{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roy A Hunt Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6556521,"projectId":9539699,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of classroom lights, a sensory aquarium, and headphones to my 3rd grade learning support classroom. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students, and I want to share just how much your gift has changed our learning environment.\r\nThe new classroom lights have transformed our room into a calmer, more comfortable space. Many of my students are sensitive to harsh lighting, and the softer illumination has helped them stay focused, relaxed, and ready to learn. We've noticed fewer distractions and more sustained engagement during lessons.\r\nThe sensory aquarium has become a beloved and essential part of our classroom. Its gentle movement and soothing colors offer students a calming visual anchor when they feel overwhelmed or need a quiet moment to regulate. Several students now use it as part of their individualized sensory routines, and it has made a noticeable difference in helping them return to learning more quickly and with a renewed sense of peace.\r\nThe headphones have been incredibly valuable for students who struggle with auditory distractions. Whether they are working on reading interventions, participating in computer-based learning, or simply needing to block out background noise, the headphones have provided them with the focus and confidence they need to do their best work. For many of my learners, this level of support is life-changing.\r\nYour generosity hasn't just provided materials—it has created opportunities for my students to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially. You have helped make our classroom a place where every child can feel comfortable, supported, and capable.\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for believing in my students and investing in their growth. Your kindness will be felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755212533456,"projectUrl":"project/building-beats/9539699/","projectTitle":"Building Beats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6556521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563931165742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6556521"},{"teacherId":9188240,"projectId":9480912,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom project. The new resources you provided have already made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has given students the opportunity to choose spots that help them focus and stay comfortable. Also, the additional storage has helped us keep materials organized and accessible. With a more orderly space, transitions are smoother, and students seem less distracted as they move from one activity to the next.\r\n\r\nOur new behavior incentives have also supported a calmer, more cooperative classroom atmosphere. Students are beginning to recognize and reflect on positive choices, and we've had thoughtful conversations about responsibility and kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us create a space that better meets students' needs. Your support is genuinely appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1756007101891,"projectUrl":"project/a-positive-place-to-learn-and-grow/9480912/","projectTitle":"A Positive Place To Learn And Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9188240_orig.jpg?crop=2227,2227,x564,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714871542127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-beam8"},{"teacherId":2441383,"projectId":9255198,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity and kindness! Because of your support, my students started the school year with everything they need — crayons, pencils, markers, colored pencils, construction paper, scissors, and more. These simple supplies mean so much; they've brought excitement, creativity, and confidence to our classroom from day one.\r\n\r\nSeeing my students dive into their learning with smiles on their faces reminds me how powerful your impact truly is. You've helped create a positive, welcoming space where every child feels prepared and ready to do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the difference that small acts of kindness can make. We are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1746787208087,"projectUrl":"project/art-is-a-huge-part-of-learning/9255198/","projectTitle":"Art Is a Huge pART of Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2441383_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452645184226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2441383"},{"teacherId":9058960,"projectId":9361054,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. On the first day of school, students painted their canvas pencil pouches, their main storage for writing utensils for the entire school year. They had so much fun creating patterns and filling their pencil pouches! \r\n\r\nThroughout the first week, students explored the new reading shelves and cozy reading nook, discovering new stories on my featured bookshelf, and spinning the white bookshelf, exploring some of their favorite characters such as Dog Man. The new book displays that were donated through Donors Choose have made a HUGE difference in how I am able to display and organize my books, and it has made it so much easier for my students to borrow and return books. This is easily my favorite part of my classroom now. \r\n\r\nThe headphones are a much appreciated donation as well, especially as we are getting further into the school year and using the iPads for a variety of educational videos, interactive reading experiences, and read alouds. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of my classroom and providing me with the tools necessary to create meaningful experiences for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1748606843170,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-school-year-supplies-reading-noo/9361054/","projectTitle":"25-26 School Year Supplies & Reading Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Will","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9058960_orig.png?crop=1258,1258,x124,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747341625455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-will5"},{"teacherId":9680565,"projectId":9372606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. The students and I were very excited to get the supplies. The pouches for the chairs are wonderful. We switch classes for math, science, ela, and social studies. Our desks are so small. These pouches allow the other class to store their supplies while my homeroom uses their desk. I have tried many things in the past, but these are truly the best. I am so happy to finally have them after all these years.\r\n The headphones will be used for their Ipads. These will be helpful for activities on the Ipad and read aloud tests. I used the hooks to hang up their headphone holder, prize holder, cords, dustpans, etc. It has helped organize the items for easy use. \r\n The pencils and sharpener are a great help. The kids lose and break pencils all the time. I am constantly sharpening pencils and giving them new ones. They have definitely been used many times already. \r\n We use the canvas bags to store all of their supplies in. This helps with transition between classes. We painted them. They love having the personalized storage bags.\r\n Finally, the markers and colored pencils will come in handy for our many projects and to replace lost items. \r\n Thank you so much. We will continue to use these items daily.","fullyFundedDate":1754686970654,"projectUrl":"project/suppliessmiles-in-3rd-grade/9372606/","projectTitle":"Supplies=Smiles in 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malits","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680565"},{"teacherId":9188240,"projectId":9256262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support to our classroom! Your donations provided essential school supplies such as, pencil pouches, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, and more which truly made a difference as we started the new school year.\r\nWhen my students walked in and saw their supplies ready for them, their faces lit up with excitement. For many, this was the first time they had their very own set of materials, and it gave them a sense of pride and ownership in their learning.