{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mendon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2877467,"projectId":9752641,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and the third graders at Mendon Elementary, thank you for your generous grant funding in support of Superb Scientists. We are truly grateful for your investment in our work and your commitment to grant us a high quality microscope with slides. \r\n\r\n This funding has allowed us to explore microscopic bacteria, insects, and so much more! Because of your support, we are already seeing meaningful progress, including exploring many slides and researching more facts about each slide we view in class! The kids are so amazed every time they look into the lens.","fullyFundedDate":1763569689004,"projectUrl":"project/superb-scientists/9752641/","projectTitle":"Superb Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2877467_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541599850409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2877467"},{"teacherId":2861513,"projectId":9970289,"letterContent":"The weighted vest, blanket, and chair bands have had a positive impact in my kindergarten classroom. These tools have become an essential part of our daily routine and have significantly supported student learning, behavior, and well-being.\r\n\r\nThe weighted vest and blanket have provided students with a sense of calm and comfort, particularly for those who experience anxiety or difficulty with self-regulation. Students are able to use the vest and blanket during quiet work times. \r\n\r\nChair bands have also made a meaningful difference. Many young learners need movement in order to stay engaged, and the chair bands allow students to move their legs quietly while remaining seated and attentive. This has reduced disruptions, improved focus during instruction, and helped students sustain attention for longer periods of time. Students who previously struggled to stay in their seats are now more successful participating in lessons.\r\n\r\nTogether, these tools have created a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Students feel empowered to manage their own needs, which has led to improved confidence, independence, and readiness to learn. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting resources that make a lasting difference in the lives of these children.Your generosity has had a direct and positive impact on my students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1767049025677,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-ready-minds/9970289/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Ready Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2861513"},{"teacherId":2898202,"projectId":9817575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating toward our class project! We have enjoyed using the cd players. They have made our reading center even more exciting and enjoyable to my students! They are able to take a CD player to a special spot in the room and listen to a favorite story or stay in our Book Nook reading area during our reading centers. The rechargeable batteries and battery charger has made it possible that there is never a nonworking CD player in my room! What a lifesaver!\r\n\r\nMy struggling readers enjoy the cd players most because they can follow along and hear the words even though they aren't strong readers. They can hear the fluent reading, intonation, and learn to recognize words they don't know. Their smiles are priceless to see! My higher readers are able to follow the words and are able to read along with the CD. They also can hear modeling of proper intonation and fluency of a wide variety of genre and books.\r\n\r\nWe thank you again for your generosity and kindness. We are grateful that you have all made this year more exciting and meaningful. These products will definitely enhance our learning every day!","fullyFundedDate":1761264386202,"projectUrl":"project/an-ear-resistable-way-to-be-a-fluent-rea/9817575/","projectTitle":"An Ear-resistable Way to Be a Fluent Reader!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frescura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2898202_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761252448831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marla-frescura"},{"teacherId":2898202,"projectId":9604369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help build my first graders' reading and phonics skills! My students get to utilize the phonics materials as part of our reading center time or at an independent center. The hands-on experiences have made a big impact on their interest and foundation of phonics and reading.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when we received the items and have had a difficult putting them away when time is up. The excitement and enjoyment I see is amazing everyday. Reading is a life long skill that needs to be learned now and using these hands-on materials has certainly began the journey of learning for my students. Learning the basic foundation of phonics skills is so important at this grade level to help them grow into competent readers for life. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for helping my students practice essential phonics skills. The interaction and conversation while we practice in my reading group is heartwarming. I look forward to using these materials with my future students.","fullyFundedDate":1760107044268,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-tools-are-super-cool/9604369/","projectTitle":"Phonics Tools are Super Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frescura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2898202_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761252448831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marla-frescura"},{"teacherId":2898202,"projectId":9817533,"letterContent":"Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart for your generous donations! My First Graders will love to play new games and complete new activities with your donation for new TPT resources to add to my classroom! The most exciting thing about TPT gift cards is that I can purchase a wide variety of resources to support my students' learning ... from new partner games to decodable readers to flash cards that review reading and math skills!\r\n\r\nI can't wait to search for and print new materials for my kiddos. They love to learn and play partner games with one another. I can add these new materials to my Morning Work Baskets, reading centers, and math stations. These are times that my students get to review and practice skills I am currently teaching or have taught earlier in the year. Anything that gets the kiddos out of their seats and moving around the room is a WIN-WIN for me!\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for our gift cards. Thank you again for helping my class grow into the independent and amazing learners that they have the potential to be!! :)","fullyFundedDate":1763573557682,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-is-a-treasure-for-growing-minds/9817533/","projectTitle":"TPT is a Treasure for Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frescura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2898202_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761252448831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marla-frescura"},{"teacherId":2919096,"projectId":9581341,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, Chapter Books on Wheels has made a big difference in our school. Students use the new chapter books daily during independent reading and for AR testing, making the cart an essential part of our literacy routine. One special moment was seeing students eagerly flipping through the books when they first saw the cart.\r\n\r\nThe students in my school are excited to borrow the new cart. When the books arrived, students were thrilled. Several proudly shared that they were reading their very first chapter book, and excitement spread quickly as they explored the cart together.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create excited, motivated readers—thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760708925293,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-on-wheels/9581341/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books on Wheels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frankenbery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2919096_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701217800259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2919096"},{"teacherId":3035316,"projectId":9903476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom project! Because of you, my first graders now have access to hands-on, engaging learning tools that are already transforming the way they practice foundational skills.