{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"A.W. James Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":75.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8334116,"projectId":9248672,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for providing educational books on kindergarten level that helps teaches students the importance of using materials correctly. The On Strike Box Set was a number one hit for my students. They enjoyed hearing about the pencil, chairs, and glue sticks being on strike. The Together Tree was also a hit with my students because it taught they the importance of being grateful for what they have. The students enjoyed the book If You Give A Pig a Party as well and was excited to hear what would happen.","fullyFundedDate":1755707888818,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-build-brighter-futures/9248672/","projectTitle":"Books That Build Brighter Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8334116"},{"teacherId":8334116,"projectId":9178174,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for providing my students with educational resources to help stimulate their curiosity for learning. The supplemental package for our curriculum is doing a great job of breaking down standards so that my students can understand the skill better. These skills also provide a variety of fun hands on activities that allows my students to practice multiple skills at one time especially their fine motor skills. They provided clip cards for students to utilize during small group instruction as well.","fullyFundedDate":1743699862802,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-us-provide-interactive-resou/9178174/","projectTitle":"Please Help us Provide Interactive Resources to Make Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8334116"},{"teacherId":7561072,"projectId":9507752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous dontation to our Chill & Read Zone! Your gift of a beanbag chair has already made a powerful impact in our classroom and in the lives of my young readers.\r\n\r\nAs an elementary librarian, creating a warm inviting space for students to fall in love with reading isso important. The new beanbag chair has transformed our reading area into a cozy,calming corner where students feel safe, relaxed and excited to explore books. It has quickly become one of the most popular spots in the library.","fullyFundedDate":1758203029157,"projectUrl":"project/chill-read-zone/9507752/","projectTitle":"Chill & Read Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7561072"},{"teacherId":7561072,"projectId":9241644,"letterContent":"Students are so excited and appreciative of a clean fresh classroom. A clean space and freshness goes a long way. When freshness meet the classroom student's feel free and excited about reading. They become frre in their environment and mostly relaxed. The cleanness makes a hug difference. Some students lay out on the floor to read, draw and color because the floor is clean and the smell is amazing. Most student's love to sit or lay on the floor while doing their work because it smells great and floors are cleaned.","fullyFundedDate":1746699594040,"projectUrl":"project/where-fresh-meets-fearless/9241644/","projectTitle":"\"Where Fresh Meets Fearless”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7561072"},{"teacherId":8334116,"projectId":9245619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with healthy treats so that they are able to focus on instructional skills. The students really enjoyed the fruit roll ups. They also enjoying being able to have a variety of treats to to choose from. The students liked the variety pack of chips as well. They also were able to function better and not have to focus on their hungry belly. The Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers was their number one favorite snack that some hadn't ever had before. The kids mention everyday how they loved these snacks.","fullyFundedDate":1746699580843,"projectUrl":"project/yummy-snacks-for-our-brain/9245619/","projectTitle":"Yummy Snacks for our Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8334116"},{"teacherId":7818623,"projectId":9238771,"letterContent":"Using magnetic letters with students in small groups will help them identify uppercase and lowercase letters, practice spelling names and sight words, or build CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words through interactive games like word chains. \n\n The students were overly excited when they saw the magnetic alphabet numbers fishing game with two fishing poles. Especially knowing that more than one person could play the game at the same time.\n\nNext, I would have the students pretend they're on a fishing trip with the other students in a small group while learning their letters. Thank you so much for magnetic alphabet numbers fishsing games for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754168380740,"projectUrl":"project/incentive-for-instructional-time/9238771/","projectTitle":"Incentive for Instructional Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kindergarten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7818623"},{"teacherId":7818623,"projectId":9228444,"letterContent":"The students used the clocks as hands-on and visual aids to learn the parts of an analog clock and the concept of hours and minutes, starting with \"o'clock,\" which is a simple concept to help them learn \"lunchtime\" and \"bedtime.\" Tying clocks into their daily routines will help students understand how they structure their day. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited when they saw the materials. They asked if we are going to learn how to write and tell time. I replied, \"Sure, and you will also learn how to write your numbers.\"\r\n\r\n I will let the students pick a \"clock partner\" to ensure their partner knows how to write the time they see on their clock.","fullyFundedDate":1754073183857,"projectUrl":"project/share-it-use-it/9228444/","projectTitle":"Share It! Use It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kindergarten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7818623"},{"teacherId":7818623,"projectId":9178096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving of your time and resources to help provide fun and meaningful activities. I was able to purchase differentiated resources to help my struggling learners while challenging my higher learners. These resources coincide with our reading program which help focus on the skills we are working on each week. Without people like you, my job would be much more challenging.\r\nMy students love the stories that go along with these resources. It keeps them engaged and focused on the objectives we are learning for the week.","fullyFundedDate":1743699862789,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-us-make-learning-fun/9178096/","projectTitle":"Please Help Us Make Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kindergarten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7818623"},{"teacherId":7561072,"projectId":9232330,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation toward books for our classroom. Your kindness has not only provided new learning materials but has also inspired a deeper love for reading in each child.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students have access to stories that will expand their imaginations, build their literacy skills, and spark joy in learning every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of reading and potential of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1743858628876,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-a-smile/9232330/","projectTitle":"Reading with a Smile","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7561072"},{"teacherId":9919177,"projectId":9104574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project of snacks, a rug and conversation starters. Students that do not eat breakfast has been coming to my office for the snacks provided by donors choose. The snacks have improved their concentration and focus and has helped them become attentive in class. It also gives them energy on test taking days and helped students finished state tests full and happy. The snacks have also improved academic performance with the healthy snacks contributing to cognitive functioning and memory retention. \r\n\r\nThe rug has bought visual stimulation to the classroom and has been a designated space for students to talk out there problems. The rug provides a comfortable surface for students to sit on in group activities and quiet reading. The rug has also been a calm down area for students. The conversation starters have been very beneficial for building rapport with students. It has helped them to become open and comfortable with me. Thankyou again for donating to my project and know all resources have Been used for the benefit of the students.","fullyFundedDate":1743699862864,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom-essentials/9104574/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharlette Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919177_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738961665681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919177"},{"teacherId":7561072,"projectId":9017954,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! As fellow book lovers, we're excited to share how these new books are making a difference in our library and classrooms.\r\n\r\nWhen introducing new books, we focus on building key reading skills such as comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary development, and making text-to-self connections. Through read-alouds, guided discussions, and independent exploration, students engage with stories in meaningful ways. Again than you for putting smiles on the face of st","fullyFundedDate":1735150964121,"projectUrl":"project/reading-a-book-a-day-keeps-the-mind-at-b/9017954/","projectTitle":"Reading a Book a Day Keeps the Mind at Bay","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7561072"},{"teacherId":3373780,"projectId":8772754,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for taking the time to contribute to our classroom. My students have enjoyed creating artwork to display for our school. The student's have such enthusiasm when showing their artwork to everyone that passes by. I can tell that their enthusiasm has challenged them to go outside of their comfort zones to try new and harder art projects. It has also helped them spend more time creating their art pieces knowing that it will be displayed. It has also allowed us to invite parents and stakeholders to come to the school and see their amazing work. I love that it brings in our community to be a part of our school. Again without people like you, teaching would be more challenging. Thank you for investing in my talented students.","fullyFundedDate":1735223046046,"projectUrl":"project/more-art-for-us-please/8772754/","projectTitle":"More Art for Us, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jefcoat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3373780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673313571861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3373780"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18479","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":203,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":94,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":25.0,"schoolId":18479,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about A.W. 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