{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ashland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1757478,"projectId":9633396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation! My class was so excited to have new play items for our structured playtime at the end of the school day. Students will have an opportunity to collaborate and develop social skills with peers. They were thrilled to have a new cake and pizza set. Imaginative play is so important for young learners.\r\n\r\nGiving students choice with fun and engaging materials helps them develop confidence and have a sense of ownership over their own learning. I know my class will have an amazing time exploring all of the fun toys during their favorite time of the school day!","fullyFundedDate":1761933206930,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9633396/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1757478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478731016353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1757478"},{"teacherId":1757478,"projectId":9431255,"letterContent":"Our year is off to a fantastic start! Your generous donation has helped us set up fun and engaging centers throughout the school day. Students are developing fine motor, literacy and math skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nOrganization is key in kindergarten :) We feel very lucky to provide a space for our centers. The students rely on a predictable system to find and return materials. The shelf has helped students learn routines and classroom rules.\r\n\r\nThe lanyards have helped students practice cafeteria routines. We are grateful for the other items to help make the start of the year smooth and enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1755695611089,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-ready-to-learn/9431255/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Ready To Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1757478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478731016353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1757478"},{"teacherId":1757478,"projectId":9286111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation! These materials have helped start our school off great :) The TPT gift cards helped us purchase new centers and activities for the first weeks of kindergarten. We printed many pictures and decorations to help make our classroom look fun and welcoming. The ink has helped make our classroom look beautiful!\r\n\r\nThe kids loved the new playground equipment. We used the beads to make name bracelets. The kids were able to practice recognizing their names and develop fine motor skills. We look forward to using the other craft materials with upcoming projects. We feel so grateful to have materials to make this school year memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1750791377089,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-ready-to-learn/9286111/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1757478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478731016353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1757478"},{"teacherId":1757478,"projectId":9204730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and support for young learners. My class has been hard at work learning letters, sounds and words. They have become terrific readers and writers. They have also learned numbers and developed their number sense to prepare for first grade!\r\n\r\nI am so excited to have the new materials to help make our last weeks of school fun and memorable! The students are loving the ABC Countdown. It is a great way to keep students engaged at the end of the school year. The new supplies have helped to make each day unique and put a smile on all students faces when they come to school!","fullyFundedDate":1746479876129,"projectUrl":"project/work-hard-play-hard/9204730/","projectTitle":"Work Hard, Play Hard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1757478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478731016353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1757478"},{"teacherId":1757478,"projectId":8988089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation. This school year we used the science of reading to guide our literacy instruction. This included a large emphasis on decodable reading. Unfortunately, my guided reading materials did not include many books to support this goal. I am so excited to have new books to help my young readers grow!\r\n\r\nMy kinders have taken off with reading. They love the new nonfiction decodable books and were very excited to see the interesting titles and beautiful pictures. We can't wait to watch our students develop their reading skills the last few weeks of school :)","fullyFundedDate":1742907997275,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-decode-this-message/8988089/","projectTitle":"Can You Decode This Message?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1757478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478731016353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1757478"},{"teacherId":9521078,"projectId":8654576,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generous contributions have had on our classroom. Thanks to your support, we have been able to acquire brain flakes, magnetic blocks, and other STEM resources that have transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nHow are we using the new resources? Our students spend seven hours a day in school and are challenged daily with the increasing rigor of standards. This school year, I wanted to offer students a STEM activity to complete while waiting for their academic day to begin. The new materials have allowed us to incorporate \"soft starts\" into our morning routine. Students now have the opportunity to engage in hands-on STEM activities, which not only stimulate their minds but also set a positive tone for the day.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions: The excitement was palpable when the students first saw the new materials. Their faces lit up with curiosity and enthusiasm. One student exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever!\" as they eagerly explored the new tools and resources. It was heartwarming to see their genuine joy and eagerness to learn.