{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"St Clair Area Elementary Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10416032,"projectId":10052997,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the learning experience of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are now able to provide resources and opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. These materials help create a more engaging, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every student can thrive. It's incredibly rewarding to see their excitement and curiosity grow as a result of your contribution.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only supports their academic success but also shows them that there are people who care about their education and future. That message is truly powerful.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in our classroom. Your support has a lasting impact, and we are deeply appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1769527297529,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-needs/10052997/","projectTitle":"Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fetterolf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416032"},{"teacherId":10417507,"projectId":10056290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Classroom Comfort project. My kindergarten students and I were thrilled that you chose to help our class! I informed my students that we were going to receive a new whiteboard for when we have Morning Meetings and small group interventions. Their reactions when they saw the new whiteboard was unforgettable. It is much larger than our last one so, students can see it easier. It also has wheels which makes it more versatile.\r\nThanks to you, we were able to replace our kindergarten graduation gowns. Our kindergarten class will look absolutely stunning during their graduation ceremony when we celebrate their accomplishments. \r\nThe cookie snacks are fan favorite of students, whose parent/parents do not pack them a daily snack. It also, helps me out tremendously because I have always bought snacks for students who don't have one. My students and I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769385188888,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-comfort/10056290/","projectTitle":"Classroom Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather maccarone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417507"},{"teacherId":10417916,"projectId":10057357,"letterContent":"I want to throughly thank you for your donation to my classroom. As a young teacher in an underfunded school, I often need to pay for materials myself or get creative in the types of materials I use for my projects. The donation of these STEM kits and supplies have been an absolute gift the last few months. With cold and flu season coming and going, the sanitzing wipes have kept us healthly. The Bridge Builders kits and the Picasso tiles have been used by students in Kindergarten through fourth grade in their building lessons as stations. They have been loving their time working with these kits. \r\n\r\nThe Chomp Saw was something I have wanted in my classroom for years but could never afford. This tool helped my 8th graders in the construction of their Rube Goldburg Marble Run projects. I also used it for our middle school drama club's production, which I also direct. We used it to cut out props used by the actors. Our small school has benefited so much from your donation and I can't wait to continue to use these tools in the coming school year.","fullyFundedDate":1769506126864,"projectUrl":"project/super-stem-stars/10057357/","projectTitle":"Super STEM Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417916"},{"teacherId":10416015,"projectId":10052129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students at Saint Clair Area—your generosity has already made a meaningful impact across several of our classrooms. With the addition of fidget balls, calming strips, and a box of fidgets, we have been able to better support students' focus and self-regulation throughout the school day. These tools are now part of our daily routines, especially during independent work and small-group instruction. One moment that stood out was watching a student who typically struggles to stay on task use a fidget quietly and remain engaged for an entire lesson. It was a powerful reminder of how the right supports can help students feel successful and confident.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They were eager to try the different fidgets and quickly began exploring which tools worked best for them. The calming strips, in particular, have become a favorite—students use them discreetly at their desks to stay focused and calm. It has been wonderful to see how these simple resources have created a more comfortable and productive learning environment for so many learners.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to support students as they build independence and develop strategies for managing their focus and emotions. Our next steps include helping students reflect on which tools work best for them and encouraging them to take ownership of their learning habits. Your support has truly made a difference for many students across several classes, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact you've had on our school community.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nJennifer Buletza","fullyFundedDate":1769299743573,"projectUrl":"project/student-support-items/10052129/","projectTitle":"Student Support Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buletza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416015"},{"teacherId":10417509,"projectId":10056292,"letterContent":"\"Imagine and Create,\" our Kindergarten project, put a smile on the faces of my students and me. The children and I got so excited each time a gift arrived at our classroom door. \r\n \r\n It was a long, cold winter in PA, so we spent most of our recess-time indoors. The students actually looked forward to being inside, because they loved creating with the Lego kit and magnetic tiles. They really used their imaginations, and they were so proud to show me their creations. \r\n\r\n The large moveable whiteboard was also a big hit with the students. It was so popular that we had to set up a schedule because everyone wanted a turn to draw pictures, write stories and play games with their friends on the board. I was also excited to use the whiteboard during our Circle Time and writing activities. The board makes it so much easier for the children who sit in the back of Circle Time and Phonics lessons to see what I'm presenting during our lessons. \r\n\r\n Our Monster Alphabet Carpet not only adds warmth and a colorful touch to our classroom, we also use it to review our letters and to play our phonics games. The rug helps to make learning fun. \r\n\r\n The children all cheered when our awesome snow-cone machine was brought to our room. We are so excited that we will also be able to share snow-cones with our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade friends during our End-of-Year Fun Day Festivities in May. We are really looking forward to using our machine for the first time next week during a special Kindergarten Reward. We can't wait to enjoy our cool treats!\r\n\r\n The students and I are very grateful for your kindness and generosity. It means so much to us to know that you care so deeply about education and us!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769577781762,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-and-create-in-kindergarten/10056292/","projectTitle":"Imagine and Create in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sninsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417509"},{"teacherId":10416637,"projectId":10054147,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous contributions to our math classroom. Your donations of whiteboards, markers, erasers, graphing whiteboards, ELECTRIC PENCIL SHARPENER (awesome!), and snacks have made a meaningful and immediate impact on our students' learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students now have the tools they need to actively engage with math concepts, collaborate with their peers, and build confidence in their problem-solving skills. The whiteboards and graphing materials, in particular, have allowed for more interactive and hands-on learning experiences that bring math to life in new ways.