{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sharon Springs Central School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6156228,"projectId":9703886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Your donations made our Halloween celebration so much fun! I was able to assemble gift bags for each student filled with plastic bugs, temporary tattoos, fidget toys, and pencils. I loved having the table cloths to cover the tables with for our party. The games were a huge hit like the tomb stone ring toss, the carry the eyeball on a spoon, and the pin the eyeball on the monster. The kids kept saying it was the best day ever! Not only were the decorations used in my classroom, but I made sure to decorate the entire elementary hallway as well so every child in elementary school got to experience the Halloween fun!","fullyFundedDate":1758801528544,"projectUrl":"project/spooky-season-celebration/9703886/","projectTitle":"Spooky Season Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6156228_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634655482583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6156228"},{"teacherId":10305163,"projectId":9834164,"letterContent":"Providing snacks for my students has a powerful impact on both their well-being and their ability to learn. Many students arrive to class without having eaten enough, and hunger can quickly become a barrier to staying focused and motivated. When students know they have access to a simple snack, it helps them feel cared for and supported. This small gesture makes a big difference in their energy, confidence, and readiness to participate. It also reduces stress for students who might otherwise feel embarrassed or distracted by not having something to eat.\r\n\r\nThese snacks also help create a more positive and productive classroom environment. When basic needs are met, students can fully engage in lessons, discussions, and group activities. I see noticeable improvements in attention, behavior, and overall classroom morale when students aren't worried about hunger. Offering snacks fosters a sense of community as well—students look out for each other, share, and encourage one another, which strengthens relationships and builds a supportive learning atmosphere.\r\n\r\nYour generosity through DonorsChoose directly removes a barrier that affects students every single day. By helping meet this simple but essential need, you're making it possible for my students to stay focused, feel valued, and reach their full potential. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1761931939279,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-to-keep-my-student/9834164/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks to Keep My Students Energized and Engaged","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10305163_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y261&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761051663311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305163"},{"teacherId":6473849,"projectId":9845893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your donation of STEM activities will bring excitement, curiosity, and hands-on learning into our classroom. Students will be able to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in more meaningful and creative ways. \r\n\r\nFrom building and testing ideas to problem-solving and working together, these materials will help the students develop real-world thinking and confidence. Your kindness helps spark a lifelong love of learning and discovery. I am truly grateful for your belief in my students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1761931939402,"projectUrl":"project/stem-excitement/9845893/","projectTitle":"STEM Excitement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6473849_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571182705839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bakerd1111"},{"teacherId":6473849,"projectId":9563830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The arts and craft materials and the storage unit for our colored paper have already sparked creativity and excitement in our classroom. Your support allows students to express themselves, explore new ideas, and stay organized while creating meaningful projects. We truly appreciate your kindness and the positive impact you've made on our learning environment!\r\n\r\nThe students have such a feeling of independence selecting paper and supplies to create their masterpieces.","fullyFundedDate":1758801529111,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-at-work/9563830/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6473849_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571182705839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bakerd1111"},{"teacherId":6473849,"projectId":9376133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your donation, our classroom now has the resources we need to learn, explore, and grow. The activities pictured were purchased using our Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. We used the pouches to keep all of our project pieces organized! \r\n\r\nYour contribution makes a meaningful difference in our students' daily experience and helps create a brighter future for each child. We are truly grateful for your kindness, commitment to education, and belief in our classroom community. Thank you for being part of our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1757511013843,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-exciting/9376133/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Exciting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6473849_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571182705839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bakerd1111"},{"teacherId":6473849,"projectId":9238475,"letterContent":"On behalf of the second-grade students in my class I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of chapter books to our classrooms. Your thoughtful gift has brought so much excitement, curiosity, and joy to my young readers. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to stories that spark imagination, build confidence, and help them see themselves as lifelong learners and readers.\r\n\r\nThey especially love The One and Only Ivan. They could not wait to start the book as a class.","fullyFundedDate":1746460823667,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-reading-chapter-books-in-gr/9238475/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Reading Chapter Books in Grade 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6473849_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571182705839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bakerd1111"},{"teacherId":10305163,"projectId":9803153,"letterContent":"These two desks are replacing furniture that has become broken and unsafe for students to use. Wobbly legs, sharp edges, and unstable surfaces make learning harder than it should be. Students deserve to focus on their ideas, not on their desks, or equipment that does not work.