\r\n\r\nThe Skill Builders First-Grade Addition & Subtraction Activity Set has become a classroom favorite. Students who once hesitated with math are now excited to solve problems using the colorful manipulatives and interactive cards. \r\n\r\nThe Wooden Magnetic Sight Word Fishing Game and Alphabet Fish Catching Puzzle have brought so much joy to our literacy block. These activities make reading feel like play, allowing students to strengthen sight word recognition, phonics, and fine motor skills—all while laughing, cheering, and encouraging one another. Watching them \"fish\" for words that once felt hard is a reminder of how powerful engaging materials can be.\r\n\r\nThe Skill Builders 1st Grade Reading Set has provided structured support for early readers who need extra practice. Its leveled activities and visual supports help students build fluency, comprehension, and stamina. I've already seen growth in students who typically struggle to engage with traditional worksheets.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only put high-quality learning tools into my students' hands—it has given them confidence, excitement, and the belief that learning is something they can do. The impact of your gift reaches far beyond this school year, and I am truly grateful for the difference you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1763491412243,"projectUrl":"project/-play-to-grow-interactive-reading-m/9903476/","projectTitle":"🌟 Play to Grow: Interactive Reading & Math Centers 🌟","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3035316_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565988913850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3035316"},{"teacherId":3035316,"projectId":9812107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project! Your generosity has provided essential tools that support learning every single day.\r\n\r\nWith the printer ink, I'm able to create individualized materials, visual supports, and center materials tailored to each student's needs. The testing folders have made a noticeable difference during assessments by reducing distractions and helping students stay focused and confident. Being brand-new, they have successfully replaced our old dilapidated ones! \r\n\r\nThe Expo markers are used constantly during whole-group lessons. We use them for our explicit phonics instructions- following the science of reading approach.The colored pencils bring creativity and and a fun resource to 'color our world!'\r\n\r\nYour support has strengthened our learning environment in practical and meaningful ways. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1760557278937,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-coloring-creating-a/9812107/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Coloring, Creating, and Completing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3035316_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565988913850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3035316"},{"teacherId":2919096,"projectId":9889606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Curious Minds, Bright Futures: Expanding STEM Literacy Through Books.\" The new STEM books have already brought a huge spark to our school. When my students first saw them, they immediately started flipping through the pages, calling out fun facts, and claiming which book they wanted to read first. Their excitement filled the room.\r\n\r\nThe students are excited to read the books and learn more about different STEM topics. After reading the books, the students will take Accelerated Reader tests to demonstrate their knowledge and recall of the new information. Thanks to you, they can learn more about Coding, Engineering, Robots, and Cryptography. I'm so grateful for the joy and curiosity you've brought into our school.","fullyFundedDate":1763580921506,"projectUrl":"project/curious-minds-bright-futures-expanding/9889606/","projectTitle":"Curious Minds, Bright Futures: Expanding STEM Literacy Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frankenbery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2919096_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701217800259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2919096"},{"teacherId":2898490,"projectId":9880611,"letterContent":"The students and I are going to use the new resources to enhance the Science Lessons for Force, Motion and Matter. We will read about what each is in our Science Book. Then, we will experiment with the kits for Force, Motion, and Matter. Last, we will see if what they did works. If it doesn't, they need to try to see what is wrong and correct it. The activities will reinforce and enhance what we are learning in Second Grade. The kits also came with story books that the students and I can read to see how they work in the real world. \r\n I'm excited about the planes, cars, and boats. The students get to pick which one they want to make and decorate. Then, experiment to see if they work. If it doesn't work like they thought, they can redesign it so it works better. Last, once their plane, car, or boat works, the students will race against each other to see which one comes in first, second, and third place. For example, planes will race planes, boats will race boats, and cars will race cars. My students are excited for this to take place. \r\n My students are super excited about science. Thank you for donating to our classroom to make my students love of science get stronger. We couldn't have done it with out you and The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation donations.","fullyFundedDate":1762624936518,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science/9880611/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stouffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898490_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543329746246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stouffer"},{"teacherId":6864100,"projectId":9697979,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping bring this project to life. My students were very excited when these items arrived! We used the new items last week for a STEM afternoon of building and thinking. The students enjoyed themselves greatly as they rotated around the classroom getting an opportunity to tryout each new item. A number of the students were shocked how much he enjoyed the geo boards.\r\n\r\nLike expected, when I was opening up the boxes everyone was asking, what is that, when can we use those. Telling them they would have to wait a few days to use them was not easy. Each day someone would ask, can we use these today? \r\n\r\nI plan on offering my students STEM afternoons multiple times a month or even when they finish a quiz. Using different solving skills is needed, and these offerings help foster that.","fullyFundedDate":1762265347180,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sparks-curiosity-and-creativity/9697979/","projectTitle":"STEM Sparks Curiosity and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6864100_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x129,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757528996336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6864100"},{"teacherId":2898490,"projectId":9840047,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to start using and playing with the various things we received. The students liked using the Phonics Fun Wheels. We used the ones with the beginning blends, ending blends, and ending sounds. The students liked being able to make their own words by turning the two wheels and creating words. \r\n The Reading Comprehension Quickies Gr. 2-3 was a big success. We used the sequencing and main idea ones. The sequencing had five different ones to do. The students took turns rotating around to use them. I used the main idea box to reinforce what we have learned already this year. \r\n In the Vowel Sounds Extra Student Pack came two sets of consonant and vowel booklets that allowed the students to change letters to make real or nonsense words. The students really liked being able to make and read real and nonsense words. It was enjoyable to me to see them doing this activity.\r\n As you can see by the photos the students enjoyed using the various games. Thank you for helping our classroom get these various games and Phonics Fun Wheels to make us better readers.","fullyFundedDate":1760839034445,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-awesome/9840047/","projectTitle":"Reading is Awesome!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stouffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898490_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543329746246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stouffer"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91252","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":234,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":96,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.5,"schoolId":91252,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mendon Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mendon Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/yough-school-district/mendon-elementary-school/91252"}