{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stanley M Koziol Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7870085,"projectId":9532191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project and helping it get funded. Students and reading intervention teachers have been putting these phonics readers to good use. These decodable texts are accessible for students in grade K-3 and are used almost daily during reading intervention groups. We have many teachers who are also trying to make the switch to using decodables like these, instead of leveled readers.\r\n\r\nThese phonics readers are also helping us build our school library of decodable texts. With books like these, we are able to explicitly teach phonics skills and connect that learning back to a text. Students are able to apply their new knowledge of phonics rules to the words in the text. Many students are showing great improvements with their phonics skills!\r\n\r\nHaving these brightly colored phonics readers has been a huge help and are a great addition to our literacy program. Thank you again for making this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758152525991,"projectUrl":"project/to-learn-to-read-is-to-light-a-fire/9532191/","projectTitle":"To Learn to Read is to Light a Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glanville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7870085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633461235590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7870085"},{"teacherId":9896325,"projectId":9590088,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations to our project to fund these items for our classroom! The students were so excited to see there was a rug in the play area for them to be able to sit on. The drawers were put to use organizing the workspaces with supplies, so everything is ready to go for learning tasks. Our classroom is really coming together thanks to support from the community and generous donations. \r\n\r\nWe are working with our students to take ownership of their spaces, so having these organization tools and rug to define a space is key to implementing this skill.","fullyFundedDate":1758152525744,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-a-cozy-and-healthy-classr/9590088/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm: A Cozy and Healthy Classroom Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belinskas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896325_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738943458411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9896325"},{"teacherId":5063786,"projectId":9806324,"letterContent":"My kids just love all the new games and snacks. I didn't get a chance to finish uploading all the pictures, but it won't let me go back on to share more of the smiles you have brought to my students' faces. We all appreciate your kind donation to our classroom. The students were so excited with all the new recess and curriculum (colonial) games that we had to have a game afternoon to play with everything. They thoroughly enjoyed everything. They look forward to indoor recess now! The snacks are a lifesaver. There are always students who forget to bring a snack, and now they have plenty to choose from. They know the kind people like you who have helped supply that snack, and they would like to thank you as well. \r\n\r\nPlease know how much of a difference you make. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1760748812246,"projectUrl":"project/stem-snacks-and-must-haves/9806324/","projectTitle":"STEM, Snacks, and Must Haves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5063786_orig.jpg?crop=407,407,x509,y790&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644279877891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5063786"},{"teacherId":1060721,"projectId":9426298,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in helping our kindergarten grade obtain various toys for the playground. With your support we were able to purchase a larger quantity of hula hoops and scoop toys. Our students are so happy to have these materials to use on the playground. We have noticed that providing students with outdoor materials helps to keep more students engaged while also improving their social skills with their peers. They are learning better communication strategies to share and advocate for themselves to ask for a turn. We appreciate your support in making outdoor time engaging and fun for all!","fullyFundedDate":1754312075797,"projectUrl":"project/equipment-to-build-growth/9426298/","projectTitle":"Equipment to Build Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Horn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060721_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553625566701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060721"},{"teacherId":5629863,"projectId":9644018,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. With this project, I was able to support several students with their technology needs, create a \"calm down\" bucket\" and other ways to help students regulate their emotions and high energy levels, and implement whole class 'hands on\" activities with the supplies funded through this project. \r\n\r\nMy students have also enjoyed their new classroom supplies and most things have been used every day in our classroom. Again, I appreciate your help in supporting my students' social and learning needs.","fullyFundedDate":1756341243705,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-engage-students-in-a-positive-l/9644018/","projectTitle":"Tools to Engage Students in a Positive Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicholas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5629863_orig.png?crop=231,231,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755951537319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5629863"},{"teacherId":8842998,"projectId":9553981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our third-grade classroom! Your donation has brought so much excitement and joy to our students. The recess toys and games have created new opportunities for teamwork, creativity, and friendship on the playground. The prizes for positive choices have been a wonderful motivator—our students are so proud to earn rewards for their kindness, effort, and good decision-making.\r\n\r\nYour contribution of school supplies like markers, crayons, glue, and erasers has made a huge difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly. Students are now able to create colorful projects and express their ideas without worrying about having the right materials. The classroom lights and décor have transformed our learning space into a warm, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable and focused. In addition, the sensory tools you provided have been invaluable for students with ADHD and autism, helping them stay calm, engaged, and ready to learn every day.