{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elk Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4555087,"projectId":6328764,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for supporting this project! Having the ability to purchase resources from Teachers Pay Teachers has been such a gift to both my students and me. I have been able to bring new games, activities, and learning experiences into our classroom that keep my kiddos excited and engaged.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, this project also gave me something incredibly valuable—time! Instead of creating everything from scratch, I can find great resources, make them my own, and spend more time focusing on the students in front of me. Thank you for investing not only in my students, but in me as their teacher. Your support truly means so much!","fullyFundedDate":1651502908172,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learning-one-resource-at-a-time/6328764/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learning One Resource at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davenport","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4555087_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735757301524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-davenport"},{"teacherId":4555087,"projectId":9346728,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for helping stock our classroom with supplies we use every single day! These may seem like simple classroom materials, but they truly make such a difference in the way my students are able to learn, participate, and show what they know.\r\n\r\nThe Expo markers have definitely been a favorite! We use our whiteboards constantly during math, and my students love working out problems, showing their thinking, and holding up their boards to share their answers. They even enjoy when I allow them a 1-2 minute doodle time. Our highlighters have also been especially helpful as we work through word problems and learn how to identify the important information before deciding how to solve.\r\n\r\nThe markers and scissors have already been put to good use during science activities, projects, and other work throughout our day. Having these supplies readily available means we can focus on learning instead of worrying about whether we have enough materials to complete an activity.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these supplies are helping my students be active participants in their learning. We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755890408433,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-learn-create-and-collaborate/9346728/","projectTitle":"Tools to Learn, Create, and Collaborate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davenport","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4555087_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735757301524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-davenport"},{"teacherId":4555087,"projectId":9346498,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for helping me add another flexible seating option to our classroom! Flexible seating has always been a favorite with my students, so you can imagine how excited they were when they saw our newest addition!\r\n\r\nMy students love having the opportunity to choose a spot in the classroom where they feel they can do their best work. During independent work and small-group time, they are always excited when I tell them they can choose a flexible seat. It may seem like something small, but giving them that choice makes such a difference. \r\n\r\nThe new seating has already become a popular choice in our classroom! It has given me another option to offer students who may need a different space to stay comfortable, focused, and engaged while they work.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me continue to create a classroom that meets the different needs of all of my kiddos. I am always looking for ways to make our classroom a place where they feel comfortable and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1756226650570,"projectUrl":"project/every-great-mind-deserves-a-great-seat/9346498/","projectTitle":"Every Great Mind Deserves a Great Seat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davenport","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4555087_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735757301524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-davenport"},{"teacherId":4555087,"projectId":9050895,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for helping me add new books to our classroom library! I was so excited to share these books with my students, but seeing their reactions made it even better. They immediately recognized favorite authors and series, and started talking about which books they wanted to read first!\r\n\r\nAs a math and science teacher, building my classroom library has been something I have slowly worked on over the years. I really wanted to add books that my students were asking for and actually excited to read. It has been so fun watching them browse through the new choices and seeing books make their way from student to student.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things is when a student finishes a book and immediately tells someone else, \"You HAVE to read this!\" Those are the little moments that remind me why having access to great books matters so much. Even some of my students who do not always choose reading first have been excited to find something that catches their interest.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me put books into the hands of my kiddos that they truly WANT to read.","fullyFundedDate":1742916306013,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-of-dreams/9050895/","projectTitle":"Building a Library of Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davenport","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4555087_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735757301524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-davenport"},{"teacherId":4555087,"projectId":9050882,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for helping me add new books to our classroom library! I cannot tell you how excited my students were to see all of the new books waiting for them. They immediately started looking through the new books and calling their friends over to show them books they thought they would like. \r\n\r\nAs a math and science teacher, books may not seem like the most obvious resource for my classroom, but creating a love of reading is something that is really important to me. I want my kiddos to have books available that they actually WANT to pick up and read, especially knowing that not every student has the same access to books outside of school.\r\n\r\nIt has been so fun watching the new books make their way around our classroom. Students are recommending them to one another, waiting for certain favorites to be returned, and getting excited when they discover a new series they enjoy. Those little moments are exactly why I wanted to update our library in the first place.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me give my students more choices, more opportunities to read, and hopefully a few new favorite books along the way.","fullyFundedDate":1742091148171,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-to-ignite-young-reade/9050882/","projectTitle":"Building a Library to Ignite Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davenport","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4555087_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735757301524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-davenport"},{"teacherId":4555087,"projectId":9050868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make our classroom library a more organized and inviting space for my students! These resources have been such a fun addition to our room, and my students were so excited to start using them.\r\n\r\nThe turnable bookshelf has made it so much easier for students to see and browse different books. I have loved watching them spin the shelf, look through the different choices, and find books that they may not have noticed before. One of my favorite things has been seeing students recommend books to one another. They will find a book they enjoyed and immediately tell a friend, \"You have to read this one!