{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charleroi Area Elementary Center","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9538031,"projectId":9013248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing my students the opportunity to read an outstanding set of books by an incredible author! So far we have had the opportunity to read \"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory\" and we are about to start reading several chapters from each of the remaining books that the students will be able to read on their own. By sparking their interest with the first novel, and giving them a glimpse of how Roald Dahl writes, it is my hope that I am creating lifelong readers that love getting lost in a good book! Just like adults, children usually fall in love with an author and want to keep reading books by them, by introducing them to authors that they might not be familiar with, I am able to open up new worlds and new genres.\r\n When students are reading in my classroom, I usually allow them to grab a meditation pillow, cushion, or comfy seat that I have around the classroom. They pick a spot and start reading either along with me, listening to me read, or reading silently to themselves. My favorite part is listening to all the giggles when I get to a funny or silly part. I often try to choose books that also have a movie that was made based on the book. This also sparks interest and intrigue while we are reading the books, then they ask to read the next in the series, especially if there is a movie!\r\n I think my students who do not speak English as their 1st language are really enjoying these books as a read aloud because they are given the opportunity to just listen and do not have to focus on determining each word meaning as much as they would if they were reading independently. I strongly believe that reading aloud also helps them acquire English in a fun way.","fullyFundedDate":1735674939053,"projectUrl":"project/roald-dahl-author-study/9013248/","projectTitle":"Roald Dahl Author Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gialames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9538031_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715179495331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9538031"},{"teacherId":7462630,"projectId":8954822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Simple Machine K'Nex project. We greatly appreciate you considering us as your sponsors. K'Nex is a great hands-on way of learning how kinetic energy works. Your donation help my students learn about so many aspects in the science world while they felt like they were just playing instead of having pressure on them. I am greatly appreciative of your generosity and the wonderful learning gift you gave to my students. We will forever be thankful for all you have done for us.","fullyFundedDate":1734541254729,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-connected-with-knex/8954822/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Connected With K'Nex!","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":7462630,"projectId":8886280,"letterContent":"What a wonderful gift you gave to our K-5 STEAM classroom. Students from Kindergarten to 5th grade use the 2D Pixel Art Mats. They learned about the importance of Pixels with technology and animation. Each group used the kit at their level and advanced as they worked on their designed. Students were so excited to bring their ideas to life. This was truly an amazing hands-on learning opportunity that I would not have been able to have done without your help. The older children expanded their learning from the hands-on with the 2D Pixel kits to the next week working on an App with Graphic Pixels. I am truly appreciative of your generosity and allowing my students to have such a wonderful concrete learning experience with Pixels.","fullyFundedDate":1735674939013,"projectUrl":"project/what-2d-art-math-and-steam-with-pixel/8886280/","projectTitle":"What? 2D Art, Math, and Steam With Pixels!","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"}],"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":72.2,"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"}