{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Urban Pathways Charter Elementary","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8549136,"projectId":7173100,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of inclusive books and materials to our classroom. Your contribution has made an immeasurable difference, not only in the resources available to my students but also in shaping an environment that celebrates diversity, empathy, and understanding.\r\nAs I prepare my first graders for a journey of growth, learning, and discovery, I have noted a significant impact of these materials. The books, filled with characters of various backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives, have sparked important conversations among the children. They have started to explore themes of belonging, kindness, and acceptance in ways that transcend the pages they read.\r\nFor many of my students, these inclusive stories have served as a mirror—reflecting their own experiences and affirming their unique identities. For others, they have been a window—offering glimpses into lives and realities different from their own. Together, these materials are teaching my class the invaluable lesson that our differences make us stronger and more connected.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the tools and activities you provided have enriched our classroom center focused on emotional regulation. Integrating stories that address emotions and challenges into this space has given the children relatable and practical examples of resilience and coping. They are learning to identify their feelings, navigate conflicts with compassion, and build meaningful relationships—all essential skills for their development.\r\n\r\nYour heartfelt gesture has not only equipped the classroom with essential learning tools but has also helped foster a space where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered. On behalf of my students and myself, I thank you for your vision and commitment to creating opportunities for growth and inclusion.","fullyFundedDate":1675872917748,"projectUrl":"project/centers-for-greatness/7173100/","projectTitle":"Centers for Greatness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8549136_orig.jpg?crop=622,622,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658927959784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8549136"},{"teacherId":8549136,"projectId":8660430,"letterContent":"Our science center serves as an inspiring resource, promoting curiosity and discovery for individuals of all ages as they explore the complexities of the universe. Through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences, the center fosters a genuine interest in knowledge and drives innovation, making it an invaluable asset to our community.\r\n\r\nChildren have greatly benefited from their visits to the science center, where they have explored various scientific principles such as the mechanics of levers and pulleys, the concept of an inclined plane, and the states of water. They have also gained insights into the properties of light and darkness. Thanks to the opportunities provided by the center, my children have developed a deeper understanding of how the world functions. I am sincerely grateful for the educational experiences offered.","fullyFundedDate":1733502552613,"projectUrl":"project/science-is-our-superpower/8660430/","projectTitle":"Science Is Our Superpower","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8549136_orig.jpg?crop=622,622,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658927959784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8549136"},{"teacherId":7891639,"projectId":7093617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing my project to life! My students and I were so grateful to have such a great resource to use in the classroom daily to learn about our emotions and feelings. These books have made it possible for all students to identify how they are feeling and different things they can do when they are facing a challenge. The students are able to use the books in our classroom calm down corner as they take breaks. My students were so shocked to see the small push spots that matched the books. They love bringing them to their desks. I'm so grateful to have books to support social emotional learning in my classroom. \r\n\r\nYour donations helped to bring so many productive morning meetings. I'm very grateful to be able to provide my students with quality books that help their social skills. This donation has meant so much to my students and I! Thank you again for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1671901045233,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-spot-of-social-emotional-learni/7093617/","projectTitle":"A Little Spot of Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7891639_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671671593473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7891639"},{"teacherId":7891639,"projectId":8155078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing my project to life! My students and I were so grateful to have headphones to use in the classroom daily. These headphones have made it possible to limit the noise levels in the classroom when all students are using their technology. The students are able to stay focused on their own work and not be distracted by what their peers are doing. My students were so shocked by our new headphones in the classroom. I'm so grateful to have the noise pollution within the classroom reduced. \r\n\r\nYour donations helped to bring so much growth in the classroom as students complete intervention time. I'm very grateful to be able to provide my students with quality headphones that don't break each time we attempt to use them. This donation has meant so much to my students and I who are so grateful to have such a nice resource. Thank you for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1706133264437,"projectUrl":"project/cut-the-noise-increase-the-learning/8155078/","projectTitle":"Cut the Noise, Increase the Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7891639_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671671593473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7891639"},{"teacherId":7891639,"projectId":7094432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing my project to life! My students and I were so grateful to have such awesome materials to use at recess time. Since we don't have an outdoor area to go outside because of our downtown location it was so great to bring in new toys to explore. Words can't express how much it meant to my students that you were thinking of them and wanted to help provide them with items to channel their creative side in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donations helped to bring so many class projects to life. My students have been able to have so many hands on learning experiences. I love seeing the pride in my students' faces every time they make a new creation! \r\nEvery day at recess my students beg me to take pictures of the new thing they've designed. \r\n\r\nI'm very grateful to be able to provide my students with materials that tap into their creativity. One of the most popular items amongst the students was the lite-brites. They couldn't wait to get their hands on the kinetic sand. My students love being able pick something different each day at recess. These materials provided the students amazing hands on experiences with various sensory items such as sand, playdoh, painting materials, and slime. This donation has meant so much to my students and I!","fullyFundedDate":1672165395754,"projectUrl":"project/refreshing-recess-choices-in-the-big-cit/7094432/","projectTitle":"Refreshing Recess Choices in the Big City","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7891639_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671671593473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7891639"},{"teacherId":9834672,"projectId":9031135,"letterContent":"My students have loved having centers. We have them every other week. I teach k-5 STEAM. For kindergarten I do not put the same things down as I