{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thomas Mifflin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9815635,"projectId":9498749,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of feminine hygiene products, pencils, and other essential classroom supplies for students in Philadelphia. Your support helps meet students' basic needs and removes barriers that can otherwise interfere with learning, confidence, and well-being.\r\n\r\nAccess to these essentials makes a meaningful difference in students' daily lives. Feminine hygiene products allow students to attend school with dignity and comfort, without the stress or distraction of unmet needs. Classroom supplies like pencils and materials ensure that students are prepared to participate fully in lessons, complete their work, and feel included alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical impact, your generosity sends a powerful message to students—that they are seen, valued, and supported by their community. This sense of care helps foster confidence, belonging, and a stronger connection to school.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment to supporting our students. Because of you, classrooms are more equitable, welcoming, and supportive places for learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758293168925,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9498749/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815635_orig.jpg?crop=814,814,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730252351664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colleenbyrne"},{"teacherId":9815635,"projectId":9135562,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to provide snacks for underprivileged students in Philadelphia. Your kindness is making an important difference in the lives of children who face food insecurity and who may not always have consistent access to nutritious snacks during their school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are better able to stay focused, energized, and engaged in learning from morning until dismissal. When a child's basic needs are met, they are more confident in class, participate more fully, and are less distracted by hunger. For many families, your donation lifts a burden and brings comfort knowing their child is cared for throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBeyond physical nourishment, your gift communicates something deeply meaningful to these students—that their community sees them, values them, and wants them to succeed. That sense of support boosts morale and creates a more positive, nurturing environment for learning and growth.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your compassion, generosity, and commitment to helping our students thrive. Your contribution not only feeds hungry students but also fuels hope and potential for their future.","fullyFundedDate":1746785503691,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-minds/9135562/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815635_orig.jpg?crop=814,814,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730252351664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colleenbyrne"},{"teacherId":9815635,"projectId":9322169,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation supporting classroom storage and decorations. Your contribution has played a meaningful role in creating classrooms that are organized, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed for learning. With improved storage, students are able to access materials more easily, stay organized, and focus more fully on their work throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe decorations you helped provide also make a powerful difference. A bright, inviting classroom helps students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. When students walk into a space that reflects care and creativity, it boosts their confidence, engagement, and sense of belonging. Your support has helped transform classrooms into environments where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and your commitment to supporting our students and teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1746786397299,"projectUrl":"project/storage-and-decorations/9322169/","projectTitle":"Storage and Decorations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815635_orig.jpg?crop=814,814,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730252351664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colleenbyrne"},{"teacherId":9241703,"projectId":9576000,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for generously funding this project for multi-sensory items my students can use to enhance their learning. The putty and light up music toys have been particularly adored by my students. Motivation to engage and work on challenging skills has been woken up simply by having some novel sensory stimulation!\r\n\r\nOccupational therapy works specifically on skills that are challenging for students, so it can be difficult to keep morale and motivation high as the school's mid-year approaches. Being able to bring out new items to spark their interest is pivotal to their continued success and we are so grateful for your support in this way. Thank you again for choosing this project and helping to keep my students thriving!","fullyFundedDate":1758824992289,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-occupational-therapy/9576000/","projectTitle":"Multi-Sensory Occupational Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9241703_orig.jpg?crop=1643,1643,x866,y1340&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694010428692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9241703"},{"teacherId":3111032,"projectId":9424453,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of classroom materials. Your support ensures that my students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. We deeply appreciate your contribution. From the new chairs and storage items to the art supplies, including the construction paper, card stock, and Kwik Stix paint sticks, and everything in between, your generosity will have a lasting impact on my students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly brightened our learning environment. Each supply—big or small—plays an important role in helping my students stay engaged, organized, and excited about learning. Your kindness makes a real difference, and we are so grateful for your support.\"","fullyFundedDate":1755306453373,"projectUrl":"project/making-room-for-learning-a-call-for-cha/9424453/","projectTitle":"Making Room for Learning: A Call for Chairs and Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bogdon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3111032"},{"teacherId":10163030,"projectId":9560300,"letterContent":"Thank you for this opportunity to raise donations on this platform. My students love the new materials. In the camping area, they can bring their imagination to life as they go camping in the classroom. They learned that wood comes from trees and that they can make fire by rubbing sticks together. I was also about to put new materials in our puzzle, math, science, art, and manipulatives centers. These materials helped bring our tree study to life. \r\n\r\nWhen they walked into the classroom on Monday, they were so excited. They noticed the new materials quickly. It made them excited to learn about trees and to be engaged in our study. Some said Whoa!! Look at our camping site, it's so cool! Thank you to everyone who donated.","fullyFundedDate":1755140887376,"projectUrl":"project/tree-study/9560300/","projectTitle":"Tree Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163030_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754706946616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163030"},{"teacherId":9241703,"projectId":9360221,"letterContent":"I cannot express strongly enough how having appropriate seating and work surface has impacted my students this year. \r\nFirst off, having something brand new, straight from the box, really shines bright in the therapy room that we share at my school. The students are drawn to the new work area and are more willing