{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph Pennell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5977666,"projectId":8325708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my project. My class and I were afforded the opportunity to view praying mantis' and painted lady moths go through all of the stages of the life cycle. \r\n\r\nBeing able to view the life cycle firsthand helped to develop their understanding of each stage. It was amazing to hear the excitement and questions that sparked further interest. We proceeded into extra units with different creatures based on the students curiosity. All of this lead to amazing conversations.","fullyFundedDate":1713886653250,"projectUrl":"project/interesting-insects/8325708/","projectTitle":"Interesting Insects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Overbeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5977666_orig.jpg?crop=764,764,x559,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565666416179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-overbeck"},{"teacherId":8953264,"projectId":9483973,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. A classroom rug may seem small, but it has made a significant impact. This rug is beautiful! It is the highlight of our room. The brightly colored circles add just the right amount of flair to our gathering place. \r\nIts bright design enlivens our space and gives each student a personal place in our room, building excitement and ownership. The students were eager to choose their favorite color as they \"claimed\" their specific spot. \r\nEngagement in our classroom and communication skills have increased tremendously. Students can easily tell if someone is absent or sitting on the wrong circle. They even like to make sure the rug stays clean! Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1755446086326,"projectUrl":"project/the-gathering-place/9483973/","projectTitle":"The Gathering Place","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953264"},{"teacherId":2584557,"projectId":9280403,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. It is important for students to have the tools they need to be successful in the classroom. Your donation has made this possible. As a class we unpacked the box and each item received applause and lots of oohs and aahs. We put each item in the calm down corner and students were excited to use the new tools to self regulate. \r\n\r\n Students have learned to ask for a break and use the calm down corner to get in the right frame of mind for learning. We appreciate the donation that helped make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755396102514,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9280403/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2584557"},{"teacherId":8953264,"projectId":9593857,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a more engaging and efficient learning space. They were very excited when they first saw the materials, especially the chair pockets. Organizing quickly became a team effort, and we all had fun doing it. Students now find what they need quickly, without losing valuable instructional time. Everything is organized, labeled, and color-coded, ensuring that each area is clearly defined and every item has a place. Our classroom now runs smoothly and effectively. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1755445922066,"projectUrl":"project/places-please/9593857/","projectTitle":"Places Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953264"},{"teacherId":8953264,"projectId":8981196,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Having a free-standing whiteboard has been a game-changer in my classroom. Students are eager and willing to participate in various types of writing and drawing activities without hesitation. The board can easily be moved to different parts of the room, making it accessible at any moment. The energy and imagination of each student are consistently increasing. Using the whiteboard, they are encouraged to practice writing, drawing, and sharing without the pressures of time constraints or final outcomes. No more reluctant writers. Thank you again.\r\nYour support is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1733289175838,"projectUrl":"project/write-on/8981196/","projectTitle":"Write On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953264"},{"teacherId":9134888,"projectId":9360303,"letterContent":"This project was one that warmed the hearts of the students and the community. First, I would like to say this project was my students choice. We do a community project every year and they are given a chance to discuss. The conversations the students were having was great to hear. \r\n\r\nNext , the students got to make the care kits themselves. They were excited and considerate when filling the kits. Every student got to participate. They formed an assembly line beginning with the bag to sealing it up. \r\n\r\n Finally, it was time to deliver the kits. Many students wanted to personally hand out the kits. To ensure the students safety, they were not allowed. However, they personalized their kits with a simple note of encouragement ( I hope you can smile today!, you are someone special, never give up ). Thank you so much for helping my students lend a helping hand. This gift you gave will continue in the lives of my students and the community.","fullyFundedDate":1747930022086,"projectUrl":"project/helping-the-homeless-in-our-community/9360303/","projectTitle":"Helping the Homeless in our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Randolph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9134888_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698552164138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9134888"},{"teacherId":7859867,"projectId":8428425,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our classroom dreams a reality. The math materials you helped fund have made a world of difference in how my first graders learn and engage with math. While many of you may be familiar with using technology at home, in our classroom, these tools are used to create hands-on, interactive experiences that bring learning to life. Whether students are building number sentences with manipulatives or solving problems using math games on tablets, the excitement and confidence they show is incredible. This technology isn't just a screen—it's a bridge that helps them visualize, explore, and understand math in ways that traditional methods can't.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been seeing how much joy and pride the students feel when they're working with these new materials. There's one student in particular, a quiet boy who used to shy away from math activities, who now lights up when he gets to use our digital math tools and tactile manipulatives. He's solving problems faster, speaking up more, and even helping his classmates. That transformation is because of you. Your generosity has made math feel fun, safe, and achievable for all of my students. Thank you for being a part of our classroom and helping my students build strong, confident foundations that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1726770741263,"projectUrl":"project/focus-with-headphones/8428425/","projectTitle":"Focus With Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lovett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7859867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728702230825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7859867"},{"teacherId":163886,"projectId":8011752,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your kindness and support of my classroom. The headphones have made a significant difference in our learning environment. The students can now use the headphones while working independently, which allows them to focus better and minimizes distractions. \r\n\r\nThis improvement has also enhanced our small group activities, as it enables the children to engage more deeply in their tasks without being disturbed by outside noise. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it positively impacts our classroom experience every day. \r\n\r\nI sincerely appreciate your support for my children and our classroom. Your contributions make a significant difference in their learning experiences and help create a positive environment for everyone. Thank you for being such a vital part of our educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1705609034763,"projectUrl":"project/hear-ye-hear-ye-can-you-hear-me/8011752/","projectTitle":"Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Can You Hear Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp163886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522805705942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tgaal"},{"teacherId":2584557,"projectId":8491266,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. My students love the Scholastic News magazine and were soo excited to hear that we got our project funded. Students look forward each week to learn about a new topic. Scholastic News does not disappoint. Even it it is a topic we might know about, the Scholastic team goes all out and provides a video, games, and of courst the actual magazine.\r\n\r\n Students are also exposed to topics we may not get to cover in school. Again thank you for allowing my students the opportunity to this amazing resource.","fullyFundedDate":1728005656657,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-magazine/8491266/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News Magazine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2584557"},{"teacherId":8953264,"projectId":8783492,"letterContent":"We are so excited. Thank you for your donations and support. Having these resources will greatly increase and strengthen our fine motor skills. Fine motor skills support success in the classroom by promoting oral language, developing eye-hand coordination, wrist strength, muscle memory, and pre-writing skills. \r\nThe students have become more motivated to create beautiful works of art and, many have moved on to writing stories! Their confidence has soared simply because of your support. We thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1726792166909,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun/8783492/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953264"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47718","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":301,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":89,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.6,"schoolId":47718,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joseph Pennell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joseph Pennell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/joseph-pennell-elementary-school/47718"}