{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Fulton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5970569,"projectId":9649899,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity towards our speech therapy classroom! We have been working hard all year on speech therapy goals and my students are so excited for some new choices of snacks and rewards. We appreciate your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nMy students are working on a variety of articulation, receptive language, expressive language, stuttering, social skills, and assistive communication speech therapy goals. After students visit the speech therapy classroom and complete their activities for the session, they earn \"points\". A full card of points earns them a trip to the prize box, and they are so excited when they earn a \"PRIZE DAY!\".","fullyFundedDate":1758294440933,"projectUrl":"project/what-were-working-for-in-speech/9649899/","projectTitle":"What We're Working for in Speech","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heintz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5970569_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546262876542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5970569"},{"teacherId":5970569,"projectId":9813774,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and generosity towards our speech therapy room!\r\n\r\nResources through \"Teachers Pay Teachers\" will help to continue our school year right. They will also help my students reach their speech and language goals. My students work in a small-group setting in the speech therapy room. It is helpful to have a variety of activities that target each student's specific speech/language goal. Materials through TPT will allow me to run engaging small group lessons.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support and are hoping to continue our fun year, full of learning :)","fullyFundedDate":1761077896313,"projectUrl":"project/therapy-materials-through-tpt/9813774/","projectTitle":"Therapy Materials Through TPT!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heintz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5970569_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546262876542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5970569"},{"teacherId":8142173,"projectId":9533945,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much. When the packages arrived from the office and we opened them, the kids, needless to say we're pumped up. \r\nThe pencil topper pencils arrived just in time for our first students of the month to each choose their favorite. That gave everyone else the incentive to also be awarded Students of the Month.\r\nWe immediately opened the cleaning materials for the end of the day clean up and the aloe hand sanitizer will be perfect for the dry winter months when the kids have the sniffles.\r\nOur snack boxes arrived to keep the kids fueled up after essay writing writing with the Ticonderoga pencils!","fullyFundedDate":1758294527930,"projectUrl":"project/motivated-positive-and-healthy/9533945/","projectTitle":"Motivated, Positive, and Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jaworski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8142173"},{"teacherId":8137181,"projectId":9213475,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donations and for helping bring to life the \"calm zone / flexible seating & sensory support\" area in my classroom. Your kindness has given my students something invaluable — a safe, peaceful space where they can take a breath, reset, and return to learning with a clearer mind.\r\n\r\nSince the materials have arrived, I have already begun putting them into use:\r\n\r\nWe arranged soft seating, cushions, and other supportive tools so that students can choose a place where they feel comfortable and in control.\r\n\r\nWe added items like stress balls, gentle fidget tools, soft lighting, and calming visuals to help students self-soothe when they feel anxious or overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nWe designated a \"calm spot\" corner where students can go to practice deep breathing, quiet reflection, or just to pause and collect themselves.\r\n\r\nI've noticed a few early impacts already:\r\n\r\nOne student who often feels frustrated during transitions has started requesting a few minutes in the calm zone before switching activities — something she never felt comfortable doing before.\r\n\r\nAnother student, when upset, paused and moved toward that space rather than reacting impulsively.\r\n\r\nStudents are more aware of their emotional states. They sometimes say, \"I need a break\" or \"I'm going to reset\" and then come back more ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support has not just provided materials — it has empowered students to take ownership of their emotions and feel safer and more supported in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for believing in my students and supporting their well-being. Because of your generosity, they have a calm corner they can trust. I'm excited to continue observing and sharing how this space grows in impact over time.","fullyFundedDate":1750256225527,"projectUrl":"project/chill-zone/9213475/","projectTitle":"Chill Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137181_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720528893164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amanda-rush"},{"teacherId":9203764,"projectId":9027274,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation towards our second grade music class's resonator bells. Your contribution has brought immense joy and excitement to the students, enhancing their love for music. The resonator bells have been instrumental in helping them reinforce their understanding of solfege and learning the letter names of music notes.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support is truly remarkable. The students are not only engaged but also eager to explore music in a fun and interactive way. Thank you once again for your kindness and for making a difference in our classroom. We are all incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1745348503794,"projectUrl":"project/getting-musical-with-resonator-bells/9027274/","projectTitle":"Getting Musical with Resonator Bells","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grabigel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203764"},{"teacherId":8107338,"projectId":9214437,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity to my classroom. Students really enjoy having a snack during their busy and hardworking day. Enjoying a snack during their day helps them to keep up their energy needed to learn and be alert for all the material during lessons being taught to them.\r\n We all know how it is to make it from breakfast to lunch, we start to get hungry and often become preoccupied with when and what we will be enjoying for lunch. \r\n The students also enjoy getting to try different snacks. Being able to provide a variety of snacks is a highlight of their day!\r\n Thank you again for your time and donation!","fullyFundedDate":1746787034696,"projectUrl":"project/delicious-snacks-needed/9214437/","projectTitle":"Delicious Snacks Needed...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8107338_orig.jpg?crop=1521,1521,x250,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760900742062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107338"},{"teacherId":8137181,"projectId":9277115,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for fully funding our classroom snack project! Your incredible generosity has filled our students' days with renewed energy and joy—and for that, we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nAs we near the end of this school year, my second graders have been giving their all. Long days of learning and growth can be tiring, and grabbing a simple snack midway has been an essential boost. Thanks to you, we've been able to provide healthy snacks as a reward for kindness, focus, and perseverance. This small treat goes a long way—not just nutritionally, but emotionally too. It shows my students that their hard work matters and that someone believes in them.