{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Armstrong Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8993085,"projectId":9785363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations towards our classroom set of computer mice. The new mice have made a significant difference for my students. Prior to the mice, many students struggled using the touchpads on our laptops, leading to frustration and tears.\r\n\r\nNow with the new mice, the students are more confident using their laptops. They can navigate to websites, move efficiently around their screens, work on assignments, and play learning games online with ease. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your kindness and support in helping the younger generation with navigating laptops and increasing their knowledge about technology all while learning and growing.","fullyFundedDate":1760398584879,"projectUrl":"project/digital-literacy/9785363/","projectTitle":"Digital Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleczynski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8993085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690759505185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8993085"},{"teacherId":8226454,"projectId":9805567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting community service projects! This funding has helped my student volunteers to spread literacy and kindness throughout the school and local community. Having books available through our Little Free Library helps increase access to books and hopefully encouraging a love of reading. We have board books, picture books, graphic novels, early chapter books, non-fiction books, and novels. With this project we also expanded our selection of bilingual books, hopefully removing barriers for families who want to read to their children. Thank you to Allstate Foundation for the incredible support for community service projects.","fullyFundedDate":1760991033332,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-literacy-through-a-little-free/9805567/","projectTitle":"Spreading Literacy through a Little Free Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perlish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8226454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640096364998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/perlish"},{"teacherId":8993085,"projectId":9494578,"letterContent":"Thank you for you support of our Listening Center project.\r\n\r\nOur class now has the opportunity to listen to engaging stories while following along with a physical book in their hands. This experience allows them to develop critical literacy skills, such as tracking print, recognizing words, and improving fluency. \r\n\r\nHaving a listening center has given the students the chance to take ownership of their learning. In our classroom, they are responsible for working together to set up the materials, use the equipment properly, and stay focused on the task. They have really started to take pride on completing this station without teacher assistance and it has been great to see them become such independent workers. \r\n\r\nThank you again for you generosity. Your support has made a lasting impact on not only my students this year, but also my future students. These students will become confident, independent, and enthusiastic readers because of your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755380689580,"projectUrl":"project/listening-center-for-first-graders/9494578/","projectTitle":"Listening Center For First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kleczynski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8993085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690759505185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8993085"},{"teacherId":9576297,"projectId":9579156,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to help create a new listening center for my students this school year. Your kindness and support have made an incredible impact on our classroom, and I couldn't be more grateful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we were able to set up a welcoming and engaging listening center filled with audio books and materials that our students are genuinely excited about. Every week, they eagerly look forward to their time at the center. It's quickly become one of the most loved areas in our classroom, and it's easy to see why. The students light up when they put on the headphones, choose a story, and get lost in the magic of storytelling. For many of them, it's not only a new way to experience books but also an opportunity to develop important listening and comprehension skills in a fun and independent way.\r\n\r\nThe listening center is doing more than just entertaining our students—it's fostering a deeper love for reading and storytelling. It gives all students, regardless of their reading level, a chance to enjoy literature and feel successful. They're discovering new vocabulary, learning to follow along with printed text, and building the confidence to explore books on their own. For my English language learners and struggling readers in particular, this center has opened doors to stories they might not yet be able to access independently. It's been a joy to watch their eyes light up as they realize they can understand and enjoy books in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nYour donation has brought so much joy, excitement, and opportunity into our classroom. The listening center has become more than just a station—it's a safe and happy space where students can relax, engage, and fall in love with books. It's helping to create positive reading experiences that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in the power of literacy and for investing in our students. Your contribution is making a real difference in their education and their lives. On behalf of every student who smiles a little bigger during story time, thank you. Your generosity has made our classroom a more inspiring and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755124478081,"projectUrl":"project/story-time-adventures/9579156/","projectTitle":"Story Time Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finley (Howell)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephaniehowellfinley"},{"teacherId":8582482,"projectId":9696459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to fulfill this project. The extra stools have allowed for extra seating for an extra large class I am teaching this year. These stools are exactly like the ones I currently have making stacking them a breeze and storing them even easier. They all fit perfectly under the tables which is wonderful because I just don't have the storage space this year with our school being under renovations.\r\n\r\nThe paper sorter/organizer is great too. I am now able to easily access any color paper I need for projects.