{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alfred Glickman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9486194,"projectId":8866069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in helping my classroom.\r\nThe children are thriving with the new materials for certain! \r\nThey were able to get through the mcas with their tools to help them focus which was such a beautiful thing for them. \r\nWe appreciate you so much! \r\nBecause of you are children and our school showed so much improvement in their scores. \r\nWe couldn't have done it without your support! You helped them succeed! You helped them have an outlet in a stressful time in their learning! \r\nThank you! \r\nMs Dressel","fullyFundedDate":1735653681779,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supported-environment/8866069/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supported Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dressel's Shining Stars","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dresselskindergartenclass"},{"teacherId":10188595,"projectId":9622651,"letterContent":"My students lit up with excitement when the new resources arrived. The room buzzed with curiosity as we unpacked everything. We immediately put the resources to use during our literacy centers, where students rotated through activities that supported reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary development. These resources have already started transforming how confidently my students approach their learning each day.\r\n\r\nStudents are more engaged, eager, and independent during small-group instruction. They love exploring the materials, and many have asked if they can use them during free-choice time because they, \"make learning fun.\" \r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons and projects, these resources will play a key role. We are beginning a unit focused on building stronger reading and writing stamina, and the new tools will help guide students through collaborative reading, text-dependent questions, and vocabulary routines. Thank you for giving my classroom the opportunity to grow, explore, and believe in what they can achieve—you've made a meaningful and lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755801526213,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-classroom-for-active-learning/9622651/","projectTitle":"A Calm Classroom for Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wurtzel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188595"},{"teacherId":6947436,"projectId":9669180,"letterContent":"I wish to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support for our Seat Sacks project. Your contribution has enabled us to maintain a well-organized and efficient classroom environment, ensuring that all necessary materials are readily accessible to our students. This improvement has significantly enhanced our ability to create a clean, structured, and productive learning space. \r\nThe seat sacks have proven invaluable in promoting organization and independence among our scholars. They allow students to locate their supplies quickly, minimizing disruptions and maximizing instructional time. Additionally, the color-coded system provides a clear visual reference for seating arrangements, benefiting both students and visitors.\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to supporting educational excellence.","fullyFundedDate":1758824364156,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-keep-kindergarteners-organize/9669180/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks Keep Kindergarteners Organized in Small Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Embury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6947436_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x423,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690506863890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/embury"},{"teacherId":7684095,"projectId":9601218,"letterContent":"Thank you for these sensory items and games! These resources have helped make dismissal time run smooth for all involved: students, staff, and drivers; it helps!\r\n\r\nNow students can squeeze some slime, play a game of cards, or work with some playdoh during this time of transition when nerves often need help to settle. \r\n\r\nThese incentives also motivate students to self-regulate, and eventually, they may not need incentives to make that happen. Eventually, they should self-regulate independently and that is the ultimate goal.","fullyFundedDate":1758636835216,"projectUrl":"project/playtime-meets-productivity-energizing/9601218/","projectTitle":"Playtime Meets Productivity: Energizing Dismissal Incentives with Sensory Toys!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7684095_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699491031355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angelamdumas"},{"teacherId":7684095,"projectId":9497710,"letterContent":"Thank you for these gorgeous uniforms! Thank you also for megaphones, pom poms, and bows! Our cheerleaders are going to lead our school and fans with pride and spirit in their new gear once the season starts.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see both our cheer squads in their full uniforms performing for our community. Thanks to you, all our cheerleaders can look and feel their best to do their best. You deserve a big shout out for making our squads shine!\r\n\r\nYour support will help our cheerleaders for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758386579883,"projectUrl":"project/cheer-cheer-cheer-we-need-more-gear/9497710/","projectTitle":"Cheer, Cheer, Cheer! We Need More Gear!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7684095_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699491031355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angelamdumas"},{"teacherId":5741391,"projectId":9521174,"letterContent":"The new sensory resources have had a wonderful impact on our classroom environment. The calm-down corner has become a favorite space where students can self-regulate and make positive choices when they need a break. The sensory items, such as the stuffed dinosaur, rainbow pillow, and Spiderman stuffie, are especially comforting to our PreK students. \r\nThe new rainbow curtains have also been a big hit—students walking by are instantly drawn to the bright, welcoming space. On the very first day, our sensory tiles supported a student with Autism in successfully calming down and rejoining class activities. Since adding these materials, we've noticed that students are more independent in managing their emotions, and we've had fewer challenges helping them reset because they have so many meaningful options to choose from.","fullyFundedDate":1755719894550,"projectUrl":"project/rainbow-calming-corner-where-big-feelin/9521174/","projectTitle":"Rainbow Calming Corner: Where Big Feelings Meet Sensory Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tierney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5741391_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535552134807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-tierney"},{"teacherId":8714838,"projectId":9149276,"letterContent":"Our kiddos use work hard all day and the expectations are high for them. Even though they might come in with supplies (and we provide them too), it is definitely challenging to keep up without needing a way to practice self-care! \r\n\r\nYour generosity keeps the enthusiasm for learning going! Words cannot express our gratitude for special community partners and donors like you.