{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Columbus Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":10052935,"letterContent":"Hats, gloves, and jackets provide significant emotional benefits to children by fostering a sense of safety, security, and the obvious discomfort of being cold in the winter time. Proper cold-weather gear, laundry detergent and other hygiene supplies support a more stable and positive mood, boost families confidence, and take away some financial burden.\r\n\r\nFamilies messaged me, overjoyed that some financial burden was taken off with these items and supplies. The sensory materials have made a WORLD of a difference to my children on the autism spectrum who require more interventions to feel safe and secure other than having jackets and snacks.\r\n\r\nYour generosity towards who knows how many children across this country is inspiring and heartwarming. This was such a huge blessing, in more ways than one. Even with all the pictures and written thanks, you will never truly know the impact of your donation and generosity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting families in this way. Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769449596730,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-solved/10052935/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger: SOLVED!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121135_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585928474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121135"},{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":9978520,"letterContent":"The Alphabet tubs with letter-themed toys boost early literacy by teaching letter recognition, phonemic awareness (sounds), and vocabulary through hands-on, sensory-rich play. These engaging, tactile tools strengthen fine motor skills, encourage independent exploration, improve memory, and help children grasp letter formation and sorting.\r\n\r\nThese have been such a hit during my phonics lessons and centers! Students are excited to see what items are inside and are building their vocabulary base by learning names for certain items they have never seen before (i.e. kettle). \r\n\r\nYour generosity in supporting my classroom means the world to us. Thank you so very much! Your kindness impacts so many lives!!","fullyFundedDate":1769257801612,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-sounds-for-all/9978520/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Sounds for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121135_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585928474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121135"},{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":9978537,"letterContent":"Thank you to my amazing PTA for supporting my students with this project! If not for them and the double funding, my students would not have this amazing tool! This machine has provided deep pressure input that some of my students most desperately need, but in a fun, safe way! \r\n\r\nAn steam roller (or squeeze machine) is a therapeutic tool that provides deep pressure stimulation, helping children (especially those on the autism spectrum) calm their nervous systems, reduce stress, and improve focus. By crawling between adjustable rollers, the children gain increased body awareness, motor planning skills, and improved core strength. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity! It means the world to us!!","fullyFundedDate":1768411466013,"projectUrl":"project/deep-pressure-for-calm-bodies/9978537/","projectTitle":"Deep Pressure for Calm Bodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121135_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585928474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121135"},{"teacherId":8860915,"projectId":9681326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. We have been hard at work with all the new supplies. The students have been so excited to work with hands on materials. They have really been loving feeding the sharks with initials consonant sound. Another hit has been the recall and sequencing shopping game. Often learning can be a challenge for students that require different learning approaches. Having supplemental materials really helps touch the lives of all the students and makes learning feel attainable and enjoyable for all.","fullyFundedDate":1766369783843,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9681326/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruhl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8860915_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669813344441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8860915"},{"teacherId":469110,"projectId":9921116,"letterContent":"Thank you for all that you do! Your dedication to our youth is truly appreciated and your generosity makes a real difference. Because of your support, our classroom now has a wonderful morphology book that will help students break down words, understand their structure, and build stronger reading and writing skills.\r\nThis resource is already opening doors for deeper vocabulary learning and giving students the confidence to tackle challenging text. Your contribution didn't just fund a book— it empowered our learners to understand language in a whole new way.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping make this project possible. Your kindness is sincerely appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1763927636971,"projectUrl":"project/building-vocabulary-through-etymology-d/9921116/","projectTitle":"Building Vocabulary Through Etymology, Definitions & Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/469110"},{"teacherId":469110,"projectId":9736089,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your generosity in funding our classroom project! Because of your support, we now have a small-group table that provides a comfortable and organized learning space for our students.\r\nOur previous setup was cramped and didn't allow all students to work comfortably together. Now, with this table, we have a dedicated space where students can fully engage in reading activities. It has already begun to make a difference—students have a place where they can not only practice their skills but also demonstrate what they know and identify areas where they still need help.\r\nThis table is doing double duty in our classroom: it supports focused instruction and serves as a tool for assessment and reflection. Students feel more confident working at a space designed just for them, and the learning environment is calmer, more structured, and more effective.