{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Woolslair Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2552282,"projectId":9366084,"letterContent":"I am so excited to report that my project has been fully funded thanks to generous people such as yourselves! I know that the students are going to love the sensory items that are being purchased for us, they love that part of our playlab and have been anxiously awaiting for new items!\r\n\r\nI personally cannot wait to see them play with the Light table and accessories! This will be a great way for them to use their imaginations and show their creativity!\r\n\r\nMANY, MANY thanks to you for your generous hearts and kind souls! You have made the hearts of Kindergarten Kiddos and their teacher, smile! All the best to you and yours!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Jenkins","fullyFundedDate":1748886493903,"projectUrl":"project/calming-reading-corner/9366084/","projectTitle":"Calming Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2552282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463419076778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janetjenkins"},{"teacherId":3636926,"projectId":9133091,"letterContent":"We extend our sincerest thanks for your remarkably generous donations, which have allowed us to purchase the complete Diary of a Wimpy Kid series for our school library. This collection is more than just a set of funny books; it is a literacy lifeline for many of our students, particularly those who have been reluctant to pick up a traditional novel. The unique graphic novel format—with its accessible text, engaging cartoons, and spacious layout—removes the overwhelming hurdle of dense pages, providing an encouraging bridge between picture books and chapter books. The sheer popularity of Greg Heffley's adventures instantly creates a shared reading culture, filling our hallways with excited chatter as students discuss the latest \"cheese touch\" incident or a new school prank. Your support has transformed these books into our most powerful tool for igniting a genuine, lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe effect on our students, especially our struggling and reluctant readers, has been nothing short of transformative. For the child who felt defeated by reading, these books allow them to confidently finish a thick book that looks like a \"grown-up\" novel but is easy and fun to read. The relatable humor and real-life themes of friendship, family drama, and navigating school resonate deeply with their own experiences, which encourages critical thinking and discussion. Because they *want* to read these books, they are unknowingly building crucial reading stamina, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students—especially those who needed it most—the joy, confidence, and sheer fun that comes from being completely engrossed in a story.","fullyFundedDate":1746786894713,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-some-books-for-our-students/9133091/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Some Books for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perini's Library","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3636926_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661447739612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3636926"},{"teacherId":205731,"projectId":8847062,"letterContent":"Thatnk toy so much for the gift of books!\r\n\r\nMy students enjoy reading with partners, reading by themselves, and reading to their stuffy reading buddies. Reading in different contexts helps them love reading and become more fluent in reading. It also builds their confidence as they transition from being read books to becoming independent readers. \r\n\r\nA favorite of many students in my class is the Pete the Cat book series. They love the cool kitty and how he never lets things bring him down. They repeat sections of the books often. They have so much fun with these books!","fullyFundedDate":1734373543514,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-new-readers/8847062/","projectTitle":"New Books for New Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp205731_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464705652010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-michelotti"},{"teacherId":2552282,"projectId":4780828,"letterContent":"There is no way to describe how students feel when their individual needs are met. As a teacher in the public school system, I have worked very hard to make sure all of my students are seen for who they are. Having resources that allow students to wobble and rock because they have trouble focusing is huge for them. \r\n\r\n Having hands on manipulatives and items that help them focus has been a god send to them! They love being able to sit through a lesson now because of your generosity! It makes them feel a part of the class, which is a major goal as a teacher!\r\n\r\nThank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1584200474418,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-us/4780828/","projectTitle":"A Place for Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2552282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463419076778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janetjenkins"},{"teacherId":2552282,"projectId":8970576,"letterContent":"Many children have little opportunity to socialize and play with others outside of school. They come to school and are given few opportunities to play because of the rigorous academic standards. Play Lab enables children to naturally practice academic skills, social-emotional skills, and creative thinking— all through play. Thanks to our generous donors, like yourself, my students have been able to have incredible fun while learning to get along with others and use their imaginations! \r\nHaving the items, like the dental and veterinary sets has helped the kiddos learn about different jobs. They see tools that they are not used to seeing. Also, having the doll house and the family sets, teaches empathy and kindness. Above all else, they are learning to share. Some students come from homes where they are only children, or are not well versed in sharing yet. Play lab has helped them learn such things! \r\nStudents have developed a sense of ownership as well as organization. After each session, they are responsible for cleaning up their area. They do so well, and are even able to help each other once they are done. Play is such an important part of their day! Thank you for contributing to their fun and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1738788509662,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-imagination-in-our-minds-and-cl/8970576/","projectTitle":"Sparking Imagination in Our Minds and Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2552282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463419076778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janetjenkins"},{"teacherId":9864895,"projectId":8991307,"letterContent":"The students are using the pedometers to understand the importance of physical activity, track their daily steps, and potentially motivate them to be more active, while also providing data or assessing their activity levels and progress. \r\n\r\nThe students were very excited when they saw the pedometers. It was something new to almost all of them, so they were curious of how they worked.