{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Morningside Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6654240,"projectId":9739930,"letterContent":"Thank you for much for your generous donation to my classroom. My students were so excited to open their packages and see all of the wonderful new additions to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new Scardey Squirrl books have been so fun to read in class. My students LOVE them and look forward to reading them everyday during silent reading time. The new box of pencils have already been put to excellent use as well, as pencils seem to go missing very quickly in our classroom!\r\n\r\nI was most excited to see the new teacher manuals and books my classroom received. They have been so helpful in helping me to run my small groups and helping my students to succeed in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766580364179,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities-for-a-successful-y/9739930/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities for a Successful Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trivilino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6654240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667167341670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trivilino"},{"teacherId":10271037,"projectId":9940189,"letterContent":"My fifth graders are curious, imaginative, and eager readers. Even when we read a brief excerpt of The Secret Garden in class, they were completely captivated and excited to explore the story further on their own.\r\n\r\nThis project provided each student with their own copy of the book. Having their own book allowed students to read at their own pace, build understanding, and explore the story more deeply while developing independence and confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThe Secret Garden is the book that first sparked my own love of reading and gardening as a child. I hope my students discovered that same sense of curiosity and enjoyment, helping to build confidence and a lifelong love of books.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this meaningful learning experience possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1765488074829,"projectUrl":"project/put-a-story-in-their-hands-watch-their/9940189/","projectTitle":"Put a Story in Their Hands, Watch Their Minds Bloom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271037_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x84,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758846470818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271037"},{"teacherId":9157358,"projectId":8602032,"letterContent":"I am very happy to report that the number of headaches in my classroom is down to only once in a great while when a child is actually sick. My class is calmer, they love to listen for the tones on the chime. They have gotten good at listening until the sound is totally gone. It is really effective in helping them settle. \r\nStudents who come visit my room from other classes notice the difference immediately and all say they love to look at the sunrises on the ceiling. The classroom is where other students want to be to calm down. The diffused light is so much better than the harsh fluorescent light. I am a buddy teacher for many students in our building. The water fountain is an exciting addition to the calm down corner. They noticed right away. They notice if I forget to turn it on in the morning. \r\nI can't thank you enough for the change you helped bring about in my room.","fullyFundedDate":1723645044777,"projectUrl":"project/calm-classroom/8602032/","projectTitle":"Calm Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Somerville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157358"},{"teacherId":10271037,"projectId":9956471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Items like pencils and dry-erase markers may seem simple, but they play a powerful role in our students' daily learning.\r\n\r\nPencils are essential for writing and completing classwork, giving every child the opportunity to participate fully and independently. Dry-erase markers make learning hands-on and interactive, allowing students to practice math, spelling, and problem-solving in an engaging and low-pressure way. These tools help students take risks, make mistakes, and learn from them without fear.\r\n\r\nTogether, these essential supplies support independence, hands-on learning, and confidence, ensuring that every child has the resources they need to succeed. They make a meaningful difference in helping students focus, feel capable, and reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students will come to school each day ready to learn, explore, and enjoy the learning process. Thank you for helping create an environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766284580042,"projectUrl":"project/focus-write-learn-tools-for-success/9956471/","projectTitle":"Focus, Write, Learn: Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271037_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x84,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758846470818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271037"},{"teacherId":10271037,"projectId":9734325,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now using the Toobaloo reading phones during fluency practice and assessments. During fluency reads, students read aloud while wearing the phones so they can clearly hear their own voices. This has helped them slow down, notice their mistakes, and self-correct—something many of them struggled to do before. I've already seen students reread passages with more confidence and improved expression.\r\n\r\n When the reading phones first arrived, the excitement was immediate! Students were eager to try them and loved how \"fun\" and special they felt. Even reluctant readers were motivated to participate, and several students who usually avoid reading aloud asked for extra turns.\r\n\r\n Your support has given students a safe, low-pressure way to practice reading aloud, which has been especially helpful during test preparation and fluency checks. Next, students will continue using the reading phones during small-group instruction and independent reading to build accuracy, fluency, and confidence. These tools are helping students take ownership of their reading and move toward becoming stronger, more independent readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools they need to succeed—your support truly makes a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764788065656,"projectUrl":"project/ring-in-reading-success/9734325/","projectTitle":"Ring in Reading Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271037_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x84,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758846470818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271037"},{"teacherId":10271037,"projectId":9741778,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous support of my project. Thanks to your contribution, my students now have access to the reading paddles, which have already proven to be an invaluable tool in our classroom.\r\nThe students are using the paddles every day to enhance their reading skills. These hands-on resources have been especially effective during small group sessions, where students work together to decode and blend sounds, making the learning process both interactive and enjoyable. The paddles are giving my students the opportunity to practice in a more engaging way, and I can already see improvements in their confidence and fluency.\r\nWhen the students first saw the paddles, their excitement was evident. They were eager to dive right in, and it didn't take long for them to realize how much fun learning could be with these tools. The added excitement and motivation have created a positive atmosphere in the classroom, and the students are now more enthusiastic about tackling new reading challenges.\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using the paddles to work on building fluency, especially with longer, multisyllabic words. These next steps will help my students gain greater confidence and independence in their reading, allowing them to approach even more challenging texts with a sense of accomplishment. I am excited to watch them continue to grow and progress with these resources.\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity. Your support is making a lasting difference in my students' learning, and I am so grateful to have you as part of their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764615162652,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-one-sound-at-a/9741778/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers, One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271037_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x84,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758846470818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271037"},{"teacherId":6654240,"projectId":9915878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. My students were so excited to open up the boxes with me and see all of the new treasures for our classrooms. The look and excitement on their faces was priceless!