{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Claymont Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10316395,"projectId":9839447,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity. The laminator, games, books, and supplies are used on a daily basis! I have used my laminator and laminating sheets to make materials that will be used for years to come. Some of the items I have made include visual schedules, visual aids, and cards for choice making. I have also made card and board games for use in speech-language therapy sessions. \r\n\r\nI work with several students to address higher-level language skills, such as use of contextual cues, making inferences, and academic vocabulary. I received the Reading Detective book (pictured) and it is perfect! It specifically targets all of these skills using interesting, educational short stories. In addition, the Lakeshore Games \"Making Inferences\" and \"Context Clues\" have become student favorites! These games help address these skills while the students are having fun! \r\n\r\nMost of all, I am so thankful for all of the books! I love using books to address a variety of speech-language needs including retelling stories, answering \"wh\" questions, building vocabulary, inferencing, drawing conclusions, and so many more!\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1770924876944,"projectUrl":"project/lets-talk/9839447/","projectTitle":"Let's Talk!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316395"},{"teacherId":10325705,"projectId":9850434,"letterContent":"I am writing with sincere gratitude to thank you for your generous support of our special education classroom. Because of your thoughtfulness, our students now have access to materials and resources that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\nThe flexible seating options you provided have transformed our classroom environment. Many of our students struggle to stay regulated and focused in traditional seating, which impacts their learning. Now, they are able to choose spaces that meet their sensory and physical needs. This sense of comfort and autonomy has led to increased engagement, improved focus, and a more positive attitude toward learning. I have seen students practicing decision making and sharing, as well as learning responsibility for maintaining the excellent flexible seating resources. These are a hit in my classroom! \r\nYour support has also expanded our reading comprehension options for students. With new materials that present content in accessible and engaging ways, students are better able to understand, discuss, and connect with what they read. These resources allow us to meet students at their individual levels and provide multiple pathways to understanding, which is essential in a diverse learning environment. The rich conversations we have been able to have due to working with engaging texts has been incredible to see.\r\nAdditionally, the reading and word building supports you helped provide are strengthening our students' foundational reading skills. With targeted tools and structured resources, students are building confidence as they break down words, recognize patterns, and develop independence in their reading. These skills and strategies have positively impacted their spelling as well. For many of our learners, these are critical steps toward long-term academic gains.\r\nMost importantly, your generosity is helping our students feel capable, supported, and valued. They are excited about their new options each day. You are not just providing supplies, you are opening doors to confidence, growth, and meaningful progress.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their futures. Your impact is felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1770927649263,"projectUrl":"project/support-special-ed-students/9850434/","projectTitle":"Support Special Ed Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paluszek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325705"},{"teacherId":6183452,"projectId":10128801,"letterContent":"Because of you, our classroom has been transformed into a space where creativity truly comes to life. My 4th-grade gifted students are now exploring crochet, weaving, sketching, and design — all while building patience, problem-solving skills, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThese materials are more than just crafting supplies. They are helping my students turn their big ideas into something they can see and hold. For many of them, these projects have also become a calming and meaningful way to focus, create, and express themselves.\r\n\r\nEvery loop of yarn, every sketch, and every finished piece is a reminder of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and for believing in the power of creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1773163809117,"projectUrl":"project/makers-masterpieces/10128801/","projectTitle":"Makers & Masterpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rybak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6183452_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747404488431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-komp"},{"teacherId":10311219,"projectId":9826272,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed having hands-on experiences in their STEAM classes with the Science Discovery Kits! They have been able to explore topics like sink and float, force and motion, magnification, magnets, color and light, and more! Having the cards from the kits to give them easy directions has helped them be in charge of independent learning and exploration.\r\nWhen I first introduced the Science Discovery Kits my students of all ages, from Kindergarten all the way up to fifth grade were excited to use the items and try out the experiments in their STEAM classes.\r\nThey also have enjoyed hearing the stories from the new books from the project. Many students could relate to the stories and enjoyed the storytelling of both authors.","fullyFundedDate":1760641685536,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-the-library/9826272/","projectTitle":"Literacy in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ritchey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10311219_orig.jpg?crop=750,751,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760458850928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311219"},{"teacherId":6766177,"projectId":9295061,"letterContent":"My favorite part of the day is gathering around our reading table. Access to new books keeps my students engaged and allows me to select just the right book for each group based on their interests and reading levels. These sessions are not only about enjoying great stories—they also give students the opportunity to build knowledge, expand their thinking, and practice important reading skills. Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting this cause and helping my students grow as readers!\r\n\"A good book because it has a lot of illustrations.\" -B\r\n\"A great book for kids\" -D\r\n\"Creative, so funny it will make you laugh\" -G\r\n\"A funny story with unexpected endings and events!\" -K\r\n\"This book is great because it is full of mystery and cliff hangers!\" -I\r\n\"So interesting! I genuinely wanted it to be never-ending\" -M\r\n\"New life, new school...a mystery of Paul's eyes...robberies...and more!\" -A\r\n\"...love the plot twists!\" -M","fullyFundedDate":1746539497269,"projectUrl":"project/information-books-to-enjoy/9295061/","projectTitle":"Information Books to Enjoy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6766177_orig.jpg?crop=2751,2752,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606765038406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6766177"},{"teacherId":6766177,"projectId":9835651,"letterContent":"My favorite part of the day is gathering around our reading table. Access to new books keeps my students engaged and allows me to select just the right book for each group based on their interests and reading levels. These sessions are not only about enjoying great stories—they also give students the opportunity to build knowledge, expand their thinking, and practice important reading skills. Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting this cause and helping my students grow as readers!\r\nHere are some quotes my student's have shared about the books we've read.\r\n\"One of the best historical fiction books I've ever read\" -M\r\n\"After Samuel Collier boards the first ship, you can't predict what happens next!