{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph McAvinnue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8351606,"projectId":9255528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my students.\r\nBecause of your kindness, each of them received their own copy of Oh, the Places You'll Go! a beautiful story that celebrates possibility, growth, and the incredible journeys life has to offer.\r\n\r\nLast year was my final year in a grade-level classroom as I transition into a new role, and that class will always hold a very special place in my heart. Your donation allowed me to give them a meaningful gift as we closed our year together, and I am deeply grateful for that.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make something truly memorable for my students and for me. Your generosity made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1744634755451,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-youll-go-dont-forget-to/9255528/","projectTitle":"Oh the Places You'll Go! Don't Forget to Dream Big","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8351606_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y198&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695479138378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8351606"},{"teacherId":3782424,"projectId":9916362,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived with our new materials, my students were so excited to see what was inside! Surprisingly, their excitement was centered on the eraser caps! (I had thought it would be the clipboards.) It was the neon colors that won the kiddos over : )\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, my students have experienced a noticeable boost in engagement and independence during daily lessons. The clipboards have allowed us to move beyond our desks and take learning anywhere in the classroom. Whether students are working in small groups on the carpet, participating in gallery walks, or completing hands-on activities around the room, the clipboards have made it easy for them to stay organized and focused.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers and erasers have transformed the way students participate. Whiteboard practice has become one of their favorite parts of our lessons, and students are more willing to take academic risks since they can easily revise their work. These tools have made it possible to check understanding instantly, encourage collaboration, and support more interactive learning in every subject.\r\n\r\nEven the pencil erasers have made a bigger impact than expected. Students no longer feel frustrated when they need to correct mistakes, and their work has become neater and more confident. Altogether, these supplies have helped build a more flexible, efficient, and student-centered classroom. Their positive impact is felt every day, and we are incredibly grateful for the support that made them possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763903069627,"projectUrl":"project/writing-on-the-rug/9916362/","projectTitle":"Writing on the Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ryder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3782424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570653061855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3782424"},{"teacherId":3972473,"projectId":9447661,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations of the fun math manipulatives for my students. We are having a great time learning about and understanding how numbers can be broken down. This skill helps students become able to add faster and more accurately. Having this skill will boost my students' confidence and prepare them for more complrx math in the coming years.\r\nThese math \"toys\" (as my students like to call them) are so much fun, they don't even realize they are learning! Making learning fun is the best way to get students, especially young ones, excited about learning and school. \r\nI cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1755696546998,"projectUrl":"project/shake-and-add/9447661/","projectTitle":"Shake and Add!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3972473_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475543627470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslewis206"},{"teacherId":6611067,"projectId":9510857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your donation, our Kindergarten class now has a dedicated teacher table that has already begun transforming the way my students learn, connect and grow each day. \r\nThis table has become the center of so many important moments in our room. From small-group instruction and reading conferences to problem solving, hands-on activities, and those special one-on-one check-ins that young learners need so much. Having a comfortable, organized space built just for teaching and learning has helped my students stay focused, feel supported, and take pride in their work.\r\nIn kindergarten, those close moments matter. With this new teacher table, I am able to sit eye-to-eye with students as they read their first books, write their first sentences, and tackle new challenges with confidence. \r\nYour generosity has made a direct and meaningful difference in our classroom. My students feel it every day, and I do too. Thank you for believing in our young learners and for helping us build a warm, joyful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1754564109638,"projectUrl":"project/where-the-love-of-learning-begins/9510857/","projectTitle":"Where the Love of Learning Begins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6611067"},{"teacherId":3782424,"projectId":9452473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! We are so excited to have received personal white boards, Magna-Tiles, headphones, folders, and Clorox wipes, just to name a few of the items — each one already making a big impact in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe white boards are helping students practice writing, math, and quick thinking in a fun, hands-on way. The Magna-Tiles have inspired creativity and teamwork during STEM activities. The headphones allow students to focus during reading and online learning, while the folders help them stay organized and proud of their work. And of course, the Clorox wipes are keeping our classroom clean and healthy — something we all appreciate!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have brought so much joy and enthusiasm to our room. Thank you for investing in our students and believing in the power of education. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755883508693,"projectUrl":"project/building-third-grade-thinkers-tools-for/9452473/","projectTitle":"Building Third Grade Thinkers: Tools for Writing, Solving, and Creating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ryder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3782424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570653061855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3782424"},{"teacherId":1107984,"projectId":9147697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials to support the students' phonics and reading development. Your kindness is helping young learners build essential literacy skills and develop a love for reading.