\r\n\r\nThe many books we received are going to make great additions to our classroom library. The Narwhal and Jelly books are definitely a class favorite and have already been selected by many students to use as their silent reading book. The multiplication games have made great resources for our math centers and are a new fun and exciting way for my students to practice their multiplication facts. \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and providing them with materials to become successful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1764722121486,"projectUrl":"project/books-games-and-indoor-recess-oh-my/9915878/","projectTitle":"Books, Games, and Indoor Recess, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trivilino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6654240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667167341670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trivilino"},{"teacherId":10271037,"projectId":9923995,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Books in Every Student's Hands project. Your donation has made a real difference by putting books directly into the hands of our students, allowing them to read independently at home. Having their own copy of Frindle gives each child the opportunity to explore the story at their own pace, develop comprehension skills, and build confidence in their reading. For many students, owning a book makes reading feel personal and special, and it motivates them to spend more time enjoying stories outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project has been wonderful to see. Students are practicing reading fluency, expanding their vocabulary, and thinking critically about the story. Many have shared how excited they are to read each chapter and discuss it with family members at home. Even students who are usually reluctant readers have shown a newfound enthusiasm, asking questions, sharing ideas, and engaging more in classroom discussions. Frindle has also sparked their curiosity about language itself, inspiring them to think creatively about words and how they can be used in new and playful ways.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than provide books—it has helped our students gain confidence, find joy in reading, and feel ownership over their learning. Thank you for giving them this opportunity and for making such a meaningful impact on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1764679445002,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-every-students-hands-building/9923995/","projectTitle":"Books in Every Student’s Hands: Building Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271037_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x84,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758846470818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271037"},{"teacherId":10271037,"projectId":9763437,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is becoming a brighter, more welcoming space for learning—literally! My students are bright, curious, and full of energy, and they thrive when our environment supports their focus and comfort. Many of them, especially students with ADHD or on the autism spectrum, learn best in a calm and inviting space. The fluorescent lights in our classroom, while practical, can be harsh and overstimulating. With your support, we were able to add light covers to soften the glare and bring in a lamp that provides warm, focused lighting.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new lighting, they immediately noticed the difference. They said it felt \"calmer\" and \"easier to read under,\" and it helped some students settle more quickly into independent work and small-group activities. I've also noticed that students seem more comfortable and focused throughout the day.\r\nNext, we will continue to build on this improved environment by using it to support our current classroom lessons. Students will engage in independent reading, writing, and group projects with more sustained attention and focus. Your support is helping every student feel safe, supported, and ready to learn—allowing creativity, curiosity, and joy to flourish every day.\r\nThank you for making this possible.\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1762266374811,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-to-focus-and-comfort/9763437/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way to Focus and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271037_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x84,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758846470818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271037"},{"teacherId":10271037,"projectId":9734262,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a copy of James and the Giant Peach for each student, and it has truly captured our students' imaginations. This book isn't just a fun adventure—it's helping students build important reading skills. Through this text, students are practicing identifying key ideas and details, making predictions, exploring character motivations, and using context to understand new vocabulary. It also introduces lessons about friendship, bravery, and problem-solving, which spark meaningful class discussions.\r\nReading in our classroom is lively and interactive. Students are engaged in reading, annotating the text with questions and thoughts, and they are practicing comprehension strategies while enjoying the story, making reading both fun and instructional.\r\nWe've noticed that several students are especially drawn to this book. Some finish chapters early and are eager to read ahead, while others are using notes to track interesting passages and reflections. Overall, the book is fostering a genuine love of reading—students are excited to share predictions, favorite moments, and even draw scenes inspired by the story.\r\nYour support has provided more than a book—it has given our students an opportunity to grow as readers, thinkers, and storytellers. Thank you for making this possible.\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1758882211935,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-build-a-love-of-reading/9734262/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Build a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271037_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x84,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758846470818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271037"},{"teacherId":6654240,"projectId":9793542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. Our new rug is a focal point in the classroom; it is used during morning meeting, ELA lessons, math lessons, and as a quite and calm place to sit and learn. My students were so excited when they walked into the classroom and saw this bright, new spot for them to sit and learn on. \r\n\r\nMy students and I had a long talk about how thankful we are to have the community support from all of you and how wonderful it is to have people who believe in them and want them to have nice things for their classroom, to help them become successful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1761952825992,"projectUrl":"project/new-rug-happy-students/9793542/","projectTitle":"New Rug, Happy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trivilino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6654240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667167341670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trivilino"},{"teacherId":8638149,"projectId":9436511,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to my classroom project. Your support means so much to both me and my students. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to the materials they need to learn, grow, and stay engaged every day. Seeing their excitement when we opened the new resources was absolutely priceless — they couldn't wait to dive in and start using everything right away!\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping make our classroom a more interactive and supportive place to learn. The students are already showing more confidence and enthusiasm, and I know that the impact of your generosity will last far beyond this school year. Thank you again for believing in our classroom and helping us create a brighter future for these amazing kids.","fullyFundedDate":1756077092671,"projectUrl":"project/its-just-the-class-necessities/9436511/","projectTitle":"It’s Just the Class Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sumy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638149_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751025590049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sumy"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42178","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":376,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":63.6,"schoolId":42178,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Morningside Community Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Morningside Community Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/pittsfield-public-school-district/morningside-community-elementary-school/42178"}