{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Schoharie Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9992868,"projectId":10080155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our indoor recess materials project. Because of your kindness and willingness to invest in our school, our students now have access to engaging activities that make indoor recess a positive, fun, and meaningful experience.\r\n\r\nIndoor recess days can sometimes be challenging for students, especially when they are unable to release energy outdoors. Thanks to your donations, our classroom is now filled with games, building activities, creative materials, and collaborative resources that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and social interaction. These materials are helping students stay active, connected, and engaged even when the weather keeps us inside.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and gratitude on the students' faces when they explored the new materials was truly unforgettable. They immediately began working together, sharing, creating, and building friendships through play. Your generosity has created opportunities for laughter, learning, and community within our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support means far more than just materials. You have helped create a welcoming environment where students feel cared for and supported every single day. We are incredibly grateful for your contribution and for making a direct impact on our students' school experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772568566957,"projectUrl":"project/beating-the-winter-blues-with-indoor-rec/10080155/","projectTitle":"Beating the Winter Blues with Indoor Recess Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9992868"},{"teacherId":5975463,"projectId":10164035,"letterContent":"The addition of colored pencils, crayons, and scented markers has made a meaningful impact in our classroom by bringing learning to life in creative and engaging ways. During our map skills unit, students used these materials to design and label their own maps, carefully choosing colors to represent landforms, water, and important features. These materials have also played a special role in creating heartfelt Mother's Day projects. Students were able to use vibrant colors and fun scented markers to design artwork that truly reflected their personalities and love for their moms. \r\n\r\nOverall, these resources have not only supported academic learning but have also encouraged creativity, self-expression, and joy in the classroom. They've helped turn everyday lessons into memorable experiences that students are excited to be part of.","fullyFundedDate":1776099439227,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-add-color-to-our-learning/10164035/","projectTitle":"Help Us Add Color To Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lenart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5975463_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539387724337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5975463"},{"teacherId":9733589,"projectId":10077697,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I want to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation that made it possible for us to purchase a pop-a-shot basketball hoop. Your support has had a meaningful and immediate impact on our school community.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the hoop, we have seen a noticeable improvement in students' sportsmanship. The structure of the game naturally encourages turn-taking, patience, and respect for others. Students are learning to celebrate each other's successes, handle wins and losses appropriately, and engage in friendly competition in a positive way.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the pop-a-shot has become a powerful tool for building self-confidence and self-esteem. Students who may not typically participate in traditional sports are finding success and enjoyment in this activity. The quick pace and opportunity for repeated practice allow students to experience growth, which boosts their confidence and sense of accomplishment. It has been especially rewarding to see students encourage one another and take pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nBeyond the social-emotional benefits, the hoop has also provided a healthy outlet for energy and stress, helping students return to the classroom more focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created more than just a recreational opportunity—it has fostered connection, confidence, and positive interactions among our students. We are incredibly grateful for your support and the lasting difference it is making in our school community.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1770503257114,"projectUrl":"project/nothing-but-net-if-you-help-us-get-one/10077697/","projectTitle":"Nothing but Net (If You Help Us Get One)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiMaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733589"},{"teacherId":9992868,"projectId":9976396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Mid Year Magic for First Graders\" project. Because of your generosity, my students now have fresh pencils, crayons, playdoh, and glue sticks—simple supplies that make a big difference in their everyday learning. Seeing their excitement as they opened and used these materials was truly special.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are already making an impact in our classroom. Students are more engaged, creative, and confident when they have the tools they need right at their fingertips. Whether they're writing stories, working on art projects, or building with playdoh, they are learning in hands-on and meaningful ways. It also helps create a sense of pride and ownership in their work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support mean so much to all of us. You've helped create a positive, welcoming classroom environment where students can focus on learning and growing. We are truly grateful—thank you for being part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1769098441130,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-magic-for-first-graders/9976396/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Magic for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9992868"},{"teacherId":9586887,"projectId":9600607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Seat Sacks: A Place for Every Student's Supplies! These seat sacks have made a big difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause our desks don't have inside storage, the seat sacks give each student their own special space for workbooks and materials. Students love having a spot that is all theirs, and they are excited every day to use their seat sack to get what they need for lessons and independent work. Seeing their smiles as they organized their materials and showed off their seat sacks was such a joyful moment!\r\n\r\nHaving these seat sacks has made our classroom more organized and helped students feel responsible and independent. Your generosity has given them a sense of ownership over their learning and created a classroom environment that is both fun and efficient.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students have a space that is truly their own and for making a positive impact on their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1760024817213,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-a-place-for-every-students/9600607/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks: A Place for Every Student's Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9586887_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720534994203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9586887"},{"teacherId":9586887,"projectId":9150488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Help Us Build Our Math Skills with Numberblocks! This project has brought so much joy and meaningful learning into our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Numberblocks figures are used during play-based learning, allowing students to explore numbers, build creatively, and engage in math conversations through play. The addition and subtraction Numberblocks puzzles, however, are a key part of our math centers. During these structured center times, students use the puzzles to practice important skills such as counting, number recognition, and solving simple addition and subtraction problems in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled to see the familiar Numberblocks characters. Their excitement carried right into learning, as they eagerly worked through puzzles and proudly shared their thinking with peers.