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Your generous support to replenish prizes with cute pens, notepads, slime, finger skateboards, and fidget toys, will give me meaningful, immediate ways to acknowledge that hard work.\r\n\r\nThese small rewards do more than spark joy. Your gift helps create a positive classroom culture where students feel seen and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764608421723,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-to-promote-positive-behavior/9936264/","projectTitle":"Prizes to Promote Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serwinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3562754_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513022036816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3562754"},{"teacherId":3562754,"projectId":9913288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project. As a Reading Specialist who works with students in small groups, I see firsthand how meaningful small wins and celebrations are for building motivation and confidence. Your generous support to provide a snack box, with cookies and fruit snacks chosen for my students, will let me immediately acknowledge effort and positive behavior. This project gives students concrete successes that build self-confidence and make reading practice feel rewarding. I appreciate your support and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1764566988104,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-build-confidence/9913288/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Build Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serwinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3562754_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513022036816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3562754"},{"teacherId":3562754,"projectId":9874806,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom library. As a reading specialist, I work with students who need extra, targeted instruction to become confident, fluent readers. Your generous donation will bring fresh, high‑interest, leveled books into small‑group intervention sessions where students receive the focused practice they need. Because of you, my students will have access to books that match their reading levels and interests. The new books will help to build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and make reading feel rewarding and fun. These resources will allow me to tailor instruction and give students repeated, successful reading experiences that boost their confidence and motivation. I am already planning lessons and book choices that will engage readers at many levels, and I can't wait to see the progress and smiles your support will create.","fullyFundedDate":1762801489280,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-readers-with-new-classroom-li/9874806/","projectTitle":"Empowering Readers With New Classroom Library Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serwinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3562754_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513022036816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3562754"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":9646404,"letterContent":"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this new cabinet for our third grade classroom. Your thoughtful donation has made a significant impact on our classroom, providing a much-needed space for locking up materials and resources. With this new cabinet, we can ensure that our students have access to the tools and supplies they need in an orderly and efficient manner, which helps create a more productive and engaging learning environment. Currently we are storing all of our generous donations from other Ðǿմ«Ã½ projects inside.\r\n\r\nThe positive difference your contribution has made extends beyond the physical space; it has helped to foster a sense of responsibility and organization in our young learners. As they see their classroom thoughtfully arranged, it reinforces the importance of taking care of their resources and being proactive in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. Thank you again for your kindness and dedication to supporting our students' educational journey. 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Now that we do not have art class, they are always begging to do some sort of arts and crafts project. Last week we made slime as a reward for good behavior, and plan to make paintings as Christmas presents next month, all thanks to you! We greatly appreciated your kind donations, as we continue to utilize the resources in the classroom. We look forward to utilize the supplies all school year.","fullyFundedDate":1757423925522,"projectUrl":"project/getting-crafty/9397400/","projectTitle":"Getting Crafty","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":9738716,"letterContent":"My students work extremely hard, and will work twice as hard for a little treat! I enjoy rewarding them for going above and beyond. Students not only love getting the candy but also love when they get praised for their hard work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a difference in our classroom, and my students and I cannot thank you enough. The candy creates motivation for my students. So many of them have heard of 'Swedish Candy' and were so excited to try it. With your donation, I can celebrate their daily achievements with this tangible reward. So, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1762265307243,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-sweet/9738716/","projectTitle":"Make Learning Sweet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":9535877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my bulletin board project! 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About this school
Rhodes School is
an urban public school
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is part of Philadelphia City School District.
It serves 354 students
in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
Its teachers have had 280 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Rhodes School
$97,769
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
280
projects
funded
55
teachers
funded
598
donors
34
projects
for
basic supplies
27
projects for
technology
26
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Rhodes School has received support from
357 individuals from Pennsylvania and
241 individuals out-of-state.