{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Phillip Coburn School","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9379690,"projectId":10186147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Numberblocks manipulatives to our preschool classroom. Your support has provided our students with an exciting hands-on learning experience that has brought math concepts to life in a meaningful and engaging way.\r\n\r\nRecently, we celebrated a special \"Numberblocks Day\" in our classroom. The children enjoyed watching Numberblocks episodes and then had the opportunity to use the manipulatives to recreate and explore the numbers they saw on screen. Being able to physically build, count, combine, and compare numbers helped reinforce these concepts in a way that was both fun and developmentally appropriate.\r\n\r\nAt the preschool level, we place a strong emphasis on hands-on learning. Young children learn best by actively exploring and interacting with materials, and the Numberblocks manipulatives have become a valuable tool for encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and early math skills. The children were excited to experiment with numbers, create their own Numberblocks characters, and discover new mathematical relationships through play.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped make learning more engaging and accessible for our students. We are grateful for your support and for the opportunities these materials provide each day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young learners and helping foster a love of mathematics through hands-on exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1778199322544,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-come-alive-with-numberblocks/10186147/","projectTitle":"Making Math Come Alive With Numberblocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kusek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9379690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701027140188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9379690"},{"teacherId":2947251,"projectId":9233100,"letterContent":"We are forever grateful for people like you who take the time and energy to donate to schools where we can give the students everything they deserve. You are truly amazing and we thank you! This will help make our school year much more successful!\r\n\r\nThis year, we were able to refill the school store on a regular basis which helps the motivation of the students to earn their coupons and exhibit positive behavior. As a school, this makes such an impact on student's learning and the ability to attack the curriculum and teach everything we need to throughout the year. The students are always so excited to be able to choose from new items in the school store and they were able to buy more high priced items this year with your donations. We cannot express how grateful we are to have donors like you to help us through our school year and make it successful.","fullyFundedDate":1753745093009,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-rewards-positive-behaviors/9233100/","projectTitle":"PBIS Rewards Positive Behaviors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gavioli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2947251_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472134086756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgavioli"},{"teacherId":2947251,"projectId":9288606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and donations towards our school store! Each year, we strive to fill our school store with items that with keep students motivated to earn coupons for positive behavior. This year, the students were very excited to see new items in the cart and have the opportunity to purchase higher priced items. Not only are the students learning to earn coupons and have positive behavior, they are learning math skills and other important life skills as well! \r\n\r\nThe ability to fill our school store on a regular basis has helped make our PBIS program more successful. The students have very much enjoyed your donations and it has made a huge impact on our entire school.","fullyFundedDate":1755735912857,"projectUrl":"project/school-store-fun/9288606/","projectTitle":"School Store Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gavioli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2947251_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472134086756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgavioli"},{"teacherId":2947251,"projectId":9287763,"letterContent":"Thank you for your sincere generosity in donating to our classroom. We are so grateful for people like to you help us make our school year successful. \r\n\r\nBeing able to have extra supplies for my students this year has been great! The ability to give them new crayons when they run out, or sharpen them with our new sharpener is very exciting. We have been able to use the new dry erase markers all year and because they are \"the good kind\" we get to have some to start our new 2026-2027 school year with brand new supplies as well! By having these extra supplies, you have helped make this school year even more successful. The kids are always excited when I am able to give them a new pencil, crayons, or marker!","fullyFundedDate":1756198991784,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-last/9287763/","projectTitle":"Supplies To Last!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gavioli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2947251_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472134086756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgavioli"},{"teacherId":6816345,"projectId":8537970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students. Because of your generosity, I am able to provide essential tools like flashcards, math practice materials, a learning clock, timer, and organizational supports that help structure our day and reinforce important skills.\r\n\r\nI teach students in grades 3–5 in a social-emotional/behavioral classroom, where each child has unique learning needs and varying levels of readiness. These materials allow me to create consistent routines, provide targeted practice, and offer hands-on learning experiences that keep students engaged and supported.\r\n\r\nLaminating materials will ensure these resources can be used again and again, helping students build skills through repetition and consistency—something that is incredibly important for their growth.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a structured, supportive environment where students can build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and work toward returning to mainstream classrooms successfully.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a meaningful difference in their learning and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1723658900904,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-organizational-materials-for-su/8537970/","projectTitle":"Math and Organizational Materials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sutter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6816345_orig.jpg?crop=2825,2825,x101,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777426667804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6816345"},{"teacherId":6816345,"projectId":9554334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping make this new journey possible. This year, I am working with elementary students in a small-group setting designed to meet their individual learning needs, and your generosity is already making a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have access to engaging math games, hands-on manipulatives, and high-quality reading materials that align with their curriculum. These resources allow me to present concepts in ways that are interactive, meaningful, and tailored to each learner. The ability to incorporate Teachers Pay Teachers resources also ensures I can provide targeted support and adapt lessons to meet my students exactly where they are.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a learning environment where students feel confident, capable, and motivated. Many of my students need instruction that looks and feels different in order to truly understand grade-level content, and these materials make that possible. They are not just tools—they are opportunities for my students to experience success.