to take a seat and get started. \r\nIt has also been amazing to have different size chairs as well as an adjustable table. I can now serve kindergarteners, 5th grades, and students in a variety of wheelchairs and activity chairs all with the same table. \r\nThank you so incredibly much for making this wish a reality for all the students receiving occupational therapy at my school!","fullyFundedDate":1750774771915,"projectUrl":"project/appropriate-seating-leads-to-amazing-suc/9360221/","projectTitle":"Appropriate Seating Leads to Amazing Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9241703_orig.jpg?crop=1643,1643,x866,y1340&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694010428692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9241703"},{"teacherId":9121962,"projectId":9373023,"letterContent":"Our students are absolutely thrilled with the new desks. They have been raised to the appropriate height, allowing our students who are wheelchair users to access tabletop academic activities comfortably. This inclusive design has significantly enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the mobility of the desks is a fantastic feature. We can easily move them to different locations, whether for art, music, or other classes, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to engage fully in all activities.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom was palpable when staff first saw the materials. They couldn't believe how thoughtfully designed and functional the desks are, which sparked conversations about how they can be used creatively in various subjects.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps will involve integrating these desks into our current lessons by encouraging collaborative group work. We plan to conduct projects that allow students to explore different subjects in a hands-on, interactive way, further promoting inclusivity and teamwork.","fullyFundedDate":1752773955687,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-learning-spaces/9373023/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Straface","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121962_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724881753348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121962"},{"teacherId":9121962,"projectId":9094321,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share how our students and staff have been utilizing the new resources in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generous contributions from our donors, our students' nurses and aides are now able to organize their personal care items much more efficiently. This has made a significant difference in how we access everything safely, allowing us to prioritize learning without disruptions.\r\n\r\nWhen our staff first saw the nursing station set up at the beginning of the year in our changing area, their excitement was palpable. They immediately began filling the bins with their students' items, which has transformed our daily routines. As a result, changing and g-tube feeds have become much more efficient this year, as everything is better organized and readily accessible.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are eager to continue leveraging these resources to enhance our students' learning experiences. Thank you for your support in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746785559874,"projectUrl":"project/nursing-station-sensation/9094321/","projectTitle":"Nursing Station Sensation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Straface","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121962_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724881753348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121962"},{"teacherId":9241703,"projectId":9141749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my learners with your donation. The end of the school year needed a boost to keep moving our students toward success and motivating them to stay engaged and this project was just the thing! Writing utensils, adaptations, and grippers are fundamental to providing support to all different learning styles and novel and brightly colored items were just the ticket to get the students excited!\r\n\r\nWhat I didn't even think of at the time, is that getting this project funded in the spring is allowing for an optimum setup for success this fall! I have never been fully stocked and prepared to provide handwriting support across my schools on the first day of school, so this is a first! \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting these amazing students and giving them access to the materials they need!","fullyFundedDate":1743014034809,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-emerging-writers-pencil-adap/9141749/","projectTitle":"Supporting Emerging Writers: Pencil Adaptations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9241703_orig.jpg?crop=1643,1643,x866,y1340&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694010428692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9241703"},{"teacherId":3071883,"projectId":9498385,"letterContent":"Donations are the only way that we as teachers can provide our students with the essentials items in order to make them successful. My students now know that there is a place for them to go when they are hungry and need a pick me up. The snacks provide through this donation will keep their stomachs filled until after the new year.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies will be utilized with our new reading curriculum when they are tasked with creating a picture to go along with the unit of study. They will be excited to use them because they are brand new.\r\n\r\nI have been teaching for 34 years and it is becoming more difficult to purchase materials for all of my students. People like you help to make my students feel like they are the most important people in the world. Thanks again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1754418124949,"projectUrl":"project/a-variety-of-supplies-help-a-classroom-t/9498385/","projectTitle":"A Variety of Supplies Help a Classroom Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colleen Yarnall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3071883_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660090935834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3071883"},{"teacherId":3071883,"projectId":9451085,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your donation to my project. I would not be able to purchase these items for my classroom so I am thankful for the generosity of people like you because you put the educational needs of my children first. I was finally able to get a much- needed storage unit for my classroom. I was able to put all of my supplies and manipulatives in it so that my students are able to access them on a daily basis. We also love the streamline look of the unit. It takes up just the right amount of space in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThere are no words that can truly express my gratitude. Your kind gesture will make a tremendous difference in the everyday lives of my students. I am thankful that there are donors like you that choose to help make my students feel like they are the most important people in the world. Thanks again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1752447280176,"projectUrl":"project/storage-space-desperately-needed/9451085/","projectTitle":"Storage Space Desperately Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colleen Yarnall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3071883_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660090935834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3071883"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90868","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":393,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":59,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.9,"schoolId":90868,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thomas Mifflin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Thomas Mifflin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/thomas-mifflin-elementary-school/90868"}