{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Beechwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":780335,"projectId":9586917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has been incredibly helpful in providing engaging, high-quality instructional resources that are tailored to my students' needs. These materials have made lessons more interactive and meaningful, allowing students to practice skills in new ways and stay motivated. \r\n\r\nThe hanging folders have also had a big impact by helping us organize data and track progress. Students can clearly see their growth over time, which has increased their confidence and encouraged them to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially transformative for student learning. They allow students to independently access educational programs and work at their own pace without distractions. Several students who need extra support or enrichment have especially benefited, as they can focus more deeply and feel successful using technology designed just for them. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment, and my students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764707188051,"projectUrl":"project/focused-organized-and-ready-to-learn/9586917/","projectTitle":"Focused, Organized, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spinneweber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp780335_orig.jpg?crop=856,856,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660764593654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-spinneweber"},{"teacherId":8103553,"projectId":9732859,"letterContent":"I want you to close your eyes and imagine a music classroom full of students joyfully having a dance party. The colored lights are swirling on the ceiling, there's a rainbow disco ball on the SmartBoard, and now there is music loudly bumping out of our new Bose speaker. It's hard to truly convey how much such a small item has positively impacted the quality of music and learning happening in our music class. This speaker has made it quick and easy to pull of high-quality examples of concepts we're learning about that day, quickly get some wiggles out at the end of class, and obviously have some dance parties! \r\n\r\nThe bean bags have been a slower roll-out, but no less impactful! We've created a treble clef music staff on the floor and composed pieces by tossing them onto the staff. The kindergarteners have used them as beat buddies to keep the beat to songs we're singing. Second grade students used them moving from hand to hand to improve their ability to sing together to the beat.\r\n\r\nAll to say, thank you for your help, your donation, and your kindness. We are enjoying these new items greatly.","fullyFundedDate":1760874280931,"projectUrl":"project/feel-the-beat-beat-buddies-and-bose/9732859/","projectTitle":"Feel the Beat: Beat Buddies and Bose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bassani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8103553_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760552819545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bassani"},{"teacherId":2948603,"projectId":9710575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your giving helped create a more welcoming space for my students. They were thrilled with the fresh new supplies. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited for new stickers to use on their progress reward mazes. I am able to keep a fresh supply of stickers always available to them now. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited for newly laminated focus mats to use to within their sessions with me. \r\n\r\nStudents were eager to try out fresh markers and dry erase boards! Their excitement and engagement was evident! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for taking the time to donate to my classroom. Your willingness to give back hopefully not only creates a special place in my classroom but a legacy of giving and helping with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762305163009,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-new-supplies-for-2025/9710575/","projectTitle":"Fresh New Supplies for 2025!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2948603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457719255974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2948603"},{"teacherId":6530334,"projectId":9606912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help provide snacks for my students. Your kindness makes a difference in their day. Having snacks available for my students each day during our long morning has helped them to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. They stayed focused on the lesson and not focused on asking when is it time for lunch. In addition, these healthy snacks have helped my students to be less grumpy and more positive to try difficult tasks during lessons.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your generosity and thoughtfulness. Thank you for helping us create a nurturing environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758294523667,"projectUrl":"project/lets-have-a-snack-then-get-back-to-lear/9606912/","projectTitle":"Let's Have a Snack Then Get Back to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Friberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6530334_orig.jpg?crop=2449,2449,x171,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656093277742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6530334"},{"teacherId":6530332,"projectId":9815199,"letterContent":"Omg! My students are so excited that this project got funded! We are using this speaker for so many different things during our day. We are amplifying our voices during morning meetings and share time with the use of the microphone. We are dancing our way through brain breaks and celebrations!\r\n\r\nSome of my students who are on the shy side are starting to warm up to the use of the microphone when it is their turn to speak. And my more outgoing students are singing and really being heard!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing joy and fun and sound to our classroom! We love it!","fullyFundedDate":1760693560483,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-a-speaker/9815199/","projectTitle":"Students Need a Speaker!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kreuger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6530332_orig.jpg?crop=1349,1349,x446,y1559&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668544094133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kreuger"},{"teacherId":5310421,"projectId":9911560,"letterContent":"Thank You So Much!\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generous donations of lap desks, clipboards, and markers. Your support has brought so much excitement and possibility into our classroom. These supplies will help our students stay focused, comfortable, and engaged—whether they're working on the carpet, collaborating in small groups, or completing independent tasks.\r\nThe lap desks give students flexible spaces to learn, the clipboards help them stay organized during activities and movement around the room, and the markers add a fun and creative spark to their daily work. Because of your kindness, our students have the tools they need to learn with confidence and joy.\r\nYour generosity truly makes a difference. Thank you for believing in our classroom, supporting our learners, and helping us create a positive, inspiring environment for every child. We appreciate you more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1763944050498,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-they-need-to-learn-comf/9911560/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating They Need to Learn Comfortably and Confidently","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Capo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5310421_orig.jpg?crop=636,636,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605707951553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-capo"},{"teacherId":627360,"projectId":9754579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing out class with paper. You'd be surprised how excited first grade gets over something as simple as a brand-new stack of clean pages. The kids were literally cheering when I told them we had plenty of paper for writing, drawing, and all their little creative projects.