{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Union East Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10235251,"projectId":9670089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation this year to the Union East art room. You were gracious enough to donate flat legos that students could use for printmaking. \r\n With these legos the students were able to design a printing plate that they later inked using brayers and actual colored ink. They were introduced to the printing process and the results were so amazing. The materials can now be used over and over again to help even more students in our school. \r\n Included with this letter are pictures of some of the prints that were made. Everyone had so much fun with these. I can't wait to try it with some of our younger artists.","fullyFundedDate":1757683077541,"projectUrl":"project/lego-prints/9670089/","projectTitle":"Lego Prints","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burgio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235251"},{"teacherId":10235251,"projectId":9669933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials that you provided for my students. Not only was I able to introduce different types of materials to students from Pre-K through second grade, but they were able to learn about a famous artist along with it. \r\n The students had so much fun experimenting with bingo dabbers and sponges. The students were able to create unique pieces of artwork that we will all treasure for years to come. This would not have been possible with our your generosity. \r\n From the bottom of our heart we would like to thank you for making this possible for the prek through second grade students at Union East Elementary. Hope you enjoy some of the pictures provided to see their creations.","fullyFundedDate":1756851946287,"projectUrl":"project/seurat-the-dot/9669933/","projectTitle":"Seurat the Dot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burgio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235251"},{"teacherId":9489587,"projectId":9268051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your extreme generosity!! My students are loving having the books in bins! Organizing an elementary school library with books in bins makes the space far more user-friendly and supports students' reading development in meaningful ways. Bins allow books to be displayed with covers facing forward and organized into clear, easy-to-understand categories, helping young readers browse independently and choose books that interest them. This accessibility is especially helpful for early readers or students who struggle with traditional shelves filled with tightly packed spines. A bin-based system makes the library feel welcoming rather than overwhelming, encourages students to handle books confidently, and promotes essential early literacy skills. It also fosters independence, since students can easily return books to the correct place, and increases overall engagement by making it simple for children to discover appealing titles. By creating a child-centered, visually inviting library environment, bins help students feel more connected to reading and more motivated to explore books on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1755701895294,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-make-our-school-library-more/9268051/","projectTitle":"Please Help Make Our School Library More User Friendly!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9489587"},{"teacherId":9489587,"projectId":9228621,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, adding popular titles to our library has had a transformative impact on our students.\r\n\r\nWith access to books they're genuinely excited to read, we've seen a significant increase in independent reading, improved literacy skills, and more students talking about books with their peers. These titles have helped turn reluctant readers into enthusiastic ones, sparked meaningful discussions, and created a more vibrant, welcoming reading culture throughout our school.\r\n\r\nYour contribution isn't just filling shelves — it's igniting a love of reading that will last a lifetime. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755613488278,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-add-popular-titles-to-our-sc/9228621/","projectTitle":"Please Help Add Popular Titles to our School Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9489587"},{"teacherId":9904863,"projectId":9244202,"letterContent":"Our classroom is truly thriving thanks to your generous donation to our DonorsChoose Project. With the new supplies you provided, my students now have the essential tools they need to succeed each day. Simple items like pencils, highlighters, and notebooks have made a huge difference in helping them stay organized and engaged in their learning. Having fresh materials at their fingertips has boosted their confidence, encouraged more participation, and allowed them to take pride in their work. \r\n\r\nBeyond basic supplies, the seat covers you funded have been a fantastic addition to our classroom environment. These covers not only help students keep their belongings neatly stored, but they also save valuable learning time since students no longer have to search for materials or worry about losing items. The organization and independence these resources provide have created a more focused and positive atmosphere for learning. Your generosity has truly given my students the chance to learn in a classroom that is better equipped, more comfortable, and filled with opportunities to succeed. We are so grateful for the difference you have made!","fullyFundedDate":1746567454845,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-spark-success/9244202/","projectTitle":"Supplies that SPARK Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Szpylman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737565974183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904863"},{"teacherId":9904863,"projectId":9075430,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation that you made to my classroom. The brand new classroom carpet, the class set of whiteboards, class set of headphones, and pencils have transformed our classroom into a warm, inviting learning space where my students gather each morning for community building, read-alouds, and group discussions. For my ELL students, this space is especially important. It provides a comfortable and structured setting where they feel safe taking risks with their language development and participating in shared learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1742823936332,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-carpet-for-kids/9075430/","projectTitle":"Comfy Carpet for Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Szpylman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737565974183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904863"},{"teacherId":9827363,"projectId":8922232,"letterContent":"Thank you again for contributing to our classroom project. All of the materials have been a huge hit with all of the students. The two materials that they love the most are the \"comfy chairs\" and the playdough! Every morning, I have to randomly select three students to use the chairs for the day. The students won't move to the whole group rug area until I do so! They are proud to sit in the special seat for the day. The best part is that the chairs can recline so that they have the perfect fit for their body. \r\n\r\nThe other classroom favorite is the playdough. The playdough is perfect for the cold days in Buffalo, where we can't go outside for recess. The playdough also works for those kids who just need a break throughout the day. They sit at their seat and play with the playdough for a few minutes.\r\n\r\nThank you again for everything! The students and I are grateful for all of the material.","fullyFundedDate":1733597040601,"projectUrl":"project/calming-4th-grade-classroom/8922232/","projectTitle":"Calming 4th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yotter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827363"},{"teacherId":3753292,"projectId":8817654,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity in providing our computer lab with new headphones, computer mice, and desk mats! These resources have already made a huge difference in our classroom, and my students and I are so grateful.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new equipment, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't believe they each had their own high-quality tools to use! \r\n\r\nWe've been using the new materials for coding projects, interactive learning games, and digital storytelling. The headphones have been especially helpful in keeping students focused while working on Skill Struck lessons. \r\n\r\nNext, we'll be diving into a project on algorithm design, where students will create step-by-step instructions for creating a coding story on Skillstuck, Thanks to your donation, they can work with precision and confidence, using their mice to navigate and test their code effectively.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly enhanced our learning experience, and I can't wait to share more success stories with you. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733597040642,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-digital-learning-with-a-new-c/8817654/","projectTitle":"\"Unlocking Digital Learning with a New Computer Lab\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franusiak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3753292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727308799083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3753292"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21259","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":961,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":73.6,"schoolId":21259,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Union East Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Union East Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/cheektowaga-central-school-district/union-east-elementary-school/21259"}