{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Louis H Farrell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10401185,"projectId":10322500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your kind contribution, our project was fully funded, and we were able to bring a beautiful new rug into our learning space. I cannot express enough how much this rug has transformed both the look and the dynamic of our classroom.\r\n\r\nRight when my students walked into the room and saw the new rug spread out, their eyes lit up with excitement! The rug is mostly a sleek, deep black, which gives our classroom a modern, polished, and clean appearance. The dark background is a lifesaver for a busy classroom, because it hides the minor scuffs, dirt, and everyday wear and tear that happen with a room full of energetic six year olds. It makes our classroom feel so welcoming!\r\n\r\nWhile the black base keeps everything looking tidy, the bright, vibrant smiley faces scattered across the rug bring a burst of cheerful color. It makes the room look amazing! \r\n\r\nBeyond the upgrade, the physical and educational impact of this rug has been immediate. Prior to having this rug, gather-time on the floor—whether for read-alouds, morning meetings, or whole group instruction—often involved a lot of restlessness. My students tend to struggle with spatial awareness, which often led to bumping into peers, invading personal space, and lots of wriggling.\r\n\r\nNow, every single student has their very own designated smiley face spot. Having a clear, visual boundary for each child has really transformed our whole group times. The kids are no longer distracted by where to sit or how much space they have. Instead of wriggling and shifting around, each student proudly sits on their bright smiley spot! They sit down comfortably, anchor themselves in their designated space, and focus their attention on either me or the Smartboard.\r\n\r\nThis has reduced distractions and downtime, allowing us to spend more time reading, sharing, and engaging in conversation. It gives the children a comforting sense of security, knowing exactly where their special place is in our classroom. Sitting on a bright, happy face every single day serves as a lovely reminder to bring a positive attitude to our shared space.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your willingness to support public school teacher and invest in our students' educational environment. I wish that words could express the difference this has made in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making our classroom a brighter, happier, and more focused place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1781010461634,"projectUrl":"project/magic-carpet-a-new-rug-for-1st-grade/10322500/","projectTitle":"Magic Carpet: A New Rug for 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaplan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401185"},{"teacherId":10050291,"projectId":10288667,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my second graders were ecstatic. Their eyes went wide as we unpacked everything, and when they found out the new seating rug is on its way and actually has a designated spot for every single one of them, the room filled with cheers. \r\nHaving 30 seven-year-olds and eight-year-olds in one room can get crowded, so seeing their faces light up over having their own colorful space on the rug and bright floor pillows was priceless. They were genuinely blown away that people who don't even know them sent these gifts directly to our classroom.\r\nThese new supplies have completely transformed how our room functions every day. During writing time, students grab the portable lap desks, clipboards, and pencil boxes to spread out across the rug with their writing partners. For math, we use the dry-erase desk dots and clipboards so students can move around the room, solve problems on the go, and easily share their work. During independent reading, kids love grabbing a comfy pillow to settle in with a good book. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who usually gets restless during independent work grab a lap desk and floor pillow, sit in a cozy corner, and stay focused on reading for 20 minutes straight without a single distraction.\r\nNext up, we are using our new lap desks and privacy folders as we start our next math and reading units. Students will be using the desk dots and clipboards for interactive partner review games, and the privacy shields will give them quiet, focused spaces during our upcoming assessments. Your generosity gave my 30 kids a comfortable, organized, and flexible environment where they can learn in ways that fit them best. Thank you so much for supporting our class!","fullyFundedDate":1786574909782,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-need-a-bright-classroom/10288667/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds Need a Bright Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050291_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777335382235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050291"},{"teacherId":4720105,"projectId":10254191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous gift of a printer for our classroom. Your kindness has already made a beautiful impact on our daily routines. The children were absolutely thrilled when the package arrived, and they have been eager to use it for our daily learning activities and creative projects.\r\n\r\nThis printer is especially powerful for our language learners, who can now see the vocabulary they are learning come to life in vibrant, color pictures. Being able to instantly connect a new word with a clear, colorful image builds deep comprehension and makes language acquisition much more accessible and exciting for them. Thank you for investing in our students and providing a tool that truly elevates their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1787168163877,"projectUrl":"project/bring-color-to-third-grade-students/10254191/","projectTitle":"Bring Color to Third Grade Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arcuri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4720105"},{"teacherId":10050291,"projectId":10232987,"letterContent":"When the huge stack of boxes were walked into our room, my second graders were ecstatic. Watching their eyes go wide as we pulled out the warm string lights, the glowing neon sign, and those bright, soft floor cushions was pure magic. The whole room erupted into happy chatter when they saw the Squishmallows and the trailing green pothos plants, and a few kids immediately ran over to run their fingers along the textured fidget strips stuck to their desks. For seven- and eight-year-olds, seeing that a bunch of kind people took the time to send them a classroom makeover made them feel like the most important kids in the world.