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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joe Walker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9193739,"projectId":10025130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and school. The snacks and care items you supported have made a huge difference in the lives of our students. \r\n\r\n The snacks have filled empty bellies and the personal care items have helped supporting students hygiene needs as they are growing and maturing.\r\n\r\n Students and myself are so appreciative of these items to support them in their daily lives. Your donation has truly made an impact and is so helpful to our students population. We are very grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768670819017,"projectUrl":"project/care-items-and-snacks/10025130/","projectTitle":"Care Items and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mankey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9193739"},{"teacherId":9832676,"projectId":10021460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing snacks for our classroom. Your kindness made a meaningful difference for our students—helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe especially appreciated the Chapstick during the winter months. It may seem like a small thing, but it brought big comfort to our students and showed them that someone truly cares about their well-being.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created smiles, met real needs, and reminded our students that they are supported beyond the walls of our school. We are so grateful!\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1768612301916,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-a-classroom-snack-c/10021460/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds: A Classroom Snack Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Augustine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9832676"},{"teacherId":10412417,"projectId":10040975,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your thoughtful support of our classroom. I wanted to share just how impactful the everyday essentials you provided—hand sanitizer, tissues, band-aids, Clorox wipes, and granola bars—have been for my students.\r\n\r\nWe use these items constantly throughout the school day. The hand sanitizer and wipes have become part of our daily routine, helping us keep our classroom clean and healthy so we can focus on learning. Tissues are always within reach, especially during allergy and cold seasons, and the band-aids have come to the rescue more times than I can count—turning small moments of discomfort into quick recoveries so students can get right back to their work.\r\n\r\nOne especially meaningful impact has been the granola bars. They've been a quiet but powerful support for students who come to school hungry or need an extra boost during the day. I've seen firsthand how having a quick snack helps students refocus, participate more confidently, and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw all the supplies, they were genuinely excited and relieved. They recognized right away that these were things we truly needed, and they felt supported knowing that others care about their well-being.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these supplies will continue to play an important role in our daily routines. By keeping our classroom clean, comfortable, and supportive, my students are better able to stay engaged and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a practical and meaningful difference in our classroom. Your generosity helps create a space where students feel safe, prepared, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1769173041546,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-rockstars/10040975/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Rockstars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shawley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412417"},{"teacherId":10411921,"projectId":10039523,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our students. Your kindness and thoughtfulness truly make a difference in the lives of our low-income children. Because of you, they have access to snacks during the day that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\nActs of generosity like yours have a big impact. Your support not only nourishes their bodies but also shows them that their community cares about their success and well-being.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your compassion and support. Thank you for helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768768287553,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning/10039523/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411921"},{"teacherId":10412477,"projectId":10055677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support to our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students have had access to snacks and food that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn each day. \r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these resources made a real difference. Your support has gone far beyond food- you have helped create a safe, supportive environment where students have thrived, academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and compassion. Thank you for making a meaningful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770207865707,"projectUrl":"project/happy-hearts/10055677/","projectTitle":"Happy Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serakowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412477"},{"teacherId":10411490,"projectId":10038360,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your donation has made a tremendous impact in my fourth graders healthy habits! From providing healthy snacks to supporting students hygiene, the resources donated have served as a tool to improve the educational school day. \r\n\r\nWhen we first opened the packages from your donation, students faces lit up in disbelief and excitement. The snacks have served as a building block to student success. Healthy snacks provide sustained energy, boost cognitive function and enhance memory. Students showed increased focus throughout the morning (our lunch is in the afternoon; therefore students are hungry for a snack a few hours after breakfast) from provided snacks. \r\n\r\nStudents not only appreciate the donation of snacks but also the donation of hygiene products. The Chapstick, deodorants, hair ties, lotions, etc. have given students the confidence boost they deserve. I put out a self care station out for students to take what they need for their personal hygiene. Personal hygiene has also been a building block to student success. \r\n\r\nI am very appreciative of your donations to my fourth grade students. I've loved seeing their faces light up every day they are provided with a snack and resources to hygiene products. Thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1768765249314,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-habits/10038360/","projectTitle":"Healthy Habits!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koehler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411490"},{"teacherId":10411456,"projectId":10038297,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project and for caring so deeply about the well-being of our students. Because of your generosity, we now have access to snacks, hygiene supplies, and comfort items that help meet some of our students' most essential needs during the school day.