{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charleroi Area Elementary Center","outOfStateSupporters":27.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":201623,"projectId":9696083,"letterContent":"My little scientists just LOVE the stools for working in the science lab! They can simply roll from one table to another. They have the ability to spin in order to converse with a different team or compare data, and they can raise or lower the seats for comfort. They look - and more importantly - they FEEL like real scientists as they explore and experiment, making learning a tangible, concrete thing for my students. Thank you so much for your generous donation to help me turn my plain old classroom into the science lab that my students wanted, needed, and deserved to have. You are wonderful, and we truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1767180464576,"projectUrl":"project/science-mystery-the-case-of-the-needy-t/9696083/","projectTitle":"Science Mystery: the Case of the Needy Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winnett-DeZardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp201623_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753103795384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/201623"},{"teacherId":1782677,"projectId":9552299,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to daily snacks that are making a real and immediate difference in our classroom. We use these snacks during designated times in the day when students begin to lose energy, such as mid-morning or before afternoon lessons. I've noticed that after having a snack, students are more focused, patient, and ready to engage in learning activities. One meaningful moment was during a math lesson when a student who typically struggled to stay attentive was able to participate fully and confidently after having a snack—something that may seem small, but has had a powerful impact.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, my students were beyond excited. Their faces lit up as they realized these resources were for them. Many expressed gratitude right away, and several students shared that they often didn't have a snack to bring from home. What stood out most was how respectfully and thoughtfully they handled the snacks, understanding that this support would help everyone. It created a sense of community and reassurance that their needs were seen and valued.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are now better prepared to take on challenging lessons and stay engaged throughout the day. As we move forward, they will continue working on building academic stamina during reading, writing, and problem-solving activities—skills that require sustained focus and energy. You've given them more than food; you've given them the ability to learn without the distraction of hunger. Thank you for being a part of our classroom and for making a lasting difference in my students' daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764687335001,"projectUrl":"project/snackin-for-students/9552299/","projectTitle":"Snackin' for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rigatti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1782677_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627515735268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrigatti117"},{"teacherId":203966,"projectId":9539685,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity we have started a \"Crocheting Cougars\" group for about 15 fifth grade students. Believe me, the waiting list to get into this group is LONG! Students filled out a Google form sharing information with me about what types of activities they are involved in during school. The chosen students were kiddo's who were not involved in other school activities. It is my goal to give some students a place to fit in and be involved that doesn't require being popular, the smartest kids, or the cool kid! We have an amazing group of girls and boys in the group!\r\n\r\nThe kids are very excited when the time comes to fill out the form to be chosen for the group. I have kids daily ask if there are any new open spots so they can join. Although I would love to take them all, we choose to keep a small quaint class giving our small group a chance to shine. And shining they are! We have some kids that are still learning to master the slip knot to others that have started learning their third stitch and soon to start their first project. I am so proud of all their success.\r\n\r\nThe group meets once a week for 40 minutes in the library at the end of the day while Chorus meets. We are brainstorming some ideas for simple projects this week that we can do to sell at our annual vendor/craft show that benefits our district wide weekend feeding program. We will sell our completed projects to make money to buy yarn for more difficult projects! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me kids a chance to be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1755815410707,"projectUrl":"project/crochet-and-company/9539685/","projectTitle":"Crochet and Company","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spiker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp203966_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522024446270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/203966"},{"teacherId":201623,"projectId":9836695,"letterContent":"Our donated materials arrived this week, and the kids couldn't wait to unpack them! Their excitement level and exhuberance were over the top! We had to pause our intended lesson on gravitational pull to explore and investigate these brand new resources. They were even willing to read the instructions that came along with the microscopes! The instructions spurred amazing conversations between and among the children. They used the included diagram to learn the names of the different parts of the microscopes and could not wait to try them out! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1761961778275,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-see-what-i-see-yes-its-really/9836695/","projectTitle":"Do You See What I See? Yes, it's REALLY There!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winnett-DeZardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp201623_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753103795384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/201623"},{"teacherId":201623,"projectId":9696086,"letterContent":"My little scientists just LOVE the stools for working in the science lab! They can simply roll from one table to another. They have the ability to spin in order to converse with a different team or compare data, and they can raise or lower the seats for comfort. They look - and more importantly - they FEEL like real scientists as they explore and experiment, making learning a tangible, concrete thing for my students. Thank you so much for your generous donation to help me turn my plain old classroom into the science lab that my students wanted, needed, and deserved to have. You are wonderful, and we truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1757544482691,"projectUrl":"project/science-mystery-the-case-of-the-needy-t/9696086/","projectTitle":"Science Mystery: The Case of the Needy Teacher!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winnett-DeZardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp201623_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753103795384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/201623"},{"teacherId":201623,"projectId":9681534,"letterContent":"Our donated materials arrived today, and the kids couldn't wait to unpack them! Their excitement level and exhuberance were over the top! We had to pause our intended lesson on gravitational pull to explore and investigate these brand new resources. They were even willing to read the instructions that came along with the microscopes! The instructions spurred amazing conversations between and among the children. They used the included diagram to learn the names of the different parts of the microscopes and could not wait to try them out! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757550804969,"projectUrl":"project/mysterious-artifacts-can-you-identify/9681534/","projectTitle":"Mysterious Artifacts: Can You Identify Them?