{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9865896,"projectId":10210680,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students were able to participate in meaningful and creative art experiences that brought joy, connection, and lasting memories to our classroom.\r\nThe materials you provided allowed our students to create colorful chalk art outdoors, giving them the opportunity to express themselves, collaborate with classmates, and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating something beautiful together. They also loved making calming glitter jars, which became a fun and engaging way to learn about mindfulness and self-regulation while creating something they could be proud of.\r\nThese projects did more than provide art supplies, they created positive experiences and happy memories that our students will carry with them long after the school year ends. The excitement and smiles that filled our classroom during these activities were truly priceless.\r\nIn addition, the watercolor paints and art paper have given our students the opportunity to continue their creativity beyond the classroom. Being able to take art materials and completed projects home for the summer encourages artistic exploration and provides a meaningful way for students to stay engaged in learning and self-expression during the break.\r\nYour support has made a real difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for investing in their creativity, well-being, and happiness. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for helping make these special experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1777992497582,"projectUrl":"project/sprinkling-joy-end-of-year-fun-for-3rd/10210680/","projectTitle":"Sprinkling Joy - End of Year Fun for 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9865896_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763941124273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9865896"},{"teacherId":4789309,"projectId":10160941,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom needs! It is comforting to know that when we are hungry - whether we missed breakfast, we didn't like the lunch, or we are simply growing and extra hungry - a variety of healthy snacks are available as needed. The Goldfish crackers are the top choice, but we also loved the chewy bars, animal crackers, fruit snacks, and pretzels! We enjoyed a Blow Pop (bubble gum filled lollipop) each of the seven days we completed our state standardized assessment. We are grateful and appreciative for your support - thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1774732653206,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-hungry-kids/10160941/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Hungry Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4789309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507582625611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alyssa-golden"},{"teacherId":4789309,"projectId":10126587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my learners as we work together to develop strategies for safely coping with our emotions! My students benefit immensely from fidgets and sensory tools when they are dysregulated. These tools provide sensory input and a tactile distraction from anger, sadness, and other tough emotions. The sensory stones arrived just in time for our state standardized assessment. These flexible, textured stones provided a quiet, mess-free method for students to cope with testing anxiety. The three different Crazy Aaron's putties are by far the favorite of the class! We are grateful and appreciative for your support - thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1774732653725,"projectUrl":"project/safe-strategies-for-self-regulation/10126587/","projectTitle":"Safe Strategies for Self-Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4789309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507582625611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alyssa-golden"},{"teacherId":4789309,"projectId":9414857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this high quality professional development opportunity. I have been enthusiastically participating in Leslie Laud's online training and in print training entitled \"Releasing Writers / Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD).\" I have already learned a great deal about the Science of Writing, and I have gained so many valuable tools and strategies to implement with my special education students. Writing is consistently a daunting task, but I am looking forward to implementing my new knowledge during the next school year to help my students grow as confident writers.","fullyFundedDate":1756853777670,"projectUrl":"project/self-regulation-strategies-for-special/9414857/","projectTitle":"Self Regulation & Strategies for Special Education Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4789309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507582625611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alyssa-golden"},{"teacherId":4789309,"projectId":9907350,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our brand new Inclusion Crew program! Each month during the school year, a group of 5th grade students joined our Autistic Support classroom for activities, crafts, holiday parties, and a culminating field trip. Our students formed genuine friendships and learned important social skills including respect and empathy. Our \"Build a Snowman\" kits and Valentines bags arrived after each appropriate season - we have them stored safely and are excited to put them to use next year! We greatly enjoyed using the pre-filled Easter eggs to host and participate in an inclusive Easter egg hunt. Finally, we saved the sensory bottles for one of our final meetings. We loved choosing our beads and mixing colors. We are grateful and appreciative for your support - thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1773549069930,"projectUrl":"project/inclusion-crew-part-1/9907350/","projectTitle":"Inclusion Crew (Part 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4789309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507582625611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alyssa-golden"},{"teacherId":4789309,"projectId":10102887,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! We held one successful dress rehearsal and two fantastic evening performances of \"The Legend of Mulan.\" Our student actors and actresses, including English language learners and special education learners, worked tirelessly all year to learn their lines! Their hard work was showcased with their high quality props, including the donated lanterns and tassel curtains. Our actors and actresses could be heard clearly thanks to the new batteries for their microphones. Finally, they loved the notes of encouragement provided with their Hershey kisses. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1772235702344,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action/10102887/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4789309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507582625611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alyssa-golden"},{"teacherId":10343452,"projectId":9880032,"letterContent":"Our Pre K class would like to \"Thank you\" very much for the school supplies purchased through Donor's Choose! We have been using the prize as incentives for positive behavior which has had a positive impact on their behaviors. We have used the dry erase markers to help engage in ACTIVE learning in Small groups as well as I dependently. With the mold we were able to use our fine motor skills to make little baskets for Easter. \r\nOn behalf of the kids and I we would like to \"Thank you\" for your generous donations to enable the behaviors and fine skills in our classroom to be enhanced.","fullyFundedDate":1769192055274,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-minds-for-the-love-of-le/9880032/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Minds for the Love of Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dorney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10343452"},{"teacherId":9865896,"projectId":10032092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous snack donations to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily experience at school.\r\nWe use the snacks each day to ensure that every student has something to keep the energized and focused. Having a reliable snack available helps students stay engaged in their learning, especially during long stretches of instruction. It has become a consistent and important part of our routine, allowing students to refuel and return to their work ready to learn. \r\nWhen the donations first arrived, the students were incredibly excited. They were amazed by the number of boxes and loved seeing all the snacks piled up in our classroom closet. It brought a real sense of joy and comfort knowing that they would have access to something to eat each day. That excitement has continued, and students regularly express gratitude and enthusiasm during snack time. \r\nYour kindness not only supports their physical needs but also helps create a positive and caring classroom environment. Thank you for helping our students feel supported, focused, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768701691067,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-3rd-graders/10032092/","projectTitle":"Snacks for 3rd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9865896_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763941124273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9865896"},{"teacherId":7060576,"projectId":9871629,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to help fulfill our SEL from TPT project. We have been using the purchased SEL lessons for some months now. Our classmates have enjoyed learning more about frustration, perseverance, being a good sport, flexible thinking, and self-regulation among many other social-emotional skills.\r\nThe lessons introduce the students to a concept through story or video. We then practice identifying the skill through pretend scenarios. If the scenario is a non-example, we are able to discuss what a better choice would be. I hear students more actively discussing feelings, experiences, and strategies than ever before. I have been so impressed with their increase in social-emotional awareness.","fullyFundedDate":1762978053209,"projectUrl":"project/sel-from-tpt/9871629/","projectTitle":"SEL from TPT","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marakovits","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060576_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578973779874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7060576"},{"teacherId":4789309,"projectId":9907411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our brand new Inclusion Crew program! Students in the self contained special education classroom and their general education peers were delighted to receive activities and crafts for their upcoming monthly meetings. We had a wonderful time decorating mugs and drinking cocoa in December, and the Nabisco cookies were delicious! We are looking forward to playing bingo and winning fun prizes this spring. Finally, we will have a great time getting to know each other better using the \"Would You Rather\" games. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764695234326,"projectUrl":"project/inclusion-crew-part-2/9907411/","projectTitle":"Inclusion Crew (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4789309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507582625611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alyssa-golden"},{"teacherId":4789309,"projectId":9907460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! During our monthly inclusion crew meetings, all students are able to enjoy a snack and a drink. Many students in the program have limited diets due to their disability. Goldfish crackers are a very common safe food. They have also come in handy during holiday parties as an alternative to candy and cookies. Additionally, students appreciate having options for cookie varieties and juice flavors. This has been important for students whose behavior is impacted by whether or not they can make choices. Thank you again - we appreciate it immensely!","fullyFundedDate":1763996375007,"projectUrl":"project/inclusion-crew-part-3/9907460/","projectTitle":"Inclusion Crew (Part 3)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4789309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507582625611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alyssa-golden"},{"teacherId":5113359,"projectId":9751771,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project, \"Explore Letters Through Touch: a Multisensory Approach\"! Your donations have provided us with the hand2mind Letter Tracing Sensory Pads, which have already made a significant, positive impact on my students' learning journeys. \r\n\r\nYour contribution goes beyond just a physical item; it's an investment in my students' foundational literacy skills and their future success. By providing these engaging tools, you've helped create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every student can thrive. The smiles on their faces as they use the pads are priceless. \r\nThank you again for your kindness and for helping to make learning an exciting adventure in our classroom. We truly appreciate your support!\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1762978053233,"projectUrl":"project/explore-letters-through-touch-a-multise/9751771/","projectTitle":"Explore Letters Through Touch: a Multisensory Approach","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schmeltzle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5113359"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90191","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":694,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":90191,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Central Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Central Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/allentown-city-school-district/central-elementary-school/90191"}