{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vernon Hill School","outOfStateSupporters":29.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9570200,"projectId":9884767,"letterContent":"As each box arrived and was opened, the excitement in our room was clear. We weren't just unpacking supplies—we were welcoming a brand-new atmosphere of calm, focus, and leadership.\r\n\r\nYour donations are already making a profound difference in our daily routines!\r\n\r\nA Calm Environment: The glowing lanterns provide a calming, colorful light, and the sound machine cues students when it is time to work quietly. Additionally, the furniture pads have eliminated the loud scraping sound of chairs moving across the floor.\r\n\r\nTime Management and Independence: The countdown clock helps students visualize transitions and practice time management as they learn to pace themselves independently.\r\n\r\nBuilding Character: Our new leadership and social-emotional books are sparking wonderful conversations about responsibility, problem-solving, resilience, and kindness.\r\n\r\nA Sense of Community: The goal jar reminds us that we are a team. By working together to meet our classroom goals, students are learning the power of community and shared success. They also take genuine pride in working together to keep our space clean with our new dustpan and brush.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, modeling what it means to be a community leader, and showing our students that their education matters. It truly means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1766845668468,"projectUrl":"project/a-welcoming-space-to-learn-and-lead/9884767/","projectTitle":"A Welcoming Space to Learn and Lead!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570200"},{"teacherId":10459850,"projectId":10137324,"letterContent":"The addition of these new books has made a wonderful difference in our fourth-grade classroom library. Before they arrived, our hard-working MLLs often struggled to find stories that directly connected with their unique backgrounds. Now, they have accessible, diverse books that act as both mirrors to their own lives and windows into the world. Seeing their heritages and experiences reflected on our shelves has given them a noticeable boost in pride and made them feel truly valued.\r\n\r\nThese specific books have also helped us tackle a major reading hurdle by offering high-interest topics at just the right reading level. Instead of getting bogged down by overly complex language, our students can comfortably read these non-fiction texts to build up their science and history vocabulary. Having these targeted resources means less frustration and more moments of breakthrough, helping our students focus on learning new facts while they continue to master the English language.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided the exact tools needed to help turn hesitant readers into more confident scholars. By investing in these books, you sent a clear message to our fourth graders that their stories matter and that their learning goals are well within reach. Thank you for making such a practical, meaningful impact on our classroom. We appreciate you, your kindness and your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1773854137839,"projectUrl":"project/windows-and-mirrors-accessible-literacy/10137324/","projectTitle":"Windows and Mirrors: Accessible Literacy for MLLs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCormick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10459850"},{"teacherId":9922158,"projectId":9878038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing a color printer for our ESL students. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of our multilingual learners.\r\n\r\nFor English learners, visuals are not just helpful — they are essential. With this new color printer, I can create vibrant learning materials that help students better understand vocabulary, reading concepts, math skills, science topics, and classroom routines. Color visuals, picture supports, bilingual resources, and engaging hands-on activities make learning more accessible and confidence-building for students who are learning English while also mastering grade-level content.\r\n\r\nThis printer will allow me to:\r\n\r\n* Print colorful anchor charts and visual aids\r\n* Create differentiated learning materials for various language levels\r\n* Provide students with engaging vocabulary and reading supports\r\n* Print bilingual family communication materials\r\n* Create interactive activities that increase participation and confidence\r\n\r\nMany of our students rely heavily on visuals to connect language with meaning. Having access to high-quality color materials helps reduce frustration, increases engagement, and allows students to feel more successful in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a more inclusive, supportive, and empowering learning environment where multilingual learners can thrive academically and emotionally. Thank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1771448349362,"projectUrl":"project/color-printer-to-empower-eslmulti-lingu/9878038/","projectTitle":"Color Printer to Empower ESL/Multi-Lingual Learners with Vibrant Visuals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922158"},{"teacherId":10174678,"projectId":10172162,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart from the donation of guided reading books to our first grade classroom at Vernon Hill School. These books allow all students to develop a love of reading by providing them with a text containing the appropriate skills for each individual. Students can use these stories to gain confidence and continue to challenge themselves as the year progresses with the ultimate goal of developing a classroom with confident learners who love to read.