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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mather Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2398735,"projectId":9975939,"letterContent":"My students had so much fun learning about famous African Americans who left a legacy behind. They made mini books and art projects to share with the rest of the school. Each student was able to take home a booklet of African American inventions to share with their families.\r\n All of this couldn't have been possible without your kindness and generosity. Thank you so much for donating to our project. Now our students are leaving first grade full of knowledge about those who came before them. Hopefully this will inspire them to make a difference in the world.","fullyFundedDate":1768850822412,"projectUrl":"project/our-legacy/9975939/","projectTitle":"Our Legacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398735"},{"teacherId":9989282,"projectId":10056555,"letterContent":"Our students are incredibly excited and grateful for your generous donation of recorders. When I introduced them in class, the room filled with squeals of joy and bright, eager smiles.\r\n\r\nOver the past few weeks, students have been learning about the different parts of the recorder and have begun playing the notes B, A, and G. It has been a joy to watch them grow as young musicians. They are building confidence and developing their ability to read and perform musical patterns.\r\n\r\nThey are now working toward playing a set of BAG songs, including the classic \"Hot Cross Buns\".","fullyFundedDate":1769905599753,"projectUrl":"project/from-first-notes-to-forever-music-recor/10056555/","projectTitle":"From First Notes to Forever Music: Recorders for 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Starr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9989282_orig.png?crop=478,478,x189,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769189147190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9989282"},{"teacherId":4845513,"projectId":10033484,"letterContent":"This project has done wonders for our math time. With these organizational boxes we have begun to store all center materials separately. This allows us to only pull the center games we need daily. The material stays organized and easy for students to access and handle. Teachers in three different classrooms have made labels for each center game, making it really easy to pull the correct box from our closets. Math time can now be focused on doing the actual work and not gathering materials. Thanks you for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1768850822386,"projectUrl":"project/mathematical-minds-organized/10033484/","projectTitle":"Mathematical Minds Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dreyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4845513_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509142773778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4845513"},{"teacherId":6844358,"projectId":9921757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Focus and Flexibility With Classroom Headphones and Laptop Tables. Your generosity is making a real difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to headphones and laptop tables that help create a more comfortable and focused learning environment. The headphones allow students to better concentrate during independent work, listening activities, and online learning without distractions. The laptop tables give them the flexibility to work comfortably in different spaces throughout the classroom, helping them stay engaged and organized.\r\n\r\nThese tools are especially meaningful for students who benefit from quieter spaces and flexible seating. With your help, they can take greater ownership of their learning, stay focused on their tasks, and feel more confident in their work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to education are truly appreciated. Thank you for believing in our students and helping create a classroom where every learner has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764693530722,"projectUrl":"project/focus-and-flexibility-with-classroom-hea/9921757/","projectTitle":"Focus and Flexibility With Classroom Headphones and Laptop Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844358_orig.jpg?crop=2126,2126,x483,y1139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723657319217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6844358"},{"teacherId":432301,"projectId":10014908,"letterContent":"Thank you for generous donations to our classroom project. Thanks to your donations I have been able to make many new educational games for out children to enjoy and that future classrooms will be able to enjoy. \r\n\r\n Children loved playing \"fill the pot of gold\" around St. Patricks day. Children rolled dice and had to put that many gold going in the jar. Our dramatic play center has turned into a camp site and thanks to your donations I have been able to hang signs and labels for the area. \r\n \r\n Your donations mean so much to us. Thank you for helping make our classroom a special place for the children!","fullyFundedDate":1769905600251,"projectUrl":"project/help-a-teacher-with-teachers-pay-teacher/10014908/","projectTitle":"Help a Teacher with Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp432301_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488568304835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mclaughlin"},{"teacherId":684833,"projectId":4881981,"letterContent":"We extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our students during this period of remote learning.\r\n\r\nDue to the unexpected closure of school for the whole year, many of our almost 580 students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade did not bring home enough supplies to last for an extended time. After checking in with our students, we found that many lacked essential items like books, paper, crayons, and pencils to do their school work remotely.\r\n\r\nYour donations have been critical in closing this gap, ensuring that our students have the necessary tools to continue their school work and \"continue to be academic super stars\". These supplies are vital for academic tasks and for enabling our students to pursue creative projects to occupy the time they must spend at home.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to education has a profound impact, especially considering our high-need population; over 90% of our students are classified as high need by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Additionally, over 50% of our students speak a language other than English at home, and 15% have learning disabilities.