{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Berryville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":9009596,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug has already become the heart of our learning space. Each morning, my first graders gather on the rug for our daily morning meeting. One of my favorite moments so far happened during a read-aloud of The Day You Begin. As the students settled into their own colorful squares, they were noticeably more focused and comfortable. The rug helped create a calm, welcoming space where everyone felt included—something we'd been striving for since the beginning of the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping transform our classroom environment. Your generosity continues to shape our daily routines in the best possible ways!","fullyFundedDate":1739119061034,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug/9009596/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":9499455,"letterContent":"Our beginning-of-the-year supplies have helped our first graders jump into learning with confidence. One of our favorite moments so far happened during our first big writing workshop. With their brand-new notebooks, pencils, crayons, and markers, the students were eager to decorate their covers and begin writing their \"All About Me\" books. Having fresh, organized materials allowed them to focus completely on their ideas rather than worrying about broken crayons or missing supplies. The room was filled with excitement as they shared their drawings and stories with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our students such a strong and joyful start to the year. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1757616868663,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-supplies/9499455/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":9235001,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Your donations have opened up wonderful opportunities for my first graders, allowing us to bring new books and resources into their hands. Every day, I see the difference your generosity makes in their learning, creativity, and excitement about reading.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors love books but may not be familiar with the skills we focus on when teaching young readers. Thanks to the new texts you helped provide, our students are practicing important reading strategies that lay the foundation for lifelong literacy. They are learning to retell stories, notice details about characters, make predictions, and connect stories to their own experiences. These skills are not only vital for comprehension but also help students build confidence as independent readers. For example, during our recent fable unit, students were able to discuss the lessons of each story, explain character actions, and even create their own endings. This type of thinking goes beyond simply reading the words—it helps children understand, analyze, and enjoy stories on a deeper level.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an interactive, joyful experience. Students spend time reading independently, in small groups, and with partners, often sharing their favorite parts of a story or asking questions about what might happen next. We also incorporate art, discussion, and creative writing activities connected to the books we read, giving students multiple ways to engage with the material. Because of your support, our classroom library has grown with titles that are diverse, age-appropriate, and engaging. These books have encouraged students to pick up a book on their own, explore new topics, and develop a true love of reading.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have shown particular excitement about the new books. One student, who was initially hesitant to read aloud, now eagerly chooses books from our classroom library and shares her favorite parts with peers. Another student has developed a strong interest in fables, excitedly explaining the morals and retelling the stories to his family at home. These moments are incredibly rewarding, and they happen because students have access to texts that capture their interests and challenge their thinking. Your support has not only enriched our classroom but has also helped individual students grow in confidence and skill.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly making a difference. You are helping my students develop essential literacy skills, encouraging a lifelong love of reading, and providing opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning. On behalf of our first graders, thank you for believing in them and for investing in their growth. 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The combination of colors and textures sparked their imaginations in ways we never expected!\r\n\r\nRight now, we are working on a color-mixing experiment using markers and sand to explore how different colors blend and change. Watching their little hands and big ideas come together has been incredible!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed our classroom into a place of exploration, expression, and endless possibilities. Thank you for making a difference in our students' learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1736962779747,"projectUrl":"project/second-semester-supplies/9009614/","projectTitle":"Second Semester Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":9009715,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generosity in providing our first-grade classroom with creative supplies like crayons, markers, and sand! The joy and excitement on our students' faces when they saw the new materials were truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nRight away, we put them to use in a sensory storytelling project—students used colorful markers and crayons to illustrate their own stories and then brought them to life by creating textured sand art. Watching their creativity shine has been amazing!\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on an \"All About Me\" art project, where students use different materials to express their personalities, interests, and dreams. These supplies are not only helping them learn but also encouraging their imagination and self-expression.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made our classroom a more vibrant and engaging place for learning. 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