{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mendon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2911026,"projectId":10161117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of graphic novels to our second grade classroom. These new texts have introduced and strengthened so many important skills for my students. Through the combination of illustrations and text, students are learning how to use context clues, make inferences, and follow story sequences more confidently. The visual elements help them better understand character emotions, plot development, and dialogue, while also supporting vocabulary growth. Many of my students are also gaining confidence in tackling longer texts, as the format feels more approachable and engaging.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has become an exciting and highly anticipated part of the day. Students are eager to grab a graphic novel and find a comfortable spot to read independently or with a partner. I often see them pointing to illustrations, discussing what's happening in the story, and even rereading sections to deepen their understanding. These books have sparked meaningful conversations about storytelling, encouraged reluctant readers to participate, and helped build stamina as students stay engaged for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, in particular, have truly blossomed with the addition of these books. Some of my more hesitant readers are now reaching for books independently and showing pride in finishing stories. Others who already loved reading are diving deeper into discussions, analyzing both the pictures and the text. It has been incredibly rewarding to see students connect with reading in new ways, building both their skills and their confidence. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on their learning and love of reading.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1773875178641,"projectUrl":"project/our-readers-are-the-cats-meow/10161117/","projectTitle":"Our Readers are the Cat's Meow","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":10159402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of graphic novels to our second grade classroom. These new texts have introduced and strengthened so many important skills for my students. Through the combination of illustrations and text, students are learning how to use context clues, make inferences, and follow story sequences more confidently. The visual elements help them better understand character emotions, plot development, and dialogue, while also supporting vocabulary growth. Many of my students are also gaining confidence in tackling longer texts, as the format feels more approachable and engaging.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has become an exciting and highly anticipated part of the day. Students are eager to grab a graphic novel and find a comfortable spot to read independently or with a partner. I often see them pointing to illustrations, discussing what's happening in the story, and even rereading sections to deepen their understanding. These books have sparked meaningful conversations about storytelling, encouraged reluctant readers to participate, and helped build stamina as students stay engaged for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, in particular, have truly blossomed with the addition of these books. Some of my more hesitant readers are now reaching for books independently and showing pride in finishing stories. Others who already loved reading are diving deeper into discussions, analyzing both the pictures and the text. It has been incredibly rewarding to see students connect with reading in new ways, building both their skills and their confidence. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on their learning and love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773857812276,"projectUrl":"project/super-stories-for-super-second-graders/10159402/","projectTitle":"Super Stories for Super Second Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder's","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2911026"},{"teacherId":5911833,"projectId":10042027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Your kindness has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students each and every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I am now able to provide healthy, accessible snacks to students who may otherwise go without during the school day. This simple support has made a powerful difference. Students are more focused, engaged, and ready to learn because they are no longer distracted by hunger.\r\n\r\nI have seen noticeable improvements in attention, participation, and overall classroom behavior. Students are better able to regulate their emotions, join in discussions, and stay on task during lessons. Just as importantly, they feel cared for and supported, knowing their needs are recognized and valued.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, especially those from low-income households, these snacks are more than just food—they are a source of comfort and stability. Offering them in a discreet and respectful way helps create an inclusive environment where all students feel safe and confident.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping ensure that every child in my classroom has the opportunity to succeed, not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Thank you for making our classroom a place where students can focus on learning, growing, and being their best selves.","fullyFundedDate":1768839207813,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-healthy-snacks-for-gro/10042027/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning: Healthy Snacks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5911833_orig.png?crop=364,364,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696271408403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5911833"},{"teacherId":5911833,"projectId":9890395,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our speech therapy program. Your grant has made a meaningful difference in the services I'm able to provide to my students at Mendon Elementary School.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, I have been able to access high-quality Teachers Pay Teachers resources that are engaging, interactive, and tailored to meet a wide range of communication needs. These materials have transformed our therapy sessions—students are more motivated, actively participating, and excited to practice their speech and language skills.\r\n\r\nFor many of the students I serve, especially those from low-income households, access to these types of resources would not otherwise be possible. Your support has helped level the playing field by giving them tools that build not only their communication skills, but also their confidence, independence, and ability to connect with others.\r\n\r\nI have already seen growth in students' willingness to participate in class discussions, interact with peers, and express themselves more clearly. These are skills that extend far beyond the speech room and impact their success socially, emotionally, and academically.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping turn challenges into opportunities and giving my students a stronger voice—both literally and figuratively. Thank you for investing in their futures and supporting equitable access to meaningful learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1766940956517,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-talkers-bright-futures-empowering/9890395/","projectTitle":"Tiny Talkers, Bright Futures: Empowering Young Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5911833_orig.png?crop=364,364,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696271408403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5911833"},{"teacherId":2911805,"projectId":10090568,"letterContent":"We are currently in the week of vigorous PSSA testing for ELA. I have been reading Who is Willy Wonka with the students in the afternoon. They are really enjoying the book after testing all morning. \r\n\r\nThe students are already catching on to the chocolate theme of chapter books we have read this year. We read Who was Milton Hershey? We will be reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and watching the movie in the next few weeks. \r\n\r\nWe will end out Chocolate King Unit with a Willie Wonka Day!.\r\n\r\nThis is a fun activity for the students at the end of the year after testing to keep them engaged.\r\n\r\nThe students and I appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1772325190860,"projectUrl":"project/who-is-willie-wonka/10090568/","projectTitle":"Who is Willie Wonka?