{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elizabeth Martin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9701353,"projectId":9541337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our autistic support classroom. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students truly means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to provide meaningful learning experiences, specialized materials, and a classroom environment that helps our students feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow. Your contribution directly impacts their ability to learn, communicate, and build important life skills at their own pace.\r\n\r\nEvery day, we see our students make progress in ways that are unique and wonderful—and your generosity helps make those moments possible. You are not just donating money; you are helping create opportunities, confidence, and brighter futures for our students and their families.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our classroom and in the potential of every child. Thank you for being a part of our community and for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755015129301,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-feeling-and-thriving/9541337/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking, Feeling and Thriving!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conrad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701353_orig.jpg?crop=538,538,x217,y829&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736622678827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-auroraconrad"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":10049389,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my third-grade students now have access to warm clothing and essential supplies that support both their physical comfort and emotional well-being. The jackets are being used daily at school so students can stay warm during the day. The hats and gloves were sent home so students could stay cozy outside of school at the bus stop or walking to school. The hygiene items—such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, flossers, and brushes—will be given to students later as Valentine's and Easter gifts, turning these holidays into special opportunities to promote health and self-care.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the jackets, hats, and gloves, their reactions were full of excitement and gratitude. Many students proudly chose their new hat and gloves and commented on how warm and comfortable they felt. Even the small classroom items, like Vaseline, lotion, and Band-Aids, have made a big difference. They are now available in the classroom for daily use to help students care for themselves when they need it.\r\n\r\nWith their basic needs better met, students are more focused and ready to engage in learning. As we continue exploring our literacy and math units, your generosity allows students to come to school comfortable, confident, and prepared. Your support has made a meaningful impact, giving students not only warmth and care, but also a sense of dignity and belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1769446084567,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-title-i-third-graders-wit/10049389/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our Title I Third Graders with Warmth and Care","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":10031419,"projectId":10022849,"letterContent":"Providing hygiene products such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, shower wipes, and other essential supplies has had a meaningful and positive impact on students. Having access to these items helps students feel comfortable, confident, and cared for, allowing them to focus more fully on learning rather than worrying about basic needs. These supplies promote healthy habits, support personal well-being, and encourage independence as students learn to take responsibility for their self-care. Just as importantly, offering hygiene products sends a clear message that their health and dignity matter, fostering a sense of security and belonging that positively influences their emotional well-being, self-esteem, and overall success at school.","fullyFundedDate":1768676149736,"projectUrl":"project/ms-ks-hygiene-supplies/10022849/","projectTitle":"Ms. K's Hygiene Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kulp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10031419_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746817902667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031419"},{"teacherId":10031419,"projectId":9984219,"letterContent":"Children's poetry books have a gentle but powerful way of shaping students' experiences with language and learning, and students truly love reading them. The rhythm, rhyme, and playful imagery draw them in, making reading feel joyful and inviting rather than intimidating. When poems are read aloud, the classroom often fills with laughter as students delight in the silly words, surprising endings, and relatable moments, creating a shared sense of fun and connection. These moments not only strengthen listening and language skills but also help students feel comfortable and confident as readers. Poetry gives them words for feelings they are still learning to express, fosters empathy, and sparks imagination, all while building warm memories around reading that encourage creativity, self-expression, and a lasting love of books.\r\nWe love, love, LOVE the books you've donated.","fullyFundedDate":1768701058303,"projectUrl":"project/ms-ks-poetry-corner/9984219/","projectTitle":"Ms. K's Poetry Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kulp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10031419_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746817902667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031419"},{"teacherId":2078021,"projectId":9963328,"letterContent":"On behalf of our middle school classroom, I want to extend a huge thank you for your generous donation of an external hard drive. In a modern classroom, digital space is just as essential as physical desk space, and your gift has solved a major hurdle for our students. Having a reliable, high-capacity storage solution allows us to move beyond simple word processing and dive into much more ambitious, data-heavy projects that were previously impossible due to limited computer memory.