{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Addie R Lewis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10013854,"projectId":9373848,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our PE classes at Lewis School are having an amazing time with our brand-new parachute! The students' faces absolutely lit up when I first brought it out — there was a mix of gasps, cheers, and excitement bouncing all around the gym. \r\n\r\nWe've been using the parachute in so many fun and creative ways — from teamwork challenges like \"Mushroom Pop,\" where everyone lifts together to make the parachute rise high, to fitness games that work on upper body strength and cooperation. Even my youngest students are learning about rhythm and timing as we move together to music. It's been such a powerful tool for teaching teamwork, communication, and joy through movement.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stands out was during our \"Parachute Waves\" activity. The entire class had to work together to make a \"storm\" and then calm it back down. Seeing every student — including those who can sometimes be shy or hesitant — fully engaged and smiling was incredible. The parachute truly brought our whole group together.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the parachute as part of our upcoming Resiliency and Grit lesson, where students will have to cooperate and stay positive through teamwork challenges. It's not just fun — it's helping them build confidence, persistence, and unity.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on our PE program, and I can't thank you enough for bringing this joy and energy into our gym.","fullyFundedDate":1752686628843,"projectUrl":"project/torn-but-not-forgotten-time-for-a-new-p/9373848/","projectTitle":"Torn but Not Forgotten: Time for a New Parachute","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Jami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10013854_orig.jpg?crop=784,784,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746480433340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10013854"},{"teacherId":10013854,"projectId":9319640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! Because of your generosity, my students have had the opportunity to learn, play, and grow through exciting new PE stations that are already making a big impact in our class.\r\n\r\nThe Rhino Foam No-Bounce Balls were an instant favorite. We used them in a golfing station, and the larger size made them much easier for my young students to strike successfully. The fact that they don't bounce has been perfect for safety and skill development—students were more confident trying again and again.\r\n\r\nThe scoop and ball sets have become a go-to for practicing manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination. I have seen students who usually hesitate during PE light up with excitement as they figured out how to toss and catch with the scoops. This activity has been wonderful for building both coordination and confidence.\r\n\r\nFor my primary students, the magnetic building set has been a great addition to our \"building station.\" Combined with large Legos and buckets, it allows students to be creative and collaborate with one another. It has been amazing to watch them problem-solve, construct new shapes, and share their creations proudly.\r\n\r\nThe toss and catch ball sets have also been a huge success. They give students an engaging way to practice throwing and catching, and I've noticed a lot of smiles and laughter during this activity. It has been especially helpful for students who are still developing basic coordination skills.\r\n\r\nAll of these resources have allowed me to design engaging stations that not only help students develop physical skills but also encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. I am so grateful for your support—it has truly elevated the learning and joy in my PE class.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has given them tools to grow stronger, more confident, and more excited about movement and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746786079820,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-in-action-pe-equipment-for-eve/9319640/","projectTitle":"Teamwork in Action: PE Equipment for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Jami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10013854_orig.jpg?crop=784,784,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746480433340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10013854"},{"teacherId":6698774,"projectId":9274298,"letterContent":"Wow! Youre contribution to our classroom has been wonderful! Starting on 8 September our 4th grade students will be playing on their NEW recorder! In January, our 3rd graders will start. They are so excited! Having a recorder for them means that all students can participate regardless of their socioeconomic background. \r\n\r\nPlaying the recorder is an easy way for young students to be successful in the music room. It's very easy to play, giving our students confidence to perform in chorus or band, or both! \r\n\r\nIt is a wonderful learning toll and I am so thankful for your generosity and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1746557562796,"projectUrl":"project/hot-cross-buns-a-recorder-for-everyone/9274298/","projectTitle":"Hot Cross Buns a Recorder for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Menges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6698774_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566504217347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcmenges"},{"teacherId":6727038,"projectId":9507707,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation. Our athletes now have a place to sit which is not on the ground and a place out of sun while waiting to compete in this hot Florida heat. They also have the supplies needed to mark the areas for the meets so everyone knows which way to go and there is less confusion. And the coaches have awesome whistles to start the meets. We also have decent timers to help us track the times for all athletes and make sure that we have accurate scoring at the end of our meets. Thank you for supporting our Lewis Falcons!","fullyFundedDate":1755721188013,"projectUrl":"project/watch-me-run/9507707/","projectTitle":"Watch Me Run!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6727038_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690135699730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcminn"},{"teacherId":6727038,"projectId":9285841,"letterContent":"Thank you for the Kleenex! Your thoughtfulness truly makes a difference in our daily routine — especially during sniffle season!\r\nHaving tissues readily available helps keep our learning environment clean, comfortable, and focused. It may seem like a small gesture, but it goes a long way in supporting both the health and well-being of our students.\r\nWe're so grateful for your support and kindness. Thank you for being part of our classroom community and for helping us take care of all of our students and teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1752671567810,"projectUrl":"project/kleenex-kleenex/9285841/","projectTitle":"Kleenex! Kleenex!