{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Memorial Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10072226,"projectId":9621194,"letterContent":"Our classroom use these items every day, and it truly has been beneficial for them. The calm down timers and the sensory tiles are a classroom favorite. We have the tiles on our floors in the calm down corner. They jump on them, will sit with them and push on them and have shown others in the school our space. When they first saw them they were so excited, and could not wait to use them. \r\n\r\n Many of the students ask for these items as earned rewards and utilize them for regulation. They enjoy using the sensory tiles to take calming breathes before jumping to the next color. Next we are going to discuss zones of regulations and continue to work on their using words and empowering themselves to help when they are deregulated.","fullyFundedDate":1755719894188,"projectUrl":"project/spot-it-sensory-needs-for-outstanding-s/9621194/","projectTitle":"Spot It! Sensory Needs for Outstanding Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10072226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751908996520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10072226"},{"teacherId":379171,"projectId":9273931,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the art studio space is now cleaner, more organized, and far more efficient. The tools you funded have transformed our learning environment—students can now find materials more easily, take responsibility for maintaining shared spaces, and focus more on learning rather than clutter.\r\nHaving reliable cleaning and organizational supplies is also helping students develop positive habits of care, teamwork, and respect for the art space. They are beginning to take pride in their space. Your contribution didn't just provide supplies—you helped create a calmer, safer, and more productive environment where students can do their best creative work.\r\nI am so grateful for your kindness and belief in the visual arts program I am building. Thank you for making a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746738385867,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-tools-for-creative-minds/9273931/","projectTitle":"Tidy Tools for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weldon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp379171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449564935301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitney-weldon"},{"teacherId":5164024,"projectId":9309509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our second grade classroom! Your support allowed us to purchase the essential school supplies my students need to learn, create, and explore with confidence each and every day. When the new materials arrived, the excitement on their faces was priceless, they felt seen, supported, and ready to take on new challenges.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created opportunities for hands-on learning, creativity, and confidence. These supplies will be used daily as students read, write, solve problems, and explore new ideas. Your generosity has truly made our classroom a brighter, more joyful place. My students have shown excitement, smiles, and a sense of pride to our room as they are able to have the individual supplies for success they can take ownership in each day. Having individual items also helps students build a sense of responsibility for their supplies and learn how to manage and keep track of their things, a priceless skill!\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and for investing in their success. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1748297845493,"projectUrl":"project/setting-2nd-graders-up-for-success/9309509/","projectTitle":"Setting 2nd Graders Up for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duquette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5164024_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569457025355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5164024"},{"teacherId":2872878,"projectId":9321789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom! My students have benefitted so much from the wonderful new supplies. Every student now has access to headphones if they are unable to bring their own. We also now have donut chairs that are used often for students who need more flexible seating options.\r\n\r\nWith the donation of dry erase pockets, students can now more effectively practice their phonics skills to aid in their reading and writing each day; plus, they love using them!\r\n\r\nWith the organizational materials included in this project, I have also been able to keep our many curriculums and activities more readily available for when it comes time to teach them; especially after switching grades!\r\n\r\nMy students are so excited to learn that my next project has been uploaded to fund a new classroom rug! My class loves working on the rug together so we are looking forward to having a new (and cleaner!) space to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1755702351027,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-materials/9321789/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2872878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542219378484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-johnson28"},{"teacherId":1905588,"projectId":9299917,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations of tissues, Clorox wipes, paper towels, and Ziploc bags to our classroom. Your thoughtful contributions are deeply appreciated and have already made a noticeable difference in our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThese essential supplies help us maintain a clean and organized learning environment, which is especially important for the health and well-being of our students. Having these items readily available allows us to spend more time focused on learning and less time worrying about basic classroom needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reflects a true commitment to supporting education, and it does not go unnoticed. The students and I are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for helping us create a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1755718003098,"projectUrl":"project/germ-patrol/9299917/","projectTitle":"Germ Patrol","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandamitchell"},{"teacherId":4489536,"projectId":9258403,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project to assist with classroom supplies in my second grade classroom. The kids were excited when we opened the boxes together. We are always excited to receive new materials at the beginning of the school year. The students are able to select their own supplies and are responsible for taking care to keep the supplies organized. They enjoy being able to make decisions on their own and develop a sense of ownership. \r\nI have one student who is in charge of supplies and when someone needs a replacement they open the classroom store and use coupons earned to upgrade or buy a new supply. The students enjoy having a working shop in the classroom. I am extremely happy with the quality of the materials because it gives my students the ability to make choices. I am working towards making my classroom accessible to all students learning preferences and accommodating all of of their learning styles.","fullyFundedDate":1746741626409,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-second-graders/9258403/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Second Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flaherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4489536_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698277100080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4489536"},{"teacherId":274591,"projectId":9643396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring a brand new dry erase table into our classroom! The moment my students saw it, their faces lit up with excitement - they were absolutely crazy excited! From that first moment, they could not wait to get their hands on the markers and start writing, drawing and collaborating. It has quickly become the most popular spot in the room, used all day long for small group activities, brainstorming, and problem solving.