{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Minadeo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3357544,"projectId":10314084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students through your generous donation of classroom novels. Because of your kindness, our third-grade readers will have the opportunity to engage with meaningful stories that build reading skills, critical thinking, empathy, and a love of literature.\r\n\r\nWe are already reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane during our intervention groups three times each week. The students have quickly connected with Edward's journey and are developing important comprehension, vocabulary, and discussion skills as they explore themes of love, loss, friendship, and belonging. Having additional copies allows all students to actively participate and enjoy the experience together.\r\n\r\nYour donation of The Candymakers, Because of Winn-Dixie, and The Tale of Despereaux will provide our students with even more opportunities to dive into high-quality literature. These novels will be used in small-group instruction, book clubs, intervention","fullyFundedDate":1789567904000,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-readers-one-book-at-a-time/10314084/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Readers One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eastman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3357544_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454285188752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3357544"},{"teacherId":9268559,"projectId":10500023,"letterContent":"We really appreciate your support for our classroom! Our PreK students now enjoy their own \"magazine\" to explore bi-monthly. I love this learning resource! As a class we receive one large poster-size copy of the scholastic news issue, plus a copy for each student and few extra. Together we read through the issue, as each student handles their own copy.\r\nMy students are learning book-handling skills, early literacy skills, social skills and so much more! And the best part is they love this activity! They are able to explroe and experience reading hands-on, then take their issue home to continue practicing with their families. \r\nEach issue is very age-appropriate and aligns well with our class curriculum. It is has been a fabulous tool to use with my English language learners, building their langugage skills and growing their confidence to particpate in class. I am able to extend the learning into other activities too! \r\nThanks again, this is one of my favorite learning resources to use all school year!","fullyFundedDate":1789591852742,"projectUrl":"project/read-together-read-alone-read-again/10500023/","projectTitle":"Read Together, Read Alone, Read Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9268559_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694372239342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anna-dolter"},{"teacherId":4459907,"projectId":10343234,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for your generous support of my preschool project \"To Infinity and Beyond!\" Your contribution has made a difference in our classroom. My students love seeing the toys, books and decorations in our classroom! My students love using \"forky\" to take turns talking! My students love listening to the stories! My students love playing with the toys. With the new toy story toys and props my students use their imaginations to use their language and social skills. It's incredibly rewarding to see their excitement for learning and your support helped make these engaging experiences possible! Thank you for believing in my students and for helping to create a more enriching learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1785329515684,"projectUrl":"project/to-infinity-and-beyond/10343234/","projectTitle":"To Infinity and Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuglmaier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4459907_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y733&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647605506495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kuglmaier"},{"teacherId":4459907,"projectId":10471717,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for supporting our preschool project \"Score A Goal!\" My one student kicked the ball and kept saying \"Goal! Goal! Goal!\" Another student said \"Good job!\" To the other student! My students were excited for new balls when they saw them! They said \"New balls!\" One student wanted to help blow up the balls and was very excited to help! They had so much fun playing with the balls on the playground! My students were able to practice soccer skills such as kicking into a goal and kicking around cones on the playground! Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1787592158993,"projectUrl":"project/score-a-goal/10471717/","projectTitle":"Score a Goal!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuglmaier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4459907_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y733&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647605506495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kuglmaier"},{"teacherId":9268559,"projectId":10204801,"letterContent":"Moving and playing outside is easier and more exciting for my PreK students now! They were excited when all the balls were pumped up and bounced out onto the playground. There were plenty to share and the variety allowed the students to kick, throw and bounce the balls all over. The soccer nets were a new addition that made them feel like the older kids, who utilize nets in physical education classes. With the new nets, students engaged in more organized play, taking turns, defending the goals and communicating. With just a few short introduction lessons, it was great to see the students enaging in more developed gross motor play. \r\nI appreciate all the donations that have elevated our gross motor time and provided more resources for outside play. \r\nThank you for the support and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1778089619365,"projectUrl":"project/exercising-our-muscles-and-minds-outside/10204801/","projectTitle":"Exercising our muscles and minds outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9268559_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694372239342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anna-dolter"},{"teacherId":3357544,"projectId":10023820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, our students now have access to a variety of snacks that have made a meaningful impact on both their learning and overall well-being.\r\nHow we are using the resources:\r\nWe are using the snacks in a few intentional ways throughout our day. First, they have become an important part of our morning routine. Many students arrive hungry, and having a quick snack available helps them settle in, focus, and start their learning on a positive note. Additionally, we incorporate snacks as part of structured brain breaks and small-group work time. For example, during a recent guided reading activity, students were able to enjoy a snack while discussing the story—this created a relaxed, welcoming environment where even our quieter learners felt comfortable participating. It has also helped reduce distractions and improve stamina during longer learning blocks.