{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clearfield Area Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8428293,"projectId":9082757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project for new K-2 basketballs. They were a hit with students, held up great for our basketball unit, and were the perfect size. Students were able to better control the ball as we practiced ball handling. They also were much more successful shooting them into the main hoops since they are so much lighter. While our intent was to use them with our younger K-2 students, we ended up giving them as a choice for our older students and a lot of them preferred them to have greater success! Thank you so much for helping us to provide these for our students. They will be useful for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1746447400097,"projectUrl":"project/basketballs-for-k-2/9082757/","projectTitle":"Basketballs for K-2","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8428293"},{"teacherId":7127389,"projectId":10032746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our students and my project! Books as prizes during Read Across America Week just make sense - and it helps get students excited about reading! Through projects like this one, we have been able to get so many fun, new books into the hands of students.\r\n\r\nEach year our small Read Across America Week team tries to add fun new activities to our week to keep students excited about reading. Having prizes available for little challenges - we did Drop Everything and Read winners, Bingo, etc. - makes it extra fun for kids.\r\n\r\nThank you again - we could not do it without donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1773853078446,"projectUrl":"project/read-across-america-week-20/10032746/","projectTitle":"Read Across America Week 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628094766988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jaymespence"},{"teacherId":7127389,"projectId":9820363,"letterContent":"Students and teachers both loved our Story Book Walks as a new activity during Read Across America Week this year!\r\n\r\nTo make the Story Book Walk, we pulled apart 2 copies of the same book, glued them to large paper in order, and numbered them. Then we spread a book along the walls downstairs, upstairs, and in the cafeteria. They were also laminated to save for future years.\r\n\r\nClasses traveled from page to page reading the stories in each location throughout the week. And then with our third copy of each book - one classroom won it to add to their classroom library.\r\n\r\nThis was a fun new activity for Read Across America Week that we will definitely be doing next year - thanks to awesome donors like you. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769020369536,"projectUrl":"project/storybook-walk-project/9820363/","projectTitle":"Storybook Walk Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628094766988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jaymespence"},{"teacherId":7127389,"projectId":10038722,"letterContent":"Students and teachers both loved our Story Book Walks as a new activity during Read Across America Week this year!\r\n\r\nTo make the Story Book Walk, we pulled apart 2 copies of the same book, glued them to large paper in order, and numbered them. Then we spread a book along the walls downstairs, upstairs, and in the cafeteria. They were also laminated to save for future years.\r\n\r\nClasses traveled from page to page reading the stories in each location throughout the week. And then with our third copy of each book - one classroom won it to add to their classroom library.\r\n\r\nThis was a fun new activity for Read Across America Week that we will definitely be doing next year - thanks to awesome donors like you. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771610224663,"projectUrl":"project/storybook-walk-20/10038722/","projectTitle":"Storybook Walk 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628094766988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jaymespence"},{"teacherId":10315652,"projectId":9837493,"letterContent":"Thank you doesn't feel big enough for the impact you've made in our classroom. Because of your generosity, our learning space is more organized, and focused.\r\n\r\nOur headphone adapters are in constant use during reading and math rotations. Students plug in independently and dive into digital lessons. The iPad storage station has completely transformed our classroom routine — devices are organized, protected, and ready to go each morning. We're spending less time untangling cords and more time learning!\r\nThe privacy desk dividers have been a game-changer during writing time and assessments. \r\nAnd our magnetic display boards? Students beam with pride when their work is showcased. After finishing a personal narrative project, we displayed final drafts on the magnets, and students invited classmates over to read their stories. \r\n\r\nRight now, we're beginning a research-based nonfiction project. Students will use the iPads to gather information, take digital notes, and create final presentations. The headphone adapters will allow them to watch informational videos and listen to articles independently. When projects are complete, we'll proudly display key elements on our magnetic boards so everyone can celebrate their hard work.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a smoother, calmer, and more empowering learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764613622599,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-technology-safe-and-our-mind/9837493/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Technology Safe and Our Minds focused.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Showers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10315652"},{"teacherId":8621125,"projectId":9892826,"letterContent":"The building blocks that my classroom received have sparked so much excitement in my students. The have time most mornings which is dedicated just to Legos, blocks, and building tiles; this allows all students to utilize STEM skills either independently or as part of a group. \r\n\r\nThe other materials donated are used throughout the day as part of small group learning and during free play activities. My students particularly love to use Playdough as a tactile way to build sight words and practice letter and number formation.","fullyFundedDate":1764606702276,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-stem-manipulatives/9892826/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten STEM Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Squires","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8621125_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704753653863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8621125"},{"teacherId":8499976,"projectId":9283793,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials, our cheer program has already begun to grow stronger, safer, and more organized. The first aid supplies and hydration packets are now essential parts of both our sidelines and practices, ensuring that the athletes stay healthy, energized, and ready to perform with confidence. The new rolling bag has made traveling to home and away games so much easier—we can pack everything quickly and efficiently, and nothing gets lost or forgotten.