{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9073347,"projectId":9611374,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly thankful for the support that made it possible for me to receive a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card through this Donors Choose project. As a speech and language therapist, I am always looking for new and creative ways to help my students build their communication skills while making therapy fun and meaningful. This gift card gave me the opportunity to add new resources to my collection that provide engaging ways to learn and practice skills.\r\n\r\nThe gift card also allowed me to choose resources based on the specific needs of my students. I work with students who have a wide range of communication abilities and goals, so having a variety of materials is incredibly helpful. I can choose resources that are appropriate for different ages and skill levels and then adapt them as needed. A resource that is designed for one particular skill can often be used in several different ways, which means that the impact of this gift card will continue long after the initial purchase.","fullyFundedDate":1755743893534,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-new-resources/9611374/","projectTitle":"New School Year - New Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratkanis' Speech Therapy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073347_orig.jpg?crop=711,712,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704849966819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrspratkanis"},{"teacherId":9073347,"projectId":9246166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through this project! Your generosity has provided meaningful opportunities for my students to strengthen foundational literacy and speech skills in a way that is engaging, hands-on, and encouraging.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our speech and language therapy sessions now have additional resources that allow students to actively explore the connections between sounds, letters, and words. These resources are making our learning experiences more interactive and motivating. Students can practice identifying sounds, blending sounds together, recognizing patterns, and building words. As they develop these skills, they are also building confidence in their ability to read, spell, and progress towards speech and language goals. The playful nature of the activities helps reduce frustration and gives students a chance to experience success while practicing skills that may otherwise feel difficult.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your generosity is helping make learning more accessible, interactive, and joyful. I am incredibly grateful for the role you have played in giving my students the tools to continue growing as readers, communicators, and learners!","fullyFundedDate":1749074525993,"projectUrl":"project/building-words-building-confidence-hel/9246166/","projectTitle":"Building Words, Building Confidence: Help My Students Master Phonics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratkanis' Speech Therapy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073347_orig.jpg?crop=711,712,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704849966819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrspratkanis"},{"teacherId":9217530,"projectId":8964560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. These organizers have been amazing in aiding in our math storage and organization. Students are able to independently choose a center from the drawers to complete daily. \r\n\r\nMy Kindergarten students have been enjoying our Workshop time much more because they have been able to have more choices. They feel more independent too! These math storage bins have made it easier for students to keep classroom manipulatives organized. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe love our new storage!","fullyFundedDate":1735487805754,"projectUrl":"project/math-material-stations/8964560/","projectTitle":"Math Material Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217530_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722553691600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217530"},{"teacherId":2941254,"projectId":10066488,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to the calculators they need to fully engage in mathematics learning. Your contribution is not just a donation—it is an investment in their confidence, their problem-solving skills, and their future opportunities.\r\nIn our classroom, mathematics is more than numbers; it is about thinking critically, making sense of the world, and building perseverance when challenges arise. For many of my students, having access to a personal calculator removes a barrier that can often cause frustration or disengagement. Instead of getting stuck on computation, students can now focus on understanding concepts, exploring patterns, and explaining their reasoning. These are the skills that truly matter in developing strong mathematicians.\r\nBefore receiving these calculators, some students had limited or inconsistent access to tools that support their learning. This could slow down lessons, disrupt their confidence, or prevent them from fully participating alongside their peers. Now, thanks to you, every student has equitable access to the tools they need. That sense of fairness and inclusion has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom community.\r\nI wish you could see the excitement on their faces when the calculators arrived. What might seem like a simple tool to some has become a symbol of possibility for my students. They feel empowered. They feel prepared. Most importantly, they feel seen and supported by people beyond our classroom who believe in them and their potential.\r\nThese calculators are already transforming the way we learn. Students are engaging more deeply in problem-solving, checking their work independently, and participating more confidently in discussions. They are taking risks, trying new strategies, and building resilience when they encounter challenging problems. Your donation has helped create a learning environment where students feel capable and inspired.\r\nAs a teacher, it is incredibly meaningful to know that there are individuals who care deeply about education and are willing to invest in students they may never meet. Your generosity sends a powerful message: that these students matter, that their education matters, and that their futures are worth supporting. That message will stay with them far beyond this school year.\r\nPlease know that your impact will continue to ripple through our classroom each and every day. Every problem solved, every \"aha\" moment, and every increase in confidence is in part because of you. You have helped remove obstacles and replaced them with opportunity.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in us and for making a tangible difference in our learning journey. Your generosity has created lasting change, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1772907617511,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-count-2/10066488/","projectTitle":"Calculators Count 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLawder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2941254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451845625542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-delawder"},{"teacherId":1031629,"projectId":10251652,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The first grade students were thrilled to get their own copy of Ready, Set, Snow from the Ready Freddy book series. \r\n\r\nThe children have worked hard to develop strong reading fluency this year. I have been reading these books to them all year. Now that they are independent readers, they can read the books for themselves! Each child is excitedly reading their book right now. They will be taking turns sitting in the \"teacher chair\" and reading their books to the class for the rest of the school year. Then they will get to take home their books and read to their families all summer. Thanks for providing the joy of reading to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778028762619,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-second-grade-readers/10251652/","projectTitle":"Ready for Second Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meganohler"},{"teacherId":1031629,"projectId":10202555,"letterContent":"I'm so thankful for your kindness, generosity, and support for the children that I teach. Your donation will give my students the gift of literacy. I have been reading the Ready Freddy book series to my students this year. They have enjoyed the books so much and I have used them to increasing their listening comprehension. Now they are reading fluently and can read independently. Each student will get a book to read over the summer so they can build their reading fluency and expression. \r\nI often have former students that ask me, \"Do you still read Ready Freddy to your class? Do you remember the book you gave me?