{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry Whittemore Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9680456,"projectId":9976253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these items to our classroom. My classroom feels much more welcoming given these new books. Students identify with Spot and it leads to productive discussions about feelings. Students feel inspired to manage their emotions and use tools to help them through their feelings, whether positive or negative. The stools we have received allows the students to finally have a place to sit during our small reading group time. Getting these items have support students so much so far and I can't wait to see how these same items will help my future students.","fullyFundedDate":1773868824076,"projectUrl":"project/little-spot-ofsocial-emotional-learnin/9976253/","projectTitle":"Little Spot of….Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barranco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9680456_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767213062008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680456"},{"teacherId":5993586,"projectId":9897117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! With funding often going to new curriculums or general school supplies it is often hard to get the additional materials we need to help support students. \r\n\r\nHaving this project funded allowed us to get books of various levels to support our students learning and help their love of reading grow! The students have been so excited over these new books that we have had to create a schedule of who gets what book and when— that's success in my eyes!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1767215375165,"projectUrl":"project/leveled-books/9897117/","projectTitle":"Leveled Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5993586_orig.jpg?crop=2126,2126,x463,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071414901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misslandrysbees"},{"teacherId":8293088,"projectId":9962128,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous contribution to my classroom. When I returned from maternity leave, I was so excited to get into the new materials for my students. We have been busy writing narratives and expository pieces with our flare pens and quite enjoy illustrating with our other art materials as well! \r\n\r\nI also want to say the microphone has been a great addition to my classroom. My students LOVE practicing their English language speaking skills using the microphone. It has helped their confidence tremendously. \r\n\r\nOur encouraging neon sign that says \"we can do hard things\" is a constant reminder that we are working hard to push our learning and maximize our potential! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for all of your help, kindness, and generosity. People like YOU make classrooms and schools a happier place!","fullyFundedDate":1766933764012,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-students/9962128/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiMedio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8293088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691677191310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8293088"},{"teacherId":5047535,"projectId":9921136,"letterContent":"Over the course of this school year, my second graders have grown in their independence and enthusiasm when it comes to reading. \r\nThe boys and girls in my class energetically select books they're interested in, make routine recommendations to their classmates (citing favorite pages and illustrations) and enjoy sharing books on a daily basis. \r\nBooks in this collection by Mo Willems, for example, have been favorites to read in pairs, independently, and use as practice for \"prosody\" (reading with voice and understanding!). We saw a theatre adaptation of \"Leonardo, the Terrible Monster\" this fall, and students are super excited to read all of Willems' work after that shared experience. His characters are really engaging for kids of all reading abilities because of their whimsical illustrations and comic-like strips of dialogue.\r\nSome students are becoming very motivated to read chapter books and make their way through an entire series, which is why the \"Owl Diaries\" have been a helpful edition to our classroom library, too! \r\nAll in all, we are incredibly grateful for more titles that are boosting our motivation and adding to the quality of our reading experience in school.","fullyFundedDate":1766088892707,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-reading-stars/9921136/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Reading Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sugg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5047535_orig.png?crop=322,323,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663523832718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sugg"},{"teacherId":5993586,"projectId":9906954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom! So much of our funding goes to staffing and the basic day to day supplies that cleaning supplies for each classroom often goes overlooked. With the funding of this project we were able to get Clorox wipes and tissues for all of third grade but also for our specialist teachers to use! This was so helpful for us, especially during the winter months while the sicknesses were going around. We were able to keep our rooms clean and keep as many of the germs away so that way we could get as much learning done as possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764638708784,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-classroom/9906954/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5993586_orig.jpg?crop=2126,2126,x463,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071414901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misslandrysbees"},{"teacherId":5993586,"projectId":9300451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. Without your support, we would not be able to get all the supplies we need. Having these materials has really helped make our classroom a better place.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous contribution, we have the daily materials we need to support our learning. We also have been able to get resources that help keep our classroom organized and support our daily routines. This allows us to move through the day smoothly without any problems.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746585392518,"projectUrl":"project/school-success-supplies/9300451/","projectTitle":"School Success Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5993586_orig.jpg?crop=2126,2126,x463,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071414901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misslandrysbees"},{"teacherId":5993586,"projectId":9210042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Having the ability for students to get a hands on experience with frogs and butterflies was beyond amazing! \r\n\r\nStudents were able to see how butterflies start their lives as caterpillars and go through the various life stages and grow into butterflies. From watching this experience students were able to not only describe the different life stages of a butterfly, but also write about it! It was incredible to see how connected to the writing students were because they had such a hands on experience with it. \r\n\r\nIn addition to the butterflies, we were able to take care of some amazing frogs. Students were thrilled to have this experience after spending a few months learning all about different frogs and how their adapt to their environment. Although our frogs did not make it long term, students were able to learn so much from our time having them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746880545074,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-experiences/9210042/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Experiences!