{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Casimir Pulaski Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2466827,"projectId":9041059,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation and giving my students this experience. Our fifth graders learn about life cycles; food chains; food webs; and producers, consumers and decomposers. Students read books about owls and learned about their diet and survival. They also learned about food chains related to owls, including a variety of animals they consume as prey.\r\n The students in my class were then introduced to what owl pellets were, how they are found, and what scientific knowledge they can gain from observing them. Small groups of students were able to explore the owl pellets and then relate the bones and matter they found to animals related to their food chains and food webs. \r\n Thank you for giving my students this hands-on experience! It really gave their learning meaning! I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1746545915741,"projectUrl":"project/investigating-food-chains-and-food-webs/9041059/","projectTitle":"Investigating Food Chains and Food Webs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2466827_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y447&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716749891477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caruth"},{"teacherId":2466827,"projectId":9243349,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. We are very lucky to have individuals who care about our class and support our excitement towards reading.\r\n Several of our book bins were getting a little low, and we didn't have as many options as we once had. Although we have quite a few different series of books, many of the sets have missing books. We were excited to receive some of the books that would complete our sets. Many students were also excited to receive some graphic novels. These books are a great bridge from picture books to chapter books, and we are excited to own some!\r\n Thank you again for your support and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1746368422107,"projectUrl":"project/a-series-of-great-books/9243349/","projectTitle":"A Series of Great Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2466827_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y447&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716749891477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caruth"},{"teacherId":2945071,"projectId":8837693,"letterContent":"With these new texts, students learn how to identify themes, analyze characters, infer meaning, and support their thinking with evidence from the text. We also use the books to explore vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and spark rich discussions that connect literature to students' lives. Beyond academic skills, these shared reading experiences promote empathy, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of reading.\r\nWe read the books as a grade level so students were able to discuss the book and participate in book activities across the classrooms. We were able to do room transformations and activities to connect the students with the book. My classroom has a full library and the students loved reading about an adventure in a library! The books come alive when your friends and teachers are reading all together.\r\nWe recorded different teachers reading the chapters so all of the students (ELL, Special Education, and nonreaders) could participate in the activities and fun!\r\n Thank you so much for giving my class an incredible experience!","fullyFundedDate":1727990315790,"projectUrl":"project/one-book-one-grade-reading-adventure/8837693/","projectTitle":"One Book, One Grade Reading Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2945071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501111248562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-long"},{"teacherId":2466827,"projectId":8847014,"letterContent":"When the boxes of books arrived in our classroom, the entire class was filled with excitement. These book series were specifically chosen by the students in my class, so they were beyond thrilled to see their absolute favorite books be delivered! \r\n For some students, books they truly love have not yet been found; however, the arrival of these brand new book series definitely piqued their interest. Since some of the books are written in graphic novel format, the set of books gave all students an opportunity to find something new on their reading level.\r\n I cannot thank you enough for contributing to this newly energized feeling towards reading in my classroom. I appreciate each and every donation.","fullyFundedDate":1734304597560,"projectUrl":"project/a-series-of-great-books/8847014/","projectTitle":"A Series of Great Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2466827_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y447&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716749891477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caruth"},{"teacherId":2945071,"projectId":8349517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Room transformations have been an incredible way to really increase student engagement. They love to get lost in a book enveloped in an atmosphere of possibilities.\r\nI have a classroom of many reluctant readers. They often shy away from opportunities to free read because they lack the confidence in their reading skills.\r\nStudents were super excited to walk into their classroom and see it as an exciting place for readers. They enthusiastically chose books to read while in the \"cafe\" or \"woods\". They want to be part of the experience. They enjoyed sharing their books with friends and talking about the different books students were interested in reading.\r\nWe are hoping to do many room transformations in the future. We also plan on doing a One Grade, One Book experience in the next few weeks to have students experience the joy of a collective learning activity. Thank you so much to all the donors and especially Dalio Education for your continued support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1716472522364,"projectUrl":"project/reading-under-the-stars-room-transformat/8349517/","projectTitle":"Reading Under the Stars Room Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2945071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501111248562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-long"},{"teacherId":2945071,"projectId":8582282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We use Chromebook's daily for classwork and testing. During Covid, students brought their Chromebook home every day to complete assignments and extend their learning. Last year, students were required to keep their Chromebook at school in the classroom.\r\n I have 25 students in my classroom and desperately needed a way to charge all of their Chromebook's each night. The outlet strips and the Chromebook storage gave students an accessible place to recharge their computer each night. I have enough space and outlets to keep their computer charged and my counters clear.\r\nYour donation kept the student computers ready to use and available within the classroom rather than in a cart in the hallway. This gives the students peace of mind that their computer is within their reach whenever they need it for classwork. Thank you donors and the Gates Foundation once again your incredible generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1723681397569,"projectUrl":"project/safe-place-to-store-and-recharge-student/8582282/","projectTitle":"Safe Place to Store and Recharge Student Chromebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2945071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501111248562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-long"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43975","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":539,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.3,"schoolId":43975,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Casimir Pulaski Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Casimir Pulaski Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/meriden-public-schools/casimir-pulaski-elementary-school/43975"}