{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rhodes School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10039553,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your kindness and donations! Receiving basic cleaning supplies at school these days almost never happens. If we do receive paper towels, it's those brown ones WE had back in the day that barely pick up any spills anyways. Thanks to your donations, you've fixed so many of our small, daily problems we face. The Febreze Plug-Ins keep our classroom smelling SO good, especially because it's getting warm. Every time an adult or child enters our classroom, they always comment on how good it smells.\r\n\r\nThe power cord and outlet extender, along with wipes, has allowed us to ensure our Chromebooks are clean and charged up for state testing. Your donations have made a huge impact, even if they seem like small items. We cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1776104804648,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-clean/10039553/","projectTitle":"Keeping It Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10136391,"letterContent":"These tasty snacks have made for a very happy bunch of students. They were so excited to earn a snack for working so hard on their PSSA practice (which we are finishing up next week!). The variety of snacks they now get to choose from widens their choices as well as exposes them to different kinds of snacks they may not be exposed to in other settings. This donation has also made a huge impact for my student that is recently dairy free - the school breakfast almost always has dairy, but now I am able to offer her something every morning. Thank you so much for making sure that we have all we need during the school day to keep our students full and happy. We are so grateful to have such amazing supporters like you helping our classroom and supporting public education! Thank you again for your overwhelmingly generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1773243062291,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-mathematicians/10136391/","projectTitle":"Fueling Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10172460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom and helping my students receive fun books for after state testing. We are now halfway through our state testing - all that is left is math! I watched so many of my 25 students work their very hardest, for almost two hours straight. For many of them, the last thing they wanted to do was read MORE. That is where these fun \"find the item\" books come in handy. My students have been so excited to use these after they finish their test (since they can't do anything else when they finish). Your generous donation has made an impact that will help my 3rd graders enjoy state testing a little more for many years to come. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1776446553511,"projectUrl":"project/i-spy-state-testing/10172460/","projectTitle":"I Spy State Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10164289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations to my classroom. Because of you I was able to give my students special treats during all five days of our state testing! They did not have to stress about writing utensils either because they all had brand new pencils as well.\r\n\r\nWe have a no gum chewing policy here at our school, but during testing I allow students to chew gum to keep them focused. They were excited to have different flavors to choose from. I have a couple students that did not like chewing gum, so the mints made them super happy. Having a full belly made them all that much more successful on the PSSAs, I'm sure. We were also able to practice for two whole weeks before the test because of your generous donation of a practice booklet. We can't thank you enough for helping to make testing less stressful and more enjoyable!","fullyFundedDate":1774722955952,"projectUrl":"project/prepping-for-state-testing/10164289/","projectTitle":"Prepping for State Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":10213952,"projectId":9963553,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support for our scholars! The items were able to help deliver for my students have been game changing in our learning space! First of, the headphones brought a space for students to quietly focus on their assignments with music playing through their ears. It motivates them to focus to earn their chance to listen to their music! Also, the sensory toys, especially the 3-D printed axolotls and the sensory fidget tubes help my students to calm down and focus during their studies. Seeing my students relax and ask for the toys to help them focus is exactly what I envisioned when I put this project together.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the packages first arrived, the students have been excited and curious to try these new items. They really loved feeling the squishy balls and were excited to use them during our small groups time! It honestly changed our classroom's atmosphere, as some students expressed feeling safe and excited to come to my classroom for learning!\r\n\r\nAs we quickly approach the end of the academic year, I am already looking in future projects for my students, such as providing flexible seating options, more technological access, and more fun and creative ways to make learning more engaging! I am so excited to update this page and keep you up to date with my next projects!","fullyFundedDate":1770171313504,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-a-safe-space-for-learning/9963553/","projectTitle":"Fostering a Safe Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Soltero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755833245258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213952"},{"teacherId":1616220,"projectId":10180203,"letterContent":"am writing to share our immense excitement and gratitude for your generous donation toward our classroom cotton candy machine. While our current school year is winding down, your contribution has given us something incredible to look forward to: a \"sweet\" start to the 2026-2027 school year!