{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Orchard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9523352,"projectId":9992009,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sheer gratititude for your contribution on this project. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who donated to help me support my fellow staff members and their classrooms. Your generosity allows our educators to have access to resources that make their classrooms more welcoming, engaging, and supportive places for our students to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nAs a school counselor, one of my favorite parts of my role is being able to support not only our students, but also the amazing staff members who show up for them every single day. Your donations help me provide teachers with materials and resources that make their classroom journeys a little easier and remind them that the work they do is seen, valued, and appreciated.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to invest in our school community. Your kindness reaches far beyond the items purchased—it supports our teachers, strengthens our classrooms, and ultimately makes a difference for every student who walks through our doors. We are so thankful to have you as part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1778105395325,"projectUrl":"project/chromebook-corner/9992009/","projectTitle":"Chromebook Corner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523352"},{"teacherId":8682744,"projectId":10529904,"letterContent":"These donations will have a meaningful impact on our preschool students by helping us create a dramatic play area that feels like a real-life environment where children can learn through play.\r\n\r\nThe baby clothes will allow students to practice dressing and caring for the baby dolls. Through this type of pretend play, children can develop independence, fine motor skills, empathy, and nurturing behaviors while practicing everyday routines they see at home.\r\n\r\nThe community helper clothing will give students opportunities to dress up and explore different roles within their community. They can pretend to be doctors, firefighters, teachers, store workers, and other community helpers while learning about the important jobs people have in the world around them.\r\n\r\nOur cashier and store materials will make the dramatic play experience even more realistic. Students will be able to pretend to shop, work as a cashier, exchange play money, count items, take turns, and communicate with their classmates.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials will transform our dramatic play area into a hands-on learning environment. While the children may feel like they are simply playing, they will be building language, social-emotional, math, problem-solving, fine motor, and communication skills. These donations will give our students the opportunity to learn about real-life experiences in a fun, safe, and engaging way.","fullyFundedDate":1789603916014,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-area/10529904/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play Area","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8682744_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726250739381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8682744"},{"teacherId":10536071,"projectId":10347265,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and support. Because of your kindness, my students will have access to resources that will enrich their learning, encourage their growth, and help create a classroom where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nAs a new teacher, it means so much to know that there are people who believe in investing in children and education. Your contribution is more than just a donation—it is an investment in my students' confidence, curiosity, and future. Your support will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences, and I am truly grateful for your willingness to help make our classroom a place where every child has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping turn this project into a reality. Your generosity and compassion are deeply appreciated, and we are incredibly thankful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nMacKenzie DeVries\r\nPLC Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1782694194940,"projectUrl":"project/new-beginnings-for-myself-and-my-learner/10347265/","projectTitle":"New Beginnings for Myself and My Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10536071"},{"teacherId":9206950,"projectId":10242509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first grade classroom! Because of your donation, my students will have access to chair pockets, fidgets, and flexible seating that will help create a more organized, comfortable, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe chair pockets will help students keep their learning materials organized and easily accessible, while also encouraging independence and responsibility. The fidgets and flexible seating will give students additional tools to help them stay comfortable, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day. These resources will support the different learning and sensory needs of our young students and help create a classroom where everyone feels supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and helping my first graders have the tools and environment they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1785803725517,"projectUrl":"project/new-grade-new-materials/10242509/","projectTitle":"New Grade, New Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9206950_orig.png?crop=143,143,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777559216136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9206950"},{"teacherId":9206950,"projectId":9342635,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw our new classroom supplies! Their faces lit up as they explored the materials and eagerly talked about all the ways we could use them. We are already using these resources every day to support learning, creativity, and independence. From writing and math activities to hands-on projects and collaborative learning, having the supplies we need helps every student fully participate and be successful.\r\n\r\nOne special moment has been watching students take ownership of the materials by learning how to use and care for them responsibly. As we continue through the school year, these supplies will support our reading, writing, math, and classroom projects while helping students build independence and confidence. Thank you to our generous donors for helping create a positive, engaging classroom where my students have the tools they need to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1748297846659,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-20252026/9342635/","projectTitle":"Supplies for 2025/2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9206950_orig.png?crop=143,143,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777559216136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9206950"},{"teacherId":9041506,"projectId":9926938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my students and classroom. Students were extremely happy and grateful. The hats and gloves were extremely helpful to all of my students, but especially to those that walk to and from school. This past winter was a tough one for my walkers to get to school. Being able to give out hats and gloves to them kept them toasty when walking to and from school.\r\n\r\nA couple of favorite items were the floor seats, and the weighted animals. Every morning I would randomly choose student names and allow them to sit on a floor seat for the day or choose a weighted animal to sit with them. Once students realized that was a part of our morning routines, they began to get to school earlier so they didn't miss out on the selection time. \r\n\r\nThe floor seats allowed students to be closer to instruction and not be bound to sitting traditionally at a desk. They were able to stretch their legs and work comfortably. The weighted animals were so helpful to those students that had trouble with regulating their emotions. If another student was using the animal and seen someone else was in more need, they would share them which also helped build relationships. So thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1767369776966,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-cozy-winter-supplies/9926938/","projectTitle":"Clean and Cozy Winter Supplies","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":6566036,"projectId":10178571,"letterContent":"This project has truly been such a privilege to have funded. Receiving these materials before the end of the school year has allowed me to prepare for a smooth and successful start to the new school year as I get ready to welcome my next group of amazing students.