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use these resources to strengthen number sense and problem-solving skills during math centers, while also encouraging creativity and collaboration through play. Your generosity has helped create a joyful, engaging, and effective math learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1743950441712,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-our-math-skills-with-numbe/9150488/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build Our Math Skills with Numberblocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9586887_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720534994203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9586887"},{"teacherId":5975463,"projectId":9662321,"letterContent":"My students saw the custodial staff wheel our new donated rug into the classroom and were already rolling up our old one! Once we unrolled the new one, we were welcomed with that wonderful \"new rug\" smell. It was the students' idea to create rules for the new rug to keep it staying new. Since day one, every student has abided by the newly instated rules!\r\n\r\nThe size, shape, and design of our new rug is more conducive to our classroom space. Each student has their own \"apple\" to sit on, and we can easily assemble in a circle for Morning Meeting. Students love to relax on the rug to read a book, play a math game with a partner, lie on their back to do mindfulness exercises, lie on their bellies and practice their heart words on whiteboards, or spread out to watch Wild Kratts. So many memories have been made at this rug. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1760720035509,"projectUrl":"project/rug-replacement-required/9662321/","projectTitle":"Rug Replacement Required!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lenart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5975463_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539387724337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5975463"},{"teacherId":9939497,"projectId":9636681,"letterContent":"When the materials first got delivered, the students felt like Christmas came early! They were so excited to unpack, see and use the new materials. We have really been putting these resources to use! We chart daily on the chart paper, use the trays to keep manipulatives organized, birthday prizes make the kids feel so special, scissors are helpful for completing crafts and work. You will see all of this represented in the student thank yous!\r\n\r\nA fan favorite is the lego set. We have used them to play and build, but we also used them to build an obstacle course for our Halloween Spider Relay Race!\r\n\r\nThese materials have really helped create my dream classroom! Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758035596002,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-an-academic-social-and-cr/9636681/","projectTitle":"Materials for an Academic, Social and Creative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pascarella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939497"},{"teacherId":9718385,"projectId":9175813,"letterContent":"This project has made a powerful impact on my kindergarten students by providing the hands-on, open-ended materials they need to explore their world through purposeful play. When the students first saw the cookie shop, their faces lit up with pure joy. They immediately began assigning roles—bakers, decorators, customers—and the room buzzed with imaginative play. Students worked together to \"mix\" ingredients, design colorful cookies, and proudly run their pretend bakery. It was the perfect example of how open-ended materials spark creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning in our classroom.\r\nThe excitement doesn't stop there! In the coming months, students are eager to explore the veterinarian's office, flower shop, and farmers market. Every morning, they come in ready to dive into STEM activities that encourage them to build, invent, and use their imaginations. Your support has truly brought our classroom to life, giving every child the opportunity to play, create, and discover in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1753388669482,"projectUrl":"project/the-purpose-of-play/9175813/","projectTitle":"The Purpose of Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9718385_orig.png?crop=796,796,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725822832940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9718385"},{"teacherId":9586887,"projectId":9150410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Organizing Our Kindergarten Classroom for Hands-On Learning! The storage bins have made a huge difference in how our classroom functions each day.\r\n\r\nThe bins are used to hold extra crayons, pencils, and other classroom materials, allowing everything to be neatly organized and easy to access. When students need supplies, I can simply pull a bin and quickly provide exactly what they need. This has saved valuable instructional time and helped lessons run much more smoothly.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new bins and immediately noticed how organized the classroom looked. They love knowing that materials are ready and available, which helps keep them engaged and focused during activities.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, this organization will continue to support hands-on learning by making transitions quicker and allowing us to spend more time learning and less time managing materials. Your generosity has helped create a calm, efficient, and welcoming classroom environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a positive impact on our kindergarten classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1743950591222,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-kindergarten-classroom-fo/9150410/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Kindergarten Classroom for Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9586887_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720534994203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9586887"},{"teacherId":9939497,"projectId":9152865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of materials for parent gifts for mother's and father's day. The kids had such a wonderful time creating memorable gifts for their parents and family members. \r\n\r\nThe students were so impressed by how many materials actually go into making these gifts and were so grateful to be able to make handprint art to share with their families. During these projects students were able to make connections to scientific studies about how plants grow. Students were also very thoughtful about their artistic choices for their family members. They were so proud of their work and so happy to take it home to share with their loved ones.","fullyFundedDate":1741977814922,"projectUrl":"project/student-created-parent-gifts/9152865/","projectTitle":"Student Created Parent Gifts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pascarella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939497"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22477","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":349,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":93,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":80.1,"schoolId":22477,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Schoharie Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Schoharie Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/schoharie-central-school-district/schoharie-elementary-school/22477"}