{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Washington Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10479801,"projectId":10196868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous kindness and support. Your donation has allowed students who need adaptive tools to participate in our class, to be successful and create meaningful works of art. Your donation is tremendously, appreciated and means so very much to the students. With your donation, we have purchased many tools that are perfectly suited for students with special needs. These adapted tools allow the students to work on their fine motor skills and build the hand strength the need.\r\nJust seeing the joy on students faces as they create artwork with ease, brings me the most joy.\r\nAgain, your generosity has touched us all","fullyFundedDate":1776440011896,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-outside-barriers-adaptive-art/10196868/","projectTitle":"Coloring Outside Barriers: Adaptive Art for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479801"},{"teacherId":10477065,"projectId":10187979,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our classroom greenhouse project possible! Your generosity is giving my students with autism an exciting opportunity to learn by doing. As they plant seeds, care for their plants, observe growth, and eventually harvest their produce, they will experience the pride and excitement of watching something grow because of their own effort. The greenhouse will provide a hands-on way to incorporate the new Pennsylvania STEELS standards, allowing students to explore plant life cycles, make observations, collect data, and discover cause-and-effect relationships in a meaningful, real-world setting.\r\n\r\nThese materials will also allow me to create structured opportunities for students to practice independence, responsibility, communication, teamwork, sensory exploration, and task completion. Students will have the opportunity to follow routines, complete multi-step tasks, and take ownership of caring for their plants. Most importantly, the greenhouse will give my students a space where they can experience success, build confidence, and see that their hard work has a meaningful result.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to bring science and life skills to life in a way that is engaging and accessible for my students. Our next steps will be to begin planting, establish student-friendly watering and observation routines, and track our plants' growth throughout the year. Thank you for helping us plant the seeds of learning, independence, and confidence that will continue to grow long after this project is complete!","fullyFundedDate":1776430206034,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-from-greenhouse-to-table/10187979/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds: From Greenhouse to Table","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Patton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10477065_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y517&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776171929537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10477065"},{"teacherId":10471454,"projectId":10222707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our classroom organizational materials for our Autistic Support classroom! Your kindness has helped provide shelves, a pencil sharpener, drawers, and storage bins that will make a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\nHaving an organized classroom creates a welcoming and structured environment where students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. The new shelves, drawers, and bins will give us designated spaces to store classroom materials, making it easier for students to find what they need and learn important organizational and independent-living skills. The pencil sharpener is a valuable addition that will help students take greater responsibility for their classroom supplies.\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a classroom that is more functional, organized, and supportive of all our students. These materials will be used every day and will continue to benefit our students throughout the school year and future school years.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in our students. We are truly grateful for your support and generosity. Your donation is helping us create a positive learning environment where our students can learn, grow, and succeed.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nJenine DeSalvo\r\nGeorge Washington Intermediate Center","fullyFundedDate":1787889533112,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization-is-the-key-to-stu/10222707/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization is the Key to Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeSalvo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10471454"},{"teacherId":6680024,"projectId":10187827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with yoga mats and calming candles for our students. These items have created a peaceful and welcoming space where students can take a moment to slow down, practice meditation, and learn strategies to help manage their emotions. The yoga mats give students a comfortable space to stretch, breathe, and reset when they need a little break.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen a positive impact on our students. Having a calm space helps them return to learning feeling more focused, relaxed, and ready to participate. These simple classroom items have given our students valuable tools to support their well-being while also helping them become more engaged and successful learners. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us create a classroom where our students can feel safe, calm, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1776401421724,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-calm-pickle-ball-and-pea/10187827/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Calm: Pickle Ball and Peace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lombardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6680024"},{"teacherId":10478049,"projectId":10190812,"letterContent":"Hello,\r\nI want to thank you for the kindness and donation for this project . The students have enjoyed the classroom environment that was set up by this donation . We have also enjoyed the activities that have been donated. We have already used the different types of rocks that were sent to us. The review card games have been wonderful as well. All of these items will definitely make this school year a better learning experience for the students and for myself . We thank you very much for this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1776435343015,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-science-bringing-earth-to-life/10190812/","projectTitle":"Rocking Science: Bringing Earth to Life Through Hands-On Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lombardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10478049"},{"teacherId":10479258,"projectId":10193177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Meeting Basic Needs So My Students Can Succeed.\" When the boxes of supplies first arrived in our classroom, the excitement was immediate. My students were beaming as we unpacked everything together, and several of them instantly expressed how grateful they felt knowing that people outside our school cared so much about their success.\r\n\r\nHaving these essential resources readily available has made a transformational difference in our daily classroom routine. During a recent independent work period, students were able to focus entirely on their learning activities without the anxiety or distraction of missing basic materials. Having these necessities on hand creates a sense of dignity, security, and comfort that allows every student to engage fully in our lessons.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this strong foundation as we begin our next major collaborative unit. Because our fundamental needs are met, my students can direct all their energy toward hands-on problem solving, group discussions, and creative projects. Your support has given us the tools we need to thrive, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom community.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n---","fullyFundedDate":1776436415391,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-basic-needs-so-my-students-can-s/10193177/","projectTitle":"Meeting Basic Needs So My Students Can Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeCristoforo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479258"},{"teacherId":5787187,"projectId":10192787,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend a sincere thank you for the bookshelves, beanbags, carpet, and books that made our reading corner possible. When my students walked into my classroom this year and saw the new reading nook, they could not wait to sit there and explore all that it had to offer.