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student learning is immediate and tangible. This hard drive will serve as a digital portfolio hub, allowing students to save and build upon complex projects like high-definition video editing, 3D modeling, and large-scale coding files. It teaches them vital digital organization and data management skills—habits that are critical for success in high school and the modern workforce. Because of your support, our students can now take creative risks without the fear of losing their hard work or running out of space.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the infrastructure our students need to explore their full potential. You haven't just given us a piece of hardware; you've given our students the \"room\" they need to grow as digital creators and critical thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1766440144752,"projectUrl":"project/portable-hard-drive-and-project-based-le/9963328/","projectTitle":"Portable Hard Drive and Project-Based Learning Projects","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":2078021,"projectId":9904456,"letterContent":"On behalf of our middle school autistic support classrooms, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of coffee supplies. Your contribution has breathed new life into our Student Coffee Cart, a project that serves as a vital \"living classroom\" for our students. It is more than just a cart; it is a space where our students feel empowered, capable, and connected to their school community.\r\n\r\nThe impact on their academic and social growth is already becoming clear. From a mathematics perspective, the cart provides a functional way to practice high-level concepts like money management, calculating change, and inventory tracking. These aren't just abstract numbers on a worksheet anymore—they represent real-world transactions. Socially, the cart is a bridge; it encourages our students to practice verbal communication, eye contact, and social cues in a safe, structured environment. For many of our learners, the confidence gained from successfully delivering a hot cup of coffee to a teacher is immeasurable.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' independence and helping us foster an inclusive environment where they can thrive. Your kindness has provided the tools they need to transition from the classroom to the community with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1765980905191,"projectUrl":"project/coffee-urns-and-pods-for-autistic-suppor/9904456/","projectTitle":"Coffee Urns and Pods for Autistic Support Classroom-Run Coffee Cart","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":2078021,"projectId":9904579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of art supplies—markers, paints, resin kits, and more—to our middle school classroom. Your contribution has truly brightened our creative space and inspired a renewed excitement for learning. The students were thrilled to open the boxes and see all the colorful possibilities waiting for them. These resources will allow them to explore new techniques, express their individuality, and build confidence through hands-on projects that go beyond traditional academics.\r\n\r\nArt plays a crucial role in developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. With your support, our students can now integrate creativity into subjects like science, history, and math—connecting ideas across disciplines in meaningful ways. Your generosity not only enhances their artistic abilities but also fosters a deeper engagement with their overall education. We are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' potential. You've made a lasting difference in both their learning and their love for self-expression.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1765980913876,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-learning/9904579/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Learning!","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":9803597,"projectId":9904574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us to achieve our fundung goal! We have used our collapsible wagons already and the utility cart!\r\n\r\nThe collapsible wagons were so very helpful on a recent field trip where we were able to hold student lunches and our teacher bags for the trip! They are so convenient to be able to fold up and take on the bus!\r\n\r\nOur utility cart is functioning incredibly well as our official game cart. Thanks to help from my students, we were able to load up the game cart and move games to our 3, 6th grade classrooms. On days when we have cancelled specials (due to lack of coverage), we utilize the games in our homerooms as an opportunity for collaborative learning and interaction. The cart has made it SO much easier for us to move these games back and forth!","fullyFundedDate":1765969887730,"projectUrl":"project/push-it-games-cart-and-foldable-wagons-f/9904574/","projectTitle":"Push-It Games Cart and Foldable Wagons for Active 6th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heistand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9803597_orig.jpg?crop=943,943,x137,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728911105450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-225"},{"teacherId":9803597,"projectId":9693210,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for funding our glow day incentive! We were able to complete this as a normal school day, just.... with lights off! The highlighters POPPED under the black lights! We were able to set this up in all 3 of our 6th grade classrooms and are greatly looking forward to making GLOW DAY a part of our practice!