{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Apollo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3195609,"projectId":10405991,"letterContent":"Calming the Chaos has had an immeasurable impact on my classroom. Learning about sounds can be loud and overwhelming for some. Students who struggle with auditory overstimulation now have the tools they need to be more successful in and, more importantly, enjoy music class. \r\n\r\nI've also seen a reduction in the number of neurotypical students who self regulate by asking to leave the classroom for things like going to the bathroom, getting a drink, or going to the nurse. I attribute this to the calming environment this project has helped to create in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for contributing to Calming the Chaos and helping the music room be an environment in which all students can achieve.","fullyFundedDate":1787151550528,"projectUrl":"project/calming-the-chaos/10405991/","projectTitle":"Calming the Chaos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3195609_orig.jpg?crop=301,301,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784886026191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3195609"},{"teacherId":3195609,"projectId":10407370,"letterContent":"We anxiously awaited the arrival of the Boomwhackers. When they arrived the students' smiles were contagious! They were so excited to see our beautiful new instruments. \r\n\r\nOur last set of Boomwhackers were well over 10 years old and had seen some rough treatment. Labels were peeling, colors had faded, the plastic was warped, and most had large cracks in them. The new Boomwhackers look and, more importantly, SOUND better. \r\n\r\nWe will be using the Boomwhackers every class during the 4th quarter. We will also be using them in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade for short performances during our spring Fine Arts Night.","fullyFundedDate":1785198632812,"projectUrl":"project/boomwhacker-bonanza/10407370/","projectTitle":"Boomwhacker Bonanza!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3195609_orig.jpg?crop=301,301,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784886026191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3195609"},{"teacherId":10398693,"projectId":9993962,"letterContent":"Wood roads and buildings in our preschool classroom provide a hands-on, engaging way for children to learn through play. As students build roads, connect structures, and create their own little communities, they are developing important cognitive skills like problem-solving, planning, and spatial awareness. They begin to understand how things fit together, how to make adjustments when something doesn't work, and how to think creatively to bring their ideas to life. These experiences support early math concepts such as shape recognition, measurement, and patterns, all while feeling like play rather than structured instruction.\r\n\r\nIn addition to cognitive growth, wood roads and buildings encourage social-emotional development. When children work together in this area, they practice sharing materials, taking turns, and communicating their ideas with peers. They learn how to collaborate, negotiate roles, and solve conflicts, which are essential skills for both the classroom and beyond. This type of cooperative play also builds confidence, as children take pride in their creations and feel a sense of accomplishment when they complete a project together.\r\n\r\nFinally, this area supports language development and real-world connections. As children describe what they are building, create stories around their structures, or pretend to be part of the community they've made, they are expanding their vocabulary and expressive language skills. They often connect their play to real-life experiences, such as roads they travel on or buildings they recognize, helping them make meaningful connections between school and the world around them. Overall, wood roads and buildings create a rich learning environment where children grow academically, socially, and creatively. Thank you again, it truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1769191960258,"projectUrl":"project/community-building/9993962/","projectTitle":"Community Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398693"},{"teacherId":227177,"projectId":9806182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to the 100 days of school project. It is one of my favorite things to do in kindergarten. In my room on the 100th day of school, Devious 99 shows up and has kidnapped Zero the Hero. Without Zero we are unable to celebrate the number 100. As a result, students have to complete 5 missions, and they gain clues as to where to find Zero. Each mission is designed to fit all the needs and skill levels of all students in my class regardless of academic and/or social challenges. At the end of the activities, we combine the clues to find out where Zero is located. When we find him, he is happy to help us make 100 and has left us \"100 days of school bags\" to help us celebrate at home. Each bag contains a magnifying glass, spy notebook and pencil which encourages learning outside of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762267546151,"projectUrl":"project/i-spy-100-days-of-school/9806182/","projectTitle":"I Spy 100 Days of School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp227177_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759323941581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/227177"},{"teacherId":227177,"projectId":9588205,"letterContent":"This project has brought new excitement to our room by incorporating light with learning. In the pictures, you can see the students arranging the alphabet on the light tables. It provides a new way to see and interact with letters. \r\nAt playtime, my students are also able to create masterpieces through drawing and tracing. The light table lets students take pictures of any kind and trace them onto a blank piece of paper. It helps them with illustrating their published books while practicing their fine motor skills.\r\nThank you so much for your generous donations for this project. This class is really enjoying becoming more creative and imaginative each day!","fullyFundedDate":1759158372127,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-learning/9588205/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp227177_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759323941581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/227177"},{"teacherId":6016999,"projectId":9727984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incubators and brooding boxes for all three of our second grade classes.\r\nWe haven't used them yet, but we're so excited to receive them as our old ones did not work properly. We will be using them in April with our lifecycle unit. We will be hatching chicks and hope to have many due to the new equipment.\r\nWe appreciate your generosity and are very thankful for your willingness to help us bring these meaningful experiences to our students. This is one of the things that students talk about for years to come as being their favorite thing in second grade.","fullyFundedDate":1758944919653,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-chicks/9727984/","projectTitle":"Hatching Chicks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6016999_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565576377972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6016999"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24989","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":359,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":83.1,"schoolId":24989,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Apollo Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Apollo Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/mercer-county-sd-404/apollo-elementary-school/24989"}