\r\n\r\nOver the past few weeks, the excitement of being able to use our reading nook has given my students something to work hard for. What may seem like something simple has created a special space where my students feel comfortable, excited, and motivated to read. I have already seen students become more eager to pick up a book, discover new stories, and share what they are reading with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThis reading corner is more than just a place to sit and read. It has become a space where my students can use their imaginations, build their confidence, and develop a love of reading. Your generosity has helped create an environment that encourages my students to slow down, get lost in a story, and discover the joy that books can bring.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where reading is something they look forward to. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and I am so grateful that my students get to experience the joy of this special space every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776450341860,"projectUrl":"project/a-reading-nook-for-our-4th-grade-classro/10192787/","projectTitle":"A Reading Nook for Our 4th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antuono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5787187"},{"teacherId":10479923,"projectId":10196998,"letterContent":"Thank you for adding to my camping theme classroom. You could feel the energy and excitement in my classroom when I revealed the new items. These items allowed for better students engagement and cooperative learning.\r\nThe students comfortably used the cot and log pillows to read their new book, \"Flat Stanley Goes Camping\". The students were fully engaged and motivated.\r\nThe high table and two high stools provide an opportunity for cooperative learning and allow them to actively participate in group discussions.","fullyFundedDate":1776440175182,"projectUrl":"project/smore-learning-please/10196998/","projectTitle":"S'more Learning Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Girman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479923"},{"teacherId":10476733,"projectId":10187767,"letterContent":"First and foremost thank you very much for your generosity and kindness towards our classroom. Your kindness will be felt for years to come. I can not thank you enough for that. \r\n\r\nLast spring when our materials arrived it was like Christmas. The students set patiently waiting and watching everything I was opening. They were very excited to see what was delivered to our classroom. They could hardly wait to use the 'stuff'. \r\n\r\nOne of the most beneficial items we received was the Elmo. I use it daily to project worksheets for the whole class to see on the screen. It certainly helps the visual learners to see where I am referring to.\r\n\r\nAnother hot item is the fidget gadgets that the students really enjoy using while working on their studies. These items allow them to \"play\" while working.","fullyFundedDate":1776434493389,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-for-everyone-tech-tools-a/10187767/","projectTitle":"A Classroom for Everyone: Tech, Tools, and Recess Rules!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10476733"},{"teacherId":10479806,"projectId":10196902,"letterContent":"They say that music is the universal langauge. As a music teacher I believe this whole heartedly. I have had the pleasure of teaching music for the last 22 years and I truly can say I absoutely love my job. As an educator we face different challenges through the years. For me, it has been funding and having the ability to do the \"extra fun things\" with my students. I have to say THANK YOU for allowing me the ability to make music more fun and inclusive for my students!\r\n\r\nWith the funding that you so graciously supplieed, I was able to create lessons that not only engaged my students, but help them to expolore music in ways they hadnt done before! I even had one student who enjoyed playing their boomwhacker instrument so much, they came to sign up for band this year because of it. \r\n\r\nI thank you for the impact that you have made on my students and myself. It truly helped to make my classroom a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1776439548120,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-to-be-heard/10196902/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves to be Heard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dando","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479806"},{"teacherId":10479589,"projectId":10195567,"letterContent":"In our math and science classroom, donations like our new headphones, individual whiteboards, puzzles, and hands-on activities have completely transformed how my 4th graders engage with complex, abstract concepts. While technology at home is often used for entertainment, in our room it serves as a powerful engine for personalized, inquiry-based learning. Using the new headphones, students access adaptive math programs that automatically adjust to their skill level, allowing advanced learners to jump into complex logic puzzles while others receive spoken-step instructions to master foundational skills. This \"focus bubble\" eliminates room noise during lab time, helping students listen to science instructional videos, interact with digital simulations, and work through STEM challenges without distraction.\r\n\r\nThe physical, tactile nature of these items is what excites my 4th graders the most. They light up when it is time to grab their personal whiteboards and fresh markers to brainstorm hypothesis diagrams or show their step-by-step mathematical work. Unlike paper and pencil, whiteboards feel dynamic and low-stakes—students can try a complex long-division strategy or map out an ecosystem, wipe away a quick mistake without anxiety, and hold up their work instantly for immediate teacher feedback. Combining these whiteboards with hands-on logic puzzles and physical math activities turns challenging problem-solving into a collaborative game that brings our curriculum directly off the textbook page and into their hands.\r\n\r\nThese resources have been a game-changer for specific groups of learners, especially those who previously struggled with traditional math anxiety or abstract science theory. Kinesthetic and visual thinkers who often felt disengaged during standard lectures have thrived using the whiteboards and spatial puzzles to map out data visually. Likewise, students who easily feel overwhelmed by classroom chatter have blossomed with the headphones, gaining the confidence to work independently through digital science investigations. By bridging digital tools with hands-on practice, these donations have given every student—regardless of their starting point—a fun, interactive pathway to think like a true mathematician and scientist.","fullyFundedDate":1776430524365,"projectUrl":"project/items-to-keep-a-classroom-learning/10195567/","projectTitle":"Items to keep a Classroom Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479589"},{"teacherId":10479362,"projectId":10193430,"letterContent":"My classroom and I would love to thank you for donating materials and supplies for our unit on Simple Machines! Because of your generosity and help, each student was able to create a pulley system and a balloon powered car after learning about the types of simple machines and their functions. I can't even describe how much fun we had during this hands on experiment! Thank you once again for your support and generosity in helping my little engineers explore the world of Science. This was definitely an experience they will always remember!","fullyFundedDate":1776401051242,"projectUrl":"project/simple-machines-big-dreams/10193430/","projectTitle":"Simple Machines, Big Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nerti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10479362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777240966489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479362"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90138","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":707,"numTeachers":67,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":24,"gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":90138,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George Washington Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George Washington Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/new-castle-area-school-district/george-washington-interm-school/90138"}