{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert Frost Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10542949,"projectId":10361744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing our classroom with wonderful new materials! Our students are using their new folders, crayons, dividers, pencil cases, books, and other supplies to stay organized, express their creativity, and engage in daily learning activities. These resources help create a more welcoming and productive learning environment where students have the tools they need to do their best. When the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to explore everything. Their smiles and enthusiasm reminded us how meaningful even the simplest classroom supplies can be!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness and support, our students can participate more fully in classroom lessons and projects. We are using these materials to organize our work, complete creative activities, practice important skills, and enjoy new reading opportunities. As we continue our lessons, students will build on what they are learning by completing assignments, sharing their ideas, and working toward their classroom goals. Your generosity makes a real difference in our daily learning experience and helps our students feel supported, prepared, and excited to learn. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and for helping make learning more enjoyable for every student!","fullyFundedDate":1785261882939,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics-brighter-futures/10361744/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics, Brighter Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cochrane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10542949_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783004273603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10542949"},{"teacherId":10536319,"projectId":10347840,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our students now have headphones that allow them to fully engage with the many educational technology programs we use in our classroom. Technology plays an important role in our daily learning, especially in reading, phonics, and math. With their headphones, students can listen to stories, hear directions read aloud, practice important skills, and complete interactive activities at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also made a huge difference in helping students stay focused. In a busy second-grade classroom, it can be challenging for students to concentrate when multiple devices are playing sounds at once. Now, students can work independently without distracting their classmates. This is especially beneficial for our multilingual learners and students who need additional support, as they can listen to directions and lessons more than once.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped make technology a more meaningful, accessible, and successful part of our everyday learning!\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for my students is being able to use their technology independently! They love putting on their headphones and exploring the different educational programs available to them. Whether they are listening to a story, playing an interactive math game, or practicing reading skills, they are excited to learn in a way that feels fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy being able to hear their own activities clearly without interruptions from the sounds of other devices. Having headphones available makes them feel more responsible and independent in their learning. It has been wonderful to see how something as simple as a pair of headphones can make such a big difference in their excitement and engagement throughout the school day!\r\n\r\nOur new headphones have been especially beneficial for students who need extra support with reading, language development, and maintaining focus. Some of my students are still developing their reading skills, and being able to listen to stories, hear words pronounced correctly, and have directions read aloud allows them to participate in activities that might otherwise be challenging.\r\n\r\nOur multilingual learners also benefit tremendously from being able to listen to English vocabulary, directions, and stories as many times as they need. Students who are easily distracted now have an opportunity to work in a quieter, more focused environment.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most rewarding is seeing students become more confident and independent. Instead of needing to ask for help with every direction or becoming frustrated when they cannot read something on their own, they have tools that help them work through activities successfully. Your donation has helped give our students greater independence, confidence, and opportunities to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1782904172908,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn/10347840/","projectTitle":"Hear to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samperi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10536319"},{"teacherId":1459491,"projectId":10362806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, \"We Need the Basics.\" Your donation of pencils, whiteboard markers, and erasers will make a meaningful difference for my second-grade students. These everyday classroom supplies are essential tools that allow my students to participate fully in their learning and stay prepared throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have the supplies they need to practice new skills, show their thinking, and learn with confidence. Your generosity helps create a classroom where my second graders can focus on learning without worrying about having the basic materials they need. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make their classroom experience more successful and enjoyable!","fullyFundedDate":1785260194052,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-the-basics/10362806/","projectTitle":"We Need the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1459491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471388023891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1459491"},{"teacherId":2644821,"projectId":9603141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in providing my students with the sensory tools they need to succeed. They have greatly enjoyed the play-do and the tools that went with them. It is a class favorite. The sensory water tube has enhanced our calm learning environment and aids in allowing over stimulated students to calm down. Plus, the fish are so cute. All of these tools have enabled me to teach the students self regulation skills. The students are now using them appropriately and independently. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755717460060,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-inclusive-learning/9603141/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Inclusive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2644821_orig.jpg?crop=588,588,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595449190461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-burnsponte"},{"teacherId":4001825,"projectId":9520842,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to this project. The goal was to provide 5 classroom teachers with the sensory supports to help meet the needs of students in their classrooms. This particular group of students has a variety of challenges that interfere with their ability to access the curriculum like their peers. Each classroom was provided with a tool box of these sensory supports that all students in their rooms could access. With the help of the amazing educators in these classrooms, students were taught about each tool, shown how to use them and provided lessons on when they should need to access them. Here are two examples of positive change we saw:\r\n\r\nOne student frequently left their classroom due to overwhelming emotions. They were provided access to headphones and the rocker chair whenever they needed. These supports helped increase their time in the classroom. \r\n\r\nAnother student had difficultly with keeping their hands safe in the classroom. They were constantly peeling their name label off their desk, breaking pencils and touching other students items. The fidget toys and color changing tablet helped this student learn to use their hands in a more expected and productive way. \r\n\r\nEach classroom was provided a rug and/or floor pillows so students would have a space to go to take a break when they needed. The students were so excited to have a comfortable spot they could use when their emotions felt too big. The teachers were appreciative of the resources because they helped support their students to have more time on learning. \r\n\r\nYour donation helped over 125 students! The students, families and teachers thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758854602695,"projectUrl":"project/stop-regulate-and-listen-in-the-calmin/9520842/","projectTitle":"Stop! Regulate and Listen (in the calming corner)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cromer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4001825_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520525910944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4001825"},{"teacherId":2625948,"projectId":9798780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the book donation. My students have finished \"My Name is Maria Isabel\" and absolutely loved it.\r\nThey were able to identify and discuss the inequalities and injustices in the story. It was amazing to hear!! They are budding activists!\r\n\r\nWe are using these books as a launchpad for a Social Justice Club for students and they are proving to be perfect. Oftentimes students do not understand issues or terminology that is thrown around so frequently in school, online and in our communities. Creating a club will allow them to learn about the issues and then spread their knowledge to their peers.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1760364243459,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-identity-through-reading/9798780/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Identity Through Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flannigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2625948_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520523665196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mflannigan3"},{"teacherId":1459491,"projectId":9587965,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Shoe Tying Success. Because of you, our students are gaining an essential life skill that builds confidence, independence, and pride—learning to tie their own shoelaces.\r\n\r\nFor many children, tying shoes is much more than a simple task. It requires fine motor coordination, hand strength, bilateral movement, focus, sequencing, and perseverance. For some of our students, especially those still developing these skills, shoe tying can feel overwhelming and frustrating. Your generosity has allowed us to provide hands-on tools, visual supports, and structured practice opportunities that turn frustration into success.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you helped fund, students now have access to engaging, developmentally appropriate shoe-tying tools that meet them exactly where they are. Instead of rushing through the process or relying on adults, students are able to slow down, practice step-by-step, and celebrate progress at their own pace. The smiles and excitement when a child ties their shoes independently for the first time are truly priceless—and you made those moments possible.\r\n\r\nBeyond the practical skill itself, Shoe Tying Success has had a powerful emotional impact. Each successful knot represents confidence growing, self-esteem strengthening, and a child realizing, \"I can do this on my own.\" These moments of independence carry over into the classroom and beyond, encouraging students to approach other challenges with greater determination and resilience.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps create a more inclusive learning environment. Students learn that everyone develops skills differently and that practice, patience, and encouragement lead to growth. The tools from this project allow all learners—regardless of ability level—to participate and succeed without pressure or comparison. That sense of belonging and accomplishment is something we strive to foster every day. We are deeply grateful that you chose to invest in our students and believe in the importance of life skills alongside academic learning. Because of you, children are not just learning how to tie their shoes—they are learning independence, confidence, and perseverance that will serve them well for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom community and for helping make Shoe Tying Success a reality. Your kindness and generosity have left a lasting impact, and we cannot thank you enough.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1758636643629,"projectUrl":"project/shoe-tying-success/9587965/","projectTitle":"Shoe Tying Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1459491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471388023891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1459491"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60611","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":568,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.0,"schoolId":60611,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Robert Frost Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Robert Frost Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/lawrence-public-schools/robert-frost-elementary-school/60611"}