\" It has been so fun to see that excitement around books happening naturally in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe book scanner has also been a huge hit! The students love being able to check out their own books, and it makes our classroom library feel like their own little library. They get excited about scanning their books, but they are also learning to be responsible for what they borrow and return.\r\n\r\nMore than anything, I wanted our classroom library to be a place where students WANT to spend time and are excited to find their next book. These resources have helped us do exactly that. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me continue to build a classroom where books are celebrated and students are excited about reading.","fullyFundedDate":1746791295839,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-motion-inspiring-readers-one-s/9050868/","projectTitle":"Books in Motion: Inspiring Readers One Spin at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davenport","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4555087_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735757301524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-davenport"},{"teacherId":1199947,"projectId":10116595,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get a classroom small group table. It will be utilized daily for my reading and math groups. Your generosity allows for my students to get more individualized support and attention from me. We will be able to sit comfortably together to really dive deeper into their learning. \r\n\r\nWhen my students saw the package arrive, they were very curious as to what was in the big box. When I told them it was a new table for our classroom, they smiled and was excited to see it and soon be using it. \r\n\r\nThe kindness in your heart will always be remembered. It is truly special that people like you are in our world. The young learners will benefit from your donation and we are forever grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1778010539883,"projectUrl":"project/the-love-of-learning/10116595/","projectTitle":"The Love of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1199947_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502854810380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1199947"},{"teacherId":4555087,"projectId":9050810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference for my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the wobble stools daily during small group math instruction, and they have quickly become a favorite classroom resource. One moment that really stood out to me was watching students who typically struggle to sit still remain focused and engaged throughout an entire lesson. Instead of needing frequent reminders to stay on task, they were able to move while learning, participate in discussions, and confidently explain their thinking. It was incredible to see how such a simple resource could have such a positive impact.\r\n\r\nWhen the wobble stools arrived, my students were beyond excited. They could not wait to try them out and immediately began asking questions about how they worked. Many students commented on how comfortable they were and loved that they could move while learning. \r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, the wobble stools will be used during small group instruction, collaborative learning activities, and targeted interventions. My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels supported, engaged, and capable of reaching their full potential. These stools help provide flexible seating options that meet the needs of a variety of learners and encourage active participation in the learning process.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping create a learning environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746473127300,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-learn-flexible-seating-for-sma/9050810/","projectTitle":"Wiggle & Learn: Flexible Seating for Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davenport","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4555087_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735757301524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-davenport"},{"teacherId":5507489,"projectId":10039830,"letterContent":"My students are going to love starting off their school year fully stocked in glue, highlighters, and sharpies! We use all of these supplies on a daily basis in the second grade classroom!\r\nMany of my students do not come to school with supplies to use in the classroom. I am forever grateful for the donations that help my students have the supplies they need to complete their school work in second grade. Your kindness and dedication to public education is very rewarding! Thank you for changing lives!","fullyFundedDate":1778637184515,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-needed/10039830/","projectTitle":"School Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ploss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5507489_orig.jpg?crop=1229,1229,x806,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633110908481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsploss"},{"teacherId":5507489,"projectId":10273393,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing books to my second graders! Your impact on my students will boost their reading achievement! They will love these fun and engaging novels that will help them learn all of the parts of a story and boost comprehension skills! These books will aide in small group reading discussions and Accelerated Reading Program points. Thank you for your kindness and love for enhancing reading achievement in my second grade classroom. These books will be loved and cared for over my years in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778277732475,"projectUrl":"project/bad-kitty-books-in-2nd-grade/10273393/","projectTitle":"Bad Kitty Books in 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ploss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5507489_orig.jpg?crop=1229,1229,x806,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633110908481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsploss"},{"teacherId":5507489,"projectId":10146430,"letterContent":"Thank you for putting books in my students' hands! Your generous gift of small group reading books is a blessing! My second graders love reading together every day at school! These books are fun and exciting for these students to read and enjoy! The students will love having book talks and engaging discussions while reading these wonderful books! They can complete interact reading projects to share with the class! What a wonderful addition to our classroom library! These books will be loved and cared for for many years in second grade!","fullyFundedDate":1778010542665,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-in-2nd-grade/10146430/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels in 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ploss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5507489_orig.jpg?crop=1229,1229,x806,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633110908481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsploss"},{"teacherId":5507489,"projectId":10250916,"letterContent":"These wonderful donations will impact my second graders with fun outdoor time after an amazing school year! \r\nThank you for providing my students with bubbles and chalk for outdoor play!\r\nIt's super important that these wonderful kids get time to reflect on the school year and enjoy the beautiful outside weather with their peers! \r\nYour kindness and love is much appreciated to help my second graders have some free play outside. I look forward to telling them the exciting news and sharing the last couple of days with them!","fullyFundedDate":1778030337442,"projectUrl":"project/outside-play-in-2nd-grade/10250916/","projectTitle":"Outside Play in 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ploss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5507489_orig.jpg?crop=1229,1229,x806,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633110908481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsploss"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89722","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":526,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":91,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.4,"schoolId":89722,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elk Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elk Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/girard-school-district/elk-valley-elementary-school/89722"}