{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gen George A McCall School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2230656,"projectId":10430135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating individual book bins for our classroom! Your generosity has given each student a special place to keep their books and has made independent reading time more organized and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nWhen the bins arrived, students were excited to find their own space and choose books to put inside. Some selected a book they were already reading, while others picked out titles they hoped to explore next. Their enthusiasm was wonderful to see. Each bin gives students a sense of ownership and makes it easier for them to keep track of the books they love.\r\n\r\nWe use the bins during independent reading. Students can quickly find their books, settle in, and spend more time reading instead of searching for materials. They can also leave a book in their bin and return to it later, helping them build steady reading routines. The bins encourage students to care for classroom books and take responsibility for their reading choices.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue choosing books that match their interests and reading goals. We'll share recommendations, talk about favorite stories, and reflect on our progress as readers. Having books close at hand helps students make reading a regular part of their day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a welcoming classroom reading space. Your support is making a difference in our daily routines and helping students grow into confident, independent readers. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1787226419518,"projectUrl":"project/empower-reading-success-donate-magazine/10430135/","projectTitle":"Empower Reading Success: Donate Magazine Holders for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557195555453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrachelmorgan"},{"teacherId":2230656,"projectId":10318861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support has truly made a positive difference in our classroom. Having a cart on wheels has been such a wonderful addition, making it much easier for me to move materials around the room efficiently. It's been a huge help during busy times, and the students have enjoyed helping me \"push\" and \"pull\" the cart, which also gives them a fun opportunity to practice their teamwork and motor skills.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the jumbo magnetic money has brought so much excitement to our class! The students were thrilled when I showed it to them, and they are eagerly looking forward to using it later in the school year during our money unit in math. It's a fantastic hands-on resource that will help make learning about coins and currency both engaging and meaningful for the students.\r\n]\r\nYour kindness and support truly enhance our classroom environment and help create a more interactive and enjoyable learning experience for everyone. I am grateful for your generosity and for partnering with me in supporting the growth and curiosity of these wonderful students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful donation. It means so much to me and to the children's learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1781493002033,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-success-a-mobile-cart-and/10318861/","projectTitle":"Rolling into Success: A Mobile Cart and Jumbo Magnetic Money","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557195555453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrachelmorgan"},{"teacherId":9306776,"projectId":10071285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! These books made such a meaningful addition to our Black History Month learning. Throughout the month, students researched important Black leaders, role models, and changemakers. Having these books available allowed students to go beyond what they could find online and explore stories written specifically for young readers.\r\n\r\nMy students loved looking through the books, learning new facts, and making connections to the people they were researching. The books also gave students opportunities to see themselves reflected in the stories they read and learn about people whose experiences may be different from their own. We were able to practice important second-grade skills like identifying key details, asking questions, researching, and using information from a text in our writing. These books will continue to be part of our classroom library so that students can enjoy and learn from them throughout the entire school year. Thank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773861140061,"projectUrl":"project/black-excellence-through-books/10071285/","projectTitle":"Black Excellence Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kochanowicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9306776_orig.jpg?crop=2029,2030,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768926301368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9306776"},{"teacherId":3644220,"projectId":10116332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! From the snacks and fidgets to the flexible seating options, every item has been a huge hit with the students.\r\n\r\nThe snacks were especially helpful during benchmark testing and continue to provide a much-needed pick-me-up for students throughout the day. The Goldfish crackers, in particular, were a crowd favorite!\r\n\r\nThe new floor seats have transformed our classroom environment, making it easier for students to work together in collaborative groups. One student shared that her favorite part is how adjustable and comfortable the seats are for working on the floor.\r\n\r\nThe stress balls were another highlight—students were thrilled to each receive one, and they quickly became the most exciting item in the classroom. These squishy fidgets have helped create a calmer, more focused atmosphere.\r\n\r\nYour generous contribution made the end of the school year extra special, and the impact will be felt for years to come as future students enjoy the new seating. Thank you again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1778286678287,"projectUrl":"project/seats-snacks-and-stress-relief/10116332/","projectTitle":"Seats, Snacks, and Stress Relief!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grubb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3644220_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466171692683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgrubb214"},{"teacherId":2230656,"projectId":9984108,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our kindergarten classroom. Thanks to your kindness and support, we now have an exciting new resource that has truly transformed the way our students engage with early literacy skills: a set of magnet letters.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher dedicated to fostering a love of learning and laying a strong foundation for reading and writing, I am continually seeking innovative and effective tools to support my students. The magnet letters have become a cornerstone of our daily activities, allowing young learners to explore sounds, words, and spelling in a hands-on, interactive way. Your generosity has made it possible for my students to experience learning with enthusiasm and confidence that I could only dream of before.