{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Orchard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1952966,"projectId":9890408,"letterContent":"Thank you, so much for supporting Power Up: Rechargeable Energy Solutions for Hummingbird Robotics! Having the rechargeable power packs has been very cost efficient for me. My students are able to work on their projects for longer periods of time without worrying about needing to replace the batteries since running the sensors, servo motors and lights can drain the batteries fast. We can leave the projects on and available for others to come and see also since we aren't worried about a drained battery causing the project to run smoothly or correctly. They have saved me money as well as I am not constantly buying batteries to make sure there is enough power available to run their projects correctly. Your support has aloud us to create many projects and will continue to help us save money in the future! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768178193377,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-rechargeable-energy-solutions/9890408/","projectTitle":"Power Up: Rechargeable Energy Solutions for Hummingbird Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1952966_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505247176190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-costigan"},{"teacherId":1952966,"projectId":9880643,"letterContent":"Thank you, so much for supporting Power Up: Rechargeable Energy Solutions for Hummingbird Robotics! Having the rechargeable power packs has been very cost efficient for me. My students are able to work on their projects for longer periods of time without worrying about needing to replace the batteries since running the sensors, servo motors and lights can drain the batteries fast. We can leave the projects on and available for others to come and see also since we aren't worried about a drained battery causing the project to run smoothly or correctly. They have saved me money as well as I am not constantly buying batteries to make sure there is enough power available to run their projects correctly. Your support has aloud us to create many projects and will continue to help us save money in the future! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763592689725,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-rechargeable-energy-solutions/9880643/","projectTitle":"Power Up: Rechargeable Energy Solutions for Hummingbird Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1952966_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505247176190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-costigan"},{"teacherId":9523352,"projectId":9868329,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for supporting this project! Because of your generosity, I am truly able to see a meaningful difference in my classroom. With your support, my students are becoming much more willing and motivated to participate in their Check-In/Check-Out process each day. Having tangible incentives available has made the system more exciting and meaningful for them!!!! \r\n\r\nWhen students see the prizes in the reward bin that were funded through your support, they become genuinely motivated to work toward their goals; which was not happening prior. They are putting in greater effort, demonstrating improved behavior, and taking more ownership of their daily progress so they can earn the opportunity to select one of the amazing prizes. It has helped turn the Check-In/Check-Out routine into something they look forward to rather than something they feel reluctant about.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these small moments of success and celebration can make a big difference in building confidence, perseverance, and positive habits in school\r\n.\r\nI truly cannot thank you enough for helping make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769645369292,"projectUrl":"project/prize-bin-for-the-win/9868329/","projectTitle":"Prize Bin for the Win!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523352"},{"teacherId":5702736,"projectId":9744883,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for generous donation to my classroom. It always surprises me that people are always willing to support me and the students of Indian Orchard. This year I have 22 students and keeping laptops charged and in a safe location in the classroom is essential to learning every day. Overnight I have students charge their laptops so that every morning they come in and they are ready to use. Students use their laptops for iReady reading small groups and math small groups. Also, we are getting ready by typing all our writing assignments on our laptops too. So that by the end of the day, most laptops need to be charged for the same thing the next day. It comes in handy having this charging station.","fullyFundedDate":1763592687946,"projectUrl":"project/safe-charging/9744883/","projectTitle":"Safe Charging","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baurle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5702736_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534954833530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5702736"},{"teacherId":6566036,"projectId":9750391,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for your contribution to our classroom community. It was a wonderful day when we got to unbox our supplies and enjoy them together as a class! \r\nThe items provided truly helped to make our classroom a more responsive place to sensory needs as well as aiding in creating joy while learning! I have noticed over my career that students who find learning fun have increased engagement in lessons. \r\nOne student favorite of these items was definitely the squishy bear fidgets. One had even been named and has become our class mascot.\r\nThank you again for your belief in my students and classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760741641160,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-fun/9750391/","projectTitle":"Make Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McSweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6566036"},{"teacherId":3985103,"projectId":5040484,"letterContent":"Teaching through the pandemic was an experience, to say the least. With so much unknown, we didn't know what to expect. \r\n\r\nThese supplies made us feel safer as we returned to school. We were able to follow CDC guidelines because of the supply of hand sanitizer, face masks, and Lysol wipes. They helped us keep the classroom germ free and clean during those most challenging days.\r\nBecause of you, we were able to get back to some form of normal, to focus on learning, and finding ways to be together.