{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mendon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2861513,"projectId":10714885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project and helping provide my students with snacks, cozy blankets, and warm hats and gloves! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom!\r\n\r\nAs a kindergarten teacher, I know that children learn best when their basic needs are met. Having snacks helps keep little tummies full and gives students the energy they need to learn and participate throughout the school day. The blankets provide extra comfort and warmth, while the hats and gloves will help keep our students warm during the cold winter months. These items may seem small, but they mean so much to my children and their families.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond these supplies—it helps us provide comfort, meet needs, and make a lasting impact on my little learners.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making a difference in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1791078051622,"projectUrl":"project/warm-up-and-fill-up/10714885/","projectTitle":"Warm Up and Fill Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2861513"},{"teacherId":2911026,"projectId":10657185,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your generous support of our Warm, Well-Fed & Ready to Learn project! Your kindness and generosity are making a wonderful difference in the lives of my second-grade students. By providing healthy snacks, hygiene supplies, and warm sweatshirts, you are helping meet some of their most basic needs. These supplies allow my students to feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to take on each school day with confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of being a second-grade teacher is seeing how the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference. Imagine a child coming into our classroom on a chilly morning without a warm sweatshirt or a student quietly mentioning that they didn't have much to eat before school. Being able to offer that child a cozy sweatshirt or a snack without hesitation means so much more than simply meeting a physical need. It brings a smile to their face, helps them feel safe and cared for, and allows them to settle into their day ready to learn. Having hygiene supplies available also gives my students the confidence to participate in classroom activities without feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable. These everyday moments remind me that children learn best when they feel loved, supported, and secure.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond providing supplies. You are helping me create a classroom where every child knows they matter and where their needs are met with kindness and compassion. Instead of worrying about being hungry, cold, or uncomfortable, my students can focus on reading, writing, solving math problems, making friends, and discovering new things. Thank you for being part of our classroom family and for helping me take care of my second graders. Your thoughtfulness is making a difference not only in their education but also in their hearts. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1790945996456,"projectUrl":"project/warm-well-fed-and-ready-to-learn/10657185/","projectTitle":"Warm, Well-Fed and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder's","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2911026"},{"teacherId":2911026,"projectId":10690971,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Warm, Well-Fed & Ready to Learn project! Your kindness and generosity are making a wonderful difference in the lives of my second-grade students. By providing healthy snacks, hygiene supplies, and warm sweatshirts, you are helping meet some of their most basic needs. These supplies allow my students to feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to take on each school day with confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of being a second-grade teacher is seeing how the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference. Imagine a child coming into our classroom on a chilly morning without a warm sweatshirt or a student quietly mentioning that they didn't have much to eat before school. Being able to offer that child a cozy sweatshirt or a snack without hesitation means so much more than simply meeting a physical need. It brings a smile to their face, helps them feel safe and cared for, and allows them to settle into their day ready to learn. Having hygiene supplies available also gives my students the confidence to participate in classroom activities without feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable. These everyday moments remind me that children learn best when they feel loved, supported, and secure.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond providing supplies. You are helping me create a classroom where every child knows they matter and where their needs are met with kindness and compassion. Instead of worrying about being hungry, cold, or uncomfortable, my students can focus on reading, writing, solving math problems, making friends, and discovering new things. Thank you for being part of our classroom family and for helping me take care of my second graders. Your thoughtfulness is making a difference not only in their education but also in their hearts. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1790812904889,"projectUrl":"project/growing-strong-readers-with-just-right-b/10690971/","projectTitle":"Growing Strong Readers With Just-Right Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder's","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2911026"},{"teacherId":6864100,"projectId":10656203,"letterContent":"Thank you again for all of the snacks. Being able to provide so much food for my students makes me feel so much better. Knowing that their basic need for food is being well cared for is an amazing feeling.\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks daily during snack time. The students are allowed to pick one of the items and enjoy some downtime. One of the students even commented on how much there was and said he had never seen so many options.\r\n\r\nWhen all of the boxes arrived, my students were confused. We opened them in the afternoon, and they were thrilled by what they were seeing.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1790878540937,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/10656203/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","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":2919096,"projectId":10366698,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my Graphic Novels to Accelerate Reading project! These books are helping students strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and confidence while making reading more enjoyable. Graphic novels are especially motivating for reluctant readers and students who may find traditional books challenging. The illustrations help support understanding while encouraging students to keep reading.\r\n\r\nStudents love choosing new books, discovering new characters and series, and sharing their favorites with friends. The graphic novels have created excitement about independent reading and give students more opportunities to practice important reading skills. They are also helping students work toward their individual reading goals and experience success as readers. Thank you for helping the students in my school build confidence, develop stronger reading skills, and discover the joy of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1786027254696,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-to-accelerate-reading/10366698/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels to Accelerate Reading","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":10413375,"projectId":10044317,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to receive their very own copies of the first six books in the I Survived series! Having their own books has encouraged our students to explore reading, build confidence, and develop a love for stories. The bookmarks were an extra special addition that students can use as they read and continue building their independent reading skills.