{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roger L Putnam Vocational Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9263048,"projectId":9413296,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our school outreach project with friendship bracelets and a positive affirmation board. Because of you, my students are spreading kindness in a tangible way—and learning that small actions can create a big ripple effect throughout a school community.\r\n\r\nHow we're using the new resources\r\nWe are using the materials to create handmade friendship bracelets and build a positive affirmation board to share with others during school outreach. Students design bracelets with colors and patterns that match specific messages (friendship, confidence, courage, belonging), and we attach a short note or affirmation to each one. At the same time, we're creating an affirmation board filled with uplifting messages students can add to and take from—encouraging peers to grab a message when they need a boost.\r\n\r\nOne meaningful moment happened during planning: students started suggesting affirmations they wished they had heard before—things like \"You matter,\" \"You belong here,\" and \"You can do hard things.\" They weren't just completing a project; they were thinking about how to support someone else who might be having a tough day. Seeing them choose words carefully because they wanted them to truly help someone was incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nHow students reacted when they first saw the materials\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were instantly excited. They wanted to sort the beads, compare colors, and start designing right away. Several students who are usually quiet jumped in with creativity and leadership—offering pattern ideas, organizing materials, and volunteering to write affirmation messages. The room felt hopeful and energized, like we were building something that really mattered.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are learning empathy, collaboration, and leadership while creating something positive for others. Thank you for helping us bring encouragement and connection into our school community—one bracelet and one uplifting message at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1755716669098,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-action-take-what-you-need/9413296/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Action: Take What You Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9263048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739914054358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/biztech"},{"teacherId":9263048,"projectId":9826605,"letterContent":"Because of you, my students have been able to turn creativity into purpose—learning how a small idea, made by hand, can make a real difference.\r\n\r\nHow we're using the new resources\r\nWe're using the crochet materials to launch a student-run social enterprise centered on handmade items with a mission. Students are learning crochet skills step-by-step, then applying those skills to create products we can share or sell to support a cause. We've set up \"production teams\" where students take on roles like pattern reader, quality checker, supply manager, and marketing designer. It's been powerful to watch them build both a craft and a business mindset at the same time.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are learning more than crochet. They're learning planning, patience, teamwork, and how to use their talents to help others. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to create with their hands—and lead with their hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1764703465394,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-business-stitching-success-th/9826605/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Business: Stitching Success through Crochet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9263048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739914054358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/biztech"},{"teacherId":9263048,"projectId":9412554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Entrepreneurs for Good: Launching Student-Run Social Enterprises.\" Because of you, my students have been able to move from talking about entrepreneurship to actually doing it—building real ideas, testing them, and learning how business can be used to make a positive impact.\r\n\r\nHow we're using the new resources\r\nWe're using the materials as the foundation for our student-run social enterprise work. Students are working in teams to design a mission-driven product or service, identify a community need, and create a simple business plan to address it. The resources have helped us run our classroom like a small business incubator—students are brainstorming, budgeting, creating prototypes, and practicing how to communicate their \"why\" to an audience.","fullyFundedDate":1759797307957,"projectUrl":"project/entrepreneurs-for-good-launching-studen/9412554/","projectTitle":"Entrepreneurs for Good: Launching Student-Run Social Enterprises","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9263048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739914054358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/biztech"},{"teacherId":9566371,"projectId":9473301,"letterContent":"Your help and assistance has helped to create such a fun and inviting space. Other students and teachers walk by the room, and come in and say things like, \"Wow this room is really welcoming and warm\". Students ask how can they transfer in? \r\n\r\nI also enjoy arriving at my class everyday. I am excited to flick on my lights, and start the day! With that energy, I am ready to help change the world. \r\n\r\nThank you again, for making our world a bigger place and a greater place to learn and live for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1757544370474,"projectUrl":"project/safe-yet-fun/9473301/","projectTitle":"Safe, Yet Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9566371_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729030895281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9566371"},{"teacherId":8646571,"projectId":9599847,"letterContent":"Your generosity is greatly appreciated by our students. We have already used the materials you have provided to create quite a few science based projects. The student don't have to share the few crayons, pencils, or markers we already had and now there is enough for all of our students. \r\n\r\nThe fidget toys are very popular among our students as well. We like to do learning games as exam reviews or just for fun and they love picking their favorite toys out of the basket. Having access to these toys help a lot of students be able to complete assignments and stay focused.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for these donations. May you be blessed in every way!","fullyFundedDate":1755736838870,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-fidget-toy-supplies-for-our-clas/9599847/","projectTitle":"Art and Fidget Toy Supplies for our classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8646571_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724026925549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8646571"},{"teacherId":6746516,"projectId":9469338,"letterContent":"I am very grateful for your support with this project. The supplies you helped to provide have allowed for my students to work creatively and collaboratively on tasks throughout lessons. Students have created products to demonstrate their understanding in different ways using craft supplies, such as art paper, glue and colored pencils, brainstormed together using post-it notes, and as a class using the giant chart paper.