{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Francis McClure Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9879944,"projectId":9645639,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness!!! My students were so excited when our box arrived. They could not wait for me to open it so they could see what was inside. They could not wait to use the new headphones. The smile on each of their faces when they began to use the new mice was priceless! You could just see the relief on their face, that navigating a chrome book would not be as difficult for them anymore.\r\n\r\nThis generous donation to our classroom means so much. I would never be able to add these new items to our classroom on my own. In a world where technology is used for everything, I am so thrilled to be able to help my students and make learning with a chrome book easier. I am so grateful to all of you for helping make this happen for my kids. It means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1763604708021,"projectUrl":"project/making-technology-easier/9645639/","projectTitle":"Making Technology Easier","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9879944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734741117325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9879944"},{"teacherId":6468977,"projectId":9474767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The dry erase easel and markers\r\nhave been a welcome addition to our classroom. When my students first saw the dry erase easel they were so excited and couldn't wait to use it.\r\n\r\nThe easel and markers have been very helpful while I am teaching small groups. I have also used it during a whole group lesson. The students have used the markers with their individual dry erase boards, too. We use the board for practice in Reading and Math. It's a great place for the students to practice writing words and math facts.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you very much for your donations. I really appreciate it! I know my students do, too. It means so much that someone is willing to help me teach my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755023480163,"projectUrl":"project/write-on-first-grade/9474767/","projectTitle":"Write On, First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kunic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6468977_orig.png?crop=782,781,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708483339316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6468977"},{"teacherId":2992039,"projectId":9292029,"letterContent":"We have been obsessed with our Yoto as a calming tool this school year. It has been such a fantastic way to jumpstart our mornings. I have been alternating between calming music and sounds or stories as the students are coming in. They beg for the 'purple Yoto box' to come back on at different times during the day. \r\n\r\nI have found that some of my most sensitive students are drawn to the calming sounds. Some of my students really enjoy using it as a transition piece from morning work to our lessons. Other students have enjoyed listening while they do independent work. Thank you for opening up such a beautiful space that is inviting literacy, fun, and soothing all within one place at the push of a button.","fullyFundedDate":1746786992129,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-engaged-with-a-yoto/9292029/","projectTitle":"Calm and Engaged With a Yoto","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2992039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562620995915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-hawley"},{"teacherId":9205400,"projectId":9364103,"letterContent":"thank you, thank you thank you these spinning chairs are being used so much in my classroom. They are used for brakes to regulate my students and just for fun times without this donation my students would be struggling throughout the day. These chairs have been moved from room to room to help regulate my students during transitions, your donation has truly changed my classroom and my students lives. Thank you so much for donating to my classroom and for making that difference in so many children's lives as these chairs will be used for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1750774657704,"projectUrl":"project/spinning-into-regulation/9364103/","projectTitle":"Spinning Into Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9205400_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692442587870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9205400"},{"teacherId":9205400,"projectId":9061277,"letterContent":"your donation has been able to bring a stand in my room to add for dramatic play allowing my students to use their imagination develop language and work on social skills amongst themselves and other students that I bring into my classroom. Your donation to my classroom will not just be shared with my current students, but for students to come through throughout the years, we have even moved the stand to other classrooms so that it can be used by other students in the building.. thank you again for supporting my classroom and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746786468322,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-life-skills/9061277/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9205400_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692442587870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9205400"},{"teacherId":9205400,"projectId":9191035,"letterContent":"The printer and the paper has helped so much as I've been able to bring to my classroom, colorful centers that help them engage and work hard towards our goals. The printer has not just helped my classroom but has extended to other classrooms in my building and now I'm able to print in color to help our very special learners. This printer will be used for years to come and help countless amount of students.. \r\n\r\nYour donation has made this possible and you have officially become a part of their learning. Thank you so much for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746442903974,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-life-skills/9191035/","projectTitle":"Colorful Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9205400_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692442587870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9205400"},{"teacherId":9849477,"projectId":9102027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. Learning is more interactive and enjoyable.\r\nStudents are more motivated to participate and less resistant to challenging subjects.\r\n\r\nThere is improved academic performance. \r\nUsing targeted games and supplies reinforces key concepts, such as phonics games for early readers. Repetition through play leads to better retention of material and\r\nvisual and tactile learners benefit from hands-on learning tools.