\r\n\r\nBy providing sturdy, reliable desks, students gain:\r\n\r\n• A safe and comfortable place to work\r\n• Confidence that their learning environment supports them\r\n• Better focus without constant distractions or discomfort\r\n• A classroom that feels cared for and up-to-date\r\n\r\nReplacing dangerous desks with dependable ones sends a powerful message: every student deserves a secure space where they can think big, work hard, and feel proud of their learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese two desks will hopefully be the start of replacing all the desks in my classroom. As we continue to improve the environment, and create a safe place for students to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1760735217053,"projectUrl":"project/safe-new-desks/9803153/","projectTitle":"Safe! New Desks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10305163_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y261&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761051663311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305163"},{"teacherId":9256841,"projectId":9110051,"letterContent":"This is now the second group to be able to utilize the books to further their academics. Some skills and lessons introduced by these new texts include learning new vocabulary, comprehension and grade level reading skills. \r\nReading in my classroom occurs in a variety of ways. Students read in small groups at their level, read independently based on their interests and read through other subjects like math, science and social studies. \r\nStudents have been enjoying this book as a whole class during their library class, but love to come back to recall what has happened in the book!","fullyFundedDate":1742990538377,"projectUrl":"project/charlottes-web-will-catch-students-re/9110051/","projectTitle":"Charlotte’s Web Will “Catch” Students Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pitonza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9256841"},{"teacherId":9256841,"projectId":9214637,"letterContent":"My students use the new stools everyday during small group instruction. It gives them the freedom to be out of their seats but still remain in a structured manner. Some students just need a different setting and these stools work amazing for that. \r\nMy students were very interested and excited when the new stools arrived. I unboxed them while they were in the classroom and was stared at the entire time in anticipation.\r\nMy next steps are to continue using these stools in my classroom. I have also let other teachers use the stools when needed as they work well for their students as well.","fullyFundedDate":1746460823763,"projectUrl":"project/stools-for-school/9214637/","projectTitle":"Stools for School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pitonza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9256841"},{"teacherId":10269102,"projectId":9728163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Thanks to your donation, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, flexible, and collaborative space. The addition of the new rug, whiteboard table, and stools has completely changed the way we approach learning. The rug has become a central gathering spot for group discussions, read-alouds, and morning meetings. It's cozy and inviting—students naturally gravitate toward it, and it has helped build a stronger sense of classroom community. Whether we're diving into a new book or brainstorming ideas as a class, the rug gives us a space that feels warm and welcoming.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard table has quickly become one of our most-used resources. As soon as the students saw it, they were full of excitement and couldn't wait to start writing on it. Now, during math, reading, and writing activities, students use the table to sketch out their thinking, solve problems collaboratively, and revise their work in real time. It's especially powerful for group work—kids can immediately share and respond to each other's ideas, and I can easily jump in to offer guidance or celebrate progress. One memorable moment was during a math lesson when a group of students used the table to visually map out different strategies for solving a word problem—then proudly presented their work to the class.\r\n\r\nThe stools have added a fun and flexible seating option that students love. They're lightweight and easy to move, allowing us to quickly rearrange for small group work or partner activities. They're especially helpful at the whiteboard table, giving students a comfortable place to sit while they collaborate and create. Looking ahead, our next project involves creating interactive group presentations about ecosystems. Students will use the whiteboard table to draft ideas, sketch diagrams, and plan their roles, while the rug will be the perfect place for team check-ins and final practice. Your contribution has made these meaningful learning experiences possible—we're so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1758801528877,"projectUrl":"project/sit-share-and-shine-in-second-grade/9728163/","projectTitle":"Sit, Share and Shine in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivenburgh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269102"},{"teacherId":6156228,"projectId":9244621,"letterContent":"Kindergarten graduation is always a big event in our small school! It is a tradition that has been upheld by all of the kindergarten teachers. It takes a lot of effort and practice, but it always pays off in the end. Over the years the graduation robes have been passed down many times and they have begun to wear, tear, and rip. \r\nHaving the new gowns for graduation made such a difference this year. It was so nice to have everyone matching and looking the same in their purple robes! Parents commented on how nice it was to no longer have the dark robes that were too long and broken! Thank you for making this special event even better!","fullyFundedDate":1746797390634,"projectUrl":"project/its-time-to-graduate/9244621/","projectTitle":"It's Time to Graduate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6156228_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634655482583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6156228"},{"teacherId":6156228,"projectId":9275010,"letterContent":"This was one of the most exciting times of the year for my class! My students couldn't believe how many boxes were being delivered! One student said it looked like Santa came! Our June Countdown was the best it has ever been thanks to all of these amazing donations! \r\nWe had chalk and bubbles, slime making, carnival day, western day, glow in the dark day! They loved coming into school every day to see what fun activity awaited them! This made the end of year truly so special and I can't thank you enough for sending these kids into summer smiling!","fullyFundedDate":1746460823563,"projectUrl":"project/june-countdown/9275010/","projectTitle":"June Countdown","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6156228_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634655482583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6156228"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22069","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":264,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":91,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":64.9,"schoolId":22069,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sharon Springs Central School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sharon Springs Central School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/sharon-springs-central-school-district/sharon-springs-central-school/22069"}