\r\n\r\nWe've already put it to good use-students have been writing stories, making books, and practicing their handwriting without worrying about running out. It's been awesome watching them feel proud of their work because they finally have the supplies to look new and \"official.\"\r\n\r\nYour generosity instantly made our classroom feel less stressful and way more creative. Thank you for giving my students what they need to grow, and express themselves every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1762267705551,"projectUrl":"project/a-ream-for-reading-writing-and-ready-m/9754579/","projectTitle":"A Ream for Reading, Writing, and Ready Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp627360_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y663&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767139424885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/627360"},{"teacherId":627360,"projectId":9478748,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom stays cleaner and more inviting than ever. The Swiffer you provided has quickly become one of our most-used tools in the room. We use it daily to pick up crumbs, dust, and little messes that happen naturally in a busy first-grade classroom. It helps us keep our floors tidy and safe, especially during centers when students move around the room.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the Swiffer, broom, and dustpan, and Lysol, several of them asked, \"Can I try it?! right away. It sparked a new sense of responsibility, and now students take turns being part of our Floor Helper job, proudly using the Swiffer to help keep our learning space clean. \r\n\r\nThe simple tools have made transitions smoother and has helped us maintain a healthier environment for everyone. Our next steps include continuing to build cleanup routines and teaching students how caring for our space helps us learn better.","fullyFundedDate":1758294459123,"projectUrl":"project/scrub-a-dub-first-grade-club/9478748/","projectTitle":"Scrub-a-Dub, First Grade Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp627360_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y663&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767139424885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/627360"},{"teacherId":2948603,"projectId":9394036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and believing in our classroom! The students were so excited to see the cushions, comics, and crayons. They are now engaging in a more focused way. \r\n\r\nThe cushions are a fun flexible way to meet student needs and maximize my classroom seating and spaces. They love the colors and different texture sides. \r\n\r\nThe crayons were a huge hit with one student in particular! He was thrilled to see how many choices he had and found the exact right color for his personal portrait. He said the crayons made him feel \"big, big happy\"!\r\n\r\nThe comics have exceeded my initial thoughts on how I would use them. They have captured many students' interest and the students are feeling joy for reading every time we use them. They spur lots of conversation and creative thinking. \r\n\r\nWe really love all the materials. Thank you for your contribution and making our little corner of the world a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1757627082524,"projectUrl":"project/cushions-comics-and-colors-creating-a/9394036/","projectTitle":"Cushions, Comics, and Colors-creating a comfortable learning environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2948603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457719255974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2948603"},{"teacherId":3012085,"projectId":9500022,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donations! You've helped make our class store come to life! My students earn points for positive behaviors and actions. \r\n They redeem their points for items. Some students are choosing to wait to redeem larger items. This is teaching them hard work pays off.They are so invested, excited, and motivated to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We have used the materials to help organize our store and for signage. \r\nWe are now working on creating \"prices\" for each item. My class thanks you!","fullyFundedDate":1755550321191,"projectUrl":"project/class-store/9500022/","projectTitle":"Class Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tommaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3012085_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y417&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677774628714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristy-mayer"},{"teacherId":226727,"projectId":9579947,"letterContent":"When the snack delivery arrived, my students were thrilled to see the shelves fill up with so many options. The excitement was clear as they spotted some of their favorite snacks and realized these treats would be part of our classroom routine.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have quickly become a meaningful part of our day. Whether it's helping students refocus in the afternoon, giving them a little energy boost during independent work, or supporting those who might not have a snack from home, these resources are making a real difference. One student shared, \"I can think better after snack time,\" which perfectly sums up the impact.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these snacks will continue to support our learners as they tackle reading groups, math lessons, and classroom projects each day. Your generosity has not only filled stomachs but has also fostered a sense of care and community in our classroom. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755211541826,"projectUrl":"project/a-bite-of-kindness-help-feed-young-min/9579947/","projectTitle":"\"A Bite of Kindness: Help Feed Young Minds\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ambrogio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp226727_orig.jpg?crop=787,787,x720,y825&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570010161397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/226727"},{"teacherId":6530332,"projectId":9605251,"letterContent":"My students are LOVING all of the snacks and treats we now have in our class. It may seem like such a simple project, but it really makes a difference! We take a break each morning to have some froot loops or goldfish as a snack to help us wait for lunch, and we celebrate our learning in the afternoon with some sweet skittles or M&Ms.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for the continued support of my classroom and projects. This current class is really working hard and enjoying our time together. I am so glad to be able to provide them with these extra goodies each day.","fullyFundedDate":1755755253006,"projectUrl":"project/satisfying-snacks/9605251/","projectTitle":"Satisfying Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kreuger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6530332_orig.jpg?crop=1349,1349,x446,y1559&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668544094133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kreuger"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88668","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":360,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.9,"schoolId":88668,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Beechwood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Beechwood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-beechwood-elementary-school/88668"}