{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Van Sickle Academy","outOfStateSupporters":42.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10106339,"projectId":9524712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of math supplies to our 7th grade classroom. Your support means more than you know. These materials will help my students engage more deeply in their learning, work with confidence and experience math in a meaningful, hands-on ways. \r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have the tools they need to think critically, collaborate, and grow as mathematicians. We are truly grateful for your generosity and positive impact it will have on our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1754436084476,"projectUrl":"project/transform-empower/9524712/","projectTitle":"Transform, Empower","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Normand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10106339_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754058482787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10106339"},{"teacherId":6731353,"projectId":9703815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating uniform pants to our students!\r\nAs you can see from the photos we have received all of the pants and our main office is fully stocked with various sizes that will fit all of our students.\r\nWe have already begun using the pants for a variety of reasons:\r\n-Families can't afford pants, so we need to send a pair home with a student to have \r\n-Student got ink or something from lunch on their pants and they need to borrow a pair to wear until theirs are washed\r\nSoon it will be freezing rain, sleet and snow. We will have kids coming in wet and cold on those days, and it's so helpful to have dry clothes for them to change into as well. \r\nThank you again for making a positive difference in our students' days here at school!","fullyFundedDate":1762128993226,"projectUrl":"project/school-uniform-pants/9703815/","projectTitle":"School Uniform Pants!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6731353"},{"teacherId":8657928,"projectId":9851269,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The graphing whiteboards, pencils, and clipboards you provided have truly enhanced my students' learning experience. These tools have allowed them to work collaboratively, stay organized, and engage more deeply in hands-on lessons. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity—you've helped create an environment where every student can succeed.\r\n\r\nGraphing whiteboards, pencils, and clipboards have transformed the way my students learn by giving them more opportunities for active, hands-on engagement. With the graphing whiteboards, students can easily visualize math and science concepts, draw graphs, and solve problems together in real time. This has encouraged teamwork and made lessons more interactive, helping students gain confidence as they share their thinking with others.\r\n\r\nThe simple addition of pencils and clipboards has also had a strong impact. Clipboards allow students to move freely around the room, work in groups, and take part in activities without being tied to their desks. This flexibility has helped keep them engaged and motivated to learn. Having plenty of pencils ensures that every student is prepared and able to participate fully. Altogether, these tools have helped create a dynamic, organized, and student-centered learning environment where all students can focus on growing and achieving their best.","fullyFundedDate":1762127959629,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thoughtful-learning/9851269/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thoughtful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claudio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8657928_orig.jpg?crop=214,214,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761072391873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8657928"},{"teacherId":10036891,"projectId":9359856,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank you so much for donating to my classroom this year. My students are thankful for your generous contributions. You have taken burdens off multiple shoulders and helped tremendously making the year start off strong. \r\n\r\nOn the first day of school all of the students were worried about their school supplies, and I had many students who were stressed out about not getting their supplies in on time. You took that stress off their shoulders. When I told my students that there was a special donor who has graciously bought their supplies, you could feel the stress evaporate. You did that and I am so grateful. \r\n\r\nIn my classroom students spend ten minutes every day writing in their notebook. Sometimes they write about an image and other times they answer questions. Their writing is getting stronger every day. Students are also using their notebooks for notes and laying the foundation of note taking and their quiz grade accuracy because of the studying is at a 78% that would not be possible without your contributions to making my students life easier within the classroom. I want to thank you for supporting my student's education and for your contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1747597002062,"projectUrl":"project/writing-practice-everyday-eliminates-the/9359856/","projectTitle":"Writing Practice Everyday Eliminates the Dread of the Task","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036891"},{"teacherId":5628049,"projectId":9637846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! The students have already put to use the paint markers and foam paper that arrived the other day! Everything came just in time for the second mixed media art project. Once the projects are completed, I will be uploading some pictures so you can see what your donation has provided the students with! \r\nI am looking forward to everything arriving so the students are able to create some really amazing art! As we begin to tap into their creativity they are really beginning to shine! I can not wait to send you this project as they are coming out really cool! \r\nYour donation will supply this quarter and next with the art needs for 50 students!\r\nThank you SO much again for your generosity,","fullyFundedDate":1758376671726,"projectUrl":"project/mixed-media-art-supplies-needed/9637846/","projectTitle":"Mixed Media Art Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5628049_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533754466271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-warton"},{"teacherId":6731353,"projectId":9560442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project and students.\r\nThe command strips have already been put to good use, by allowing us to hang social emotional posters and decorations in our offices. This makes our offices a more welcoming environment to visit for our students. \r\nThe fidget/sensory tools have fully restocked the cabinet in our counseling suite, which we are very thankful for. It is so helpful to be able to go into the cabinet after meeting with a student who is anxious or a little more active and let them pick out their own fidget tool \"to keep.\" This not only makes them feel special and cared about, but also helps them stay focused and calm in class, and ultimately helps them be better students. \r\nThank you again, we are so appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1755693302963,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-tools-for-success/9560442/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Tools For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6731353"},{"teacherId":6731353,"projectId":9674652,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project!