{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Dilworth Arts & Hum","outOfStateSupporters":18.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":581096,"projectId":9866623,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new resources every day across multiple subjects. The paper has been especially helpful for handwriting practice, math work, reading responses, and creative projects. One special moment was watching students proudly use the materials to complete their work independently and share it with their classmates. It has made a big difference in keeping them engaged and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were immediately excited and eager to use them. Something as simple as fresh supplies brought a lot of energy into our classroom. They were especially enthusiastic about using the paper for drawing, writing, and completing their class projects, and it has helped motivate them to do their very best work.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are beginning a meaningful Mother's Day project. Students will be working on interviews and creating bouquets for a special person in their lives. This project will incorporate writing, creativity, and personal expression, and we are so excited to see their ideas come to life. Thank you so much for your generous donation and for supporting our classroom. It truly makes a difference for our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1763146004175,"projectUrl":"project/paper-please-helping-little-hands-learn/9866623/","projectTitle":"Paper Please! Helping Little Hands Learn Big Things","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gearhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schmidt"},{"teacherId":1769058,"projectId":9459059,"letterContent":"💙🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Thank you for helping us create a brand-new learning space with our \"New Rug, New Centers\" project! The moment my 2nd graders walked in and saw the new rug, their eyes lit up and cheers filled the room 😍🎉! Our rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom—a cozy place where students gather for mini-lessons, partner talks, read-alouds, and center activities. Sitting together on the rug helps students feel calm, focused, and ready to learn 📚✨.\r\n🧠✏️ We are using our new rug every day during literacy centers. Students rotate through small groups, practice reading and problem-solving, and work with partners—all while having their own comfortable learning spot 🪑❤️. One favorite moment was our first reading center on the rug—students were so engaged, raising hands, sharing ideas, and reminding each other, \"This is our special rug!\" 😊👏\r\n🌟🚀 Next, we're continuing to build strong learning habits through cooperative center work and class discussions. The rug helps everyone feel included and gives us the space we need to learn together as a community. Because of you, our classroom feels more welcoming, organized, and ready for success every single day 💕🏫. Thank you for giving our 2nd graders a place where learning truly comes together! 💙🎉","fullyFundedDate":1764725555681,"projectUrl":"project/new-rug-new-centers/9459059/","projectTitle":"New Rug, New Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1769058_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756509253435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-liberto"},{"teacherId":1769058,"projectId":10005793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for Helping 2nd Graders Tune In! Because of you, we can now use listening technology in our classroom to learn in exciting new ways 📚✨. We use our headphones to listen to stories, follow along with lessons, and practice skills at our own pace. Sometimes we rewind ⏪, pause ⏸️, or listen again 👂—just like real learners do! This helps us focus better, understand more, and feel proud when we get it 🎯😊.\r\nThe most exciting part is putting on our headphones and diving into learning 🚀🎶! It feels special and helps the classroom stay calm and cozy 🧠💛. Some of us really love listening to books because it helps big stories come alive 📖🌈, and others feel braver practicing reading because we can learn quietly and independently. A few of our friends who had trouble focusing before are now smiling and learning with confidence 😃⭐—we even remind each other, \"Time to tune in!\" 🎼\r\nYou helped make our classroom a better place to learn ❤️🏫. We promise to keep working hard, listening carefully, and growing every day 🌱📘. Thank you for believing in us and helping our brains shine ✨🧠!","fullyFundedDate":1774054267425,"projectUrl":"project/helping-2nd-graders-tune-in/10005793/","projectTitle":"Helping 2nd Graders Tune In","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1769058_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756509253435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-liberto"},{"teacherId":1769058,"projectId":10135300,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting When Reading Meets Math: Boosting Skills Through Books! 📚➕ Because of your kindness, my 2nd graders are learning math while enjoying fun and engaging stories 😊📖. The books help students understand math in a new way, build confidence 💪, and get excited about reading 🎉. Students are making connections, sharing ideas, and participating more during lessons 🧠✏️. Your generosity has made learning more joyful and meaningful for my students, and these books will be used for many years 💙. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773900966770,"projectUrl":"project/when-reading-meets-math-boosting-skills/10135300/","projectTitle":"When Reading Meets Math: Boosting Skills Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1769058_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756509253435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-liberto"},{"teacherId":4249179,"projectId":10126996,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of the \"In-Living Color (Refresh!)\" project. The arrival of the highlighters, Flair pens, and color ink cartridges has been a practical and welcome addition to our classroom. My students are particularly focused on our project-based learning units, and having the ability to print their final products in color is the part of this project they find most rewarding. When students spend weeks researching and designing a project, being able to produce a professional-looking final version—whether it's a brochure, a scientific poster, or a historical map—validates their hard work and elevates the quality of their presentations.\r\n\r\nIn our enrichment-focused curriculum, these supplies serve as essential tools for critical thinking and organization. We use the highlighters and Flair pens to facilitate \"active sketching\" and color-coded brainstorming during the planning phases of our projects. This allows students to categorize their research and visually map out complex ideas before they begin building or writing. By using different colors to represent different stages of a project or specific types of data, students learn to manage information more effectively. This systematic approach to project-based learning helps them develop the organizational habits necessary for higher-level academic work.\r\n\r\nThe color ink is also vital for the accuracy of our enrichment activities. Having crisp, color diagrams allows students to accurately interpret data and present their findings with clarity. Your contribution ensures that our students have the high-quality materials required to engage deeply with their curriculum and see their creative ideas through to completion. We truly appreciate your commitment to providing our students with a well-resourced environment that supports hands-on, meaningful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772564933628,"projectUrl":"project/in-living-color-refresh/10126996/","projectTitle":"In-Living Color (Refresh!