\r\n\r\nAll of the students and myself are grateful for these sets of books. The excitement in the classroom has been contagious due to the fact that each student has something that works for them. The students are not measured exactly the same but rather pushed forward at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThese books will continue to be used and share with future first grade classes making them absolutely invaluable. You have really made a classroom of first grade students and their teacher (myself) incredibly happy thanks to your generosity and donations.","fullyFundedDate":1779034601142,"projectUrl":"project/different-levels-of-guided-reading/10172162/","projectTitle":"Different Levels of Guided Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeKleine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174678_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774616703425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174678"},{"teacherId":4998598,"projectId":10086692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our students in grades 3–6. Your donation of fidget games, binders, a teacher binder, and sensory toys will make a meaningful difference in our classroom each and every day. Many of our students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and resources like these provide opportunities they may not otherwise have access to. Your kindness helps create an environment where students feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThe fidget games and sensory toys will help students improve focus, self-regulation, and emotional well-being throughout the school day. These tools are especially valuable for students who benefit from hands-on learning and sensory support, allowing them to stay calm, confident, and ready to participate in class activities. The binders and teacher organization materials will help me and students stay organized and prepared while also allowing instruction and classroom management to run more smoothly and effectively.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are gaining more than supplies—they are gaining encouragement, confidence, and a classroom that feels welcoming and equipped for success. Thank you for investing in our children and helping us provide the tools they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your support truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1771287565921,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-sped-essentials/10086692/","projectTitle":"Elementary SpEd Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Channell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4998598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673317208407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-channell-mhs"},{"teacherId":8548763,"projectId":10141516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Books That Celebrate Us All.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we were able to add books that represent the many ethnicities, skin tones, cultures, and identities of my students. This has been incredibly powerful. My students are excited to see themselves reflected in the stories we read, and they are equally curious and engaged in learning about others. These books have helped us build important skills such as making connections, understanding characters, and developing empathy and respect for differences.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is an active and joyful experience. We gather together for read-alouds where students ask questions, share their thoughts, and make personal connections to the stories. During independent reading, students eagerly choose books that interest them, often gravitating toward stories where they feel seen and represented.\r\n\r\nSome of my students have been especially excited to find characters who look like them or share similar experiences. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they engage more deeply with reading and participate in discussions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue, we will build on these experiences by exploring themes of kindness, inclusion, and community through our books. Your support has helped create a classroom where every child feels valued and inspired.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping our students see that their stories matter.","fullyFundedDate":1773856979619,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-celebrate-us-all/10141516/","projectTitle":"Books That Celebrate Us All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8548763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659554516399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8548763"},{"teacherId":8548763,"projectId":9777147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Little Habitat Designers: Building Homes for Plants and Animals.\" Your generosity brought our classroom to life in such a meaningful way!\r\n\r\nWith the materials you helped provide, my students were able to dive into their habitat project by exploring different environments and learning about the needs of plants and animals. After learning about these concepts, students worked hard to design and build their own habitats. Using the supplies from DonorsChoose, they created unique environments that showed their understanding of how living things depend on their surroundings to survive.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were so excited and eager to begin. Their curiosity and creativity immediately took over, and they couldn't wait to start building and sharing their ideas. It was incredible to watch them collaborate, problem-solve, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building on this knowledge by discussing how habitats can change and how we can help protect plants and animals in our environment. This project has laid a strong foundation for deeper learning and meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this experience possible. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769128375167,"projectUrl":"project/little-habitat-designers-building-homes/9777147/","projectTitle":"Little Habitat Designers: Building Homes for Plants and Animals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8548763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659554516399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8548763"},{"teacherId":2488950,"projectId":9996620,"letterContent":"This project has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my preschool special education classroom. The ink allows me to create high-quality printed materials such as visual schedules, communication boards, social stories, task cards, and adapted worksheets that support early learning and independence. Many donors may not realize how much technology like printing supports learning in schools, especially for young children with special needs. Being able to consistently print visuals helps my students better understand routines, follow directions, communicate their needs, and stay engaged throughout the day.