{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chateaugay Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8798630,"projectId":9852540,"letterContent":"We just got to use our materials from this project for the first time last week. Excitement was definitely in the air! The children were so interested in the technology of our new photo printer. When they realized I could print pictures of them for our project quickly from my phone, there was literal jumping up and down. In the past, I'd send pictures to from my phone to local big box stores, and run out to get them after my family completed whatever activities we have scheduled. I was so grateful that I could take pictures of my students and have them ready within minutes to do our next project. The class thoroughly enjoyed making St. Patrick's Day keepsake projects that are currently decorating our hallway. When we take them down, they children are excited that they can \"keep them forever,\" or \"give it as a gift to my family(ies).\" Several kiddos have expressed that they want a photo printer like this at home so they can use it whenever they want. One student in particular pulled on my heart strings when he ran up to me to ask if we could use the photo printer again sometime, because he doesn't have any pictures of himself at home. Needless to say, I made sure that was no longer true. Some students have it all, some have most needs met, and some have so little. I feel lucky when I have donors that give me the opportunity to enhance these littles' lives whenever I can. We are looking forward to preserving some memories through photos from our recent class food drive very soon!","fullyFundedDate":1764703755534,"projectUrl":"project/photos-of-fantastic-friends/9852540/","projectTitle":"Photos of Fantastic Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harrigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8798630_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y440&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761754231198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8798630"},{"teacherId":4637902,"projectId":10021512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom snack project. Your generosity is making a real and meaningful difference in my students' lives every day. Because of you, our classroom now has access to snacks that help keep students focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n Many of our students come to school hungry or without a snack, and that can make it difficult to concentrate, participate, and do their best work. With the snacks you helped provide, I am able to ensure that every child has what they need to stay fueled throughout the day. Something as simple as a granola bar or crackers can completely change a student's day by helping them feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to succeed.\r\n Thank you again for your help in making this project a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1768613821874,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-keep-us-working/10021512/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Keep us Working!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blair-Wilcox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4637902_orig.jpg?crop=2110,2110,x1155,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619733839280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-blairwilcox"},{"teacherId":4637902,"projectId":9811581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support with this project! The snacks came at a time when we were completely out, and they were able to enjoy a treat to help fuel them for learning. They were so excited to get the new books in their hands. I have many kiddos who like reading series, and we were missing some of the books. This helped them fill in the gaps with what was happening in the stories. It has been so nice to have the corkboard strips to hang my students' work in the hallways. They love it when others see how hard they have been working in 4th grade.\r\n We are so grateful for people like you who value the classroom and what my kiddos are doing. Thank you never seems to be enough, but thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1766261504901,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies-to-help-us-be-succes/9811581/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies to Help Us be Successful!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blair-Wilcox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4637902_orig.jpg?crop=2110,2110,x1155,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619733839280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-blairwilcox"},{"teacherId":7987330,"projectId":10021495,"letterContent":"This project positively impacted student learning by introducing flexible seating in the biology classroom, which helped create a more comfortable and student-centered learning environment. Flexible seating allowed students to choose where and how they learned best, which increased focus, engagement, and participation. When students felt physically comfortable, they were better able to concentrate on complex biology concepts and stay actively involved in lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to design lessons that encouraged collaboration, discussion, and movement. Flexible seating supported different learning activities such as group work, independent study, and hands-on investigations. It also helped meet the needs of diverse learners by reducing restlessness and supporting positive classroom behavior. Overall, flexible seating enhanced both student well-being and academic engagement in the biology classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768614562081,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-funding-flexible-lear/10021495/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Funding Flexible Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumont","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7987330"},{"teacherId":7987330,"projectId":9112368,"letterContent":"This project positively impacted student learning by providing access to online materials that supported and enriched biology instruction. Digital resources allowed students to explore complex biological concepts through interactive simulations, videos, and virtual labs, making the content more engaging and easier to understand. Having access to up-to-date online materials also supported different learning styles and helped students review content at their own pace, leading to improved comprehension and confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to expand my teaching beyond traditional textbooks and lectures. I could incorporate virtual experiments, real-world case studies, and current scientific research into lessons, helping students make stronger connections between classroom learning and real biological systems. The online resources also made it easier to differentiate instruction, provide additional support, and encourage independent learning, ultimately strengthening student engagement and achievement in biology.","fullyFundedDate":1741358975440,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-education-through-online-learn/9112368/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Education through Online Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumont","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7987330"},{"teacherId":7987330,"projectId":8574221,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful impact on student learning by helping create a calm, supportive, and focused classroom environment. The addition of calming elements, such as quiet observation opportunities and a more peaceful classroom atmosphere, helped reduce stress and anxiety for many students. As a result, students were better able to concentrate, participate in discussions, and engage more fully with their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to intentionally support students' emotional well-being alongside academic learning. The calmer environment allowed for smoother transitions, improved classroom behavior, and increased readiness to learn. This made it easier to implement lessons, support diverse learning needs, and create a classroom space where students felt safe, relaxed, and more open to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1723468039719,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-calm-transforming-my-clas/8574221/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Calm: Transforming My Classroom into a Sanctuary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumont","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7987330"},{"teacherId":7987330,"projectId":8888487,"letterContent":"Having snowshoes available in a science classroom or school program can positively impact student learning by providing hands-on, real-world experiences. Snowshoes help students understand how humans adapt to different environments and weather conditions. They can be used to explore concepts such as pressure, surface area, and friction, showing how spreading weight over a larger area prevents sinking into snow. Learning these ideas through physical activity makes science more engaging and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nSnowshoes also support the development of scientific and observational skills through outdoor exploration. Students can conduct field investigations by observing animal tracks, plant life, and snow conditions, while practicing data collection and problem-solving. Using snowshoes encourages teamwork, responsibility, and safety awareness, especially when students work together during outdoor activities or experiments.