\r\n\r\nI also want to highlight how valuable the snacks have been for our classroom. Many of our students come from low-income families, and having access to snacks during the school day helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. This simple yet powerful support removes a barrier and allows students to concentrate more fully on their work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are truly appreciated. You are helping to create a more equitable and supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1769361695642,"projectUrl":"project/sharpening-minds-tools-that-make-math-c/10054147/","projectTitle":"Sharpening Minds: Tools That Make Math Click","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiCasimirro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416637"},{"teacherId":10417164,"projectId":10055394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful support and generosity. The tools you provided have been incredibly valuable for our special needs students, especially in building color and shape recognition. These hands-on materials make learning more engaging and accessible, allowing each child to explore in a way that fits their unique needs.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to receive the new toys and puzzles. Their excitement showed through smiles, focus, and a genuine eagerness to explore each item. Many of these have also become part of our calming routines, helping students regulate their emotions. And we have to say — they ALL LOVE THE SWING!! It's quickly become a favorite for both joy and comfort. We've also enjoyed relaxing moments with snacks and juices, giving everyone a chance to unwind together.\r\n\r\nWe also had a great time creating Valentine collection bags using googly eyes, liquid glue, and glitter, encouraging creativity and fine motor skills. Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom — your kindness truly matters every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769375134121,"projectUrl":"project/miss-emilys-cool-cats/10055394/","projectTitle":"Miss Emily's Cool Cats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emmy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417164"},{"teacherId":6790732,"projectId":10021296,"letterContent":"I can't begin to thank you for your kindness and generosity. I am a second grade teacher in a public Title One school in rural Pennsylvania. Many students come from extremely low income families. We also have many students who have family trauma in their lives.\r\n\r\n Your donations of snacks, personal care, items, and classroom resources was such a joyous blessing to both the students and myself. They had full bellies and warmheart hearts.\r\n\r\n Words just don't seem to be enough to express how truly grateful I am for your support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1768616368841,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-the-second-grade/10021296/","projectTitle":"Welcome to the Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dalvet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6790732_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758330135249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6790732"},{"teacherId":10417160,"projectId":10055389,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! Our students use the new materials daily, especially during sensory activities where they explore textures and build focus. Their excitement was incredible—they couldn't wait to try everything! We're now using these resources to support communication, life skills, and small group learning. Your kindness is making a real difference every day.\r\n\r\nOur students will be using these materials for years to come to help cope with sensory........\r\n\r\nWith gratitude, Dama Smith","fullyFundedDate":1769697254678,"projectUrl":"project/miss-ds-autistic-support/10055389/","projectTitle":"Miss D’s Autistic Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417160"},{"teacherId":10416565,"projectId":10053914,"letterContent":"Thank you so incredibly much for my materials and resources! We have been having a lot of fun with the educational games, specifically Raccoom Rumpus. This game encourages students to take turns, demonstrate good sportsmanship, identify colors, and identify clothing items. Shelby's Snack Shack, Frida's Fruit Fiesta, and Shopping List have also been big hits. I am able to target a wide variety of goal areas with students of all learning levels.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled and very excited to see my stack of new educational games. These new materials have been huge motivators for them, and they have been especially helpful as we near the end of school. They keep my students engaged while remaining educational.","fullyFundedDate":1769352561873,"projectUrl":"project/speech-and-language-fun/10053914/","projectTitle":"Speech and Language Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whalen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10416565_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769435420457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416565"},{"teacherId":10416314,"projectId":10053209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! My students really enjoy playing the games while improving their fine motor skills. They also love to choose from the different flexible seating while participating in their occupational therapy sessions. Your wonderful donations allow me to provide better resources and ensure my students have the tools they need to be successful. These resources keep my students actively engaged while remaining educational and functional. These resources have allowed me to provide my students with a greater variety of options to practice their skills learned in Occupational Therapy.","fullyFundedDate":1769348932922,"projectUrl":"project/ms-nicoles-outstanding-ot-students/10053209/","projectTitle":"Ms. Nicole's Outstanding OT Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416314"},{"teacherId":7731550,"projectId":10054898,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see all the supplies coming in to our classroom. We had supplies trickling in each day for several days. To see their faces each day looking for what was new, was so heart warming. It was like Christmas morning for several days!\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love the magnetic letters. They love being able to manipulate the letters to build words, and the color coded vowels help them apply their phonics rules while spelling and checking each other. The magnetic sight words are another favorite. I have an ELL student who loves to start with all the words on the right side of the board, and then moves them to the left if she knows them on the first read. She loves seeing her progress and finds it encouraging and motivating! \r\n\r\nI felt much appreciation for all the supplies that keep me organized and keep my paperwork side of my job running smoothly. I also appreciate the donation of snacks to keep my students healthy and ready to learn. Many thanks sent!","fullyFundedDate":1769395180617,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read/10054898/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7731550"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90982","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":547,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":80,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":64.7,"schoolId":90982,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about St Clair Area Elementary Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"St Clair Area Elementary Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/st-clair-area-school-district/st-clair-area-elementary-middle-school/90982"}