\r\nWe've already put the supplies to great use! Students have been using their materials daily during writing, art activities, and group projects. One highlight was a \"Getting to Know Me\" poster project, where students used their crayons and markers to creatively express themselves—it was a perfect way to kick off the year and build classroom community.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom—you've given my students the tools and confidence to start the year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1746785956720,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-ready-supplies-for-success/9256262/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Ready: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9188240_orig.jpg?crop=2227,2227,x564,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714871542127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-beam8"},{"teacherId":9115260,"projectId":8855848,"letterContent":"My students benefited greatly from these items. They were all thrilled with the items and they helped them finish out their school year successfully. Students were able to self regulate and cope with big emotions with my assistance and on their own using these tools.\r\n\r\nHelp like this from the community impact staff and students not only immediately but for years to come and is always greatly appreciated. Public schools are often underfunded especially when it comes to mental health care. Students who are emotionally regulated have an easier time academically as their basic needs are met. We truly appreciate all that you help us with.","fullyFundedDate":1735659012502,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-needed-to-improve-educatio/8855848/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools Needed To Improve Educational Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9115260_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753134159654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115260"},{"teacherId":2441383,"projectId":9045770,"letterContent":"Your donations to this project helped to provide my students so many happy, fun memories of their third grade year! \r\n\r\nWe made baskets for Easter out of the paper plates and craft pom poms. The kids painted hand print flowers for their moms for Mother's Day! We had popcorn reward days for showing good behavior and so much more! \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for being interested in my classroom, the activities that I plan for my students, and the memories you help to make for them all for years to come! \r\n\r\nI'm grateful for all of you!","fullyFundedDate":1740406645843,"projectUrl":"project/learn-craft-rewardrepeat/9045770/","projectTitle":"Learn, Craft, Reward...Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2441383_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452645184226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2441383"},{"teacherId":2441383,"projectId":8974689,"letterContent":"Oh what fun we had with the items from this project! We were able to have Flashlight Friday reading time, created hand print flowers on canvas for moms for Mother's Day, won a door decorating contest with the lights, made maracas for Cinco de Mayo, and so much more! \r\n\r\nMy goal is to always make learning meaningful and FUN! The items from this project were the perfect items needed to help make this happen in my classroom this school year! The kids were SO proud of their hand print flowers they painted for their moms. SO many of the kids told me that their moms cried when they gave them to them! Flashlight Friday became our new favorite activity and got the kids really engaged in reading independently and for FUN! These are just a few of the ways these items helped my classroom this year! \r\n\r\nI'm eternally grateful for all of you who donated to this project to make all of this happen for my students! I can't thank you all enough!","fullyFundedDate":1734621770818,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-this-and-some-of-that/8974689/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit Of This - And Some Of That","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2441383_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452645184226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2441383"},{"teacherId":2441383,"projectId":8796603,"letterContent":"I wish you could have been there when my students opened their bags of gifts! The squeals of joy and excitement were like nothing you could imagine! Hearing comments like, \"I've always wanted one of these!\" \"I've never had one of these before!\" and \"This is the best day ever!\" were enough to make my heart swell and bring tears to my eyes! YOU ALL HELPED TO MAKE THESE KIDS VERY HAPPY!!! It is a memory that will be etched in their minds, as well as mine, for the rest of our lives! \r\n\r\nMany of my students come from low income homes. Some of them receive little to nothing for Christmas each year. The fact that we were able to provide a happy Christmas memory for all of them is more special than words can express. \r\n\r\nWe also were able to make ornaments and bookmarks to share with some of the local nursing homes. The children learned empathy, giving, and kindness by working on this activity. \r\n\r\nThank you all for providing such positive lessons and memories for my students. I know they will never forget them!","fullyFundedDate":1730726553623,"projectUrl":"project/tis-the-season-for-giving-and-a-surpri/8796603/","projectTitle":"'Tis the Season for Giving (and a Surprise of Receiving)!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2441383_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452645184226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2441383"},{"teacherId":3044891,"projectId":2635195,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations. My students loved the new books. These not only motivated my students but also gave them materials to practice their reading skills. \r\nConsidering, my students come from low income homes, they do not have reading materials at home, nor is reading a priority since families struggle with just supplying the necessities. These students come to my classroom with little skills and motivating them to practice at times can be difficult. \r\nThese books were so creatively written with a comic book style. So motivating for even the most stubborn student.","fullyFundedDate":1501169189842,"projectUrl":"project/kaboom-pow/2635195/","projectTitle":"Kaboom! Pow!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Chicka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3044891"},{"teacherId":9188240,"projectId":8890918,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of snacks and classroom essentials like tissues, Clorox wipes, hair ties, band-aids, and more. Your support has had a meaningful impact on our students and has made a real difference in creating a comfortable, clean, and caring learning environment for them.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and relief. Knowing that they have access to snacks to fuel their learning and essential supplies to stay comfortable throughout the day has made such a positive impact. It's the little things like having tissues when a cold comes around or band-aids for a scraped knee that make them feel more at ease, allowing them to focus on their education without distractions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to build on this positive momentum, I am excited to see how this support will enhance their classroom experiences. Your contribution has not only provided the essentials but has also shown our students the importance of caring for one another. Thank you for making this possible and for being a part of their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1735511971164,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-needs-snacks-and-supplies-for/8890918/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Needs: Snacks and Supplies for Student Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9188240_orig.jpg?crop=2227,2227,x564,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714871542127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-beam8"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107028","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":609,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"3 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.0,"schoolId":107028,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roy A Hunt Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roy A Hunt Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/new-kensington-arnold-school-district/roy-a-hunt-elementary/107028"}