{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Andrew Hamilton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9759857,"letterContent":"The impact of your donations are immeasurable. You helped provide my students with the bare necessities. Many of my students would come to school without a coat or socks on, even in the middle of winter. In first grade, spills and accidents happen frequently, and students' families aren't always able to leave work to drop off a fresh pair of clothes. I've seen kids extremely self conscious of massive holes in their pants, worried about others seeing their underwear or making fun of them.\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students were able to have fresh, clean clothes whenever they need them. They get a huge confidence boost and smile on their face with the joy of a fresh pair of new clothes. It is impossible for students to learn when their basic needs aren't met, and because of your donation, my students can focus on just being kids and actually learning at school. \r\n\r\nTHANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1762877023321,"projectUrl":"project/clean-clothes-ready-to-learn/9759857/","projectTitle":"Clean Clothes & Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9690677,"letterContent":"I am so beyond grateful for your immense generosity to our classroom! Students in my class are thrilled to engage in science lessons nearly every day. Prior to this donation, many of our science lessons were limited to mundane slideshows. But now due to this generous donation, my first graders are able to fully engage with science far beyond the curriculum's lessons. With these supplies, we're able to implement fun, engaging STEM activities across all subjects. \r\nThanks to you, our ELA lessons have also blossomed to include so much more than just lectures and workbooks as we incorporate STEM activities aligned with content. As we read books about the sun, moon, and stars, students benefit from and enjoy seeing an actual physical representation of the sun, Earth, and planets with the orbiting solar system display. Along with growing plants themselves to understand the importance of the sun to living things. As we learn about birds and their physical structures, students have the best time using binoculars to see them closer. The products from this donation can continue to be used the entire school year (and many of which can be reused for years to come!). Thank you again for helping make science exploration a reality for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758293319936,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-exploration/9690677/","projectTitle":"Hands-on STEM Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9884227,"letterContent":"My students faces completely lit up when they saw our Friendsgiving set up! They cheered and danced with excitement. We used the brown paper to cover the desks, arranging them into one large Thanksgiving-esque dinner table with plenty of decorations. Students absolutely loved reading \"Balloons Over Broadway\", yelling in awe, \"WOWW!\" at the magnificent parade balloon floats throughout the story. After reading, the aluminum foil was used for students to create their own magnificent parade balloons. \r\nEven more important, we shared plenty of healthy snacks and students were able to take home boxes of oatmeal, fruit cups, yogurts, and more low maintenance foods for the break from school. \r\nThank you for your immense generosity in keeping kids healthy, happy, and fed!","fullyFundedDate":1763045713802,"projectUrl":"project/fighting-food-insecurity-with-friendsgiv/9884227/","projectTitle":"Fighting Food Insecurity with Friendsgiving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9743406,"letterContent":"My students full blown CHEERED when I opened these boxes! The new books have quickly become the class favorites- so much so that they have started arguing about who gets to read the Roblox book first! I've never seen them so excited about reading! \r\nThe Roblox, Minecraft, and Dog Man books have quickly become the most popular choices during independent reading time. One student even brought a new Dog Man book on a field trip with him. Dog Man has become one of his greatest coping skills as whenever he feels upset or escalated, he often takes a break and chooses to read it. Now that I have a full set of Dog Man books, he can continue reading new stories while revisiting old ones. \r\nAnother one of my students previously shared that many of her family members are from Jamaica, often sharing stories about Jamaica and her family there. When I showed her the new picture books celebrating Jamaica and its culture, she excitedly yelled \"THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU MS STRIGHT!!!\" I said don't thank me, thank the incredible donors from DonorsChoose for generously funding these for us! \r\nSo I thank you immensely for bringing so much joy and excitement around reading to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762453407403,"projectUrl":"project/joy-culture-and-laughter-through-liter/9743406/","projectTitle":"Joy, Culture, and Laughter through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9814339,"letterContent":"My students were THRILLED to receive these materials! We used the legos, toy animals, miniature trees, and figurines to create \"habitats\" for our favorite science class mascot, Spruce the turtle! Students collaborated in partnerships to create these habitats, building on vital social skills like sharing, taking turns, and teamwork. They were instructed to make sure Spruce the turtle had everything needed to survive (food, water, air, and safety from predators) \r\nWhen given the opportunity to talk about the habitats they designed, students showed so much knowledge of the science content we had learned. I asked one student about a specific structure in her habitat and she said, \"Oh that's a slide, so when the predators are away, Spruce can have fun!\" \r\nThe oil, bins, trays, spoons, sponges, and tongs were used in a science lesson on cleaning up water pollution. Students had so much fun with this one, working together in groups to clean up the water. They couldn't believe all of the trash and pollution they found! With these materials, my students discovered a deep passion for environmental protection that will last a lifetime. \r\nThank you for your generous donations that will last us for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1763045485108,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-fun-with-stem-supplies/9814339/","projectTitle":"First Grade Fun with STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9394709,"letterContent":"The impact of your generous donation can not be understated. Having actual bookshelves for our classroom library has made such an incredible impact. Instead of books being jammed into and damaged when kept in dirty, too small milk crates, each book has a safe designated spot in our book bins within the shelves. Books are properly labeled and organized which has allowed for students to find what they're looking for stress-free as well as return them to their designated spots. Our classroom library finally feels reflective of the high-level learning and hard work that is being put in by all of us. Our students deserve the best and thanks to you they are getting just that! I will continue to use these materials for hopefully the rest of my long teaching career to come! Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1753708745948,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-milk-crates-get-1st-grade-a-boo/9394709/","projectTitle":"No More Milk Crates: Get 1st Grade a Bookshelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9379407,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom! Our calming corner has transformed into an incredible space that all the children use frequently. Whenever another teacher or guest to our classroom visits they compliment how wonderful it looks! In this space, students are able to take agency over their body and feelings to self regulate. They recognize big feelings in themselves and utilize the coping skills we've practice to take a break when they need to and then get right back to learning! The beanbags and pillows are a favorite of many students, both for reading time and when taking a break. The rainbow feelings fidget is also a favorite amongst many students as they watch the colors descend, helping them to focus and calm their mind and body. We have used the yoga pretzel cards during morning meeting to get a quick stretch in before we start our day and the students continue to request them throughout the day! The students and myself are so forever grateful for your generosity. It will be used for years and years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1750256204709,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-self-regulation-space/9379407/","projectTitle":"Cozy Self Regulation Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":2323517,"projectId":9531529,"letterContent":"Here's a polished thank-you note you can use or adapt:\r\n\r\n⸻\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose grant! Because of you, our students now have access to exciting STEM materials such as magnets, slime kits, and other hands-on resources that make science come alive in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution also provided comfortable seating and supplies that create a welcoming environment where students can focus, collaborate, and explore. These materials are already sparking curiosity, encouraging experimentation, and helping our young scientists build a love of discovery.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' learning. You have truly made a difference, and we cannot wait to share all of the amazing projects and experiments that will grow from your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757532293507,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers-hands-on-learning-for-gr/9531529/","projectTitle":"STEM Explorers: Hands-On Learning for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2323517_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453003687368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kline2"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9222266,"letterContent":"As a second year teacher, your donations have been integral in helping me kick off my classroom library. The books are much more accessible to all students now that we have bins to keep them better organized. Students are much less overwhelmed during independent reading time as they know where to find a book that interests them. Prior to this, some students were so overwhelmed with choices and disorganization that they ran out of time to even choose a book! Now the process is so much smoother, less stressful, and much more fun for student.! This directly grows their passion for literacy and learning.\r\n\r\nThe milk crates we were using were dirty, attracting bugs and mice, and leaving our books susceptible to damage. With our new bookshelves, students have a clean space to read and explore their interests. The overall classroom appearance is now much more reflective of the quality space my students deserve to learn in.\r\n\r\nAlthough our classroom library is still a work in progress, as a second year teacher, I feel much more confident in the growth and improvements we've made and will continue to make, especially with the support of incredible donors like you. Every ounce of support our children's literacy is worth the investment. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, I cannot thank you enough for your immense generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746785448152,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-milk-crates-get-1st-grade-a-boo/9222266/","projectTitle":"No More Milk Crates: Get 1st Grade a Bookshelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9133449,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your immense generosity. I was so thrilled when this project got funded! The magnetic word mapping boards have been such a game changer for our reading lessons as students can easily map out the sounds in each word. \r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, my students have found so much joy and engagement in reading lessons. They absolutely love learning the \"Touch & Read CVC\" and \"Find & Write Blends & Digraphs\" games. The tactile letters have been amazing practice for my emergent multilingual student as she practices her letters. All of the students love the mini magnetic drawing boards and Elkonin box floor mat as such fun and engaging ways to further reading lessons. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you. I will continue to use these resources for many classes in years to come and hopefully for the rest of my teaching career.","fullyFundedDate":1746785950360,"projectUrl":"project/science-of-reading-hands-on-fun-with-li/9133449/","projectTitle":"Science of Reading: Hands on Fun with Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9147091,"letterContent":"The impact of your donations have been substantial. My students are having the most fun they've ever had while practicing math skills! Their favorite activities so far are the sequencing numbers 0-100 train puzzle and both addition/subtraction tower games. Students are working together cooperatively in these games, learning critical social skills in addition to fluency in math facts. \r\nThe tactile numbers, number floor line, and math sign magnets \r\nallow my students to have concrete understanding of concepts. So much of math is very abstract to a six-year-old, but actually being able to see visuals and feel so many of the math concepts has made it much more accessible.\r\n\r\nThe drawer carts have been my personal favorite as now student centers are well-organized and accessible to all students. They love having agency to choose their center and don't waste time trying to find materials in a chaotic bin of everything. \r\nOverall, you have helped make our math games and learning so much more fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1746536261646,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-fun-with-math/9147091/","projectTitle":"Hands on Fun With Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"},{"teacherId":9320228,"projectId":9247769,"letterContent":"The impact of your donations have been substantial. My students are having the most fun they've ever had while practicing math skills! Their favorite activities so far are the geometric shape building kit and magnetic fruit fractions. These supplies have allowed my students to have concrete math manipulatives that promote a fuller understanding of concepts. So much of math is very abstract to a six-year-old, but actually being able to hold the math in their hands has made it so much more accessible. \r\nThe timers have given students agency over their work, especially those with disabilities or who need extra support focusing. The ten-sided dice are a game-changer as we no longer have to deal with cards getting lost and trying to locate which stack they are missing from. Students also love rolling dice much more than simply picking from a stack of cards. Overall, you have helped make our math games and learning so much more fun and engaging. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1746785866202,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-fun/9247769/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Math Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320228_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x118,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052070640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bstright"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90707","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":348,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":93,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":90707,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Andrew Hamilton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Andrew Hamilton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/andrew-hamilton-elementary-school/90707"}