{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Louis H Farrell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10230645,"projectId":9661923,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our middle school ELA classroom has been transformed into a space where more students feel comfortable and excited to learn. The flexible seating options you provided—including the incredibly popular bean bags—have enriched the way my students read, write, and collaborate!\r\n\r\nThe day the new chairs and bean bags arrived was very exciting! As students walked in, they froze for a moment, taking in the big boxes. \"What are these?\" Once I asked them to open the boxes, they became even more excited. Within seconds, the bean bags were claimed and tested. \r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and powerful. Students now love reading in these seats. Independent reading time—once a challenge for some—has become a favorite part of the day. The bean bags in particular have been game changers: students tuck themselves into them, open their novels, and disappear into their stories with a level of focus and joy I've rarely seen. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than change the layout of our room; it has changed how my students learn, how they interact, and how they see themselves as readers and writers. You've helped create a classroom that feels safe, inviting, and inspiring—exactly the kind of space middle school students need.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and making this transformation possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756744754167,"projectUrl":"project/support-my-blossoming-readers-and-writer/9661923/","projectTitle":"Support my Blossoming Readers and Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lardova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10230645_orig.jpg?crop=1283,1283,x0,y631&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756424650297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10230645"},{"teacherId":1612640,"projectId":9624411,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your recent and incredibly thoughtful donations to our school's K-8 STEM Lab. The impact of your generosity is already being felt by our students and teachers every day. Your support has transformed the lab from a functional space into a truly organized, engaging, and secure environment for learning. These practical items—from the durable laptop cases to the dry erase markers and erasers—are not just supplies; they are essential tools that enable smoother transitions, foster creativity, and protect the valuable technology entrusted to our young learners. Thank you for investing in the future of our students.\r\n\r\nThe specific items you provided have solved key logistical challenges and enhanced the daily learning experience across all grade levels. For our younger students, the new storage containers are perfect for managing small supplies, teaching them essential organizational skills. The velcro strips and number stickers have made securing and tracking our computers vastly more efficient, minimizing technical downtime and maximizing instruction time. Meanwhile, the over-the-door storage bags for mice and keyboards have decluttered workstations, creating a more focused and accessible environment. These thoughtful details demonstrate a true understanding of the needs of a busy K-8 technology program.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our technology lab is now a safer, more organized, and more efficient place for every student to explore digital literacy. Your support ensures that our laptops remain protected as they move through classrooms, and that our teachers can spend less time managing supplies and more time guiding students through coding projects, research, and collaborative digital assignments. Thank you once again for making a tangible and immediate difference in the educational lives of our students. We are truly fortunate to have such committed members in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1755705504643,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-now-and-the-future/9624411/","projectTitle":"STEM for Now and the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1612640_orig.jpg?crop=2142,2142,x0,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755694269160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scullion"},{"teacherId":10305999,"projectId":9809264,"letterContent":"The addition of a new wireless mic is a wonderful addition to our band equipment. The wireless mic will help the quality of their voice and performance during shows. Having the students be able to walk around and sing without wires is a tremendous advantage while performing. I teach the kids how to perform so it's important that they perform while singing. With the wireless mic, students can sing, dance, and go into the crowd to sing with the crowd. The crowd loves this and it wouldn't be possible without going wireless. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for being so generous. I can't wait to share photos of the kids using the equipment you've purchased for them. The students are so appreciative of the program but it wouldn't be possible with your generosity. See the students learn and then perform gives them such confidence and joy. It really makes my year watching these students come so far in their journeys. \r\n\r\nI just want to say thank you again and please know that your donations are very much appreciated. These kids don't have the money to purchase instruments and it's hard on the families to purchase all the equipment. Some of the kids who have performed in the group have continued to pursue music and instruments and even perform with my band on stage. Giving back is such an important piece of being in the band. I want you to understand that they are made aware of the generous donations that are given to the program. We could not do this without people like you.","fullyFundedDate":1760693600148,"projectUrl":"project/shure-wireless-mic-for-school-rock-band/9809264/","projectTitle":"Shure Wireless Mic for School Rock Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Haws","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10305999_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x12,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760900720995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305999"},{"teacherId":9100348,"projectId":9373871,"letterContent":"Your support for this project immediately impacts our kindergarten classroom in three key areas: organization, hands-on learning, and durable materials.\r\n\r\nThe portable storage cases have completely transformed our classroom organization. Instead of searching through piles, our students can now easily access and put away their work, puzzles, and activity papers. This structure reduces clutter, saves valuable instructional time, and helps our youngest learners build independence and a sense of responsibility for their materials. A classroom that runs smoothly is a classroom where children can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThe ink cartridges are crucial to keeping learning fresh and engaging. They ensure that we can consistently print high-quality, colorful worksheets, personalized learning activities, and important family communication. This means students are using vibrant, current materials daily, keeping them highly motivated and connected to their schoolwork.\r\n\r\nThe heavy-duty cardstock elevates our learning resources from temporary papers to durable, long-lasting tools. We are now able to create sturdy flashcards, center games that withstand daily use by little hands, and art projects that students can proudly take home and share with their families without them falling apart. Your support is building a library of high-quality, reusable resources that will benefit not just this class, but future classes as well.