{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Side Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8495613,"projectId":10043101,"letterContent":"A big thank you for the big music rug!! It is the perfect size for my classroom. The students and I are excited to use this rug to play games quickly in our music lessons! I love that it is not only a pretty rug but also serves as a learning tool for music students. It's just one more tool to help my students work on music literacy. My goal is to expose them to the information in many different modes so they can be confident readers of music. Thanks to your generosity our school year just got better!","fullyFundedDate":1777979998619,"projectUrl":"project/music-class-rug-to-promote-music-literac/10043101/","projectTitle":"Music Class Rug To Promote Music Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lauren Forgas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8495613_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729092908212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forgasmusic"},{"teacherId":8495613,"projectId":10235949,"letterContent":"I'm so excited to implement the new digital resources I just purchased on Teachers Pay Teachers! I was able to get fingering charts for the whole band, band warm ups, open string warm ups, beginner fiddle tunes, rhythm games, pitch practice games, D major scale warm ups, G major scale warm up and some music games! \r\n\r\nThese resources will help spice up our rehearsals, make \"snow day\" activities more engaging, and class time fun for everyone!\r\n\r\nI can't wait to see the progress of my students growth with reading music. I'm determined to help them become strong musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1777978822212,"projectUrl":"project/boost-music-literacy-in-beginner-band-an/10235949/","projectTitle":"Boost Music Literacy in Beginner Band and Orchestra","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lauren Forgas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8495613_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729092908212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forgasmusic"},{"teacherId":5896300,"projectId":10210922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Food Group book project. My students were very excited to add these books to the library. When I put them on the shelves, they were checked out within minutes. They loved having the books in both English and Spanish. \r\n\r\nSince they were added to our school library, these books will go through the hands of many students for years to come. These books are great additions for my students. We appreciate each person who donated to this project. You are adding smiles to the faces of many.","fullyFundedDate":1778092580976,"projectUrl":"project/food-group-books/10210922/","projectTitle":"Food Group Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5896300_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x1824,y906&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669905277034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5896300"},{"teacherId":8495613,"projectId":10234365,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing resources for my school band! My students are always so grateful to learn and I'm happy to provide them with high quality music opportunities. \r\n\r\nWe will be using the percussion equipment in our upcoming May concert. I'm pleased to have some new upgraded mouthpieces as well so that my students can sound their best when they are first learning to play. \r\n\r\nNext year, I plan to implement even more music literacy! I want to use the new music theory books to offer a flipped classroom type of experience. They can do some learning at home and bring it back to school o and arm prizes! I did this a little this year and it worked great. I'm excited to have resources ready to use!","fullyFundedDate":1777986063576,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-with-music/10234365/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds With Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lauren Forgas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8495613_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729092908212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forgasmusic"},{"teacherId":8495613,"projectId":10236213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sharing with my band and orchestra students! I'm so pleased I was able to get a prize box refill and provide some fun incentives. They love having the challenge of practice and reading new levels in instrument karate. The prizes they earn are a great motivator to their practicing at home!\r\n\r\nThey will love getting new pencils! Especially the unique treble clef pencils! They love picking out music themed stickers and music keychains to decorate their instrument cases. \r\n\r\nThey proudly walk the halls with their instruments and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1777994749906,"projectUrl":"project/musical-instrument-karate-prizes/10236213/","projectTitle":"Musical Instrument Karate Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lauren Forgas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8495613_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729092908212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forgasmusic"},{"teacherId":10479820,"projectId":10196850,"letterContent":"Our classroom has already started putting these new resources to great use, and the impact has been immediate. One of my favorite moments happened during a small-group review activity. Students used the new whiteboards to solve problems collaboratively, showing their thinking step-by-step. What stood out was how much more willing they were to participate—students who are usually hesitant to speak up were eager to write their answers and share them with the group. The highlighters have also been a game-changer, helping students break down reading passages and identify key information more confidently.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, especially the snacks and colorful supplies, their excitement was undeniable. It created a sense of care and community—they felt supported and motivated knowing that others had invested in their learning environment. The snacks, in particular, have helped maintain focus during longer lessons, giving students the energy they need to stay engaged.