{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Old Country Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1977031,"projectId":9695667,"letterContent":"Creating an environment of independence in Kindergarten sets the groundwork for years to come. They may be little, but their potential is SO big! \r\n\r\nWe have been using these materials from the moment the boxes arrived! So much so, that I did not realize how much time has passed and find myself now just catching up to thank you! These centers encourage students to use skills they are working on, both in groups and independently, creating a greater sense of importance and helping each other. I could not have the amount of things I provide my students, without the generosity of people like you. Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759267439152,"projectUrl":"project/building-knowledge-and-independence-one/9695667/","projectTitle":"Building Knowledge and Independence, One Center at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Formont","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977031_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725130616978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cortazzo"},{"teacherId":1977031,"projectId":9001155,"letterContent":"Our light table has been such a welcome addition to the classroom. Children are able to use our assorted manipulative tools to work on so many skills in such creative ways daily. \r\n\r\nIt is the number one chosen activity during centers and free time alike, and I would not be able to have had it without the generosity of donors like you. \r\n\r\nThe simple joy the kids have in using this, working individually or together to use their imaginations is such a gift. Thank you so much from a very thankful Kindergarten teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1743608386312,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-learning-in-kindergarten/9001155/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Learning In Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Formont","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977031_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725130616978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cortazzo"},{"teacherId":4573574,"projectId":9315334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The construction paper and other materials you provided have brought so much color and creativity into our classroom. As a bilingual 2nd grade teacher, I rely on hands-on, visual projects to support both language and content learning—and now, thanks to you, my students have the tools they need to express themselves in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects so far was making \"All About Me\" posters in both English and Spanish. My students were thrilled to see all the bright, colorful paper and immediately started planning how to decorate and organize their work. Many of them proudly hung their posters at home after we displayed them in class! These kinds of projects help build confidence, language skills, and classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe're now working on a series of writing and art projects tied to Hispanic Heritage Month. The paper will be used to create booklets, timelines, and creative responses to the stories we're reading. Your donation has given us not just supplies, but the opportunity to make learning more fun, personal, and engaging. Thank you for being part of our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1746787147797,"projectUrl":"project/paper-please-supplying-our-second-grad/9315334/","projectTitle":"Paper, Please! Supplying Our Second Grade with Creative Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camporeale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4573574_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501007516044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-mauro"},{"teacherId":4573574,"projectId":8882777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of laminating paper to our classroom! As a 2nd grade bilingual teacher, visuals play a crucial role in helping my students access language, retain new vocabulary, and feel confident in their learning. Thanks to your support, I've been able to create durable, long-lasting resources—like anchor charts, word walls, sentence stems, and student work displays—that we use every single day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stands out was when I laminated and displayed a set of vocabulary posters the students had helped create. Their faces lit up when they saw their work proudly displayed—and even more so when they realized it would last all year! They love referring to the laminated posters during reading and writing time, and they often tell each other, \"Look at the wall if you forget!\" It's helping to build not only their academic skills but also their independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, I'm excited to keep using the laminating paper to support new units, including our upcoming lessons on science and storytelling. These visuals will continue to grow with us and serve as a strong foundation for language development. Thank you for giving my students tools that support their success and celebrate their hard work in a lasting way!","fullyFundedDate":1731532535224,"projectUrl":"project/real-life-experience-in-the-classroom-wi/8882777/","projectTitle":"Real Life Experience in the Classroom With Hatching Chicks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camporeale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4573574_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501007516044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-mauro"},{"teacherId":9892696,"projectId":9051096,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at my school, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous monetary donation. Your support has been instrumental in providing the materials and resources that enhance both their learning experience and my ability to effectively reach them. Since my project was completed in late spring of last school year, I have been diligently organizing and creating materials for the new school year. From labeling items and creating student folders to printing and laminating materials for durability, my stress levels have significantly decreased!\r\n\r\nFor example, a major part of being a speech-language pathologist is maintaining accurate data. Being able to freely print data sheets—without relying on scrap paper or choosing between viewing student records on a computer versus having a hard copy readily available during speech sessions—has allowed me to focus more on planning effective lessons and making connections with my students. Another milestone made possible by your generosity came this school year when I installed a magnetic and sticky dry erase board on a partition window in my room. This addition finally provided ample space to write and display visuals, replacing the small magnetic board I had previously relied on, which limited what could be displayed or kept up between sessions. Lastly, I have been able to embrace anchor charts now that I have not only the paper but the hooks to hang these collaboratively made visual supports for my students. All in all, I am truly appreciative that you took the time to notice my project and care about the future of students with significant communication challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1746488254105,"projectUrl":"project/speech-room-essentials/9051096/","projectTitle":"Speech Room Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sara Sowyrda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892696_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x1000,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755780513283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sowyrda"},{"teacherId":8102256,"projectId":9303295,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of construction paper to our 1st grade classroom. Your support may seem simple on the surface, but its impact has been truly transformative.\r\n\r\nWith this construction paper, my students have been able to explore their creativity in ways that go beyond the standard curriculum. From colorful math manipulatives to story retelling projects, seasonal crafts, and self-expression through art, the paper has become a tool for hands-on learning and joy.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during our unit on community helpers, where students created construction paper puppets to represent different roles in our neighborhood. The excitement and pride they felt in presenting their puppets to the class was incredible—and it deepened their understanding of the subject in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my students have had opportunities to work collaboratively, build fine motor skills, and express themselves artistically—all essential components of early childhood development. The construction paper has turned into flowers, animals, shapes, letters, and even the foundation of mini-books written and illustrated by the students themselves.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a tangible difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping me bring learning to life for my first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1746785383937,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-end-the-school-year-with-creativ/9303295/","projectTitle":"Help Us End the School Year with Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102256"},{"teacherId":9749191,"projectId":9002820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fund this project! Thank you for helping us clean the classroom with the lysol wipes, and thank you for the laminating sheets so that I could laminate their projects for Special Person's Day! Also the students loved having construction paper so they could complete projects for the rest of the year!\r\n\r\nThe students were beyond excited when they saw the construction paper! They were so excited to have color options for the projects that we have been doing to finish out the school year. \r\n\r\nWe are almost finished with all of the wipes. I use them daily to clean the tables inside of the classroom. The construction paper will help us finish our end of year projects.","fullyFundedDate":1742823830582,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-germ-free/9002820/","projectTitle":"Help us Stay Germ Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSalvo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749191"},{"teacherId":6642333,"projectId":8154262,"letterContent":"Thank you for this amazing opportunity. My class was able to utilize their materials for their word work stations successfully. They enjoyed having new hands on materials. These materials were useful in our daily routine. We use word work centers daily to develop students phonetic skills. It was so great to see the students work together and learn with these amazing resources. \r\n Teaching with these materials made learning more enjoyable for the whole class. They are extremely grateful for everyone's generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1713551858018,"projectUrl":"project/word-work-station-materials/8154262/","projectTitle":"Word Work Station Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McEvoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6642333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754340234370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6642333"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21577","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":394,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":26,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.7,"schoolId":21577,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Old Country Road Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Old Country Road Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/hicksville-union-free-school-district/old-country-road-elementary-school/21577"}