\r\n\r\nIn my 24 years of teaching, I have learned that a joyful school culture is the best foundation for academic success. This machine will serve as a centerpiece for our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program next year. We plan to use it to celebrate \"Star Students\" who reach their monthly reading goals, recognize perfect attendance, and reward those who go above and beyond in showing kindness to their peers.\r\n\r\nThere is something truly magical about the sight and smell of cotton candy that transforms a school hallway into a place of celebration. By funding this project, you are helping me create a tangible incentive that motivates students to push through difficult math problems or stay focused during testing. It's more than just a treat; it's a symbol of their hard work being recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing that school should be a place of both high rigor and high joy. We are already planning our first \"Sweet Success\" social for the upcoming fall, and we can't wait to see the smiles on our students' faces. Thank you for making our future school year a little bit brighter (and a lot sweeter)!","fullyFundedDate":1776441836281,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-celebrating-growth-and-gr/10180203/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: Celebrating Growth and Great Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaBar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1616220_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449281977500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslabar"},{"teacherId":1616220,"projectId":10155465,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your contribution to our classroom's organization project. While we are currently in the final stretch of the current school year, the arrival of these storage bins and folders has provided us with something invaluable: a head start on a successful 2026-2027 school year.\r\n\r\nAs a veteran educator, I know that the secret to a high-achieving classroom is a structured environment. These materials are being carefully prepared right now to greet a new group of scholars this fall. With the high-quality folders you provided, every student will walk into my room on Day One with a dedicated space for their work, immediately teaching them the importance of organization and academic pride.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins will be equally transformative. They are designated to house our literacy and math centers, allowing students to navigate their learning independently. By having a clear, durable \"home\" for every resource, we reduce transition time and maximize the minutes spent on actual instruction.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping me build the structural foundation of my future classroom. You aren't just providing plastic and paper; you are providing the order and calm necessary for children to focus and thrive. Thank you for investing in the behind-the-scenes essentials that make a great education possible. We cannot wait to put these to use in September!","fullyFundedDate":1776437614285,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything/10155465/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaBar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1616220_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449281977500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslabar"},{"teacherId":1616220,"projectId":10183895,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom's STEM journey. It is often said that science is a \"doing\" subject, and thanks to your kindness, my students have had the opportunity to move beyond textbooks and dive into the world of hands-on engineering and collaborative problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe excitement last year in our classroom was truly infectious during our \"Save Fred\" and \"Pringles Ring\" challenges. To watch twenty-five students work in absolute silence and concentration—using only paperclips to carefully rescue a gummy worm and secure his life jacket—was a testament to the power of engagement. This activity did more than teach them about physics; it taught them about communication, patience, and the importance of working together toward a common goal.","fullyFundedDate":1776104805809,"projectUrl":"project/pringles-pencils-and-persistence-hand/10183895/","projectTitle":"Pringles, Pencils, and Persistence: Hands-On STEM Challenges","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaBar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1616220_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449281977500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslabar"},{"teacherId":3562754,"projectId":10186701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of this Donors Choose project! Your contribution has made it possible for me to create a meaningful recognition system that celebrates and reinforces the positive behaviors I see developing in my students every day. With the prizes you've provided, I now have tangible tokens of appreciation to offer students who demonstrate kindness, focus, responsibility, and leadership during our reading sessions. Your generosity has helped me to build a classroom environment where every student feels valued and motivated to be their best self. Thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1776084248032,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-excellence/10186701/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serwinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3562754_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513022036816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3562754"},{"teacherId":1616220,"projectId":10125411,"letterContent":"I