{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George W Nebinger Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3647580,"projectId":10128542,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest thanks for your generous contribution to our 2nd-grade classroom. Because of your support, our students now have a brand-new collection of book club books that have completely transformed our reading time.\r\nIn 2nd grade, students are often transitioning from \"learning to read\" to \"reading to learn.\" Having high-quality, engaging stories that they can dive into together has sparked a newfound enthusiasm in the classroom. \r\nIt is incredibly moving to see them huddle together, excitedly discussing plot twists and sharing their favorite characters. Your kindness has provided more than just paper and ink—it has provided a shared experience that makes every child in our room feel like a capable reader.","fullyFundedDate":1773834785439,"projectUrl":"project/second-graders-sore-in-book-clubs/10128542/","projectTitle":"Second Graders Soar in Book Clubs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3647580_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773251532998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabethw"},{"teacherId":533554,"projectId":9980668,"letterContent":"The transformation in our classroom is nothing short of amazing. Thanks to your kindness, our \"New Floor Covering\" project is officially a reality, and the students couldn't be more thrilled with their upgraded learning space.\r\n\r\nBefore your gift, our floor was just a hard, cold surface that limited where and how we could work. Now, it's a vibrant, flexible hub of activity.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided the interlocking mats and lap desks that have completely changed our daily rhythm:\r\n\r\nThe interlocking mats have created a soft, defined area where students can gather for working and discussions. It's no longer a chore to sit on the floor; it's the most popular spot in the room!\r\n\r\n The lap desks have introduced \"flexible seating\" to our environment. Students can now choose a workspace that fits their physical needs, allowing them to focus better on their work and independent projects.\r\n\r\nBy providing a comfortable alternative to traditional desks, we've seen a noticeable decrease in fidgeting and an increase in \"time on task.\"\r\n\r\nWhen students walked in and saw the new mats and the sleek lap desks, they felt valued. They realized that someone they've never met cared enough about their comfort to invest in their classroom. That realization builds a sense of pride and community that is just as important as the supplies themselves.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a cozy, productive, and modern place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768419165532,"projectUrl":"project/new-floor-covering/9980668/","projectTitle":"New Floor Covering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lincoln","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp533554_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494552832041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lincoln"},{"teacherId":533554,"projectId":9905532,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom is more than just a place to learn—it is now a safe, healthy, and fresh environment where students can focus on what really matters: their education.\r\n\r\nBefore this project was funded, we often struggled to keep up with the daily wear and tear that comes with a busy group of learners. Now, thanks to you, we have the \"Clean Healthy Classroom\" we've always dreamed of!\r\n\r\nWith plenty of Lysol wipes, spray, and hand soap, we are proactively fighting off germs. This means fewer sick days for my students and more consistent time spent in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Febreze has been a game-changer! It keeps our shared space smelling clean and inviting, which significantly boosts the students' mood and focus.\r\n\r\nIt sounds simple, but having a steady supply of paper towels and tissues removes a huge burden. Students no longer have to worry about \"making do\" with rough toilet paper or waiting for supplies; they have what they need right at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were so excited to see the \"mountain of supplies.\" It showed them that there are people out there—like you—who care deeply about their well-being and their success. You haven't just provided cleaning supplies; you've provided peace of mind.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our health and our future!","fullyFundedDate":1767216643357,"projectUrl":"project/clean-healthy-classroom/9905532/","projectTitle":"Clean Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lincoln","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp533554_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494552832041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lincoln"},{"teacherId":9546476,"projectId":10019542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have paper towels, tissues, Clorox wipes, cleaning spray, play food for our classroom market, and binders that are already making a huge difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies helps us keep our classroom clean and safe each day. The binders are helping our students stay organized with their work, and play food has been a big hit in our classroom supermarket where students practice important life and communication skills through play. \r\n\r\nOur students love using these materials, and we are so thankful for your kindness and support. your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772569488901,"projectUrl":"project/learning-life-skills/10019542/","projectTitle":"Learning Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9546476"},{"teacherId":10078211,"projectId":9899472,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations and support! You've helped me create a comfortable, sensory pleasing space for my students. My students can take breaks on the large beanbag and engage if fun quiet sensory friendly activities during choice time. They love the drawing boards and interchangeable puzzles. Some students choose to use the space even during reading. It's helpful to have a small comfortable area, especially when students want multiple seating options even when learning. I am so happy I could create this space.","fullyFundedDate":1764701874841,"projectUrl":"project/autistic-support-calm-area/9899472/","projectTitle":"Autistic Support Calm Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lutzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10078211_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758581506057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10078211"},{"teacherId":1523757,"projectId":9924377,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donation. My students absolutely loved receiving these new books. They were so excited when they saw all of them arrive!!! These books have become very instrumental with increasing my classes interest in reading. We are now able to have books on various reading levels that connect to our new ELA curriculum, allowing all my students, no matter their reading level, the ability to read these texts.\r\n\r\nThis has increased their motivation and joy for reading. My independent reading block has become a lot more delightful for all my students. They are so engrossed with new books, they even ask to take them to read during lunch and recess! Once again thank you so much for your donation and I wanted you to know what a profound positive impact you have all had towards my student's motivation for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1764645466259,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-5th-grade-readers/9924377/","projectTitle":"Inspiring 5th Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1523757_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551465313022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-p-nebinger"},{"teacherId":4691670,"projectId":9594343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and generous donation to our classroom. Your contribution will directly benefit each student by helping to purchase essential organizational tools: seat sacks and book baggies.