{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arcadia Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9830312,"projectId":9477520,"letterContent":"These stools have made a huge impact on my students. It is a new favorite seat in the classroom. Even other faculty who have visited have enjoyed the seats. Students sitting at the back of the room no longer complain about not being able to see.\r\nOur classroom utilizes a flexible seating model and these seating options provide our students with a wider variety of choices to fit their various learning styles.\r\nI hope that we can continue to expand the options for our classroom and make it a more student friendly environment where learning can take place.","fullyFundedDate":1762265285724,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-like-an-engineer-to-learn-like-a/9477520/","projectTitle":"Sitting like an Engineer to Learn Like an Engineer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830312_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731596589119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lowe2"},{"teacherId":1401175,"projectId":9691770,"letterContent":"My students were filled with so much excitement and energy when we received the resources you provided for our \"Kinder\"gators\" Full STEM Ahead!\" project. The squeals of joy and the smiles on their faces would melt your heart. It was as exciting as opening presents on Christmas morning!\r\n After opening the kits and the manipulatives, my students were given the opportunity to explore them. Then the fun of building and creating began. Hearing my students say, \"Look what I made. I did it! and This is the best day ever!\" would make your heart burst with pride. Working in pairs, my students have been so engaged they don't want our center time to end when the timer rings. The STEM kits and manipulatives have provided valuable learning lessons that have strengthen the development of their ability to solve real-world problems and stretch their creativity, but equally as important: they are FUN! They also strengthened turn taking, language skills, and positive peer relationships These lessons will stay with my students for a lifetime. The Three Billy Goats Gruff STEM kit provided an unforgettable experience for my students. I can't begin to describe the fun we had designing and building bridges for the three Billy Goats to cross to get to the other side of the river. The troll was no match for my students. Without your generosity, my students would not have had this experience.\r\n Your generosity has provided valuable learning resources that the students in my class can use for years to come. Thank you for supporting these awesome little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758328981702,"projectUrl":"project/kindergators-full-stem-ahead/9691770/","projectTitle":"Kinder”gators” Full STEM Ahead!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Littleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1401175_orig.jpg?crop=378,378,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659616467034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1401175"},{"teacherId":3397709,"projectId":9591888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our class with Scholastic News! My students absolutely light up when they open each issue. They love exploring new topics, discovering real-world problems, and learning about different STEM-related jobs and careers they might not otherwise get to see.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gives them the chance to imagine their futures in new ways, ask big questions, and see that learning stretches far beyond our classroom walls. We are truly grateful for your support and the opportunities you've opened up for our young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their curiosity and dreams!","fullyFundedDate":1756391987334,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/9591888/","projectTitle":"Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3397709_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453057822285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/huntersmith"},{"teacherId":3397709,"projectId":9375639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for participating in our Spooktacular Science event! Our students had a fantastic time designing and building contraptions to launch pumpkin erasers down the hallway. Using the engineering design process, they brainstormed, built, tested, and improved their creations—just like real engineers!\r\n\r\nAfter launching their pumpkins, students put their math skills to work by measuring the distances and creating line plots to display their results. It was amazing to see their creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in action.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support in helping make learning exciting and meaningful. This hands-on experience combined science, engineering, and math in such a fun and memorable way. Thank you for helping make our learning truly spooktacular!","fullyFundedDate":1757901155197,"projectUrl":"project/spooktacular-science/9375639/","projectTitle":"Spooktacular Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3397709_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453057822285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/huntersmith"},{"teacherId":9830312,"projectId":9686805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and allowing our transition to flexible seating model possible. The new furniture that you all provided has helped further diversify the seating options that are available to our students. \r\nWhen students first saw the new seating they were overjoyed and could not contain their excitement. They immediately became the new must have spots in our classroom.\r\nWithin our classroom structure students each week get to choose where they will sit. This process emphasizes the importance of students making a choice based on personal preference for instruction and recognizing the factors in the classroom that will make their learning experience the best. What you all have provided have given us a wider variety of choices as well as higher quality options that will last for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1762265362739,"projectUrl":"project/wobbles-wheels-and-what-they-need/9686805/","projectTitle":"Wobbles, Wheels and What they Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830312_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731596589119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lowe2"},{"teacherId":3180496,"projectId":9311254,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to describe how thankful I am for your donations. Ten frames are something in the hands of our students in multiple grade levels on a daily basis. The foam counters that come with our manipulative kits do the job when they are new, but quickly wear out from normal wear and tear. We usually use laminated paper frames to display the counters. These too hold up well short term, but after repeated uses, usually need to be replaced. Our new plastic ten frames are AMAZING! They are so much more durable then what we had previously. They can be washed to minimize germ exposure which is a huge added bonus. I am also loving the plastic case they come in. They are perfect for storing the ten frames and counters, and have already proven to hold up to daily use by elementary students. \r\n\r\nWe have used our ten frames and counters for showing visual models of numbers, practicing counting with 1:1 correspondence, and other counting collection activities. When we start our multiplication unit, I want to teach students how they can stack counters to represent \"groups of.\" Thank you for choosing Arcadia! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1746621211312,"projectUrl":"project/ten-frames-building-a-critical-foundati/9311254/","projectTitle":"Ten Frames- Building a CRITICAL Foundation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3180496_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501692746433","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hissmith"},{"teacherId":26273,"projectId":9148134,"letterContent":"The students really enjoyed the games your donations provided for our classroom. Students were able to practice conversational skills, reading and listening to directions, spelling, and deductive reasoning skills. Most importantly, they had so much fun, they didn't even know they were learning! \r\n\r\n Even though it's a new school year, I still teach many of the students I had last year. They are already asking when they can earn a \"Game Day.\" One of the greatest joys I have is seeing students welcoming a new member of our class, and teaching them the basic rules, procedures, and vocabulary so they too can join in the fun. \r\n\r\n Thank you so much for funding projects for my students. You're helping them create a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1742926090231,"projectUrl":"project/game-on/9148134/","projectTitle":"Game On!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Edge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26273_orig.png?crop=295,295,x0,y165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604515356610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-moody"},{"teacherId":9830312,"projectId":9318255,"letterContent":"The new comic racks and furniture has helped transform our classroom library. Now our comicbook library collection is more accessible, organized and the students are now able to find exciting new reading material without having to dig through a box or bin. Students immediatly started pointing out books that they did not even know were in the classroom the whole time. Their excitement to use the new furniture is also off the charts. \r\nAs soon as they saw everything they could not wait to dive into the books and relax and read in the new chairs. I've never seen students so excited to get their hands on reading material. \r\nThese materials have created a high-demand classroom library space. Since then we have set up a library day rotation for students to help manage the high demand for the space. They love the furniture and we have even begun using the space for our book clubs and small group reading instruction. \r\nThank you so much for your support for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756849769926,"projectUrl":"project/hey-kids-comics/9318255/","projectTitle":"Hey Kids! Comics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830312_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731596589119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lowe2"},{"teacherId":3397709,"projectId":9361539,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire team and the enthusiastic students we serve, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of Bin-a-Brain. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in bringing STEM education to life.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, students have been able to engage with hands-on activities that spark curiosity, build confidence, and deepen their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math. From designing simple circuits to exploring principles of engineering and coding, these interactive experiences have not only been educational—they've been fun and inspiring.\r\n\r\nWe've seen firsthand how access to hands-on STEM learning opens doors for students, especially those who may not have had these opportunities otherwise. Your support helps create moments of wonder and discovery that can shape futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of STEM education and in the potential of every student.","fullyFundedDate":1748728970654,"projectUrl":"project/bin-a-brain/9361539/","projectTitle":"Bin - a - Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3397709_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453057822285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/huntersmith"},{"teacherId":9830312,"projectId":9150164,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for supporting this project. The first thing students said after setting up the new table was \"IT DOESN'T SQUEAK OR WOBBLE!\" This table is a fantastic start to slowly transforming our classroom into something special.\r\nStudents can focus on their projects and it makes their collaboration easier and smoother. They are no longer arguing about who is shaking the table or who is invading their space. \r\nClassroom furniture that is sturdy and reliable like this is a something that can get overlooked, but makes all of our jobs much easier. Thank you again for helping transform our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746787142701,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-workspace/9150164/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Workspace","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830312_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731596589119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lowe2"},{"teacherId":9830312,"projectId":9172460,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and support. These materials went a long way towards helping create a more focused work environment for the students.\r\nHaving these headphones helped to keep students focused and engaged on the work in front of them. A small item like this makes all the difference. Students were able to lock in and maintain their focus and attention much more easily than without.\r\nEven the start-up ran more smoothly with students no having to scrounge and search for materials. Thank you all again for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1746470587202,"projectUrl":"project/testing-tunnel-vision/9172460/","projectTitle":"Testing Tunnel Vision","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830312_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731596589119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lowe2"},{"teacherId":9830312,"projectId":9149945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with these storage containers specifically designed for LEGOs. It sounds like a small thing but the ease of storage, utilization and their design has made the LEGOs that we have much more accessible and available for a variety of lessons. Not only have we used them for recreational times like recess, but they are easily used for day-to-day lessons as well. \r\nSome examples of the students projects are buildings houses to model the affects of erosion on communities, creating growing patterns in math and modeling fractions. No longer is incorporating LEGO into our lessons a time consuming ordeal. These storage boxes allow for quick and easy distribution and clean-up. \r\nBecause of you all LEGO materials will allow for easier hands on learning not just for the current group of students, but future classes as well. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1741979470583,"projectUrl":"project/stem-storage/9149945/","projectTitle":"STEM Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830312_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731596589119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lowe2"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6001","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":59.4,"schoolId":6001,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arcadia Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arcadia Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/spartanburg-school-district-6/arcadia-elementary-school/6001"}