{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thomas K Finletter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9261669,"projectId":9482588,"letterContent":"Thank your continued for supporting my students, and our classroom. The main focus of this project were functional skills boards. These boards are used to help students practice, and learn skills that will enable them to increase their independence. While not everyone of my students has a goal that address functional skills, however, all of my students benefit for there boards that help them to continue to practice skills that they already poses. Again, I just want to say thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1754860339771,"projectUrl":"project/functional-skills-boards/9482588/","projectTitle":"Functional Skills Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261669"},{"teacherId":9261669,"projectId":9416999,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support of my students, and our classroom. The items that you helped to fund were used to keep our classroom organized so that materials were more easily, and readily available. You also helped to contribute to supplies that are used daily so that my students can participate in their center work, and their individual IEP goals. My goal for all of my students is to make progress towards their goals and you've helped them to achieve that. Thank you again for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1750699321175,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-my-classroom-organized/9416999/","projectTitle":"Help Keep My Classroom Organized.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261669"},{"teacherId":9261669,"projectId":9177844,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students, and our classroom. The items that were purchased continue to help my students grow. The items that were purchased were used to help my student's reach their IEP goals. I specially chose these materials so that goals and objects were presented I knew, fun, and interesting ways with the goal that these methods would be more appeasing. The bottom line is if my students were interested in what they were learning they would be more likely to engage and then more likely to master their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1746503083687,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-for-the-end-of-the-year/9177844/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends For The End Of The Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261669"},{"teacherId":8740982,"projectId":9021664,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of my 4th-grade science project. The resources you have provided—a printer, paper, snacks, and binders—are essential to creating a more engaging and effective learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will directly enhance our science curriculum by enabling the creation of interactive materials, supporting students' focus during activities, and fostering independent learning through organization. Your contribution will significantly improve my students' ability to fully participate in experiments and research, leading to a deeper understanding and retention of scientific concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring science to life for these curious and imaginative young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746786222328,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-scientists-need-supplies/9021664/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Scientists Need Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sokoloff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8740982"},{"teacherId":9571646,"projectId":8460499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose fundraiser. Your contributions made a real difference in our 4th grade classroom this year! One of the biggest impacts was being able to print weekly homework packets. These not only helped reinforce vocabulary and reading skills, but also strengthened the connection between home and school, allowing families to stay involved in their child's learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we also created a small group instruction area where students engaged in lessons tailored to their individual reading levels. This space became a cornerstone of our reading block, where students received targeted support to help them grow as readers in a comfortable and focused environment.\r\n\r\nLastly, the extra supplies—like post-it notes, pencils, and highlighters—ensured we were always prepared for close reading lessons. We never had to worry about running out of materials, and students were able to engage deeply with texts throughout the year. Your generosity brought consistency, joy, and growth to our classroom—thank you for being a part of our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1723684876725,"projectUrl":"project/starting-new-classroom/8460499/","projectTitle":"Starting New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Midiri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571646"},{"teacherId":8740982,"projectId":9300651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies, including individual whiteboards, Expo markers, headphones, and organizational tools like plastic drawer storage and baskets.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already made a significant impact on our classroom environment. The individual whiteboards and markers have transformed our lessons, allowing every student to actively participate in real-time, whether we're sketching out a science concept, solving a math problem, or brainstorming for a writing assignment. This has not only boosted student engagement but also given each child the confidence to explore and share their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe addition of headphones has also been invaluable, providing students with the flexibility to transition between collaborative activities and independent learning, such as using educational apps or listening to audiobooks.