{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Armstrong Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10059513,"projectId":10247308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Flexible Seating for Moveable Learning!\" Your generosity helped provide my students with colorful stools that have completely changed the way we are able to use our classroom.\r\nAs a STEAM teacher, I want my classroom to be a place where students can move, create, work together, and learn in different ways. These stools have allowed me to create flexible seating around our tables so students can easily move into groups for different STEAM activities and projects. Instead of being limited by traditional classroom seating, we can quickly rearrange our space depending on what we are learning that day.\r\n\r\nMy students have been so excited about the bright colors and having different seating choices. The stools have also helped make our classroom feel fun, welcoming, and inviting. Most importantly, they give students a comfortable place to work while collaborating, problem-solving, creating, and learning with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to support my classroom and my students. Your donation has made a difference that we will continue to enjoy throughout the school year and for many years to come. We are incredibly thankful for your support and for helping make our STEAM classroom a place where students are excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778190087339,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-moveable-learning/10247308/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Moveable Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10059513"},{"teacherId":9367361,"projectId":8906522,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide cleaning supplies for my classroom. Having access to these supplies has made a meaningful difference in creating a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nWith the cleaning supplies, I am able to keep student tables, work areas, shared materials, and frequently used surfaces clean throughout the school day. This is especially helpful because my students participate in hands-on activities, science investigations, crafts, and collaborative learning experiences that can sometimes create messes.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies readily available also allows me to quickly clean up spills and messes so that instructional time is not interrupted. My students are learning the importance of taking care of their classroom and keeping their learning environment clean and ready for the next activity.","fullyFundedDate":1733270001121,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-so-clean-classroom/8906522/","projectTitle":"So Fresh & So Clean Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699917869829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367361"},{"teacherId":9367361,"projectId":10086916,"letterContent":"The new cleaning supplies have been a wonderful addition to our classroom. My students use the supplies throughout the school day to help keep our classroom clean and organized, especially after hands-on activities, science investigations, art projects, and other activities that can create a mess. Having these supplies available allows us to quickly clean our tables and shared spaces so we can continue learning without interruption.\r\n\r\nOne specific example is during our science activities. My students work in groups and often use materials that can leave behind spills, crumbs, or other messes. After completing an investigation, students help clean their work areas and prepare the classroom for the next activity. This has become a great opportunity to teach them responsibility and the importance of taking care of their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1772825341554,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-clean-classroom/10086916/","projectTitle":"Fresh & Clean Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699917869829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367361"},{"teacherId":3228565,"projectId":10296443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. I was moved to a new grade level and classroom this year. My new classroom had no storage, so these storage carts will be used to store essential classroom items. These materials will be readily accessible to students when needed.\r\nChange can be challenging, but with your help, I now have the storage I need to keep my classroom running smoothly. These carts will allow my classroom to look organized and clutter-free. Your support allows me to start this new school year with the materials I need to have a successful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1779613288246,"projectUrl":"project/everything-in-its-place/10296443/","projectTitle":"Everything in Its Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3228565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720508054756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhondasutton"},{"teacherId":3228565,"projectId":10393937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for ensuring my 5th graders have the items they need to make their last year in elementary school fantastic. The soccer balls will be widely used during recess. Students need physical activity to keep their minds and bodies healthy. The paper towels and Lysol wipes will help keep our classroom clean and germ-free. Our students eat breakfast in the classroom so the wipes and paper towels will be used on a daily basis. The landscape legal pads will be used to take notes on student performance. \r\nYour kindness and generosity for my classroom are appreciated. Again, thank you for believing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1784948417264,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-here-we-come/10393937/","projectTitle":"5th Grade- Here We Come","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3228565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720508054756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhondasutton"},{"teacherId":3228565,"projectId":10224816,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your support will allow me to have the materials we need for a smooth start to the 2026-2027 school year. The bulletin board decor will create an inviting classroom for my incoming 5th-grade students. \r\nWith any classroom, storage is a must. The rolling cart will allow me to have the materials my students need readily accessible. \r\nHeadphones and colored pencils are a must-have in my classroom. My students create interactive notebooks, and the colored pencils will make their notebooks stand out. \r\nI am grateful that you believed in my project and helped make this project a reality. 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My students have worked so hard this year, and I can show them my appreciation by giving them candy as an incentive to keep working hard. \r\nThank you so much for believing in my students and donating to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1774488989601,"projectUrl":"project/positive-rewards/9996593/","projectTitle":"Positive Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3228565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720508054756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhondasutton"},{"teacherId":3228565,"projectId":9942740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music program. Our 4th and 5th-graders will learn how to play a new instrument, the recorder. Our music teacher is in her first year teaching at our school, and she wants our students to be able to experience music with a hands-on approach. So far, our students are loving learning how to play a new instrument. \r\nThe smiles on our students' faces are priceless. Without your help, many of our students would not be able to explore a new way of playing music. \r\nYour kindness and support will be felt by our students for the remainder of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1765038375814,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-beautiful-music/9942740/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Beautiful Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3228565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720508054756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhondasutton"},{"teacherId":3228565,"projectId":9867876,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate all of your support for my 5th graders. Here in NC, the weather is so unpredictable, and indoor recess can get a little loud. Connect 4 games, jump ropes, and sidewalk chalk have kept my students engaged during recess. These items will ensure our students are physically active and maintain a fitness lifestyle. \r\nWithout your kindness and generosity, I would have to come up with other ways to keep my students entertained during indoor/outdoor recess. \r\nAgain, thank you so much for supporting my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1764687845050,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-indoor-recess-blues/9867876/","projectTitle":"No More Indoor Recess Blues","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3228565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720508054756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhondasutton"},{"teacherId":3228565,"projectId":9719258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students. The thermal printer will allow us to label everything in our science, math, and ELA classes. I will be able to send home reminders regarding important events and upcoming activities. The thermal printer will also allow me to create anchor charts for our students' science journals. \r\nYour support and generosity will help our teachers and students throughout the school year. It will make creating announcements easier and quicker. \r\nAgain, thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1758315317005,"projectUrl":"project/now-you-see-me/9719258/","projectTitle":"Now You See Me","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3228565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720508054756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhondasutton"},{"teacherId":3228565,"projectId":9765665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. These items will impact over 60 students. Our students will be able to create Christmas ornaments, and they will receive Jolly Ranchers as a reward for a job well done. The colored pencil pencil sharpener was definitely needed.\r\nThe fifth-grade teachers will be able to stay organized with the desk organizer, as well as the new wireless keyboard and mouse. \r\nYour generosity and kindness will make a huge difference for my fifth-grade students this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1760659917714,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-creative/9765665/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3228565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720508054756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhondasutton"},{"teacherId":3228565,"projectId":9420043,"letterContent":"My students are definitely enjoying their Scholastic News. Students are learning about real-world events that are occurring now. Non-fiction texts have numerous unfamiliar words that students encounter to expand their vocabulary. The more a student reads, the better they get. \r\nMy students have stated that the articles in Scholastic News are interesting and relevant to their interests. Students are excited to get their next magazine every week. The articles have generated many engaging discussions in class. Even my students who would rather not participate are responding well to the articles. Scholastic News is already making a positive impact in my classroom.\r\nThank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755719220052,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-scholastic-news/9420043/","projectTitle":"We Love Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3228565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720508054756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhondasutton"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1343","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":446,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.4,"schoolId":1343,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Armstrong Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Armstrong Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/cumberland-county-schools/armstrong-elementary-school/1343"}