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Our school day starts very early, and sometimes students just need that extra bit of encouragement to get them through the struggles that they may face. \r\nYour support truly means so much to me. I want to always ensure that my students have everything that they may need. You have helped me ensure that the supplies they need, both academically and emotionally, are fully available for them everyday. Thank you so much for all that you have done to bring these experiences to my students. My students and I wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season!","fullyFundedDate":1763578258354,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9892495/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sardarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3380078_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450659597915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sardarian"},{"teacherId":3380078,"projectId":9882521,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing support you have given to my students and our classroom with the funding of this project! I am so grateful that you have selected our classroom to help out in this incredible way. The new books have arrived, and they are already being enjoyed greatly in our classroom library. My students love to read, so being able to add new titles for them to embrace is such a wonderful feeling. In addition, the snacks and juices are much welcomed, and have already been added to our classroom care closet. Our school day starts very early, so it is not uncommon for students to need a small pick-me-up during the school day. Having these available for my students is so helpful in so many ways. \r\nYour support means so much to all of us, as you have helped create many new learning experiences for all of my students. I am so grateful for everything you've done to help me add valuable resources to my classroom, and provide the support for my students that they so often need most. Thank you for everything you've done! On behalf of my students and myself, we wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season!!!","fullyFundedDate":1762723127294,"projectUrl":"project/whats-next-to-read/9882521/","projectTitle":"What's Next to Read?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sardarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3380078_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450659597915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sardarian"},{"teacherId":3380078,"projectId":9880699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible kindness and support you have given with the funding of this project! I am so excited about the new books and materials we have received in our classroom. The new books have already been added to our classroom library, and students are so excited to be able to borrow them and read them. Seeing their excitement and joy over books is such a wonderful sight to behold.\r\nEven more important is that students are able to make connections through these materials. They are sharing their thoughts and feelings and creating those bonds that hopefully will carry through not only this year, but many years to come. \r\nThank you for everything you've done to make these new experiences possible for my students. I am so grateful for all the kindness and support you have provided, and my students are extremely grateful too. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!","fullyFundedDate":1762801490382,"projectUrl":"project/bonding-through-books/9880699/","projectTitle":"Bonding Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sardarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3380078_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450659597915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sardarian"},{"teacherId":3380078,"projectId":9888781,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible kindness you have shown to my students with ALL that you have done for our classroom. The generosity you have shown is just so immense (that I do not know if I can sufficiently put it into words.) Our classroom library is so much more full now with such amazing high-interest titles, and this is all because of the amazing support you have provided. I will be telling so many stories for years to come about our new friend to our classroom.\r\nTruly, thank you for everything you've done to bring exciting books and materials to our classroom and help me reinvigorate my students zest and love of reading. I am overjoyed seeing them pick up a new book and dive into the story. It not only brings a smile to my face, but it brings massive smiles to their faces as well. Thank you so very much from ALL of us!","fullyFundedDate":1762904843243,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9888781/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sardarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3380078_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450659597915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sardarian"},{"teacherId":621554,"projectId":9558120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the help in giving my students prizes for their hard work. The candy, fidgets, and stickers have been great in the classroom. These students love stickers and place them on their chromebook cases as a badge of honor. One class loves getting their prizes in the morning and since that is a bit too early for candy, they get the other prizes. Having the options has been key and both classes love the choices. \r\n\r\nCompleting their intervention or improving in their assessments has been sweeter since we received these prices.","fullyFundedDate":1755696453362,"projectUrl":"project/we-learn-we-win/9558120/","projectTitle":"We Learn, We Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp621554_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522619159644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-roby"},{"teacherId":3380078,"projectId":9887950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing support extended to my class with the donations to this project. The new materials have already begun to help my students in so many awesome ways! First of all, the new books are amazing. I love seeing my students excited to read and find new subjects to explore. These books are all challenging for my students, while still finding ways to peak their interests in the best ways possible. Also, the presentation clicker device is PERFECT for our classroom, as it allows for seamless transitions between slides for our ELA curriculum! Thank you for making our lessons that much better for my students!