{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Washington Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4193842,"projectId":10184654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Healthy, Supported, and Ready to Learn.\" Your support has brought an immense amount of joy and vital resources directly into our classroom and onto our playground. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to the essential tools and positive incentives they need to feel completely supported, healthy, and fully prepared to engage in their learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project was immediate and visible the moment the boxes arrived. The new recess equipment has completely transformed our daily physical activity time. With basketballs, jump ropes, and playground games readily available, recess is now an organized, active, and inclusive space where students are building teamwork skills, burning off energy, and developing healthy physical habits. Having access to quality sports gear has given every student an equal opportunity to participate, move, and return to the classroom with a clear mind, ready to focus on their academic tasks.\r\n\r\nInside the classroom, the new water bottles have been an absolute game-changer for our daily routines. Many of my students previously lacked a reliable, reusable water bottle, leading to constant disruptions for trips to the hallway water fountain. Now, every child has their own designated water bottle at their desk, keeping them hydrated and healthy throughout the day while maximizing our instructional time. Additionally, the popcorn has served as a fantastic, healthy incentive for our positive behavior system. Celebrating our community goals with a popcorn snack has boosted classroom morale, encouraged cooperative behavior, and added a wonderful element of celebration to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes far beyond the physical items we received; you have shown my students that there is a wider community of people who care about their well-being and success. By taking care of their physical health, hydration, and social-emotional need for play, you have helped create a classroom ecosystem where students feel safe, valued, and capable of achieving great things. Thank you for partnering with me to make our school a healthier, happier place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778286500961,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-supported-and-ready-to-learn/10184654/","projectTitle":"Healthy, Supported, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4193842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333548849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-emert"},{"teacherId":9936925,"projectId":10079859,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire team, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in providing us with new shin guards and essential soccer supplies. It is often the basic gear that we take for granted, but for many of our athletes, having access to high-quality safety equipment makes all the difference. Your support ensures that every player can step onto the pitch with confidence, fully protected and ready to give their all to the game they love.\r\n\r\nThese supplies do much more than just fill an equipment bag; they send a powerful message to my students that their community believes in them and their potential. Seeing the excitement on their faces as they geared up for practice was a reminder of how impactful a \"Donors Choose\" project can be. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, we can focus less on the hurdles of logistics and more on developing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Thank you for being such a vital part of our season and for investing in the health and happiness of our players!","fullyFundedDate":1770516553263,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-superstars/10079859/","projectTitle":"Soccer Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936925_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755381735391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936925"},{"teacherId":10186114,"projectId":10045359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and for believing in my students. Your generosity has made our classroom a warmer, calmer place, and I wish you could see the joy on their faces every single day.\r\nMy K-2 kiddos absolutely love everything you helped bring in. The spin chair and scooters are huge favorites for getting their wiggles out and giving their bodies the input they need before sitting down to learn. The cozy blankets have become their go-to comfort when it's time to rest, and there's something so sweet about watching a little one snuggle up, take a deep breath, and let their body settle. These tools give them a way to feel safe and in control, which makes all the difference for kids who feel big emotions in a big way.\r\nWhat your gift really gave us is room to breathe. My students can move when they need to move, rest when they need to rest, and come back to learning feeling ready instead of overwhelmed. Thank you for seeing my kids and for helping me give them a classroom that truly feels like theirs. We are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1769130866114,"projectUrl":"project/when-calm-comes-first-learning-follows/10045359/","projectTitle":"When Calm Comes First, Learning Follows","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Banks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10186114_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769132137527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186114"},{"teacherId":10327668,"projectId":9854165,"letterContent":"Room 212 here at Washington Elementary School thanks you for your generous contributions towards our much needed classroom supplies.\r\nSince we received ALL of the supplies, I've been able to share with other classrooms in the building who are also in need. \r\n\r\nIn my class, we use paper and pencils everyday to do activities and enrichment pages in our reading centers, solve math problems, and show our creativity and uniqueness by creating artwork for holiday projects, math projects, etc. \r\n\r\nAgain, we thank you so much! It wouldn't have been possible without your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1763833891461,"projectUrl":"project/wildcats-need-to-sharpen-their-paws-wi/9854165/","projectTitle":"Wildcats Need to Sharpen Their Paws! (with Pencils and Paper)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zucal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327668"},{"teacherId":9936925,"projectId":10046687,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your support, my students now have access to markers, pencils, and cleaning supplies that would have otherwise been out of reach.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we strive to ensure that every student has the tools they need to succeed regardless of their circumstances. Your commitment to community and education validates the hard work my students put in every day. Seeing their faces light up when the boxes arrived was a reminder of how much it means to them to know that an organization like yours believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1769130992360,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-is-safe-here/10046687/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger is Safe Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936925_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755381735391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936925"},{"teacherId":4193842,"projectId":10021474,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your support, my students now have access to Play Dough, stickers, paper plates and bowls, and many other supplies that would have otherwise been out of reach.