{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary M Walsh Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9098371,"projectId":10138897,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom engineering project! Because of your kindness, our students had access to materials such as clay, popsicle sticks, glue, scissors, and tape that brought learning to life through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nThese supplies were used during two exciting Project-Based Learning (PBL) units: Natural Disasters and Tiny Houses. Students applied their knowledge by designing, building, testing, and improving models that demonstrated their understanding of real-world concepts. During our Natural Disasters unit, students created structures designed to withstand different environmental challenges and explored how engineers solve problems to keep people safe. In our Tiny Houses project, students designed and constructed model homes while considering space, function, and the needs of a client.\r\n\r\nHaving access to these materials allowed students to think creatively, collaborate with classmates, and develop critical problem-solving skills. Instead of simply reading about engineering concepts, they were able to experience the engineering design process firsthand by planning, building, revising, and presenting their work.","fullyFundedDate":1776261495172,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-our-ideas/10138897/","projectTitle":"Engineering Our Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grasso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sophia-grasso"},{"teacherId":8811651,"projectId":10285304,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the donation of our dunk tank! The kids and adults had soooooo much fun at our Summer Splash event! We use this event as part of our PBIS program where students can earn points and buy the event as a reward and this years event was a huge hit!\r\n\r\nWe have rented the traditional dunk tank in the past and not only is it costly but the water is very cold and gets dirty causing less people to volunteer for it. The target was also very hard for our students to hit because they were not strong enough. This new version of a dunk tank that you have donated is far easier to operate and is more inclusive where even students can get \"dunked.\"\r\n\r\nThe dunk tank station was filled with laughs and cheers all day long and was the most talked about station! I am so excited that it is ours to keep and use again next year. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1779221596042,"projectUrl":"project/splashing-into-summer-break/10285304/","projectTitle":"Splashing into Summer Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacques","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8811651_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683057708210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8811651"},{"teacherId":10271529,"projectId":10137843,"letterContent":"If only you could see the children's faces when they have a box to open! They are always so eager to see what is inside. Your generous donation will keep my students engaged in their morning work every day. The binders are used for independent morning work. Putting them together requires time and resources. Laminating individual student tasks, using Velcro for ordering days of the week and months, matching, etc are just some of the independent work activities for students. The binders get a workout through the year so new ones are necessary. During the summer I will be creating the individualized binders for the students for the next school year. The three-hole punch is a wonderful addition. To make these books, this was needed. Our school one broke and the ones I have are too small for the laminated sheets. \r\n The place value blocks have been used with students quite a bit now. The other donations are used in the classroom daily. \r\n Pete and Bobbi, you have been tremendous supporters of our school. I truly appreciate all that you do for the students at Walsh Elementary. I heard you were at our school recently. I hope in the future I can thank you in person. Have a wonderful summer.","fullyFundedDate":1777991770971,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-needs-in-the-moment-and-in-the-f/10137843/","projectTitle":"Meeting Needs in the Moment and in the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763436573386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271529"},{"teacherId":7943582,"projectId":9944654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, our classroom has bins to organize and store our math centers. These bins have made a huge difference in keeping our materials neat, accessible, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nWith everything clearly organized, it is easier to quickly find the appropriate math centers for each unit. This allows us to spend less time searching for materials and more time engaged in meaningful hands-on learning. Our students are able to work more independently, and transitions between activities are smoother and more efficient.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create an organized learning environment where our kindergarteners can focus on building important math skills through engaging center activities. We are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' success.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767407857503,"projectUrl":"project/math-centers-made-easy/9944654/","projectTitle":"Math Centers Made Easy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7943582_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658191867652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7943582"},{"teacherId":8566175,"projectId":9970692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping provide classroom cameras for our students. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on both their learning and their excitement for school.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts of this project has been looking through the photos students have taken. Instead of seeing the classroom through my eyes, I get to see it through theirs. Students are documenting experiments, capturing important moments during group work, and recording interviews as they research natural hazards. Their photos tell the story of curious learners asking questions, working together, and discovering new ideas.\r\n\r\nThe cameras have also helped students take ownership of their learning. They are more engaged in discussions, more excited to share their findings, and more confident when presenting their work. What began as a research project has grown into an opportunity for students to become investigators, photographers, storytellers, and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this learning possible. Your generosity provided more than cameras. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766492320526,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-natural-hazards-through-projec/9970692/","projectTitle":"Exploring Natural Hazards Through Project-Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Keefe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8566175_orig.jpg?crop=1066,1066,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659925716598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8566175"},{"teacherId":9098371,"projectId":9874467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity has provided our students with materials that make a difference in their learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe computer mice have helped students navigate educational programs and complete online assignments more easily and efficiently. The headphones allow students to focus during independent work, listen to iReady lessons and educational videos, and participate in personalized learning activities without distractions. The binder clips help us stay organized by keeping important papers, projects, and classroom materials together.