{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Union East Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9489587,"projectId":8603073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies for my school library! I can't tell you how nice it is to have the bins to group the books together by category. It also helps me out as a busy library teacher (to be able to direct students to the bins) when I am checking out books. I also sincerely appreciate the double sided tape and the self adhesive index card holders. These items will be used to label the containers with a picture/words (so that the students know what books are in each bin). \r\n\r\nThese containers have helped increase the number of books being checked out as it is easier for the students to find the books. Fostering a love of reading is so important in the elementary years, and I sincerely thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733597040491,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-deserve-to-see-themselves-in/8603073/","projectTitle":"My Students Deserve to See Themselves in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9489587"},{"teacherId":9772312,"projectId":8811400,"letterContent":"I feel like saying thank you is not enough. To see the kids' faces when they noticed a new book, brand new pencils, playdough, and especially the new chairs is indescribable. They have been fighting over who gets to sit in the new chairs for Reader's Workshop. I have had to make a schedule on when they can sit on them!!\r\n\r\nHaving the playdough has been a wonderful addition for our \"Friday Freedom\" days. I absolutely love watching them use their curiosity and creativeness to make new things with the playdough. This is so much better than them being on a screen playing games.\r\n\r\nAnd for once, I have not run out of pencils! The huge box should last me the whole year!! \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for funding my project. I am so very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1733597040518,"projectUrl":"project/keep-your-mind-strong-all-year-long/8811400/","projectTitle":"Keep Your Mind Strong All Year Long","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonsoline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9772312_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746795362818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9772312"}],"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"}