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winnett-DeZardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp201623_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753103795384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/201623"},{"teacherId":8675617,"projectId":9361331,"letterContent":"On behalf of my K–5 art students, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your kindness, our art room is now fully stocked with kid-friendly paint materials, including tempera sticks, safe tempera paints, and a wide variety of brushes. These resources are making a meaningful difference every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donation is especially impactful for our youngest artists in grades K–2 and for students who participate in adapted art. With these materials, they are exploring the world of color mixing in a hands-on, accessible, and engaging way. Your gift has opened the door for these students to develop fundamental art skills in a safe and creative environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, creativity is flourishing in our classroom all year long. You've helped bring our project to life, and your support continues to inspire our students to express themselves through art.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our mission and investing in our students' growth and imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1754502242829,"projectUrl":"project/kid-friendly-paint-exploration-for-littl/9361331/","projectTitle":"Kid Friendly Paint Exploration for Little Artists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vatter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8675617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675990111271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8675617"},{"teacherId":7462630,"projectId":9044006,"letterContent":"My Students are using the materials in our STEAM classroom and in our After-School STEAM Club. My students love the K'Nex STEAM Explorations Simple Machine Levers and Pulleys Set which has provided my students with many hours of joy and hands-on learning. They are so excited when I pull out the little red boxes for them to work and explore with each other while they are being creative. Many students will complain when it is time to clean-up. They are truly excited to have this opportunity to learn with the engineering design process that they do not even feel like they are doing classwork. Thank you so much for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1744032776701,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-connected-with-knex-simple-m/9044006/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Connected With K'NEX! Simple Machines Levers and Pulleys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Filby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7462630_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737656587309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7462630"},{"teacherId":201623,"projectId":9083014,"letterContent":"My little scientists just LOVE the stools for working in the science lab! They cansimply roll from one table to another. They have the ability to spin in order to converse with a different team or compare data, and they can raise or lower the seats for comfort. They look - and more importantly - they FEEL like real scientists as they explore and experiment, making learning a tangible, concrete thing for my students. Thank you so much for your generous donation to help me turn my plain old classroom into the science lab that my students wanted, needed, and deserved to have. You are wonderful, and we truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1742947603026,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-makes-learning-more-fun/9083014/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Makes Learning More Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winnett-DeZardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp201623_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753103795384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/201623"},{"teacherId":8675617,"projectId":9263128,"letterContent":"On behalf of the elementary art students in kindergarten through fifth grade, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of \"How to Draw\" books and Classroom Library storage to our art room. Your thoughtful contribution has made a significant and lasting impact on our students and our art program as a whole.\r\n\r\nThe \"How to Draw\" books have become an essential resource for our young artists. These books offer clear, engaging guidance that empowers students to develop their drawing skills at their own pace. Whether a kindergartener is learning to draw basic shapes or a fifth grader is exploring more detailed illustrations, your donation has provided a valuable tool that meets each student at their individual level.\r\n\r\nMoreover, the Classroom Library storage has greatly enhanced the organization and accessibility of our materials. By making these resources easily available, students now have the independence to choose projects that align with their interests and artistic goals. This has fostered a more personalized and motivating environment, where creativity and self-expression can flourish.\r\n\r\nYour support has enriched our art room in ways that go beyond materials—it has encouraged choice, boosted confidence, and nurtured a love for art that students will carry with them for years to come. Thank you again for believing in the importance of art education and for helping us create a space where all children feel inspired to create.","fullyFundedDate":1746720703912,"projectUrl":"project/k-5-art-room-library-drawing-books-acce/9263128/","projectTitle":"K-5 Art Room Library Drawing Books/ Accessible Drawing Resources Shelving","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vatter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8675617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675990111271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8675617"},{"teacherId":8675617,"projectId":9212320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our Elementary classroom of these how to draw books that connect literacy to visual art. Many of my grade levels have begun using these books for an independent choice project for Mother's Day. Students are combining some of their favorite characters that they haven't been able to draw before, and many other subjects that might be some of their family members favorites. These physical step by step drawing books have also been a great link for me to teach different parts of a book to younger students, like finding the cover, illustrator, offer and identifying the title page. \r\n\r\nUltimately my students are very excited to get to draw their own artwork and have choice that's age appropriate. This step by step drawing Library opens up many opportunities for them for various projects in the future not only this current project that each of my grade levels are working on for Mother's Day. Thank you again for making this donation possible for my classroom! \r\n\r\nI'm sure these books will give back to my students and our Charleroi community for many years to come .","fullyFundedDate":1744238723450,"projectUrl":"project/how-to-draw-library-resources-for-little/9212320/","projectTitle":"How-To-Draw Library Resources for Little Cougars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vatter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8675617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675990111271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8675617"},{"teacherId":9612549,"projectId":8722564,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous and thoughtful donation to my children and classroom for your monetary support. Through your support, my class is able to enjoy colorful learning centers adapted to meet their individual needs as well as seating in small group centers around the room. Although it may seem small, these resources really add-up and really provide a motivating and fun environment in while support teaching rigorous math concepts.\r\n\r\nMy students get excited for challenging math problems because they are presented in colorful, fun small-group activities that are engaging. This in turn helps me engage and guide student learning.\r\n\r\nMy fifth-grade students and I would like to thank you again for such genuine support in educating our future generation.","fullyFundedDate":1725241117830,"projectUrl":"project/math-groups-with-bright-colors-and-fun-p/8722564/","projectTitle":"Math Groups with Bright Colors and Fun Problems","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ewedosh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9612549"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55418","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":621,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":63,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.4,"schoolId":55418,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Charleroi Area Elementary Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Charleroi Area Elementary Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/charleroi-area-school-district/charleroi-area-elementary-ctr/55418"}