\r\n\r\nNext Steps: Currently, we are working on a project where students use these STEM resources to build and create various structures and designs. By offering students choices and the chance to work cooperatively with their classmates, we are setting the stage for thinking and learning. This soft start with my students will also help their social-emotional well-being, fostering a supportive and collaborative classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for believing in our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1724155531039,"projectUrl":"project/super-stem-starters/8654576/","projectTitle":"Super STEM Starters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berryman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9521078"},{"teacherId":4525471,"projectId":8451693,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generous contributions have had on our classroom. Thanks to your support, we have been able to acquire brain flakes, magnetic blocks, and other STEM resources that have transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nHow are we using the new resources? Our students spend seven hours a day in school and are challenged daily with the increasing rigor of standards. This school year, I wanted to offer students a STEM activity to complete while waiting for their academic day to begin. The new materials have allowed us to incorporate \"soft starts\" into our morning routine. Students now have the opportunity to engage in hands-on STEM activities, which not only stimulate their minds but also set a positive tone for the day.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions: The excitement was palpable when the students first saw the new materials. Their faces lit up with curiosity and enthusiasm. One student exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever!\" as they eagerly explored the new tools and resources. It was heartwarming to see their genuine joy and eagerness to learn.\r\n\r\nNext Steps: Currently, we are working on a project where students use these STEM resources to build and create various structures and designs. By offering students choices and the chance to work cooperatively with their classmates, we are setting the stage for thinking and learning. This soft start with my students will also help their social-emotional well-being, fostering a supportive and collaborative classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for believing in our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1723646510411,"projectUrl":"project/super-stem-starters/8451693/","projectTitle":"Super STEM Starters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peppy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4525471_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500828727693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4525471"},{"teacherId":1757478,"projectId":8943902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation. Your kindness will make a difference for our young learners. Our class is so excited to have new materials for recess. The balance buckets are a new favorite for our class!\r\n\r\nWe strive to provide an orderly classroom to help students develop good work habits and organizational skills. The folders have been instrumental in keeping student work accessible. Kindergarten is full of lots of materials. The baskets have been helpful to keep items in a place where students can easily find and return materials. We are excited to use these items and look forward to an amazing school year :)","fullyFundedDate":1733281293188,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-get-organized/8943902/","projectTitle":"Time To Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1757478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478731016353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1757478"},{"teacherId":1757478,"projectId":8731845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to our incredible class! Your support helped our class get ink to print materials that make this time of year extra special. We were able to print student pictures to complete wreath ornaments. Our families are going to love these keepsakes.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, the bookcase did not work in our space. We were able to return this item and provide many items needed for daily operations. We added a few colorful items to our center time and received a few items to keep our learning space clean and bright!\r\n\r\nMy favorite additions are the new easel and stool that have helped create a functional and inviting space for our phonics lessons. Our students love the large model for handwriting and the stool allows me to get closer to students while using technology to teach daily lessons. We feel fortunate to have these new materials and look forward to an amazing school year :)","fullyFundedDate":1731554040482,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-colorful-year/8731845/","projectTitle":"It's a Colorful Year!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1757478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478731016353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1757478"},{"teacherId":9402342,"projectId":8654590,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generous contributions have had on our classroom. Thanks to your support, we have been able to acquire brain flakes, magnetic blocks, and other STEM resources that have transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nHow are we using the new resources? Our students spend seven hours a day in school and are challenged daily with the increasing rigor of standards. This school year, I wanted to offer students a STEM activity to complete while waiting for their academic day to begin. The new materials have allowed us to incorporate \"soft starts\" into our morning routine. Students now have the opportunity to engage in hands-on STEM activities, which not only stimulate their minds but also set a positive tone for the day.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions: The excitement was palpable when the students first saw the new materials. Their faces lit up with curiosity and enthusiasm. One student exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever!\" as they eagerly explored the new tools and resources. It was heartwarming to see their genuine joy and eagerness to learn.\r\n\r\nNext Steps: Currently, we are working on a project where students use these STEM resources to build and create various structures and designs. By offering students choices and the chance to work cooperatively with their classmates, we are setting the stage for thinking and learning. This soft start with my students will also help their social-emotional well-being, fostering a supportive and collaborative classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for believing in our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1729525082645,"projectUrl":"project/super-stem-starters/8654590/","projectTitle":"Super STEM Starters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9402342"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72152","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":768,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.8,"schoolId":72152,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ashland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ashland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/prince-william-county-public-schools/ashland-elementary-school/72152"}