{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hiram W Dodd Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4234256,"projectId":10071049,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our students create a welcoming and supportive space for our entire school community! Because of your generosity, our students now have the opportunity to take an active role in caring for a space where students, families, and staff can feel comfortable, welcomed, and supported.\r\n\r\nStudents can help clean and reset the area so it is ready for the next family or student who needs it. These may seem like simple tasks, but they give our students meaningful opportunities to practice responsibility, independence, and service to others.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has allowed our students to see that they can make a difference beyond the walls of their own classroom. They are helping create a school community where kindness, dignity, comfort, and wellness are priorities. We are so grateful that you helped make this student-led project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773419142161,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-for-support-built-with-student/10071049/","projectTitle":"A Space for Support, Built With Student Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moniz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4234256"},{"teacherId":1976702,"projectId":10237547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support is bringing our student-run coffee shop to life just in time for a major community event here in Allentown. Because of you, our life-skills students will have the chance to step into the spotlight, serving coffee to their parents and local helpers, including our neighborhood police officers and firefighters.\r\nYour donation does so much more than fund supplies; it creates an authentic environment where our students can shine and build true independence. Every day, they are practicing essential academics and life skills:\r\n• Math: By managing money, calculating change, and tallying up customer orders.\r\n• Reading: By reading order forms and carefully following recipes to craft the perfect drink.\r\n• Social Skills: By greeting staff, peers, and community members with confidence.\r\nMore than anything, your kindness fosters a school culture rooted in empathy and mutual respect. This coffee shop shifts the focus from disability to capability, ensuring our life-skills students are visible, valued, and deeply connected to their peers. Thank you for proving that inclusion is a value we all share. We cannot wait to see our students thrive at the community event!\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1778703099381,"projectUrl":"project/building-lasting-relationships-one-cup/10237547/","projectTitle":"Building Lasting Relationships, One Cup At a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cameron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1976702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551018555624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabeth-cameron"},{"teacherId":10212200,"projectId":9908451,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and counseling team, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your donation towards our Social-Emotional Learning Library. Your support has provided us with a collection that has made a meaningful impact across our school community. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, these books have quickly become a cornerstone of our core counseling curriculum and our targeted small- group session. We have been able to guide students through critical conversations around managing complex emotions, practicing empathy and kindness and understanding important social issues like anti-racism and inclusion. These give our young learners the vocabulary to express themselves and tools to build positive relationships with peers. \r\n\r\nBy funding our library, you have helped foster a safer, more compassionate and emotionally healthy environment. Thank you for investing in our children's well-being!","fullyFundedDate":1773871181586,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-help-grow-the-heart-and-underst/9908451/","projectTitle":"Books to Help Grow the Heart and Understand the Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10212200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773886633282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10212200"},{"teacherId":8140356,"projectId":10073537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. The students love having new books in our classroom library that they can read.\r\nDuring small group time, one of the stations is classroom library. Students pick a \"just right book\" not too easy, but also not too hard and read independently. Even though I teach second grade, not all the students can read on a second grade level. So I chose books that were a variety of levels. \r\nSocial Emotional Learning has become a big part of the field of education, especially since COVID. I was able to supply my students with books about feelings and emotions to help them process their feelings rather than burying them.","fullyFundedDate":1778505068278,"projectUrl":"project/caring-through-curiosity-and-connection/10073537/","projectTitle":"Caring Through Curiosity And Connection With Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8140356"},{"teacherId":1727858,"projectId":10200245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring summer adventures to our AWESOME students and families! Because of your generosity, we were able to create themed baskets filled with items that encouraged families to get out, explore their community, and spend meaningful time together.\r\n\r\nWhat made this project so special was knowing that each basket represented an experience!! These materials helped remove some of the barriers that can make summer activities difficult for our families and opened the door to opportunities for play, connection, exploration, and learning beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students deserve the same opportunities to make joyful childhood memories as anyone else. Your support helped us provide more than supplies! You truly gave our students and families opportunities to experience their community together, try something new, and simply have fun. Thank you for helping make summer a little brighter for our students! I appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1778068820489,"projectUrl":"project/removing-barriers-to-summer-fun-and-expl/10200245/","projectTitle":"Removing Barriers to Summer Fun and Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galusha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776655652967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsaygalusha"},{"teacherId":1727858,"projectId":10166377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with sensory chew tools! These chews give my students a safe and appropriate way to meet their sensory needs throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nHaving chew tools readily available has helped students regulate their bodies, remain engaged during learning activities, and redirect chewing away from clothing and sometimes even themselves. We have also been able to teach students to recognize when they need sensory input and begin accessing the tools that help their bodies feel ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFor students with significant sensory and communication needs, having the right support can make such a meaningful difference!! Because of your generosity, my students have another tool to help them feel comfortable, regulated, and successful at school. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where each student's individual needs are supported! You ROCK!","fullyFundedDate":1774545535128,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-impact-for-sensory-need/10166377/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Impact For Sensory Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galusha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776655652967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsaygalusha"},{"teacherId":1727858,"projectId":10132408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing music, literacy, and joy into our classroom! These adapted song books quickly became a favorite part of our group learning time and gave every student a meaningful way to participate.