{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William Dick Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9119444,"projectId":10462970,"letterContent":"Our classroom has transformed significantly thanks to the new resources provided by our generous donors. One standout project was the \"Community Garden Initiative,\" where students collaborated to design and plant a small garden outside our classroom. They utilized the new gardening tools, soil, and seeds to create a vibrant space filled with vegetables and flowers. When the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They rushed to explore the tools and immediately began brainstorming ideas for the garden layout. This hands-on experience not only enhanced their understanding of biology and ecology but also fostered teamwork and responsibility as they cared for the plants together.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next steps for our students involve documenting the growth of the garden and analyzing how different plants thrive in various conditions. They will engage in research projects where they explore the nutritional benefits of the vegetables we planted and how to create healthy meals using them. This integration of science and health education allows students to see the real-world applications of their learning while developing essential life skills. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our donors for making this possible; your contributions have created lasting memories and invaluable learning experiences for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1788383594689,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-our-classroom-for-success/10462970/","projectTitle":"Setting Up Our Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Jacobs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119444_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698944229252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119444"},{"teacherId":9119444,"projectId":10377064,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see our classroom come together with the new supplies! The pencils, paper, markers, colored pencils, and other materials have helped create a welcoming and organized space where students have the tools they need to learn. One of my favorite moments was seeing students immediately begin using the materials for their classwork and creative activities. Their excitement reminded me how meaningful it is to have the right resources available in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials every day for math, reading, writing, science, and creative projects. Students are able to take ownership of their learning by using colored pencils and markers to organize their work, create projects, and show what they know in different ways. These resources may seem simple, but they have made a big difference in helping my students feel prepared and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nOur next step is continuing to build our classroom community while diving deeper into our grade-level learning. I am excited to watch my students grow in confidence, creativity, and independence throughout the school year. Thank you for helping me give my students a classroom where they have the resources they need to learn, create, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1786151643905,"projectUrl":"project/new-beginnings-are-happening-for-us-all/10377064/","projectTitle":"New Beginnings Are Happening for Us All","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Jacobs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119444_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698944229252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119444"},{"teacherId":10478206,"projectId":10191143,"letterContent":"Your donations, even though arrived at the end of last school year, brightened my students last month of school immensely. My 8th graders, who are now in highschool, were able to spend the end of their year caring for (and naming) our new hermit crabs, grew and shared some plants with eachother, and made amazing end of year projects with our new markers! Students this year will now have access to manipulatives when learning about atoms and molecules, which will be helpful for our units on phase changes a& chemical reactions! \r\n\r\nIn short, we love our new class pets and supplies, they really helped make the end of last year magical as well as the start of this one!","fullyFundedDate":1776426124708,"projectUrl":"project/science-should-be-hands-on/10191143/","projectTitle":"Science Should be Hands-on!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10478206_orig.jpg?crop=2874,2874,x391,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776224379433","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10478206"},{"teacherId":4262764,"projectId":9316431,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift to our classroom! Thanks to your support, every student in our class now has access to their own quality set of headphones.\r\n\r\nHaving these headphones in the room makes a huge difference in our daily routine. Here's a quick look at how your gift is helping:\r\n\r\nFocused Learning: Students can now work through interactive reading and math programs at their own pace without distracting their neighbors.\r\n\r\nAudio Assistance: For our audio learners and students working on language development, being able to listen to clear read-alouds has been a game-changer for comprehension.\r\n\r\nA Calmer Classroom: Having dedicated audio gear keeps the room quiet and productive, helping everyone stay focused on their tasks.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when we unboxed them, and seeing their faces light up when they plugged them in for the first time was priceless.","fullyFundedDate":1753206654338,"projectUrl":"project/hearing-help/9316431/","projectTitle":"Hearing Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4262764_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643171181442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stephanie-brown"},{"teacherId":4262764,"projectId":9444222,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift to our classroom! Thanks to your support, every student in our class now has access to their own quality set of headphones.\r\n\r\nHaving these headphones in the room makes a huge difference in our daily routine. Here's a quick look at how your gift is helping:\r\n\r\nFocused Learning: Students can now work through interactive reading and math programs at their own pace without distracting their neighbors.\r\n\r\nAudio Assistance: For our audio learners and students working on language development, being able to listen to clear read-alouds has been a game-changer for comprehension.\r\n\r\nA Calmer Classroom: Having dedicated audio gear keeps the room quiet and productive, helping everyone stay focused on their tasks.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when we unboxed them, and seeing their faces light up when they plugged them in for the first time was priceless.","fullyFundedDate":1754366795167,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-stem-activities/9444222/","projectTitle":"Headphones for STEM activities.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4262764_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643171181442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stephanie-brown"},{"teacherId":4262764,"projectId":9819324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to the functional daily operations of our classroom. Our students were so excited when they could have cold fruit cups during our coding club (that meets at 8:00 am during breakfast time). The girls really enjoyed frozen popsicles too, especially when the temperatures were so high in May and June.\r\n\r\nOur ink provided 1,000s of colored printed pages. Our classroom looks so beautiful because your contribution.