{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Second District Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9269933,"projectId":9548162,"letterContent":"The materials in this project are so helpful! With the addition of dice, markers, and scissors, students have been able to get creative in the music room. Assessment can happen in a way that feels like having fun!\r\n\r\nSome of our favorite instruments are boomwhackers and rhythm sticks. The new instruments have been able to replace ones that are worn out. Now we can ensure every student has an instrument.\r\n\r\nSome of our recent projects include learning rhythms with rhythm sticks, using boomwhackers in our chorus concert, and a dice game for Thanksgiving note naming. We also have new storage that makes our room look neater and allows for easy access.","fullyFundedDate":1760446573705,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-games-and-music-making/9548162/","projectTitle":"Prizes, Games, and Music Making!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heckathorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9269933_orig.jpg?crop=624,624,x156,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721870148064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269933"},{"teacherId":8216330,"projectId":9514908,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing cozy and comforting items for my first grade classroom! The students utilize the calming corner space every day and it really helps them relax and regulate themselves to prepare for the day. The comfy chair and canopy definitely make this possible for them! The runner rug is placed on the side of our classroom and the students rave about how soft and cozy it it. The little things like a calming and cozy classroom space, make a huge difference! I have even had other teachers come in and ask if they could relax with our cozy area items, so thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1764380238176,"projectUrl":"project/a-comforting-and-relaxing-space-for-firs/9514908/","projectTitle":"A Comforting and Relaxing Space for First Grader's Big Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hagy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8216330_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731971101118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8216330"},{"teacherId":8216330,"projectId":9930346,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the donation toward useful and helpful items for my classroom. The students were thrilled to receive the items and help around the classroom. The students appreciate the items and love using them to keep the classroom looking nice. I could not believe how excited they were to help use a vacuum, it truly is the little things in life! When I put the tennis balls on the chair legs the students couldn't believe we use tennis balls for this, I explained how much it helps with the noise issues, and they agreed when they saw it first hand! The dry erase board is a fun incentive for them to use to practice \"being the teacher\". Thank you so much for providing such useful items for our first grade classroom! :)","fullyFundedDate":1764699155754,"projectUrl":"project/helpful-and-useful-items-for-our-classro/9930346/","projectTitle":"Helpful and Useful Items for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hagy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8216330_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731971101118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8216330"},{"teacherId":4154952,"projectId":9760108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. I truly cannot thank you enough for the impact these books will have on my classroom—both this year and for many years to come.\r\n\r\nI introduced the books to my students a few days ago, and the excitement was immediate. Getting new books in the classroom feels like Christmas, and my students were amazed that someone would donate money just so they could have new books to read. Because these were chapter books, I introduced each series by reading the first chapter aloud so students could quickly see which books might interest them. I read one chapter from each series you provided—and yes, I did voices! I used silly voices to match the characters, and the students were laughing so hard. I heard comments like, \"That's the book I want—it sounds funny!\" and \"I like crabs, so that one might be good for me.\" The room was buzzing with excitement.\r\n\r\nAfterward, I let the students explore the books on their own. Each child could choose one book to read and then switch it out for another. They were completely engaged and genuinely excited about reading. When it was time to clean up, I heard groans—they did not want to stop reading.\r\n\r\nThe most meaningful moment came from a student who struggles significantly with reading. She came up to me with the biggest smile and proudly told me she had already read the first two books and was moving on to the third. I asked her, \"You can read these books?\" She smiled and said, \"Yes—and I love them.\" Until now, she had been holding onto the same Biscuit book all year, mostly reading it from memory. These books, however, were books she could truly read. She was so proud of herself, and I haven't seen a smile like that from her in a long time. She even gave me the biggest hug.\r\n\r\nYour donation made that moment possible. You gave a struggling reader the tools she needed to feel confident and successful. This is just the beginning of many more moments like hers—and many more readers finding joy and confidence through these books.","fullyFundedDate":1763565525091,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-brighter-futures/9760108/","projectTitle":"Books for Brighter Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4154952_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732157244124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4154952"},{"teacherId":9269933,"projectId":9075831,"letterContent":"We are so thrilled with the gifts you graciously provided to our music classroom! We spent a lot of time reading stories and adding music and instruments to them. This helps us to develop reading skills alongside our musical creativity! We learn to use our voice in different ways as well as playing instruments.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the books arrived, a student stopped into the music room. He read the story with me for the first time! We sang it as an echo, then he was able to sing the story back to me. We discussed options for the future when we use it in class. The story also came with some manipulatives, which he loved!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746669963589,"projectUrl":"project/musical-movement-and-stories/9075831/","projectTitle":"Musical Movement and Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heckathorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9269933_orig.jpg?crop=624,624,x156,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721870148064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269933"},{"teacherId":9970714,"projectId":9178547,"letterContent":"It is with great excitement that my students were able to use all of the new games and materials during indoor recess time. The hope was to give the students more opportunities to socialize together for the half-hour recess block instead of having them playing games on their computers. The first time they saw the new games, they were genuinely excited to get into groups and begin playing. There was wonderful conversation, engagement from all students, and positive interaction. \r\n\r\nI look forward to using these games and materials for years to come during indoor recess time. Moving forward, Monday-Thursday will be no computer days during indoor recess. Students will need to interact and play different games together within the classroom. While Friday I will allow devices to come out, I look forward to seeing students interacting and getting along while playing some of the classic board games that I grew up playing. Over the past several years, I have seen a growing need for more social interaction among students. Particularly after COVID, students have a hard time getting along and interacting appropriately with one another. My hope is that giving them all of these opportunities will allow for this to begin happening. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1745522714603,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess/9178547/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Claspy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9970714"},{"teacherId":1420070,"projectId":8994007,"letterContent":"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous donation. Due to your generosity, my students have been able to enjoy StoryWorks Magazine every other month in our classroom. They then got to take the magazine home and read it with their families.\r\nStudents looked forward to receiving their magazine every other month. They enjoyed the fact that they were reading something other than a schoolbook. Since my students have reading difficulties, this subscription also helped build confidence and excitement in reading. It has been a pleasure to see them grow in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1734230359959,"projectUrl":"project/support-independent-reading/8994007/","projectTitle":"Support Independent Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clements","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1420070_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733510278529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jclements"},{"teacherId":9269933,"projectId":8518821,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to read our project and donate! We are so thankful! Our kids were so surprised, and cannot stop talking about the beautiful rug! A group of 6th graders saw it delivered and were so eager to see it that they helped unbox it and decide how to arrange it. That was so special!\r\n\r\nThe rug has made a significant difference in our music classroom. It is a great incentive for students who don't always sit how they are supposed to; students can only sit on the carpet when they are following expectations! That has been a game changer for behavior! Aside from that, it makes the whole room feel \"happier and cozier,\" in student words. How great is that!","fullyFundedDate":1731518188811,"projectUrl":"project/musical-magic-carpet/8518821/","projectTitle":"Musical Magic Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heckathorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9269933_orig.jpg?crop=624,624,x156,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721870148064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269933"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89427","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":316,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":74,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":64.8,"schoolId":89427,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Second District Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Second District Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/crawford-central-school-district/second-district-elementary-school/89427"}