{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stephen Girard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1616220,"projectId":10409472,"letterContent":"The new bookshelves have completely revitalized our classroom library. Having a sturdy, beautifully organized place to display our books at eye level makes choosing a title exciting and easy for every scholar. Combined with the soft floor pillows, our reading nook has quickly become the absolute favorite spot in the room. Being able to transition away from standard plastic desks and sink into comfortable, flexible seating gives my pre-teens the physical freedom to relax, focus, and dive deep into their books or collaborate comfortably on group math problems.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the bulletin board borders have brought our entire room to life. Crisp, modern framing makes our instructional anchor charts stand out and gives our student work displays a polished, celebratory feel. When scholars see their math strategies and hard work proudly framed on our walls, it instantly boosts their confidence and pride in what they produce.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does far more than just supply a classroom—it proves to my scholars that their comfort, dignity, and education matter deeply to the broader community. Thank you for investing in public school classrooms, supporting our scholars, and helping us build a space where learning is celebrated every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1786304243427,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-cozy-and-bright-a-flexible-s/10409472/","projectTitle":"Colorful, Cozy, and Bright: A Flexible Seating Sanctuary!","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":10153478,"letterContent":"These rewards have instantly transformed our positive behavior incentives and daily academic routines. Pre-teens are at a pivotal stage where they are developing their individual identities and taking greater ownership of their learning. Having access to cute personal notebooks gives my students a special space to jot down math goals, draft creative ideas, or track their individual progress. The fun, vibrant pens have turned solving multi-step math problems into an exciting, color-coded task rather than a routine exercise. Meanwhile, the bookmarks are proudly tucked inside our reading novels, keeping scholars motivated to hit their daily literacy goals.\r\n\r\nSmall, thoughtful incentives go an incredibly long way in keeping upper elementary students engaged. Earning these special supplies for showing academic grit, helping a classmate, or mastering a new math concept has added so much positive energy to our room. Beyond the physical items, your kindness sends a meaningful message to my scholars: that their effort matters and that members of the community believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting public education, bringing big smiles to my students' faces, and helping us build a rewarding, welcoming classroom where hard work is always celebrated!","fullyFundedDate":1783013732661,"projectUrl":"project/earning-the-gear-for-testing-success/10153478/","projectTitle":"Earning The Gear For Testing 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":1616220,"projectId":10304246,"letterContent":"The absolute star of our daily routine has been the light-up message board. Positioned right where students see it the moment they walk through the door, it has completely transformed how we share daily homework assignments, schedule shifts, and positive morning prompts. The glowing text draws everyone's eye immediately—our middle schoolers love checking it first thing every morning! Having homework clearly illuminated has boosted student accountability, reduced end-of-day rush and confusion, and given our room a fun, modern feel that students genuinely adore.\r\n\r\nTo frame our physical space, the bulletin board paper has completely refreshed our walls. A clean, cohesive backdrop transforms a standard room into a warm, inspiring learning studio. Our math strategy charts, literacy goals, and student achievements now pop off the walls with clarity and pride. When scholars see their hard work mounted against a beautiful, crisp background, it elevates their pride in what they produce and reinforces that their work is worthy of display.\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1783446594218,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-stage-for-success/10304246/","projectTitle":"Setting the Stage 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":1616220,"projectId":10354418,"letterContent":"Mathematics is a subject that demands visibility, experimentation, and active engagement. In our classroom, we do not just passively listen to math concepts; we actively build, analyze, and dissect them together. Before your donation, working out multi-step problems, demonstrating visual models, and displaying daily anchor charts was a constant challenge due to limited or worn-out board space. Now, our instruction has been completely elevated. I can clearly write out color-coded, step-by-step solutions, model complex strategies, and keep key formulas visible for students to reference throughout our independent work time.\r\n\r\n There is a unique psychological benefit to a dry-erase surface that paper or old chalkboards simply cannot match: mistakes are temporary. When students work on a whiteboard, the fear of getting an answer wrong instantly evaporates. If a scholar miscalculates an equation or sets up a ratio incorrectly, a quick swipe of an eraser allows them to try again without the frustration of torn paper or messy smudge marks. This low-stakes environment encourages my scholars to take bold academic risks, tackle challenging word problems, and embrace a true growth mindset.","fullyFundedDate":1782994837111,"projectUrl":"project/out-with-the-dust-in-with-the-class/10354418/","projectTitle":"Out With the Dust, In With the Class","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":10291557,"letterContent":"As adults, we all know the value and keeping an organized space. It is my job to teach my students that organization is keto learning. I like to have everything accessible for them to get to so they can take responsibility for our classroom materials. We all know that every classroom needs a good bookshelf, and this one's gonna do so much for our room. We can store most of our books on this one small bookshelf, so everyone has access to them. Thank you so much for your donation. It is really gonna change the way our classroom is used.","fullyFundedDate":1784948451199,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-rooms-and-minds/10291557/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Rooms And Minds","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":9345132,"letterContent":"Teaching students responsibility when it comes to taking care of their classroom is super important. This project has given our students the ability to learn how to be responsible and care for their room. Clean room means less students getting sick. If students are sick, they're not in school to learn. Fifth and sixth grade students are old enough to take pride in their classrooms and keep them clean. It is our job as an adults to provide them with a supplies that they need to do so. Thank you so much for your donation. It means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1781018034752,"projectUrl":"project/clean-space-high-standards/9345132/","projectTitle":"Clean Space, High Standards","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":10333149,"letterContent":"In an urban school building, basic comfort needs can directly impact a student's ability to focus and learn. During long school days, staying hydrated is often a challenge for pre-teens who are constantly on the move between classes, gym, and recess. Before your support, students would frequently ask to leave the classroom to hunt down a working water fountain down the hall, interrupting instructional time and breaking their academic momentum. Now, having a dedicated hydration station right inside our room has completely eliminated that problem.