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5993586_orig.jpg?crop=2126,2126,x463,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071414901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misslandrysbees"},{"teacherId":9891546,"projectId":9408691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The new stools have completely transformed the way my students and I learn and interact each day. We use them during small-group discussions, art projects, and collaborative activities. The flexibility they offer allows students to move easily between workstations and engage more actively in lessons.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was the day the stools arrived—students walked in, eyes wide with excitement, and immediately went over to try them out. I could feel their enthusiasm as they excitedly said, \"are those for us?!\"\r\n\r\nLately, we've been using the stools during our book club meetings. Students gather in small circles to share their thoughts, make connections, and dive deeper into the stories we're reading. The stools have made these discussions more comfortable and engaging—students love being able to swivel toward one another and really lean into conversation. I've noticed that everyone participates more, and our reading discussions have become one of the most anticipated parts of the week.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom is more dynamic, comfortable, and creative than ever before. You didn't just provide furniture—you helped create a space where students feel inspired to learn and connect. We're so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1755697465723,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-fourth-grade/9408691/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rea-Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891546"},{"teacherId":6873087,"projectId":9459908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! The small speaker and projector will make it much easier for students to see and hear multimedia portions of a lesson. This is very impactful to learning because I will be able to show many examples of what the students need to learn and provide visual examples of what students will be creating. One way I use projectors in learning is to have a student's computer be the one shown on the board so that they are the ones doing the heavy lifting in demonstrating how to carry out an instruction. If students see students doing the task, they are more likely to believe in their own capability of doing the new task.","fullyFundedDate":1754133975539,"projectUrl":"project/portable-visual-and-audio-learning/9459908/","projectTitle":"Portable Visual and Audio Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6873087_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715995542498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6873087"},{"teacherId":9972015,"projectId":9188543,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our laminated bingo games for English language development have made a big impact in our classroom. While many families are familiar with technology at home, they might not realize how hands-on tools like these can support language growth just as effectively. These interactive bingo games combine fun with focused learning, helping students practice vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills in an engaging, low-pressure way. The most exciting part for students is being able to touch, point to, and match words or images while playing with their classmates—it feels like a game, but it's actually powerful language practice. One of our English Language Learners, who was initially shy and hesitant to speak, now confidently participates in bingo games, using full sentences and even helping peers understand the words. Your donation has truly helped create a learning environment where language comes alive!","fullyFundedDate":1742582347699,"projectUrl":"project/language-board-games/9188543/","projectTitle":"Language Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972015_orig.jpg?crop=1799,1799,x31,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742395965943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972015"},{"teacherId":7455685,"projectId":9286414,"letterContent":"Your gift brought so many smiles to my Kindergarteners on their last day of K! Thanks to your generosity, each of my students got to take home their own book with a handwritten note. Your gift will bring smiles and help to instill a love of reading.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, your gift funded a classroom set of decodable books that will help future students gain confidence in their reading skills for years to come. Helping get decodable books into the hands of my kindergartners will help them practice their skills and grow into independent readers. I can't thank you enough for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746478229726,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-the-heart-and-soul/9286414/","projectTitle":"Books for the Heart and Soul","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7455685_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597976464072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswolffsclass"},{"teacherId":5993586,"projectId":9030382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our school! We have not yet had our field day, but are very much looking forward to all the fun activities that will take place.\r\n\r\nTeachers are beyond excited to dress up in the fun costumes we have and put on some events for our students! \r\n\r\nWe have also decided to use these costumes for our talent show, which teachers will surprise our students with some different performances that they will definitely remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe would not be able to do these things without the support of donors like you, so thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1742954339973,"projectUrl":"project/field-day-fun/9030382/","projectTitle":"Field Day Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5993586_orig.jpg?crop=2126,2126,x463,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071414901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misslandrysbees"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61803","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":372,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":77.8,"schoolId":61803,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Henry Whittemore Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Henry Whittemore Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/waltham-public-schools/henry-whittemore-elementary-school/61803"}