{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cornell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7574736,"projectId":9615573,"letterContent":"I just started putting the organizers together during my free time. I added one to our Makerspace room and loaded it up with books and paper. There are times when students are working on projects and some finish the assigned step early and need something else to do. \r\n\r\nWith this organizer in the room, they can get extra paper to draw or pick from some of the books featured and read. I put a few graphic novels in the drawers because my students love to read graphic novels. I also put in a few higher grade books as well as a few early reader books. I am hoping that students will continue to love reading as well as the usual things we do in my STEAM elementary classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762265359979,"projectUrl":"project/organize-the-steam-classroom/9615573/","projectTitle":"Organize the STEAM classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7574736_orig.jpg?crop=1368,1367,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630234305085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-neill-stem"},{"teacherId":204641,"projectId":9274158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom and my students. The rug, book bins, and reading cushions really helped to create a new and exciting space.\r\nThe students were really excited to see the new additions to the library. The book bins helped me reorganize the library and highlight books the students are interested in reading.\r\nThe reading cushions helped to make spaces for students throughout the library for multiple grades of students and the new library rug is a great space for reading as a class.\r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1746471070887,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-and-comfortable-reading-area/9274158/","projectTitle":"Colorful and Comfortable Reading Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp204641_orig.jpg?crop=608,608,x348,y124&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590713311674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mklein"},{"teacherId":2660279,"projectId":9299483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project, \"Unlocking the fun: Escape Rooms\". With your support, our classroom was able to purchase the escape game kit and materials we needed to turn learning into an adventure!.\r\nBecause of you, my students didn't just solve puzzles; they engaged in critical thinking, collaborative teamwork, and creative problem-solving in a way that truly ignited their excitement for the subject. They had a blast working together to decode clues and overcome challenges, all while reinforcing key concepts from our English curriculum.\r\nI have attached some photos of our classroom escape room in action so you can see the students' enthusiasm for yourself. Seeing their faces light up as they broke into the final lock was an incredible moment. It's a memory they will cherish, and a lesson they won't forget.\r\nThank you again for believing in my vision and for your commitment to innovative education. You have made a real and measurable difference in my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746455799675,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-fun-escape-rooms/9299483/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Fun: Escape Rooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geouque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2660279_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616686403930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2660279"},{"teacherId":2660279,"projectId":9320472,"letterContent":"WOW! Our class has been loving our new flexible seating. I can't thank you enough for your generosity and helping create a cozy classroom environment. Our new flexible seating options, such as the wobble stools and floor cushions, have truly transformed our classroom. Students are more engaged, focused, and can choose the seating that best supports their learning style for different activities. Students absolutely love having the choice of where and how they sit, and you can really see the difference it makes in their ability to concentrate and manage their energy during lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1746555642926,"projectUrl":"project/organization-and-comfort/9320472/","projectTitle":"Organization and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geouque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2660279_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616686403930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2660279"},{"teacherId":2660279,"projectId":9068541,"letterContent":"Thank you for the wonderful donation to my classroom. My students and I have enjoyed reading and completing activities to celebrate their superpower of bilingualism! It is magical to see my students' faces light up when they see books featuring characters that visually resemble themselves. This has been incredibly impactful for building self-esteem and fostering a sense of belonging. They love going to the reading center and being able to read in both English and their native language! Learning has come to life for my sweet English language learners because of generous people like you.","fullyFundedDate":1742913826797,"projectUrl":"project/bilingualism-is-a-superpower/9068541/","projectTitle":"Bilingualism is a SUPERPOWER","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geouque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2660279_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616686403930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2660279"},{"teacherId":7574736,"projectId":9308093,"letterContent":"Third grade has been using the 3D pens after much anticipation. Some find using the pens therapeutic and so satisfying. They are amazed that what they can make can be taken off the page and then taken home. \r\n\r\nFirst, students learned how to create letters to get a feel for the 3D pen and then try to make the letters connect to each other or stand up as well as making them more stable and less stringy. \r\n\r\nNext, students are working on creating gnomes from a tutorial on the 3Doodler website. these gnomes will be more 3D and stand up. They'll learn how to connect different pieces together to make the finished product - a gnome that can stand up. The students especially appreciate the unique colors of filament to decorate their gnomes.","fullyFundedDate":1746544999600,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-3d-pen-filament-and-wood-3d-fil/9308093/","projectTitle":"Colorful 3D Pen Filament and Wood 3D