\" -N\r\n\"Explains what living conditions were like and the struggles they had to go through to survive.\" -L\r\n\"Exciting and emotional story of a boy and his dog.\" -S\r\n \"A boy who hated his dog and soon loved him, until it was too late.\" -A\r\n\"I loved this book, the ending was tragic.\" -J","fullyFundedDate":1760801855216,"projectUrl":"project/reading-groups/9835651/","projectTitle":"Reading Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6766177_orig.jpg?crop=2751,2752,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606765038406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6766177"},{"teacherId":6766177,"projectId":7714391,"letterContent":"My favorite part of the day is gathering around our reading table. Access to new books keeps my students engaged and allows me to select just the right book for each group based on their interests and reading levels. These sessions are not only about enjoying great stories—they also give students the opportunity to build knowledge, expand their thinking, and practice important reading skills. Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting this cause and helping my students grow as readers!\r\n\"A good book because it has a lot of illustrations.\" -B\r\n\"A great book for kids\" -D\r\n\"Creative, so funny it will make you laugh\" -G\r\n\"A funny story with unexpected endings and events!\" -K\r\n\"This book is great because it is full of mystery and cliff hangers!\" -I\r\n\"So interesting! I genuinely wanted it to be never-ending\" -M\r\n\"New life, new school...a mystery of Paul's eyes...robberies...and more!\" -A\r\n\"...love the plot twists!\" -M","fullyFundedDate":1692647261857,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-to-read/7714391/","projectTitle":"New Books to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6766177_orig.jpg?crop=2751,2752,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606765038406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6766177"},{"teacherId":10324070,"projectId":9847961,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gifts. We are thrilled to have your support. Through your donation, we are able to organize supplies and continue working towards keeping students happy and healthy. We are committed to providing a place for learning and: Where kids feel safe and supported. Where kids can get a healthy meal. Where kids can receive nursing care if needed. Where kids have someone they can confide in. Parents can be confident in knowing that their child is well taken care of during school hours and provided a supportive place to reach their full potential. You truly make the difference for us, and we are extremely grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1771024670561,"projectUrl":"project/school-nurse-help/9847961/","projectTitle":"School Nurse Help","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Joe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324070"},{"teacherId":2364869,"projectId":9841818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. Having the right materials has enhance my students learning. The journals give my students a nice book to explore different types of genre writing. The journals themselves has motivated my students to write more, even in their spare time or during recess. Some of them want to grab their book and write in their journals vs. play!\r\nThe organization shelf has helped me organize my small group activities. Now I can easily pull out the supplies I need to do my academic support groups vs. having to dig through a bin to find all of my materials.\r\nMy students love using actual erasers for their white boards instead of having to use a cut out piece of felt to erase. The giant magnetic write and wipe board has helped with whole group mini writing lessons. And then students get to write in those fun journals you all funded.\r\nStudents really enjoyed the fishing for letters game as some of my students still needed practice with identifying uppercase and lowercase letters. I really appreciate you supporting my classroom with all of these materials. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770148379562,"projectUrl":"project/were-all-in-this-together/9841818/","projectTitle":"We're All in This Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knibye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2364869"},{"teacherId":6708216,"projectId":9847101,"letterContent":"The most popular items that was funded was the carpet. Students use it daily for a variety of things. \r\n\r\nThe students use it during indoor recess to play games or use their Chromebooks. It is a comfortable area where they can play. This allows for more socializing than sitting in their desks. \r\n\r\nThey also use it during instruction when they need to be close to the Smartboard. Because of the location of the Smartboard, students in the back of the room may have trouble seeing the slides. This gives them a space to see better and get a better understanding of the lesson. This also allows students who are easily distracted to stay focused. \r\n\r\nThe students also have a strong sense of ownership of the carpet. They are careful not to get it dirty or spill anything on it. I am so thankful they are getting such use out of it.","fullyFundedDate":1760982453696,"projectUrl":"project/area-to-read-together/9847101/","projectTitle":"Area to Read Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Horne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6708216"},{"teacherId":6183452,"projectId":10026996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to materials that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun. Every item you helped provide will be used daily to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and challenge my gifted learners to think deeply and explore their interests.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond supplies — it shows my students that people they have never met truly care about their education and believe in their potential. That feeling of support builds confidence and motivation in ways I can't put into words.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you for investing in our learning and helping create a classroom where students feel excited to grow, discover, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1770999334039,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-small-art-workspace-for-big-i/10026996/","projectTitle":"Creating a Small Art Workspace for Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rybak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6183452_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747404488431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-komp"},{"teacherId":1945115,"projectId":9823992,"letterContent":"I wanted to share my deep appreciation for the very generous gift of books, a bookshelf, whiteboards, dynamic seating/ chair bands for my students with specific needs, and ...did I say...books? \r\n As a former classroom teacher with a passion for good literature, I made it my mission to incorporate it into as many of my STEM lessons as possible. Right now, as a matter of fact, I am using one of the books donated to me for Black History Month. The book is Hidden Figures, and it is a beautiful marriage of tremendous accomplishments in the STEM field and the bravery and determination of four African American women who changed the world for good!\r\n In a very large Title 1 school, ensuring that our students are exposed to as many reading opportunities as possible is critical to their success. Thank you so much for helping me make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760479824654,"projectUrl":"project/stem-literature-powerful-learning/9823992/","projectTitle":"STEM + Literature = Powerful Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1945115_orig.jpg?crop=1835,1836,x0,y477&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760385006952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1945115"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67212","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":913,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":67212,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Claymont Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Claymont Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/brandywine-school-district/claymont-middle-school/67212"}