\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is seeing materials made just for them. They are drawn to the clear pictures, colors, and familiar images, which makes learning feel accessible and motivating rather than overwhelming. Several students who struggle with verbal communication have especially benefited from the printed visuals, using them to make choices, transition between activities, and express themselves more confidently. Because of this project, I am able to quickly adapt materials to meet individual needs, helping all of my students feel supported, successful, and included in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1769700015653,"projectUrl":"project/ink-ink-in-a-wink/9996620/","projectTitle":"Ink, Ink, in a Wink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2488950_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476916422496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leah-newton"},{"teacherId":9570200,"projectId":9665919,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your support of our project. Thanks to your generosity, our students have access to many additional materials which enrich our math block in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nStudents readily reach for their new whiteboards and the color coded math mats to help them work through problem solving. They love using the colorful blocks, dice, and playing cards during fact fluency game time. Challenging their classmates to create the highest or lowest number possible while using with the Uno cards has become a favorite place value activity! The books help to foster a connection between mathematical concepts and real life situations. They have been a great addition to both our math lessons and our library corner.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference every single day, and our magnificent mathematicians are beyond grateful. We could not do this without you! Thank you for believing in our students and helping our classroom shine!","fullyFundedDate":1757519985520,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-mathematicians-tools-for-su/9665919/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Mathematicians: Tools for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570200"},{"teacherId":7388742,"projectId":9677347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom project! The printer and the ink has been used for many different projects across many different classrooms. Printing in color ink is something that helps make classrooms bright, colorful, and cheerful places for our students to learn in. We are able to provide students with visuals that are true to life so when they leave our classrooms, they have a better grasp of what their teacher and other people are talking about. \r\nMy students have especially been excited about the alphabet flash cards that I have been able to print out of them. They love bringing them home to practice with their families. Without donations like these, I would not be able to provide them with these types of activities.","fullyFundedDate":1766105834872,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-a-printer/9677347/","projectTitle":"Ink For A Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boudreau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7388742"},{"teacherId":9915341,"projectId":9754488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Building Language Through Dramatic Play project. When the first shipment arrived, my students were beyond excited! Almost immediately, they began creating their own rules for using the materials independently—a powerful reminder of how open-ended play builds ownership, collaboration, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nNow, students are using the costumes and dramatic play materials daily to role-play different roles, and the language pouring out during these interactions has been amazing. They are negotiating, explaining ideas, and using rich vocabulary—including math language—as they count, sort, and serve pretend food. Next, we plan to extend this play into writing by creating menus and order forms, blending imagination with early literacy skills. Thank you for making meaningful, joyful learning possible in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762128997741,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-through-dramatic-play/9754488/","projectTitle":"Building Language Through Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bostwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915341_orig.png?crop=997,997,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739391776340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915341"},{"teacherId":3560436,"projectId":9810947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom Ozobots. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have hands-on opportunities to explore coding, problem-solving, and creativity in an engaging and exciting way. The robots have sparked curiosity, collaboration, and enthusiasm, helping students build critical STEM skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' education and for believing in the power of innovative learning. Your generosity is helping to inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1762128997883,"projectUrl":"project/ozobot-coding/9810947/","projectTitle":"Ozobot Coding","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pechie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3560436_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470794059677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3560436"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64015","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":525,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.3,"schoolId":64015,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vernon Hill School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vernon Hill School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/worcester-public-schools/vernon-hill-elementary-school/64015"}