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the academic supplies, the Dum Dum pops and Jolly Ranchers have become exciting incentives that motivate students to work hard, show positive behavior, and celebrate their accomplishments. These small rewards help create a positive classroom environment where students feel recognized for their effort and success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and making a positive impact on the lives of our students. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763555553422,"projectUrl":"project/mice-make-learning-magnificent/9874467/","projectTitle":"Mice Make Learning Magnificent!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grasso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sophia-grasso"},{"teacherId":9098371,"projectId":10187789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity has provided our students with supplies that they use every day to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters you helped purchase allow students to highlight important details in their ELA books each week, helping them become stronger readers and thinkers. The pencils are used daily for writing, solving problems, and completing assignments across all subjects. The lined paper gives students a place to organize their notes, practice their writing, and record their learning. The erasable pens have become a favorite during small-group writing time, making writing more engaging and fun while giving students the confidence to revise and improve their work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have the tools they need to stay engaged, organized, and excited about learning. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1777991076095,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials/10187789/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grasso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sophia-grasso"},{"teacherId":10240823,"projectId":9939951,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom hygiene project! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom is stocked with essential supplies that help keep students healthy, comfortable, and ready to learn. One of the most exciting changes has been seeing how eager students are to wash their hands every day. It has become one of their favorite parts of our classroom routine!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a cleaner, safer environment where students can thrive. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping our students build healthy habits that will benefit them both in and out of school.","fullyFundedDate":1765723653373,"projectUrl":"project/essential-hygiene-supplies-to-keep-our-c/9939951/","projectTitle":"Essential Hygiene Supplies to Keep Our Classroom Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240823"},{"teacherId":7773230,"projectId":10183704,"letterContent":"Thank you for the headphones it has made a big difference in our classroom. The Children have been able to play music on the pianos and enjoy making their own music. They also like that all the headphones have a different color and they get to choose their favorite one. We have also been using them during work on the computer so that they can concentrate on the story that is being read to them. I would also like to thank you for the guitar picks because they enjoy playing the guitar and the ukelele with them. Again, thank you so much it means a lot to us.","fullyFundedDate":1776259099984,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-our-pianos/10183704/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Our Pianos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7773230"},{"teacherId":7773230,"projectId":10160749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help get us through the end of the school year. Our children have been enjoying the fruit snacks and goldfish during work centers and as an afternoon snack. We have also used the scooters during some rainy days for indoor recess. Pete the cat books are very popular in our classroom so when we received the box with the books, we had lots of smiles, and we enjoy reading them before the end of the day. Again, thank you for all of the materials, we couldn't do it without your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1776259101439,"projectUrl":"project/materials-to-help-as-we-finish-another-s/10160749/","projectTitle":"Materials to Help as We Finish Another School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7773230"},{"teacherId":9530753,"projectId":10271019,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with a color printer. Your generosity has already made a positive impact on my students. The ability to create colorful learning materials, visual supports, and engaging activities has helped make lessons more accessible and exciting for all learners.\r\n\r\nMy students love seeing their work displayed in vibrant color, and it has boosted their confidence and pride in their accomplishments. In our inclusion classroom, where students have diverse learning needs, these resources help ensure that every child feels successful, included, and motivated to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where all children can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1779027801158,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-in-full-color/10271019/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities in Full Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. R Moorhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9530753_orig.jpg?crop=635,635,x11,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715089427558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9530753"},{"teacherId":8811651,"projectId":10118144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of the water bottles and the stickers and markers to decorate them with! Every single student at Walsh received their very own water bottle at Field Day and were able to decorate them however the wanted and then took them home to keep.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they got to this station and loved how cute all of the stickers were! Some students chose to decorate them using sharpies to create their own drawings and designs. Some 5th graders also used them as yearbooks and had all of their friends and teachers sign them!\r\n\r\nThese water bottles were a fun and practical addition to our Field Day this year and we appreciate you making it a possibility!","fullyFundedDate":1772804158441,"projectUrl":"project/field-day-memories/10118144/","projectTitle":"Field Day Memories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacques","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8811651_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683057708210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8811651"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60899","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":232,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":62.0,"schoolId":60899,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary M Walsh Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary M Walsh Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/mary-walsh-elementary-school/60899"}