\" I also have another former student that has been stopping by to say hello and when he pops in, I let him read a chapter to my current students! \r\nThanks for helping me give my students the joy of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1777397388490,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-summertime-reading/10202555/","projectTitle":"Sweet Summertime Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meganohler"},{"teacherId":5655592,"projectId":10053582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of uniforms, socks, magnetic letters, felt erasers, and snacks. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I wanted to share just how helpful the items have been.\r\nThe uniforms have brought a sense of confidence and pride to our students. Having fresh, comfortable uniforms helps them feel prepared and ready to learn.\r\nThe magnetic letters have already become a classroom favorite. The students love using them during word-building and these letters make learning hands‑on and fun.\r\nThe students are really enjoying an afternoon snack too. The days can be long at times and the snacks help the kiddos stay focused. Your generosity supports not just learning, but also our students' confidence, comfort, and joy. We are deeply grateful for all you've done for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769625419382,"projectUrl":"project/uniform-refresh-and-classroom-essentials/10053582/","projectTitle":"Uniform Refresh and Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stonick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5655592_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533863063810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5655592"},{"teacherId":1031629,"projectId":10027085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for my students. The uniforms and sweaters have already been passed out. The sweaters were especially needed due to the particularly cold weather we have experienced. It's also great to have plenty of tissues with all of the colds my students have. \r\n\r\nThe headphones have been such a help as students have learning software for math and reading. The headphones help them focus. Also, more testing is being done on their laptops, so my students can perform better with the headphones. \r\n\r\nSoon, we will be having freeze pops every afternoon. My school does not have air-conditioning, so it gets incredibly hot on the 3rd floor. I always give my students a freezepop to cool down and keep learning in the afternoon. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your amazing support for my amazing students.","fullyFundedDate":1768682191071,"projectUrl":"project/shirts-sweaters-and-snacks-for-super-s/10027085/","projectTitle":"Shirts, Sweaters, and Snacks for Super Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meganohler"},{"teacherId":2941254,"projectId":9962742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of calculators to support our students. Prior to your contribution, we did not have enough calculators for all students to use consistently, which limited access during lessons that require technology-based tools. Your support has helped us move closer to ensuring that every student has the resources they need to fully participate in math instruction.\r\n\r\nCalculators are an essential tool for supporting students as they build number sense, check their reasoning, and explore more complex mathematical thinking. They are also used alongside classroom technology and during math games, allowing students to engage collaboratively, practice skills in a low-stress environment, and build confidence through meaningful problem-solving experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students now have increased opportunities to use calculators during instruction, technology-based activities, and interactive games that make math both accessible and enjoyable. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us create equitable learning opportunities for all.","fullyFundedDate":1766847793640,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-calculators/9962742/","projectTitle":"Counting on Calculators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLawder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2941254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451845625542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-delawder"},{"teacherId":2941254,"projectId":9679102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support healthy food for our students. Because of your kindness, we are now able to keep nutritious snacks on hand for students who may need them during the school day—whether due to unexpected circumstances, emergencies, or simply needing extra fuel to focus and learn.\r\n\r\nAccess to healthy snacks makes a meaningful difference. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to engage in learning, participate confidently, and feel cared for within their school community. Having these snacks available allows us to respond quickly and compassionately, ensuring that no student has to struggle through the day hungry or distracted.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly supports student well-being and helps create a safe, supportive environment where all students can thrive. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for investing in the health and success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764717586018,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9679102/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLawder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2941254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451845625542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-delawder"},{"teacherId":2941254,"projectId":9721469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our math project! Because of your generosity, we were able to use the materials to host a successful Math Night at our school.\r\n\r\nWe welcomed families into our building to play UNO-style math games together, creating a fun, low-pressure environment where students could practice math skills while connecting with their families. The excitement in the room was incredible—students were engaged, parents were laughing and learning alongside their children, and math truly felt joyful and accessible.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, every family also received a card game to take home, allowing the learning to continue beyond the school day. These materials are already making a meaningful impact by encouraging ongoing math conversations and practice at home.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our students and families. Your donation helped turn math into a shared, positive experience for our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1760716987623,"projectUrl":"project/math-mayhem/9721469/","projectTitle":"Math Mayhem!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLawder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2941254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451845625542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-delawder"},{"teacherId":8503693,"projectId":9932460,"letterContent":"The students at Arsenal in homeroom 124 have been using the new equipment during their inside recess time. They have been having a great time playing and getting along with each other so well. This has been a great resource for our Social and Emotinal Learning (SEL).\r\nMy students were so happy when they saw the Connect 4 and were all able to play. At first sight, They just thought the were old ones but when they had to take the plastic off of the boxes they were so much happier.\r\nI know a picture is worth a thousand words but seeing their smile says even more. I would like to thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1764685209599,"projectUrl":"project/inside-recess-materials/9932460/","projectTitle":"Inside Recess Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8503693"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32333","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":331,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":49,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.1,"schoolId":32333,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Arsenal Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-arsenal-prek-5/32333"}