\r\n\r\nThanks to your thoughtfulness, we now have a more dynamic and equitable learning space where every student is equipped to engage and thrive. Your contribution is deeply appreciated and will benefit our students for a long time to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746786219165,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-learners/9300651/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sokoloff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8740982"},{"teacherId":9261669,"projectId":8905978,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support of my students, and our classroom this school year. The items that you helped to purchase are used to manage and organize my centers. A big part of the day in autistic support is my centers rotation. The paper trays and lids are used to hold the work from the previous months theme. This is important because it allows me to easily find materials when my students either need additional work, or need to go back and work on a previous skill. Being organized means I am not waisting class valuable teaching time.","fullyFundedDate":1737157434645,"projectUrl":"project/storage-and-organization/8905978/","projectTitle":"Storage and Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261669"},{"teacherId":9261669,"projectId":9017160,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support of my students, and our classroom. The supplies that you helped to purchase meant that my student could participate in the their Star Autism lessons because by far the two biggest items that were purchased were the laminating sheets, and the velcro dots. These items are used daily. The set of pouches are used to augment centers as my students use these to hold small pieces. The other items that you helped to fund were a used to help provide visual supports when my students are testing. Thank you again, for all your support.","fullyFundedDate":1737169694219,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-supplies/9017160/","projectTitle":"Restocking Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261669"},{"teacherId":208392,"projectId":8817516,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough gratitude for your generosity in supporting our classroom project, Empowering Young Minds. Your contribution has made a tangible difference in the lives of my students, and I want to share with you the incredible impact it has had.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we were able to provide engaging and relevant books that truly resonate with my students. The addition of these texts has sparked a newfound excitement for reading in our classrooms. One of the most impactful moments was when a student who previously struggled with reading independently came up to me and said, \"I actually like this book. It makes me think about my own life.\" This is the power of representation—when students see themselves in stories, they connect, reflect, and grow.\r\n\r\nOne of my most rewarding experiences was seeing students engage in deep discussions about the themes in our new books. In one class discussion, a group of students debated the choices of a character who had to navigate systemic challenges. This led to a powerful conversation about their own experiences and how they see themselves shaping the world. Another student, who typically hesitates to share, confidently voiced their thoughts, saying, \"I never thought a book could make me feel like this.\" Moments like these remind me why this project was so important.\r\n\r\nThis project has not only improved reading skills but has also instilled confidence and a love for learning in my students. They are thinking critically, making connections to their lives, and developing a passion for storytelling. Your generosity has planted seeds of knowledge and empowerment that will continue to grow beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students. Your kindness and support mean the world to us, and I hope you know that you have played a part in shaping the future of these young, brilliant minds.","fullyFundedDate":1735653965006,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds/8817516/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp208392_orig.png?crop=759,759,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727265735509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurensegal"},{"teacherId":9261669,"projectId":8948162,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support of my students, and our classroom. Having a safe place for my students to go when they need throughout the day is must in my room. My students know that they can go to this area as needed. The items that you helped to find were brought to be used in my calm down area. All of the items were purchased to help my students with their sensory needs so that they can have their needs to fulfilled, and return to their learning as quickly as possible. The book was used to teach my students about different coping skills.","fullyFundedDate":1733166944415,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-materials-to-increase-learning/8948162/","projectTitle":"Hands On Materials To Increase Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261669"},{"teacherId":9261669,"projectId":8697869,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support of my students and our classroom. I can't say enough about the materials that were purchased to help support my classroom. The counting tree and sensory shapes are shared during my small groups; they also happen to be the items that I use the most. I use this items to help support my students with their individual goals of number recognition, counting, and identifying 3D shapes. These items are great for helping to keep my students attention which is also helping them to make progress.","fullyFundedDate":1733274555337,"projectUrl":"project/materials-to-use-with-coping-skills/8697869/","projectTitle":"Materials to Use with Coping Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261669"},{"teacherId":9023385,"projectId":8925793,"letterContent":"On behalf of all the students of 311 at Finletter, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our Clean for the Hygiene project. Your support is invaluable to us and plays a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of promoting health and hygiene within our community! Thanks to your contribution, we are able to provide essential resources and cleaning supplies to the students in 311. \r\n\r\nTogether, we are making a significant impact in the lives of countless individuals, ensuring that everyone has access to the hygiene practices that promote health and well-being. We appreciate your commitment to our classroom cause, and we hope you will continue to support us in our efforts to create a cleaner and healthier environment for all. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the progress of our project, please don't hesitate to reach out. Once again, thank you for your generosity and for believing in our project. Together, we can make a difference for kids in school!","fullyFundedDate":1732039471774,"projectUrl":"project/clean-for-the-hygiene/8925793/","projectTitle":"Clean for the Hygiene!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marić","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023385_orig.png?crop=597,597,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683142448361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023385"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90893","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":607,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":68,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":90893,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thomas K Finletter Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Thomas K Finletter Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/thomas-k-finletter-elementary-school/90893"}