{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Paxinosa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8669959,"projectId":10469298,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us add new books to our library! My students are so excited to have fresh, engaging books to explore. These new texts give us opportunities to work on important reading skills such as identifying the main idea and key details, making predictions, using context clues to understand new vocabulary, and making connections between the text and our own lives. They also allow us to talk about characters, their feelings and choices, and the lessons we can learn from their experiences.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks a little different each day. Sometimes we read together as a class, sometimes I read aloud while students follow along, and other times students choose books that interest them and read independently or with a partner. I love watching students find a book that they genuinely enjoy and seeing them become excited to share what they are reading with their classmates. Some of my more reluctant readers have especially enjoyed having new choices, because finding a book that matches their interests can make such a difference in their confidence and willingness to read.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make reading exciting for my students. Your generosity is giving them more opportunities to discover new stories, build important reading skills, and develop a love of books that I hope stays with them for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1787141643832,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-feelings/10469298/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8669959_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768841474460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8669959"},{"teacherId":10416190,"projectId":10321212,"letterContent":"Our afterschool soccer program at Paxinosa Elementary School is giving students more than a chance to play—it is giving them a place to belong, build confidence, and grow!\r\n\r\nThrough this program, our students are staying active, forming friendships, and learning the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. They are practicing how to encourage one another, celebrate successes, and work through challenges together.\r\n\r\nFor families who face barriers to organized sports, having this opportunity right here at school makes a meaningful difference. Our program provides a safe, welcoming space where students can develop their skills and feel part of a team.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping make these experiences possible. The equipment you provide supports engaging practices and gives our students the tools they need to participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' health, happiness, and confidence. You are helping our Paxinosa Pumas grow—on the field and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1782483361137,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-our-students-moving/10321212/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Our Students MOVING!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eberhardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416190"},{"teacherId":9133862,"projectId":10308236,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have a dedicated space and essential tools to help them manage stress and navigate big emotions during the school day.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we strive to maintain an environment where students feel calm, cool, and collected. However, learning to regulate emotions is a journey, and when feelings become overwhelming, having the right resources makes all the difference. Thanks to your contribution, our new \"Calm Corner\" is complete with a cozy bean bag chair and clear calming strategy posters . This provides a safe, designated spot for students to pause, reflect, and reset.\r\n\r\nThe books on emotional regulation give my students meaningful insights into how they are feeling, offering actionable strategies they can apply when they need to gather themselves. Additionally, the fidget tools provide a tangible focus to help ground their thoughts when anxiety or frustration arises.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources ensure that emotional moments don't derail a student's entire day. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, students now have the independence and tools to self-regulate, debrief, and return to learning ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts the emotional well-being and academic growth of my students every single day. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1780509229405,"projectUrl":"project/calm-cool-and-collected/10308236/","projectTitle":"Calm, Cool and Collected!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berkowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9133862_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778677868801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9133862"},{"teacherId":10416213,"projectId":10052847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Operation Stay Cozy\" Project! \r\n\r\nOur supplies have started to arrive and we know our families and students will be so appreciative and warm this winter.\r\n\r\nMost of our students walk to school, and those that don't have to spend time at the bus stop on the cold mornings in winter. The hats, gloves and scarves will keep them warm, safe and healthy!\r\n\r\nWe are having parent conferences in October and will be making sure that the supplies are given to those families in need of these resources.\r\n\r\nThank you again from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1778242697869,"projectUrl":"project/operation-stay-cozy/10052847/","projectTitle":"Operation Stay Cozy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416213"},{"teacherId":10597837,"projectId":10500446,"letterContent":"The first day of class was filled with smiles, excitement, and a sense of comfort as students entered a welcoming classroom filled with thoughtful touches, including a snack basket, a clean and inviting space, a new comfortable chair, and a sensory cloud. The beginning of the school year can be challenging, especially with benchmark assessments, new routines, and so many new beginnings. However, the smiles and facial expressions I saw throughout the day showed me that each student felt a sense of comfort, care, and belonging while in my classroom and taking on those challenging tasks. These small comforts can make a meaningful difference for students as they navigate the demands of a new school year. Thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom and for helping create an environment where they can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. We are off to a wonderful start, and I am so excited to see what this year brings!","fullyFundedDate":1787275960689,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-learning/10500446/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10597837"},{"teacherId":8669959,"projectId":10042073,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new supplies in our classroom! The glue sticks have helped make our hands-on projects and daily activities run much more smoothly, and the prizes have been a fun way to celebrate students when they are working hard, showing kindness, and making good choices. Even the little things can make a big difference in our classroom. My students love getting to choose a small prize and are always so excited to see what is available. These resources help make learning more engaging and give my students something to look forward to. We will continue using them throughout the year as we learn, create, and celebrate our classroom successes together.","fullyFundedDate":1778178698626,"projectUrl":"project/glued-to-learning-until-june/10042073/","projectTitle":"Glued to Learning Until June","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8669959_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768841474460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8669959"},{"teacherId":1809918,"projectId":10061789,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. All a teacher ever wants is for their students to succeed. In order to do that, we try our best to provide them with everything they need to achieve that success.\r\n\r\nTeaching in a Title 1 school makes it difficult to ask the parents to supply the necessary items for school. They are already bearing the strain of providing for their families on limited salaries. I don't ever send a supply request home to my families. Instead, I watch all summer for sales at the big box stores and buy folders, glue sticks, dry erase supplies, etc. When my students step into school on the first day, I want them to be excited to learn and feel as though they have all the tools they need.