{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Port Allegany Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5960862,"projectId":9752479,"letterContent":"My first year in fourth grade has been so far an amazing experience with the best group of students I could have asked for! My students come from all different backgrounds, where they all have experienced different ways of life. I want them to feel welcome and equal when they walk into out classroom- you have made that possible! \r\n\r\nThank you for showing my students what kindness and being generous looks and feels like. It's too often that kids do not get to see such positive impacts everyday, you have provided them with that! Thank you again, from the bottoms of our years for donating to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763614971329,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-flexible/9752479/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Flexible!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Priest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5960862_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763642451786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5960862"},{"teacherId":9249356,"projectId":8963586,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to engaging, hands-on materials for practicing sight words! These resources have made a huge difference—students are more motivated, focused, and confident in their reading. They love using the games, letters, and interactive activities to build their word recognition skills in fun, meaningful ways. I'm already seeing growth in their fluency and excitement for reading each day. Your contribution has truly helped create a more dynamic and effective learning environment—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1741285188347,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-high-frequency-words/8963586/","projectTitle":"Hands-On High Frequency Words","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9249356_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732317912303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249356"},{"teacherId":2095675,"projectId":9707343,"letterContent":"When the sticker puzzle books arrived, my third graders were thrilled! They couldn't wait to flip through the pages and choose which puzzle to start first. The room was filled with excitement as students carefully matched stickers, watched pictures come to life, and proudly shared their completed pages with friends. These books quickly became a favorite early finisher activity—quiet, focused, and full of \"aha!\" moments as students worked through each challenge.\r\n\r\nWhat made this project even more special was that students were able to take their sticker puzzle book page home once completed. They were so proud to show their families what they had accomplished, and many shared that they continued working on their puzzles after school. It's been wonderful to see their enthusiasm for problem-solving extend beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are practicing patience, focus, and perseverance in a fun, creative way. These puzzles have given them a sense of ownership and pride in their learning, while reinforcing the same critical-thinking skills we use in STEM. Your donation didn't just fill our classroom with excitement—it helped my students see themselves as capable, curious learners both in and out of school. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758208116570,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-for-problem-solvers/9707343/","projectTitle":"Puzzles For Problem Solvers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2095675_orig.jpg?crop=1150,1150,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697655116251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbarbersgrade5"},{"teacherId":2095675,"projectId":9602150,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate! My fifth and sixth grade STEM students couldn't wait to dive into creating their own cardboard arcade games. The addition of new tools and supplies gave them the freedom to design moving parts, create colorful details, and truly bring their ideas to life. Students were measuring, cutting, testing, and revising — fully immersed in the engineering design process while laughing and collaborating with their peers.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came when a group proudly demonstrated a mini basketball arcade game they built using pulleys and levers. Their classmates lined up to play, cheering each other on and offering feedback for improvement. Moments like these showed just how powerful hands-on learning can be — students weren't just learning about forces and motion, they were experiencing them.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are seeing themselves as real engineers and designers. They've learned that mistakes are part of the process and that teamwork makes innovation possible. Our next step is to host a \"Cardboard Arcade Showcase,\" where students will invite younger grades to play their games and see what's possible when creativity meets perseverance. Your donation made all of this happen — thank you for inspiring my students to dream big and build even bigger!","fullyFundedDate":1756487134521,"projectUrl":"project/stem-cardboard-arcade-creations-part-2/9602150/","projectTitle":"STEM Cardboard Arcade Creations Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2095675_orig.jpg?crop=1150,1150,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697655116251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbarbersgrade5"},{"teacherId":5960862,"projectId":9484947,"letterContent":"In fourth grade we are taking responsibility very seriously. As we continue to make this commitment to our classroom and how WE are responsible for our surroundings, having students clean up after themselves is the first step in this step towards responsibility. By providing students with the necessary supplies to keep our classroom clean- you are a vital stepping stone for students success in this lesson! \r\nThank you for your continued support, kindness and generosity you are showing my students. This truly is a life long lesson that my students will carry with them for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1758636532220,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-4th-grade-clean/9484947/","projectTitle":"Keeping 4th Grade Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Priest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5960862_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763642451786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5960862"},{"teacherId":7995484,"projectId":9371515,"letterContent":"This project was able to improve my classroom in many ways. The original printer that I wrote this project for way unavailable on the Donors Choose websites. Because of this, I was able to use the funds donated to me in other ways. I found an old computer at my parent's home, and I was then able to purchase ink for it. Though the printer was old, it was still able to work with the new ink! I am now able to print many colorful signs for my classroom, which was my original goal. \r\nI have printed several signs for in my classroom. One of which is a figurative language chart. I downloaded this chart off of Teachers Pay Teachers, and it has every piece of figurative language that fifth grade studies. In recent years I have had a black and white version on my walls. Now that it is printed in color, it makes the walls much more colorful. I also printed a volume level chart. This too was printed in black and white in years past. \r\nAnother way I use the colored ink is to print achievement certificates for my students when they pass a level on our online program called \"Lexia.