{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John M Patterson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7653965,"projectId":10438804,"letterContent":"Our students have been excited to use the new colored pencils for classroom activities, especially during writing, drawing, and creative projects. The variety of colors allows students to express themselves while also practicing fine motor skills, pencil control, and following directions. When the materials arrived, the students were eager to explore the different colors and immediately wanted to use them in their work. These simple materials have helped make learning more engaging and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies are also making a big difference in our classroom. We use them regularly to keep tables, learning centers, and other shared spaces clean and ready for students. Maintaining a clean classroom is especially important because our students use many hands-on materials throughout the day. With these resources, we can continue providing a safe, welcoming, and organized learning environment.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating the colored pencils into writing and art activities while encouraging students to make choices, stay engaged, and complete classroom tasks more independently. We are grateful to our donors for supporting our classroom and helping provide materials that make learning both meaningful and fun for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1786542160372,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom-creative-minds/10438804/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom, Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7653965_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605916936068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lawrence105"},{"teacherId":10413672,"projectId":10218604,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Your thoughtful support has made an immediate and profound impact on our scholars, transforming the way our learning space functions on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our students now have dedicated, individualized storage where they can keep all of their personal belongings, school supplies, and sensory tools in one safe, predictable spot. While organizational tools are helpful in any educational setting, they are truly game-changing for our students on the autism spectrum.\r\n\r\nFor children with autism, the physical environment plays a massive role in their emotional regulation and overall ability to learn. Predictability is not just a preference for our scholars—it is a necessity. When a student knows exactly where their backpack belongs, where their favorite comfort items are stored, and where to find their learning materials, it eliminates a significant amount of anxiety from their morning transition.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, managing physical belongings was a frequent source of frustration and sensory overload. Transition times—such as arriving in the morning, switching between activities, or preparing to go home—often brought unexpected stress. Without a designated space for every item, scholars would easily lose track of their possessions, leading to disruption and distress that could derail an entire morning of instruction.\r\n\r\nNow, having a clear, designated spot for everything reinforces the steady routines and structured environment our students rely on to feel secure. This newfound structure fosters independence in a way we had not been able to achieve previously. Our scholars take immense pride in managing their own spaces. Watching them walk into the room each morning, calmly approach their personal storage, and follow their arrival routine with confidence has been nothing short of inspiring.\r\n\r\nBy helping us establish this level of consistency, your gift does far more than just organize a classroom. It creates a calm, welcoming sanctuary where our scholars feel safe, understood, and prepared to focus on their academic, social, and emotional growth. You have directly helped ensure that their unique sensory and developmental needs are met with dignity and care.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, vision, and investment in our extraordinary students. Your generosity has brought comfort, structure, and joy to our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1777996700927,"projectUrl":"project/one-spot-for-everyone-storage-for-our-a/10218604/","projectTitle":"One Spot for Everyone: Storage for Our Amazing Patterson Bears","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ammons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413672"},{"teacherId":7653965,"projectId":10347355,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with these hands-on math resources! My students were excited to see the colorful math cubes, place value blocks, and garden critter counters. These materials give my students the opportunity to learn math concepts in a fun and interactive way. We are using the cubes for counting, sorting, patterns, addition, and building numbers. The critter counters are especially helpful for practicing one-to-one correspondence, comparing quantities, and sorting by different characteristics.\r\n\r\nThe place value blocks are helping students develop a stronger understanding of numbers and what each digit represents. Instead of only looking at numbers on a worksheet, students can physically build and break apart numbers using the blocks. Our next step is to continue using these manipulatives during small-group math instruction as students work toward counting accurately, identifying quantities, understanding place value, and solving simple math problems. These resources are helping make math more meaningful and accessible for my students, and I am grateful for your generosity and support of their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1782342745881,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-for-young-learners/10347355/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7653965_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605916936068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lawrence105"},{"teacherId":7653965,"projectId":10343936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide materials that make learning more engaging and accessible for my students. The new clipboards, pencil dispenser, eraser caps, adhesive dots, and erasers have already become useful tools in our daily learning routines. My students were excited to see the new supplies, especially the colorful eraser caps and having their own clipboards to use during activities. The clipboards allow students to have a stable writing surface during small-group instruction, while the pencil dispenser and organized supplies help encourage independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials during writing practice, fine-motor activities, math work, and other classroom lessons. Having easy access to pencils and erasers helps reduce distractions and allows students to focus more on completing their work. The adhesive dots are also helpful for creating visual supports, organizing materials, and hands-on learning activities. Our next step is to continue building students' independence by having them learn how to gather, use, and put away their own materials during classroom activities. Your generosity is helping us create a more organized, supportive classroom where students can feel confident and successful as they learn. Thank you for investing in my students and their education!","fullyFundedDate":1784605631029,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-strong/10343936/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7653965_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605916936068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lawrence105"},{"teacherId":7653965,"projectId":10214497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the new technology! The Mobile Pixels portable monitor and SIMOLIO Bluetooth headphones have made a positive difference in how my students learn and participate throughout the school day. The portable monitor allows us to provide an additional screen for displaying visual schedules, instructional activities, videos, and learning materials. This is especially helpful for my students who benefit from visual supports and having information presented in multiple ways.