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Thanks to your donation, students can now listen to lessons clearly, engage in group discussions more effectively. The headphones have also helped students who need additional learning supports or accessibility tools, allowing them to follow along at their own pace and build confidence in their studies.\r\n\r\nBeyond the practical benefits, your gift has inspired our students and shown them that there are people who truly care about their education and success. The excitement and gratitude they've expressed remind us how powerful community support can be in shaping young minds and futures.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity, compassion, and belief in our mission to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for every student. Your contribution has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755203223594,"projectUrl":"project/help-little-ears-learn/9560081/","projectTitle":"Help Little Ears Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finerty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7170406_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690602410648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7170406"},{"teacherId":7170406,"projectId":9676828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the fish tank to our kindergarten classroom! Your gift has brought more than just a beautiful aquarium into our space. It has brought joy, wonder, and daily smiles to our young learners.\r\n\r\nOur kindergartners absolutely love their new GloFish friends. Each day, they eagerly gather around the tank, eyes wide with curiosity and excitement, observing the bright colors, gentle movements, and learning how to care for living creatures with kindness and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe fish tank has become a calming and magical focal point in our classroom. It not only sparks their natural curiosity about science and nature but also helps create a peaceful environment where they can relax and reflect.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact. Your donation has added a special kind of light — both literally and figuratively — to our learning space, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758636488846,"projectUrl":"project/fin-tastic-learning-a-classroom-fish-t/9676828/","projectTitle":"Fin-tastic Learning: A Classroom Fish Tank for Kinder Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finerty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7170406_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690602410648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7170406"},{"teacherId":1819154,"projectId":9292502,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your support in helping our classroom get off and running for a wonderful school year. This is an exciting time for our class with new kindergarten babies starting. They are starting off having so many new items that it will make their learning a great one. To watch the excitement on their faces to be able to have items that work and are fun to use makes their everyday learning and exciting one. \r\n\r\nI am so pleased to have so many wonderful people who give to our classroom. Without your kindness and your generosity we would be able to learn in such a beautiful environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755903935548,"projectUrl":"project/starting-fresh-and-new/9292502/","projectTitle":"Starting Fresh and New","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruckman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1819154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743447628658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lbruckman"},{"teacherId":1819154,"projectId":9281848,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my student's a comfy space to learn. The carpet is absolutely beautiful and so very comfortable. Each student has a square to sit on so they love it so much. It allows them to have their own space and not bother anyone else. \r\n\r\nI was so excited when it came because I was afraid that it would not come on time but it made it just in time for the school year. I am so very bless to have such amazing supporters who give to our classroom. Thank you so much for helping us out and making our classroom one comfy place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1747517761435,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-space-to-learn/9281848/","projectTitle":"Comfy Space To Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruckman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1819154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743447628658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lbruckman"},{"teacherId":1819154,"projectId":9255764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students and myself start off our year on the right foot. All of these supplies are going to be amazing to help us get work done and be prepared in so many ways. I cannot wait to see their faces when they walk in and see everything ready to go and looking fantastic for them. You helping us makes our room ready and exactly where we need to be to be able to start moving the kids from the minuet they enter the classroom. It is your amazing generosity that helps my students year in and year out grow. 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Whether it was during a morning lesson or an afternoon activity, the snacks you provided helped create a sense of stability and care that truly supported their growth and well-being.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution helped meet a basic but essential need, and for that, I'm incredibly grateful. Thank you for making such a positive impact on my students' daily experience at school!","fullyFundedDate":1732732000979,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-playdoh-and-hooks-oh-my/8796054/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Playdoh, and Hooks, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2543742_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660020250020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2543742"},{"teacherId":2543742,"projectId":8638780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project! 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Pittsburgh Arlington Pre-Kindergarten - 8 School is
an urban public school
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is part of Pittsburgh Public Schools.
It serves 385 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.9:1.
Its teachers have had 326 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Pittsburgh Arlington Pre-Kindergarten - 8 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
72%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Pittsburgh Arlington Pre-Kindergarten - 8 School Support on DonorsChoose
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Pittsburgh Arlington Pre-Kindergarten - 8 School
$144,262
raised using DonorsChoose
326
projects
funded
60
teachers
funded
898
donors
25
projects
for
basic supplies
51
projects for
technology
16
projects for
books
20
projects
for
art supplies
Pittsburgh Arlington Pre-Kindergarten - 8 School has received support from
686 individuals from Pennsylvania and
212 individuals out-of-state.