\" The first student to receive the colored certificate was overjoyed with the colorful certificate instead of just plain black and white. \r\nThank you again for your generous donation. It means a lot to me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754320828043,"projectUrl":"project/creative-colorful-classroom/9371515/","projectTitle":"Creative, Colorful Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Booth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7995484"},{"teacherId":2095675,"projectId":9182125,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity! My students were so excited to design their own cups last year and the resources you provided took my lesson and it's real world application to the next level! Students saw the bubble wrap and duct tape and immediately began discussing how each material might or might not work for insulating their cups. \r\n\r\nAfter running temperature control data on a popular brand of insulated tumbler, students set their goals high; vowing to outperform with their STEM lab creations! I am pleased to say that while our STEM lab cups did not outperform, we did have several groups that matched the control data keeping their water at a maintenance temperature just as well as the name brand tumbler! \r\n\r\nI am already looking forward to making small tweaks, and teaching this lesson again in the new school year. Students really thrive when they are involved in a creative design process while learning science, engineering, and mathematics concepts, thank you for ensuring I can give them that experience!","fullyFundedDate":1743091801462,"projectUrl":"project/creating-custom-cups-crafting-cooling/9182125/","projectTitle":"Creating Custom Cups: Crafting, Cooling, and Curiosity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2095675_orig.jpg?crop=1150,1150,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697655116251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbarbersgrade5"},{"teacherId":2952207,"projectId":9030813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of colored ink. This ink has allowed many of my resources to be printed in bright colors which helps to keep the attention of my students. In addition to these colored resources holding their attention for longer periods of time, they also help to light up my classroom creating an environment that students want to be in. The value of this is enormous as students often come to my room for academic support and I want students to want to come to my room! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation. After lamination, these items will be able to be used time and time again. Because of this, your contribution will last for many years!","fullyFundedDate":1740596168324,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-color-part-4/9030813/","projectTitle":"Learning in Color-Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2952207_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604243261184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2952207"},{"teacherId":2095675,"projectId":9112582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation that has allowed us to add new storage bins to our STEM classroom. Your donation has made the flow of our classroom instantly better! All of the materials that we still had in heavily used bins now have a new home in an easy to get out and easy to clean up storage bin. As soon as the bins arrived we wasted no time moving our materials into them. Students who arrived after I had put out the new bins were so impressed with the bright colors of our new bins. The vibrance has brightened up our STEM space. \r\n\r\nWhile some people might wonder how bins and baskets are a necessity in a classroom, I am so grateful that you saw and understood the importance of this type of material. It is as integral to the flow of a classroom as the building materials it is holding. The bins have improved the overall appearance, yes, but the new bins also help us keep our building materials conveniently stored for easy access and use. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are fortunate enough to even still have some empty bins which we can hopefully fill with new and exciting building materials in the future. Students in my class are working on 21st-century science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills and since these skills are so vital to the current career world and culture that we live in every extra minute we can spend working on them is important. Thank you for seeing the importance of storage and organization in the classroom for the flow of this valuable learning. Your generosity is so greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1740596168353,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-stem-success-2/9112582/","projectTitle":"Storage for STEM Success! (2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2095675_orig.jpg?crop=1150,1150,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697655116251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbarbersgrade5"},{"teacherId":2095675,"projectId":8908705,"letterContent":"Tape and hot glue are essential elements in our STEM lab to make things run smoothly. Students of almost all age levels use these resources frequently for their projects. Allocated amounts of these items run out fast. We are so grateful for someone like you that understands the necessity of replacing these items in a STEM setting!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students have been able to resume so many projects that without tape and glue simply could not be done. Some of these projects include but are certainly not limited to, pinball machines with working plunger mechanisms, thermos cups designed by students and tested for temperature retainment, playable mini-golf courses (thanks to more generously funding in the past), and water park models tested outdoors with water when the weather breaks. \r\n\r\nSTEM learning can be SO MUCH FUN and I am grateful for the contributions that allow it to continue to be. Thank you could never be enough, BUT thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1735236884106,"projectUrl":"project/stick-with-stem/8908705/","projectTitle":"Stick With STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2095675_orig.jpg?crop=1150,1150,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697655116251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbarbersgrade5"},{"teacherId":5480461,"projectId":8972393,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your wonderful contributions to my project. The students were so excited to see the new playdough scissors, manipulatives and lacing animals. When I showed these items to them, you could feel the buzz of excitement and see the aniticipation of students wanting to use the new items. \r\n \r\nDuring art classes with Pre-K and kindergarten. the students are able to use a variety of items throughout the year. These items encourage students to use fine motor skills which strengthen their fingers as well as improves their skills to use art tools more accurately while creating wonderful art. The safety playdough scissors give students opportunities to practice independent cutting skills safely. Also, while using the lacing animala or magnetic building blocks, this helps students' hand eye coordination to practice skills which only improves their artskills. \r\n \r\nHaving these items also give me a chance to work with students, in smaller groups, to show a variety of different art skills plus complete wonderful artwork. 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