\r\nThe tripod has been one of the most impactful resources. We've been using it daily to film cheers, dances, stunts, and tumbling so the athletes can watch themselves, receive feedback, and set goals for improvement. It has introduced a whole new level of professionalism and self‑reflection to our practices.\r\nThe shelving organizer has already transformed our storage space. Uniform pieces, binders, poms, and equipment all have dedicated places now, helping us stay organized and giving the team a sense of pride in their program.","fullyFundedDate":1746447400303,"projectUrl":"project/leading-the-herd/9283793/","projectTitle":"Leading the Herd","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peacock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8499976_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683542056433","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8499976"},{"teacherId":10394984,"projectId":9977331,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for being generous and understanding how important education is. My students are now able to have independent instruction practice on their level silently. This allowed me to work one-on-one with other students on skills that they need more instruction with. \r\nMy students are also able to listen to books for pleasure that are on their level. Prior to this, they have never been able to do this. They are very excited that they can enjoy independent reading with technology. Again, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1767982963343,"projectUrl":"project/need-silence-for-independent-work-on-stu/9977331/","projectTitle":"Need Silence for Independent Work on Student’s Ability Level","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10394984"},{"teacherId":7127389,"projectId":10021188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to provide hygiene items to our students! We've always done deodorant and feminine products in the past for our 5th grade students during their growth and development lesson, but there is a such a greater need in our area than for just 5th graders once per year.\r\n\r\nNow, when teaching 4th-6th grade health, we will be able to offer students much more variety in products. This will help them come to school clean, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students in this way!","fullyFundedDate":1768618467953,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-items-for-4th-6th-graders/10021188/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Items for 4th-6th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628094766988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jaymespence"},{"teacherId":7127389,"projectId":9896446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project and helping us get much needed supplies for field day! Our students look forward to field day all year long, and it is so fun to improve it and add fun things each year!\r\n\r\nStudents will be so excited about the new snow cone machine we got - so the cups will be such a help!\r\n\r\nA crowd favorite is always the inflatables that we rent - having tarps to keep things less muddy and safer will make such a difference.\r\n\r\nNew obstacle course items and team building relays will be a really fun addition to keep things fresh.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us put on this special event for our school!","fullyFundedDate":1765393164520,"projectUrl":"project/field-day-2025-2026/9896446/","projectTitle":"Field Day 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628094766988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jaymespence"},{"teacherId":7127389,"projectId":9689082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project to get our girls basketball players sweatshirts. The girls were SO excited to see them and receive them. They are such nice quality and we've gotten so many compliments.\r\n\r\nThe warm sweatshirts have been so appreciated on our long cold bus rides and they've also come in handy on chilly days at school to look like a team. \r\n\r\nWe would never be able to provide our hardworking athletes with gear like this without awesome donors like you and DonorsChoose! You are so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1765316218936,"projectUrl":"project/girls-basketball-team-sweatshirts/9689082/","projectTitle":"Girls Basketball Team Sweatshirts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628094766988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jaymespence"},{"teacherId":10303965,"projectId":9887478,"letterContent":"My students have been reading and engaged in the reading process since having this project funded. Thank you for supporting a classroom of leaders through the enjoyment of reading. Though your support we are encouraging academic excellence, critical thinking skills, lifelong learning, creativity and imagination, and enhanced communication skills. Reading provides students a gateway ti growth and a lifestyle that encourages transformation through exploration using the mind. Lifelong learners begins with confident ready readers!","fullyFundedDate":1764606778511,"projectUrl":"project/readers-to-leaders/9887478/","projectTitle":"Readers to Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10303965_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760092456064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303965"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89356","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1067,"numTeachers":91,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":94,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":58.3,"schoolId":89356,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clearfield Area Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clearfield Area Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/clearfield-area-school-district/clearfield-elementary-school/89356"}