{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elizabeth Martin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8054651,"projectId":10078358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Kindness Club. Because of your donations, our students were able to put together care packages filled with essential items such as toiletries, soap, water, snacks, and dental care products. These items were donated to a local church to help individuals and families in our community who are in need. Many of these basic necessities are still desperately needed, and your generosity made it possible for our students to make a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your kindness provided our students with an opportunity to learn what it means to give generously and care for others. Through this experience, they saw that even small acts of kindness can have a big impact. We hope the lesson they learned will continue beyond this project as they spread kindness to their friends, families, school, and community. Thank you for helping us teach our students that kindness is something we can all share with others.","fullyFundedDate":1772550524139,"projectUrl":"project/ambassadors-of-kindness-club/10078358/","projectTitle":"Ambassadors of Kindness Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8054651_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694743882174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8054651"},{"teacherId":8992632,"projectId":10337052,"letterContent":"How exciting it was to see our students enter a classroom that was calm, warm, and organized. Students loved our new music rhythm sticks - \"We are making rainbow music!\" Not only were the music sticks beautiful colors, but we made beautiful sounds learning about rhythm and tempo.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the music sticks we had some fun playdoh mats where we explored our emotions, we squeezed and cuddled our weighted elephant and koala, and we explored our science circuit boards. These were great additions to our daily lessons and every day routines. We also had lots of organizational items that helped in our new classroom space. \r\n\r\nMany thank yous for supporting my current students and all of those that follow in the years to come. We truly could not have completed this transformation without your help!","fullyFundedDate":1785836849316,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-classroom/10337052/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cabezas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8992632"},{"teacherId":10487497,"projectId":10235267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom! We dove right back into art making after a relaxing summer vacation. The students are currently working on illustrations, community calendar contests, color theory, and so much more. \r\n\r\nWe truly would not be able to complete the projects we are creating this year without our new art supplies. You have enabled us to continue creating meaningful pieces without the worry of the financial situation that our district is in. \r\n\r\nYou did not have to support the arts, but you chose to give of your time and resources to enrich the lives of my students, and I will be forever grateful! You are the best!","fullyFundedDate":1777981705071,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-artists/10235267/","projectTitle":"Help Our Artists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10487497_orig.jpg?crop=1382,1382,x0,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777468151676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10487497"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":10073619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has helped make our classroom a more comfortable, organized, and welcoming place for our students. We received a variety of snacks and candy that we can use for classroom treats and prizes. The students will be so excited to see all of the new supplies, especially the snacks and treats!\r\n\r\nOne of the most helpful additions will be our new coat rack. I keep a collection of sweatshirts and sweaters in the classroom for students to borrow when they are cold, and the coat rack gives us a neat and accessible place to keep them. Students can easily grab something warm when they need it and return it when they are finished. We also received organizing containers that help keep forks and other snack supplies neat and easy to find.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping us create a classroom where students feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn. As we continue through the school year, we will use the snacks to help students who need a little extra fuel and the candy as prizes to celebrate hard work and positive choices. Thank you for helping us provide those little extras that can make such a big difference in a student's day!","fullyFundedDate":1778526294633,"projectUrl":"project/closing-the-hunger-gap-in-a-title-i-clas/10073619/","projectTitle":"Closing the Hunger Gap in a Title I Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758850019300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229363"},{"teacherId":2304023,"projectId":10185887,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to the classroom and making sure that my students have a collaborative space to grow and learn! Bringing this collaborative space into the classroom has been a game changer. Students are able to work together and use the table to write on collaboratively with their ideas! Students have become risktakers, collaborative thinkers, wonderful group members and mathematicians all by incorporating these collaborative workspaces. Thank you so much for investing in my classroom as well as my student students. We truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1778004652976,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-tech-stations-empowering/10185887/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Tech Stations: Empowering Student-Centered Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2304023_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x26,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634697009401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2304023"},{"teacherId":2304023,"projectId":10157092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the picture books to support my students in my classroom! Being able to use the books to help explain math concepts has been a game changer!\r\n Students are able to really get an understanding of what is happening with math in an engaging and fun way. They are enjoying each book, and being able to relate to the concepts because of visual aids and descriptions! This has completely changed our math classroom routine and learning! \r\n Thank you again for donating to my classroom as well as my students. Your generosity is truly appreciated and you are a difference maker!","fullyFundedDate":1773872726792,"projectUrl":"project/picture-books-across-the-math-curriculum/10157092/","projectTitle":"Picture Books Across the Math Curriculum: a Middle School Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2304023_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x26,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634697009401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2304023"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":10038351,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping create a more organized, engaging, and positive learning environment for my third graders! My students were so excited when the supplies arrived, especially the colorful pencils, pencil toppers, LEGO set, and fun rewards. The desk organizers, file holders, and clipboards are already helping students stay organized and take responsibility for their materials.\r\n\r\nThe reward items have been wonderful for encouraging positive behavior, teamwork, and effort. One of our favorite activities so far has been using the LEGO bricks during STEM challenges, where students worked together to problem-solve and share ideas. These resources are helping build confidence, creativity, and excitement for learning every day. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1777976559920,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-learners-rewards-and-to/10038351/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Learners: Rewards and Tools for Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758850019300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229363"},{"teacherId":10031419,"projectId":9977604,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nI cannot begin to express the sheer joy and excitement that radiated through our classroom when the box of Stanley water bottles finally arrived. My students' faces lit up with pure disbelief and gratitude as they realized these were for them to keep. For many of my kids, having a high quality, \"trendy\" resource like this makes them feel seen and valued in a way that goes far beyond simple hydration. The atmosphere was buzzing with energy as they chose their colors, and the immediate sense of pride they took in owning something so special was truly a beautiful moment to witness.\r\n\r\nSince that first day, the water bottles have become a staple of our daily routine and a canvas for their individual personalities. It has been such a delight to see them huddle together, sharing stickers and carefully decorating their new bottles to make them their own. They are constantly showing me their new additions and telling me how much they love using them throughout the school day. Seeing them carry these bottles with such care, and staying hydrated and focused in the process, is a constant reminder of your incredible generosity. Thank you for making my students feel so incredibly special.","fullyFundedDate":1776097295965,"projectUrl":"project/ms-ks-hydrate-all-the-way-project/9977604/","projectTitle":"Ms. K's Hydrate All The Way Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kulp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10031419_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746817902667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031419"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":10051009,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled the moment they saw the new STEM games and materials arrive in our classroom. There was an immediate buzz of excitement as they explored each item, especially the building sets and interactive games. We introduced the materials during our centers time, and students quickly began working together—problem-solving, taking turns, and encouraging one another. One memorable moment was watching a small group use the magnetic blocks to design and build their own \"lava valley,\" proudly explaining their thinking and revising their structures when challenges came up.\r\nWe've been using these resources to strengthen both academic and social skills. Games like the shape-matching and fast-paced coordination activities have helped students improve focus, attention, and perseverance, while cooperative games encourage teamwork and communication. The bookshelf has also helped us organize our growing collection of materials, making it easier for students to independently access what they need and take ownership of their learning space.\r\nMoving forward, we plan to incorporate these tools into more structured STEM challenges. Students will work in teams to design solutions, test their ideas, and reflect on what worked and what didn't. These experiences are helping build confidence and curiosity, and your support has made it all possible. Thank you for giving my students meaningful opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1776104334011,"projectUrl":"project/stem-builders-games-and-toys-for-curiou/10051009/","projectTitle":"STEM Builders: Games and Toys for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758850019300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229363"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":10142971,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Windows and Mirrors: Stories for Our Diverse Classroom project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to traditional tales and poetry that both reflect their own cultures and introduce them to new ones. These books will help students build important reading skills like comprehension and vocabulary, while also encouraging empathy and meaningful conversations about the world around them.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive and engaging. Students love discussing stories, making personal connections, and sharing their own experiences. Some are especially excited to see their cultures represented, proudly making connections and teaching their classmates. Your support has helped create a classroom where all students feel seen, valued, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1773886007702,"projectUrl":"project/windows-and-mirrors-stories-for-our-div/10142971/","projectTitle":"Windows and Mirrors: Stories for Our Diverse Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758850019300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229363"},{"teacherId":10361054,"projectId":9966398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity helped provide important materials like bandages, staples, glue, laminating sheets, tissues, markers, lollipops, and Goldfish crackers. These everyday supplies make a big difference in helping our classroom stay organized, creative, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nMy students use these materials throughout our day in many ways. The markers and glue are used during writing and art activities, allowing students to illustrate their stories and complete hands-on projects. The laminating sheets have been especially helpful for creating durable learning materials that we can use again and again, such as activity cards and classroom resources. Tissues and bandages help us quickly handle small problems so students can get right back to learning, and the Goldfish crackers and lollipops are wonderful little treats that help motivate students and celebrate their hard work.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies arrive, they were very excited. They were especially excited about the markers and snacks, and many of them immediately asked when we could use them in our next activity. We talked about how kind donors helped provide these materials for our classroom, and the students were very thankful.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support our classroom as we move forward with our lessons. We will keep using the supplies for creative projects, writing activities, and classroom incentives that help encourage positive behavior and effort. Having these essential materials available helps create a supportive environment where students can focus on learning, creating, and doing their best each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766440143381,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-classroom-essentials/9966398/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10361054"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":9984666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When the materials arrived, my students were very excited, especially about the candy jars and treats. We are using them as part of a positive reward system to celebrate kindness, effort, and teamwork. The organizers and label maker have also helped us keep our classroom supplies neat and easy for students to access.\r\n\r\nThe styluses are helping students interact with their tablets during lessons, and the light covers have made our classroom feel calmer and more comfortable for learning. Moving forward, we will continue using these resources to support our daily lessons and encourage a positive, organized classroom environment. Your generosity has made a real difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1772550425451,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-organized-classroom-for/9984666/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm, Organized Classroom for Our Title I Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758850019300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229363"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90063","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":623,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.5,"schoolId":90063,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elizabeth Martin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elizabeth Martin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/school-district-of-lancaster/elizabeth-martin-elementary-school/90063"}