{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elizabeth Martin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10031419,"projectId":9906554,"letterContent":"Hands-on indoor recess games such as board games, dolls, and Legos help students by supporting social, emotional, and cognitive development in a relaxed and engaging environment. Through board games, students practice turn-taking, following rules, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, all of which strengthen critical thinking and cooperation skills. Playing with dolls encourages imagination, communication, and emotional expression, allowing students to act out real-life situations and build empathy. Legos promote creativity, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills as students design, build, and experiment with different structures.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on activities also give students an important break from academic demands while still reinforcing learning-related skills. Indoor recess play helps reduce stress and mental fatigue, allowing students to return to the classroom feeling refreshed and ready to focus. Working together during play strengthens peer relationships and communication, which contributes to a positive classroom climate. 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For many children, these chapter books are their primary opportunity to engage with longer, more complex stories, helping them develop confidence, focus, and a love of reading. Beyond academics, these books offer representation, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment as students complete stories on their own. 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One student who often struggles with big emotions used the bendy axolotl and said it helped him \"feel calm,\" while another student used the putty to squeeze and relax during a frustrating moment. These simple tools have already made a big difference in helping students feel more in control of their emotions and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these resources daily as part of our social-emotional learning routine. The chair kick bands allow students to move their bodies while staying focused at their desks, and the fidgets help them concentrate during lessons and independent work. The play dough and Silly Putty give students a safe, hands-on way to release stress, and the book Just Now I Feel Angry has helped us have meaningful conversations about identifying and managing strong feelings. The healthy snack bars have also been incredibly helpful—when a student is hungry, we can now provide a quick, nutritious snack so they can refocus and participate.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now a calmer, more supportive learning environment. These tools will continue to be part of our ongoing SEL lessons as students practice recognizing emotions, using coping strategies, and supporting one another. Thank you for helping my students feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1765980910064,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-sel-growth-in-our-title-i-cla/9903845/","projectTitle":"Supporting SEL Growth in Our Title I Classroom","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":10229363,"projectId":9963820,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is buzzing with creativity! The scented glitter gel pens and mini erasers inspired a hands-on art project where students designed personalized story and drawing pages, using stickers and colorful lettering. Their faces lit up when they first saw the supplies. They couldn't wait to start creating!\r\n\r\nThe new storage containers and pencil boxes help students keep materials organized, giving them more time to focus on projects. During a recent craft activity, students used pom-poms and stickers to make colorful decorations and collaborative art. The new soccer and playground balls have made outdoor recess even more fun, encouraging teamwork and active play.\r\n\r\nNext, students will create collaborative art pieces with craft supplies and explore game-based learning with Twister. Your gift didn't just provide supplies—it brought creativity, collaboration, and joy to our classroom. Thank you for helping our students shine!","fullyFundedDate":1766440142605,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-academic-growth-in-our-title/9963820/","projectTitle":"Supporting Academic Growth in Our Title I Classroom","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":10229363,"projectId":9903958,"letterContent":"This project has had a positive and immediate impact on my third-grade classroom. Thanks to your generous donations—felt squares for chair legs, fidget toys, mini stuffed animals, slime, squishies, foam sports balls, and indoor recess games like Let's Go Fishin' and Dominoes—my students now learn in a calmer, more supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThe felt squares on the chair legs have significantly reduced noise in our classroom. This simple change has helped students stay focused during lessons and made transitions smoother and less distracting. The quieter environment allows students to better concentrate and engage in learning.\r\n\r\nThe fidget toys, slime, squishies, and mini stuffed animals are used as tools to help students self-regulate and stay focused. Students are taught how to use them appropriately during lessons, especially during reading and writing time. I have seen students who often struggle with attention remain calm and engaged while using these items. The mini stuffed animals have also provided comfort to students who feel anxious during challenging tasks or assessments.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and grateful. They understood that these items were meant to help them learn and feel comfortable at school, and they have taken responsibility for using them respectfully.\r\n\r\nThe foam sports balls are used as rewards for positive behavior and effort, motivating students to make good choices. Indoor recess has also improved with Let's Go Fishin' and Dominoes, which give students fun, structured ways to practice cooperation and teamwork when we cannot go outside.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support both academic learning and social-emotional growth. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel supported, focused, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765980910471,"projectUrl":"project/helping-title-i-students-learn-play-an/9903958/","projectTitle":"Helping Title I Students Learn, Play, and Thrive","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":9496475,"projectId":9873027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Supporting Learning for All: Essential Supplies for Staff and Students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our staff and students now have access to essential supplies that enhance daily learning, improve organization, and create more engaging classroom environments. These resources help teachers focus on instruction and allow students to feel prepared, confident, and supported each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond materials—it directly supports teaching, learning, and a positive school experience for everyone involved. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students, staff, and school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our work and helping us create classrooms where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763475378003,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-learning-for-all-essential-s/9873027/","projectTitle":"Supporting Learning for All: Essential Supplies for Staff and Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cromleigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9496475"},{"teacherId":9496475,"projectId":9873142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Rewarding Positive Choices: PBIS School Store Supplies for Our Students. Because of your kindness, our students now have meaningful incentives that reinforce positive behavior and help build a supportive, encouraging school culture.\r\n\r\nThe PBIS school store supplies you helped fund allow us to recognize students for making good choices, showing responsibility, and demonstrating kindness toward others. For many of our students, earning rewards through positive behavior is incredibly motivating and helps them feel seen, valued, and successful at school.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond materials—it directly impacts student confidence, engagement, and school pride. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and our community. Thank you for believing in them and helping us celebrate their successes.","fullyFundedDate":1763475379039,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-positive-choices-pbis-school/9873142/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Positive Choices: PBIS School Store Supplies for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cromleigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9496475"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":9963613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make our students' days brighter and more successful. We are excited to begin using the donated materials tomorrow. The insulated tumblers will be used daily to encourage hydration and independence, allowing students to keep water at their desks throughout the day. The mini notebooks will be introduced during writing time for journaling, quick writes, and capturing ideas that we will later develop into longer pieces. The snack items will help support students who need a boost of energy or focus during the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their excitement was immediate—especially when they saw the colorful notebooks and the tumblers just for them. Many students asked when they could start using them, and knowing we will begin tomorrow has made them even more eager to learn. The snacks were also met with big smiles and gratitude, as students understand they are there to help them stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include using the notebooks for an upcoming personal narrative writing unit, where students will draft, revise, and reflect on their work. The snacks and storage bags will continue to support classroom routines and student well-being. Your donation gave you a peek into our classroom, and it is already making a meaningful impact. Thank you for being such an important part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1766440143232,"projectUrl":"project/help-title-one-school-students-thrive-wi/9963613/","projectTitle":"Help Title One School Students Thrive With Notebooks, Snacks, Tumblers","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"}],"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":76.7,"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"}