\r\n\r\nIt's so fun and rewarding to teach when students are excited to learn. I get to be more creative in lesson planning and classroom setup and positive energy often leads to a more joyful classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1750774690895,"projectUrl":"project/playful-progress-enhancing-learning-wit/9102027/","projectTitle":"Playful Progress: Enhancing Learning with Games and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pechersky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849477_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x482,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733503101042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849477"},{"teacherId":9363949,"projectId":9046913,"letterContent":"To say that my students were grateful upon receiving the donated items would be an understatement. They have expressed sincere appreciation for the snacks and cleaning supplies, which have made a meaningful impact on our classroom environment. These resources have helped students concentrate on their learning rather than being distracted by hunger, and they've also enabled them to maintain cleanliness in both the classroom and their personal belongings.\r\n\r\nThe breakfast items—such as Pop-Tarts, Nutri-Grain bars, and cereal bars—have been especially appreciated. On scheduled two-hour delay days for professional development, when breakfast is not provided and lunch is served later than usual, these items have allowed me to offer students a small but vital morning meal. Thanks to your generosity, they are able to stay focused and engaged, even on shortened school days.","fullyFundedDate":1740148178911,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-and-happy-not-hurting-and-hungr/9046913/","projectTitle":"Healthy and Happy, Not Hurting and Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9363949_orig.jpg?crop=1253,1253,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739192850981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363949"},{"teacherId":2992039,"projectId":8994975,"letterContent":"We are still in the incubation process but I wanted to share how excited the class has been. Each day we watch a life cycle video that is AI animated that documents what is happening inside the egg. We track what is happening inside the egg on our chart in our classroom. We have made predictions on how many eggs we think will hatch. We have looked at the candling process (looking at the eggs by shining a bright light under the egg to see if the egg is fertile). \r\n\r\nThey have been learning so much about this quick life cycle and have been loving so much. We are eagerly anticipating our feathery friends arrival in just a few weeks but we've also discussed how it is an experiment. Thank you for making this entire process a possibility again. We will be pulling out our large fish tank and other supplies here soon and clearing space a few days before their arrival!","fullyFundedDate":1734627123111,"projectUrl":"project/with-a-chick-chick-there/8994975/","projectTitle":"With a Chick Chick There","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2992039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562620995915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-hawley"},{"teacherId":7606274,"projectId":9004472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! We've already started using some of the items you helped provide, and I wanted to let you know how much of an impact they've had.\r\n\r\nWe just wrapped up our unit on the human body, and thanks to your generosity, I was able to introduce models of the brain, eye, and ear. The students were absolutely thrilled! They loved being able to hold and explore the models up close—it was especially helpful for my tactile learners, who benefit so much from hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be using the beach ball you helped provide in an upcoming review game. The students don't know about it yet, but I know it's going to be a huge hit!\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping bring our lessons to life, and I'll continue to incorporate these new resources as we move through our reading curriculum. Thank you again for your generosity—it truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1736543544779,"projectUrl":"project/help-wanted-in-need-of-essential-readi/9004472/","projectTitle":"Help Wanted! in Need of Essential Reading Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeCecco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7606274_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613002840262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7606274"},{"teacherId":9339699,"projectId":8992337,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for supplying our classroom with seat pockets to help keep our room neat and organized. I have two classrooms of students and so it is two to a seat in here. One set of students use the basket provided on the desk and the other student uses their seat pocket. It gives them a personal space to house their own belongings. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate this donation so much! This gift will keep on giving too because students next year will be able to reuse them as well! Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1734627128316,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/8992337/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339699"},{"teacherId":9339699,"projectId":8992306,"letterContent":"Sending a HUGE thank you from Room 88 for our new headphones for our devices! We do not get new headphones each year and so there have been years when the students had to reuse headphones and that has been even more concerning since Covid!\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to get their own personal headphones that they get to be responsible for! It really helps when they are working on district programs and each have their own sound reading to them. Thank you for this wonderful addition to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1734627120282,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/8992306/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339699"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_106687","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":668,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.6,"schoolId":106687,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Francis McClure Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Francis McClure Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/mckeesport-area-sch-district/francis-mcclure-primary-school/106687"}