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're continuing to build on this momentum. Students will be using the whiteboards for ongoing problem-solving challenges and peer teaching activities, while the highlighters will support deeper reading comprehension work. We're also starting a project where students analyze texts and present their findings, using these tools to organize and communicate their ideas clearly. These resources are not just supplies—they are helping create a more interactive, supportive, and engaging classroom where every student feels empowered to participate and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1777979106009,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/10196850/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blosser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10479820_orig.jpg?crop=1041,1041,x332,y544&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776260410501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missblosser"},{"teacherId":4640867,"projectId":10190896,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project for essential supplies. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to pencil cases, binders, STEM materials, and cover sheets that help keep them organized and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Students are more prepared and confident because they have the tools they need, and our STEM materials have encouraged hands-on learning, creativity, and problem-solving. Having these resources readily available has helped our classroom run more smoothly and has allowed students to stay focused on their learning.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and support. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776106902926,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies/10190896/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaMark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4640867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592415054535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lamark"},{"teacherId":4640867,"projectId":10160268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, we were able to receive a gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers, which will allow me to purchase engaging, high-quality resources for my students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution will have a direct impact on our classroom by helping me bring in new materials that support learning, creativity, and student growth. I am excited to use these resources to enhance lessons and provide meaningful experiences for my students.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to education. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776097169521,"projectUrl":"project/enrichment-materials-needed/10160268/","projectTitle":"Enrichment Materials Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaMark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4640867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592415054535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lamark"},{"teacherId":5896300,"projectId":10149829,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my Let's Read book project. My students were so excited to see the books from this project added to our school library's collection. Getting new books added to the library is exciting and seeing the excitement on my student's faces is a great feeling. These popular titles have already flown off the shelves of the school library and students are waiting for their turn to read them. \r\n\r\nThank you for bringing joy to their time in the library and excitement to their reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773836352671,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/10149829/","projectTitle":"Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5896300_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x1824,y906&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669905277034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5896300"},{"teacherId":5896300,"projectId":10149794,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my Books for Everyone project. These books were requested to add to our library collection for my Spanish speaking students. Our school is very diverse and many of our students speak a language outside of English. Adding these books to our collection allows my students to feel included. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping them feel accepted into our school. My students were so happy to see these books added to the library for their use. Their smiles were worth a thousand words.","fullyFundedDate":1773835221829,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-everyone/10149794/","projectTitle":"Books for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5896300_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x1824,y906&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669905277034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5896300"},{"teacherId":5896300,"projectId":10092251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Dream Big, Little One book project. My students were so excited to be able to add these books to our library collection at school. Seeing their smiles and excitement is so refreshing and really warms my heart. \r\n\r\nWhen students can see themselves in the books they are reading, it makes a huge impact and allows them to see their potential in the world. They are able to see that someone just like them helped to change the world and make the world a better place. Thank you for helping to reinforce their dreams through books and reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773857040646,"projectUrl":"project/dream-big-little-one/10092251/","projectTitle":"Dream Big, Little One","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5896300_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x1824,y906&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669905277034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5896300"},{"teacherId":9780272,"projectId":9656210,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to my calm down corner. I am so thankful that I now have a space that I am able to provide to students that helps them feel safe and to assist in their emotional regulation.\r\n\r\nI wish I could have captured the joy on my students' faces when they walked into my classroom and saw my new flexible seating. I have also always wanted light covers, but I don't think I ever realized just how much of a difference they would make in my classroom. The blocking of the bright fluorescent light and the calming blue hue that it not adds to my room just adds to the environment I have been able to create with your generous donations. I am forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1765205038638,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-ms-calm-down-corner/9656210/","projectTitle":"Mrs. M’s Calm Down Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mellinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9780272"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89516","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":603,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.7,"schoolId":89516,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South Side Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South Side Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/central-dauphin-school-district/south-side-elementary-school/89516"}