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, the magnet letters have opened up a world of possibilities. Children can manipulate the letters to form words, experiment with different sound combinations, and see the immediate results of their efforts. This tactile approach makes the abstract concepts of phonics and word building tangible and accessible for young learners. It encourages active participation, fosters creativity, and nurtures a sense of curiosity and discovery. Witnessing my students eagerly experimenting with sounds and watching their confidence grow as they successfully build words has been incredibly rewarding—something made possible by your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771685335830,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-fund-our-letter-magnets/9984108/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds: Fund Our Letter Magnets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557195555453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrachelmorgan"},{"teacherId":2361217,"projectId":9559489,"letterContent":"This project, \"Legos and Engineering\", continues to be a joy to teach and witness. On Fridays, our 6-8th-grade students meet for a Lego Robotics Club, building and modifying motor-driven robots from the \"Lego Cars and Contraptions\" books that you so generously provided. \r\nIn addition, our science fair students from grades 3-8 have been using the same book resources to design and test locomotive Lego robots for Science Fair projects. How cool is that?\r\nFinally, your wonderful gifts of Gravitrax components thrill all of my K-8 students, every day. I am humbled by your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1755482218145,"projectUrl":"project/legos-and-engineering/9559489/","projectTitle":"LEGOs and Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Petuskey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361217_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722256584015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2361217"},{"teacherId":10187503,"projectId":9620980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students love the new chairs, binders and notebooks. The chairs allow them to have small group lesson time at my desk. Small group lesson allow them to really get one to one instruction when they need extra support. The notebooks and binders are super helpful with organizing my classroom and allowing my students to have a space to practice their writing skills. My students each have a binder full of their work they have done for me. It is easy to keep track of their work to take data and for parents to see what they have done in the classroom this year. The writing notebooks are super helpful for students to grab when they are given a writing prompt. All of these items help make my classroom more organized and accessible for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1760731604477,"projectUrl":"project/my-project/9620980/","projectTitle":"My Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187503"},{"teacherId":2230656,"projectId":9971010,"letterContent":"Thank you tons for your contribution towards this project. With this tool, I aim to elevate important issues without sacrificing valuable teaching time. Students will be able to capture questions, ideas, and reflections in any given moment. This allows students to express themselves while also providing me with time to listen and address any concerns. This phone is in place to address social, emotional, and academic topics more authentically, fostering a stronger sense of belonging and support for every learner.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' voices and well-being. Your contribution makes a real, lasting difference in our classroom community and demonstrates the power of generosity to transform everyday moments into meaningful connections.","fullyFundedDate":1767660406909,"projectUrl":"project/speak-and-solve-classroom-tip-line/9971010/","projectTitle":"Speak and Solve: Classroom Tip Line","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557195555453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrachelmorgan"},{"teacherId":3644220,"projectId":9925660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Our supplies have all arrived and are already making a difference. Students have a new flexible seating spot, more easels to do group work on, and so much more. \r\n \r\nThe new flexible seating chair is definitely a favorite. The easels are useful with group work and allowing student to work together and show their work. Other items like the chart paper and markers are being used on a daily basis to add to our anchor charts that we hang around the room. \r\n\r\nAll of the items that you helped to supply our class with are so appreciated. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are helping to make the differences in the lives of 80 5th graders. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1764688548884,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-better-learning-space/9925660/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Better Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grubb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3644220_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466171692683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgrubb214"},{"teacherId":1406062,"projectId":9858085,"letterContent":"The refurbished white board provides a much needed nice writing surface for my class instructions. It write smoothly and wipes off easily. It is so much better than my old one! Both my students and myself love it. And, every afternoon, my students get to enjoy the snacks you helped to purchase. They love the variety packs that came in the box. The recharged energy makes them feel energized and more motivated to learn. It made a big difference. I can't thank you enough for your generosity and support!!!","fullyFundedDate":1762195743540,"projectUrl":"project/refurbishing-an-old-whiteboard/9858085/","projectTitle":"Refurbishing An Old Whiteboard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cliggett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1406062_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x482,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705980172229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1406062"},{"teacherId":2230656,"projectId":9697899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. Storage is such an important part of keeping our kindergarten classroom organized. Students are learning how to independently take and put back materials all while making sure that the classroom stays structured. I love being able to display items for students to see while giving them that independence to select manipulatives and/or activities. These have been a great addition to our math area, allowing all items to remain organized and accessible. Thank you tons for your generosity that lent itself to items that will remain in this classroom for years to come. These storage solutions will continue to allow students to build their independence and success.","fullyFundedDate":1758524947431,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-our-stuff/9697899/","projectTitle":"Storage for Our Stuff","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557195555453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrachelmorgan"},{"teacherId":2230656,"projectId":9711237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to a project that my students absolutely adore! They have all loved trying out the Yoto players during out Independent Reading Time. They have loved the stories and discovered new favorites. These have been such a great addition to our kindergarten classroom and have really encouraged those who struggle with letters and sounds to sit and listen to a story be read aloud to them. We thank you tons and know that these divices will last many years to come, creating a love for books and reading for future students.","fullyFundedDate":1759101214493,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-me-a-yoto-audiobook-device/9711237/","projectTitle":"Read to Me - A Yoto Audiobook Device","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557195555453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrachelmorgan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90766","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":629,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":42,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.1,"schoolId":90766,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gen George A McCall School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gen George A McCall School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/mccall-elementary-school/90766"}