{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George W Childs Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5792108,"projectId":9275371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support to my classroom. These supplies help ensure my students always start the year off on the right foot. Students are prepared for learning. Students are able to access the materials without worrng about whether or not their parents will be able to get them supplies. \r\n\r\nYour support is always appreciated and it goes such a long way. We are grateful for your endless generosity when it comes to education. Donations like yours make our classrooms what they are.","fullyFundedDate":1753642141209,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-new-year/9275371/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lutek-Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792108_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706138797085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792108"},{"teacherId":561685,"projectId":9846458,"letterContent":"My students spend the entire week working hard to learn new concepts, manage their behavior, and become better citizens. Fun Friday is their reward for all that effort. It's also a chance to relax and take a break from the pressure of expectations.\r\n\r\nThey've been having a blast, and it's all thanks to your generosity. We now have board games, strategy games, building sets, and more! There are plenty of opportunities to play together or enjoy some time independently.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing activities that give them something to look forward to and a chance to make great memories at school.","fullyFundedDate":1769646761959,"projectUrl":"project/sponsor-a-smile-help-fund-fun-friday/9846458/","projectTitle":"Sponsor a Smile: Help Fund Fun Friday","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp561685_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469660523840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/561685"},{"teacherId":3822213,"projectId":9876410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom's phonics intervention project. Your generosity has made such a meaningful impact, and I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for your kindness and willingness to invest in my students. Because of your support, my students now have access to valuable phonics intervention materials and supplies that will help strengthen their reading skills and build their confidence as learners.\r\n As a reading intervention teacher, I work with students who need additional support in developing the foundational skills necessary to become strong, successful readers. Many of the children I work with struggle with skills such as recognizing letter sounds, blending words, decoding unfamiliar words, and identifying spelling patterns. For some students, reading can feel frustrating and overwhelming, and they often come to intervention feeling discouraged or unsure of themselves. My greatest hope is always to help them realize that they are capable, that they can grow, and that learning can be exciting and rewarding.\r\n Thanks to your generosity, I now have additional resources that will allow me to make phonics instruction more engaging, interactive, and meaningful for my students. These materials will provide my struggling readers with hands-on opportunities to practice important literacy skills in ways that are fun and developmentally appropriate. Whether they are building words, sorting sounds, manipulating letters, or practicing decoding strategies, these materials will help make learning more concrete and accessible for students who need that extra support.\r\n One of the most important things I have learned as an educator is that every child learns differently. Some students need to hear information, some need to see it, and others need to physically interact with materials before concepts begin to make sense. The phonics intervention tools you helped provide will allow me to meet those diverse learning needs by incorporating multisensory instruction into my lessons. This type of instruction is especially important for struggling readers because it helps make abstract concepts more understandable while keeping students actively engaged in the learning process.\r\n Your donation is doing so much more than simply providing classroom supplies. You are helping create opportunities for students to experience success, perhaps for the first time in a long time. You are helping students gain confidence in themselves and begin to believe that they can become readers. You are helping turn frustration into excitement, hesitation into courage, and uncertainty into pride.\r\n There is truly nothing more special than witnessing the moment a child realizes they can do something they once thought was impossible. Seeing a student smile after successfully decoding a difficult word, hearing them proudly read aloud with confidence, or watching them eagerly volunteer because they finally believe in their abilities—those are the moments teachers treasure. Because of your generosity, I will be able to create more of those moments for my students this year.\r\n Your kindness also sends a powerful message to my students that there are people who care deeply about them and their success. It reminds them that they are important, valued, and worthy of support. That message alone can have an incredible impact on a child's self-esteem and motivation.\r\n Thank you again for believing in my students and supporting their learning journey. Your generosity will make a lasting difference not only in their academic growth but in their confidence and love for learning as well. We are beyond grateful for your compassion, kindness, and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767216113960,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-with-phonics-fun/9876410/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers With Phonics Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Widerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3822213_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725015073397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3822213"},{"teacherId":8023219,"projectId":9942840,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our physical education classes are more inclusive than ever! These soft, adaptive volleyballs have removed the barrier of physical discomfort, allowing students of all ability levels to focus on hand-eye coordination and teamwork.\r\n\r\nBy using this specialized equipment, my students are mastering skills like serving and volleying. You haven't just provided sports gear; you've built confidence and joy through accessible play. Thank you for making our PE class a place where every student can truly thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1765656345237,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-for-all-making-the-game-welc/9942840/","projectTitle":"Volleyball for All: Making the Game Welcoming with Soft Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dougan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630078443345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023219"},{"teacherId":8023219,"projectId":9887109,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation toward our new whiteboard. It has already become a central hub for learning in both our Physical Education and Health classes, and the impact on my students' engagement is remarkable.\r\n\r\nHow your gift is making a difference:\r\nVisual Learning in the Gym: In a large, echoing gymnasium, it can be difficult for every student to hear instructions. The whiteboard allows me to map out sports plays, explain game rules, and list the \"Workout of the Day\" so students can move through stations independently and confidently.\r\n\r\nConnecting Health and Wellness: During our Health units, we use the board to brainstorm nutrition plans, track fitness goals, and illustrate complex concepts like the body's physiological responses to exercise.\r\n\r\nStudent Ownership: Having a dedicated space to write down goals and team scores gives the students a sense of pride and accountability in their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1764618802985,"projectUrl":"project/the-daily-active-board-for-pe-lessons/9887109/","projectTitle":"The Daily Active Board: for P.E. Lessons and Fitness Routines","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dougan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630078443345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023219"},{"teacherId":1940340,"projectId":9549707,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of fossil excavation kits. Because of your support, students are gaining hands-on access to real pieces of Earth's history-an experience that books alone cannot provide.