{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George W Nebinger Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2449916,"projectId":10135646,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us refresh our classroom game collection! When my students first saw the new games, they were immediately excited and began talking about which ones they wanted to try first. These games have given students something positive and engaging to look forward to during classroom celebrations, earned free time, and other special activities. They are especially excited about games such as Guess Who, Hedbanz, Don't Break the Ice, and the outdoor tic-tac-toe toss.\r\n\r\nThese resources are doing much more than simply providing entertainment. While playing, students are practicing communication, patience, cooperation, problem-solving, and good sportsmanship. The games also give students opportunities to interact with classmates they may not normally spend time with and help create a stronger sense of community in our classroom. We will continue using them throughout the school year as incentives and during celebrations and team building activities. Thank you for providing our students with fun and meaningful ways to connect, recharge, and make positive memories together.","fullyFundedDate":1773868105109,"projectUrl":"project/game-refresh/10135646/","projectTitle":"Game Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pauline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2449916_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692719001221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-pauline"},{"teacherId":2438008,"projectId":10132423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing brand-new books for our third-grade classroom! Your support brings far more than paper and ink into our room—it opens doors to new worlds, ideas, and possibilities for every single child.\r\n\r\nThird grade is a pivotal year in a child's educational journey. It marks the transition where students shift from learning to read to reading to learn. Having access to engaging, high-quality, and age-appropriate books allows my students to build critical reading comprehension skills, expand their vocabulary, and discover the pure joy of getting lost in a great story.\r\n\r\nWhen the box of books arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious. Seeing their eyes light up as they flipped through the pages and picked out titles that spoke to their unique interests was truly unforgettable. For many of my students, having fresh, appealing books in their hands builds the confidence they need to challenge themselves and take pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nYour investment directly shapes our daily independent reading time, fuels group discussions, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. You have given my third graders a priceless gift: the opportunity to see themselves as capable, curious readers.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class and myself, thank you for making such a meaningful, lasting impact on our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1773837947125,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-readers-book-clubs/10132423/","projectTitle":"Cozy Readers Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2438008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463323182942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jakubowski"},{"teacherId":6218005,"projectId":8685293,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, every student in our classroom was able to fully participate in our habitat project, regardless of the supplies or resources they had available at home. Students used the donated materials to design and create their own habitat models while demonstrating what they had learned about how plants and animals survive in different environments.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw all of the project supplies, they were so excited to start creating! Having a variety of materials available allowed them to make their projects unique and bring their ideas to life. One of my favorite parts was watching students problem-solve, share materials, and proudly explain why they chose certain elements for their habitats.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, providing the materials at school made this project equitable. No student had to worry about bringing supplies from home or having fewer options than their classmates. Everyone began with access to the same resources and could focus on learning, creativity, and showing what they knew.\r\n\r\nStudents will continue building on this experience as we explore living things, environments, and the ways plants and animals depend on their habitats to meet their needs. Thank you for making it possible for every child in our classroom to participate, create, and feel proud of their work!","fullyFundedDate":1728131068298,"projectUrl":"project/project-materials-for-all/8685293/","projectTitle":"Project Materials for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6218005_orig.jpg?crop=1667,1667,x0,y841&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755645036467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-balliett"},{"teacherId":6218005,"projectId":9734705,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our first graders had the incredible opportunity to experience the life cycle of a chicken right inside our classroom! Throughout our chick-hatching project, students observed the eggs in the incubator, learned about how chicks develop, made predictions, recorded observations, and eagerly counted down the days until hatch day.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when our chicks finally began to hatch was something I will never forget! Students were amazed to see the tiny chicks they had been learning about emerge from their eggs right in our classroom. They loved observing them up close, noticing their different features and behaviors, and helping care for them as they grew stronger. The experience sparked so many thoughtful questions and gave students a real-world connection to concepts we had been learning in science.\r\n\r\nOur chicks also became a learning experience that extended far beyond our science lessons. Students practiced reading and writing through chick-themed activities, used their observation skills to notice changes over time, and learned about responsibility, patience, and caring for living things. Most importantly, they were able to experience the kind of hands-on learning that makes first grade feel exciting and memorable.\r\n\r\nAlthough our chicks have now moved on from our classroom, the learning and memories they created have stayed with us. We will continue building on the curiosity, observation skills, and excitement for science that this project helped foster. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to watch something they had learned about in books come to life right before their eyes. This was truly a first-grade experience they will never forget!","fullyFundedDate":1758544167399,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-chicks/9734705/","projectTitle":"Hatching Chicks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6218005_orig.jpg?crop=1667,1667,x0,y841&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755645036467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-balliett"},{"teacherId":2542195,"projectId":10202210,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for funding our project Super Stem Rock Stars. Using Super STEM Science magazines will help improve my students' learning! These magazines will provide a monthly resource giving my students the chance to learn about a variety of science topics. They even include some experiments I can do with my class. In addition to our books, these magazines will provide us with a useful monthly resource. We will have problems to work on that are centered around real-life situations and apply practical knowledge so my students can be better prepared for life. SuperSTEM is a great tool for all students to use in the classroom.\"","fullyFundedDate":1778252857992,"projectUrl":"project/super-stem-rock-stars/10202210/","projectTitle":"Super STEM Rock Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goldsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2542195"},{"teacherId":2542195,"projectId":10202126,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for all of your very generous donations to our project. My students will be so excited when these materials finally arrive. The Daily Math Practice books will give my students the opportunity to practice all of the concepts they have learned in class each and every day. Your donations make it possible for the kids to have these materials to work on independently as well as in a group. These books will be used daily to help maintain the new math concepts each student has learned in class.