{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lowell P Goodrich Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5187591,"projectId":10174579,"letterContent":"Your donation helped me bring more hands-on creativity and meaningful choices into our classroom. Students used the window art supplies to create Mother's Day suncatchers, giving them an opportunity to express themselves through art and make a thoughtful gift for someone special.\r\n\r\nDuring Fun Friday and choice time, students used the beads to make necklaces and bracelets. These activities gave them opportunities to practice fine motor skills, plan patterns, and make their own design decisions. As a teacher, I was able to offer engaging creative activities that encouraged independence and gave students a chance to connect with classmates. Thank you for making these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1776708515659,"projectUrl":"project/bright-choices-beautiful-creations/10174579/","projectTitle":"Bright Choices, Beautiful Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Steger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5187591_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769219935564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5187591"},{"teacherId":5187591,"projectId":10082746,"letterContent":"Thank you for putting essential supplies and a little extra encouragement into our students' hands! Our new pencils support the everyday work of our classroom, from drafting stories and recording ideas to solving math problems and showing our thinking. Having extras available helps students get started quickly and stay focused when a pencil breaks or goes missing.\r\n\r\nThe colorful patterns, animal prints, and encouraging messages make an everyday school supply feel special. Students can choose a design they enjoy, and the incentive pencils give us a simple way to recognize persistence, celebrate progress, and encourage students to take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will use these supplies to develop their writing, explain their reasoning in math, and revise their work after feedback. Your generosity helps ensure that a basic supply is always within reach. Thank you for supporting both our students' learning and the small classroom moments that make learning enjoyable!","fullyFundedDate":1778061888829,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-pencils-that-go-the-distance/10082746/","projectTitle":"Classroom Pencils That Go the Distance","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Steger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5187591_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769219935564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5187591"},{"teacherId":3515427,"projectId":10629539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our classroom snack project possible! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Having snacks available throughout the school day helps students feel cared for, stay focused, and be ready to learn. When students have access to a snack, they can better concentrate on lessons, participate in activities, and make the most of their learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped create a classroom environment where students feel supported and valued. We are so grateful for your kindness and for recognizing that even small acts of generosity can make a big impact. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us meet their needs so they can thrive in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1790800221752,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-snacks/10629539/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Snacks, Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hietpas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3515427_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753800574207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kstad"},{"teacherId":3530244,"projectId":10352907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. My students come to school hungry. They love being able to choose their snacks every day. I open up the boxes of snacks and put them into big plastic buckets so there is a variety in each bucket. My students love this. \r\nMy students love a variety of snacks. They love Pringles. We have them once a week. They also like Oreos, goldfish crackers and they love the Scooby snacks. \r\nMy students love their snack time. They look forward to it every day. They love talking and eating their snacks.","fullyFundedDate":1788977024366,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/10352907/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":3530244,"projectId":10387577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. I love the purple crayon boxes and so do my students. We will be using the photo books at the end of the year for each child. I take pictures all year and then fill the photo book up with memories. The kids and families love them. \r\nMy students love all of the different kinds of crayons. We have them in our art and writing centers. They love all of the different kinds of colors. They are creating lots of different things with all of cool colors.","fullyFundedDate":1785166316228,"projectUrl":"project/supply-restock/10387577/","projectTitle":"Supply Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":10233007,"projectId":9923296,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources to make our classroom more engaging, comfortable, and inclusive for all students. The adapted paint brushes allow students to express their creativity through art activities, while the new puzzles help build problem-solving skills, fine motor skills, and teamwork. The snacks are a helpful way to support students throughout the day, and the noise-canceling headphones give students a quiet option when they feel overwhelmed by noise or need help focusing.\r\n\r\nOne special classroom moment was watching the students explore the new puzzles and art materials. They were excited to try new activities, make choices, and participate in ways that worked best for them. The noise-canceling headphones have also provided a helpful tool for students who need a calmer environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they showed excitement, curiosity, and interest. They were eager to explore the new puzzles, try the adapted paint brushes, and discover how the different resources could help them. Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm was wonderful. 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Thank you so much for allowing me to help instill the love of reading with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1787190253697,"projectUrl":"project/board-books/10414623/","projectTitle":"Board Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":3530244,"projectId":10388269,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. My students love to play with blocks every day. My students love building things and putting things together. Sometimes we use blocks for station time to make homes, sort , or build with them. \r\nWe needed some new soft blocks as well as since some of my soft blocks had teeth marks. The new legos get used every day. They build things with legos and the soft blocks. I have slowly been adding people, some vehicles and animals to see what my students might create for them.","fullyFundedDate":1787175099735,"projectUrl":"project/legos-and-blocks/10388269/","projectTitle":"Legos and Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":3530244,"projectId":10386751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. My students love doing puzzles every day. I love being able to rotate puzzles for them. \r\nMy students learn so much from puzzle time. They learn problem solving skills. I also like having different skill levels of puzzles to challenge my students as well. If they are challenging, my students work together to finish the puzzle. \r\nAll of my students like different things so it is great that I have puzzles for many of their interests. If they like the theme, they work hard to put it back together.","fullyFundedDate":1785162811464,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-time/10386751/","projectTitle":"Puzzle Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":3530244,"projectId":10386639,"letterContent":"This is my students' first year of school. They are learning to use materials correctly. They need lots of materials to create art. They love markers, but sometimes they do not cap them themselves so they can wear out quickly. They love to write with them and draw with the markers. \r\n\r\nMy students are loving the new crayons too. They are using the new colors to write and draw with them as well. They are excited to use the new crayons every day. They are creating some beautiful art with the crayons and markers.","fullyFundedDate":1784656130343,"projectUrl":"project/writing-and-art-center-restock/10386639/","projectTitle":"Writing and Art Center Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":3257299,"projectId":10068275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our \"Cars and Trucks\" project! Our students have been enjoying the new toys in the classroom. We use them daily for small-group activities as well as during playtime.\r\n\r\nThese toys provide our students with opportunities to build their vocabulary, practice communication skills, learn to share, and develop important social skills while playing with their classmates. We will continue to use these toys for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping make learning fun and engaging for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778061911451,"projectUrl":"project/cars-and-trucks/10068275/","projectTitle":"Cars and Trucks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kinowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3257299_orig.png?crop=887,887,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571167941938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3257299"},{"teacherId":3257299,"projectId":10068383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our \"Dramatic Play\" project! Our students have truly been enjoying all of the new toys in the classroom. They especially love the barn and mermaid play sets!\r\nWe use these toys daily during playtime, and they provide wonderful opportunities for our students to practice social skills, develop their language skills, and use their imaginations. These new toys will continue to be enjoyed by our students for many years to come.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a fun and engaging place for our students to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1778061944553,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play/10068383/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kinowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3257299_orig.png?crop=887,887,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571167941938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3257299"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37728","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":345,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":67,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"28.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.4,"schoolId":37728,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lowell P Goodrich Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lowell P Goodrich Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/lowell-p-goodrich-elementary-school/37728"}