\r\nYour kindness has created a meaningful change for my students, and we are so grateful. Thank you for believing in the power of education and for giving my students the tools and environment they need to grow into stronger, more confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1761961015115,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-at-the-table/9736089/","projectTitle":"A Seat At The Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/469110"},{"teacherId":9837619,"projectId":9683976,"letterContent":"My students have been engaged in the exciting challenges that robotics can bring to their learning. We have used the technology to build our own parade. Students were challenged creating routes with the mazes. \r\n For some students this was their first time using robots! Experienced students helped the novices learn how to operate the tablets and how to move the robots. It was amazing watching students problem-solve when an issue arose.\r\n Future projects will involve math and reading utilizing the robots, tablets and mats. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757245162799,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-robotics/9683976/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antoinette Koehler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9837619_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x452,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731582622269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/koehler2nd"},{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":9769512,"letterContent":"To our beloved PTA--Thank you so much for your support in our play! We desperately needed costumes for our cute Kindergarten Oompa Loompas. They are going to look so adorable. They are super excited for the play and can't wait to sing their little hearts out. Without your support, we would never have been able to support our students by getting them actual costumes to look like real actors on a stage! Different forms of expression are crucial to child development and I am so excited for my class to shine on stage. Thank you thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760702367339,"projectUrl":"project/oompa-loompa-kindergarteners/9769512/","projectTitle":"Oompa Loompa Kindergarteners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121135_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585928474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121135"},{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":9559505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting the love of school through play! The children were SOOOOO excited to see the new toys. This has been such a benefit for indoor recess days, free time, and social interaction. Without your help, we would have very limited materials to interact with and change up throughout the day. The littles need to play to learn social interaction skills and give their hard-working brains a break! A class full of almost all boys need toys tailored to their interests. So thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1758849923633,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9559505/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121135_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585928474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121135"},{"teacherId":8707398,"projectId":9552744,"letterContent":"I can't even begin to share how thankful I am that we were able to get these items. The \"morning tubs\" have given my students an opportunity to start their day less anxious and worried about learning. This has given my students a soft start to the day working on puzzles and being creative in their building. They enjoy coming in each morning, sharing what they have created and socializing with their peers. In the years past, traditional morning work could get my Special Education class frustrated at the start of the day. I did not want to continue that this year. The tubs and activities each morning really help my students start the day on the right foot. Thank you again for your donation. It really has made such a BIG impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755694379268,"projectUrl":"project/morning-tubs/9552744/","projectTitle":"Morning Tubs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tamburello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8707398_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754588123808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707398"},{"teacherId":469110,"projectId":9269992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our \"Phonics, Fluency, and Fun with Guided Reading!\" project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have access to high-quality, engaging decodable books and instructional materials that align with the Science of Reading. These resources will give them the tools to decode words, build fluency, and most importantly—feel successful and confident in their reading journey.\r\nThe Guided Phonics + Beyond® program you helped bring into our classroom will make a lasting impact. With small-group sets of books and structured lessons, I'll be able to provide each student with targeted support that meets their unique learning needs.\r\nYour kindness is helping to create bright beginnings for readers who are just finding their voices. Thank you for believing in them—and in the power of literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1746489946430,"projectUrl":"project/cracking-the-code-phonics-fluency-and/9269992/","projectTitle":"Cracking the Code: Phonics, Fluency, and Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/469110"},{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":9305038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my students with books that matter! Books with representation matter. Books that children relate to matter. Thank you so much for supporting inclusion and diversity in my room! It is amazing how difficult it is to get good books that children want to read. It is amazing how much they cost when you add up book upon book upon book. So thank you so much for supporting us and bringing fresh new books into my classroom. These books will be useful for years to come and impact so many lives. My students from last year come back to visit me and I let them borrow the books as well. Thank you, Thank you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1752938077622,"projectUrl":"project/representation-matters-in-books/9305038/","projectTitle":"Representation Matters in Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121135_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585928474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121135"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_23288","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":722,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":85,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.1,"schoolId":23288,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Columbus Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Columbus Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-rochelle-city-school-district/columbus-elementary-school/23288"}