{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ferryway School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5165594,"projectId":10490527,"letterContent":"Our snacks and fidgets have quickly become some of the most-loved additions to our 8th-grade classroom! Let's be honest—middle schoolers are always hungry, and sometimes a small snack is exactly what a student needs to get through a long day and refocus on learning. We use snacks to celebrate students who are being especially helpful, taking a risk with their learning, showing kindness, or simply putting in some extra effort.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets are just as popular! Students use them during independent reading, writing, and discussions when they need something to keep their hands busy while their brains are busy learning. It has been wonderful to see students recognize what helps them stay focused and use these tools responsibly. Sometimes the smallest things—a snack, a fidget, or a quick \"I noticed how hard you worked\"—can make a student feel seen and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can learn, laugh, take risks, and be themselves. Your generosity is giving my students more than snacks and fidgets—it is helping create a classroom community where effort is celebrated, kindness matters, and every student knows that someone is cheering them on.","fullyFundedDate":1787147172441,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-and-fun/10490527/","projectTitle":"Fidgets and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ivy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lifelonglearning"},{"teacherId":7985573,"projectId":10309827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom feel like a welcoming and comfortable place to learn! My students were so excited to see our new rug and flexible seating. They immediately wanted to try out all of the different cushion options and were excited to have a cozy space where they could work together, read, and share ideas.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the rug and flexible seating during partner work, small-group instruction, independent reading, and class discussions. Having different places to sit has made our classroom feel more inviting and gives my students a little more choice in how they learn best.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are working on building our confidence as readers, writers, and communicators. My multilingual learners are practicing sharing their ideas with classmates, working collaboratively, and using new vocabulary in their speaking and writing. Our new classroom spaces have given us a comfortable place to do all of this together!\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping create a space where my students can feel comfortable, included, and excited to learn. Your generosity is already making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1781010241191,"projectUrl":"project/a-rug-for-language-learning-and-belong/10309827/","projectTitle":"A Rug for Language, Learning, and Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7985573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779899533722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7985573"},{"teacherId":5165594,"projectId":10177489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support allowed me to end the school year on a massive high note. Thanks to you, my eighth graders celebrated their hard work and final milestones with amazing snacks and fun squishy toys.When the large boxes arrived, the students were filled with pure excitement and disbelief. Eighth graders can sometimes act too cool for school, but their faces completely lit up when they saw the variety of snacks and sensory toys. The room erupted into cheers, and they immediately started passing the squishies around to compare colors and shapes.We used these resources to transform our intensive end-of-year review sessions into a celebratory, stress-free environment. A specific moment that stands out was during our final team trivia challenge. The room was buzzing with energy, and every time a team answered a difficult cumulative question correctly, they celebrated by tossing a squishy toy in the air or opening a favorite snack. The treats kept their stamina high, while the squishy toys became the perfect tool to help them focus and channel their nervous energy","fullyFundedDate":1775921483606,"projectUrl":"project/chew-and-squish/10177489/","projectTitle":"Chew and Squish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ivy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lifelonglearning"},{"teacherId":10228927,"projectId":10059857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my second grade classroom! When the students saw the new smart spots, they leapt at the opportunity to use them. Students preferred the new cushioned seats to the old ones! These seats also help students understand how much space to give others. Second graders are still learning to give others space, so these are a great tool as students can easily visualize their personal bubble.\r\nThe wobble seats are used everyday! Students always ask to use them- sometimes, too many for how many wobble seats we have. I tend to make sure students who are very energetic are the ones who get the priority of the seats. This helps them move more quietly. You would be surprised with how many students struggle to sit still in their chairs! Our chairs are loud and disruptive, so these wobble seats are the best resource.\r\nThe new rug is a great fit for our round floor table! Students love this spot for their group work.","fullyFundedDate":1778550919244,"projectUrl":"project/smart-spot-seating-choices/10059857/","projectTitle":"Smart Spot Seating Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mundinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10228927_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756348834944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10228927"},{"teacherId":4920299,"projectId":9722235,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible transformation your generosity has brought to our classroom. Since the arrival of our new flexible seating options the energy in our room has shifted completely. \r\n\r\nThe impact on their academic performance and self-regulation has been profound. I've watched students who used to struggle with restlessness become more attentive and productive because they finally have the autonomy to manage their own comfort.. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for showing my students that their comfort and learning styles truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1767217555365,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-fun-flexible-seating/9722235/","projectTitle":"Fantastic, Fun, Flexible Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grondin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4920299_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658834871616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4920299"},{"teacherId":10228927,"projectId":9974657,"letterContent":"I am so grateful that my project was completed. Students were beyond excited to see a new spread of books! I had students gather around my table as I was unboxing the books. Some students already claimed books for their book bags! In my classroom, every student has a book bag with 3 books. They write down the titles; once they finish all the books, they rate one book. I have a pile of book reviews for students to browse through for inspiration. New books created excitement and I hope inspired students to finish their current books so they may exchange their books for new ones. Building passion for reading is essential for second graders, as this is the last year they are taught how to read in the classroom (phonics).