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have made lessons more interactive and engaging. Students are excited to explore letter sounds and word patterns in ways that spark curiosity and confidence. It's amazing to see their enthusiasm grow each day as they discover the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds students that there are caring people who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness and for being part of our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1750870471881,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun/9147697/","projectTitle":"Reading is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gervais","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1107984_orig.jpg?crop=1105,1105,x355,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574819881468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1107984"},{"teacherId":9366104,"projectId":9223227,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward classroom supplies for my students. Because of your support, we were able to provide my students with a shared three-drawer rolling cart and pencil caddy, as well as a paper tray for each desk that fits neatly inside to hold their important items like books and folders. These simple but essential tools have made a world of difference in helping my students stay organized and manage their own materials throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they first received their supplies was truly heartwarming. They were thrilled to have everything they needed right at their fingertips and even more excited to take responsibility for keeping their spaces neat and ready to learn. These additions have not only improved their daily routines but have also fostered a greater sense of independence and pride in their work. Thank you for making this possible and for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1746474269875,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-at-their-fingertips-building-s/9223227/","projectTitle":"Supplies at Their Fingertips: Building Student Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9366104_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740149621826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366104"},{"teacherId":5037434,"projectId":9516551,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the meaningful impact that access to individual headphones has had—and continues to have—for my 3rd grade students. In today's classroom, technology is not just a tool; it is an essential part of how students learn, practice, and grow. Headphones play a surprisingly powerful role in helping young learners focus, engage, and succeed.\r\n\r\nIn our 3rd grade classrooms, students use digital programs daily to reinforce reading comprehension, phonics, math fluency, and typing skills. Many of these programs are adaptive, providing audio instructions, reading passages aloud, or offering verbal feedback tailored to each student's level. Without headphones, this personalized experience becomes noisy, distracting, and ineffective—not just for the individual student, but for the entire classroom.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate all of you..","fullyFundedDate":1757548134222,"projectUrl":"project/hear-this/9516551/","projectTitle":"Hear This","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M-C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5037434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513187216758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5037434"},{"teacherId":5037434,"projectId":9192402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. All of the basic materials that were donated are used everyday in class. Many of my students come from lower income families, and donors like you help me to provide the materials needed in 3rd grade.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see all the materials start arriving at school. They were able to fill their zip up bags with crayons, markers, glue, and all the others materials needed to use on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nYour help to my classroom is so greatly appreciated by myself and my students..","fullyFundedDate":1746563139568,"projectUrl":"project/off-to-a-great-start/9192402/","projectTitle":"Off to a Great Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M-C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5037434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513187216758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5037434"},{"teacherId":3972473,"projectId":9387717,"letterContent":"Thank you! These headphones are AMAZING! Not only are they bright and fun colors, they're so easy for the kids to use independently! They're able to listen to different stories that interest them, they can listen to songs and learn through music. They want to go online everyday! I can tell these headphones are sturdy and are going to last the whole school year, which is a bonus. My students are really enjoying learning with their laptops and having these new headphones makes it all possible. Thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1750437425796,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/9387717/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3972473_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475543627470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslewis206"},{"teacherId":2886200,"projectId":9165566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that made our Kindergarten Paint and Play Date possible. Because of your support, each child was able to share a special day of creativity and fun with their special someone.\r\n\r\nThe event was filled with laughter, bright colors, and joyful energy. Most importantly, it gave our students the gift of quality time—painting, playing, and making memories with someone dear to them. It was a beautiful reminder of how meaningful shared moments can be in building connection, confidence, and joy in learning.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in experiences that enrich our classroom and strengthen our community.","fullyFundedDate":1743269207326,"projectUrl":"project/paint-play-a-colorful-family-night/9165566/","projectTitle":"Paint & Play: A Colorful Family Night!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martineau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2886200_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483030115658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcavinnue208"},{"teacherId":5037434,"projectId":9058702,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom. It takes people like you to help teachers like me teach in today's world. SO much has changed over the last ten years in education. Students aren't who they used to be!\r\n\r\nGetting the new lap desks has been a wonderful change in my classroom. During Reading group time, my students can sit on the rug and put their the lap desks over their legs to hold their books and notebooks. Instead of being hunched over, they can sit with better posture and focus better.\r\n \r\nWe will have continued to use these lap desks, and will continue using them for next year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students with an unconventional way to work!","fullyFundedDate":1737999977334,"projectUrl":"project/its-not-1980-not-every-student-needs/9058702/","projectTitle":"It's Not 1980, Not Every Student Needs a Conventional Desk!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M-C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5037434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513187216758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5037434"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61962","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":447,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.2,"schoolId":61962,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joseph McAvinnue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joseph McAvinnue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/lowell-public-schools/joseph-mcavinnue-elementary-school/61962"}