\r\nAll of the supplies arrived yesterday, they were unboxed this morning, and we are already putting them to use today. \r\nAs the pictures that I will attach show; I have several students who can be anxious or shy about raising their hand in class when they have a question about their classwork. I like to give them a laminated small \"pass\" that they can keep in their folder and then place on their desk. This then signals to the teacher that they need the teacher to check in on them, without causing any additonal anxiety, and they can keep up with their classwork. \r\nWe will use the lamitor for so many things moving forward-certificates, passes that should be reused, posters for our offices, etc. \r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1757030860179,"projectUrl":"project/lamination-machine-for-the-counselors/9674652/","projectTitle":"Lamination Machine for the Counselors!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6731353"},{"teacherId":9735418,"projectId":8747854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our 6th grade social studies classroom received essential organizational tools—including a Turn-It-In bin, a digital clock, timers, paper organizers, and student rewards—that have made a real and lasting difference.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, our class has experienced a noticeable improvement in our daily routines and overall organization. The Turn-It-In bin has streamlined our assignment collection process, helping students take responsibility for their work and keeping our space tidy. The clock has been a game changer—it's helped students manage their time more effectively during activities and transitions, leading to smoother lessons and a stronger sense of independence.\r\n\r\nThe timers have encouraged students to stay focused and on task, while the paper organizers have helped us keep materials accessible and reduce classroom clutter. Student rewards have added a fun, motivating element to our learning environment, recognizing effort and reinforcing positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are more confident, responsible, and engaged. You've made a difference not just in the physical space, but in the way we work and learn together. We're so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1729459692118,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-social-studies-organization-an/8747854/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Social Studies Organization and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crannell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9735418"},{"teacherId":9679268,"projectId":9072641,"letterContent":"With the arrival of our school store items, we spent a few weeks getting everything organized and set up before we opened the VSP School Store to the rest of the 7th grade! Students put together the cabinet, worked on organizing inventory, labelling it all with prices and descriptions, and created a spreadsheet to track inventory. Once open, we saw a significant increase in the number of students actively engaging in our classes in positive ways. Students have learned how to keep track of \"money\" by maintaining a homeroom bank account and tracking their credits and deposits on a balance sheet. \r\n\r\nIt has been great to see the kids get excited about placing orders and using their new fidgets and school supplies in class! My math intervention kiddos have also been doing a great job processing orders and learning about the different steps involved in managing a small store, learning basic financial literacy skills as they work. With the store accepting both VSP Bucks, which they earn by actively engaging in class activities, and real cash for items, we have been able to use the money generated to restock items that have sold out. By doing this, we will be able to continue the school store sustainably for the remainder of this school year and in the years to come.\r\n\r\nI know I speak for myself, my team, and the 7th grade students when I say we truly cannot express our deep appreciation of your support for this project.","fullyFundedDate":1739926412686,"projectUrl":"project/vsp-prep-store-pbis-for-success/9072641/","projectTitle":"VSP Prep Store: PBIS for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ndisanze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9679268_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734486682200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9679268"},{"teacherId":9699540,"projectId":9097618,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for donating to my students. They really enjoyed the erasable pens, and it motivates them to complete the work to target their objectives. When the boxes came in, I let them open them and they were so excited. To see their smiles and excitement made my day. All of the clips are keeping papers organized. As for the TPT gift card it has made lessons more engaging. Again, I appreciate your generous donation, and it will benefit my students this entire school year.","fullyFundedDate":1742922014204,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-activities/9097618/","projectTitle":"Engaging Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Larrivee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9699540"},{"teacherId":8573628,"projectId":8539646,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in fully funding our project and providing the much-needed materials for our classroom. These supplies will make a significant difference in keeping our learning space tidy, germ-free, and running smoothly. Because of your support, my students will have a clean and safe environment where they can focus on learning without unnecessary distractions. Your kindness ensures that our classroom is a place where they can thrive and do their best every day.\r\n\r\nWhat makes my students special is their enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience. They come to class eager to learn and grow, and with these supplies, I can better support their efforts. Thanks to your generosity, we can focus more on meaningful learning experiences instead of worrying about missing essentials. Your donation is not just about materials—it's about creating a space where my students can shine. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom and our future.","fullyFundedDate":1731506747873,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-class-sparkle-and-shine/8539646/","projectTitle":"Help My Class Sparkle and Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8573628_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x278,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722539705737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8573628"},{"teacherId":9679268,"projectId":8977719,"letterContent":"We really cannot express how grateful we are to have had this project funded; it has allowed us to make our classrooms feel more like a community. When materials began to arrive, I had students help me assemble the chairs and deliver them to our wonderful paras in our SEBS classrooms. The fidgets and flexible seating have made our classrooms more collaborative and helped kids to settle in and feel safe within their environment. They LOVE the LED lights and have really enjoyed being able to change the colors and set the mood for the day. \r\n\r\nWith these new materials, we were able to reset the culture of the classrooms and help show the kids that we all care about them and their success as learners. Establishing a culture of caring and safety has changed the way our students are experiencing school. Over these next few months, as we enter the standardized testing season, these materials will help us keep our students motivated and on task during the seemingly endless MCAS days.","fullyFundedDate":1735658682776,"projectUrl":"project/building-sel-classrooms/8977719/","projectTitle":"Building SEL Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ndisanze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9679268_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734486682200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9679268"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_133689","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":57.3,"schoolId":133689,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Van Sickle Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Van Sickle Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/van-sickle-academy/133689"}