\r\n\r\nIn addition, snowshoes promote physical activity and student well-being, which can improve focus and participation back in the classroom. They help connect science learning to environmental studies by encouraging students to explore winter ecosystems and understand how climate and seasonal changes affect living organisms. Overall, snowshoes extend science learning beyond the classroom while fostering curiosity, health, and environmental awareness.","fullyFundedDate":1735671126631,"projectUrl":"project/step-into-winter-enhancing-student-wel/8888487/","projectTitle":"\"Step Into Winter: Enhancing Student Well-Being Through Snowshoeing Programs\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumont","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7987330"},{"teacherId":7987330,"projectId":9229609,"letterContent":"A fish tank can have a strong positive impact in a science classroom by providing students with a hands-on learning experience. It allows students to observe living organisms directly, helping them better understand concepts such as ecosystems, food chains, animal behavior, and water chemistry. Instead of only reading about these ideas, students can see them in action, which increases engagement and makes scientific concepts more meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting academic learning, a fish tank helps students develop important scientific skills. Students can practice observation, data collection, and critical thinking as they monitor fish behavior, plant growth, and water conditions. Caring for the tank also teaches responsibility, teamwork, and respect for living things, as students may help with feeding schedules and maintenance tasks.\r\n\r\nA classroom fish tank can also improve the overall learning environment. Aquariums are often calming and can reduce stress, helping students focus better during lessons. At the same time, they encourage environmental awareness by showing how delicate ecosystems are and how human actions can affect them. Overall, a fish tank can enrich science learning while creating a more engaging and supportive classroom atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1750787323062,"projectUrl":"project/window-into-water-building-a-living-eco/9229609/","projectTitle":"Window Into Water: Building a Living Ecosystem for Science Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumont","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7987330"},{"teacherId":9842830,"projectId":9502307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom! Because of you, we now have a beautiful storage bench placed at the front of our room under the smart board, along with bins that help keep our space organized and welcoming for our young learners.\r\nThe hands-on, interactive materials for our morning bins have been an absolute hit. Our students were so excited to explore them, and they now eagerly use the bins every morning as part of our routine. These materials encourage independence, problem-solving, and meaningful engagement right from the start of the day.\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom environment and in our students' daily learning experiences. We are so grateful for your support and for investing in our little learners—thank you for helping us start each day with excitement and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1757462361869,"projectUrl":"project/morning-bins-for-little-learners/9502307/","projectTitle":"Morning Bins for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9842830_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755775499379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9842830"},{"teacherId":10173627,"projectId":9584272,"letterContent":"Our students are already using the new resources daily. The books have become a favorite part of our read-aloud time, and students are more engaged and attentive as we gather together. The bean bags and new rug have transformed our reading space into a comfortable, inviting area where students can relax and focus, making read-alouds feel extra special. The snacks have also been a huge hit and help students stay energized and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were so excited. Their faces lit up when they noticed the colorful books and cozy seating, and many immediately asked when we could start using them. The classroom felt more welcoming, and students were eager to sit on the rug, try the bean bags, and explore the new books together.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources during daily read-alouds and small group activities focused on listening comprehension, discussion, and building a love of reading. We plan to use the books to spark conversations, make connections, and strengthen literacy skills in a calm, comfortable environment that supports all learners. We are so grateful to our donors for helping create a space where students feel excited, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758826228472,"projectUrl":"project/calm-reading-corner/9584272/","projectTitle":"Calm Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173627"},{"teacherId":8470015,"projectId":9594325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the listening center for my kindergarten students! It has become one of the most loved areas in our classroom. They like taking turns selecting books, putting on head phones, and listening to stories come to life. \r\n\r\nThis center has made a wonderful impact on students' literacy development. As they listen to fluent reading, they build a stronger vocabulary, and improve their comprehension. \r\n\r\nBeyond academics, this listening center builds independence and a love for reading. It also gives children a nice cozy place to explore stories at their own pace!","fullyFundedDate":1755717387707,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-from-day-one/9594325/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers From Day One","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8470015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673299982052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8470015"},{"teacherId":6819388,"projectId":9802788,"letterContent":"The divider came in yesterday and we couldn't be happier. Today was day one and it went beautifully. Our classes for the first time in awhile were not distracted by each other. The nice part is that it is on wheels and we can roll it easily to where we need it. It has been used 3 times just today. \r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to see another divider! They knew they were going to be able to do their very best learning today. And they did!!! Day one was a success!!!!\r\n\r\nCan't wait to use it more!!!","fullyFundedDate":1760655339537,"projectUrl":"project/division-is-best-sometimes/9802788/","projectTitle":"Division Is Best Sometimes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Recore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6819388_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x1651,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585365730199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6819388"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21333","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":336,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":79,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":98,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":80.9,"schoolId":21333,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Chateaugay Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Chateaugay Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/chateaugay-central-school-district/chateaugay-elementary-school/21333"}