\r\n\r\nHeadphones are an absolute blessing. We have a few online programs that the students are required to use. Sitting next to each other, it becomes difficult to concentrate when the person sitting next to you is also working on a digital program. These headphones will allow my students to focus on their work and have the ability to concentrate on what they are being asked to do.","fullyFundedDate":1778081009026,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-quiet-work-time/10061789/","projectTitle":"Calm and Quiet Work Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gifford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1809918_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692101559361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1809918"},{"teacherId":9133862,"projectId":10287515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Thanks to your support, our 2nd-grade classroom library has officially been transformed into a vibrant, cozy reading sanctuary, and our young readers could not be more excited.\r\n\r\nIn 2nd grade, reading instruction shifts toward deeper comprehension, building fluency, and expanding vocabulary. With these new high-interest books, my students are reading more and leaning to love to read! Because these books are matched to their exact reading levels and interests, my students can focus on these higher-level skills while being more interested in what they are reading. \r\n\r\nDaily reading time in our room is full of energy and joy! During Independent Reading, students grab their self-selected books and head to their favorite spots. The two new bean bag chairs have easily become the most coveted seats in the room—having a comfortable, flexible space allows them to settle in, relax, and stay engaged in their books for longer stretches. You will see students curled up in chapter books, partners whispering through shared reads, and eager hands reaching for the next book in a series.\r\n\r\nThese books and seating options will continue to spark a love for reading in my 2nd graders this year and for many classes to come. Thank you for making this possible for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779462246284,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-reading/10287515/","projectTitle":"Fostering Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berkowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9133862_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778677868801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9133862"},{"teacherId":2134316,"projectId":10030381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these read aloud books to our classroom. The day they arrived students were filled with excitement and could not wait to see what books we were adding to our library. \r\nI chose some of my favorites from the list and we read them aloud. We read 2-3 books at a time and the students were so attentive. It isn't always easy to hold 5 year old attention for very long but seeing how excited they were for books filled my heart with joy. When we read one particular book in a series, they begged to read the others! They are still talking about some of these stories days/weeks later. \r\nAfter we read the books, some of us did book reviews and wrote about our favorite books. I will be sending you pictures of these writings so you can enjoy their excitement also. \r\nIn a world filled with technology, it can be hard sometimes to get students excited about literacy. These read alouds will be added to our collection to share with the students as they arrive in our curriculum/themes or \"just because\" when we need a good book. They will be loved by many Kindergarten classrooms to come. \r\n\r\nThan you for supporting our classroom and future generations of readers!","fullyFundedDate":1773834301816,"projectUrl":"project/today-a-reader-tomorrow-a-leader-in-kin/10030381/","projectTitle":"Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McQueen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2134316_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783508287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcqueen"},{"teacherId":1809918,"projectId":10055074,"letterContent":"I cannot even begin to thank you for helping to make this all possible. Through this project, I was able to purchase some cold weather essentials for my class. I was able to buy socks, tissues, chapstick, chapstick holders, and lotion for each student. All of these items were bagged up and sent home with each one of them. The sounds of excitement and the smiles on their faces said it all. The \"thank yous\" echoed throughout the room as I handed each student their bag.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the personal supplies, I was also able to purchase snacks for the classroom as well. Students cannot learn when their bellies are grumbling all day. These snacks have been such a blessing. With your generosity, I purchased 3 snack bins to hold the snacks and make them easily accessible for my students right on our back counter. These bins also help with the keeping out the random mice that like to come around looking for their own snacks!\r\n\r\nI think my students are absolutely amazing. Their resiliency is something to be admired. They are very hard workers. Even through adversity, they come to school with smiles on their faces every day. They are so very deserving of this gift.\r\n\r\nI plan on keeping these bins stocked with snacks. This will probably come from my pocket, but it is the least I can do after getting such a generous donation. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1769373824759,"projectUrl":"project/warm-toes-full-bellies-and-warm-hearts/10055074/","projectTitle":"Warm Toes, Full Bellies, and Warm Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gifford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1809918_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692101559361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1809918"},{"teacherId":4645763,"projectId":10048746,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our school environment has undergone a subtle but profound shift. While snacks, wipes, and tissues might seem like everyday items, to our students, they represent a classroom that is safe, prepared, and focused on their well-being.\r\n\r\nThe impact of the new snack reserves was immediate. We are using these resources to ensure that no student has to try and learn on an empty stomach, particularly during our high-energy afterschool programs.\r\n\r\nA Specific Moment: Last week, during our afterschool science club, I noticed a student sitting quietly, looking tired. After I offered him a snack from our new stash, his energy completely shifted. Ten minutes later, he was back at the table, collaborating with his peers. Having that resource on hand meant his day didn't end in burnout, but in a breakthrough.\r\n\r\nWhen the delivery of Clorox wipes and tissues arrived, the relief from both students and staff was palpable.","fullyFundedDate":1769227196564,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-students-fed-and-healthy/10048746/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Students Fed and Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DEmilio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4645763_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502655574991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4645763"},{"teacherId":2955815,"projectId":9723121,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such a wonderful donation to our classroom! The Tonie Box has been a wonderful edition to our listening center and the students have fully engaged with the materials each day!! I was able to do several recordings with skill specific things that the students would benefit from such as decodable readers they could listen too, our short stories, and enrichment texts that are a little challenging but exposing the students to the text. \r\n\r\nThe students have loved being able to utilize it each day at a listening center and engaging in such fun activities!! Thank you again so much for the wonderful addition to our classroom and your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1767193256718,"projectUrl":"project/listening-center-for-small-groups/9723121/","projectTitle":"Listening Center for Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Markert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2955815_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469240379513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2955815"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90632","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":576,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.5,"schoolId":90632,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Paxinosa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Paxinosa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/easton-area-school-district/paxinosa-elementary-school/90632"}