\r\n\r\nThis project has given our students the opportunity to have books they can call their own and enjoy both in the classroom and at home. We are so grateful to our donors for helping make reading more exciting and accessible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778770480456,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-every-hand-readers-in-every-se/10044317/","projectTitle":"Books in Every Hand, Readers in Every Seat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perbonish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413375_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768919539621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413375"},{"teacherId":2911805,"projectId":10539490,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to the Keep Our Koi Fish Safe Project. The new net is keeping our fish safe as well as keeping the fall foliage out of the pond. The realistic heron decoy has even fooled a few of our teachers! The faux rock is keeping our aerator out of the elements of weather. It will protect the aerator from rain, snow and the cold. All these items are helping our fish stay safe and healthy! The students of Mendon Elementary and I greatly appreciate your generosity. Our koi fish, Drake, Gerald and Banana appreciate it also!","fullyFundedDate":1788357772205,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-koi-safe/10539490/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Koi Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coppula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2911805_orig.png?crop=296,296,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790796800431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2911805"},{"teacherId":10670479,"projectId":10654598,"letterContent":"My students have been having so much fun exploring their new Catch Tail foam balls, teeter popper balance board, ribbon wands, and elastic stretchy bands! These new materials have encouraged students to get moving, try new activities, and engage in playful movement throughout the day. They especially enjoy tossing and catching the foam balls, balancing and rocking on the teeter popper, creating colorful movements with the ribbon wands, and stretching and experimenting with the elastic bands.\r\nBeyond the fun, these items are helping my students build important skills through active play. They are practicing balance, coordination, strength, body awareness, motor planning, and following directions while also having opportunities to be creative and interact with their classmates. I am so grateful to my generous donors for providing these engaging resources and helping make movement and learning even more enjoyable for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1789673470653,"projectUrl":"project/moving-together-adapted-pe-equipment-fo/10654598/","projectTitle":"Moving Together: Adapted PE Equipment for Inclusive Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hoch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10670479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789527606388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10670479"},{"teacherId":2919096,"projectId":10452911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Creating Comfortable Spaces for Confident Readers.\" My students were so excited to see the new stools and book bins! The stools have created comfortable and inviting places for students to read, while the bins have helped us organize our books so students can easily find books that interest them. These resources are helping make reading time more enjoyable and giving my students a space where they can feel comfortable and confident as readers.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will use these resources during small-group instruction and independent reading. My goal is to help each child strengthen their reading skills, build confidence, and develop a love of reading. Your generosity has helped create an organized and welcoming reading environment where my students can experience success. Thank you for making a difference in my students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1786502936308,"projectUrl":"project/creating-comfortable-spaces-for-confiden/10452911/","projectTitle":"Creating Comfortable Spaces for Confident Readers","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":2861513,"projectId":10630534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom! The ice cream stand has been a wonderful addition to our dramatic play center and has quickly become a student favorite.\r\n\r\nThrough pretend play, my students can practice taking turns, sharing, communicating, and working together. They are also building early math and literacy skills by counting scoops, recognizing numbers, taking orders, and using new vocabulary.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the ice cream stand gives my students a fun and engaging way to learn through imagination and play. We are so grateful for your generosity and for the meaningful learning experiences you have made possible!","fullyFundedDate":1789515477237,"projectUrl":"project/little-scoops-big-learning/10630534/","projectTitle":"Little scoops, Big learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2861513"},{"teacherId":6864100,"projectId":10162487,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your help with my project! My students love that our classroom books are now on a new cart that can be easily moved around the room. The new cart has also allowed me to organize our books in a reader-friendly format. Each child knows where the books they can read are located, which has made our free-read time run much more smoothly.\r\n\r\nI plan to continue collecting more books now that I have this cart where my students can easily access books they will enjoy and be able to read. Fostering a love and enjoyment of reading at a young age is so important, and I love that I can help support that in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1785331522146,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/10162487/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","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":2861513,"projectId":10507327,"letterContent":"Our vet and doctor dramatic play center has been such a wonderful addition to our kindergarten classroom! My students love pretending to be doctors, veterinarians, nurses, and pet owners. It has quickly become one of their favorite areas in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThrough dramatic play, my students are practicing communication skills, taking turns, sharing, problem-solving, and working together. They use new vocabulary as they talk about taking care of people and animals. The center has also given my students opportunities to use their imaginations and act out real-life experiences. Some students pretend to care for a sick pet, while others check a patient's heartbeat, write prescriptions, or make appointments. \r\n\r\nThese materials have helped make learning fun, while building important social, language, and problem-solving skills. I am so thankful to the donors who made this possible and helped bring this special learning center to our kindergarten classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788274995138,"projectUrl":"project/paws-and-patients/10507327/","projectTitle":"Paws and Patients","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2861513"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91252","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":234,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":97,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.5,"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"}