{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2941254,"projectId":9962742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of calculators to support our students. Prior to your contribution, we did not have enough calculators for all students to use consistently, which limited access during lessons that require technology-based tools. Your support has helped us move closer to ensuring that every student has the resources they need to fully participate in math instruction.\r\n\r\nCalculators are an essential tool for supporting students as they build number sense, check their reasoning, and explore more complex mathematical thinking. They are also used alongside classroom technology and during math games, allowing students to engage collaboratively, practice skills in a low-stress environment, and build confidence through meaningful problem-solving experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students now have increased opportunities to use calculators during instruction, technology-based activities, and interactive games that make math both accessible and enjoyable. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us create equitable learning opportunities for all.","fullyFundedDate":1766847793640,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-calculators/9962742/","projectTitle":"Counting on Calculators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLawder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2941254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451845625542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-delawder"},{"teacherId":2941254,"projectId":9679102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support healthy food for our students. Because of your kindness, we are now able to keep nutritious snacks on hand for students who may need them during the school day—whether due to unexpected circumstances, emergencies, or simply needing extra fuel to focus and learn.\r\n\r\nAccess to healthy snacks makes a meaningful difference. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to engage in learning, participate confidently, and feel cared for within their school community. Having these snacks available allows us to respond quickly and compassionately, ensuring that no student has to struggle through the day hungry or distracted.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly supports student well-being and helps create a safe, supportive environment where all students can thrive. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for investing in the health and success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764717586018,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9679102/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLawder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2941254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451845625542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-delawder"},{"teacherId":2941254,"projectId":9721469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our math project! Because of your generosity, we were able to use the materials to host a successful Math Night at our school.\r\n\r\nWe welcomed families into our building to play UNO-style math games together, creating a fun, low-pressure environment where students could practice math skills while connecting with their families. The excitement in the room was incredible—students were engaged, parents were laughing and learning alongside their children, and math truly felt joyful and accessible.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, every family also received a card game to take home, allowing the learning to continue beyond the school day. These materials are already making a meaningful impact by encouraging ongoing math conversations and practice at home.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our students and families. Your donation helped turn math into a shared, positive experience for our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1760716987623,"projectUrl":"project/math-mayhem/9721469/","projectTitle":"Math Mayhem!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLawder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2941254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451845625542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-delawder"},{"teacherId":8503693,"projectId":9932460,"letterContent":"The students at Arsenal in homeroom 124 have been using the new equipment during their inside recess time. They have been having a great time playing and getting along with each other so well. This has been a great resource for our Social and Emotinal Learning (SEL).\r\nMy students were so happy when they saw the Connect 4 and were all able to play. At first sight, They just thought the were old ones but when they had to take the plastic off of the boxes they were so much happier.\r\nI know a picture is worth a thousand words but seeing their smile says even more. I would like to thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1764685209599,"projectUrl":"project/inside-recess-materials/9932460/","projectTitle":"Inside Recess Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8503693"},{"teacherId":1031629,"projectId":9802426,"letterContent":"My students were so excited for the snacks you generously provided for them! When their \"brains have been popping,\" I can quickly put some popcorn in the microwave and we have a little treat while they read a book and munch on a healthy snack. \r\n\r\nI use the cheese balls and m&ms as a quick motivation for the class. I pass out a few pieces to each child and they are thrilled! \r\n\r\nI'm also very grateful that now that we have a microwave, I'll be able to do more cooking lessons with my first graders. My kiddos love spicy food, so I plan to teach them about measuring and make buffalo chicken dip with them soon.","fullyFundedDate":1764682678370,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-brains-popping/9802426/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Brains Popping!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meganohler"},{"teacherId":5735432,"projectId":6552761,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your contribution to our school community. Every day when students enter my office, they are encouraged by seeing the decals in my office that tell them anything is possible as long as they don't give up.\r\n\r\nI have many students who use the sensory marble pad when they are talking to me. It helps them focus and stay calm as we process their feelings together. One day, I even had a student bring a friend to visit, just to play with the sensory pad. \r\n\r\nI am forever grateful for your support to help my office be a supportive space for my most vulnerable population of students.","fullyFundedDate":1658423878290,"projectUrl":"project/all-stars-redeeming-star-points/6552761/","projectTitle":"All Star's Redeeming Star Points","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5735432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562624560498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5735432"},{"teacherId":8698435,"projectId":9582542,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our project. Your support is helping students stay focused, get organized, and achieve their goals—skills that will serve them well both inside and outside the classroom.