{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Dilworth Arts & Hum","outOfStateSupporters":18.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8573121,"projectId":10194932,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my speech and language students experience the joy and opportunity to become \"Service Stars!\" The Allstate Foundation has blessed my classroom culture yet again, and I am so grateful for your generosity. \r\n\r\nIn the future, when my students look back on the lessons they have learned in my class - in addition of course to how to articulate their sounds correctly or respond to \"WH\" questions - I know lessons like giving back to their community as \"Service Stars\" and will certainly come to mind. Thanks again for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1776889195303,"projectUrl":"project/service-stars-in-speech/10194932/","projectTitle":"Service Stars in Speech!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baxter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8573121_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672861040518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbaxterslp"},{"teacherId":1769058,"projectId":10165126,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, *Engaging Every Learner Through Visuals and Hands-On Practice*. Your generous donations provided Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards that allowed me to purchase high-quality educational resources designed to make learning visible and meaningful for my students. These resources have brought lessons to life through engaging visuals, interactive activities, and hands-on practice opportunities that help students better understand and retain important concepts.\r\n\r\nThe materials have been especially exciting for students because they are colorful, interactive, and tailored to their learning needs. Visual supports, graphic organizers, task cards, and hands-on activities help students connect abstract ideas to concrete experiences. Instead of simply listening to a lesson, students are actively participating, discussing, sorting, building, and practicing skills in ways that keep them engaged and motivated to learn.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been particularly noticeable among students who benefit from additional visual supports and structured learning opportunities. These learners have gained confidence, become more independent, and are participating more actively during lessons. Because of your generosity, I have been able to differentiate instruction and provide resources that meet a variety of learning styles and abilities. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every student has access to engaging tools that support success. Your support is making a lasting difference in the learning and growth of my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778149882643,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-every-learner-through-visuals-a/10165126/","projectTitle":"Engaging Every Learner Through Visuals and Hands-On Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1769058_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786470418685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-liberto"},{"teacherId":1769058,"projectId":10278571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, *Color-Coded Classroom Ink to Help Primary Students Learn*. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The color-coded ink has helped make learning more engaging and accessible for our young learners. By using different colors to highlight important information, identify letter and number patterns, and organize ideas, students are able to better understand concepts and stay focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been seeing learning come to life through color. They are eager to participate in activities that use the color-coded materials, and many students are making connections more quickly because the visual cues help them remember information. Tasks that once felt challenging now feel more manageable and fun.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who struggled with organization and confidence have especially benefited from these materials. The color-coding provides clear guidance and reduces frustration, allowing them to work more independently and successfully. It has been wonderful to watch students take pride in their work and grow as learners. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where every child has additional tools to succeed. Your support is making a lasting impact on our students each day.","fullyFundedDate":1779357842948,"projectUrl":"project/colorcoded-classroom-ink-to-help-primar/10278571/","projectTitle":"Color‑Coded Classroom Ink to Help Primary Students Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1769058_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786470418685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-liberto"},{"teacherId":4249179,"projectId":10152132,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for funding our project, \"The Right Click: Equipping Kids for Excellence!\" Because of your kindness, our classroom received a wonderful set of computer mice, and they have been a true blessing for our students during a very important time of the school year.\r\n\r\nOur main goal for these mice was to give our students an extra layer of comfort and support during the PSSAs. Laptop trackpads can be so tricky for small hands to use, especially when they are trying their best on a big test. Having a real mouse to hold onto made a world of difference! It helped our kids click exactly where they wanted to, taking away the frustration of accidental slips so they could relax and focus entirely on doing their absolute best.\r\n\r\nWe have a few students who usually get very nervous on test days, sometimes because they struggle with the finger control needed for laptop trackpads. These sweet students completely warmed up to the new mice. Having that physical mouse to hold onto seemed to wash away their test anxiety and gave them a wonderful boost of confidence. It was incredibly heartwarming to see them go from feeling overwhelmed to smiling and working calmly through their tasks.\r\n\r\nJust a little note: To keep our testing private and secure, we aren't allowed to take photos during the actual PSSAs. However, please enjoy these sweet pictures of our students happily using their new mice during our bonus project, creating stop-motion animation movies on iMovie!\r\n\r\nThank you again for caring so much about our school family and giving our kids exactly what they needed to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1773838700535,"projectUrl":"project/the-right-click-equipping-kids-for-exce/10152132/","projectTitle":"The Right Click: Equipping Kids for Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Desiderio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4249179_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660584363780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-desiderio"},{"teacherId":7817306,"projectId":10128455,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in supporting this project! The students are enjoying the books! We are putting all of the other resources to good use also. We are using the pencils and paper to help write stories and the push pins are currently holding up our comic strip projects! The pens, paper clips, glue and tape are helping us to get we through the end of the year projects! We thank you for all your support of our classroom throughout this school year! Your support makes my job a lot easier!","fullyFundedDate":1773858604279,"projectUrl":"project/project-success/10128455/","projectTitle":"Project Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7817306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618270116406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lemon"},{"teacherId":7817306,"projectId":9641568,"letterContent":"A Snicker of Magic is one of my favorite books! It has been such a pleasure to share it with my students! We used it for a novel study this year. What was supposed to be an assignment that took a few weeks, turned out to be around a week. The students could not put it down!! We worked in small groups as well as a large group. Students came to my room during lunch to read!! It was amazing to watch students learn to love a book so much and ask to read it again and again. Thank you