{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Potter - Thomas Promise Academy","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4676876,"projectId":9409497,"letterContent":"Because of your donation, every 3rd grader in our classroom now has their very own dictionary. The excitement on their faces when they realized the books were theirs to keep was unforgettable. They've already begun exploring new vocabulary, discovering word meanings, and building confidence as independent readers.\r\n\r\nYour gift isn't just a book on a desk—it's opening doors to curiosity, comprehension, and a love for language. These dictionaries will support our learners all year and beyond. 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Robotics has been engaging for them and fun and it exposes them to computer programming which is an excellent field to pursue.\r\n\r\nThese robots have expanded our robotics program and we plan to expand even more as these have sparked more interest by the students and also more interest from our parents. We are grealty for all the donoers who contributed o the success of our robotics program.","fullyFundedDate":1744661909057,"projectUrl":"project/sphero-bolts-for-stem-robotics/9110519/","projectTitle":"Sphero Bolts for S.T.E.M. Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2941823"},{"teacherId":9717313,"projectId":9206855,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation's the items that we have received have really helped boost morale in the building amongst students and teachers. Students are benefiting from the teacher items, students were able to excel during test time. Teachers were able to make study packets that students were able to take home due to a lack of resources. Our 3rd and 4th graders in particular saw a increase of test scores, which is something that our team is both thankful and excited for. Our students have a bright future and with your help we were able to have them believe in themselves too!","fullyFundedDate":1743543761053,"projectUrl":"project/student-supply-2/9206855/","projectTitle":"Student Supply 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cintron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717313"},{"teacherId":9717313,"projectId":8720557,"letterContent":"I just want to say thank you for your donations, the speaker I received, I use to host whole group events for our town halls. My PBIS events are now more interactive because of the use of the speakers. The students are benefiting from the use of the speaker. Just the other day we used to host a bingo game for our students and for our town halls.\r\n\r\nThe items that I have received have been very beneficial to my teachers. Assisting the teachers with additional supplies has taken some of the added stress off their plates. It has also helped the teachers to feel appreciated which has helped built a stronger community at Potter Thomas. There are so many more pictures and stories I would love to share with the progress that we are making at our school. To my donors we truly are thankful, your giving has gone a long way.","fullyFundedDate":1733275953310,"projectUrl":"project/24-25-school-supplies/8720557/","projectTitle":"24-25 SCHOOL SUPPLIES","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cintron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717313"},{"teacherId":9869999,"projectId":8999244,"letterContent":"The generous donation of winter hats, gloves, hot cocoa, an electric tea kettle, and cups had an incredible impact on my students, many of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These items provided not only warmth during the cold months but also a sense of comfort and care, which made a big difference in their well-being and engagement at school. \r\n\r\nThe students were able to focus more on their studies instead of worrying about the cold, and the hot cocoa and tea kettle offered a small but meaningful way to take a break and feel pampered. This donation helped create a positive classroom atmosphere where students felt supported, which allowed them to thrive academically and emotionally. It truly made a difference in fostering a sense of belonging and community within our class.","fullyFundedDate":1734403994948,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-cozy-hands-winter-essentia/8999244/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Cozy Hands: Winter essentials for my classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9869999_orig.png?crop=540,540,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733926709710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869999"},{"teacherId":9871083,"projectId":9001091,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Potter Thomas Girls Basketball team, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our supplies through DonorsChoose. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our players, most of whom come from low income backgrounds. The equipment and materials you provided have not only enhanced their skills on the court but have also empowered them to apply these lessons in real life.\r\n\r\nBasketball is not just about playing a sport for these girls, it is about building life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, and resilience. One powerful example of this came during a recent game. One of our players, overwhelmed by frustration, was ready to quit midway through the game. She felt like things were not going her way and actually walked off the court during the game. I sat down with her, reminded her of the importance of pushing through challenges, and explained how quitting would affect not only her but the entire team. We talked about how setbacks are a natural part of life, and that overcoming them is what makes us stronger. With encouragement, she rejoined her teammates, and we witnessed a remarkable turnaround in her\r\nperformance and mindset. She not only stayed in the game but became a crucial contributor to the team's success, winning by two points scored by her!\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made these moments possible. It's through sports like basketball that our students learn that challenges are a part of life, and they can choose to overcome them-both on and off the court. Your support gives them the tools they need to succeed in school, in sports, and in life.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures. You have made a lasting impact on their growth, and we are deeply appreciative of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1734405135447,"projectUrl":"project/slam-dunk-dreams-for-the-girls-basketbal/9001091/","projectTitle":"Slam Dunk Dreams for the Girls Basketball Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9871083_orig.png?crop=449,449,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760104548334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9871083"},{"teacherId":2941823,"projectId":8503836,"letterContent":"It has been very helpful having the School Speaker System for classroom podcasts. This has been the initial rollout for the use of the speaker system as this year is our pilot year to having students create podcasts. The speaker provided quality to the music being played during the podcasts and also we can here students voices much better during the podcasts. These podcasts are also posted on our schools internal social media website(school intranet - class dojo) and parents are able to hear quality podcasts because of the school speaker system. We plan on using the school speaker system for other school wide events however for the initial rollout it has been a game changer. Thank you so much for supporting this donor choose project.","fullyFundedDate":1723909794668,"projectUrl":"project/school-speaker-system/8503836/","projectTitle":"School Speaker System","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2941823"},{"teacherId":9160041,"projectId":8500760,"letterContent":"Your contribution is not just a monetary gift; it is a direct investment in the growth and success of our incredible students. With your support, we can provide resources, tools, and experiences tailored to their unique needs—creating an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.\r\nWhether it's through sensory tools, educational materials, or creating a more inclusive and engaging learning space, your generosity makes a tangible difference. \r\nThank you for being a part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1724262844477,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-autistic-support/8500760/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Autistic Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sledge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9160041_orig.jpg?crop=1357,1357,x237,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692402179414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9160041"},{"teacherId":2941823,"projectId":8441614,"letterContent":"The speaker has been a great addition as it allows the students to practice their public speaking skills during town hall. I have the speaker connected to the mic and students come up and speak in front of the class. I have sent several pictures with students speaking in a mic with the speaker sitting on a podium next to them. They are very engaged and excited now during town halls because of the addition of the speaker.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we use music to make the class more engaging and music is used in town hall in order to energize the class. The students really enjoy this part of town hall and really appreciate having the speaker as it brings a new lively element to the class.\r\n\r\nI am very appreciative as I am a teacher and only have a limited amount of money I personally can spend on school supplies and my contract only give me a limited allowance for purchased and the school doesn't have a concrete budget for all the personal technology needs of every staff member so I am very appreciate for the speaker for town halls, Thank you so much","fullyFundedDate":1721237218344,"projectUrl":"project/speaker-for-school-assemblies/8441614/","projectTitle":"Speaker for School Assemblies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2941823"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90836","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":326,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"8.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.9,"schoolId":90836,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Potter - Thomas Promise Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Potter - Thomas Promise Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/potter-thomas-elementary-school/90836"}