\r\n\r\nThese tools have completely transformed how our day flows, especially during center work and independent reading time. Our room turns into a quiet \"reading cafe\" under the dim, warm lights. Kids grab a floor cushion, pop on their new headphones to listen to read-along stories on their Chromebooks, and squeeze a plushie while they read. I also used the hot glue gun to easily hang up our new lights, classroom signs, and student work around the room to make it feel so homey. Even simple things like the tiny dustpans and microfiber rags have turned cleanup into something they actually fight over who gets to do.\r\n\r\nNext up, the kids are going to \"adopt\" our new pothos plants to record their growth over time, this goes great with our science unit currently about plants and observations of habitats. We're also using the mesh zipper pouches to keep all their research cards and supplies organized so nothing gets lost. Thank you so much for giving my students a space where they feel safe, cozy, and truly excited to come to school every morning!","fullyFundedDate":1778265495092,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-desk/10232987/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Desk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050291_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777335382235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050291"},{"teacherId":8031232,"projectId":10293468,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our classroom has transformed into a vibrant, fully-stocked haven for learning. Receiving our new markers, colored pencils, classroom decorations, pencil sharpener, laminator, and so much more has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our students' daily school experience.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did far more than just supply physical items; you helped foster joy, pride, and enthusiasm for learning in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and making our learning environment a place where they feel supported and inspired every day.","fullyFundedDate":1787168163636,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-bright-third-grade-classroom/10293468/","projectTitle":"Building a Bright Third Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Menaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8031232"},{"teacherId":5480052,"projectId":10248600,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate the new printer for my classroom. I received it two days ago and already have it up and running. In the lessons this coming week we have a book that the students are required to read with no copies. In the past I had to photo copy or put the book up digitally for them to participate. I am making an effort to have my students limit screens and still be able to see the pictures in the story to help them understand. With this new printer I am able to print out the story pages and now my English learning students will be able to actually see the pictures and better understand the story we are reading in class. I cannot wait to see this in action.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this possible for me to be able to bring them literacy that they can enjoy and better understand. Your generosity has a tremendous impact on my students who are learning to read and understand English as pictures and text are the building blocks to reading and building comprehension.","fullyFundedDate":1782778152139,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-quality-copies/10248600/","projectTitle":"Reading With Quality Copies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Macy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5480052"},{"teacherId":10171968,"projectId":10494808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness!\r\n\r\nThis first week of school, I have already seen the impact of your donations in helping my vision for my classroom come to life. I have started a new independent reading routine for my students that kicked off with a \"book tasting\" activity in which students sampled different types of books and picked one that spoke to them. Now, as soon as my students walk into the room, they take out their books and start class with calm, sustained silent reading. Thanks to your donations, students finally have access to high-quality, engaging texts that speak to their interests and help them come into class ready and excited to learn! \r\n\r\nTHANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1787071351411,"projectUrl":"project/ms-applegates-classroom-library-wishli/10494808/","projectTitle":"Ms. Applegate's Classroom Library Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Applegate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171968"},{"teacherId":8237106,"projectId":10004635,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your support! When the package arrived and we unpacked the weighted balls, the reaction from the children was instant excitement! They were all so curious to see what was in the bag, and then very surprised. \r\n\r\nI teach in four 1st grade classrooms, so I keep one ball in each room. All of the students often ask to snuggle it. It really helps them to relax and calm down when they're feeling sad, anxious, or frustrated. I had no idea that they'd be THIS big of a hit! \r\n\r\nI have a high number of students who are new to our country this year, and students who are pulled out for emotional support (Special Education). Being able to hold something that's weighted really helps to calm them. I've seen this work, and I've been recommending these to my teacher friends. I wish that words could express the difference you've made. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778007037108,"projectUrl":"project/finding-calm-weighted-sensory-tools-for/10004635/","projectTitle":"Finding Calm: Weighted Sensory Tools for Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montalvo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8237106_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760895723054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8237106"},{"teacherId":181939,"projectId":9672314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. As the often forgotten students, my middle schoolers are in love with the opportunity to chill on the carpet comfortably and with the floor cushions. The much needed alternative space to regroup, refocus and complete assignments is a welcome alternative to the traditional table and chairs.