{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Twin Rivers Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8687576,"projectId":10047628,"letterContent":"Thank You for Nourishing Our Classroom Community\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that go far beyond simply having food available. You have helped create a space where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students' well-being and success.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new food resources daily to support both learning and community-building. Each morning, students are able to grab a healthy snack if they need one, which has made a tremendous difference in focus and energy levels. We've also incorporated the food into a classroom project centered around nutrition, gratitude, and community responsibility. One powerful moment occurred when a student shared that having access to snacks at school helped them concentrate better during math because they were no longer distracted by hunger. That honest reflection reminded all of us just how impactful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and relief. There were wide eyes, huge smiles, and many heartfelt \"thank yous.\" Some students immediately asked when they could try the snacks, while others simply seemed comforted knowing the resources were available. For several children, this project meant more than just food—it meant security. They realized that there are people who care about them and want them to succeed. That understanding alone boosted their confidence and sense of belonging in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution gave you a small glimpse into our classroom, but we would love to share what's next. Building on our nutrition project, students are now beginning a cross-curricular lesson that combines science, writing, and math. They will track their energy levels and focus throughout the week, analyze patterns, and write reflective essays about how nutrition impacts their daily performance. We also plan to start a small classroom \"kindness initiative\" where students help organize and manage the snack station, learning responsibility and empathy as they ensure everyone has what they need. Eventually, we hope to expand this into a broader lesson about community support systems and how people can make a positive difference in the lives of others—just as you have done for us.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has nourished more than bodies; it has nurtured minds and hearts. Because of you, our students are better prepared to engage, learn, and grow. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a meaningful difference in our students' lives. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1769178430281,"projectUrl":"project/fight-against-food-insecurity/10047628/","projectTitle":"Fight Against Food Insecurity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trainer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8687576"},{"teacherId":5702078,"projectId":10021888,"letterContent":"The boys and girls in room 237 are beyond excited to have received so many amazing snacks. The children in my classroom experience many obstacles in their young lives and food insecurity is one they face daily. They were yelling for joy and their eyes lit up as we unpacked all of the delicious snacks. This very generous donation that we have received will help my second-grade learners have a little something to help fill their bellies and fuel their minds. I have observed when kids have full stomachs they can concentrate on learning, stay awake, and become all around better students. \r\n\r\nOnce again, we are thankful beyond words for such an amazing donation that has been given to some very well deserving students.","fullyFundedDate":1768614079888,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-learning/10021888/","projectTitle":"Fuel our learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5702078"},{"teacherId":7127620,"projectId":8281699,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for the headphones. Your thoughtful contribution will make a meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences, particularly in supporting their focus, engagement, and participation in digital and testing activities.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have already become an essential tool in helping students focus during lessons and complete their online assignments more effectively. With your help, we are able to continue providing a positive and productive learning environment where every student can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and commitment to education. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated by both myself and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1712084712256,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/8281699/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haskins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7127620"},{"teacherId":6763132,"projectId":5535481,"letterContent":"Your donation helped me to take part in a training on robotics and teaching with code. I teach STEM K-5 and have to constantly obtain materials and training, to build my instructional knowledge and background. Your donation allowed for some of this to happen. By helping me gain experience, I will be able to make a greater impact on my students. (My district does not provide me with these types of trainings. They also provide me with an annual budget, but it is not enough for what I need to be able to do in my classroom. Thank-you for helping me with this.)","fullyFundedDate":1623957371938,"projectUrl":"project/pathfinders-institute-junior-botball-ch/5535481/","projectTitle":"Pathfinders Institute- Junior Botball Challenge Workshop, Summer 2021!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruffing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6763132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579411134078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6763132"},{"teacherId":6763132,"projectId":5360366,"letterContent":"Your generosity is truly appreciated. My students absolutely love the Ozobots. Without your help and support, my students would not be able to have that opportunity. It makes learning truly engaging and fun. The children were able to write code and have the robots read and follow the code. They loved being able to do this. I rely on Donors Choose to be able to obtain needed classroom items. Since I teach STEM, the robots are used as a major part of my daily curriculum. Again, being able to receive funding and be able to order the Ozobots, makes a huge difference.","fullyFundedDate":1613599341224,"projectUrl":"project/color-coding-and-robotics-with-ozobots/5360366/","projectTitle":"Color Coding and Robotics with Ozobots!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruffing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6763132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579411134078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6763132"},{"teacherId":2453183,"projectId":9020275,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the books given to them through your donation and our DonorsChoose grant. They were thrilled to select a book of their choice to take home and make that home-school connection!