\r\n\r\nI truly believe in my students' ability to meet and exceed expectations when given the right support, and thanks to you, they are being given that opportunity every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in my students. Your impact will be felt in every lesson, every breakthrough, and every moment of growth.","fullyFundedDate":1757548778956,"projectUrl":"project/new-position-intervention-materials-nee/9554334/","projectTitle":"New Position, Intervention Materials Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sutter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6816345_orig.jpg?crop=2825,2825,x101,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777426667804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6816345"},{"teacherId":2162993,"projectId":9804205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our preschool classroom. Your kindness and support mean the world to us and make a direct impact on our students every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our classroom now has access to materials and resources that help create a more engaging, creative, and nurturing learning environment. At this early stage in their education, these experiences are incredibly important—they spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a love of learning that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nOur students are already benefiting from your generosity, and their excitement says it all. On behalf of our entire class, thank you for believing in our learners and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1770509570281,"projectUrl":"project/terrific-tactile-toys/9804205/","projectTitle":"Terrific Tactile Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaBonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2162993"},{"teacherId":9379690,"projectId":10141458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, donors, for truly enhancing our school library and helping my students connect stories to what they are learning each day! By putting books into the hands of young children, you are helping them develop essential skills like how to properly handle books, recognize words, and even begin telling their own stories just by exploring the pictures.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, books are always accessible—whether in the calm-down area with social-emotional stories or during circle time with silly and themed books. I also make it a priority to read stories that connect to what we are learning, helping to build vocabulary and deepen understanding through engaging visuals and storytelling.\r\n\r\nThe students who are most excited about these books are often the ones who may not have access to them at home. They look forward to coming to school each day, eager to hear new stories and revisit their favorites. Your generosity is not only supporting their learning but also fostering a love of reading that will stay with them for years to come. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact!","fullyFundedDate":1773856975311,"projectUrl":"project/putting-the-right-book-in-every-childs/10141458/","projectTitle":"Putting the Right Book in Every Child’s Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kusek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9379690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701027140188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9379690"},{"teacherId":8964398,"projectId":9873329,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the new materials! Especially the ball tower! It has been a hit! \r\nThe Snap-n-Twist building cubes quickly became a favorite. Students worked together to design tall towers, colorful patterns, and even simple \"bridges,\" while talking about how to make their structures stronger. It was wonderful to watch their creativity and teamwork grow as they experimented and solved problems together.\r\n\r\nOur new tabletop writing center and Trace & Write Alphabet Center have also become an important part of our literacy time. Students are practicing letter formation, tracing, and building confidence in their early writing skills.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the Fat Brain Toys Squigz 75 Piece Set! I set up it for morning tables and me preschool students love building, exploring, and creating with these colorful suction toys. They are helping strengthen fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and problem-solving during play. They get excited to play with a friend and show me what they've made! \r\n\r\nOur class will continue using these materials during our literacy and STEM centers. Students will continue working on forming letters and use the building cubes to explore patterns, counting, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nYour support has created meaningful learning opportunities that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our young learners. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can explore, build, and grow every day!","fullyFundedDate":1763592686654,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-for-preschoolers/9873329/","projectTitle":"Engagement for Preschoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gumlaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8964398_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773993896390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964398"},{"teacherId":4900443,"projectId":9800775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing literacy games for our classroom. When the games arrived, the excitement from my students was immediate and genuine. They eagerly gathered around to explore the new materials, asking when they could start playing and practicing. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they realized that learning reading skills could be interactive, collaborative, and fun. Your generosity created a moment of joy and curiosity that truly energized our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe use literacy games regularly during small-group instruction, literacy centers, and partner activities. These games help students practice essential skills such as letter recognition, phonics patterns, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension in a way that feels engaging rather than intimidating. Students are able to learn from one another, build confidence, and strengthen their reading abilities while playing together. The hands-on format encourages active participation and helps reinforce skills that we practice during whole-group lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have meaningful opportunities to practice literacy skills in ways that support different learning styles and keep them motivated. The games have already become a favorite part of our literacy block, and they continue to spark excitement about reading and learning. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth as readers. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770509569841,"projectUrl":"project/early-literacy-games/9800775/","projectTitle":"Early Literacy Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeLong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4900443_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773084172384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4900443"},{"teacherId":9379690,"projectId":9873305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, we were able to create a new PBIS prize box filled with exciting rewards for our students. Your donations have truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the new prize box, we have seen a noticeable improvement in positive behavior among our students. The rewards have given them something fun and motivating to work toward. Students are excited to earn and fill their coupons by following classroom expectations, showing kindness to their peers, and making positive choices throughout the day.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to watch how motivated the students are. They often remind each other of the rules and celebrate when a classmate earns a coupon. The excitement surrounding the prize box has helped create a more positive and encouraging classroom environment where students are proud of their good behavior.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided fun rewards but has also helped reinforce important life skills like responsibility, kindness, and self-control. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make our classroom a place where positive behavior is celebrated every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771789368693,"projectUrl":"project/the-heart-of-pbis-in-the-classroom/9873305/","projectTitle":"The Heart of Pbis in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kusek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9379690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701027140188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9379690"},{"teacherId":5187439,"projectId":9026124,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to extend my deepest thanks for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your support helped provide so many essential supplies from Play-Doh and cleaners to all the important materials that make our classroom a welcoming and engaging space for young learners.\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students have what they need to start the school year off right. The Play-Doh encourages creativity and fine motor development, while the cleaning supplies help us maintain a safe and healthy environment where everyone can learn and play comfortably.\r\nYour contribution truly makes a difference each and every day. Seeing the children's excitement as they explore, learn, and grow reminds me how powerful generosity can be. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1742921082453,"projectUrl":"project/every-classroom-needs-the-basics/9026124/","projectTitle":"Every Classroom Needs the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5187439"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60925","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":699,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.9,"schoolId":60925,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Phillip Coburn School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Phillip Coburn School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/west-springfield-school-district/phillip-coburn-school/60925"}