{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thomas Holme Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3090384,"projectId":10241324,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 3rd students and our entire classroom, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation toward purchasing new supplemental independent reading texts for our classroom library.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought a wonderful wave of enthusiasm to our reading community. Having access to engaging, high-quality books is fundamental to fostering a lifelong love of reading, and your gift has made an immediate difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nHere is how your generous contribution has enhanced our library:\r\nAdded Diversity & Representation: The new books introduce diverse characters, perspectives, and experiences, allowing our students to see themselves reflected in stories while building empathy for others.\r\n\r\nIncreased Student Interest & Engagement: With a broader variety of genres, topics, and reading levels, every student can find books that truly capture their curiosity and imagination.\r\n\r\nEmpowered Independent Reading: Having fresh, enticing choices encourages students to spend more dedicated time reading independently, strengthening their literacy and critical thinking skills daily.\r\n\r\nWhen students connect with books they love, reading shifts from a requirement to a joyful discovery. By expanding our library's options, you have given our students the tools to grow as readers, thinkers, and lifelong learners.\r\nThank you once again for your generosity, kindness, and dedication to our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1778188919054,"projectUrl":"project/dont-just-live-one-life-read-thousands/10241324/","projectTitle":"Don’t Just Live One Life. Read Thousands.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3090384_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521047729028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/team-seider-206"},{"teacherId":3090384,"projectId":10125192,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 3rd grade students and entire classroom community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution toward our new classroom laptop cart. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nPrior to receiving the laptop cart, managing and organizing our classroom devices was a daily challenge. Thanks to your generosity, we now have a secure, centralized station that keeps our technology fully charged, updated, and ready to use.\r\n\r\nBelow are a few ways your contribution has transformed our classroom:\r\nMaximized Learning Time: Transitions between activities are now seamless. Students can safely retrieve and return their devices in minutes, saving valuable instructional time every single day.\r\n\r\nEnhanced Organization: Cables and chargers are neatly managed, preventing damage and keeping our learning space safe and clutter-free.\r\n\r\nEqual Access & Readiness: With all laptops reliably charged and stored together, every student begins their work ready to engage, collaborate, and explore.\r\n\r\nTechnology is a vital bridge to modern learning, but organization and efficiency are what allow us to make the most of it. By providing us with this laptop cart, you haven't just funded a piece of equipment—you have invested in more quality teaching moments, higher student engagement, and a better learning experience for everyone.\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, vision, and investment in our students' future.","fullyFundedDate":1778088096799,"projectUrl":"project/no-student-left-unplugged/10125192/","projectTitle":"No Student Left Unplugged!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3090384_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521047729028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/team-seider-206"},{"teacherId":10396767,"projectId":9982801,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed by your generosity, and I can't thank you enough for making this project possible for my students.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these new resources, my students have been using them every day in ways that have truly deepened their learning. One moment that stands out was during a recent lesson when students worked together on a hands-on activity using the materials. Instead of just listening or watching, they were actively exploring, asking questions, and helping each other problem-solve. It was incredible to see students who are usually hesitant jump right in with confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction was pure joy. Students were wide-eyed, eager, and immediately curious. Many of them asked if they could start using the materials right away, and their enthusiasm carried through the entire day. It was one of those rare classroom moments where every single student was fully engaged.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources are going to continue playing a huge role in our classroom. We are building on this momentum by incorporating them into ongoing projects that encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our next steps include expanding our current lessons into more student-led projects, where they can take ownership of their learning and apply these tools in new and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials—it has created opportunities, sparked excitement, and empowered my students to learn in ways that will stay with them far beyond our classroom. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1767918923304,"projectUrl":"project/bins-bins-bins-and-more/9982801/","projectTitle":"Bins, Bins, Bins, and More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10396767"},{"teacherId":7820580,"projectId":9449173,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation. These books have been a huge hit in the classroom. If a student is feeling sad the first they do is go to read one of these books to help them calm down. If we have a few extra minutes I read one of these books to the class. \r\nMy students absolutely love these books and we are truly grateful for this donation. These books have continued to prosper the love of reading in our classroom and I really cannot thank you enough for that. \r\nYour generous support means the world to me!","fullyFundedDate":1755085303006,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-building-futures/9449173/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Building Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubinstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7820580_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y347&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618582655884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7820580"},{"teacherId":3090384,"projectId":9577825,"letterContent":"The 3rd grade students and I would love to thank you for your generous donations to our classroom positive behavior reward system. The students have been working hard to demonstrate our Holme positive behaviors and be the best Dragons they can be. The students were in awe of the cool fidgets, stickers and other small treats they had when the materials arrived! They couldn't wait to start earning their Dojo points towards the rewards. Earning such cool trinkets makes it a no brainer to consistently demonstrate Dragon behaviors throughout the school day! Some of the behaviors we have been focusing on are having positive attitudes, owning our behavior, listening and learning, making responsible choices and engaging in safe practices. The goal is to lead by example with hopes students will encourage their school mates to do the same!","fullyFundedDate":1755414964383,"projectUrl":"project/dragons-are-respectful-responsible-and/9577825/","projectTitle":"Dragons Are Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3090384_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521047729028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/team-seider-206"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90936","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":850,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.8,"schoolId":90936,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thomas Holme Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Thomas Holme Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/thomas-holme-elementary-school/90936"}