{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frank H Freedman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8688508,"projectId":9648891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us to start off this school year with all the supplies that we need to be successful! We are just wrapping up the end of Quarter 1 at our school, and there has been so much amazing growth in our math skills already. Students are loving being able to take ownership of their learning with the supplies that you helped to fund for them. Thank you for helping us stay organized. My students have really enjoyed having easy access to all of the materials that they need during our small group time. The bins that you helped provide us allow them to do that! \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support of our math goals this year.\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757509621717,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-organization-and-tools/9648891/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Organization, and Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joslyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8688508_orig.jpg?crop=1316,1316,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695474730565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8688508"},{"teacherId":183091,"projectId":9115647,"letterContent":"When I presented my example sculptures to my students and told them about our new materials and their projects, they were delighted! \r\nTo begin with, the students in Pre-K, K and 1st grade classes did, and continue to do, a lot of exploration and conversation using the Play Doh. Students test out different ways to manipulate the Play Doh with and without tools. Some make shapes, others make animals, foods and other things from their personal experience. For others, it's simply a sensory experience of feeling the Play Doh working between their fingers and palms of the hands. As students work, I have conversations with them, giving them the opportunity to develop both every day and art specific vocabulary.\r\nPlay Doh is also used as a preparation for their model magic projects. Before beginning their work with model magic, students are given a theme. With that theme in mind, students practice their ideas with the Play Doh, and look at reference pictures. This helps them to decide what they will make with the model magic and practice the necessary techniques. \r\nFor this project students had the following themes for model magic; grade Prek/K caterpillars, grade 1 monsters, grade 2 foods, grade 4 and 5 dragon eyes. \r\nOne thing they all had to do to create their sculptures, was mix marker into their model magic for all the colors they wanted. This was a great moment of discovery as students made color mixtures of primary colors to create secondary colors. They all had so much fun making their masterpieces!\r\nIn the end, each sculpture was made into a magnet. Students treasured their work. This project made a great impact on our delivery of curriculum but more importantly, it impacted their lives in a personal way.","fullyFundedDate":1746138597869,"projectUrl":"project/3d-art-for-all-students/9115647/","projectTitle":"3D Art for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/183091"},{"teacherId":9919023,"projectId":9227442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My Pre-K students and I truly appreciated the cap and gown sets and all the graduation materials. The children were so excited and surprised—they felt incredibly special wearing their caps and gowns, and it made our celebration so memorable.\r\nThe parents were just as thrilled and touched to see their little ones looking so proud and grown up. Your support made this milestone even more meaningful for our classroom and families.\r\nWe used everything with care, and it brought so much joy to our end-of-year celebration. Thank you again for helping us create such a beautiful memory!\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1744988986576,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-graduation/9227442/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919023"},{"teacherId":8936255,"projectId":9371499,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our autism classroom at Freeman Elementary school. Your thoughtful contribution is helping to create a more enriching, supportive, and engaging learning environment for our students—and for that, we are truly thankful.\r\n\r\nEvery child in our classroom brings unique strengths, challenges, and potential. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to provide resources that better meet their sensory, social, and academic needs. Whether it's specialized learning tools, sensory equipment, or simply creating a calm, welcoming space—they all make a real difference in our students' daily experience.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only supports learning but also sends a powerful message to our students: that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—students, staff, and families—thank you for being a part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1748229805302,"projectUrl":"project/invest-in-the-future-supporting-autism/9371499/","projectTitle":"Invest in the future: Supporting Autism Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Takyi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8936255_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747840404669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8936255"},{"teacherId":9578506,"projectId":9025291,"letterContent":"You guys help us create living environment for our kiddos. A very peaceful and organized set up for materials. Thank you for helping and donating always. writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in providing PreK materials for our classroom. Thanks to your donation, we now have a variety of resources that are making a significant impact on our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nThe new PreK materials are already enhancing the learning experience for my students in ways we couldn't have imagined before. From interactive books to hands-on learning tools, the materials are sparking creativity, curiosity, and excitement in our classroom. These resources are helping to build foundational skills in early literacy, numeracy, and social development—skills that will benefit my students for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly making a difference in their lives, and we are incredibly fortunate to have supporters like you who care about the future of education. Thank you again for helping us create a rich, engaging, and nurturing learning environment for our little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1742921083293,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-room-organization-and-socializatio/9025291/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Room Organization and Socialization Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9578506_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724809235813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578506"},{"teacherId":9578506,"projectId":8999614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom! The new resources have already made a huge impact on my students' learning experience. One of the most exciting moments was when my students first saw the materials—they were filled with curiosity and excitement! Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to explore and use them in our lessons.\r\n\r\nOne specific project we've been working on is [describe project, e.g., \"a hands-on math station using manipulatives to build number sense\" or \"a literacy center where students practice decoding skills with engaging books and word games\"]. Seeing my students actively engaged and building their skills with these new tools has been incredible.","fullyFundedDate":1735658672258,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-literacy-skills/8999614/","projectTitle":"Pre-k Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9578506_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724809235813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578506"},{"teacherId":9578506,"projectId":8916304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom! The new resources have already made a huge impact on my students' learning experience. One of the most exciting moments was when my students first saw the materials—they were filled with curiosity and excitement! Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to explore and use them in our lessons.\r\n\r\nOne specific project we've been working on is [describe project, e.g., \"a hands-on math station using manipulatives to build number sense\" or \"a literacy center where students practice decoding skills with engaging books and word games\"]. Seeing my students actively engaged and building their skills with these new tools has been incredible.","fullyFundedDate":1735658680758,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-pre-k-centers/8916304/","projectTitle":"Enhance Pre-K Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9578506_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724809235813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578506"},{"teacherId":9909371,"projectId":9082650,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share that Kindness Week was a wonderful success, and it's all thanks to your generosity! The students were so excited to receive their kindness punch cards, stickers, bracelets, candy and other fun prizes. From the moment we introduced the materials, there was a buzz of excitement in the air.\r\n\r\nThroughout the week, students eagerly took on the challenge of completing acts of kindness—holding doors open, sharing with others, inviting new friends to sit with them at lunch, and giving heartfelt compliments. It was heartwarming to see them go out of their way to be kind and inclusive, all while having fun and supporting one another. They were especially happy to hold the door for every teacher, in an attempt to receive a punch on their punch cards.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was during \"Secret Kindness Agent\" day, where students completed kindness missions without being discovered. Watching them light up with pride when they were praised for their kindness was truly special. Some of our students who were struggling with positive peer interactions were more than happy to give compliments and share items with other students. Us counselors noticed a more positive and supportive atmosphere in the classrooms and hallways, with students cheering each other on and actively trying to make each other's day better.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students learned that kindness isn't just about getting prizes—it's about making the people around them feel good and building a happier, more welcoming school environment. We're excited to keep the kindness going and make this a tradition that continues to grow each year.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making this experience possible. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1738114402788,"projectUrl":"project/fe-kindness-week/9082650/","projectTitle":"FE Kindness Week","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9909371"},{"teacherId":9578506,"projectId":8685396,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share how the new resources have been transforming our classroom! One project that stands out is our math-based sports analytics project, where students are using the data analysis tools we received to evaluate real-world sports statistics. They've been collecting data from basketball games, analyzing player performance, and using mathematical models to predict future outcomes. It's a fun, hands-on way to connect their passion for sports with their love of math, and they've been fully engaged in every step.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, there was an excited buzz in the room! Students immediately began experimenting with the software and tools, eager to dive into their new projects. They've loved having access to resources that make their learning feel more relevant to their interests, and it's given them a renewed sense of excitement about math. The materials are providing them with practical skills they can use in real-life situations, which has been a game-changer for their motivation.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next steps for this project involve applying the mathematical concepts they've learned to create predictive models based on their sports data. Students will present their findings to the class, and we're excited to showcase their work at an upcoming student exhibition. Your contributions are helping students learn in ways that are both educational and inspiring—thank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1730556768007,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-needs/8685396/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9578506_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724809235813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578506"},{"teacherId":9213191,"projectId":8947008,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support in providing my students with new speech and language manipulatives, mirrors, and make your own story felt storybooks. These materials have truly transformed our classroom and brought an unparalleled level of engagement and excitement to our speech and language sessions. \r\n\r\nAll my students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the new materials. Their faces lit up with curiosity and excitement. They could not wait to explore the colorful new manipulatives and dive into their sessions. The mirrors, in particular, have been a game changer, allowing students to visually observe their articulatory movements and make real time corrections. These tools have made speech therapy sessions more interactive and effective. \r\n\r\nOne specific project we recently did involve creating personalized storybooks. Each student designed their own story using the manipulatives to brainstorm and sequence their ideas. This activity not only enhanced their language and storytelling skills but also fostered creativity and confidence in expressing themselves. My students were making strong verbal expressions, sharing their storybook with me and their fellow peers. This activity focused on improving sentence structure and vocabulary usage. Moments like these are priceless and affirm the importance of having the right tools to support learning. \r\n\r\nWith these resources my students are building foundational skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Currently we are working on sequencing and narrative-building. Using the storybooks helps us to practice describing events in logical order. The mirrors are also very important tools that help students work on articulation goals, helping them achieve clearer and more confident speech. \r\n\r\nThese materials have not only enhanced my students' learning but have also reinvigorated my teaching. Having high-quality, engaging tools allows me to provide individualized and meaningful instruction that meets the diverse needs of my students. Your generosity has given us the opportunity to learn, grow, and celebrate achievements in ways we could not have imagined before. \r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Your kindness and support inspire me and my students every day. We are excited to continue using these resources to unlock new possibilities and reach new heights in our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1735658679961,"projectUrl":"project/reflecting-success/8947008/","projectTitle":"Reflecting Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9213191"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60881","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":252,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":67.0,"schoolId":60881,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frank H Freedman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Frank H Freedman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/frank-h-freedman-elementary-school/60881"}