\r\nAs an elementary school counselor, I work with many children who arrive each day carrying challenges that go far beyond academics. Some students come to school hungry, while others may not have consistent access to basic hygiene or personal care items. These circumstances can make it difficult for students to concentrate, regulate their emotions, or fully participate in learning.\r\nThanks to your support, I am now able to respond quickly and compassionately when a student needs help. A simple snack can help a child regain focus in the classroom, and hygiene supplies allow students to maintain dignity and confidence among their peers. Comfort items also provide reassurance during moments when students feel overwhelmed or anxious.\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference. These materials help create a safe and supportive environment where students feel cared for and understood. When children know that their basic needs will be met, they are better able to focus on learning, building friendships, and developing the skills they need to succeed.\r\nOn behalf of our students, thank you for investing in their health, comfort, and future. Your generosity helps ensure that every child has the support they need to feel secure and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1768765256492,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-students-hunger-needs/10038297/","projectTitle":"Meeting Students' Hunger Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411456"},{"teacherId":10411925,"projectId":10039648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous amount of snacks! My fifth graders are so grateful for your donations. We are thriving because our bellies are nourished and our minds are free for learning. Many students have even incorporated their snacks into our daily math rotations. They have learned how to be very creative with their application of them for multiplication, division, and fractions. Allowing me to be able to choose snacks has been a huge success as well. They really enjoyed the Hershey Bar fraction lesson! They found it delicious and very educational at the same time. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768770336442,"projectUrl":"project/early-risers-need-nourishment/10039648/","projectTitle":"Early Risers Need Nourishment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wytovich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411925"},{"teacherId":2245434,"projectId":10040778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Supporting Students with Warmth, Food, and Care. Because of your generosity, our classroom is now stocked with snacks that are already making a meaningful difference in our students' days.\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks during our afternoon learning block, when energy tends to dip and focus can be harder to maintain. Just this week, during a small-group reading lesson, I noticed students who would normally struggle to stay engaged were participating, raising their hands, and finishing their assignments. Having access to a simple snack removed a distraction and allowed them to concentrate on the story and discussion instead of their hunger.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, their faces lit up. They were genuinely excited not just about the snacks themselves, but about knowing that people they've never met care about them and their success. That feeling of being supported has been just as powerful as the resources.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next unit in reading and writing, students will be working on extended response writing and collaborative projects that require sustained focus and teamwork. Because of you, they will be able to fully engage in these lessons with the comfort and care they need to do their best learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a warmer, more supportive classroom environment, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768772198441,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-with-warmth-food-a/10040778/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students with Warmth, Food, and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2245434_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487181122796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cassieallison"},{"teacherId":10412491,"projectId":10041172,"letterContent":"This projected impacted my students in a tremendous way. They have enjoyed getting a snack of their choice every day. During their snack time, they would work on reading a book with a classmate. This allowed them to interact with a friend, build reading stamina, and enjoy reading along with enjoying their snack. I also received several bags of mints. I would give them one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I think having these extra \"treats\" lessened some of their anxiety throughout the day and gave them something to look forward to during the day. I felt by being able to provide the snacks gave students the ability to be on task. The Tepper Foundation rocks. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1768790166121,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade/10041172/","projectTitle":"First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hewitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412491"},{"teacherId":10412250,"projectId":10040428,"letterContent":"Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for your kind and generous donations. Our students have been able to utilize the items received for the health office so much already. Specifically the heating pads and ice pack have been made the biggest difference. They are so excited when they get to see the heating pads and choose the color they want to help aid in their comfort. In addition to the use of the heating pads, the snacks for the students have been so greatly appreciated. There is nothing worse than a student forgetting their snack at home, then worrying about not having one. They know they can come right down to the health office and choose a snack they will enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1768774861402,"projectUrl":"project/health-office-needs/10040428/","projectTitle":"Health Office Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Till","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412250"},{"teacherId":10411455,"projectId":10038283,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing snacks for my kindergarten students. Your generosity helps meet a very important need in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, a snack helps little bodies and growing brains stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. When tummies are full, students are better able to listen, share, and try new things. Snack time also brings comfort and routine, helping children feel safe and cared for during the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my kindergarteners can focus on learning, growing, and being their best selves. Thank you for supporting our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nBecky Sanders","fullyFundedDate":1768763473178,"projectUrl":"project/food-fuel-to-keep-the-little-learners-e/10038283/","projectTitle":"Food Fuel to Keep the Little Learner’s Engines Burning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411455"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91131","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":199,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":92,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.8,"schoolId":91131,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joe Walker Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Joe Walker Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/mcguffey-school-district/joe-walker-elementary-school/91131"}