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for supporting our students' remote learning success.","fullyFundedDate":1588717042890,"projectUrl":"project/give-students-school-tools/4881981/","projectTitle":"Give Students School Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp684833_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x79,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754272097868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-otoole"},{"teacherId":612196,"projectId":9989872,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom! The books have made such a difference. Students were excited and claiming books the second I opened the boxes. They love reading, and were ecstatic to see some new titles they had never seen before. We even got books our library didn't have!\r\n\r\nThe storage bench has been amazing too! We were able to tuck away all of our recess games, and it has provided a cozy place for students to read. Students love the special privilege of sitting somewhere besides their own seats for reading time!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769905599870,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-library/9989872/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connolly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp612196_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502633588446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sconnolly"},{"teacherId":2398735,"projectId":9975922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students learn and celebrate the Lunar New Year. We enjoyed the stories that explained how the New Year is celebrated by different parts of Asia. \r\n The art projects and coloring books made our classroom a vibrant placed filled with wonderful art work. The materials helped us experience how the New Year is celebrated and encouraged us to learn more. \r\n My students were left longing for more. Culture has become a big part of our day because of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1767409960164,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-2026/9975922/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398735"},{"teacherId":432301,"projectId":9815294,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity. The items purchased in this project have made such an impact on my students day to day lives at school. Especially the weighted stuffed animals. This year we have a student that has a difficult time transitioning into the classroom from home, she misses her mom. The stuffies have made this transition easier for her, every morning now she comes in and wears one of the weight stuffed animals and moves around the room with ease until she is ready to put it back. \r\nThat is just one of many examples of how the items in this project have made a positive impact. I am looking forward to continuing to be able to use these items for years to come. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762373286822,"projectUrl":"project/sometime-you-need-more-than-a-deep-breat/9815294/","projectTitle":"Sometime You Need More Than a Deep Breath","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp432301_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488568304835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mclaughlin"},{"teacherId":9236720,"projectId":9835702,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our recess and movement time have already become more joyful and engaging. Although the colder temperatures have limited our outdoor use as we navigate indoor space, we are still having such a blast with the new balls, hoops, cones, and toss-and-catch sets. We have created indoor movement stations and mini obstacle courses that help students practice coordination, balance, and teamwork in creative ways.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement filled the room. There were wide eyes, cheers, and so many eager volunteers ready to try everything. Even in our classroom space, they have shown incredible cooperation, patience, and encouragement toward one another. Watching them celebrate small successes and invite classmates to join their games has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nAs we look ahead to warmer days, we cannot wait to bring these resources fully outdoors. We are continuing to focus on teamwork, perseverance, and self-confidence, and these materials are helping students practice those skills in meaningful ways. Your generosity is giving my little learners opportunities to move, grow, and shine. Thank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1763564090429,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-in-motion-playtime-for-littl/9835702/","projectTitle":"Confidence in Motion: Playtime for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9236720_orig.jpg?crop=1539,1539,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693329824930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9236720"},{"teacherId":4973253,"projectId":9886569,"letterContent":"I Think, I Need Space... will officially kick off in mid-March. 💛 Because of your generosity, we can give our students and their families the materials they need to create their very own \"Think Spaces\" at home, small, peaceful pockets of calm where big feelings can soften and learning can begin again.\r\n\r\nEach item was carefully chosen with love and intention. From soft carpet squares that define a cozy corner, to figure fidgets that keep hands busy, to clay and squish balls that help squeeze out frustration, every material is designed to offer a calming activity that supports emotional regulation and a gentle return to classwork. These tools help create a peaceful, supportive environment at school, and now families can duplicate that same safe space at home.\r\n\r\nYour gift does more than provide supplies. It provides comfort. It builds resilience. It gives children permission to pause, breathe, and try again. That is a tremendous difference.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students will be better equipped to manage their emotions, remain engaged in learning, and grow not just academically but emotionally in school AND at home. Your generosity directly supports their well-being and their continued success.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness, your belief in our students, and your ongoing commitment to our school community. Thank you for helping us give our families this valuable resource and for making space for calm, connection, and possibility.","fullyFundedDate":1763564090586,"projectUrl":"project/i-think-i-need-space/9886569/","projectTitle":"I Think, I Need Space....","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4973253_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574720719371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsthames12"},{"teacherId":1625318,"projectId":9927406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our project. With the addition of many inclusive classrooms, this year more than most I have really found playdough to be an amazing resource. All my students enjoy creating with playdough. Whether it be molding sea creatures, habitats, or making faces to share emotions, playdough is a great tool.\r\n\r\n I leave playdough in the Think Space where students go to sort out their big feelings. It is a fabulous sensory tool. 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