{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Glendale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6866521,"projectId":10040568,"letterContent":"Thank you for the chapter books and books on diversity. Our classroom library has grown and the students are able to have a variety of chapter books to choose from.\r\nWe have taught our class about many different celebrations around the world and why they celebrate them. \r\nDuring independent reading time, the students can sit where they want and read their chapter books. When their 25 minute time is up, they will have partner conversations about the book they read.\r\nThe books on kindness have been amazing, it really reinforced what we teach our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769019492029,"projectUrl":"project/building-kindness-and-empathy-through-in/10040568/","projectTitle":"Building Kindness and Empathy Through Inclusive Children’s Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piatek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6866521"},{"teacherId":7514612,"projectId":10158441,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for the rolling whiteboard divider. We have been using it to help differentiate instruction for students. By placing the divider between groups, students are able to focus more clearly on the instruction being presented to them, rather than being distracted by other groups. In addition, it provides a dedicated workspace where students can collaborate with peers, show their thinking, and work through challenging concepts. Because it is double-sided, both groups are able to engage in this type of work simultaneously.\r\n\r\nThe students' first response upon seeing the rolling divider was \"wow!\" They quickly recognized it as a valuable learning tool and were eager to participate. Students who were previously distracted by other groups are now more focused, with calm bodies and increased engagement. This has also allowed them the opportunity to come up to the board and share their thinking with peers in a more structured and supportive way.\r\n\r\nWe initially introduced the board during math instruction, where differentiation is often more intensive. Students adapted so well that we have now begun incorporating it into ELA as well. While students may be working toward the same learning objective, the board allows us to provide supports such as sentence stems and targeted prompts for those who need them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. This resource has allowed us to better differentiate for all learners and create structured spaces where every student can access and demonstrate their best learning.","fullyFundedDate":1774634489652,"projectUrl":"project/divide-to-multiply-creating-spaces-for/10158441/","projectTitle":"Divide to Multiply: Creating Spaces for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7514612_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663589502435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7514612"},{"teacherId":6866521,"projectId":9590264,"letterContent":"We are using the white boards for math and writing their addition and subtraction facts, estimating and Solving word problems. We also use them for our phonics program to write words and sentences. The magnetic blends and digraphs have been so essential in helping my struggling students segmenting words and finding word parts. \r\nThe magnetic dots have been very helpful. I use them to hang up my ten frames on the front board to help my students count by tens. \r\nIn March I will begin my Social Studies unit on maps and globes so I am very excited for my students to use the globe.","fullyFundedDate":1763749599445,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-2nd-grade/9590264/","projectTitle":"Adventures in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piatek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6866521"},{"teacherId":2206259,"projectId":9747661,"letterContent":"Whiteboards with lines have provided my students with an engaging, hands-on tool to strengthen their word study skills.\r\n\r\nMany young learners are still developing fine motor control and benefit from clear writing guides, making the lined surface essential for proper letter formation, spacing, and alignment.\r\n\r\nUnlike paper, whiteboards allow for repeated practice without wasting materials, giving students the chance to quickly erase and try again until they master a skill. They also encourage active participation during small-group lessons and independent centers, keeping students motivated while practicing spelling patterns, phonics, and word building. Having these materials readily available for all students—especially those who need additional support—has helped us to practice foundational literacy skills in a way that is interactive, efficient, and developmentally appropriate.","fullyFundedDate":1758864639810,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-tools-for-early-literacy-gro/9747661/","projectTitle":"Interactive Tools for Early Literacy Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hildreth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2206259_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x238,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725630636866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2206259"},{"teacherId":2206259,"projectId":9330991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of LCD tablets to our classroom. These wonderful tools are already making a positive difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe tablets are not only helping our young learners strengthen their fine motor skills—an essential foundation for handwriting—but they are also making skill practice exciting and enjoyable. The interactive design keeps students motivated and engaged, turning what once felt like work into fun, purposeful play. Whether used during learning centers or quiet time, the tablets promote independent learning and allow students to explore skills at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWe also deeply appreciate that these tablets offer an eco-friendly alternative to paper, allowing us to practice skills repeatedly without waste. Their tactile and visual appeal supports a variety of learning styles, ensuring that every child in our class can stay focused, confident, and enthusiastic about learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided a valuable resource that will benefit our students every day. Thank you for investing in their growth and success!","fullyFundedDate":1747139531540,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-learning-empowering-young-wri/9330991/","projectTitle":"\"Light Up Learning: Empowering Young Writers with LCD Tablets\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hildreth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2206259_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x238,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725630636866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2206259"},{"teacherId":2206259,"projectId":9159365,"letterContent":"On behalf of our primary class, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of word mapping paddles, CVCC word games, magnetic letters with flashcards, and toy spelling games. Your thoughtful gift has truly brightened our classroom and will make a lasting impact on our young learners.\r\n\r\nThese engaging and hands-on materials have already sparked excitement among the students! They are eager to use them during our learning centers, where they will build important spelling and phonics skills. The activities not only support their ability to work independently, but also foster collaboration as they practice and play together. Because of you, our classroom has become an even more joyful and interactive space where learning feels like play.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create such a positive and supportive environment. Your generosity will benefit these young learners as they grow into confident, capable readers and writers.","fullyFundedDate":1746470237262,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-first/9159365/","projectTitle":"Phonics First!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hildreth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2206259_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x238,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725630636866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2206259"},{"teacherId":7514612,"projectId":9172521,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing recess equipment for our school. A structured school day can be demanding, and students greatly benefit from unstructured breaks where they can socialize and recharge. The equipment made available through this grant has created meaningful opportunities for students to engage in play, learn new games, and develop important social skills—opportunities that some may not have had access to outside of school.\r\n\r\nAs I observe students of varying ages utilizing the new resources, I see them laughing, interacting positively, and building essential communication and interpersonal skills. Students with speech impairments are practicing real-life language such as \"It's your turn,\" while those with behavioral needs are learning to take turns and demonstrate good sportsmanship. The impact of this grant is evident in the joyful and inclusive environment it has helped create.","fullyFundedDate":1747329206192,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-play-and-activity-recess-for/9172521/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Play and Activity: Recess For Our Entire Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7514612_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663589502435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7514612"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21312","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":443,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.1,"schoolId":21312,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Glendale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Glendale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/sweet-home-central-school-district/glendale-elementary-school/21312"}