{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winter Hill Community Innovation School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8043450,"projectId":10097131,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of art and sensory supplies for our students. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nBecause of supporters like you, we can continue our mission of providing a safe space and materials that help our students process their emotions. Your contribution is already helping children make art to express feelings during their affinity groups, and the materials have also helped build self-esteem and encouraged students to embrace their culture. \r\n\r\nWe want you to know that your generosity makes a real, tangible difference in our community. Without the dedicated support of donors like you, our work simply would not be possible because of limited resources for counselors. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your vital role in making this work happen.\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1777989862093,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-to-support-our-newcomer-st/10097131/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools to Support Our Newcomer Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043450_orig.jpg?crop=3712,3712,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630679347099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043450"},{"teacherId":10467102,"projectId":10241922,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of \"Crafting Confidence Through Creativity,\" my students have been able to experience art in a way that encourages them to take risks, try new things, and believe in their own creative abilities. The new materials have become an exciting part of our classroom, giving students the opportunity to experiment with different techniques and turn their ideas into something they can be proud of. Seeing their excitement when they first discovered the new supplies was truly special—they couldn't wait to get started!\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students who may initially say, \"I'm not good at art,\" become completely absorbed in the creative process. As they work, they discover that there isn't always one \"right\" answer in art, and that mistakes can become part of the process. We are continuing to build on these skills through our current projects, encouraging students to make choices, solve creative problems, and celebrate what makes their artwork unique. Thank you for helping create a classroom where my students can feel confident, creative, and proud of what they can accomplish!","fullyFundedDate":1780614061524,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-confidence-through-creativity/10241922/","projectTitle":"Crafting Confidence Through Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10467102_orig.png?crop=1500,1500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773941323635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10467102"},{"teacherId":8390056,"projectId":10097045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of 2nd grade math classroom supplies. It has been so wonderful to see the way students grab for tools like the expandable number lines to help them solve challenging problems. Students have been so much more able to make meaning of their math with tools like these. \r\n\r\nWe are especially excited to plan ahead for next year, aligning each math tool from this project to the units they should be introduced at. Thanks for making our math classrooms a place of success, meaning making and","fullyFundedDate":1772135106515,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-illustrative-math/10097045/","projectTitle":"Materials for Illustrative Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dodd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390056"},{"teacherId":5726536,"projectId":9956783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! The flexible seating chairs on the rug and wobble cushions have already made a big difference during our small group math intervention time. Students are more comfortable and engaged while working on math skills.\r\n\r\nProviding different seating options also gives students choice in how they learn best. The rug seats have been especially helpful during small group instruction on the rug. They help students stay in their own learning space while still feeling comfortable. \r\nThe wobble cushions have also been a great support for student focus. Many students benefit from being able to move a little while learning, and the cushions help them stay attentive during lessons. Thank you for making our classroom a more comfortable and engaging place for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771016324290,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-math-success/9956783/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalluri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5726536_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703250350581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5726536"},{"teacherId":10467102,"projectId":10162765,"letterContent":"Our classroom has truly transformed with these new supplies, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful. Keeping a tidy art room has always been part of our routine, but having reliable wipes available after painting and clay projects has made a huge difference. Students take even more pride in their cleanup process now—they know they have the tools to leave the space better than they found it, and they rise to that expectation.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during a recent clay project. As students finished sculpting, they naturally transitioned into cleanup mode without reminders. They worked together to wipe tables, organize tools, and reset the room. It felt less like a chore and more like part of the creative process. Watching them take ownership of their space showed just how much they value both the materials and the environment we share.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They immediately noticed the difference—everything felt more \"official,\" like a real artist's studio. That sense of pride translated into how carefully they used and maintained the materials.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're continuing our exploration of mixed media, combining painting and clay techniques into more complex projects. Students will soon begin a collaborative piece where they'll create individual components that come together into a larger installation. Alongside developing their artistic skills, they'll keep practicing responsibility and care for our classroom space.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students not just materials, but the opportunity to grow as artists and as a thoughtful, respectful community.","fullyFundedDate":1774488911216,"projectUrl":"project/take-ownership-of-a-tidy-art-room/10162765/","projectTitle":"Take Ownership of a Tidy Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10467102_orig.png?crop=1500,1500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773941323635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10467102"},{"teacherId":7349570,"projectId":6423294,"letterContent":"Thank so you much for your constant support of my projects. It can be really difficult to navigate teaching 5th grade without the supplies needed to support the students in my classroom and I could not possibly provide all the supplies without your support. \r\n Having headphones available to my students (and a way to store them) has been invaluable. We have used them for testing, classwork, enrichment and more. Our new reading curriculum has audio book companions for all of the text we are reading and knowing that ALL students can access our shared text with the help of headphones has been such a huge support for student learning.","fullyFundedDate":1651622480035,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-5th-grade/6423294/","projectTitle":"Headphones for 5th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Payette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7349570_orig.jpg?crop=444,444,x22,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595522931345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7349570"},{"teacherId":8043450,"projectId":9721267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing snacks for our affinity group. Your kindness helped create a welcoming and inclusive space where students could connect, share experiences, and feel supported.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as snacks made a meaningful difference by bringing students together and helping them feel valued and comfortable. We are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting students and fostering community. The snacks were not only used for affinity groups but also to support students throughout state testing. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764164111028,"projectUrl":"project/building-belonging-supporting-affinity/9721267/","projectTitle":"Building Belonging: Supporting Affinity Groups for Newcomer Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043450_orig.jpg?crop=3712,3712,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630679347099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043450"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41027","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":388,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.3,"schoolId":41027,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Winter Hill Community Innovation School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Winter Hill Community Innovation School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/somerville-public-schools/winter-hill-community-elementary-school/41027"}