{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Samuel Bowles Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7633168,"projectId":9946552,"letterContent":"My students have been able to successfully hear their laptops. This allows for them to be able to interact with their laptops and learn in both reading in math. \r\n\r\nThese headphones will be used for years to come, as students are reminded how to take care of their materials. I have been able to see an impact from this year compared to the years before, when we did not have headphones. \r\n\r\nStudents can focus and do better with the use of their headphones. My students have also loved having the ability to interact better with their laptops.","fullyFundedDate":1774914379870,"projectUrl":"project/hearing-is-learning/9946552/","projectTitle":"Hearing is Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7633168_orig.jpg?crop=1101,1101,x140,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604862412848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7633168"},{"teacherId":8644453,"projectId":9468013,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of headphones for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe headphones provide students with the opportunity to focus on their work, access digital learning programs, and participate in individualized instruction without distractions. They have helped create a more productive learning environment where students can work independently and confidently.\r\n\r\nOur students are excited to use these new resources, and we are already seeing the positive impact they have on engagement and learning. Your kindness and commitment to education are truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students succeed. We are grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755732282371,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-help-us-focus/9468013/","projectTitle":"Headphones Help us Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cousineau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644453_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y532&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661299207615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8644453"},{"teacherId":8644453,"projectId":9296941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your donations, our students now have access to engaging, hands-on learning materials that are helping make literacy and learning more exciting every day.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Word Pop game has quickly become a favorite during literacy centers. Students are eagerly practicing spelling, sight words, and word-building skills while having fun. The rhyming and sound-sorting activities are helping students strengthen their phonics and language skills through interactive play.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom. These materials are not only supporting academic growth, but they are also increasing student engagement, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. Seeing our students actively engaged with these new resources is a wonderful reminder of the impact your generosity has made.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you for investing in our students and helping create enriching learning experiences. We are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour Students and Teacher ❤️📚","fullyFundedDate":1747226434932,"projectUrl":"project/ela-learning-centers/9296941/","projectTitle":"ELA Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cousineau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644453_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y532&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661299207615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8644453"},{"teacherId":7184817,"projectId":10120456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for your very generous support of our students and their school library. They have already started to express their joy and gratitude at the new additions to their school library collection. I always make sure they know we could have any of these new books without your support. We usually receive only $550 a year for books AND book supplies, so without your support, our library would not be able to truly support our students. Thank you for supporting their joy of reading and literacy growth.","fullyFundedDate":1773845013803,"projectUrl":"project/giving-them-more-of-the-books-they-want/10120456/","projectTitle":"Giving Them More of the Books They Want and Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7184817_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663764264627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7184817"},{"teacherId":10256291,"projectId":9708025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support. As a behavioral interventionist, the resources you provided-such as the bean bag chairs, fidgets, and chair bands-have made a significant impact on the students I support each day. These tools are being used during behavioral intervention time and throughout the school day to help students regulate their emotions, stay focused, and successfully participate in their learning environments. One meaningful moment was seeing a student who often struggles with self-regulation use a fidget and flexible seating to remain calm and engage during a challenging task. \r\n\r\nWhen the students were first introduced to these materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to explore the sensory tools, and many quickly found items that helped them feel more comfortable and in control. These resources have helped reduce disruptions, increase time on task, and create a more positive and supportive environment for both students and staff. \r\n \r\nMoving forward, I will continue to integrate these sensory supports into individualized behavior plans and daily routines. My goal is to help students build self-regulation skills, improve their coping strategies, and increase their ability to access learning independently. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in their growth and success, and I am truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1767404155101,"projectUrl":"project/positive-pathways/9708025/","projectTitle":"Positive Pathways","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10256291_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y374&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757616335925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10256291"},{"teacherId":7184817,"projectId":10007516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing generosity and support of our students and their school library. The students are showing their joy, excitement, and gratitude for being heard and for receiving the books they requested.