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. You've helped make our classroom a brighter, happier, and more inclusive place for every student. Thank you for believing in our kids and in the power of education!","fullyFundedDate":1760748813672,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-school-year-strong/9553981/","projectTitle":"Starting the School Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stoddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8842998_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668533693453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8842998"},{"teacherId":5262355,"projectId":9477454,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students at SMK, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation to provide our classroom with cleaner air. Your support has a tangible and wonderful impact on our daily learning experience, and we are so grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we have a great air purifier, a class set of sanitizing wipes and sprays, and two fans to help circulate the air. When the boxes arrived, the children's eyes lit up with excitement. They helped me set everything up, eager to see the new machines working to make our space safer and more comfortable.\r\n\r\nThe difference has been remarkable. On a recent morning, one student pointed out that they could breathe more easily, and they weren't distracted by their allergies as much as before. We've noticed a significant reduction in dust, and the air just feels fresher. As a result, my students can focus on their lessons without distraction, creating a calm and healthy environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1754312074664,"projectUrl":"project/clear-the-air/9477454/","projectTitle":"Clear the Air","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5262355_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671130563020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262355"},{"teacherId":9054117,"projectId":9256928,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations to this project. Many of my student a come from families who do not have the means to provide extra changes of clothing. By having these supplies available to students in need, it's get them back to class feeling clean and comfortable.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like small inconveniences to the average person, but I can see the smile on my students faces when I have what they need to get back to learning and playing. \r\n\r\nThe donations from the donors choose community have been so generous and helpful to these kids and I thank you and appreciate you on their behalf.","fullyFundedDate":1746749801886,"projectUrl":"project/clean-clothes-for-kids/9256928/","projectTitle":"Clean Clothes for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9054117"},{"teacherId":9262966,"projectId":9390936,"letterContent":"My students have not only been able to enjoy snacks, work on their organization, and have supplies they need for the start of the year, but ALSO have fun! The kindness your donation brought to my room is amazing. \r\n\r\nMy students have already benefited from having headphones in the room. Some students were unable to bring their own and others had theirs break easily. I was able to help them out right away. This was the same for snacks! Many students are not provided snacks from their homes and knowing they could stay fed at school was simply a relief. \r\n\r\nI have enjoyed helping my students create organization that makes sense for them using all of the bins and trays. This has promoted responsibility and independence in my students. They have made such a great transformation already. They now care about where their work goes, how neat the classroom is, and how they can help others with tasks.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your generosity. I am so grateful for this site to be able to help me and my students out. Your help will never be forgotten!","fullyFundedDate":1750906319229,"projectUrl":"project/starting-off-strong/9390936/","projectTitle":"Starting off STRONG!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9262966_orig.jpg?crop=761,761,x159,y412&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714666481201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9262966"},{"teacherId":6604833,"projectId":9350138,"letterContent":"A lot of what we do during the first weeks of school is establish rules and routines. Being organized and having specific places where our students store their most used learning tools is very important in establishing those routines. \r\nWith your contribution, each kindergartener has a seat sack to help them stay organized that hangs off the back of their chair. Important resources like their pencil box, morning folders, a laptop, name tags, headphones, etc. are at their fingertips! A real game changer! \r\nThanks again for all you do for me and the students in the Ware schools!","fullyFundedDate":1750905729364,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-organization/9350138/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6604833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579464284113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6604833"},{"teacherId":1979171,"projectId":9387317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation to my classroom. I have distributed the cleaning materials and air purifiers to the other classroom and they are all being utilized to the fullest. \r\nIn my classroom, I have created a cleaning station with rotating jobs. Students have a job as sweeper, duster, and organizer. They are loving the responsibilities and ability to help maintain the classroom environment. \r\nThe air purifiers are amazing. They are much bigger than I expected and so quiet! I hope this will help alleviate allergens and help improve the overall health of my students and myself.","fullyFundedDate":1750906115556,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-air-learning/9387317/","projectTitle":"Fresh Air Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Biron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1979171_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x914,y640&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655825004629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1979171"},{"teacherId":5063786,"projectId":9428192,"letterContent":"The difference this project has made has already been felt. The students have been enjoying the snacks. We do have snack time, and sadly, there are students who do not have access to the extra food at home. I like to have an array of goodies for them for that reason. Thanks to your kind heart, my students have access to needed food. \r\n\r\nWe have also been busy at the beginning of the year with our pencils and pencil pouches. The laminator and pouches have been used quite a bit. It is always helpful to provide students with needed materials like a hundreds chart that has been laminated so it will last the year. \r\n\r\nThe year just started, but thanks to you, we are off on a positive note. Thank you for funding this project for my students to have a great year.","fullyFundedDate":1754312075399,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-books-and-supplies/9428192/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Books and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5063786_orig.jpg?crop=407,407,x509,y790&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644279877891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5063786"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61017","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":396,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":69,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.4,"schoolId":61017,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Stanley M Koziol Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Stanley M Koziol Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/ware-public-school-district/stanley-m-koziol-elementary-school/61017"}