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coppula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2911805_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725908769003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2911805"},{"teacherId":6864100,"projectId":10095775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping with this project! The students absolutely love all of the new books. When they first arrived, the students were very curious about what had come in the boxes. Once I got everything set up and ready for them to read, that was all they wanted to do!\r\n\r\nI was hopeful that the students would enjoy the new books, but they have truly surprised me with just how excited and engaged they are with them.\r\n\r\nMost days I give the students about 10–15 minutes of time to read. I encourage them to choose one book, read the entire story, and then take an AR test on it. They have been doing a wonderful job with this routine and are earning many AR points with the new books.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me add more books to my classroom and for supporting my students' love of reading. It has made such a positive difference for them!","fullyFundedDate":1773857655740,"projectUrl":"project/getting-lost-in-a-good-book/10095775/","projectTitle":"Getting Lost in a Good Book","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":6864100,"projectId":9823073,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping us bring Secret Stories into our classroom! We have been learning a few each morning. The students enjoy talking about the letter sounds and watching the videos that go with each pair. We usually discuss two or three Secret Stories most mornings. Recently, the students have been asking to rewatch certain letter pairs because they really enjoy the stories that go along with them.\r\n\r\nThe posters that came with the kit are also very helpful for the students. I am able to point to the picture and remind them that it is a clue to the sound the letters make. This helps them remember the sound when they see it in a word, which is especially helpful with our spelling words.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this helpful resource!","fullyFundedDate":1770523105293,"projectUrl":"project/shh-its-the-secret-stories/9823073/","projectTitle":"Shh, It's the Secret Stories","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":2898202,"projectId":10043304,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your amazing donation in providing snacks and art supplies for my first grade classroom. Your kindness has made a difference in the daily lives of my kiddos. We are so very grateful for your kindness and generosity. You have made our hearts melt!\r\n\r\nFor many young kiddos, a healthy snack is fuel for their growing minds and bodies. It helps to keep them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. Their favorite snacks were the chips, Cheez-Its, and granola bars!\r\n\r\nThe art materials - crayons, markers, colored pencils, and drawing paper - have been enjoyed by my students at recess time or when they are in my Chill-Out Zone. They can draw and color to help themselves relax, calm down, or unwind when they are feeling a little anxious! They absolutely love the Twistable Crayons the best!\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a caring classroom environment where every child feels important. Your thoughtfulness has brought smiles and happiness to my classroom. Thank you!\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about my students and their well-being. Your generosity has meant the world to us and your kindness will never be forgotten!","fullyFundedDate":1768877415922,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-happy-studen/10043304/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger - Happy Students and Peaceful 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":2898202,"projectId":9840378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donation in providing snacks and art supplies for my first grade classroom. Your kindness has made a difference in the daily lives of my kiddos. We are so very grateful for your kindness and generosity. You have made our hearts melt!\r\n\r\nFor many young kiddos, a healthy snack is fuel for their growing minds and bodies. It helps to keep them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. Their favorite snacks were the chips, Cheez-Its, and granola bars! \r\n\r\nThe art materials - crayons, markers, colored pencils, and drawing paper - have been enjoyed by my students at recess time or when they are in my Chill-Out Zone. They can draw and color to help themselves relax, calm down, or unwind when they are feeling a little anxious! They absolutely love the Twistable Crayons the best!\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a caring classroom environment where every child feels important. Your thoughtfulness has brought smiles and happiness to my classroom. Thank you!\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about my students and their well-being. Your generosity has meant the world to us and your kindness will never be forgotten!","fullyFundedDate":1766407672087,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-games-for-young-readers/9840378/","projectTitle":"Fun and Games for Young Readers","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":10412836,"projectId":10042334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and support of our classroom. The items you provided have truly transformed our learning environment, bringing both immediate joy and lasting comfort to my students. They help create a space where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn each day. Thank you for your generous donation in providing items that have transformed our classroom. These materials have brought immediate joy and lasting comfort to my students, helping them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. The calming tools and flexible seating have reduced stress, improved focus, and encouraged positive interactions. Your kindness has created a welcoming space where students can regulate emotions, engage confidently, and thrive each day with confidence together.","fullyFundedDate":1769101618125,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-warm-and-cozy-cougar-den/10042334/","projectTitle":"Creating a Warm and Cozy Cougar Den","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pilarski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412836"},{"teacherId":3035316,"projectId":10042983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the snacks and bookshelves to organize them on. For many students, having access to a snack during the school day helps them stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn. Because of your support, my students know they have something available when they need it. \r\n The bookshelves you provided have also helped us organize the snacks so they are easy to access and keep our classroom space tidy and welcoming.\r\n\r\nYour gift has truly helped create a supportive environment where students can focus on learning. It means so much to know there are people in our community who care about our students and their success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my class, thank you for investing in our classroom and in the well-being of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1768863955292,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-support-succeed/10042983/","projectTitle":"Nourish, Support, Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3035316_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777302385403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3035316"},{"teacherId":2888393,"projectId":10042561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your tremendous generosity that you have shown to my students and our school! The students LOVE that they get to snack on their favorite foods while they settle down and get into a new book.\r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the snacks and organizers they were super excited to open everything and get it sorted and set up. They know that if they need a snack that they can go straight to the bins and grab what they want.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my classroom is to add flexible and comfortable seating so that their reading spots become the \"best place\" in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768851643638,"projectUrl":"project/warm-up-by-rolling-into-reading-with-sna/10042561/","projectTitle":"Warm Up by Rolling into Reading with Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2888393_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542732756731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eseigh"}],"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":77.6,"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"}