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to use these supplies throughout the rest of the school year to enrich our learning and foster more collaboration and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1753745095946,"projectUrl":"project/foster-collaboration-and-creativity/9469338/","projectTitle":"Foster Collaboration and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6746516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753012684957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6746516"},{"teacherId":9550367,"projectId":9368644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to our classroom. Having the materials my students need in order to fully engage with their education truly does elevate the classroom experience. It makes them feel respected and cared for. It also makes the flow of class seemless. With the poster paper we were able to make incredible projects where students researched an emerging nation state in the Medieval period and then communicated that threw the poster. We were then able to do a gallery walk of the posters with the sticky notes. This type of project really engages kids and keeps them engaged and learning \r\nSticky notes in general have been a great way for students to interact with the material and with each other. We use them in activities weekly in order to analyze maps, images, and each other's work. Recently we used them to compare maps from 1482 and 1507 to gain a better understanding about how people at the time viewed the world with the information available to them. When students are able to discuss and have a visual, the learning lasts much longer. \r\nThank you so much again for making all of this possible! I am grateful to all the donors who chose to support this project among so many deserving ones.","fullyFundedDate":1748296511714,"projectUrl":"project/ms-cloonans-engaging-classroom/9368644/","projectTitle":"Ms. Cloonan's Engaging Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cloonan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9550367"},{"teacherId":9263048,"projectId":9412523,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to bring pedal bikes for at-desk movement and fidget support into our classroom. Because of you, my students now have a healthy, quiet way to move their bodies while staying engaged in learning—and it has made an immediate difference.\r\n\r\nHow we're using the new resources\r\nWe're using the pedal bikes during independent work time, reading, and longer lessons when students typically struggle to sit still. we also use them as an option for students who need movement breaks to reset and refocus. The bikes have become a positive tool for self-regulation—students can get their energy out without disrupting others, and then return to tasks with better focus.\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have a supportive way to manage fidgeting, increase focus, and feel more comfortable in the classroom. Thank you for giving them the movement tools they need to learn at their best.","fullyFundedDate":1750603352001,"projectUrl":"project/focus-in-motion-pedal-bikes-for-a-bette/9412523/","projectTitle":"Focus in Motion: Pedal Bikes for a Better Business Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9263048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739914054358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/biztech"},{"teacherId":6494697,"projectId":9267056,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are engaging with technology in ways that are transforming the classroom experience. While many of us use technology daily at home, in schools it becomes a powerful tool for collaboration, creativity, and individualized learning.\r\n\r\nThe new devices and programs allow students to practice skills at their own pace, revisit challenging material, and explore interactive lessons that bring abstract concepts to life. With immediate feedback and access to a wide range of resources, students are gaining confidence and independence in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided tools but has also opened doors—making learning more inclusive, dynamic, and engaging for every student.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' future.","fullyFundedDate":1746512576137,"projectUrl":"project/charged-for-success/9267056/","projectTitle":"Charged for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Croteau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6494697_orig.jpg?crop=1110,1110,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718652089465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6494697"},{"teacherId":10048417,"projectId":9390903,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! As you can see, my senior class is ready to get reading this empowering book! We start out book study, with the help of our school librarian, the week of October, 6th. We will be visiting the library each week to dive into the contents of each chapter, until we finish the entire book. \r\n\r\nI am very hopeful Atomic Habits will empower my senior class to start making small changes in their lives that will soon create huge changes. \r\n\r\nAgain, we are so greatful for your donation and we're excited to read this book!","fullyFundedDate":1749148627005,"projectUrl":"project/atomic-habits-a-business-tech-book-stud/9390903/","projectTitle":"Atomic Habits: a Business Tech Book Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048417_orig.png?crop=473,473,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748879271868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048417"},{"teacherId":4396798,"projectId":8997817,"letterContent":"This project started with library intern students completing an end of the semester project which included creating booklists they researched and were interested in purchasing for our school library community. These students were elated when they saw the books come in from DonorsChoose and that their ideas were brought to fruition by donors that believe in the importance of literacy and diverse books. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting student led book choices for our school library and providing books that can be mirrors and windows for our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1742913162920,"projectUrl":"project/by-students-for-students-students-requ/8997817/","projectTitle":"By Students, for Students: Students Request Diverse Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4396798_orig.png?crop=439,439,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682707504275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4396798"},{"teacherId":4396798,"projectId":9251541,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our school library. Students love using the library during their down time and it helps to have supplies to support their interests in self-directed activities. \r\n\r\nStudents have a hectic, busy school day and not a lot of freedom, so when they come into the library during lunches or after school it's nice for them to choose a puzzle, a game, or coloring pages to decompress alone or have fun with friends. The supplies you helped fund have an impact on the daily lives of my students in such a positive way.","fullyFundedDate":1753397357490,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-self-directed-activities-in/9251541/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Self-Directed Activities in the School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4396798_orig.png?crop=439,439,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682707504275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4396798"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60897","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1382,"numTeachers":132,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":60.6,"schoolId":60897,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roger L Putnam Vocational Technical Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roger L Putnam Vocational Technical Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/roger-l-putnam-vocational-tech-high-school/60897"}