{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William DeBerry Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2561468,"projectId":10348444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project, \"Protecting Student Privacy, One Page at a Time.\" Your support means so much to me and to the students I serve.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom. As a special education teacher, I work with confidential student records, assessments, and individualized learning materials every day. The heavy-duty shredder will help me securely dispose of sensitive documents while keeping our classroom organized and focused on learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation supports my students by helping create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment where they can feel supported and confident as they learn and grow. By helping me take care of these important classroom needs, you are giving me more time and energy to focus on what matters most—meeting each student's individual needs, celebrating their progress, and helping them reach their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1784249796131,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-student-privacy-one-page-at/10348444/","projectTitle":"Protecting Student Privacy, One Page at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Domaingue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2561468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787448431920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2561468"},{"teacherId":10190219,"projectId":9625461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten Title I classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity means so much to me and, most importantly, to my students. Your donations help provide materials and resources that make learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for our young learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have new opportunities to explore, learn, create, and grow in our classroom. Your support reminds us that there are people who believe in the importance of education and want to help children succeed. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our classroom and our students. Thank you for helping make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1755868296106,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-bright-minds-a-new-year-of/9625461/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start, Bright Minds: a New Year of Growth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wysocki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10190219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787173943569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190219"},{"teacherId":10065230,"projectId":9934383,"letterContent":"Creating a colorful classroom with our color printer has transformed how my students learn. In Pre-K, visuals are everything—children rely on what they see to understand routines, language, and expectations. Colorful labels, charts, and materials make learning accessible, especially for my multilingual learners. Instead of guessing, they can connect images to meaning, which builds independence and confidence right away.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their own work printed in color. Their drawings, stories, and class-made books suddenly feel real and important. They revisit them, share with friends, and take pride in what they've created. It turns everyday learning into something they're invested in and proud of.\r\n\r\nI've seen the biggest impact on students who are quieter or still developing language. When they see themselves reflected in visuals—through photos, home language labels, or their own work—they engage more. One student who rarely spoke began leading peers through our visual schedule because it made sense to him. This technology helps every child access learning and feel like they belong.","fullyFundedDate":1769565969213,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-classrooms-create-colorful-mind/9934383/","projectTitle":"Colorful Classrooms Create Colorful Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10065230_orig.jpg?crop=1142,1142,x393,y1227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751410863170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamillajones"},{"teacherId":10048126,"projectId":9806143,"letterContent":"Impact Statement – Room 221\r\nThe headphones provided for Room 221 have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning. My students use them every day to focus on independent reading, listen to instructions, complete assessments, and access digital learning tools without distraction. For many students, especially those who need quiet to concentrate or rely on audio support, having their own headphones helps them feel confident and successful while completing tasks independently.\r\nBecause of your generosity, learning time is calmer, more focused, and more accessible for every student in our classroom. My students are incredibly grateful and frequently share how much they enjoy having the tools they need to do their best work. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping make learning more engaging and inclusive for the students of Room 221.","fullyFundedDate":1770511450120,"projectUrl":"project/future-scholars/9806143/","projectTitle":"Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gail K. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048126"},{"teacherId":9484105,"projectId":9805921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for continued support for myself and my students. When I choose to change from pre k to kindergarten, I had no idea what to expect. And believe kindergarten has been quit the experience.\r\n\r\nThe expectations are very high and every math or ela manipulative received is going to good use. The support plushy, and snacks are a fun little extra and enjoyed. With the items this helps the classroom learn but also have fun doing it.\r\n\r\nMy students are very lucky to have foundations like yours to help support myself so I can be a better teacher. And get them ready for first grade.","fullyFundedDate":1770509570127,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-experience/9805921/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484105"},{"teacherId":9484105,"projectId":9958998,"letterContent":"When I was moved to this group and realized there were so many feelings, I knew right away I needed specific things to meet these kids where they are at and what they need to help them through their day. The expectations in a kindergarten classroom are so high sometimes the emotions get even higher. \r\n\r\nI received an email saying that this project got funded and I couldn't have been so excited about this one. I appreciate all the projects you have funded for me but this one stands out the most. These students go through so much in one and as a teacher/ adult I feel it on a day so I can't even imagine being 6 years old and feeling the pressures of school days.\r\n\r\nCurrently we are using the I feel board and what can I do/use to make it better. When I choose that board I had a few students in mind but we actually have had mini lessons about feelings and the whole class has gotten to use rhe board.\r\n\r\nThe support toys/ prizes and snacks are all used as well. Thank you again for the much appreciated support to help these kids with their big feelings.","fullyFundedDate":1768429046914,"projectUrl":"project/big-feelings-in-k-social-emotional-suppo/9958998/","projectTitle":"Big Feelings in K Social Emotional Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484105"},{"teacherId":10195958,"projectId":9630456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, our students now have educational toys, pretend babies for dramatic play and cleaning supplies that help keep our classroom safe and healthy.\r\n\r\nThe new toys encourage imagination, kindness and social learning as children practice caring for the pretend babies together.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your kindness and for helping create a positive learning space for our students as they let their creativity shine!