\r\n\r\nIt is so meaningful to me and my students when community members (that we don't even know) support and want the best of our educational paths and journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1763498226276,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-and-functional/9819324/","projectTitle":"Colorful and Functional","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4262764_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643171181442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stephanie-brown"},{"teacherId":9969180,"projectId":10120052,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your continued support. Thanks to donors like you, I was able to restock our pencils and give students new tools to be successful within the classroom. My students love to write and draw in order to express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions. The tools funded in this project has given my students the opportunity to have fresh, colorful, and sharpened pencils at their desk everyday in their own pencil cups. Students are responsible for their pencils, cups, and erasers which has helped them hold themselves accountable for their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776097941161,"projectUrl":"project/just-keep-writing/10120052/","projectTitle":"Just Keep Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Widmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969180_orig.jpg?crop=2923,2923,x90,y715&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756231480577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969180"},{"teacherId":9969180,"projectId":10077995,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students experience a more colorful environment and encouraged them to think more creatively about their work. Donors like you have helped me to create colorful handouts, posters, activities, projects, and papers to send home. This project has helped me continue to provide what my students and their families need to help them be as successful as possible. This project has also made it possible to be more diligent and effective during and after IEP meetings. Thank you again from myself and my learning support students.","fullyFundedDate":1770839400618,"projectUrl":"project/color-the-class/10077995/","projectTitle":"Color The Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Widmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969180_orig.jpg?crop=2923,2923,x90,y715&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756231480577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969180"},{"teacherId":4262764,"projectId":9819204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to funding the everyday essentials that my students need. \r\n\r\nStudents cannot be academically successful without their needs being met first. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity and are so grateful that our project was the one you chose to donate to. \r\n\r\nMy students are always so happy when they can receive food from me. I never want to have to turn anyone in need away and with this project many students were able to receive an extra bit of nutrition that was much needed.","fullyFundedDate":1767185462209,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-treats/9819204/","projectTitle":"Snack time treats.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4262764_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643171181442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stephanie-brown"},{"teacherId":9969180,"projectId":9332442,"letterContent":"This project has offered my students multiple opportunities for growth and success. Classroom comfort has provided my students a place where they feel comfortable to grow, make mistakes, read, and encourage each other.\r\n\r\nThis has become a vital part of my classroom. This project has helped my students to build social skills, read for fun, and has helped grow their creative thinking. Students not only enjoy coming to read in this area, but now ask for new books, try new things, and enjoy reading to their classmates. For the first time, these students have started asking me if they can read a book. This has changed my students way of thinking about and enjoying reading. Thank you for giving all of us this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1750774689648,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-comfort/9332442/","projectTitle":"Classroom Comfort!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Widmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969180_orig.jpg?crop=2923,2923,x90,y715&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756231480577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969180"},{"teacherId":9904891,"projectId":9523002,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom library. The new books have become a huge part of our daily routine and have inspired so much enthusiasm for reading throughout the class.\r\n\r\nOur curriculum focuses heavily on informational literacy, with students currently developing expertise in nonfiction topics, specifically about the world of frogs. However, your donation has provided the balance my students need. After a day of academic work, my students look forward to winding down with the fiction titles you provided. The Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series are a fan favorite, and I always see the students reading along with a smile.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift extends beyond reading comprehension. One student was so inspired by the new collection that she wrote her own 18-page short story, \"The Life of Katie Cool.\" Seeing a student engage with reading with such as passion and taking it to the next level by creating her own story is the ultimate goal of my profession, and your support played a direct role in making that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping my students discover the joy of literature.","fullyFundedDate":1758840233762,"projectUrl":"project/turning-a-new-page-for-young-readers/9523002/","projectTitle":"Turning a New Page for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904891_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y296&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754005228470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904891"},{"teacherId":9969180,"projectId":9619955,"letterContent":"Many of my students struggle both at home and in the classroom. They do not have opportunities to experience so many things outside of the classroom because of their environment. This printer has provided me with a tool, but my students favorite part of the day is watching me make copies or print something out that I need. Not only am I able to create more accessible activities for them, and now in color, but they get to experience something that they did not even know existed. \r\n\r\nI have been able to create beautiful file folder activities that are in full color and reusable thanks to your generous donations. I received other items as well that have allowed me to create \"brag tags\" as a way for every student to be appreciated and celebrated for their accomplishments at their individual levels. I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1757682703970,"projectUrl":"project/color-their-world/9619955/","projectTitle":"Color Their World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Widmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969180_orig.jpg?crop=2923,2923,x90,y715&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756231480577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969180"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90788","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":343,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":89,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.8,"schoolId":90788,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about William Dick Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"William Dick Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/william-dick-elementary-school/90788"}