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6727038_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690135699730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcminn"},{"teacherId":6698774,"projectId":9478770,"letterContent":"Thank you, once again, for your overwhelming kindness and generosity. Because of you, we were able to start our first day with clean hands and surfaces. I was able to wipe down our whole room to ensure the health and safety of our learners. \r\nMy kiddos know where to get \"hanitizer\" and have been using it all day. I am grateful that we are able to have your support in this way- they know the process and we now have enough resources to get us well into the school year. \r\nAs always, your support means the world to me and my students are excited to learn and play!","fullyFundedDate":1754366475872,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-clean/9478770/","projectTitle":"Keeping It Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Menges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6698774_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566504217347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcmenges"},{"teacherId":7291664,"projectId":9041499,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when all of the new dojo store items came in. They loved all of the variety and they were more motivated to earn dojo points by making good choices. This helps so much this late in the school year when behaviors are at an all time high. Students and teachers are ready for the much needed summer break and students start to get a little stir crazy. The new dojo store items helped motivate them so much and I can't thank you enough for your continued support and your generosity. We appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1742904034706,"projectUrl":"project/dojo-store-restock/9041499/","projectTitle":"Dojo Store Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ormsbee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7291664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593554686502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7291664"},{"teacherId":7291664,"projectId":8994374,"letterContent":"My students were so excited for the new recess balls. We have been able to share them with the entire 4th grade and students look forward to being able to play basketball, 4 square, and being able to throw the football to each other. Recess is exciting for them again and I can't thank you enough for your generosity. Also included in this project, was a bulk bag of candy for my rewards and that helped so much with my candy bin. The students enjoyed the variety of candy and they were excited to pick something after they scored a 100 on their online iReady lessons for math.","fullyFundedDate":1734969901977,"projectUrl":"project/recess-rewards/8994374/","projectTitle":"Recess & Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ormsbee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7291664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593554686502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7291664"},{"teacherId":9341673,"projectId":8710734,"letterContent":"Your kind donation to Lewis school for noise cancelling headphones has been life changing for some of these students. Our students are able to focus more, deal with loud noises and situations (jets overhead, P.E. in the gym, whistles, assemblies, cheering and clapping, behavioral meltdowns, class concentrations, etc. Our students with disabilities and sensory issues are so thankful for your thoughtful contribution. \r\n\r\nI have distributed these noise cancelling headphones to all of our ESE department, easing the loud noises and distractions for all of Lewis ESE. Our students are able to handle hard situations with ease now that they have access to noise muffling/cancelling headphones and it truly makes a difference in their anxiety, tolerance for noise, and dealing with social situations. \r\n\r\nWearing these headphones has really protected our tiny ears, gave us the confidence to perform daily tasks and even the confidence to face new situations everyday. Those who would struggle to enter a new classroom setting have pushed forward with the safety of these headphones. You have changed our students outlook on daily activities and we are SO GRATEFUL for you supporting our Lewis Falcons! \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1725026020513,"projectUrl":"project/noise-cancelling-headphones-for-sensitiv/8710734/","projectTitle":"Noise Cancelling Headphones for Sensitive Ears","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341673_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701363161745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341673"},{"teacherId":6698774,"projectId":8885839,"letterContent":"My students are LOVING their new recorders! We have been making music, writing music, and performing! This had been a game-changer for them all. \r\n\r\nBeing able to see ALL my student succeed in the music has been such a joy. They are full of pride because they have their very own, brand new recorder. If you could how proud they are to have this instrument your heart would be filled, too! \r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have not gone un-notice or unappreciated. Please know that you have brought joy, love and compassion into my music room and into ther heart of my students. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1729546790773,"projectUrl":"project/boomwhack-attack/8885839/","projectTitle":"Boomwhack Attack!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Menges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6698774_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566504217347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcmenges"},{"teacherId":3323471,"projectId":8616635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating this equipment! We do not get any funding from our school district, and try to provide our students with the best physical education experience each year by writing these grants to get them new equipment. Our students faces light up when we bring out the new equipment for them to play with. We just got a new outdoor volleyball area donated, and now our students beg to play volleyball with the new volleyballs we received from this grant.We are beyond grateful that you were willing to provide this equipment for our school.","fullyFundedDate":1725550478151,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-balls-for-a-brand-new-year/8616635/","projectTitle":"Brand New Balls for a Brand New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3323471_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448384891937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3323471"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46620","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":653,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":61,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":43.6,"schoolId":46620,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Addie R Lewis Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Addie R Lewis Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/okaloosa-county-school-district/addie-r-lewis-middle-school/46620"}