\r\n\r\nWhen I first opened the box and explained to my 8th graders what we received and why, they were completely dumbfounded. As many of my students are new to the country and their families are struggling daily, the idea that someone would be kind and thoughtful brought a few to tears. \r\n\r\nThe incentive for the reluctant readers to not only complete their work but read a book or magazine for pleasure on the carpet and cushions makes them have a goal to achieve.\r\n\r\nI again thank you for your generosity, kindness and thoughtfulness in assisting me to show my middle schoolers reading can be a joy.","fullyFundedDate":1767138574397,"projectUrl":"project/reading-repose/9672314/","projectTitle":"Reading Repose","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/181939"},{"teacherId":10174189,"projectId":9585806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support has brought so much joy and comfort into our classroom, and I want to share just how much my students are enjoying the wonderful items we were gifted.\r\n\r\nThe transition from the playground back to learning can sometimes be challenging, but our new classroom library books have completely changed our daily routine. Every day after recess, the students now gather around while I read aloud from our new collection. It has become a magical, quiet time that helps them calm their bodies, settle their minds, and get ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFinally, the new desk name plates have given every single student a bright, personalized space to call their own. It is a small detail that has made a huge impact on their sense of belonging and pride in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are using and loving every single item you helped provide. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for investing in my students' well-being and education. You have truly made our classroom a better, more peaceful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1765205101781,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade/9585806/","projectTitle":"First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arcuri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174189"},{"teacherId":9100348,"projectId":9860351,"letterContent":"I teach the most amazing group of students, and today, their world got a little bit brighter thanks to you. What I love most about my learners is their limitless curiosity and their desire to engage with everything they touch. They are full of energy and questions, and they thrive when they can work together and feel pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nYour generous support ensures they have the tools to keep learning hands-on every day. Each resource in this project was chosen with their active learning style in mind. Because of you, we can now use cardstock, laminating pouches, and fresh ink to create durable tools that stand up to the \"energetic use\" of little hands. The dice are already turning abstract math into exciting games, while the dry-erase markers are fostering a growth mindset by allowing students to try, erase, and try again without fear.\r\n\r\nFinally, the mini globe string lights have truly transformed our room into a warm, cozy sanctuary, helping my energetic learners find focus in a calm environment. These resources aren't just supplies; they are the building blocks of a classroom where my students can truly thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping them explore the world with their own two hands.","fullyFundedDate":1762292470876,"projectUrl":"project/roll-write-laminate-hands-on-tools-fo/9860351/","projectTitle":"Roll, Write, Laminate: Hands-On Tools for Active Kindergarten Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gavin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9100348_orig.jpg?crop=1092,1092,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723158925104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gavin-westphilly"},{"teacherId":3023528,"projectId":9925070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my journey to become trained in The Writing Revolution Hochman Method. Because of your generosity, I've been able to strengthen my instructional practices and bring more structured, explicit writing strategies into my classroom. I am now more intentional in how I teach students to organize their thoughts, build sentences, and express their ideas clearly. These tools have not only elevated my teaching, but they've also given my students the confidence to tackle writing tasks that once felt overwhelming.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a recent lesson when a student who typically struggled to write more than a sentence proudly shared a well-structured paragraph with the class. Using the strategies I've learned, they were able to expand their thinking and communicate it clearly. Watching their confidence grow—and seeing classmates respond with encouragement—was incredibly rewarding. Moments like this remind me just how powerful strong writing instruction can be in helping students find their voice.\r\n\r\nI'm excited to continue growing as an educator and to deepen my understanding of how writing can support learning across all subjects. I'm especially looking forward to integrating these strategies into upcoming content areas so students can use writing as a tool for thinking in reading, science, and beyond. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on both my teaching and my students' learning experiences—thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1765827392793,"projectUrl":"project/write-to-read-transforming-literacy-for/9925070/","projectTitle":"Write to Read: Transforming Literacy for Intervention Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3023528_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456374514705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msallygreco"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90927","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1187,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.4,"schoolId":90927,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Louis H Farrell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Louis H Farrell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/louis-h-farrell-elementary-school/90927"}