{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elizabeth Martin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10361054,"projectId":9966398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity helped provide important materials like bandages, staples, glue, laminating sheets, tissues, markers, lollipops, and Goldfish crackers. These everyday supplies make a big difference in helping our classroom stay organized, creative, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nMy students use these materials throughout our day in many ways. The markers and glue are used during writing and art activities, allowing students to illustrate their stories and complete hands-on projects. The laminating sheets have been especially helpful for creating durable learning materials that we can use again and again, such as activity cards and classroom resources. Tissues and bandages help us quickly handle small problems so students can get right back to learning, and the Goldfish crackers and lollipops are wonderful little treats that help motivate students and celebrate their hard work.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies arrive, they were very excited. They were especially excited about the markers and snacks, and many of them immediately asked when we could use them in our next activity. We talked about how kind donors helped provide these materials for our classroom, and the students were very thankful.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support our classroom as we move forward with our lessons. We will keep using the supplies for creative projects, writing activities, and classroom incentives that help encourage positive behavior and effort. Having these essential materials available helps create a supportive environment where students can focus on learning, creating, and doing their best each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766440143381,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-classroom-essentials/9966398/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10361054"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":9984666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When the materials arrived, my students were very excited, especially about the candy jars and treats. We are using them as part of a positive reward system to celebrate kindness, effort, and teamwork. The organizers and label maker have also helped us keep our classroom supplies neat and easy for students to access.\r\n\r\nThe styluses are helping students interact with their tablets during lessons, and the light covers have made our classroom feel calmer and more comfortable for learning. Moving forward, we will continue using these resources to support our daily lessons and encourage a positive, organized classroom environment. Your generosity has made a real difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1772550425451,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-organized-classroom-for/9984666/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm, Organized Classroom for Our Title I Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758850019300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229363"},{"teacherId":2078021,"projectId":9903882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a laptop to our middle school classroom. Your support arrived at exactly the right moment, and our students were immediately excited to explore new possibilities with this technology. Knowing that someone beyond our school walls believes in their potential has already made a meaningful impression on them.\r\n\r\nIn just a short time, the laptop has become an essential tool for learning. Students are using it to conduct research, collaborate on shared projects, and access digital resources that deepen their understanding of the world. For many of them, this is their first opportunity to work with reliable technology, and it has opened doors to creativity, problem‑solving, and skill‑building that will serve them well into the future.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a ripple effect that extends far beyond a single device. It has empowered students to take ownership of their learning and reminded them that their dreams matter. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for the lasting impact you are making on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1765969886683,"projectUrl":"project/laptop-for-the-classroom/9903882/","projectTitle":"Laptop for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Spangler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2078021_orig.jpg?crop=213,213,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731944782134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/spangler"},{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":9968315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to purchase a sturdy wagon to use with the students in my classroom. The wagon has been helpful to have to help students with transitioning to far places within the building (my students do sometimes struggle to transition). Additionally, my kids love going on wagon rides in the mornings and afternoons. Those rides provide them with breaks that they can use to regulate themselves from what can sometimes be a busy and loud classroom. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1766440142815,"projectUrl":"project/wagon-for-students-with-autism/9968315/","projectTitle":"Wagon for Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":10026958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with sooo many different types of food. In our classroom, we provide snacks to the students 2x a day in order to keep them full and ready to learn. We also use food as edible reinforcers, meaning that we use small pieces of preferred foods to reinforce different behaviors that we want to increase in the classroom. Your donation has saved me from paying for all of these necessary items out of pocket, and also from having parents send in the food (when the parents at my school may not always be able to afford doing this). \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1768678636253,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-needs-for-kids-with/10026958/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students' Needs for Kids With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":9909590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with different materials that help engage them in gross motor instruction and movement. The kids love walking around the classroom on the buckets and the stepping stones! It helps them receive the sensory and vestibular input that helps them regulate throughout the day. Additionally it gives them something to climb on (rather than my furniture)!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1765980907344,"projectUrl":"project/fun-equipment-for-students/9909590/","projectTitle":"Fun Equipment for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":9870890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with new books that they can read and engage with in the classroom. The students have loved reading the different fall and winter themed books. They particularly love the touch and feel sensory books, as it provides them with tactile input to further their learning. The kids are being exposed to pre-literacy skills, and it helps them learn in ways that align with their needs!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1763475369365,"projectUrl":"project/fall-and-winter-books-for-students-with/9870890/","projectTitle":"Fall and Winter Books for Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":9856730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with new toys such as a marble maze, new balls for our ball pit, magnetic blocks, and alphabet toys. The kids were beyond excited to open all of the Amazon boxes and see what was inside. The toys have helped my students engage in meaningful instruction surrounding social skills, pre-literacy skills, counting and matching colors, and more. You've helped to provide my students with meaningful and fun instructional materials!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1763475367988,"projectUrl":"project/toys-for-autistic-support/9856730/","projectTitle":"Toys for Autistic Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":9720718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with a brand-new wooden bookshelf to display all of the seasonal books that my kids love to read. We read a lot of books in my room that provide early literacy instruction and sensory input, and having a bookshelf to display all of those books helps my classroom stay organized. My kids have loved going to the bookshelf to choose different books to read!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1761084653832,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelf-for-autistic-support/9720718/","projectTitle":"Bookshelf for Autistic Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":2304023,"projectId":10054960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing sweatshirts and warm clothing for our students this winter. Your thoughtful gift ensures that kids who might otherwise feel the bite of the cold can come to school warm, comfortable, and ready to focus on learning rather than worrying about being chilly. That practical support makes a huge difference in their day-to-day well-being.\r\n\r\nBeyond warmth, your generosity sends a powerful message that our community cares for each child. When students feel safe and supported, they participate more fully, take risks in their learning, and show greater confidence—so your kindness helps both their bodies and their spirits. We are deeply grateful","fullyFundedDate":1769366847893,"projectUrl":"project/winter-warmth-kits-cozy-clothes-essen/10054960/","projectTitle":"Winter Warmth Kits: Cozy Clothes & Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2304023_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x26,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634697009401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2304023"},{"teacherId":9000977,"projectId":9910121,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of the \"Lifelong Literacy\" project, our classroom has seen incredible growth in both reading and engagement. The new books have not only expanded students' vocabulary and comprehension, but they've also made reading feel more accessible and enjoyable. For many students, the addition of sensory fidgets has helped them stay focused and engaged, particularly for those who struggle with sitting still. One student who previously hesitated to read now enjoys picking up books about animals, while another who needed extra movement during reading has found success through the use of fidgets. Overall, these new resources have made a lasting impact, encouraging all my students to explore new texts and develop a lifelong love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1765980916593,"projectUrl":"project/lifelong-literacy/9910121/","projectTitle":"Lifelong Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Killian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9000977"},{"teacherId":9883130,"projectId":10022761,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to everyday essentials like snacks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes, and extra clothing right here in our classroom. These may seem like small items, but for my students, they make a huge difference. When basic needs are met, students are calmer, more confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources daily. I've noticed a big difference during reading and math support time. Students are more focused and engaged because they aren't distracted. Recently, one student quietly asked if they could brush their hair before the day started. Afterward, they smiled so big and said, \"Now I feel ready.\" That moment alone showed how powerful your support truly is.","fullyFundedDate":1768674736941,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-comforts-for-growing-minds/10022761/","projectTitle":"Cozy Comforts for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spector","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9883130_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735783117741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9883130"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90063","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":623,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.1,"schoolId":90063,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elizabeth Martin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elizabeth Martin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/school-district-of-lancaster/elizabeth-martin-elementary-school/90063"}