\r\nStudent reactions:\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks, their faces lit up with excitement and gratitude. Many expressed how special it felt to have something just for them. Several students shared that it made them feel cared for and supported at school. That moment really set the tone—it reminded them that their classroom is a safe and supportive place where their needs matter.\r\nWhat's next in our learning:\r\nWith this added support, students are better able to stay engaged throughout the day, and we're already seeing improvements in participation and focus. Our next steps include continuing to build strong literacy and math skills through small-group instruction and collaborative learning. As we move into upcoming units, we will continue to use snacks during group discussions, writing workshops, and peer learning activities to promote a positive and productive classroom environment.\r\nYour generosity has done more than provide food—it has helped create a classroom where students can focus, feel valued, and do their best learning. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our students' daily lives!","fullyFundedDate":1778092329010,"projectUrl":"project/snack-break/10023820/","projectTitle":"Snack Break","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eastman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3357544_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454285188752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3357544"},{"teacherId":4459907,"projectId":10193312,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for supporting our preschool project \"Outside Fun!\" My students love how they each have their own water bottle labeled with their name and they love being able to use it outside on the playground on a warm day! My students loved throwing the balls back and forth with classmates! My students loved creating pictures with the chalk! The teachers loved using the squeegees after it rained! It made the slides so dry! Next we will use the paint brushes to paint with water outside! Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1776827996041,"projectUrl":"project/outside-fun/10193312/","projectTitle":"Outside fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuglmaier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4459907_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y733&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647605506495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kuglmaier"},{"teacherId":1885153,"projectId":10019219,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the very generous donations that allowed our project to be funded. It was so appreciated. We are using these products on a daily basis. My students take pride in keeping their area clean. They use the clorox wipes each day to wipe down their tables. It teaches them responsibility and pride. \r\nWe also use the kleenex every day. My students tend to come to school when they are sick and I teach them, as best as I can, to blow their nose properly. We go through a lot of kleenex, but after awhile they become independent. \r\nEach student also uses the paper towels throughout our lessons, especially when we are crafting. Currently we are turning our classroom into a rainforest and they paint a lot, making the leaves. They wash their hands to get the paint off. We are thankful that they have paper towels to dry them.","fullyFundedDate":1770241904361,"projectUrl":"project/staying-healthy/10019219/","projectTitle":"Staying Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott-Blum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1885153"},{"teacherId":4459907,"projectId":10133218,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for supporting our preschool project \"Bubbles, Bubbles!\" Our preschoolers were so excited! They expanded their vocabulary by being able to talk about the bubbles! One student said, \"I love how it is working and blowing so good!\" another student said \"They are really, really fun!\" \"Popping bubbles makes it fun!\" \"Blowing bubbles makes it fun!\" \"I am going to catch one!\" They were able to count the bubbles they blew in our classroom! \"I love bubbles!\" \"I love playing and popping them!\" \"They are so cool!\" Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1775681071423,"projectUrl":"project/bubble-bubble/10133218/","projectTitle":"Bubble, Bubble!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuglmaier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4459907_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y733&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647605506495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kuglmaier"},{"teacherId":1885153,"projectId":9996565,"letterContent":"I wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in helping provide sensory items for our students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in creating a more engaging learning environment. Because of your contributions, my students now have access to tools that help them better regulate their emotions, improve focus and feel more comfortable throughout the school day. We have seen a positive impact these tools have made for my students. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their well being and success. It is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1768535470198,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-seekers/9996565/","projectTitle":"Sensory Seekers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott-Blum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1885153"},{"teacherId":1885153,"projectId":9969932,"letterContent":"Words can not express how thankful we are for your generous donations that allowed our project to be funded. The students were so excited when the boxes arrived. They were also very excited to see the variety of snacks that they could choose from. Each day that a student is not able to bring in a snack because their parent forgot to send one in, the student does not cry or get upset anymore, because they know that I am able to provide snacks for them. This is all because of you and how thoughtful you are.","fullyFundedDate":1768237270671,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9969932/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott-Blum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1885153"},{"teacherId":4459907,"projectId":10021820,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for supporting our pre-kindergarten project \"Diapers Are Not Forever!\" My students have loved listening to, reading, looking at the pictures and learning from the books! My students love the JJ potty book that makes noise! My students that are beginning to learn diapers are not forever can relate to the stories! My students love earning stickers for using the toilet! All of the prekindergarten teachers love to use the gloves, wipes and shelving to store the supplies! Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1772550433580,"projectUrl":"project/diapers-are-not-forever/10021820/","projectTitle":"Diapers Are Not Forever!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuglmaier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4459907_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y733&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647605506495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kuglmaier"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88689","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":296,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.3,"schoolId":88689,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Minadeo Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Minadeo Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-minadeo-elementary-school/88689"}