\r\n\r\nIn short, your donation ensures my students have everything they need to be engaged, organized, and proud of their accomplishments every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1748222941289,"projectUrl":"project/organized-printed-and-ready-to-learn/9373871/","projectTitle":"Organized, Printed, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gavin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9100348_orig.jpg?crop=1092,1092,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723158925104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gavin-westphilly"},{"teacherId":8237106,"projectId":9383403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity, and for making my project a reality. The headphones we received have made a profound and immediate difference across my four classrooms. Before this donation, focused independent practice was a major challenge. While many students need to access essential programs like Lexia and Imagine Math, the audio often created a distracting environment, making it hard for other students (and teachers) to concentrate.\r\n\r\nThe new headphones haven't just reduced noise; they have improved the quality of instruction and learning. Every classroom I'm in is noticeably quieter during key instructional times, particularly ESOL instruction and small group work. This quiet focus is essential, as it allows my English Language Learners (ELLs) and other students to concentrate deeply on targeted skill practice without competing with noise. I've used a silver Sharpie to write my students' names on their headphones, and I've been very proud to see them really taking care of them. This sense of ownership, combined with the ability to provide individualized, distraction-free small group support, is helping every student make meaningful academic progress.\r\n\r\nThis project was an investment in equity and focus. You provided every student with the essential tool they need to access digital learning resources and block out distractions, directly supporting a more peaceful, productive, and personalized learning environment. Thank you for making such a lasting difference in my students' academic lives this year!","fullyFundedDate":1754352073198,"projectUrl":"project/open-ears-open-worlds-essential-headph/9383403/","projectTitle":"Open Ears, Open Worlds: Essential Headphones for ESOL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montalvo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8237106_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760895723054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8237106"},{"teacherId":10004724,"projectId":9420073,"letterContent":"Thank for helping us with getting four drones. My students are very excited to learn to fly them and how to rescue animals.\r\n Donations like this help give our students opportunities to experience tools used in STEAM . It also gives them confidence in doing new things. Even if it might be difficult or new. This mindset not only can be seen in our club but also in the students' academic classes.\r\n Thank you again for helping fund our club! Our students are truly thankful and lucky to have someone like you on their team!","fullyFundedDate":1752671491527,"projectUrl":"project/drones-to-the-rescue/9420073/","projectTitle":"Drones to the Rescue!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004724_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753102431874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004724"},{"teacherId":10004724,"projectId":9378990,"letterContent":"Thank for helping us with getting four Bric Q LEGO kits. We will use them to explore concepts like architecture and physics. All with the fun of LEGOs!I'm\r\n Donations like this help give our students opportunities to experience tools used in STEAM . It also gives them confidence in doing new things. Even if it might be difficult or new. This mindset not only can be seen in our club but also in the students' academic classes.\r\n Thank you again for helping fund our club! Our students are truly thankful and lucky to have someone like you on their team!","fullyFundedDate":1749773079427,"projectUrl":"project/more-steam-please/9378990/","projectTitle":"More STEAM Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004724_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753102431874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004724"},{"teacherId":10004724,"projectId":9271423,"letterContent":"Thank for helping us with getting more 3-D pens .My students love making projects with the pens that they can show off to their families . \r\n Donations like this help give our students opportunities to experience tools used in STEAM . It also gives them confidence in doing new things. Even if it might be difficult or new. This mindset not only can be seen in our club but also in the students' academic classes.\r\n Thank you again for helping fund our club! Our students are truly thankful and lucky to have someone like you on their team!","fullyFundedDate":1746975357152,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-3-d-world-in-our-classroom/9271423/","projectTitle":"Creating a 3-D World In Our Classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004724_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753102431874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004724"},{"teacherId":3023528,"projectId":9018069,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your continued support of the learning that happens in A23! If you were to walk into our classroom you would know right away how much chart paper means to us! We literally have charts ALL over the room. But let me tell you, they are like having second teachers! We use them for vocabulary, anchor charts, projects, helpful tools they use all year.Additionally, the printer has been such a life saver! I work in a building that is K-8 with at least 5 classes of each grade. In total, the teachers have two copiers to use, not to mention that they are always breaking or out of ink. Having a printer has made my life so much easier, and in turn allows me to have more energy for my students. I am truly so grateful and inspired by your generosity and willingness to help students.","fullyFundedDate":1737585494457,"projectUrl":"project/hot-off-the-press/9018069/","projectTitle":"Hot Off the Press!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3023528_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456374514705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msallygreco"},{"teacherId":3742071,"projectId":9027528,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for fulfilling our needs. My students have been using our new supplies for their daily classwork. Every day students are able to use their new supplies for their center rotations in the morning and in the afternoon.\r\n\r\nStudents are able to use their new supplies for Literacy, Science, Social Studies and Math. I am looking forward to sharing all of the supplies with my students so they can have successful days at school and at home using the tools that you helped donate.","fullyFundedDate":1736975494330,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-with-literacy-skills/9027528/","projectTitle":"Confidence with Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mauk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3742071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529511017852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandra-mauk"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90927","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1187,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.8,"schoolId":90927,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Louis H Farrell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Louis H Farrell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/louis-h-farrell-elementary-school/90927"}