\r\nAs I mentioned in the project description, our school day starts very early, so having a care closet in our room is so valuable. The small snack bags created with the pretzels is a great way for students to have that small pick-me-up when needed so they can continue to reach their goals. Even better, we can lock the closet at the end of the day to ensure that everything remains safe and secure. \r\nThank you for everything you've done for my students. I am so grateful for all of your incredible support; it truly means so much to me, and all of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1762830399417,"projectUrl":"project/books-are-for-everyone/9887950/","projectTitle":"Books are for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sardarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3380078_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450659597915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sardarian"},{"teacherId":3380078,"projectId":9885852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing generosity you have extended to our classroom with the funding of this project! I am so excited about all of the new book titles that have been added to our classroom library shelves. When my students saw the new books arrived in the library, they immediately broke out into the biggest smiles and couldn't wait to go select the new books. The \"Diary of a Wimpy Kid\" series is one that has truly withstood the test of time, as they remain as popular now as they did a decade ago. I am excited that these new books are items bringing so much joy to my students and encouraging them to READ! \r\nYour support means so much to me, as it allows me the opportunities of providing some of the basic necessities that my students need on a daily basis. Our Classroom Care Closet is a place where students know they can visit when they are need of something, whether it be a small snack or a health item like a bandaid or something of similar nature. The new snacks have replenished our shelf and will help support students from all of my classes. Thank you for everything you've done to provide these opportunities for my students. On behalf of all of us, we wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!","fullyFundedDate":1762904846135,"projectUrl":"project/read-a-good-book-lately/9885852/","projectTitle":"Read a Good Book Lately?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sardarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3380078_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450659597915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sardarian"},{"teacherId":8072649,"projectId":9484063,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your recent donation, which allowed us to purchase a much-needed laminator and two hot glue guns for our classroom. Your contribution has made a tangible and immediate difference, not only in the resources available to our students but also in how I approach my daily teaching.\r\n\r\nOur new laminator has been an absolute game-changer for classroom materials. Previously, I was hesitant to create certain learning centers or visual aids because they would degrade quickly. Now, we can protect frequently handled items like flashcards, vocabulary walls, literacy centers, and math manipulatives. This means we are saving resources, cutting down on paper waste, and, most importantly, ensuring that our high-quality learning materials are available for years to come\r\n\r\nThe two hot glue guns have transformed our project-based learning (PBL) and maker stations. They are used almost daily in design challenges and creative construction tasks. Students are no longer limited by tape or liquid glue, which restricted the complexity of their models.\r\n\r\nFor me, these items have dramatically increased my efficiency and reduced my prep time stress. 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Glover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8072649_orig.jpg?crop=2312,2312,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690661442471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8072649"},{"teacherId":2509642,"projectId":9465332,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate all of your support towards our science project. There are so many activities associated with this new Amplify Science program that require my students to collaborate and document their thinking. \r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, I have enough sticky notes and index cards for my students to complete their assignments until the end of the year. Also, now all of my students have access to markers to help them complete their assignments.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you so much for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1753030692070,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-science/9465332/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2509642"},{"teacherId":2509642,"projectId":9482661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations towards our project. Words can't express how grateful I am to now have this ink to use. I frequently need to print out materials for my students which include activity sheets and vocabulary cards to be used during instruction. \r\n\r\nInstead of having to wait in line to use the school printer, I am able to continue printing right from our classroom printer in color. Visual cues are so important. Having these in color makes them more engaging.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, we truly appreciate all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1754352074940,"projectUrl":"project/printing-in-color/9482661/","projectTitle":"Printing In Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2509642"},{"teacherId":3380078,"projectId":9868997,"letterContent":"I truly cannot begin to find the words to use to thank you for the support you have given to this project. This project is very special to me, as it allows for students to express themselves in positive and creative ways. The items that have been added to our classroom library and shelves will help students better identify their feelings and make them more comfortable expressing those ideas aloud to others. \r\nOne of the most difficult parts of middle school is finding the way to accurately, and safely, express the way that you are feeling. I try so very hard to create a safe space where everyone feels seen, heard and respected within our learning space. The new items will further help students find ways to connect with their classmates and express the way they are feeling aloud. I am so excited seeing students continue to open up and communicate their thoughts with each other.\r\nThank you so much for everything you've done to make this possible for my students. You've helped make such a big difference in our classroom, one that my students this year and for many years to come, will never forget. We appreciate all you've done very much! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762267498217,"projectUrl":"project/see-hear-and-feel-our-emotions/9868997/","projectTitle":"See, Hear and Feel Our Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sardarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3380078_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450659597915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sardarian"},{"teacherId":3380078,"projectId":9846092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible kindness you have shown to my students with the funding of this project! The new books we have received have already been borrowed by students within my classes to being reading. As soon as they saw the \"Twisted Tales\" the excitement was all over their faces! They love to read, especially when it is about characters that they have grown to love over the years. 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Aloysius L Fitzpatrick Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is part of Philadelphia City School District.
It serves 906 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.9:1.
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Aloysius L Fitzpatrick Elementary School Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
54%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Aloysius L Fitzpatrick Elementary School
$643,534
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1,772
projects
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62
teachers
funded
3,720
donors
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318
projects for
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Aloysius L Fitzpatrick Elementary School has received support from
1,126 individuals from Pennsylvania and
2,594 individuals out-of-state.