{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Holyoke STEM Academy","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9905029,"projectId":9189877,"letterContent":"The voice recording buttons will be so helpful for students to access and use our interactive word walls. They will be able to use the buttons to read the vocabulary words and/or use the vocabulary word in contexts in class. This was something another teacher had started this year and students are really enjoying it.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to use this more in our classroom. We are also able to use some buttons for students during their work time so they are able to communicate wants and needs in the classroom. We can't wait to see how it expands throughout the new school year.","fullyFundedDate":1742922013230,"projectUrl":"project/voice-recording-buttons/9189877/","projectTitle":"Voice Recording Buttons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauzier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905029"},{"teacherId":9905029,"projectId":9189941,"letterContent":"Thank you for the binder combs. We were able to create some books for the kids that align with our curriculum. It has helped with students that needed enlarged print as well as ensuring that all students have a book in their hand. We could not have done this without the binder combs.\r\n\r\nSince they have been bound, we are able to use them for multiple years. In the past we would spend time reprinting books. It has also helped with limiting the damage to books since we are able to laminate the pages first then bind them. Papers that were stapled together would easily rip or become broken, leaving us with the need to make more during the year.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to continue the use of the books we have made and make even more thanks to your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1746448288449,"projectUrl":"project/binder-combs/9189941/","projectTitle":"Binder Combs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauzier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905029"},{"teacherId":9905029,"projectId":9189832,"letterContent":"Thank you for the laminating sheets. We were able to create some books for the kids that align with our curriculum. It has helped with students that needed enlarged print as well as ensuring that all students have a book in their hand. We could not have done this without the laminating sheets,\r\n\r\nSince they have been laminated we are able to use them for multiple years. In the past we would spend time reprinting books. It has also helped with limiting the damage to books. Papers that were stapled together would easily rip or become broken, leaving us with the need to make more during the year.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to continue the use of the books we have made and make even more thanks to your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1742931752849,"projectUrl":"project/laminating-sheets/9189832/","projectTitle":"Laminating Sheets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauzier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905029"},{"teacherId":5604227,"projectId":8958805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for our classroom. These sensory bins have been crucial to help our students learn. They use them during sensory breaks, but also sometimes during indoor recess. During the winter months, it is too old to go outside here. We have to setup places in our classroom for students to access appropriate play activities. Kinetic sand is a great activity during this time. Inclement weather with snow and rain is common in our region, so our students rely heavily on inside activities.","fullyFundedDate":1734207404455,"projectUrl":"project/kinetic-sand-sensory-bins/8958805/","projectTitle":"Kinetic Sand Sensory Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindskog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533134084438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5604227"},{"teacherId":5604227,"projectId":8955990,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited with their new materials arrived. They immediately had requested to have free time with the materials to learn and explore.\r\n\r\nWe included a sand bin for just sensory play into their day. Every day, for at least 15 minutes, our students take a sensory break where they can choose different activities. Many of our students need this break to regulate themselves. It's a nice time in the day to relax, breathe, and explore. Many of our students love sand and these materials have become a huge part of their day.","fullyFundedDate":1733258046247,"projectUrl":"project/sand-and-sand-toys/8955990/","projectTitle":"Sand and Sand Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindskog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533134084438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5604227"},{"teacherId":5604227,"projectId":8793182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help with this project. Our students have been very excited to enjoy sensory play on the new trampolines. We have built in a sensory play time into our schedule and students have shown such growth since doing this.\r\n\r\n Students are able to get out their energy when needed, but also when they need sensory regulation. It has been such a pleasure to see students able to enjoy their time at school and be comfortable. This has made such a significant difference for all of our students. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1734207404733,"projectUrl":"project/trampolines-for-sensory-needs/8793182/","projectTitle":"Trampolines for Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindskog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533134084438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5604227"},{"teacherId":5604227,"projectId":8654854,"letterContent":"This project has been helpful in our small group settings. We were able to switch out our regular classroom metal chairs, for these beanbag chairs for students to sit in. They were so excited for the change. It's amazing to see that now when they come to class, they are excited to learn. Sometimes they ask for a specific color, and we have to make a schedule to rotate them, but that always shows us how exciting it is.\r\n\r\nWe have seen a huge improvement in the way that students focus in our classroom. It has helped them to stay on task, and get their work done in a timely manner as well.","fullyFundedDate":1733179030559,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-options-for-our-autisti/8654854/","projectTitle":"Flexible seating options for our autistic learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindskog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533134084438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5604227"},{"teacherId":5604227,"projectId":8788462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to our classroom. Our students were so excited for the flexible seating options, and they choose to change where and how they sit based on the day. We like to change it up daily too, this way students have different options, and we get to see what works best for students. It has also given us better ways to run groups, and has made it easier for student learning. Based on the seating, we are now able to have groups of 5 and 6 students at a time, because we have the room.\r\nThanks you again for your help with our project.","fullyFundedDate":1730160841301,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-options-for-students/8788462/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Options for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindskog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533134084438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5604227"},{"teacherId":5604227,"projectId":7866648,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help with this project. When the switches were delivered, we were able to set them up for our students with phrases and/or words they would be using during different parts of their day.\r\nFor example, we programed one switch to say \"hello\" and \"goodbye\", that students were able to use during circle time. This gave them the opportunity to participate and use \"words\" to connect with us and their classmates. This has been such a meaningful experience for them.\r\nWe will continue to utilize the switches for various parts of their day as the school year goes on.\r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1697030619238,"projectUrl":"project/switch-activated-materials-for-medically/7866648/","projectTitle":"Switch Activated Materials for Medically Fragile Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindskog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533134084438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5604227"},{"teacherId":5604227,"projectId":8201549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help with this project. We have been able to laminate and create more materials for some of our most vulnerable students. Our students have been able to access stories on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nOur goal is continue making these stories throughout the school year for our students to be able to access every book. We are focused on teaching all of our students to read. We will continue to work on decoding and comprehension skills throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nYour help with these project has been crucial to help our students reach their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1715170569705,"projectUrl":"project/laminating-sheets-to-make-curriculum-sup/8201549/","projectTitle":"Laminating Sheets to Make Curriculum Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindskog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533134084438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5604227"},{"teacherId":5604227,"projectId":8974572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity for our students. They enjoy their snack time everyday. We have left them open to come up and enjoy their choice of snack each day. We've also realized that by giving them this snack break every morning, it has helped them to pay attention more and not be hungry throughout the day.\r\n\r\nOur students are so excited to see what snacks are available and they love coming to pick one out. For them, it's like Christmas every morning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1734207404364,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-our-learners/8974572/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Our Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindskog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533134084438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5604227"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_125024","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":289,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":125024,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Holyoke STEM Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Holyoke STEM Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/holyoke-public-school-district/holyoke-stem-school/125024"}