\r\n\r\nThe visual supports and interactive pieces allow my students to point, match, make choices, follow along, and communicate while singing familiar songs together. Students who may not participate in traditional literacy activities are able to engage in ways that work for them while building vocabulary, attention, turn-taking, and early literacy skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials helped create moments of connection and success!! Music gives my students a reason to communicate, interact, and learn together. It is wonderful to watch their confidence grow!! Thank you for helping make learning accessible, engaging, and fun for every student in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773864361568,"projectUrl":"project/sing-learn-grow-adapted-song-books-fo/10132408/","projectTitle":"Sing, Learn, Grow! Adapted Song Books For Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galusha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776655652967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsaygalusha"},{"teacherId":1727858,"projectId":10090399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Fun Fest! Your generosity gave my students the opportunity to take an active role in an event that brings our entire school community together and it was so special!! \r\n\r\nStudents helped me prepare raffle baskets and organize supplies. Through this experience, they practiced teamwork, communication, organization, and responsibility while seeing firsthand how their efforts could make a difference for others.\r\n\r\nThe basket raffle raises money for our student activity fund, helping ensure every student can participate in special field trips and experiences regardless of their family's ability to pay. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to serve their school community, build confidence, and experience the pride that comes from helping others. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1772651177700,"projectUrl":"project/from-fun-fest-to-field-trips-students-s/10090399/","projectTitle":"From Fun Fest To Field Trips: Students Serving Their Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galusha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776655652967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsaygalusha"},{"teacherId":1727858,"projectId":10159218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping put books directly into the hands of my students! Animals are a huge interest in our classroom, so these books immediately captured their attention and gave us a fun, meaningful way to work on early literacy, vocabulary, and communication.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part is that these books belong to my students! They can bring them home, share them with their families, and continue building a positive relationship with reading outside of school. This was such a gift! \r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us connect something my students already love—animals—with literacy and learning. Thank you for helping us build excitement around books and making sure the learning doesn't stop when they leave our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773855961283,"projectUrl":"project/animal-books-to-build-home-libraries-for/10159218/","projectTitle":"Animal Books to Build Home Libraries for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galusha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776655652967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsaygalusha"},{"teacherId":1727858,"projectId":10157804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring these Indestructible Books into the hands of my students! These books allow my kids to explore and enjoy reading in a way that works for them—without worrying about torn pages or damaged materials.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, simply learning to engage with a book is an important step toward early literacy and communication. They can turn pages, explore pictures, practice vocabulary, and experience the joy of books independently in a safe way.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the learning doesn't stop at school! These books can travel between the classroom and home, giving families an easy way to read together and reinforce the skills we are building each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create more opportunities for literacy, communication, independence, and connection. We are so grateful for your support! YOU ROCK!","fullyFundedDate":1773856107082,"projectUrl":"project/durable-books-for-curious-learners/10157804/","projectTitle":"Durable Books for Curious Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galusha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776655652967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsaygalusha"},{"teacherId":8665654,"projectId":10257838,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Care Closet!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our school's Care Closet! Your generosity is helping provide students with something that goes far beyond tissues, hygiene products, and personal care items—you are helping remove barriers that can make it difficult for a child to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nIn our school community, families sometimes face challenges that make it difficult to provide every personal care item a child may need during the school day. Because of your kindness, students can quietly access the items they need without embarrassment or worry. A student who needs a personal hygiene product, tissues, lip balm, or another essential item can simply come to the Care Closet and get what they need.\r\n\r\nThese small moments can make a big difference. Instead of missing class, feeling uncomfortable, or worrying about a problem they cannot solve, students can get what they need and get right back to learning.\r\n\r\nAs a school nurse, I see firsthand how closely health and education are connected. Students need to be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy. Your support helps us put that belief into action every day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you are sending our students a powerful message: You matter. You are cared for. And your needs are important.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our Care Closet a place where students feel supported, respected, and ready to learn. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\nMy students are special, and your generosity reminds them just how much their community believes in them.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nSarah Ongiri, CSN\r\nSchool Nurse\r\nDodd Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1787187246394,"projectUrl":"project/restock-and-refresh-supporting-student/10257838/","projectTitle":"Restock and Refresh :Supporting Student Wellness through our Care Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah Ongiri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8665654_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789313084318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8665654"},{"teacherId":1727858,"projectId":9957089,"letterContent":"This has been a truly magical experience and it all came to life because of your kindness and generosity! My students were in AWE for weeks and honestly the adults too! Watching chicks hatch and then watching them grow into their own little personalities was so rewarding. I know this will be a tradition we do every year!! Our entire school community enjoyed our chickens and we even started some new flocks! \r\n\r\nThank you for truly making a difference in my students' education and in their lives! I appreciate you and your support more than you'll ever know. Thank you SO VERY much!","fullyFundedDate":1770661585558,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-curiosity-a-real-world-life-cy/9957089/","projectTitle":"Hatching Curiosity: A Real-World Life Cycle Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galusha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1727858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776655652967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsaygalusha"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90195","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":627,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.0,"schoolId":90195,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hiram W Dodd Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hiram W Dodd Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/allentown-city-school-district/hiram-w-dodd-elementary-school/90195"}