\"","fullyFundedDate":1778252857687,"projectUrl":"project/making-daily-math-practice-fun/10202126/","projectTitle":"Making Daily Math Practice Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goldsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2542195"},{"teacherId":2542195,"projectId":10231772,"letterContent":"My current 4th grade students were so excited when all of the materials arrived to our classroom this morning. We plan to use the flexible seating as well as the other materials on a daily basis. The students in 4th grade enjoy moving around the room and really enjoy sitting on the bean bag chairs while working on projects together in math and science. Today they will have the opportunity to sit on the bean bags while working with a partner on factor pairs and prime and composite numbers. It is generous donors like yourselves that make it possible for our students to receive these new and exciting things in our classroom.\"","fullyFundedDate":1778020803303,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-math-class/10231772/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating For Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goldsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2542195"},{"teacherId":2449916,"projectId":10092082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Student Government project! The storage bins, Ziplock bags, glue dots, and granola bars have already made a huge impact on our students. They were so excited when the materials arrived and immediately began organizing supplies and preparing for upcoming school events. These resources are helping students work together more efficiently while building leadership and teamwork skills. The granola bars have also been appreciated during after-school meetings and busy event days. Your generosity is helping our students create a more positive and connected school community, and we are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771551991115,"projectUrl":"project/lets-organize-our-student-government/10092082/","projectTitle":"Let's Organize our Student Government","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pauline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2449916_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692719001221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-pauline"},{"teacherId":3627136,"projectId":9457157,"letterContent":"I know this message is long over due. But, I wanted to say thank you for donating to my classroom this past year. The students used all of the materials through out the year in many different ways. Students didn't have to worry about pencils, high lighters, or any other materials this year. They even had options for their learning using the Our main focus is to make sure students are in a fun and engaging learning environment. Through your donation, this was able to happen. I know my students say thank you a million times over as well.","fullyFundedDate":1754746049940,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-reading-all-stars/9457157/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Reading All-Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3627136_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466074481066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3627136"},{"teacherId":2049590,"projectId":9464444,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has already begun putting these new sewing resources to meaningful use. The sewing machine, in particular, was incredibly helpful as we prepared costumes for our recent school play, Aladdin: Beats, Streets, and Magic. I used it to hem pants and skirts so they fit our actors just right, helping them feel comfortable and confident on stage. One of the most exciting moments was working on Jafar's cape, adjusting the length and stitching it so it flowed dramatically during his scenes. Having the right tools made these alterations not only possible, but much more efficient and polished.\r\n\r\nWhile students didn't directly see the sewing process, they absolutely experienced the impact. Costumes fit better, moved more easily, and looked more finished, which helped students feel more confident and ready to perform. Those small adjustments made a big difference in how they carried themselves on stage and supported a smoother, more successful production overall.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I'm excited to use the sewing machine even more, and especially to begin teaching students how to safely and confidently use it themselves. While we've only scratched the surface so far, I plan to build in time for students to learn basic sewing skills and take on more ownership in future projects. Your support has opened the door to so many possibilities, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759406923655,"projectUrl":"project/sew-ready-to-create/9464444/","projectTitle":"Sew Ready To Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049590_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499273023678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgrace"},{"teacherId":2049590,"projectId":9926497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring new shelving into our art room. This project has truly transformed our space in ways that immediately impacted both our learning environment and our students' experiences. Before the shelves arrived, books were often piled in ways that made it difficult for students to independently access what they needed. Now, everything has a home. Students can clearly see, choose, and return books, which has made our classroom feel more organized, calm, and empowering.\r\n\r\nWhen the shelves were installed, they immediately transformed the functionality of our space. The added height created much-needed vertical storage, allowing us to better organize our books, magazines, and games giving our classroom library a more intentional and accessible home. Books that were once stacked or tucked away now have dedicated, visible spaces where students can easily browse and engage with them. Students quickly noticed the new shelves and were excited about how the shelves transformed the reading nook. It has truly been a game-changer—and now it's clear that the rest of our older furniture is ready for an upgrade too- their words, not mine!\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these shelves will continue to support our learning by making books far more accessible for both myself and my students. I am now able to easily incorporate a wider range of art books, artist references, and visual resources into our lessons without the stress of digging through piles or searching for materials. Students can independently explore books, find inspiration, and make connections to their own work more naturally. This improved access encourages curiosity, supports research and reflection, and helps make art history and diverse artists a more visible and consistent part of our classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1764792700995,"projectUrl":"project/strong-shelves-for-strong-artists-expan/9926497/","projectTitle":"Strong Shelves for Strong Artists: Expanding Our Art Room Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049590_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499273023678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgrace"},{"teacherId":3647580,"projectId":10128542,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest thanks for your generous contribution to our 2nd-grade classroom. Because of your support, our students now have a brand-new collection of book club books that have completely transformed our reading time.\r\nIn 2nd grade, students are often transitioning from \"learning to read\" to \"reading to learn.\" Having high-quality, engaging stories that they can dive into together has sparked a newfound enthusiasm in the classroom. \r\nIt is incredibly moving to see them huddle together, excitedly discussing plot twists and sharing their favorite characters. Your kindness has provided more than just paper and ink—it has provided a shared experience that makes every child in our room feel like a capable reader.","fullyFundedDate":1773834785439,"projectUrl":"project/second-graders-sore-in-book-clubs/10128542/","projectTitle":"Second Graders Soar in Book Clubs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3647580_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773251532998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabethw"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90775","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":392,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.1,"schoolId":90775,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George W Nebinger Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George W Nebinger Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/george-w-nebinger-elementary-school/90775"}