\r\n\r\nThank you again. My students and I greatly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1757604389461,"projectUrl":"project/stools-and-storage/9696459/","projectTitle":"Stools and Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St. Clair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582482_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677696590503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-v-stclair"},{"teacherId":3092395,"projectId":9052078,"letterContent":"These books have helped transformed my students reading engagement. They are excited for independent reading time each day. There is never a huff or complaint to go read. Rather, students complain when I tell them time is up. They are constantly asking if they can borrow the books to take home and I even have one student who constantly reads at recess. \r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your donations to our classroom. My students are eager to get our next project funded. Thank you so much for considering our classroom when donating.","fullyFundedDate":1744239025651,"projectUrl":"project/advanced-avid-readers/9052078/","projectTitle":"Advanced Avid Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3092395_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465837858348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kierstin-walker"},{"teacherId":8582482,"projectId":9622458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help fulfill this project. The table is perfect for the space its in. It can accommodate 3 students and a teacher. It's helpful to have the additional seating for larger classes, in addition to providing a space for students that prefer working alone. \r\n\r\nThe extra scissors have been a great help too. Many of the scissors I currently had have been around for many years. \r\n\r\nThank you again for contributing to this project. Without your help this would not be possible!","fullyFundedDate":1756052634946,"projectUrl":"project/just-a-few-more-items/9622458/","projectTitle":"Just A Few More Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St. Clair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582482_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677696590503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-v-stclair"},{"teacherId":8582482,"projectId":9307506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my \"Hop into STEAM\" project. Sally our resident bunny made her debut in May of last school year. The students immediately fell in love with her. They were very excited and looked forward to STEAM class each week. \r\n\r\nSally's sweet and enjoys watching the students as they work. The hutch and supplies are amazing. It gives her a cozy place to hang out during the school day. \r\n\r\nAs we started the 2025-2026 school year the students were just as excited to see Sally return and noticed how big she had grown over the summer. She settled right back into her routine. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful donations! I greatly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1746583449953,"projectUrl":"project/hop-into-steam/9307506/","projectTitle":"Hop into STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St. Clair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582482_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677696590503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-v-stclair"},{"teacherId":3092395,"projectId":9025980,"letterContent":"My students have been bringing in healthier snacks during the day. They are very respectful with putting in and taking out their snacks. We use the refrigerator daily to keep yogurt, grapes, other fruits and snacks cold. I have notice that students are making healthier choices about what they are snacking on at school. This was such a positive addition to our classroom. Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. We truly are so thankful for every cent that is donated to us. You make such an impact when donating to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1736723514470,"projectUrl":"project/chilled-yogurt-is-better-than-warm-yogur/9025980/","projectTitle":"Chilled Yogurt is Better than Warm Yogurt","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3092395_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465837858348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kierstin-walker"},{"teacherId":8582482,"projectId":9097931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your recent donations to my solution storage project. The new book shelf is wonderful for storing the twenty LEGO Creator sets that were previously funded. I will also be able to store additional STEAM activities on the remaining shelves. In addition the art drying rack is awesome. It has enough storage for a class set of art. Plus, it has wheels therefore I can roll it from table to table collecting the art rather than students walking around the room with wet projects. Projects like these would not be possible without the help of the amazing donors.","fullyFundedDate":1739287453746,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solutions/9097931/","projectTitle":"Storage Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St. Clair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582482_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677696590503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-v-stclair"},{"teacherId":8226454,"projectId":8857709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books! It is a great start to our community service project for our free, little library. The students are so excited to help spread literacy! Kindergarten students helped unpack the boxes and get the cardboard ready for recycling. One student was excited to the Elephant and Piggie books. The little library is almost finished - most of the wood parts are completed. We still need to paint it with student help. Both our younger and older students are excited to get the finishing touches completed, and are excited to create bookmarks for our little library too. Checking on the little library and restocking will be student led as well. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1732290305993,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-a-little-library-community-ser/8857709/","projectTitle":"Books for a Little Library Community Service Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perlish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8226454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640096364998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/perlish"},{"teacherId":9362992,"projectId":8889817,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generous donations! My students love having access to our classroom school supplies to complete projects. They have been adding so much color to their assignments! The organization is also a huge help. My students are able to keep all of their personal supplies (notebooks, folders, etc.) together in one place. They no longer have to look around the classroom in different places for their materials! The storage bins and bookshelf have also been wonderful to keep all of our classroom supplies organized. We will be able to use all of these materials for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1733288092508,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-success/8889817/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9362992_orig.jpg?crop=651,651,x77,y601&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699561781812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362992"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53133","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":357,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":19,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":62,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":38.9,"schoolId":53133,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Armstrong Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Armstrong Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/fairfax-county-public-schools/armstrong-elementary-school/53133"}