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1596668917931,"projectUrl":"project/learning-from-a-distance/5040484/","projectTitle":"Learning from a Distance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFarlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3985103_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475862407000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3985103"},{"teacherId":8092626,"projectId":9359408,"letterContent":"We are using the Game Time = Brain Out materials during math and literacy centers to strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. One standout moment was during a small-group rotation when students worked together to solve a logic-based game. They were verbalizing their thinking, taking turns explaining strategies, and encouraging one another when a challenge felt tricky. It was exciting to watch students who sometimes struggle with traditional paper-and-pencil tasks feel confident and successful through hands-on learning.\r\nAs soon as the materials were introduced, students' eyes lit up and they eagerly asked, \"When do we get to play?\" They were especially drawn to the bright colors and interactive nature of the games. Many students didn't even realize they were practicing academic skills—they thought they were just having fun. The joy, curiosity, and engagement were truly priceless.","fullyFundedDate":1757509106688,"projectUrl":"project/game-time-brain-time/9359408/","projectTitle":"Game Time = Brain Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8092626_orig.jpg?crop=1919,1919,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690934555624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092626"},{"teacherId":9130326,"projectId":9380909,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating and improving our classroom library. The library is utilized every day and the book you have provided have given students an opportunity to engage in a diverse set of topics. As a teacher, our hope is always to see kids find a love for reading. With your help, I have seen my students excited to fine the new books and read them with a buddy, become more curious about a topic, or simple get lost in the book. The wall decals put around the library has also creating a more welcoming, colorful environment for students to get comfortable and grab a book. \r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a positive impact on young readers and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758474628184,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-library/9380909/","projectTitle":"Diverse Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fabrycki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130326_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755706513183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130326"},{"teacherId":8958228,"projectId":9491033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom in providing us with our STEM bins. My students get so excited to use them and it has been a great motivator for them. When using the bins, the students get a chance to work on their ability to work together and use their imaginations in a organized and structured way. \r\n\r\nI love seeing them share and be so kind and supportive of their peers as they explore the STEM tools and learn through playing with one another. \r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757509112729,"projectUrl":"project/stem-center-starters/9491033/","projectTitle":"STEM Center Starters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8958228_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709493591732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958228"},{"teacherId":8958228,"projectId":9348893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe carts that you sent have helped to keep me and my students organized in our day to day tasks and encourages them to be responsible for their own materials and learning. This increased independence sets my students up for success not only in second grade, but in the years to come as they approach the upper elementary grades. \r\n\r\nThe chair has helped me in my teaching of small group allowing my to smoothly move between students to provide individualized support. Thank you so much for your continued support of my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757509106358,"projectUrl":"project/student-supplies-center-stars/9348893/","projectTitle":"Student Supplies Center Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8958228_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709493591732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958228"},{"teacherId":9041506,"projectId":9423066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your selfless donation.My students have been utilizing all of the tools that have been donated.\r\n\r\nThe conversation cards really got us to get to know each other at the beginning of the school year. Our exercise dices are keeping us moving and in shape. They're overall favorite by far, is the weighted animals. Everyday different child gets to sit with one and having so many children this year with different social emotional needs. These animals have made such an impact. Not only on their emotional regulation but also their focus in learning, they read to them, snuggle them. They have also named the animals open house.Those were some of the first thing they showed all their parents.","fullyFundedDate":1753745092989,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-minds-and-bodies/9423066/","projectTitle":"Healthy Minds and Bodies.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Malley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9041506_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723483630057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9041506"},{"teacherId":8092626,"projectId":9390081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students books that reflect who they are. The moment they saw characters who look like them, speak like them, and share similar experiences, their faces lit up. Several students said, \"This book is like me!\" and immediately wanted to read and share with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping us build an inclusive, welcoming classroom library where every child feels seen and valued. Your support is giving my 2nd graders the chance to connect with stories that truly matter to them. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping our library grow in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1748824735449,"projectUrl":"project/books-like-me-books-like-you/9390081/","projectTitle":"Books Like Me, Books Like You","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8092626_orig.jpg?crop=1919,1919,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690934555624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092626"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60885","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":580,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"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":73.8,"schoolId":60885,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Indian Orchard Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Indian Orchard Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/indian-orchard-elementary-school/60885"}