{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Quinsigamond Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":428890,"projectId":9541548,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom project. My students I were very excited to see that our project had been fully funded and materials would soon arrive at school. Once the boxes arrived, we enjoyed opening them and seeing the materials that were purchased.\r\nThe dry erase boards are used every day during small group instruction to write words and sentences related to the current phonics pattern The box of laminating sheets provide a layer of thickness for the many games and group activities used throughout the week. Finally, the large chart paper has been used to create anchor charts that display what we are learning in all areas of the curriculum.\r\nWithout generous donors like you, projects would not continue to be funded! \r\nThank you again for supporting my first grade classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758803970708,"projectUrl":"project/focus-collaborate-and-learn/9541548/","projectTitle":"Focus, Collaborate and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp428890_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539463616332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/428890"},{"teacherId":10083070,"projectId":9475664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me create a classroom that is capable of great things. The students in my classroom are now able to read books that inform them and include them. I appreciate all the materials that have been given to me so that I can teach effectively.\r\n\r\nThe students use the materials that were donated daily. To read, to write, to grow. I am in awe of how quickly the community rallied to support my classroom and my students. Education is such an important tool and I believe all children should have equal access to the materials they need to benefit from it.","fullyFundedDate":1755801526239,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-classroom-library-and-materia/9475664/","projectTitle":"First Year Classroom Library and Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10083070"},{"teacherId":6741360,"projectId":9033611,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom's smart TV. It is hard to put into words how thankful I am for your generosity. Your support has made an incredible difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith this new technology, we can bring lessons to life in exciting and engaging ways. Whether it's watching educational videos, displaying student work, or using interactive resources, the TV has already helped make learning more visual, collaborative, and meaningful for our students. Using a smart TV has allowed for the flexibility of being able to move throughout the classroom for lessons. \r\n\r\nOur class is thrilled to have this new resource, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746449565435,"projectUrl":"project/smart-tv-for-21st-century-learners/9033611/","projectTitle":"Smart TV for 21st Century Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6741360_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x240,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583600047124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6741360"},{"teacherId":4649334,"projectId":6094207,"letterContent":"This is amazing! Thank you so very much for your continued generosity to help students get the tools they need to be successful learners! They, along with me, get so excited to use brand new materials to help us make education a more enjoyable experience. We appreciate all you do and have done for us. Without your support, teachers would have to spend an unimaginable amount of money on the many needed supplies so we are forever grateful for people and organizations like you. Thank you again for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1642804020530,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-school/6094207/","projectTitle":"Tools For School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649334_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502909674383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4649334"},{"teacherId":3792094,"projectId":7617099,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for your supporting us. We were so excited when the packages were delivered to our classroom. We waited until they all arrived before we opened them. The excitement in our classroom was palpable.\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw that they were getting some new fidgets and some new supplies there were soooo excited. We talked about how we were able to get them and what it means when someone donates to support us. \r\n\r\nThey are so thankful and want you to know just how much your generosity means to us.\r\nWe know that you chose our classroom and for that we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1693002768296,"projectUrl":"project/focused-fun-for-all/7617099/","projectTitle":"Focused Fun for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caliri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3792094_orig.jpg?crop=1103,1103,x39,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720056462971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-caliri"},{"teacherId":4739557,"projectId":5533271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! This allowed for books to enter our classroom and go directly into my students hands. These books were relatable and culturally inclusive, which was the main goal of this project in the first place. The books were at different reading levels and some were graphic novels, meaning all my students could access them, which is not always the case with classroom libraries. These books have helped my students to like to read and to feel comfortable with themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1620151787948,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-get-the-job-done/5533271/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels Get The Job Done!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4739557_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504637530396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4739557"},{"teacherId":4649334,"projectId":8815239,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this beautiful carpet! My students love having this nice, clean carpet to sit on and conduct their work on. We use the carpet so many times throughout the day. I conduct whole group teaching on it, students complete independent work on it and use it for partner games. The last rug we had was run down and very used. It is so nice to walk into the classroom everyday and see this beautiful rug. Your generosity is very appreciated! My students and I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1731507775847,"projectUrl":"project/a-spot-for-everyone/8815239/","projectTitle":"A Spot For Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649334_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502909674383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4649334"},{"teacherId":4913691,"projectId":9148000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our art materials! Your support has had a powerful impact on my students' learning and creativity. With access to quality supplies, my students have been able to explore artistic techniques more deeply and express themselves in ways that simply weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped my students grow not just as artists, but as learners. One of the most meaningful outcomes has been the ability for students to take supplies home—allowing their creativity to continue beyond the classroom walls. Many have shared how they've started creating with their families, turning art into a part of their daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746460669277,"projectUrl":"project/art-materials-for-home/9148000/","projectTitle":"Art Materials for Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4913691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588034330162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4913691"},{"teacherId":4481831,"projectId":8887233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students and I appreciate your support more than words can say. As we all know, technology changes quickly! With these changes in technology come many advantages - including smart TVs. In the education setting, this means that we can stream presentations so that we can walk the room and engage with the audience better.\r\n\r\nA smart TV has allowed my students to become better presenters and it has also allowed me to engage with my students better, creating a more seamless class. Students are tech savvy and they respond best when technology in the classroom. This TV has allowed us to keep in step with the changing world as we nudge them into it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1735657787793,"projectUrl":"project/smart-tv-smarter-kids/8887233/","projectTitle":"Smart TV, Smarter Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vartanian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4481831_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589205486693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vartanian"},{"teacherId":4913691,"projectId":8830766,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous gift of the smart TV. This thoughtful contribution will make a significant impact on our elementary students' learning experience, helping them explore the world of art through HD in new and exciting ways. With this technology, we will be able to enhance their creativity, broaden their understanding, and introduce them to diverse artistic expressions from around the globe. Thank you for supporting their educational journey and inspiring their future endeavors!","fullyFundedDate":1735657790031,"projectUrl":"project/smart-tv-smarter-kids/8830766/","projectTitle":"Smart Tv, Smarter Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4913691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588034330162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4913691"},{"teacherId":4939398,"projectId":8793528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our students here at Quinsigamond Elementary school. It is a constant challenge to provide students with meaningful educational experiences to help them reach their greatest potential, and donors such as you help us reach that goal.\r\nThe projector is such an asset to our physical education setting. Physical Education provides students not only with an opportunity to exercise, but also to use strategic and critical thinking in a hands on setting. It also gives them an opportunity to work cooperatively with teammates and groups.\r\nThe projector is a great aide in helping give visual representation and examples of rules and strategies. This is particularly important with the diverse languages and cognitive abilities we see in each class setting. \r\nOnce again thank you for your generosity and investing in our students. It is greatly appreciated and utilized daily.","fullyFundedDate":1735657714834,"projectUrl":"project/projector-perfection/8793528/","projectTitle":"Projector Perfection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4939398_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533219167738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sgym"},{"teacherId":4624631,"projectId":8896441,"letterContent":"My students and I cannot thank you enough! Our current curriculum has teacher manual read-alouds with corresponding slideshows, but no actual books, so the students have been so excited to have these books added to our classroom! The experience of having an actual book read aloud is something students should experience often and now, because of you, my students get to experience this every week. \r\n\r\nThe books are engaging and related to our content topics. They also have beautiful illustrations/photographs to help students deepen their understanding, especially those just learning English. The books give us a chance to dive deeper into our topics, and some even just provide the important (and often overlooked) opportunity to read for fun! 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