do for first to fifth grade I keep theirs a bit simpler. The scholars get really excited when it's center day. \r\n\r\nI set it out so that my seven tables have items. They get 5 to 10 minutes each. They then rotate around the tables. During class time they have at least three rotations. \r\n\r\nMy students have learned to work together with the things at the table. I love watching them create and explore. They like having their pictures taken with whatever they are doing. They also like to play games with me. They get so excited. It's so great to watch.","fullyFundedDate":1742906896120,"projectUrl":"project/working-together-with-fun-in-steam/9031135/","projectTitle":"Working Together with Fun in STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Makranin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9834672"},{"teacherId":9241258,"projectId":9202905,"letterContent":"Dear Loft New York Team,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and my students, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to the \"See it, Believe it, Achieve it\" project on Donors Choose. Your support is making a tremendous impact on these students' lives by providing them with the tools and resources they need to explore their full potential.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, students will have the opportunity to engage with materials that inspire creativity, growth, and a sense of achievement. Your commitment to education and empowering young minds is truly inspiring, and we are incredibly fortunate to have your support.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to see the positive changes this project will bring and look forward to sharing the outcomes of this initiative with you.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for believing in our students and helping them take the next step toward success!\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\nMs. Dainna Gray\r\nSchool Counselor\r\nUrban Pathways K-5 College Charter School","fullyFundedDate":1742823934657,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-believe-it-achieve-it/9202905/","projectTitle":"See it, Believe it, Achieve it","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9241258_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y987&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742578411912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9241258"},{"teacherId":9248968,"projectId":8999052,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom! It has made a great impact on my students as a whole.\r\n\r\nThe \"Spot of Emotions\" series has been a game-changer for my students in the classroom! I feel that it has given them a toolkit to identify and express their feelings in a fun and engaging way. They've learned to recognize their emotions, which has made discussions about their feelings more open and honest. It has sparked great conversations and activities that have provided understanding among the classroom. Overall, it's created an inclusive environment where my students feel safe to share and connect!","fullyFundedDate":1733972354191,"projectUrl":"project/regulation-through-reading/8999052/","projectTitle":"Regulation Through Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9248968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723052146613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9248968"},{"teacherId":8263570,"projectId":9002934,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you all again for your generous donation(s) toward my classroom project. These books are going to be great for my guided reading groups, now and in future years. The students are very excited they get to start using them this week for buddy reading. Whenever the students first saw the boxes arrive all they kept asking was \"Are those are new books?\" \"Did we actually get the new books?\" These books are going to make guided reading a lot more fun and engaging for them. My students love reading to begin with and new books will only foster their love of reading. Again my students and I can not thank you enough!!!","fullyFundedDate":1737136746824,"projectUrl":"project/improving-literacy-and-reading-skills/9002934/","projectTitle":"Improving Literacy and Reading Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8263570_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641573144279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8263570"},{"teacherId":9834672,"projectId":8941233,"letterContent":"Last week I put out several of the STEAM objects that I was so fortunate to have you purchase for my class. Kindergarten up to fifth grade loved the slides. Fifth grade helped me put some of the sensory tubes together. I put out a magnet game that was also a huge hit. I love watching the kids work together and love how they enjoy the various steam centers that are put out. When I put them out for the first time my kids asked questions and couldn't wait to try them out. \r\nTy so much for giving my students the joy of STEAM. \r\nMiss Makranin","fullyFundedDate":1736181366188,"projectUrl":"project/steam-fun/8941233/","projectTitle":"Steam Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Makranin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9834672"},{"teacherId":8549136,"projectId":6696674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that helped us create a Calm Down Corner in our classroom. From the moment my students saw it, they were filled with excitement and curiosity. They loved exploring the sensory tools and cozy materials, and even came up with names like \"The Peace Place\" and \"The Zen Zone.\"\r\n\r\nThe Calm Down Corner has quickly become a safe space for students to manage their emotions, practice mindfulness, and refocus during the day. It's been incredible to see them using breathing exercises or calming activities before returning to learning with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community. Because of you, my students are learning valuable skills in self-regulation, empathy, and emotional awareness that will benefit them far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1663084394945,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner/6696674/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8549136_orig.jpg?crop=622,622,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658927959784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8549136"},{"teacherId":8549136,"projectId":8313143,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generous donation to our Reading Buddy Project on DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has the resources we need to make reading come alive for every student.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, each child now has a reading buddy to practice fluency, build confidence, and develop a true love for books. Our students are already excited to read with their new buddies — we can see their faces light up as they share stories and explore new adventures together!\r\n\r\nYour support means more than words can say. You've not only provided materials — you've helped nurture a generation of readers who are discovering that reading can be fun, empowering, and magical.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for believing in us and investing in our classroom community. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1713208537444,"projectUrl":"project/reading-buddies/8313143/","projectTitle":"Reading Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8549136_orig.jpg?crop=622,622,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658927959784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8549136"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103136","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":304,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":95,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.6,"schoolId":103136,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Urban Pathways Charter Elementary on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Urban Pathways Charter Elementary","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/urban-pathways-elementary-school/103136"}