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see my students walk into a classroom that is fully stocked, welcoming, and ready for them from the very first day. These supplies will become an important part of our daily learning, giving students the tools they need to learn, grow, stay engaged, and connect with our grade-level standards.\r\n\r\nHaving these materials prepared ahead of time also allows me to begin the school year feeling confident and ready to focus on what matters most—creating meaningful learning experiences and building a positive classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1778024331271,"projectUrl":"project/spring-refresh/10178571/","projectTitle":"Spring Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McSweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6566036"},{"teacherId":6566036,"projectId":10100080,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in my classroom and providing my students with the opportunity to welcome new supplies this spring. My students are always so excited when we receive a delivery, and it truly creates a special sense of excitement in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards quickly became an essential part of our daily learning. We used them every day during math and reading lessons, allowing students to actively participate, share their thinking, and demonstrate their understanding. It was wonderful to see how engaged and enthusiastic they were while using them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom. Thank you for supporting my students, investing in their education, and making me feel valued and appreciated as an educator and member of the DonorsChoose community. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771342505258,"projectUrl":"project/spring-refresh/10100080/","projectTitle":"Spring Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McSweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6566036"},{"teacherId":9206950,"projectId":9636943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, my students now have access to a laptop cart and computer mice that will help make technology more accessible and engaging throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThese resources will allow my students to participate more independently in educational programs, research, writing activities, and other important learning opportunities. The computer mice will also make navigating technology easier for young learners as they continue developing their computer skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create more opportunities for my students to learn, explore, and grow. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in our classroom. Thank you for helping provide my students with the tools they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1757539198206,"projectUrl":"project/carts-and-mice/9636943/","projectTitle":"Carts and Mice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9206950_orig.png?crop=143,143,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777559216136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9206950"},{"teacherId":3985103,"projectId":5472176,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students now have the tools they need to feel comfortable, prepared, and excited to learn each day. The colored pencils, markers, pencil pouches, flexible seating stools, tissues, and name plates have all become part of our daily classroom routines in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nStudents use their pencil pouches every day to stay organized and responsible for their own supplies, which has helped build independence and reduce lost materials. The colored pencils and markers have brought our lessons to life—whether students are illustrating their writing, showing their thinking in math, or creating visual projects, they now have the tools to express themselves more clearly and creatively. The stools have been a favorite addition, giving students flexible seating options that help them stay focused and comfortable during small group work and independent tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were thrilled to have brand-new supplies just for them, and there was a noticeable sense of pride as they set up their pencil pouches and saw their names on their new name plates. Even something as simple as having tissues readily available has made a difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and keeping students comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we're able to continue building a classroom environment where students feel prepared, valued, and engaged. Moving forward, students will use these materials to support deeper learning through writing projects, collaborative group work, and hands-on activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom community. Thank you for helping create a space where my students can thrive each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1616716332181,"projectUrl":"project/returning-to-school/5472176/","projectTitle":"Returning to School!","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":3985103,"projectId":4925763,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students now have the tools they need to feel comfortable, prepared, and excited to learn each day. The colored pencils, markers, pencil pouches, flexible seating stools, tissues, and name plates have all become part of our daily classroom routines in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nStudents use their pencil pouches every day to stay organized and responsible for their own supplies, which has helped build independence and reduce lost materials. The colored pencils and markers have brought our lessons to life—whether students are illustrating their writing, showing their thinking in math, or creating visual projects, they now have the tools to express themselves more clearly and creatively. The stools have been a favorite addition, giving students flexible seating options that help them stay focused and comfortable during small group work and independent tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were thrilled to have brand-new supplies just for them, and there was a noticeable sense of pride as they set up their pencil pouches and saw their names on their new name plates. Even something as simple as having tissues readily available has made a difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and keeping students comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we're able to continue building a classroom environment where students feel prepared, valued, and engaged. Moving forward, students will use these materials to support deeper learning through writing projects, collaborative group work, and hands-on activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom community. Thank you for helping create a space where my students can thrive each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1594997238606,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-fresh-start/4925763/","projectTitle":"New Year, Fresh Start","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":3584269,"projectId":6837650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. It was to purchase library books that highlight characters from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The students were thrilled to see characters that looked like them on the covers of books on display. This has increased interest and engagement and reading. Students love to come down to the library during family events to show their parents our library and their favorite books. The parents are equally impressed by what they see as the publishing world has become much more diverse since they were in school.\r\n I am a strong believer in the idea that they have to be able to \"see it to believe it\" and this goes for seeing protagonists in books. They are the heroes of their own stories. These books help them see themselves as the heroes. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1663721375109,"projectUrl":"project/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/6837650/","projectTitle":"A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3584269_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x277,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587417498065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3584269"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60885","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":580,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":73.7,"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"}