{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Beech Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4624008,"projectId":9757702,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and FarmHand Kids Club! With the help of your donation, I was able to purchase numerous items needed for students to have hands-on indoor farming experiences. So far this year, we have used the Back to the Roots Microgreens kits. Students used water from our 90 gallon classroom aquarium to water their seeds. Then, they were able to take their kits home with them over the Thanksgiving holiday break to continue growing their microgreens and eventually eat them with their families. We can't wait to have many other fun experiences in our FarmHand Kids Club throughout the rest of this year!","fullyFundedDate":1760051628848,"projectUrl":"project/growing-microgreen-thumbs/9757702/","projectTitle":"Growing MicroGreen Thumbs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4624008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516196113894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinaelliott"},{"teacherId":4560461,"projectId":9674512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our music classroom! My students are so excited to play the boomwhackers! When my first graders saw them today, their eyes lit up. There is just something about such a colorful and playful instrument that makes their hearts happy. We used them to play our major scale and talked about how longer tubes make lower pitches and shorter tubes make higher pitches. We also used them to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Students were singing along, working together, and having a wonderful time. I can't wait to share these boomwhackers with all of my other classes. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758636431012,"projectUrl":"project/boomwhakers-for-beacons/9674512/","projectTitle":"Boomwhakers for Beacons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4560461_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y193&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756831741195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4560461"},{"teacherId":419994,"projectId":9303031,"letterContent":"We all love a surprise, right? Well, the looks of children seeing new toys and supplies are heart-warming and exciting all the same. Young minds are hungry for creativity and exploration. It is my honor to give them those experiences in our 4K program. \r\n\r\nWith your help, we have been able to enrich our students' learning and growing experiences! I can see young engineering minds at work when they build their own creations without boundaries or regulations. \r\n\r\nThey get engrossed in working with the new building blocks, straw construction set, and magnetic builders. They dive into their creative minds as they also explore art through the use of the new watercolor crayons and markers. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, little minds are hard at work!","fullyFundedDate":1753121283523,"projectUrl":"project/steam-in-preschool/9303031/","projectTitle":"STEAM in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp419994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536985086896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-seitz"},{"teacherId":3483818,"projectId":9376290,"letterContent":"Many of our donors love to read books (we do, too!), but what you may not realize is just how much these new texts are teaching our students. Thanks to your generosity, children are not only reading more—they are growing in confidence, imagination, and critical thinking every day.\r\n\r\nThese books introduce essential skills like reading fluency, vocabulary growth, and comprehension. They also encourage children to share their own ideas, ask questions, and connect what they read to their own lives. Beyond skills, the stories nurture empathy, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nYour gift puts these opportunities directly into the hands of our students. Every time a child meets a new character, learns a new word, or proudly explains a story to a friend or family member, it's because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1748144437077,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-resources/9376290/","projectTitle":"Literacy Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3483818_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503501545540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-ward5"},{"teacherId":3492645,"projectId":9280764,"letterContent":"My students LOVE the Lego table. It is one of the most popular centers during the day. The students get the opportunity to build and collaborate while they work on their fine motor and social skills. Having a defined space for this center has allowed the students to think outside the box and problem solve together. They especially love that the surfaces are interchangeable. Sometimes they are building on a blue surface, pretending it is water. Other times, we place a roadway on the surface and they build cities and towns! Thank you for being a part of providing such rich learning experiences for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1746494294055,"projectUrl":"project/building-mind-and-body-connections/9280764/","projectTitle":"Building Mind and Body Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3492645_orig.jpg?crop=623,623,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707233122402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tay-wilson"},{"teacherId":9200069,"projectId":8501397,"letterContent":"My STEM activities are project-based and team-oriented, which helps students develop collaboration and interpersonal skills. My Students learn to analyze problems, test solutions, and think logically rather than just memorizing facts. Hands-on experiments, robotics, coding, and interactive technologies capture students' interest. The demand for STEM skills is growing in nearly every industry. Early exposure gives students confidence and skills to pursue careers in technology and beyond.\r\nI am very grateful to Young Sheldon for this generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1731530172047,"projectUrl":"project/stem-ulating-engagement/8501397/","projectTitle":"STEM-ulating Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schoneke Summerhill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9200069_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756725099176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200069"},{"teacherId":8969601,"projectId":8939856,"letterContent":"Students were able to grasp the concept of striking a hockey puck while moving on a scooter. This challege allowed them to gain knowledge of hockey and to learn how the game is played. \r\n\r\nWhile playing the game students also gained knowledge about force and spacial awareness. Scooter hockey requires a level of safety and knowledge. We feel asthough this lesson allowed to play a sport they may not seen before or even played before! Thank you for this great addition to our classroom! From all the students at Beech Hill THANK YOU!!","fullyFundedDate":1731517858397,"projectUrl":"project/striking-unit-scooter-hockey/8939856/","projectTitle":"Striking Unit- Scooter Hockey!