\r\n\r\nStudents were able to complete math work on neon paper. In ELA, they practiced highlighting important facts for TDAs (prepping for state testing in April). In Science we worked with our SPHERO robots on some coding. And in Social Studies we started a unit on Ancient India. We were able to infuse some mindfulness and SEL into a lesson about the historical relevance of mandalas.\r\n\r\nOur students (and we as teachers) thoroughly enjoyed our FIRST EVER GLOW DAY! And we are excitedly preparing for another one next month!","fullyFundedDate":1763475380560,"projectUrl":"project/stem-shines-bright-glow-party-incentive/9693210/","projectTitle":"STEM Shines Bright: Glow Party Incentive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heistand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9803597_orig.jpg?crop=943,943,x137,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728911105450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-225"},{"teacherId":2078021,"projectId":9907155,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new water dispenser has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students are using it throughout the day to refill their reusable water bottles, which helps them stay hydrated without leaving class. Instead of asking to go to the hallway or nurse for a drink, students can quickly refill and return to learning. This has reduced interruptions and helped students stay focused during lessons, discussions, and independent work time.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the water dispenser, they were genuinely excited and proud to have it in their space. Many immediately talked about bringing their own reusable bottles and helping reduce waste at school. The dispenser has become part of our daily routine, reinforcing responsibility, independence, and healthy habits while creating a more comfortable learning environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue to use the water dispenser as we work through extended class projects that require sustained focus, collaboration, and problem-solving. Staying hydrated helps students maintain energy and attention during longer activities, group work, and assessments. Because of your support, students are better equipped to stay engaged in class, and we are incredibly grateful for the impact you've made on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1765980914282,"projectUrl":"project/water-dispenser-and-supplies-to-help-stu/9907155/","projectTitle":"Water Dispenser and Supplies to Help Students Stay in Class!","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":2304023,"projectId":10010262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible math games that have transformed how my students engage with mathematical concepts! We've been using these games during our daily math centers, and I've watched students who previously struggled with fractions suddenly \"get it\" while playing fraction comparison games with their peers. Just last week, during our unit on algebraic thinking, I observed two students playing a strategy game that required them to solve multi-step equations to advance their pieces — they were so focused on winning that they didn't even realize they were mastering skills that used to intimidate them. The games have become our go-to tool for reinforcing lessons, and students often ask if they can play \"just one more round\" during transition times, turning every spare moment into a learning opportunity.\r\n\r\nWhen the games first arrived, my students' excitement was contagious — they crowded around as I unpacked each box, asking questions and immediately strategizing about which games they wanted to try first. What amazed me most was watching typically quiet students become animated and confident as they explained their mathematical reasoning to teammates during gameplay. Moving forward, we're incorporating these games into our upcoming geometry unit, where students will use spatial reasoning games to explore area, perimeter, and 3D shapes. Your generous donation didn't just give us games — you gave us a way to make math joyful, collaborative, and meaningful. Thank you for helping my students discover that learning math can be both challenging and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1768410719647,"projectUrl":"project/math-playengaging-games-for-deeper-lear/10010262/","projectTitle":"Math Play—Engaging Games for Deeper Learning","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":2304023,"projectId":10010240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with tennis balls for our chair legs! We've been using them every day, and the difference is incredible — our classroom is now a peaceful learning environment where students can move around without the constant scraping and squeaking that used to interrupt our lessons. During our recent math stations activity, students rotated between different problem-solving centers, pulling out chairs and scooting around to work in groups, and for the first time all year, we could actually hear each other think! \r\n\r\nWhen the tennis balls first arrived, the kids were curious and a bit confused about why we were getting sports equipment for math class, but once we explained and started putting them on the chair legs, they were amazed at the immediate difference. They kept testing it out, moving their chairs back and forth just to experience the quiet gliding motion, and several students commented that it felt like we had a \"fancy new classroom.\" The tennis balls have truly transformed our classroom culture — thank you for helping us create a space where every student can concentrate and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1768410022391,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-transitions-with-tennisballtippe/10010240/","projectTitle":"Quiet Transitions with Tennis‑Ball‑Tipped Chairs","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"}],"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":75.9,"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"}