\r\n\r\nI truly believe that seeing the results of raising their voices and asking for what they want and need in the library will lead them to do the same in larger spaces as they learn and grow. I also hope that being a witness to your generosity will be a memory that inspires them to be as generous as they can, when they can, in the not-so-distant future.","fullyFundedDate":1771972951483,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-joy-by-fulfilling-student-reque/10007516/","projectTitle":"Bringing Joy by Fulfilling Student Requests","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7184817_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663764264627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7184817"},{"teacherId":2848988,"projectId":9874116,"letterContent":"I am writing with profound gratitude to share the incredible impact your support has had on my special needs classroom through the \"Building Bright Futures with Indi Robots\" project. Your generosity has provided a gateway to technology for students who often face significant barriers to traditional learning.\r\nFor my students with diverse learning needs, the Sphero Indi robots are more than just a tool; they are a multi-sensory bridge to complex concepts. We have integrated these robots into our daily routines, and the results have been transformative.\r\nYour contribution has boosted my students' confidence immensely. They no longer see themselves as \"the kids who need help,\" but as \"the engineers who make the robot move.\" You haven't just given us robots; you've given my students a sense of mastery over their world.\r\nThank you for believing that every child, regardless of their ability, deserves a bright and innovative future.","fullyFundedDate":1771789368907,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-indi-robots/9874116/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures with Indi Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2848988_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534262459056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2848988"},{"teacherId":2848988,"projectId":9784384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Before this project, many of my students struggled to hear their individualized lessons over the classroom noise, or they had broken headphones that made learning a constant frustration.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, every student now has a high-quality, working pair of headphones. They can finally \"hear\" their lessons clearly, allowing them to focus on their reading programs and math games without distraction. Your gift has truly changed the volume of our learning environment—from \"I can't hear you\" to \"I'm ready to learn!\"","fullyFundedDate":1769565967614,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-hear-you/9784384/","projectTitle":"I Can't Hear You","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2848988_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534262459056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2848988"},{"teacherId":6030310,"projectId":9421070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our classroom a better place. Each week students look forward to reading Scholastic news and watching the educational video that goes along with it. They take them home and they go into their home libraries!\r\nThe students enjoy independent reading time with buddies and more flexible seating. Independent reading is part of our daily centers. The little things that help them enjoy literacy makes a huge impact \r\non their reading and educational success. \r\nWithout donors these items would not be possible. My students and I thank you all more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1757509108896,"projectUrl":"project/mutlisensory-learning-for-literacy-and-s/9421070/","projectTitle":"Mutlisensory learning for Literacy and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6030310_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548689842985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbiegalski"},{"teacherId":7184817,"projectId":8361926,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our school library by purchasing our storage cabinet. Because of you, we are better able to organize library supplies in a very small, yet full, library space. Some of those supplies are regular tape, book tape, stamps, bookmarks, folders, label protectors, label maker ribbons, pens, pencils, and student prizes.\r\n\r\nYou have made it easier to access supplies and clear up space in the library. Now, as we receive more supplies, we continue to have space in the cabinet to help keep things neat and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1723665910813,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-better-more-organized-librar/8361926/","projectTitle":"Creating a Better, More Organized Library Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7184817_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663764264627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7184817"},{"teacherId":7633168,"projectId":9467998,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations that have allowed me to ensure my students this school year (2025/2026) have the materials necessary for success. Most of my students come from low-income families; thus, it is my duty to provide students with materials. These donations have allowed me to ensure a successful start of the school year. Students were eager and pleased today. As a kindergarten teacher, I am the students' first experience to school and this ensures me to make sure it is a successful, safe, and engaging school year.","fullyFundedDate":1753745094098,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-ready-for-a-new-year/9467998/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Ready for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7633168_orig.jpg?crop=1101,1101,x140,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604862412848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7633168"},{"teacherId":7633168,"projectId":9331482,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students. The materials have allowed us to have a successful year thus far. The materials will continue to be beneficial for students to come. The materials allow students to have a hand on activities that make learning fun and engaging. Students have a love for learning at this age and these materials allow them to learn and and enjoy learning. You donors have made an impact on myself as the educator and on my students learning. My students light up when these materials are used and are always so excited to use them.","fullyFundedDate":1748297845731,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-essentials-for-success/9331482/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Essentials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7633168_orig.jpg?crop=1101,1101,x140,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604862412848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7633168"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60898","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":325,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":65.8,"schoolId":60898,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Samuel Bowles Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Samuel Bowles Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/samuel-bowles-elementary-school/60898"}