\r\n\r\nWe are using the table in so many ways - during math groups, students solve problems together and can easily show their work and thinking without needing paper. During reading time, they jot down key details, practice spelling words and create story maps. One memorable moment was when a group of students used the table to design a solution for a science challenge - they were sketching, debating, and revising ideas in real-time, completely engaged. The dry erase surface has truly transformed the way we collaborate and learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students now have a space that encourages creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Our next steps include using the table for more structured peer teaching, where students can \"teach\" a concept to others using the table as their whiteboard. Your contribution has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1757539197996,"projectUrl":"project/table-for-four-or-more-because-learn/9643396/","projectTitle":"Table for Four... or More (Because Learning’s a Team Sport!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp274591_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755909303260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/274591"},{"teacherId":6818784,"projectId":9328170,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations of school supplies for my third grade class. My students have enjoyed completing project based learning activities with the crayons, markers and colored pencils that were donated. For our social studies unit on maps, each student completed a flip book about where they are in the world, continent, country, state, and town and created a colorful tie dye world with magic markers. During our literacy block, the students illustrated a picture of a favorite character, Marisol Mc Donald as they learn about what makes story characters unique. My third graders have enjoyed using the headphones that were donated so that they can complete fact fluency games on chromebooks. \r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746741624111,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-third-graders/9328170/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Regan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6818784"},{"teacherId":379171,"projectId":9304891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this project! While double-sided tape and a dispenser might seem like small supplies, they are making a big impact in the visual arts world at school.\r\nThis simple tool has already saved me so much time when prepping and hanging student artwork. What used to take hours of wrestling with tape and makeshift solutions is now smooth, efficient, and frustration-free. That means more time focusing on what really matters—supporting my students as artists.\r\nMy goal has always been to help students feel seen—not just by their peers, but by our entire school. When their work is proudly displayed in the halls, it sends a message that their voices, creativity, and ideas matter. With your help, the building is transformed into a gallery filled with positivity, culture, and student pride.\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of the arts and the value of every child's expression. Your generosity is felt throughout the school.","fullyFundedDate":1746448288150,"projectUrl":"project/doubling-up-on-creativity-with-double-si/9304891/","projectTitle":"Doubling Up on Creativity with Double-Sided Tape","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weldon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp379171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449564935301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitney-weldon"},{"teacherId":379171,"projectId":9330585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping to fund this project!\r\nBecause of your kindness, we now have sturdy storage bins that will make a huge difference. Each sudent will be able to store their artwork in individual portfolios, keeping their creative work safe, organized, and in great condition throughout the year.\r\nSince there is no space in our school dedicated solely to art, these bins will become a storage solution—helping to create a mobile, organized system that supports creativity without clutter. Your donation not only provided a practical tool, but it also gives students a sense of pride in having a special place to keep and protect their hard work.\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in young artists!","fullyFundedDate":1753999510930,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solution-for-artwork/9330585/","projectTitle":"Storage Solution for Artwork","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weldon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp379171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449564935301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitney-weldon"},{"teacherId":379171,"projectId":9304911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward funding the purchase of squeeze bottles for tempera paint!\r\n\r\nThis simple but incredibly effective tool has made a world of difference in my classroom and in the way that young artists experience art-making.\r\n\r\nThe squeeze bottles have significantly reduced paint waste and made distributing materials so much more organized and efficient. Instead of spending precious time pouring and cleaning up spills, I'm now able to set up and clean up differently—which means more time for what the littlest artists love most: painting!\r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped streamline our routines and maximize the joy and creativity in our classroom. Thank you for helping us make every minute (and every drop of paint) count!","fullyFundedDate":1746738385626,"projectUrl":"project/bottled-brilliance-making-art-flow-easi/9304911/","projectTitle":"Bottled Brilliance: Making Art Flow Easily","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weldon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp379171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449564935301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitney-weldon"},{"teacherId":379171,"projectId":9304892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward the purchase of glue dots! While they may seem like a small supply, they played a truly essential role in launching a very big project—a school-wide collaborative art installation to kick off the year.\r\nWith the help of your contribution, students, teachers, and staff came together to create a vibrant, unified display that now brightens the main hallway. Each person decorated a piece of the final artwork, and thanks to the glue dots, I was able to easily and cleanly assemble hundreds of pieces into one large, seamless mural. \r\nEveryone was included—regardless of age or skill level—in a way that was accessible and (mostly) mess-free.\r\nMore importantly, this project is becoming a powerful symbol of community, creativity, and connection as we began a new school year. Students see their work displayed side by side with their peers and teachers, reinforcing that every voice matters and that we are stronger together.\r\nYour support made this possible, and I am so incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746485526642,"projectUrl":"project/a-sticky-solution-for-big-ideas/9304892/","projectTitle":"A Sticky Solution for Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weldon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp379171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449564935301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitney-weldon"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60920","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":189,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.1,"schoolId":60920,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Memorial Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Memorial Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/west-springfield-school-district/memorial-elementary-school/60920"}