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to continue to reach the 5,000 step mark that I set for the class. Currently, the students are at the 4,000 step mark and are within the goal of the project. Our school's fitness test are coming up soon. The 5,000 steps should prepare them to do well on the Pacer Test.. The pacer test is a multi-stage aerobic test that progressively increases in difficulty, used to assess an individual's cardiovascular endurance.","fullyFundedDate":1738788509775,"projectUrl":"project/runningstepping-to-a-healthy-heart/8991307/","projectTitle":"Running/Stepping to a Healthy Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stanford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9864895_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y259&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412673309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9864895"},{"teacherId":6750119,"projectId":8961986,"letterContent":"I want to share our deepest gratitude for reading about our project and helping us fund it. Having a projector for our students has given us so many opportunities to enrich learning. \r\n\r\nOur curriculum has eBooks for us to learn with and having a projector allows us the opportunity to explore these books together as a group with a beautiful screen that everyone can see. \r\n\r\nAlso, we learned about shadows and made shadow puppets using the light from the projector. The children enjoyed it thoroughly. \r\n\r\nLastly, we use the projector for brain breaks to dance and move to, but also to watch movies for special occasions. \r\n\r\nThank you so very much for providing us with these experiences through your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733193591536,"projectUrl":"project/luminate-preks-learning/8961986/","projectTitle":"Luminate PreK's Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hendershot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750119_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663696557910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6750119"},{"teacherId":9715096,"projectId":8717095,"letterContent":"We're having a fantastic time staying up to date with current events that captivate our students' interest. Their reading skills are steadily improving, and as a STEAM school, we especially loved the recent issue on inventions from 2024. Inspired by it, we're currently working on the TFK project, creating our own inventions using a pie tin. One of our students even pointed out that the Frisbee originated when someone started tossing a pie tin back and forth with a friend!\r\n\r\nAnother issue that really resonated with our class was the one about space. It helped our students connect with Mae Jemison, our Black History hero and the first Black woman in space. We had a blast creating a diorama about this woman for our Black History Museum in February.\r\n\r\nAlthough we had a rocky start—with our first issues arriving late and the next set needing to be resent—we truly appreciate your support in bringing Time for Kids to our classroom. We look forward to a lot more learning ahead this year!","fullyFundedDate":1727967544882,"projectUrl":"project/terrific-learning-time-with-time-for-kid/8717095/","projectTitle":"Terrific Learning Time with TIME FOR KIDS","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swigart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715096"},{"teacherId":205731,"projectId":8636150,"letterContent":"Our students have been learning through play throughout the school year. They are developing social skills by learning to play together, solve problems, share and use their imaginations through creative play.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to get their materials! They squealed with joy. They love playing in the kitchen and doing art projects. They have made little restaurant where they take orders, cook food and collect money. In the art center, they create drawings, paintings and other artwork that their creative minds dream of. They are full of pride when they show off what they have created. We plan on adding more to our playlab in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1723682209824,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-with-partners-in-p/8636150/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play With Partners in Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp205731_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464705652010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-michelotti"},{"teacherId":2821970,"projectId":8871380,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my project. Our school is in an old building and we have very few outlets. Now that we are 1 to 1 with computers and have District requirements for using certain programs it has been a challange to charge devices and continue to complete work. Being able to have charging ports at every table in my classroom has been so convenient for my students! We are now able to use our technology without having to worry about moving chairs and seats to be close to one of the few outlets in the room. The plastic strips to cover up the cords so kids dont trip over them is also a huge help.","fullyFundedDate":1738174270276,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-a-historic-building-has-chal/8871380/","projectTitle":"Learning in a Historic Building Has Challenges!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2821970_orig.jpg?crop=436,436,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761064560895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskskindergarten"},{"teacherId":2552282,"projectId":8538711,"letterContent":"Everyone knows that Covid impacted children in a huge way. They have been impacted socially and academically. Many of my students have missed out on social situations as they were growing in their younger years. They have trouble self-regulating and playing as they missed opportunities because of lack of social interaction when they were developing into school age children. These items for our Play Lab have been a game changer for my kiddos! They are learning to work through difficulties with their peers, learning how to share, working with their classmates, and using their creativity to imagine!\r\n\r\nEach time a box was delivered to my classroom the students buzzed! They could not wait to see what was inside and begged for me to open it right then and there! When I opened an item, I had to pull names to see who would get a chance to play with the items. The light table was a huge hit! The kiddos love it and have so much fun playing with it. The sensory bins have been amazing! They play with the sand and hide animals for others to find! We cannot thank you enough for your generosity in helping us to cultivate play and social learning in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1730290551906,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play-lab-helps-students-minds/8538711/","projectTitle":"Sensory Play Lab Helps Students' Minds' Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2552282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463419076778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janetjenkins"},{"teacherId":4084722,"projectId":8590225,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generosity to buy our classroom a toniebox. We have had an amazing time listening to stories and creating our own. This has energized my reading center which can be quiet boring when students have yet to learn to read. \r\n\r\nSo far the student have loved listening to the stories the toniebox tells. We are building our reading stamina to listen to a full story without distraction. The calming tonie also has been a great resource for my students that need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the classroom. \r\n\r\nI am even more excited about the creative tonies. They allow me to upload the stories we are reading in class. Students that are absent are able to hear the story they missed. I plan to make sound tonies to help students learn their sounds and identify initial, medial and ending sounds. \r\n\r\nThank you for your amazing donations!","fullyFundedDate":1724172518357,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tonies-listening-center-for-my/8590225/","projectTitle":"Creative Tonies Listening Center For My Kinders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wermager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4084722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764201490796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4084722"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65967","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":208,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.3,"schoolId":65967,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Woolslair Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Woolslair Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-woolslair-elementary-school/65967"}