{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Genesee Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10314709,"projectId":9856800,"letterContent":"This project has made such a positive difference in our classroom. The snacks truly bring so much joy to my students—they feel appreciated and cared for, and having a snack available helps them stay focused and ready to learn throughout the day. They couldn't believe how many snacks we had!\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has also been incredibly beneficial. Many of my students come to school with a lot on their minds, and having special seating options allows them to move, fidget, and self-regulate in a way that helps them pay attention and feel more comfortable. Overall, these resources have created a happier, calmer, and more focused learning environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764695366814,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-focused-learning-with-flexibl/9856800/","projectTitle":"Supporting Focused Learning with Flexible Seating and Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10314709_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760567416560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314709"},{"teacherId":7994795,"projectId":9430206,"letterContent":"My students thank you SO much for your generosity of donations towards our group learning tables. These tables have made the learning environment more enjoyable for students - allowing them flexibility to work together to complete learning activities and build independence in the classroom. They also allow for a greater level of small group and center time learning, allowing students to engage in activities of interest that also support their learning targets! In addition to the greater level of cooperative learning that can now take place, students are also building essential social and emotional skills that have a lasting impact throughout their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1760802229249,"projectUrl":"project/groupwork-tables/9430206/","projectTitle":"Groupwork Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7994795_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629255840018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7994795"},{"teacherId":9825979,"projectId":9824827,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, and your generosity, my students now have hands-on math manipulatives that have completely changed how they engage with math. Instead of just seeing numbers on paper, students are able to touch, move, and build concepts, which has made lessons more interactive and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students work together using the manipulatives to solve problems—they were talking through their thinking, helping each other, and showing more confidence than before. The children's book about loving math also sparked great conversations and helped reinforce that math can be fun, positive, and something they can feel proud of.\r\n\r\nThe snacks were an added bonus that helped students stay focused and energized during lessons. Overall, these resources have created a more supportive, engaging, and joyful learning environment. Thank you for helping my students build confidence and a love for math.","fullyFundedDate":1768534768544,"projectUrl":"project/math-you-can-touch-engaging-minds-throu/9824827/","projectTitle":"Math You Can Touch: Engaging Minds Through Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9825979_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730919285141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schambers"},{"teacherId":9829478,"projectId":9367590,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the positive impact the storage cart and laminator have had on my small group instruction. These resources have significantly improved both the organization and effectiveness of my small group activities.\r\nThe storage cart has allowed me to keep materials easily accessible and well organized for each group. As a result, transitions between activities are smoother, instructional time is maximized, and students remain more engaged. Having designated spaces for materials has also increased student independence, as learners are able to retrieve and return resources with minimal assistance.\r\nThe laminator has been equally impactful. It has enabled me to create durable, reusable instructional materials tailored to the specific needs of my small groups. Activities such as hands-on learning tools, visual supports, and differentiated practice materials can now be used repeatedly, ensuring consistency and saving preparation time. Students benefit from clear, high-quality materials that support their learning and allow for interactive instruction.\r\nTogether, the storage cart and laminator have enhanced the learning environment by improving organization, efficiency, and instructional quality. These tools have directly supported student engagement and success during small group instruction, making them a valuable addition to my classroom.\r\nThank you for your continued support and investment in resources that positively impact student learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758202615473,"projectUrl":"project/work-hard-stash-harder/9367590/","projectTitle":"Work Hard, Stash Harder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829478"},{"teacherId":6839670,"projectId":9751726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. I wish you could have seen the students faces when the shipment of snacks was delivered to our door. Their faces lit up with pure joy and the room became abuzz with chatter. Things like: \"I can't believe someone has money for all these snacks !\" \"Yes! Pretzels and Veggie Straws!...my favorites.\" \"Can we celebrate with a snack right now because I'm so hungry!\" could be heard all around the room. \r\n\r\nKids got up and hugged me and kept saying thank you over and over again. I told them Donors Choose had made all of this possible. One of them replied, \"I can't believe there are people who would do all of this for strangers! That's so kind. And cool.\"\r\n\r\nAfter the shipment was unpacked, we went to specials and promptly returned for a snack. Students were so excited to choose their favorites and as they ate, you could see happiness radiate in their faces. \r\n\r\nSo thank you from the very bottom of our hearts. These snacks will not only fill little bellies but you have also warmed their hearts (just in time for the holiday season). We are overwhelmed with gratitude and words will\r\nnever be enough to say how we truly feel. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763498200595,"projectUrl":"project/class-snacks-for-all/9751726/","projectTitle":"Class Snacks for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6839670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569357902011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6839670"},{"teacherId":6839670,"projectId":9377185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The students were so excited when our Tonie Box and Yoto Player were introduced. They had never seen anything like this before. They all wanted to be the very first students to use these new technologies. Even students who usually show no interest in reading, were very excited about listening to stories! \r\n\r\nEvery day, several friends are asking to listen to stories. They are excited to share what they have learned from listening to the non fiction texts. The Tonie Box and the Yoto Player have made learning so much fun! \r\n\r\nEven after a few weeks, the excitement surrounding these technologies has not faded. It is nice to see students not just want to read to learn but to learn that reading can be fun! Thank you so much for giving them the gift of love of learning! We will never be able to say thank you, enough!","fullyFundedDate":1755634582361,"projectUrl":"project/tonie-box-and-yoto-playeroh-my/9377185/","projectTitle":"Tonie Box and Yoto Player…Oh My","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6839670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569357902011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6839670"},{"teacherId":8854143,"projectId":9196572,"letterContent":"The paper organizers that were donated to my classroom have made a tremendous difference in the daily flow and organization of our art lessons. Before receiving them, student materials were often stored in shared bins or stacked on tables, which made setup and cleanup take extra time. Now, each student has a clearly labeled and accessible space for their work, which helps them take responsibility for their own supplies and stay organized throughout each project.\r\n\r\nHaving an organized system has not only improved efficiency but also created a calmer, more focused learning environment. Students can quickly find what they need, which means more time is spent creating and less time searching for materials. The organizers have encouraged independence and pride in their workspaces, and they've helped foster a sense of ownership and respect for our shared art room.\r\n\r\nThis donation has had a lasting impact on both the functionality of our classroom and the confidence of my students. It may seem like a small change, but the ability to keep materials neat and accessible has transformed the way we use our time and space. My students and I are incredibly grateful for this support—it has truly made our creative environment more inspiring and efficient.","fullyFundedDate":1746786048061,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-art-storage-for-successful-stude/9196572/","projectTitle":"Amazing Art Storage for Successful Student Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8854143_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730758531584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8854143"},{"teacherId":4404445,"projectId":9433291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to provide our Genesee Elementary Students with shape and word magnets. In April I will be doing a poetry unit and students will have the opportunity to write their poems using the magnets. Until then they have been put out as a center during library free time. \r\nStudents in Kindergarten all the way to sixth grade are benefiting from this project. It has been amazing to see students gravitate towards this new center in order to play with words.\r\nWe are so grateful for everything our Donors Choose partners do!","fullyFundedDate":1755049543499,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself-with-poetry/9433291/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself With Poetry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calarco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4404445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496449410418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4404445"},{"teacherId":9661125,"projectId":9428441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions that helped bring engineering and building supplies into our STEM classroom. Because of your support, my students now have the chance to explore, design, and create in ways that ignite their curiosity and deepen their learning. They are so excited each day to build, test, and problem-solve, and your kindness made these hands-on opportunities possible.\r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces as they showcase their understanding through creative projects is truly inspiring. From constructing models to experimenting with new ideas, their enthusiasm for learning grows with every activity. These experiences would not have been possible without you, and I am deeply grateful for your investment in their future. You have made a lasting impact, and together we are building not only projects, but also a love of learning that will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1750784490120,"projectUrl":"project/stem-design-engineering-and-constructi/9428441/","projectTitle":"Stem Design, Engineering, and Construction Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maltese-Dietsche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9661125"},{"teacherId":9825979,"projectId":9259584,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of you, my students will have the resources they need to learn, grow, and feel excited about coming to class each day. Your kindness makes a real difference, and we are so grateful! 💜\r\n\r\nWe are excited to keep our classroom organized and to protect important materials so we can use them for years to come. Your generosity helps us learn in a space that feels cared for, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nWe are also excited to use these new resources to learn, grow, and reach our goals. Your generosity makes a big difference, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1752671546837,"projectUrl":"project/storage-and-space-for-small-group-learni/9259584/","projectTitle":"Storage and Space for Small Group Learning Success.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9825979_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730919285141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schambers"},{"teacherId":6839670,"projectId":9005497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project! Our new headphones came in just in time! Many of our students had dollar store headphones that were beginning to break from being used daily by second graders. The new headphones helped us replace all second graders broken headphones. This ensured that when students are using programs like Epic, Happy Numbers, or First in Math, they can hear directions being read and focus on the task at hand! Students love their new headphones and always talk about how comfortable they are. They also love that they can turn the volume up or down on their headphones. I love that each pair was a different color, making it very easy for students to identify what pair is theirs. They are sturdy and well made...perfect for daily use by second graders! We are so happy with our new headphones. This gift has blessed our grade level more than words can say. \r\nThank you so much again from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1740596127326,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-headphones/9005497/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6839670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569357902011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6839670"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21088","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":370,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":79.1,"schoolId":21088,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Genesee Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Genesee Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/auburn-enlarged-city-school-district/genesee-elementary-school/21088"}