\r\nThe books I chose for this project were specifically to diversify my classroom library. My students are students of color, so seeing books with characters that reflect themselves can help them connect to the book. I hope these books can inspire my students to reach for the stars, just like Mae Jemison. My classroom library did not have many historical role models- this project helped change that. I hope to include many of these books in read alouds, specifically correlating to heritage months!! I am so happy to build up my classroom library for my second graders. Thank you so much for helping my project become reality!","fullyFundedDate":1768503018086,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-bookshelf/9974657/","projectTitle":"Building a Bookshelf","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mundinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10228927_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756348834944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10228927"},{"teacherId":4587848,"projectId":9702111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding a project for my classroom yet again. Our mornings are great because the students are involved in building and creating with the materials that we were sent. \r\nNot only are they great for the morning, but during this cold and snowy time of year where we're having to do a whole lot of indoor recess, they make create bins for recess as well! \r\nMy favorite thing about these materials is seeing the creativity come out of my students and watching what they do! Thank you again for making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1759493793982,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/9702111/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chestnut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4587848_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504833460638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4587848"},{"teacherId":1798993,"projectId":9752220,"letterContent":"We are so appreciative of your generosity in providing us with valuable materials for our science classroom. We have been able to incorporate all of these items into our curriculum that allow students to have a hands-on, engaging learnign experience. For example, during our Sound Waves unit, we were able to use the slinkys to help demonstrate how compressions and rarefactions move through a medium while we used the flashlights in our Earth in Space unit to model the rotations of the Earth and Sun and solar and lunar eclipses.\r\nThank you for your support","fullyFundedDate":1762265251033,"projectUrl":"project/science-supplies-for-the-classroom/9752220/","projectTitle":"Science Supplies for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haggerty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1798993"},{"teacherId":10269000,"projectId":9748530,"letterContent":"The \"Hydration Station\" has made a truly remarkable difference in our fourth grade classroom, and we are SO SO SO grateful to our generous donors for this thoughtful and impactful gift. Before we had this, some students felt the daily weight of not having a water bottle while watching classmates refill theirs—a small, but meaningful barrier that affected both comfort and confidence. Now, every student has access to FRESH AND COOL water right in our classroom, ensuring they are hydrated, energized, and ready to learn. With the water cooler conveniently in the room, we no longer lose valuable instructional time to hallway trips (that sometimes could last a lifetime (; if you know fourth grade sneakiness, you already know), allowing learning to flow as smoothly as the water itself. Your kindness has created a more inclusive, focused, and healthy learning environment, and the benefits are felt every single day. Thank you for investing in our students' well-being and success!!!","fullyFundedDate":1760750516745,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-station/9748530/","projectTitle":"Hydration Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269000"},{"teacherId":5165594,"projectId":9865303,"letterContent":"Dear Snack Fairy....\r\n\r\nThe snacks have arrived! Thank you so much for your generosity in helping bring special snacks into our 8th grade classroom! Your support goes far beyond providing treats — it creates meaningful moments for our students. These snacks are a way to celebrate when students take academic risks, lend a hand without being asked, show extra kindness, or shine as positive leaders in our school community.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we can recognize and reinforce the values that matter most: perseverance, teamwork, and compassion. Every snack shared is a reminder to them that their efforts are seen and appreciated. You are helping us build a classroom where students feel motivated to work hard and lift each other up.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and the joy you've brought into our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth each day.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1762208091889,"projectUrl":"project/special-snacks-for-special-tasks/9865303/","projectTitle":"Special Snacks for Special Tasks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ivy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lifelonglearning"},{"teacherId":1798993,"projectId":9676817,"letterContent":"Thank for your incredible generosity that allowed us to purchase these valuable science classroom supplies. We have already started using the magnet set, microscope slides, and protective goggles and gloves! These supplies allowed me to create engaging, hands-on investigations for our current curriculum for all of my students to participate. The glue guns will be a game-changer for our big year-end project. I will finally have the supplies that every student needs to be successful. We truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758117065133,"projectUrl":"project/stem-supplies/9676817/","projectTitle":"STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haggerty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1798993"},{"teacherId":4587848,"projectId":9415833,"letterContent":"My room got a much needed makeover with this rug that your generosity brought to our classroom door! Walking into the classroom now, it feels almost like a different space entirely. Not only has it spruced up the appearance of my classroom, but because it's so much bigger than my old rug, the arguing and bickering has been cut down on so much because there's finally a good amount of room for all of my students to be on the rug! Once again, I am forever grateful to the community of generous donors on this website that multiple times every year make my job easier with their giving.","fullyFundedDate":1755712584524,"projectUrl":"project/deserving-students-need-a-new-rug-home/9415833/","projectTitle":"Deserving Students Need a New Rug Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chestnut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4587848_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504833460638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4587848"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61653","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":920,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.9,"schoolId":61653,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ferryway School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ferryway School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/malden-public-schools/ferryway-school/61653"}