am writing this with a heart full of gratitude to thank you for your generous support of our classroom supplies project. In an elementary classroom, the \"magic\" of learning often requires very practical tools, and because of your kindness, our scholars now have exactly what they need to excel. It touches my heart knowing that complete strangers cared so much about our classroom, and that they funded my vision. We are so excited to have these supplies at our school for all my students to use when needed.","fullyFundedDate":1774630149664,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/10125411/","projectTitle":"Supplies For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaBar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1616220_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449281977500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslabar"},{"teacherId":10187711,"projectId":9909447,"letterContent":"Every Friday in our classroom, something special happens. My 7th-graders line up with their Scholar Dollars in hand — currency they've earned throughout the week by showing up, working hard, supporting their classmates, and making good choices — and they get to shop. What looks like a simple reward moment is actually so much more: it's a lesson in financial literacy, delayed gratification, and the very real connection between effort and outcome.\r\n\r\nWhen our classroom store was fully stocked, the energy in our room was transformed. Students who once struggled to stay engaged began tracking their earnings, setting savings goals, and encouraging each other to make positive choices. One student told me she was \"saving up for three weeks\" for a specific snack — and when she finally bought it, the pride on her face was worth everything. These aren't just treats; they're proof to a 12-year-old that persistence pays off.\r\n\r\nRight now, our store shelves are nearly empty, and students are asking what they can save up for. Your donation will restock our reward bin with snacks like Pringles, Oreos, and Animal Crackers, as well as stress-relief items that give students the brain breaks they need to stay focused. The next step for us is a \"Scholar Dollar Auction\" at the end of the month, where students can bid on bigger reward bundles — a culminating event that will bring excitement, friendly competition, and one more real-world financial lesson to our classroom. With your support, we can make it happen.","fullyFundedDate":1767216114186,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-hard-work-scholar-dollars-bui/9909447/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Hard Work: Scholar Dollars Build Success in 7th-grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Westlund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187711_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x339,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755632463903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187711"},{"teacherId":8197011,"projectId":9967792,"letterContent":"The \"Giving to the Hungry\" initiative has proven to be more than just a charitable gesture; it has become a cornerstone of academic success within our school community. By addressing the immediate physical needs of students who often arrive without breakfast, the program has fundamentally transformed the classroom environment from one of fatigue to one of focused engagement.\r\n\r\nThe Connection Between Nutrition and Focus\r\nIt is a well-documented reality that a hungry mind cannot learn. When students miss the most important meal of the day, their blood sugar levels drop, leading to irritability, lethargy, and a significant decrease in cognitive function. Before this initiative, many children struggled to remain upright at their desks, let alone process complex instructions. The introduction of consistent, nutritious snacks acted as a literal \"restart button\" for their brains. With the physical distraction of hunger removed, students gained the necessary energy to participate in discussions and tackle their assignments with newfound vigor.\r\n\r\nIncreased Participation: Students who were previously withdrawn are now raising their hands and engaging with their peers.\r\n\r\nImproved Retention: Proper nutrition supports memory, allowing children to actually absorb the material being taught.\r\n\r\nReduced Behavioral Issues: Much of what was previously labeled as \"acting out\" was simply the frustration of a hungry child; with full stomachs, the atmosphere is calmer and more productive.\r\n\r\nA Foundation for Equity\r\nUltimately, this program bridges the gap for students facing food insecurity at home. By providing these snacks, the school ensures that every child—regardless of their socioeconomic background—starts the day on an equal playing field. We have seen firsthand that when we meet a child's basic needs, we unlock their full academic potential. The \"Giving to the Hungry\" initiative is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the best tool for education isn't a pencil or a book, but a simple, healthy snack.","fullyFundedDate":1767213230525,"projectUrl":"project/give-to-the-hungry-ones/9967792/","projectTitle":"Give to the Hungry Ones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8197011_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730944802142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8197011"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103523","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":354,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":88,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.3,"schoolId":103523,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rhodes School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rhodes School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/rhodes-middle-school/103523"}