\r\nThey love to read and go on adventures through reading! Thank you so much for donating to our classroom and allowing my students to develop their life long skills of reading! Your donation has given them the freedom to read on their own and gave them a book of their own! \r\nIt takes a village and you have just become a part of ours!!","fullyFundedDate":1744211072448,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-and-i-will-read/9020275/","projectTitle":"I Can and I Will - READ","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2453183_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689045941952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-bacon"},{"teacherId":9317585,"projectId":9200900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the classroom snacks! You can only imagine how much the students enjoyed eating them! I have five and six year-old kindergarten students. They are hungry a lot of the time. The snacks help them to focus and get through the day.\r\n Breakfast and lunch are offered at school, which is wonderful, but it is a long day for the kindergarten students. They need some additional fuel to help them focus. It is also a good motivator for rewards. My students each enjoyed so much of the snacks. We are truly thankful for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1742823869026,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-focus-to-do-their-best/9200900/","projectTitle":"Help my students focus to do their best learning.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317585_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764685075657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9317585"},{"teacherId":9317585,"projectId":9244062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books! Your donation has made a huge impact on my class. I have read a couple of them to my students thus far. We have been sitting on our new carpet, too. In our group, we are enjoying the stories. \r\n I teach Kindergarten. The students are five and six years old. They are learning to write their names, learn their letters/sounds, and numbers. They are also learning how to get along with others, and deal with emotions appropriately. They are excited to hear, sound out, and recognize words. The books are a great addition to my classroom. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1747667714297,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-for-our-classroom/9244062/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317585_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764685075657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9317585"},{"teacherId":7142279,"projectId":8986655,"letterContent":"My students are grateful for your generosity. We were able to have a snack daily for the remainder of the school year. When the snacks started arriving, the students were excited. They were so surprised each day when a new box arrived. \r\nThey asked who keeps sending these? I told them some kind folks who want to see you do well in school. \r\nIn the future, I will be working on a drama club for my students. Snacks and materials are always needed to help with these activities. I look forward to bringing the arts to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742823862953,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/8986655/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wakefield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7142279"},{"teacherId":5702078,"projectId":9283414,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generosity! My second graders can now gather around the perfect size table to learn and grow! We can sit together in small groups to learn new reading and math skills. This special space is a location that will be utilized on a daily basis.\r\nThe kids were so excited to be able to sit together and learn with their classmates. They were laughing and learning together, the first time they got to try out the new table. It was a joy to watch.\r\nI will continue to use this new table each and every school year, and I shall always be grateful to the kind people that made this wish a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1746480179000,"projectUrl":"project/gather-around-learners/9283414/","projectTitle":"Gather Around Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5702078"},{"teacherId":9241418,"projectId":9001111,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of three bean bag chairs to my special education classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in both our learning environment and our students' daily experience.\r\n\r\nWhen the bean bags arrived, my students were beyond excited. Several of them immediately asked if they could \"try them out,\" and their faces lit up with joy as they settled into their new favorite spots. For many of my students, having a comfortable and welcoming space helps reduce anxiety, improve focus, and increase engagement - especially during lessons that require longer periods of attention.\r\n\r\nWe've incorporated the bean bags into our classroom in several ways. During independent reading time, students now choose the bean bags as a cozy spot to dive into their books or review materials. We've also used them during group work and hands-on science activities like our recent plant growth experiment. Students took turns recording observations from the comfort of the bean bags, which helped them stay calm and focused.","fullyFundedDate":1734627127435,"projectUrl":"project/flex-for-success/9001111/","projectTitle":"Flex for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9241418_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734548452142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9241418"},{"teacherId":2453183,"projectId":9025764,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom project. These snacks are great for rewards and incentives for completing student work. My students work hard on a normal day and these incentives increase productivity and class participation. \r\nMy students were very excited when I opened the boxed to see our special delivery!\r\nWhen they realized what was in the boxes and how they can get some, they started to get right to work and do their best to complete the assignment and get as many correct as they can. \r\nMy class is working hard on writing and actually creating a book to publish, so the treats are awesome to enjoy as they work and get as an incentive after each step of the writing process. \r\nThank you again for thinking of us and encouraging my students to learn and achieve!","fullyFundedDate":1741099920507,"projectUrl":"project/learning-tastes-good/9025764/","projectTitle":"Learning Tastes Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2453183_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689045941952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-bacon"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_122940","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":607,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":59,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"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":75.9,"schoolId":122940,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Twin Rivers Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Twin Rivers Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/mckeesport-area-sch-district/twin-rivers-elementary-school/122940"}