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also been a great addition to our classroom. Students can use them during independent work, computer activities, and other learning tasks when they need help staying focused and reducing distractions. The volume-limiting feature provides an added layer of support while students are using technology. My students are especially excited to use the headphones because they make learning activities feel more engaging and give them a greater sense of independence. These materials are helping create a classroom environment where students can access learning in ways that work best for them. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us provide the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1783385100591,"projectUrl":"project/tech-tools-for-focused-flexible-learnin/10214497/","projectTitle":"Tech Tools for Focused, Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7653965_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605916936068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lawrence105"},{"teacherId":4482269,"projectId":9927426,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of my project \"Help Keep Our Kids Clean!\" We just received our washing machine and we couldn't be more excited to use it!\r\n\r\nOur school is a small school with a limited budget. We never would have been able to afford this machine on our own.\r\n\r\nWe have many children that have missed many days of school simply for not having clean clothes. We are hoping to remove that obstacle for parents and help when these situations arise. This machine will last us many years and serve hundreds of children.\r\n\r\nOnce again, I am so thankful for your support!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Gardler","fullyFundedDate":1764608263096,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-kids-clean/9927426/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Kids Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4482269_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502898996751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4482269"},{"teacherId":4482269,"projectId":9641985,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of my project \"Help Keep Our Kids Clean!\" We just received our washing machine and we couldn't be more excited to use it!\r\nOur school is a small school with a limited budget. We never would have been able to afford this machine on our own.\r\nWe have many children that have missed many days of school simply for not having clean clothes. We are hoping to remove that obstacle for parents and help when these situations arise. This machine will last us many years and serve hundreds of children. \r\nOnce again, I am so thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764618604771,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-kids-clean/9641985/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our Kids Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4482269_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502898996751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4482269"},{"teacherId":7381864,"projectId":9679552,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your contribution to this DonorsChoose project! This project was funded so quickly, our new classroom rug arrived shortly after, and it's been brightening up the art room ever since. \r\n\r\nMy students (and fellow teachers!) have had such nice things to say about the way the art classroom looks. There was so much excitement when students arrived for the first time and even more so when they saw our rug upgrade. It's so important to me that my students have a bright and inviting environment to learn and be creative-- I believe a classroom's set up reflects what happens in it, and the art room is meant to be colorful and comfortable. Curating this environment would not be possible without your support. We are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1757552052251,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-colorful-classroom-rug-for/9679552/","projectTitle":"Comfortable + Colorful Classroom Rug for Art Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Prieto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7381864_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110737692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7381864"},{"teacherId":4482269,"projectId":9641963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project \"Keep Our Classroom Clean!\" We were so excited to get our bleach wipes and we started cleaning our classroom right away.\r\nWith a class full of preschoolers, germs spread quickly. These wipes provide the quickest way to wipe down tables, chairs, and toys.\r\nWe are a small school, with a very limited budget. I never would have been able to purchase these wipes on my own. I depend on the community, organizations, and people like yourself to help me. I am so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758292822087,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-classroom-clean/9641963/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Classroom Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4482269_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502898996751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4482269"},{"teacherId":4482269,"projectId":9265208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project \"Print It Out!\" I have made some great activities already and have implemented them in my classroom. \r\nI have made some great alphabet poster board activities and the students have been extremely successful in playing our games! \r\nI have also printed number games, graphing activities, and measuring games. It's nice to have a variety of materials to work on with our amazing students!\r\nI could not have purchased this many ink cartridges on my own. I count on people in the community, organizations, and people like yourself for help.\r\nThank you so much for caring!","fullyFundedDate":1752164688115,"projectUrl":"project/print-it-out/9265208/","projectTitle":"Print It Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4482269_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502898996751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4482269"},{"teacherId":4482269,"projectId":9388694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project \"Teachers Helping Teachers\". I have started to purchase activities and projects for my class, which will be used for years. \r\nI have made numerous shape, alphabet, and number charts to go along with our units of study. I have also printed out numerous games to help with literacy and math skills. \r\n\r\nIt is so meaningful to me to see people that have never met my students, give to them with love. I could not do my job without the support of the community, organizations, and people like yourself. \r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1753372013279,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-helping-teachers/9388694/","projectTitle":"Teachers Helping Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4482269_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502898996751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4482269"},{"teacherId":4482269,"projectId":9362393,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my project \"Start the Year Off Right\". I am so grateful for the people that have helped our children, without even knowing them. \r\nThe headphones have been used every day and will be used for many years ahead. \r\nThe puppet and doll clothes are in our dramatic play area and the children are enjoying taking with each other, using puppets and dolls. We are also a very fashionable class with our new doll clothing. \r\nMany of these items are expensive with our small school budget. I would not have been able to purchase them without the help of organizations, the community, and people like yourself.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1751975742040,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-year-off-right/9362393/","projectTitle":"Start The Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4482269_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502898996751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4482269"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90718","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":391,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":80,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"10.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.6,"schoolId":90718,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John M Patterson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John M Patterson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/john-m-patterson-elementary-school/90718"}