{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Fausey Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":488295,"projectId":10381767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, my 4th grade students now have flexible seating options, including wobble stools and carpet chairs.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when the boxes first arrived. They immediately started begging to be the first ones to use the new chairs. Each week, new names are drawn and it allows those students first choice at their seating each day. These chairs are now the first ones chosen each time.\r\n\r\nThese new seats have made such a positive difference in our classroom. The wobble stools give students a way to move while staying focused, and the carpet chairs create cozy spaces where students can read, work, and collaborate comfortably. Having choices in where and how they learn has helped my students feel more comfortable, engaged, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a more welcoming and engaging place to learn. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1789609387555,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-friendly-seating-for-4th-grade-l/10381767/","projectTitle":"Sensory-Friendly Seating for 4th Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp488295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784158304625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/488295"},{"teacherId":8590557,"projectId":10236288,"letterContent":"I am so delighted to inform you that the students in the Life Skills K-2 class are loving all of the toys and materials you helped purchase. The students love using their imaginations to make and build things. They really love the VetPet play set. Some are enjoying being the \"Doctor,\" and showing how to care for pet animals. Others are enjoying the babies and learning how to be gentle. One student carries a baby in his wheelchair with him. Other materials that have been a great hit are the Community figures and train tracks. \r\nI am so grateful for all of these toys and materials. Your support has meant so much! Thank you for supporting all teachers! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1781611378256,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-in-k-2-life-skills-classroom/10236288/","projectTitle":"New Teacher in K-2 Life Skills Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brunelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8590557"},{"teacherId":10554095,"projectId":10384962,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our classroom library such a special place for my first graders! The new first-grade books you provided have already made such a difference in our classroom. These books give my students the opportunity to practice important reading skills such as phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, making predictions, and making connections to the stories they read. They are also learning about characters, settings, and story elements while developing a love and appreciation for books. Having books that are just right for first grade means my students can find stories they can read successfully while also discovering new topics and authors that spark their curiosity.\r\n\r\nReading is woven into so much of our day. My students love gathering together for read-alouds, choosing books to explore independently, reading with a partner, and sharing their favorite stories with one another. Our new book bins and cart have made our library inviting, organized, and easy for little hands to use. I love watching students browse through the selections, carefully choose a book, and find a cozy spot to read. Sometimes the room becomes wonderfully quiet as everyone gets lost in a story, and other times I hear excited whispers as students point out something funny or interesting in their books. Those are the moments that remind me how important it is to create a classroom where children feel excited and comfortable as readers.\r\n\r\nThe most special part has been watching individual students begin to see themselves as readers. Some of my developing readers are so proud when they find a book they can read independently, while other students love finding a new favorite series or sharing a funny story with a friend. I have seen students who might normally hesitate during reading time eagerly head to our library to choose a book. Their excitement, confidence, and pride are priceless. Thank you for helping me create a library that feels like a little treasure in our classroom. Your generosity is not just providing books and materials—it is helping my first graders build confidence, develop important literacy skills, and, most importantly, discover the joy of being a reader.","fullyFundedDate":1785281994407,"projectUrl":"project/books-bins-and-bright-beginnings/10384962/","projectTitle":"Books, Bins, and Bright Beginnings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10554095_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784311321401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10554095"},{"teacherId":10251543,"projectId":9774819,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity in supporting my Donors Choose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging multiplication games that are already making a noticeable difference in their fluency. These hands-on resources are helping students build fluency, strengthen their confidence with multiplication facts, and, most importantly, see math as something fun and approachable rather than intimidating.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the water bottle stickers have been a wonderful incentive and source of motivation for my students. They are so proud to earn them, and I've seen how something small like a sticker can encourage persistence, positive behavior, and excitement about learning. It has been meaningful to watch students take ownership of their progress and celebrate their efforts in such a visible way. We are so grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771287568333,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-away-the-mess-multiply-the-success/9774819/","projectTitle":"Wipe Away the Mess, Multiply the Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rocketfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251543_orig.jpg?crop=1636,1636,x339,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758212688543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251543"},{"teacherId":10251543,"projectId":10019089,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support. Thanks to your donations, my students have been able to dive into hands-on fraction activities that bring math to life in a whole new way. From building fractions with manipulatives to working through interactive games, students are actively exploring concepts like equivalent fractions and comparing values. One especially memorable moment was watching a group of students collaborate to \"build\" the same fraction in multiple ways. They were so engaged and excited to share their thinking with one another. When the materials first arrived, the room filled with curiosity and enthusiasm and my students couldn't wait to get started.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are developing a deeper understanding of fractions through meaningful, hands-on experiences. As we move forward, we will continue using these materials to strengthen our skills by applying fractions to real-world problem-solving and small group challenges. Students will also begin explaining their reasoning more clearly, using the tools you provided to model and justify their thinking. Your support has not only enhanced our current lessons but has also laid a strong foundation for future math learning. Thank you again for helping make math engaging, accessible, and exciting for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1770838995427,"projectUrl":"project/fractions-in-action/10019089/","projectTitle":"Fractions in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rocketfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251543_orig.jpg?crop=1636,1636,x339,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758212688543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251543"},{"teacherId":10299868,"projectId":9789216,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! A new rug has made a big difference in my first grade classroom in so many positive ways.\r\nFirst, it has helped create a special gathering space for our class. When it's time for morning meeting, read aloud, or whole group lessons, students know exactly where to go and love sharing this space together. The rug gives each child a clear spot to sit, which helps everyone feel included and gives them a sense of belonging while also keeping students focused on learning. It has made transitions smoother because students understand that \"rug time\" means it's time to listen and learn together. The rug has also improved classroom management in that assigned seats prevent students from arguing about where to sit and prevents them from crowding each other. \r\nIn addition, the new rug has supported social and emotional development. Sitting together in a shared space encourages cooperation, discussion, and community building. Students make eye contact, share ideas, and practice listening skills. The cozy environment helps them feel safe and ready to participate. \r\nFinally, the new rug makes our classroom feel warmer and more inviting. A welcoming environment and a clean whole group space is especially important in first grade, where students are still adjusting to school routine and learning to get along with each other. The bright colors and softness bring fun to the kids' learning. \r\nOverall the new rug has helped create structure, improved focus, strengthened our classroom community, and made learning time for enjoyable for everyone. Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1763592685847,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-magic-carpet-ride/9789216/","projectTitle":"First Grade Magic Carpet Ride!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299868"},{"teacherId":10251543,"projectId":9703445,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much your donation to our classroom! When my students saw the rug they were SO excited! Now that our math room has a carpet, our students are able to collaborate during math games with choice seating. While working with a small group in my room, I am able to continue working with students on skills at my teacher table while allowing other students to venture to the carpet for a partner game. My students love to lay on their bellies in my room because they don't have a lot of opportunities in their classroom to have this kind of choice seating.\r\n\r\nThe adult desk chair that was donated is so helpful for me to sit with my groups at our teacher table, too. My students love being rewarded and taking turns sitting in my teacher chair! We're also very appreciative of the stickers that my students get to take after working hard in my group.","fullyFundedDate":1758670718349,"projectUrl":"project/math-minds-at-work-a-carpet-for-colla/9703445/","projectTitle":"Math & Minds at work: A Carpet for Collaboration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rocketfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251543_orig.jpg?crop=1636,1636,x339,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758212688543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251543"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60919","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":435,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.3,"schoolId":60919,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John Fausey Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John Fausey Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/west-springfield-school-district/john-fausey-elementary-school/60919"}