\r\nYour donated fossil kits allowed our 22 students to observe, dig/excavate, and assemble the dinosaur fossil. They have worked very hard studying about Paleontologists, their tools, and have seen photos. What a joy to see them so excited and enthralled by these kits.\r\nFor many students, this was their first time to work with fossil kits. Your contribution transforms abstract lessons into tangible discoveries, sparking curiosity and encouraging interest in STEM fields.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to education. Thank you for helping bring the past to life for my second grade class.","fullyFundedDate":1755021800107,"projectUrl":"project/calling-all-paleontologists/9549707/","projectTitle":"Calling All Paleontologists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1940340_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690319286070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1940340"},{"teacherId":561685,"projectId":9564834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support will directly enrich my students' lives in two wonderful ways. The new fossil kit will add and exciting, hands-on dimension to our paleontology unit. Students will model the excavation process, making their learning about Mary Anning and fossils more real and memorable than ever.\r\n\r\nSimilarly, the butterfly kit will allow my students to witness the stunning process of metamorphosis firsthand, creating a deep connection to our pollinator unit.\r\n\r\nYou have moved beyond idea to action, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. Your contributions are making a tangible difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757336895352,"projectUrl":"project/digging-into-discovery/9564834/","projectTitle":"Digging into Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp561685_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469660523840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/561685"},{"teacherId":2992511,"projectId":9292790,"letterContent":"We love running our coffee business! It was great to start the year with all needed supplies to begin running. The students are learning to read customer orders, provide change when needed, and become confident in their skills as workers. The best part is that we have created positive vibes in the morning for staff, who find absolute joy in receiving their goods from The Brew Crew. What a wonderful sense of community! The students love delivering the coffee in the morning!\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for helping to provide such a wonderful, hands-on learning experience for our students. For sure, this will help them as they grow to become successful, independent workers in our community!","fullyFundedDate":1755521912420,"projectUrl":"project/coffee-cart-replenish/9292790/","projectTitle":"Coffee Cart Replenish","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Field","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2992511_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471180311080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jac-carroll"},{"teacherId":2992511,"projectId":9292669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support to our classroom means so much, and is greatly appreciated. We are using the supplies you have helped to purchase on a daily basis, so your donation is being put to great use. It was great students started the first quarter with needed supplies. Students were appreciative to see all supplies ready when they arrived on their first day. We were able to get started right away with our lessons because all materials were set out. Thank you again for thinking of us for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755457950494,"projectUrl":"project/jump-start-for-the-year/9292669/","projectTitle":"Jump Start for the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Field","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2992511_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471180311080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jac-carroll"},{"teacherId":2666629,"projectId":9352003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to this project. These supplies have helped our classroom community tremendously. It has allowed us to have materials like tissues, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes on hand without having to worry about them running out. If our tissue box is empty, students have confidence to go to the closet and get another box. If the hand sanitizer is low, they know to take another one out of the bin. This seems so small to some, but to a first grade classroom, this is huge. Thank you for taking the small simple worries out of our days. \r\n\r\nYou are the best!","fullyFundedDate":1753455820540,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-as-a-daisy/9352003/","projectTitle":"Fresh as a Daisy","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Fry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2666629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753453597787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-fry"},{"teacherId":1940340,"projectId":9549365,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to my DonorsChoose project, \"Our Listening Ears Need Headphones\". Your support has made a significant impact on our students and their educational journey, and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nI want to assure you that your support has not gone unnoticed. Our students were overjoyed when they learned about your generous donation, and they are excited to make the most of the headphones you've provided. Your investment in their education means more than words can express, and it is inspiring to witness the positive impact your generosity has had on their motivation and enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755085491386,"projectUrl":"project/our-listening-ears-need-headphones/9549365/","projectTitle":"Our Listening Ears Need Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1940340_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690319286070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1940340"},{"teacherId":561685,"projectId":9480513,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your contribution has made in our classroom. The supplies you provided, while perhaps seeming simple, have given each of my students a powerful opportunity to actively express their creativity, knowledge and understanding in their own unique way. \r\n\r\nWe have put these wonderful resources to immediate use. The whiteboards and markers have instantly become their favorite tool- eliciting a collective cheer whenever I announce we'll be using them. It means they will not be sitting, listening and responding, nor writing in a workbook, but they will be actively participating, showing their immediate responses and receiving instant feedback. The ability to erase and try again has created a safe space for learning through practice.\r\n\r\nMy students have already completed a research project on spiders where they used the posterboard and colorful cardstock to create brilliant poster displays to share their work. The new headphones allowed researchers to listen to educational videos without distraction.\r\n\r\nYour support has energized our learning environment, and we are already building on this momentum. Thank you for fueling this cycle of curiosity and achievement in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754530179574,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-bright/9480513/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Off Bright!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp561685_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469660523840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/561685"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90738","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":471,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.9,"schoolId":90738,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George W Childs Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George W Childs Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/george-w-childs-elementary-school/90738"}