\r\n\r\nHaving access to clean water is wonderful, but the ice machine, pitcher, cups, and drink flavors have turned a basic necessity into a joyful, community-building ritual. You would be amazed at how much excitement a simple cup of ice water with a splash of fruit flavor brings to an 11- or 12-year-old! The ice machine has quickly become the absolute star of our room—there is nothing quite like offering a freezing cold, refreshing drink to a student coming back from gym class or a hot afternoon on the playground.","fullyFundedDate":1784923739985,"projectUrl":"project/water-me/10333149/","projectTitle":"Water Me","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":10293347,"letterContent":"Your support does so much more than simply provide soft seating for a classroom floor—it sends a powerful, lasting message to my students. You proved to them that their comfort matters, that their educational space is worthy of care, and that there are people in the world who believe in their potential and are actively rooting for their success. Many of our scholars do not often get to experience brand-new, high-quality materials brought directly into their learning space. Knowing that generous donors made this happen specifically for them made them feel deeply valued and seen.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness, your investment in our youth, and your ongoing commitment to public school classrooms. Because of you, our learning space feels less like a standard room and much more like a warm, welcoming, and inspiring community home where students are excited to learn every single day. We are endlessly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785334060949,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-chairs-focused-minds-flexi/10293347/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Chairs, Focused Minds: Flexible Seating for Active Scholars","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":10286866,"letterContent":"Having a classroom means having way more than just pencils and papers available. A soft rug for students to sit on and learn together can change a whole classroom. Not only is a beautiful, but it also becomes a gathering space for children. Rugs are not provided by the district and with the help of donors like you my classroom is now a place where students can gather. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. It really does mean the world to me and my students. We will continue to use this rug throughout the year and think of the generous donors who have given it to us.","fullyFundedDate":1781713618346,"projectUrl":"project/magic-carpets-creating-spaces-for-conne/10286866/","projectTitle":"Magic Carpets: Creating Spaces for Connection and Growth","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":10189124,"letterContent":"The first day of school only comes around once. My goal is for my students to enter my classroom this year and to make sure they have everything they could possibly need and more. No child needs the stress of knowing they don't have the supplies that everyone around them has. My job is to make sure that every child feels that my classroom is a safe and welcoming place for them. I try to make sure I've unlimited supplies so every child feels like it's OK to ask for anything they could need. With the help of people like you I can do just that.","fullyFundedDate":1781220888635,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/10189124/","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":9637223,"projectId":9920632,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom! Your donation provides essential supplies like paper, pencils, colored pencils, and dry erase markers that students use every day to learn and participate in lessons. These materials help students practice skills, express creativity, and stay engaged. Wipes and paper towels help keep our classroom clean, while reward pencils celebrate student effort. Your generosity helps create a prepared, positive learning environment for my students. Thanks from our class","fullyFundedDate":1765985929468,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-that-make-big-learning-happe/9920632/","projectTitle":"Small Tools That Make Big Learning Happen!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ransom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9637223_orig.png?crop=673,673,x93,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750625767249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dayleesha"},{"teacherId":2606378,"projectId":10048970,"letterContent":"Gemini said\r\nWe wanted to send a huge thank you for your incredibly generous donations! Our students were absolutely buzzing with excitement as they dived into the brand-new materials today. It has been such a joy to watch their teamwork and creativity flourish as they build, design, and explore together. These supplies have truly given our classroom projects legs, allowing the kids' wildest ideas to stand tall and move forward in ways we couldn't have imagined without your support.\r\nWe began with \"Lego Week!\" The students worked hard to follow directions and create together. We thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!!","fullyFundedDate":1770849168810,"projectUrl":"project/the-innovation-lab-exploring-science-/10048970/","projectTitle":"The Innovation Lab: Exploring Science & Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yanga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2606378_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786015256969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2606378"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90743","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":296,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":51,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.6,"schoolId":90743,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Stephen Girard Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Stephen Girard Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/stephen-girard-elementary-school/90743"}