\r\n\r\nThe seat sacks will provide each student with a personal, easily accessible place to store their supplies, keeping our classroom organized and fostering independence. The book baggies will be a wonderful addition to our reading center time, allowing students to select \"just right\" books that match their reading level and interests to take home.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in our students' education are deeply appreciated. With these new resources, we are better equipped to create a more organized, engaging, and personalized learning environment.\r\nThank you again for making a tangible difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757682702849,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-in-place-smilies-on-faces/9594343/","projectTitle":"Supplies in Place, Smilies on Faces!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4691670_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503541244077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4691670"},{"teacherId":2449916,"projectId":9906487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Paper, Please\" project and helping stock our classroom with colored and white copy paper. These materials are used daily for math practice, group work, foldables, and student-created models. When the paper arrived, students were excited to see the bright colors and immediately asked how we would use them. The colored paper helps students organize their thinking and stay engaged, while the white paper ensures everyone has equal access to learning. Your generosity supports meaningful, hands-on math learning every day—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764680172490,"projectUrl":"project/paper-please/9906487/","projectTitle":"Paper, Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pauline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2449916_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692719001221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-pauline"},{"teacherId":2049590,"projectId":9464443,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is finally filled with the hands-on, messy magic of clay. Your donation provided the clay itself, an essential and often costly material that brings sculpture lessons to life for my students. Eighth graders just completed their ceramic picture frames, while sixth and seventh graders have begun crafting expressive clay masks. These projects would not have been possible without your help. Working with clay gives students the chance to explore texture, form, and self-expression in ways that feel exciting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe best part is that we're just getting started. The younger grades are buzzing with anticipation as they watch older students' projects take shape. Soon, they'll get to dive into their own clay experiences, many for the very first time. Having enough clay for every student ensures that this opportunity is equitable and accessible, allowing all of my students to explore their creativity and build lasting confidence. Thank you for making this joyful, tactile learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756903051401,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-ideas-into-art-with-clay/9464443/","projectTitle":"Shaping Ideas Into Art With Clay","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049590_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499273023678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgrace"},{"teacherId":533554,"projectId":9530803,"letterContent":"The arrival of these new resources has brought both joy and structure to our daily routine! The wobble stools have been an immediate hit, providing a much-needed outlet for movement that helps my students stay focused and engaged during small-group lessons. The fancy pencils and stickers have become wonderful motivators; the kids are so excited to earn a special sticker or use a 'cool' pencil that their enthusiasm for even the simplest writing tasks has soared.\r\n\r\nBeyond student engagement, these supplies have transformed our physical space. The magnets allow me to quickly update our learning posters, keeping our walls relevant to what we are studying that week. Additionally, using the curtain rod to display the date has created a clear, consistent focal point that helps the students stay oriented and organized. Thank you for providing the 'little things' that make a massive difference in how our classroom functions every day!","fullyFundedDate":1758546585939,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-classroom-freshen-up/9530803/","projectTitle":"A Little Classroom Freshen Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lincoln","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp533554_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494552832041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lincoln"},{"teacherId":533554,"projectId":9384176,"letterContent":"The addition of these supplies has completely transformed our classroom energy. The Beats speaker creates a calm, focused environment during independent tasks, while the colorful markers and fun pencils have turned routine assignments into something the students truly look forward to. Having high-quality, appropriately sized tools means every student can participate fully and comfortably, removing barriers to their creativity and learning. Your generosity has provided more than just supplies; it has provided a more joyful way to learn. My students now have the right tools to succeed and a musical environment that helps them focus. Seeing their faces light up when they use their new markers and boards is a testament to the positive impact you've had on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1758837598984,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-basics/9384176/","projectTitle":"Just the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lincoln","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp533554_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494552832041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lincoln"},{"teacherId":2542195,"projectId":9837896,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the very generous donations to our project. My students are really enjoying using the highlighters , erasers and new pencils to complete their math and science assignments in class. I encourage my students to highlight all of the important information when working and and completing a word problem each and everyday. My 4th graders are also enjoying the flexible seating cushions we received in this project. These cushions allow the kids to move around the room while working on Math and Science activities. 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George W Nebinger Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is part of Philadelphia City School District.
It serves 392 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
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65%
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George W Nebinger Elementary School
$297,374
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494
projects
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60
teachers
funded
1,475
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George W Nebinger Elementary School has received support from
1,019 individuals from Pennsylvania and
456 individuals out-of-state.