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brink","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8969601_orig.jpg?crop=1326,1326,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677249730839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/beechhillpe"},{"teacherId":9790276,"projectId":8855043,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our \"Books to Build Brilliant Beacons\" grant. Your contribution made it possible to bring meaningful, engaging literature into the hands of our elementary students- books that reflect the values and principles of our six school lighthouses of learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students had the enriching opportunity to read and explore stories that embody leadership, responsibility, kindness, perseverance, curiosity and collaboration. They didn't just read these books- they connected with them. Each student read the books and voted for their favorite titles and celebrated the power of reading as a shared experience. Thanks to your support, several students even won their own copies of these beloved books to keep and treasure.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to literacy and student growth has made a lasting impact. Thank you for helping us build brilliant beacons- one book, and one young reader at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1728256853345,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-build-brilliant-beacons/8855043/","projectTitle":"Books to Build Brilliant Beacons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9790276"},{"teacherId":6369844,"projectId":8723161,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our Backpack Buddies project. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase a rolling cart, making it much easier to transport food bags to students facing food insecurity each week. This simple but essential tool has streamlined the process, ensuring that students receive their meals quickly and discreetly. It has truly made a difference in helping us provide for those in need.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the cart, knowing it would make food distribution smoother and less stressful. One student helper even said, \"This is going to help so many people!\" Beyond just making transportation easier, this project has fostered a sense of community and compassion among our students. Moving forward, we hope to expand our efforts and continue raising awareness about food insecurity in our school. Your generosity is not just a donation—it's a gift of kindness that directly impacts our students' well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. Your contribution is truly making a difference in the lives of our students, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1735518441341,"projectUrl":"project/movin-and-groovin-in-mental-health/8723161/","projectTitle":"Movin' and Groovin' in Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6369844_orig.jpg?crop=1403,1403,x1142,y848&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554815695668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6369844"},{"teacherId":8355317,"projectId":8647487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project for students at Beech Hill Elementary School. Pickleball is the new craze right now and there are so many badminton nets that pop up over the summer that we wanted to ensure our students knew the skills and the general rules of play for both games. Wow! Were they excited to see the shipments of new badminton racquets, pickleball paddles, nets and the birdies and pickleballs show up!\r\n\r\nWe are using some of this equipment to work more in depth with 3-5th grade students on pickleball during our monthly WERD clubs and we are also slowly introducing hitting the birdie and basic striking with the badminton racquets with all of our students. There is a lot of coordination needed at this age to drop and strike so that is where our focus is for the shot term. We are looking forward to having these nets and games set up during free play later this year to encourage pick up games like they will encounter over the summer. Thank you again for your generous contribution to our students and our school!","fullyFundedDate":1733261316129,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-badminton-benchmark/8647487/","projectTitle":"Setting the Badminton Benchmark!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355317_orig.jpg?crop=572,572,x0,y379&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646750912834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355317"},{"teacherId":2975811,"projectId":8644940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! We have put our new materials out and students are using them throughout the school day. Materials have been placed in an area of the classroom that is accessible to students. The emotion plushies are a big hit and a favorite among the students. Students enjoyed hearing the story that went along with the plushies and can look at the book anytime they like. My 1st graders also love the play-doh emotion boards and the calm down mazes. Thank you again Donors Choose, Ms. Luci, and to the Dorchester District Two Foundation for your generosity","fullyFundedDate":1733260310115,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning/8644940/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Creech","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2975811_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690577276092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2975811"},{"teacherId":2863940,"projectId":8587987,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the donations to our \" Motivate Meaningful Mornings\" project. These materials have made a substantial difference in our morning routines. Students now come in to the classrooms eager to participate in these activities. \r\nThe STEM literacy kits are a fun and engaging activity to connect literature and STEM with fairy tales familiar to the students. The new shelf allows the materials to be organized and easily accessible to students. Thank you so much for putting these into the hands of my fifth graders!","fullyFundedDate":1731530933407,"projectUrl":"project/meaningful-motivational-mornings/8587987/","projectTitle":"Meaningful Motivational Mornings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nettles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2863940_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522238850680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jessica-williams"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6175","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1079,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":66,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.0,"schoolId":6175,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Beech Hill Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Beech Hill Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/dorchester-school-district-two/beech-hill-elementary-school/6175"}