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Desiderio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4249179_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660584363780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-desiderio"},{"teacherId":4423241,"projectId":10021758,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to unbox the new hot dot books. They couldn't wait to use them. It truly helps them with their reading and math skills. The best part about these activity books is that they can do them independently. It is amazing to see their skills grow throughout the year, from what we are learning in the classroom to their independent learning in small groups. \r\nThe vacuum was a lifesaver during the winter months. Our carpet was so dirty from the rock salt from the students shoes and boots. We were able to quickly vacuum the carpet in time for circle time when they had to sit on the carpet. \r\nThe stickers and the treats were loved by the students! The love working hard for snacks and cool stickers, so it was a win-win all around! \r\nWe are so very thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768622006395,"projectUrl":"project/lets-boogie-and-learn-in-pre-k/10021758/","projectTitle":"Let's Boogie and Learn in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stupi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4423241_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y384&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677526416039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4423241"},{"teacherId":1769058,"projectId":9665606,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project and helping us make learning visible in our classroom. Because of your generosity, I was able to use Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards to purchase interactive Google Slides that have transformed student learning. These visuals help students clearly see new concepts, stay engaged, and actively participate in lessons. My students love the bright visuals and interactive features, and students who struggled with focus or confidence are now more involved and eager to share their thinking. Your support has made learning more accessible, engaging, and successful for every child. Thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1765291504833,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-visible/9665606/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Visible","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1769058_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756509253435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-liberto"},{"teacherId":7817306,"projectId":9156299,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our project. It is so important to have a clean and organized classroom. I want to promote a healthy learning environment for all my students. Having wipes, Kleenexes and a broom and dust pan handy are so important in keep our room organized. All of the organizers and carts have been invaluable to making sure students have access to all of the necessities in an organized manner. We use the lined magnetic notebook paper daily to keep us updated. Thank you for all of your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1746644810985,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organize-and-sanitize/9156299/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organize and Sanitize","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7817306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618270116406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lemon"},{"teacherId":7817306,"projectId":9080674,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity with your donations to this project before our PSSAs. Student were able to go into the test well prepared and fully stocked! We use our packet chart to help keep student groups organized. We use the dry erase markers, pencils and erasers daily as we are working through vocabulary, spelling and daily writing. We have been using the comprehension book as a daily practice to prepare for the PSSA tests. Thank you again in helping with our educational journey. We appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746030610692,"projectUrl":"project/prepare-for-pssas/9080674/","projectTitle":"Prepare for PSSA's","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7817306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618270116406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lemon"},{"teacherId":7817306,"projectId":8942225,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of the resources in this project! We have made great use out of the crayons, folders and handwriting paper! We used the Wild Robot set as a whole class novel study and just completed our final book. The students loved it!!! We are using the incentive charts to keep track of homework and book logs. The magnetic clips are great to hold student work throughout the classroom on our white boards. Again, thank you for your kindness in donating to a project full of much needed resources.","fullyFundedDate":1734703511839,"projectUrl":"project/resource-re-set/8942225/","projectTitle":"Resource Re-set!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7817306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618270116406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lemon"},{"teacherId":8573121,"projectId":10023353,"letterContent":"Thank you for generosity in bringing this project to life! After a long week of remote learning, my students were so excited to return to school today and experience the extra hospitality I was able to offer them with a special snack in their speech sessions. \r\n\r\nIt is very heartwarming to know that generous corporations and individuals contribute funding to help projects like this one become a reality for educators like myself in a low income urban school. Your contributions to this endeavor our blessing to many.","fullyFundedDate":1768635992517,"projectUrl":"project/speech-snacks/10023353/","projectTitle":"Speech Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baxter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8573121_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672861040518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbaxterslp"},{"teacherId":9999865,"projectId":9861925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Sound Solutions for Focused Scholars\" project! Your generosity means the world to us. With your help, my students now have the tools they need to focus, stay organized, and take charge of their learning. The headphones are already making a huge difference during independent work time, and the binders are helping students track their growth with pride. The storage system keeps everything tidy and protected, making our classroom run more smoothly. We're so grateful for your kindness and investment in our success—thank you for being a part of our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1764528108427,"projectUrl":"project/sharpening-success-giving-our-students/9861925/","projectTitle":"Sharpening Success: Giving Our Students the Tools They Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999865_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744690467499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9999865"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88678","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":454,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.7,"schoolId":88678,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Dilworth Arts & Hum on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Dilworth Arts & Hum","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-dilworth-arts-hum/88678"}