\r\nBecause of your contribution, we can provide the tools and resources that empower students to take charge of their learning and build confidence in their abilities. Your kindness is making a real difference in their lives, and we are so thankful to have you as a partner in education.\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and investing in the future of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755743893804,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9582542/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barbarino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8698435_orig.jpg?crop=367,367,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697748335643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8698435"},{"teacherId":8558423,"projectId":8066053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing access to the wonderful reading materials from Teachers Pay Teachers. My students absolutely loved the engaging and creative resources we were able to use in our classroom. The variety of stories, activities, and comprehension tools kept them excited and motivated to read every day. It was such a joy to see them interacting with the materials, asking thoughtful questions, and sharing their favorite parts with each other.\r\nThese resources have truly enriched our literacy lessons and helped support different learning styles in a meaningful way. Whether it was a fun reading passage or a hands-on activity, the materials sparked curiosity and made reading more enjoyable for everyone. We are so grateful for your support in helping us create a vibrant and inspiring learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1706138102016,"projectUrl":"project/fun-reading-activities/8066053/","projectTitle":"Fun Reading Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8558423_orig.png?crop=1092,1092,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659326390206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robyn-mccoy"},{"teacherId":8558423,"projectId":8983837,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of headphones to our classroom. My students were absolutely thrilled to receive them! These headphones have made a big difference in their daily learning experience, especially during reading time and when accessing digital resources. With the ability to listen without distractions, they are more engaged and excited to explore online books, educational games, and interactive lessons.\r\nHaving access to quality headphones has also helped support our diverse learners, including English Language Learners, by allowing them to hear stories and instructions clearly. It's heartwarming to see their faces light up as they dive into digital reading adventures with confidence and joy. We truly appreciate your support in helping create a more inclusive and enriching learning environment for all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1735487805846,"projectUrl":"project/the-sounds-of-reading/8983837/","projectTitle":"The Sounds of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8558423_orig.png?crop=1092,1092,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659326390206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robyn-mccoy"},{"teacherId":1031629,"projectId":9571281,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and support for the students that I serve. You are helping me give the gift of literacy and comprehension to a new group of students. I read a chapter from Ready Freddy book series almost every day. The kids request it if I forget! Through the read aloud, I ask them comprehension questions so they learn about characters, setting, inferences, and making predictions. I also build a community that loves reading and learning. \r\n\r\nI am now able to give each student 2 of their own books to read as they develop their phonics skills and become independent readers in first grade. I'll wrap them up and give them as gifts at Christmas and again at Valentine's Day. The cheering and joy over a book is amazing. I will then let them find a cozy spot to read and encourage them to take the book home and read with their family. For some students, this is often the first chapter book that they own. \r\n\r\nIn the past few weeks, I have had former students stop by my room and ask if I still read Ready Freddy to my class or tell me that they still have the books I gave them and they still read them! I even had a student who is now in second grade sit in the \"teacher chair\" and read a chapter to my class so my current students can hear how fluently they will be able to read if they work hard this year. You are helping me create generations of students that love literacy and have lasting, positive memories of first grade.","fullyFundedDate":1755743893284,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-reading/9571281/","projectTitle":"Ready for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meganohler"},{"teacherId":5655592,"projectId":9363202,"letterContent":"We're incredibly grateful for your generous donation towards the chick incubator and eggs from Rent The Chicken in Western, PA. Thanks to your support, our kindergarten and first grade students are experiencing the wonder of life cycles firsthand—watching chicks hatch, grow, and thrive right before their eyes.\r\n\r\nThis hands-on opportunity is sparking curiosity, joy, and learning in ways that textbooks simply can't. Your gift is making a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1748868678604,"projectUrl":"project/watch-chicks-hatch-and-grow/9363202/","projectTitle":"Watch Chicks Hatch and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stonick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5655592_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533863063810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5655592"},{"teacherId":5655592,"projectId":9413228,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of seat sacks for our first-grade classroom! They've made a big difference in helping our students stay organized and take care of their supplies.\r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited to receive them and love having their own space for books, folders, and pencils. It's helped our classroom feel more calm and focused, and it's teaching them responsibility in a fun way.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and support. Your donation has made our learning environment better, and we're so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1750774629264,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sack-success/9413228/","projectTitle":"Seat Sack Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stonick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5655592_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533863063810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5655592"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32333","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":331,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":49,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.1,"schoolId":32333,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-arsenal-prek-5/32333"}