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we strive to ensure that every student has the tools they need to succeed regardless of their circumstances. Your commitment to community and education validates the hard work my students put in every day. Seeing their faces light up when the boxes arrived was a reminder of how much it means to them to know that an organization like yours believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1768679614731,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/10021474/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4193842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333548849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-emert"},{"teacherId":8883683,"projectId":9500901,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to everyone that has donated. I cannot thank everyone enough for their help and support. My students love learning new things and about how things work. I look forward to my students learning more about screen printing and begin printing their own t shirts! I believe that learning is better with hands on activities. Students learning by doing and get to have fun in the process. Students will not only be able to learn something fun, but also make something for themselves and peers. Thank you all again for your help and support!","fullyFundedDate":1754161379812,"projectUrl":"project/jumpstart-our-makers-club/9500901/","projectTitle":"Jumpstart Our Makers Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Taggart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8883683_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753471877017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8883683"},{"teacherId":10186114,"projectId":9618331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Building a Calming Corner for Little Learners project. When the ocean carpet, sensory table, and floor cushions first arrived, my students were immediately curious and excited to explore the new space. We spent time together learning what the calming corner is and how it can help our bodies and brains feel ready to learn. Some students were drawn to the textures and colors of the carpet, while others explored the sensory table through scooping and pouring as we practiced using the materials with care and purpose.\r\n\r\nOver the past few weeks, the calming corner has become an important part of our daily routine. It has been a work in progress as students learn when and how to use the space appropriately. With guidance and modeling, students who once needed adult support to regulate their emotions are beginning to independently choose the calming corner as a tool to reset before returning to classroom activities. I have already noticed fewer emotional escalations and smoother transitions back to learning as students build these self regulation skills.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue to strengthen our social emotional lessons by helping students identify their feelings, choose coping strategies, and reflect on how the calming corner supports them. As students grow more confident, the goal is for this space to help them build independence, self awareness, and emotional control. Your generosity has helped create a supportive learning environment where my students are learning skills they will carry with them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758202764320,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-calming-corner-for-little-lea/9618331/","projectTitle":"Building a Calming Corner for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Banks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10186114_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769132137527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186114"},{"teacherId":2320489,"projectId":8965947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students markers and crayons! It truly felt like Christmas morning when they saw the huge gifted delivery from you! It was precious how excited they got about brand new markers and crayons! \r\n\r\nAs you can imagine, we go through a lot of markers and crayons throughout a school year with 6-8 year-olds, even with taking good care of them. Your donation has helped us SO MUCH. Thank you!!!\r\n\r\nIn the past, we've been given a set of 10 colors of crayons for each student at the beginning of the school year. We were not given crayons by our school this year. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to use the extra crayons from last year to make individual baggies for each child with every color in them for this year! And the MARKERS are a LUXURY that you have given my students. \r\n\r\nYou've made such a difference, and I can't convey just how truly grateful I am. I think back to when I was in elementary school, and if I didn't have crayons and markers to use, how weird and sad that would be. You are tremendously appreciated!!!","fullyFundedDate":1742908133973,"projectUrl":"project/young-artists-need-markers-and-crayons/8965947/","projectTitle":"Young Artists Need Markers and Crayons!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2320489_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742727969510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-huff"},{"teacherId":5220069,"projectId":9238596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of math activities for my first-grade classroom. My students were so excited to see the new materials, and they have already had a huge impact on our learning.\r\n\r\nThe activities are helping my students develop a strong foundation in number sense, which is a critical skill for their future math success. They are learning to count, compare numbers, and understand place value in a fun and hands-on way. They especially love the dice to help with subitizing and the gigantic 1-100 chart. I've noticed a significant increase in their engagement and confidence during our math block. \r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, was struggling with one-to-one number correspondence. The new ten-frame and counter activities have made a world of difference. She loves using the ten frame to help count out numbers to ten and you can see the excitement in her face as she builds confidence in her counting abilities. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in my classroom. The activities you provided are helping my students build the skills they need to become confident and successful learners. We are all incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1745846954641,"projectUrl":"project/number-sense-activities/9238596/","projectTitle":"Number Sense Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lovelidge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5220069"},{"teacherId":4193842,"projectId":9463120,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase essential calm-down materials for our classroom, and the impact has been truly remarkable.\r\n\r\nAs you know, today's students face a variety of challenges that can make it difficult to focus and regulate their emotions. Whether it's the academic pressures of school, social anxieties, or personal struggles, many of our students need a safe and quiet space to decompress and regain control. The calm-down corner we created with your donation has become that much-needed refuge.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped us acquire. These have provided our students with tangible tools to manage their feelings. Instead of acting out or withdrawing, they now have a productive way to process their emotions. I have seen students who were previously struggling with focus and anxiety find a sense of peace and stability. This has not only improved their individual well-being but has also had a positive ripple effect on the entire classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1756226296066,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-and-building-community-for/9463120/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm and Building Community for Future Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4193842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333548849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-emert"},{"teacherId":4193842,"projectId":9267236,"letterContent":"I am writing with immense gratitude to thank you for funding my project, \"Celebrate With Me\" The boxes of new supplies arrived last week, and the excitement in the room was electric. The students literally cheered as we opened the packages.\r\n\r\nYour generous donations have made it possible for us to have the materials to celebrate with my students. Having the resources for my students has made a world of difference. \r\n\r\nThank you for making a real, tangible difference in the lives of my students. We are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1752506044468,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-with-me/9267236/","projectTitle":"Celebrate With Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4193842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333548849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-emert"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90211","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":362,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":57.2,"schoolId":90211,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Washington Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Washington Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/allentown-city-school-district/washington-elementary-school/90211"}