\r\n\r\nPlease know that students, teachers, and parents could not do what we do without your generous support. You are truly, truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1746741624232,"projectUrl":"project/environmental-modifications-for-self-car/9149276/","projectTitle":"Environmental Modifications for Self-Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8714838_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663719119590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8714838"},{"teacherId":8714838,"projectId":9140976,"letterContent":"Our kiddos use up school supplies VERY quickly! They work hard all day and the expectations are high for them. Even though they might come in with supplies (and we provide them too), it is definitely challenging to keep up! \r\n\r\nYour generosity keeps the enthusiasm for learning going! Words cannot express our gratitude for special community partners and donors like you.\r\n\r\nPlease know that students, teachers, and parents could not do what we do without your generous support. You are truly, truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1747245719001,"projectUrl":"project/help-depleted-resources-need-a-restock/9140976/","projectTitle":"HELP! Depleted Resources Need a Restock Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8714838_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663719119590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8714838"},{"teacherId":6947436,"projectId":9423555,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give towards: We Need Organization Bins So We Are Not Overstimulated! project. With the materials I was able to create center bins that fit nicely on the small shelves in our room. The bins are colored coded for both our reading and math centers, and the students can find the bins quickly and put them back independently. Again, thank you for donating to \"We Need Organization Bins So We Are Not Overstimulated project\". It means a lot to have support from community members and businesses to help fund projects that will allow my scholars to continue to be successful, organized and most importantly independent!","fullyFundedDate":1753397359561,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-organization-bins-so-we-are-not/9423555/","projectTitle":"We Need Organization Bins So We Are Not Overstimulated!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Embury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6947436_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x423,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690506863890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/embury"},{"teacherId":9225291,"projectId":9321784,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. My students began this year quite chatty. Offering them incentives to maintain an appropriate volume level during independent work has been very helpful. Each week, students are challenged with completing certain requirements for one of our online learning platforms. I will use the water bottle stickers as a reward for students who reach their goals. This will motivate others for the following weeks. \r\n\r\nStudents have loved coloring with the scented colored pencils in my \"take a break\" spot. I plan to use the scented bookmarks as a whole-class reward next month when students are independently reading during ELA small group time.","fullyFundedDate":1746785732048,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-incentives/9321784/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Incentives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225291"},{"teacherId":9225291,"projectId":9192343,"letterContent":"My students loved participating in our \"First Grade Foodies!\" enrichment camp! They had so much fun planting seeds and watching them grow. Now, we are harvesting them and continuing to cook with them! Students learned how to measure, mix and cut with the cooking supplies that were funded. For many students, this was their first opportunity to create their own food.\r\n\r\nI was able to integrate literacy into our \"Foodies\" group by tying our activities to children's books. This made for a powerful learning experience for my students!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me bring my love of both gardening and cooking to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746466691124,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-foodies/9192343/","projectTitle":"First Grade Foodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225291"},{"teacherId":5902585,"projectId":9609570,"letterContent":"I am grateful for your generosity and kindness. I am using my snacks as a class store. They are able to trade in their hard earned points for a great selection of goodies. My students have a long day and they get hungry throughout the day. Some of my students do not have food at home so this is also great for them to have something at home. \r\nMy students were just introduced to their classroom store this week, they were so excited to see the large selection of healthy snacks offered. \r\nI made a change from last year in second to this year in first grade. I am new to the grade, classroom and group of students. This donation is a great way for me to continue adding healthy snacks and other things to their classroom store. \r\nSending you a huge thank you from Glickman first grade!!!","fullyFundedDate":1756260148098,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-materials/9609570/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sbalbi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5902585_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658409988093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5902585"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69651","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":310,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":65.2,"schoolId":69651,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alfred Glickman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alfred Glickman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/alfred-glickman-elementary-school/69651"}