for giving us this opportunity!!","fullyFundedDate":1758294324972,"projectUrl":"project/reading-magic/9641568/","projectTitle":"Reading Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7817306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618270116406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lemon"},{"teacherId":7817306,"projectId":10102780,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project. In 3rd grade our students love to read! Having an exceptional classroom library is very important. With your generosity I have been able to expand our library and give students choices in what they want to read. We have started a sign out sheet for students to borrow and take home our books. It has been an amazing addition to our reading library!! Students work towards the goal of reading 100 books a year and with the new books they have exceeded that goal!","fullyFundedDate":1772131522427,"projectUrl":"project/reading-reset/10102780/","projectTitle":"Reading Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7817306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618270116406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-lemon"},{"teacherId":5890315,"projectId":10080790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our classroom project for a new mop and vacuum. Your generosity has made an immediate difference in our learning environment. With young children in the classroom, messes are a part of our daily routine, and having reliable cleaning tools allows us to maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming space for all students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we can spend less time worrying about cleanup and more time focused on learning, exploring, and growing together. A clean classroom helps my students feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to engage each day. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1774963704358,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-clean-spaces/10080790/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Clean Spaces!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vratoric","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5890315_orig.jpg?crop=380,380,x192,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558027878210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5890315"},{"teacherId":581096,"projectId":9866623,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new resources every day across multiple subjects. The paper has been especially helpful for handwriting practice, math work, reading responses, and creative projects. One special moment was watching students proudly use the materials to complete their work independently and share it with their classmates. It has made a big difference in keeping them engaged and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were immediately excited and eager to use them. Something as simple as fresh supplies brought a lot of energy into our classroom. They were especially enthusiastic about using the paper for drawing, writing, and completing their class projects, and it has helped motivate them to do their very best work.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are beginning a meaningful Mother's Day project. Students will be working on interviews and creating bouquets for a special person in their lives. This project will incorporate writing, creativity, and personal expression, and we are so excited to see their ideas come to life. Thank you so much for your generous donation and for supporting our classroom. It truly makes a difference for our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1763146004175,"projectUrl":"project/paper-please-helping-little-hands-learn/9866623/","projectTitle":"Paper Please! Helping Little Hands Learn Big Things","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gearhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schmidt"},{"teacherId":1769058,"projectId":9459059,"letterContent":"💙🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Thank you for helping us create a brand-new learning space with our \"New Rug, New Centers\" project! The moment my 2nd graders walked in and saw the new rug, their eyes lit up and cheers filled the room 😍🎉! Our rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom—a cozy place where students gather for mini-lessons, partner talks, read-alouds, and center activities. Sitting together on the rug helps students feel calm, focused, and ready to learn 📚✨.\r\n🧠✏️ We are using our new rug every day during literacy centers. Students rotate through small groups, practice reading and problem-solving, and work with partners—all while having their own comfortable learning spot 🪑❤️. One favorite moment was our first reading center on the rug—students were so engaged, raising hands, sharing ideas, and reminding each other, \"This is our special rug!\" 😊👏\r\n🌟🚀 Next, we're continuing to build strong learning habits through cooperative center work and class discussions. The rug helps everyone feel included and gives us the space we need to learn together as a community. Because of you, our classroom feels more welcoming, organized, and ready for success every single day 💕🏫. Thank you for giving our 2nd graders a place where learning truly comes together! 💙🎉","fullyFundedDate":1764725555681,"projectUrl":"project/new-rug-new-centers/9459059/","projectTitle":"New Rug, New Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1769058_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786470418685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-liberto"},{"teacherId":1769058,"projectId":10005793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for Helping 2nd Graders Tune In! Because of you, we can now use listening technology in our classroom to learn in exciting new ways 📚✨. We use our headphones to listen to stories, follow along with lessons, and practice skills at our own pace. Sometimes we rewind ⏪, pause ⏸️, or listen again 👂—just like real learners do! This helps us focus better, understand more, and feel proud when we get it 🎯😊.\r\nThe most exciting part is putting on our headphones and diving into learning 🚀🎶! It feels special and helps the classroom stay calm and cozy 🧠💛. Some of us really love listening to books because it helps big stories come alive 📖🌈, and others feel braver practicing reading because we can learn quietly and independently. A few of our friends who had trouble focusing before are now smiling and learning with confidence 😃⭐—we even remind each other, \"Time to tune in!\" 🎼\r\nYou helped make our classroom a better place to learn ❤️🏫. We promise to keep working hard, listening carefully, and growing every day 🌱📘. Thank you for believing in us and helping our brains shine ✨🧠!","fullyFundedDate":1774054267425,"projectUrl":"project/helping-2nd-graders-tune-in/10005793/","projectTitle":"Helping 2nd Graders Tune In","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1769058_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786470418685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-liberto"},{"teacherId":1769058,"projectId":10135300,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting When Reading Meets Math: Boosting Skills Through Books! 📚➕ Because of your kindness, my 2nd graders are learning math while enjoying fun and engaging stories 😊📖. The books help students understand math in a new way, build confidence 💪, and get excited about reading 🎉. Students are making connections, sharing ideas, and participating more during lessons 🧠✏️. Your generosity has made learning more joyful and meaningful for my students, and these books will be used for many years 💙. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773900966770,"projectUrl":"project/when-reading-meets-math-boosting-skills/10135300/","projectTitle":"When Reading Meets Math: Boosting Skills Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1769058_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786470418685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-liberto"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88678","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":454,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.6,"schoolId":88678,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Dilworth Arts & Hum on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Dilworth Arts & Hum","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-dilworth-arts-hum/88678"}