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They will be used to encourage positive behaviors for completing assignments, spelling bee and fact fluency competitions, homework and attendance to name a few.\r\n\r\nThanks to you my students can come to school without worrying about being hungry, so their focus can be on learning. My students and I are truly grateful for your selfless donation!","fullyFundedDate":1761827609306,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9851245/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fulton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8560324_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673309448621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8560324"},{"teacherId":8560324,"projectId":9593789,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! The Bounty paper towels and wipes will help to keep my students clean and safe from germs. In order for them to learn, they need to attend school. Keeping them germ free will aid in keeping them healthy so they can come to school everyday.\r\n\r\nThe raffle tickets will be used to provide incentives. Students can earn tickets in various areas such as: exhibiting positive behaviors, completing assignments, homework, and attendance to name a few.\r\n\r\nThanks again for providing my students with a safe, fun and exciting environment to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1757423271034,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9593789/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fulton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8560324_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673309448621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8560324"},{"teacherId":2775239,"projectId":9198581,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been filled with excitement thanks to the amazing new resources we received!\r\n\r\nThe perch stools and hexagon floor stools have quickly become favorites. Students love using the perch stools during writing and math because the gentle rocking helps them focus, while the floor stools are perfect for book clubs and group discussions. Recently, students gathered their hexagon stools into a circle for a shared reading activity—it created such an inviting space that everyone wanted a turn to read aloud. The electric pencil sharpeners have also been a huge hit, saving us so much time and keeping our pencils ready for learning without interruptions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first walked in and saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless. They rushed to try the perch stools, laughing and smiling as they discovered the rocking motion. Others tested out different ways to arrange the floor stools so they could sit together. The sharpeners were instantly put to use, as well.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support our projects in reading, writing, math, social studies, and collaborative learning. The flexible seating makes it easy for students to form small groups and stay engaged, while the sharpeners keep our tools ready so we can spend more time focusing on the important work of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my students a classroom environment that is comfortable, engaging, and inspiring. Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference for us, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1752840135251,"projectUrl":"project/fun-flexible-seating/9198581/","projectTitle":"Fun Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2775239_orig.jpg?crop=1509,1509,x215,y101&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714698131194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2775239"},{"teacherId":2994373,"projectId":9225016,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest thanks for your generous donation of supplies and incentives to my classroom. Your contribution has made a significant difference in our students' daily lives by allowing them to earn special items, which provides a meaningful source of motivation and encouragement. Seeing the smiles and joy on their faces when they receive these rewards is a powerful reminder of the positive impact you have made. On behalf of my students and myself, we are incredibly grateful for your generosity and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1753908908832,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9225016/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drwal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994373_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607475029796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ldrwal"},{"teacherId":8292311,"projectId":9151436,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of a class set of headphones. They children use these daily during morning arrival, and also during our Daily 5 time. The program we use requires headphones, and a lot of my students don't have the funds to purchase them. They were all so excited to choose their own pair along with their favorite color. Thank you!\r\n\r\nThe headphone storage has come in handy as well. The students store their headphones in their individual spot. This has helped to reduce the amount of lost and/or damaged headphones since we now have a safe space to store them.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1743531196473,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-individual-learning/9151436/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Individual Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pontillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8292311"},{"teacherId":3354364,"projectId":9219793,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful my students and I are for your kindness and generosity. The kiddos were so beyond excited to start the new school year off with brand new headphones. The colors are so vibrant! They are so comfy! Those are just a few of the comments the kiddos made when we opened the boxes together. We use the headphones daily for our independent reading practice on Imagine Learning App. It is always so wonderful to see people donating to support education in local city schools. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1746493853926,"projectUrl":"project/positive-classroom-environment/9219793/","projectTitle":"Positive Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3354364_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449541393632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gruendl"},{"teacherId":1766124,"projectId":9198862,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support in helping us purchase a new classroom rug and wobble seats!\r\n\r\nOur classroom rug plays a central role in our daily learning—especially during the opening of our math lessons. It's where we come together as a class to explore new ideas, build foundational skills, and engage in group discussions. The new rug has quickly become a favorite spot for students—its soft texture and welcoming appearance have brought a renewed sense of comfort and excitement to our learning space.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the wobble seats have made a wonderful impact! The four students who use them absolutely love the ability to move and adjust their seating while staying focused and engaged. These seats are helping them stay more attentive and involved in lessons without disrupting their peers, which is a huge win for both their learning and classroom dynamics.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in our classroom environment. 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The kits are very engaging and students used them both alone and with a small group. I am amazed at how quickl the students picked up the gist of the game and were able to both follow the card prompts for designs and create there own! I do apologize for the tardiness of this thank you as I was out on leave for a few months of the school year. Looking forward to seeing what the students come up with next year!","fullyFundedDate":1734117207588,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-maze-and-stem-challenge-for-ear/8954183/","projectTitle":"Exciting Maze and Stem Challenge For Early Finishers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Skundrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7883921_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651068598765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7883921"},{"teacherId":7883921,"projectId":8964254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of roller coaster inventions kits and lego project kits. The students had so much fun during the last 2 months of school with these project kits! As we finished up curriculum work, or if there was a special field trip day, students explored and experimented, and had a wonderful time. The kits are very engaging and students used them both alone and with a small group. I had 5th graders design a lego drawbridge that was out of this world! I do apologize for the tardiness of this thank you as I was out on leave for a few months of the school year. Looking forward to seeing what the students come up with next year!","fullyFundedDate":1733239020031,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-physical-science-fun/8964254/","projectTitle":"Fantastic Physical Science Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Skundrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7883921_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651068598765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7883921"},{"teacherId":8560324,"projectId":9086202,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! The Bounty paper towels and wipes will help to keep my students clean and safe from germs. In order for them to learn, they need to attend school. 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Pittsburgh Allegheny Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is part of Pittsburgh Public Schools.
It serves 572 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
Its teachers have had 251 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Pittsburgh Allegheny Elementary School Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
58%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Pittsburgh Allegheny Elementary School
$126,284
raised using DonorsChoose
251
projects
funded
44
teachers
funded
1,085
donors
30
projects
for
basic supplies
36
projects for
technology
13
projects for
books
13
projects
for
art supplies
Pittsburgh Allegheny Elementary School has received support from
858 individuals from Pennsylvania and
227 individuals out-of-state.