\r\n\r\nYour gift has created positive momentum in our classroom culture. When I see smiles lighting up their faces after a \"snack surprise,\" I know they feel seen—and that they're more motivated to continue treating each other with compassion. Your support isn't just filling their bellies; it's nurturing their focus, boosting their spirits, and reinforcing positive behavior. That ripple effect reaches far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nI also want to highlight how well-timed your donation was—just when we needed it most, you stepped in. Your kindness is helping our classroom finish the year strong, academically and as a community. Because of you, students are staying engaged, energizing their brains, and wrapping up second grade on a high note.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for being a champion of our children's experience. Your generosity is making an everyday difference in their world.","fullyFundedDate":1746494761343,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9277115/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137181_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720528893164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amanda-rush"},{"teacherId":8107338,"projectId":9271306,"letterContent":"First of all, I want thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to make a generous donation to my classroom.\r\n Learning to read and enjoying the reading of various genres is so very important. \r\nWe begin every morning with choosing a book or books to read. Not only does this help to prepare the students for their day, but also provides the opportunity with practicing reading. \r\n Many of the students will be excited to see the new and different genres. So, many of our books are old and taped back together. Being able to hold a brand new book for the students is awesome.","fullyFundedDate":1746787359171,"projectUrl":"project/open-your-mind-with-reading/9271306/","projectTitle":"Open Your Mind With Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8107338_orig.jpg?crop=1521,1521,x250,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760900742062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107338"},{"teacherId":8107338,"projectId":8952859,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time and money to provide my classroom with new reading books. So many of our books were old and falling apart. I would spend 15 minutes every other day taping books back together.\r\n It will be wonderful to fill the reading bins with all of the brand new books. Being able to receive books with a wide variety of genres will help to encourage the students to become more interested and able to find something they enjoy reading.\r\n We begin the school day by choosing a book to read. Sometimes, it is a struggle to get the students engaged. But, with the new books, I think it will be easier.\r\n Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1742325522712,"projectUrl":"project/lets-grow-plants-and-bugs/8952859/","projectTitle":"Let's Grow Plants and Bugs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8107338_orig.jpg?crop=1521,1521,x250,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760900742062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107338"},{"teacherId":8107338,"projectId":8950462,"letterContent":"This experience has been wonderful for my students and actually the whole school.\r\nFrom the beginning of the process of incubating the eggs and waiting 21 days for the eggs to hatch, it was so exciting. As a class we had frequent visits from other classes to view the process and notice what was new and going on with the eggs.\r\n After the eggs hatched , it was so cool to see how the chicks changed from one day to the next. They grew in size and the feathers changed. We had many discussions on how each chick had similarities and differences just like us.\r\n This project was absolutely awesome and I thank everyone for their donation that allowed the students and school to have the experience of hatching eggs into chicks!","fullyFundedDate":1732042187046,"projectUrl":"project/did-you-say-were-hatching-chickens/8950462/","projectTitle":"Did You Say We're Hatching Chickens?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8107338_orig.jpg?crop=1521,1521,x250,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760900742062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107338"},{"teacherId":8295120,"projectId":8877403,"letterContent":"Since implementing the Lexia Core5 Reading Program, the impact on our students has been nothing short of transformative. This program introduces foundational reading skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, all of which are essential for students to become confident, independent readers. Many of our students with disabilities face challenges in decoding words, recognizing patterns, and understanding text structure. With Lexia Core5, they receive personalized, scaffolded lessons that adapt to their unique learning needs, reinforcing skills through engaging, interactive activities. The multisensory approach helps make reading more accessible by integrating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning, which has been especially beneficial for our struggling readers.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading time has become an exciting and engaging experience. Students eagerly put on their headphones, log into Lexia Core5, and immerse themselves in their individualized reading journey. The program's game-like interface and real-time feedback keep them motivated, while I can track their progress and provide targeted support when needed. One student, who previously felt discouraged by reading, now beams with confidence as she proudly announces each new level she completes. Another student, who struggled with fluency, has shown remarkable improvement in reading aloud, gaining both skill and self-assurance. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our students are developing not just literacy skills, but also a newfound love for reading, which will serve them well beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1737746204969,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-for-all-learners/8877403/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McIntyre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8295120_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659697244559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8295120"},{"teacherId":8137181,"projectId":8970212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my classroom. Your generosity has impacted so many students. We are able to offer a variety of snack options to meet various dietary needs and taste preferences. \r\n\r\nYour donation towards the cost of the snacks provided us with the ability to offer snacks to students during the school day as well as students participating in our after school program. These students have exceptionalities and required additional supports after school hours. The snacks are enjoyed by all!","fullyFundedDate":1735059425649,"projectUrl":"project/full-tummies-focused-minds/8970212/","projectTitle":"Full Tummies = Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137181_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720528893164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amanda-rush"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88681","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":267,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":73,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.8,"schoolId":88681,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Fulton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Fulton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-fulton-academy-science/88681"}