Filament","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7574736_orig.jpg?crop=1368,1367,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630234305085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-neill-stem"},{"teacherId":7574736,"projectId":8303732,"letterContent":"While originally I had wanted to purchase Cubelets, they weren't available to order when the funding came through. Instead I ordered hexbug nano's for my classroom. I used these for the first time with my 2nd graders after they had just completed another STEM project. One of my students had used these bugs before, but the rest of the class hadn't seen them yet. \r\n\r\nStudents were challenged with keeping the vibrating bug from running off their table. Students worked in groups of 2 or 3 that I chose. The class often has to learn how to work with other students who are not necessarily their best friends - though even working with a friend can be a challenge. Students had to build walls out of cardboard and tape as well as using the existing rubber blockades that come with the hexbug sets. The larger the arena built, the bigger hexbug they get to use. The arena had to be completely enclosed before they got a bug to use. If the bug escaped, students were not allowed to use their hands to block or pick up the bug. Many found using pencils, scissors or cardboard worked to handle the vibrating bugs. \r\n\r\nStudents loved this project and asked to use the bugs again. I love that they were using their engineering design skills to build walls and arenas.","fullyFundedDate":1720752485668,"projectUrl":"project/robots-for-early-elementary-students/8303732/","projectTitle":"Robots for Early Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7574736_orig.jpg?crop=1368,1367,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630234305085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-neill-stem"},{"teacherId":7574736,"projectId":9049551,"letterContent":"Our elementary STEAM classroom thanks you for your donation of technology. As soon as we received the headphones with microphones, they were put to use. Both the 5th grade and 6th grade classes were working on projects involving recording their voices to either narrate a story or to describe how their roller coasters worked or their space rovers. It helps so much to have these special headphones to capture their voices since there might be an entire class working away and all that background noise can drown out the student trying to record. I also put up the headphone tree and students thought it was really cool. It is especially helpful for my younger and shorter students who can't always see into my headphone bin that sits on top of my laptop storage unit.","fullyFundedDate":1742903544995,"projectUrl":"project/steam-classroom-improvements/9049551/","projectTitle":"STEAM Classroom Improvements","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7574736_orig.jpg?crop=1368,1367,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630234305085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-neill-stem"},{"teacherId":7574736,"projectId":8932593,"letterContent":"Students were amazed by the button pins that they made this week. Since Friday was 3-14 or Pi day, we worked with circles - measuring, drawing, discussing, and calculating the ratio of circumference over diameter. Students then decorated the circle paper templates for their buttons with their own characters or designs. Then students watched the magic of putting their circle into the button maker and following the multiple steps to put the pieces in the machine and pressing them together. Students proudly wore their buttons around the school and home.","fullyFundedDate":1734547816553,"projectUrl":"project/future-product-designers-in-training/8932593/","projectTitle":"Future Product Designers in Training","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7574736_orig.jpg?crop=1368,1367,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630234305085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-neill-stem"},{"teacherId":2660279,"projectId":8934260,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Project-based learning (PBL) offers many benefits to English language learners, including hands-on activities, peer interaction, rich language use, and a chance to explore personal interests and collaborate with classmates. My ELL students feel a sense of pride and accomplishment while completing project-based learning activities that correspond with our learning objectives. \r\n\r\nSome of the projects we completed were learning about traditions and the Macy's Day Parade. Afterward, we made our balloons for the parade. My Kindergarteners were also able to put on a reader's theater of \"The Gingerbread Man.\" We have also been able to go on virtual field trips to the rainforest, national parks, and space. These educational experiences enhance their education and are engaging. Thank you for helping me be able to provide the resources for our project-based learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1731343349491,"projectUrl":"project/project-based-learning-activities-spark/8934260/","projectTitle":"Project Based Learning Activities Spark Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geouque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2660279_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616686403930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2660279"},{"teacherId":204641,"projectId":8821220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my students and the school library. This grant created an entire new section in the library that students are able to access. The books purchased were in three languages that my students speak at home. Being able to check these books out enables my students to share their library with their families. \r\nIt is hard to find resources in Portuguese and Arabic and this project was able to provide resources in both those languages. \r\nThe students have been really excited to read and check out the books. Thank you so much for giving my students access to books they would not have had without your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1727887140597,"projectUrl":"project/multi-lingual-books-for-ell-students/8821220/","projectTitle":"Multi-Lingual Books for ELL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp204641_orig.jpg?crop=608,608,x348,y124&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590713311674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mklein"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41990","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":289,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.7,"schoolId":41990,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cornell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cornell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/cornell-school-district/cornell-educational-center/41990"}