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1757510099919,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-little-hands-clean-and-big-imagi/9630456/","projectTitle":"Keeping Little Hands Clean and Big Imaginations Growing Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10195958_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756833960523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10195958"},{"teacherId":10048126,"projectId":9467266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donation made it possible for us to provide students with food that not only met a need but truly brightened their day. It's amazing how something so simple can create such a positive shift in the room, and your kindness made that moment happen.\r\nWhen the food arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled. They treated it like a special surprise, eagerly choosing their favorites and chatting excitedly with one another. You could see the joy on their faces as they opened their snacks, shared with friends, and settled in with a sense of comfort and care. Their reactions were genuine, grateful, and so heartwarming to witness.\r\nThanks to you, our students felt valued and supported, and that feeling carries over into everything they do. Your generosity created a moment of joy and connection that meant more than you know. We are truly grateful for your support and for the positive impact you've made on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1762768141447,"projectUrl":"project/future-scholars/9467266/","projectTitle":"Future Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gail K. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048126"},{"teacherId":2561468,"projectId":9755089,"letterContent":"We are so excited to share that the math materials you helped fund have arrived, and they are already making a huge difference in our classroom! My students' eyes lit up as they explored the new ten frames, base ten blocks, dominoes, and dice. For many of my learners, math used to feel overwhelming but now, with these hands-on tools, they can see and touch the numbers, making abstract concepts much easier to understand.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen students eagerly practice addition and subtraction with the jumbo dice, use the number lines to count on and back, and proudly explain their thinking with magnetic ten frames. The manipulatives are helping them build confidence, work together in small groups, and enjoy math in a way that wasn't possible before.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed our math lessons into engaging, interactive experiences that meet the diverse needs of my students. Thank you for believing in them and for giving them the tools to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1763592685978,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-for-all-learners/9755089/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Domaingue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2561468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787448431920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2561468"},{"teacherId":4890294,"projectId":9624823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first-grade classroom and making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students now have brand-new crayons, journals, pencils, and workbooks—and the impact has been immediate and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. Many of them had never had brand-new supplies of their own before. They carefully opened their boxes, eagerly checked the colors in their crayon packs, and proudly wrote their names in their new journals. There were smiles, happy chatter, and a strong sense of ownership as they realized these materials were just for them.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies has helped my students feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn. They are more motivated to write, draw, and complete their work because they have the tools they need to be successful. I have also noticed them taking extra care of their materials, reminding one another to be gentle and responsible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a positive, supportive learning environment. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1757539196619,"projectUrl":"project/bright-beginnings-supplies-for-first-gr/9624823/","projectTitle":"Bright Beginnings: Supplies for First Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4890294_orig.jpg?crop=690,690,x30,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597951056684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4890294"},{"teacherId":10065230,"projectId":9436306,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and belief in our classroom. Because of you, our new resources have quickly become part of the heartbeat of our learning community, shaping how my students explore, create, and express themselves each day.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials daily during centers, journaling, and small-group learning. One especially meaningful moment occurred during morning journal time, when students used their new journals and writing tools to draw and tell stories about their families, homes, and places that feel important to them. Some children dictated their stories, while others proudly experimented with letters, symbols, and early writing. What stood out most was the confidence—children who were once hesitant now say, \"I'm a writer.\" These resources have helped transform our classroom into a space where children see their ideas as valuable and worthy of being shared.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reaction was pure joy. Their eyes lit up as they realized these tools were meant just for them. They carefully touched the pages, chose pencils thoughtfully, and immediately began creating. Many asked if the journals were theirs to keep and talked about taking care of them \"like real authors.\" That sense of ownership and pride was powerful and affirming.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps center on storytelling and identity. Students are beginning a project called Our Stories, Our Place, where they will create simple narrative books about themselves, their families, and their community. Through drawing, early writing, oral storytelling, and dramatic play, they are learning that their voices matter and that their stories deserve space and care.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is more than a place of learning—it is a place of belonging, confidence, and promise. Thank you for being part of our journey and for investing in the futures of these remarkable young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758823579473,"projectUrl":"project/return-to-the-land-of-promise/9436306/","projectTitle":"Return to the Land of Promise","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10065230_orig.jpg?crop=1142,1142,x393,y1227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751410863170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamillajones"},{"teacherId":3729432,"projectId":9844007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! You were able to help four inner city fifth grade classrooms with much needed headphones. Part of our science, math and reading programs are online lessons and we literally could not do the programs with fidelity without these headphones! In addition, our English language learners are able to hear the passages and questions, giving them access to so much more curriculum! The impact was immediate and was greatly appreciated! We thank you for giving to these wonderful and appreciative students!","fullyFundedDate":1763592689342,"projectUrl":"project/boy-do-we-need-headphones-for-our-stem-c/9844007/","projectTitle":"Boy Do We Need Headphones for Our Stem Curriculum!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3729432_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513650109333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ellenandrews"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60908","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":483,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"22.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":65.8,"schoolId":60908,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about William DeBerry Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"William DeBerry Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/william-deberry-elementary-school/60908"}