-on component to our nervous system unit—students are testing reflexes, recording response times with our new thermometers (for temperature-related experiments), and using pH paper to explore how body chemistry works. Next, we'll be launching an ecology investigation where students will examine pond water samples under the microscopes, document their findings with laminated field guides they've created, and present their discoveries to younger grades.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has done more than provide materials—it has ignited genuine scientific curiosity in students who now see themselves as real scientists. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in these young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1746453059017,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-curiosity-advanced-science-sim/9036730/","projectTitle":"Igniting Curiosity: Advanced Science Simulation Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dorcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009669_orig.jpg?crop=1978,1978,x0,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746035208452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferdorcy"},{"teacherId":9812025,"projectId":9215423,"letterContent":"The 8th Grade team wants to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous candy donations to support our students during standardized testing. As you may know, our 8th graders take up to ten standardized tests each year, and that can be a challenging and exhausting experience. Your thoughtful contributions help us provide a little boost of encouragement and energy when students need it most.\r\n\r\nThe candy truly makes a big difference in keeping spirits high and motivation strong. Seeing students' smiles as they receive their sweet treat reminds us how much a community's care and support can impact their success. Thank you for helping make testing days just a little bit brighter—and a lot sweeter!","fullyFundedDate":1743357829232,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-candy-collection-for-test/9215423/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: Candy Collection for Test-Taking Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Towers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736433017158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812025"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61524","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":615,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.0,"schoolId":61524,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sumner G Whittier School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sumner G Whittier School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/everett-public-schools/sumner-g-whittier-school/61524"}