{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"E.K. Powe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":370331,"projectId":10349507,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom. The students were so excited when they saw the new carpet in our classroom. Everyone couldn't fit on the old rug, and this one is large enough to have a space for everyone. We use the rug constantly - for morning meeting, for extra math support, to play card games during indoor recess, for independent reading, and the list goes on. A large, high quality carpet is a necessity in an elementary classroom, and this one will serve fourth grade students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe drawers are also highly necessary! The tables in our classroom are quite small for four people and all of their materials, so having multiple sets of drawers at each table is helping the students keep track of their materials. Also, instead of just stashing everything in their cubbies or on the floor, the drawers are helping some of my students learn to be more organized and the power of teamwork. Students have to share drawers with 1-2 other students, and are responsible for putting their materials in the correct spot. It is still a work in progress, but these executive functioning skills will be so important as the students move into middle and high school.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1787418840555,"projectUrl":"project/an-inviting-and-orderly-classroom-enviro/10349507/","projectTitle":"An Inviting and Orderly Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp370331_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692565433445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabeth-jones"},{"teacherId":370331,"projectId":10349664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom. This project turned out a little differently than I had expected, but I am excited about the reading opportunities it will bring to my classroom.\r\n\r\nI was able to receive some of the high interest, high readability books and add those to my classroom library, where they are a popular hit!\r\n\r\nHowever, most of the books I had requested went out of print and became unavailable by the time the project was funded! This was a great opportunity because I was able to select different books from the vendor. \r\n\r\nSince this happened after I had gotten to know my students, I was able to purchase several sets of six novels to read with my small groups. Due to your generosity, all of my literacy small groups of all levels will have the opportunity to read at least one novel with me this year. I'm excited to have these materials to support some of my readers in pushing themselves farther than they have in the past!\r\n\r\nThanks you so much for your generosity and support of reading in our community!","fullyFundedDate":1785513508899,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-and-accessible-books-for-all-re/10349664/","projectTitle":"Engaging and Accessible Books for All Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp370331_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692565433445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabeth-jones"},{"teacherId":370331,"projectId":10349552,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me add these books to my classroom library! I love the look of the engaging covers, and these are very popular among my students.\r\n\r\nWhat's great is that they don't appear like \"easy\" books. In fact, many of my struggling readers didn't gravitate to these books in my library at first. However, once I suggested them and they read a couple of pages and realized how interesting yet accessible they are, they have been very popular.\r\n\r\nI'm challenging every student in my class to read at least one chapter book by the end of October. Because of your generosity, some of my students who have never read a whole book before are on track to be successful in meeting that goal.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and for creating lifelong readers in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1782230490908,"projectUrl":"project/helping-all-readers-access-the-joy-of-a/10349552/","projectTitle":"Helping All Readers Access the Joy of a Good Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp370331_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692565433445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabeth-jones"},{"teacherId":370331,"projectId":10271020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these decodable readers. I have started using them with a small group of students who need a lot of extra practice with their reading. 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I love having differentiated, engaging materials to reach all of my students and it wouldn't be possible without your help!","fullyFundedDate":1778522618086,"projectUrl":"project/make-phonics-practice-come-alive/10271020/","projectTitle":"Make Phonics Practice Come Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp370331_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692565433445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabeth-jones"},{"teacherId":8566355,"projectId":6940066,"letterContent":"I can't believe it has been over 4 years since I began teaching! With so much help from my community and from the DonorsChoose community, I have been able to build a library of materials that benefit not only my students, but the other EC students at EK Powe. From flexible seating, art supplies, music items, and technology -- DonorsChoose has helped my class level up each year.\r\n\r\nWith EC students, I find having fresh toys to help keep their attention is so important. When we can connect with students through play, we can get to know who they are as people and help them explore their interests further in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAnytime I am able to show them something new, be it stickers, a new trampoline, a CD player, or a letter matching activity, they are so excited to experience it for themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1667417792236,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-special-education-students/6940066/","projectTitle":"Literacy for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charleigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8566355_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765481919018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8566355"},{"teacherId":8566355,"projectId":6633326,"letterContent":"I can't believe it has been over 4 years since I began teaching! With so much help from my community and from the DonorsChoose community, I have been able to build a library of materials that benefit not only my students, but the other EC students at EK Powe. From flexible seating, art supplies, music items, and technology -- DonorsChoose has helped my class level up each year.\r\n\r\nWith EC students, I find having fresh toys to help keep their attention is so important. When we can connect with students through play, we can get to know who they are as people and help them explore their interests further in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAnytime I am able to show them something new, be it stickers, a new trampoline, a CD player, or a letter matching activity, they are so excited to experience it for themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1659647349391,"projectUrl":"project/early-childhood-sensory-needs/6633326/","projectTitle":"Early Childhood Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charleigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8566355_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765481919018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8566355"},{"teacherId":3033855,"projectId":9462498,"letterContent":"Your generosity has transformed the way my kindergarten students explore, create, and think in our classroom. With the donated materials students are engaging in hands-on learning every day.\r\n\r\nStudents have enjoyed sorting the rocks provided in the rock collection during play centers. They also have enjoyed building with the branch blocks which are a favorite. The liquid floor tiles always grab their attention. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students tools that invite imagination and joy every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1757962049337,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-explore-discovery-center/9462498/","projectTitle":"Ready to Explore: Discovery Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akinnagbe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3033855"},{"teacherId":3033855,"projectId":9521070,"letterContent":"Our students were beyond excited when the new playdough materials arrived! As soon as they saw the colorful Play-Doh, tools, and our new organization cart, they couldn't wait to begin exploring. Having these materials neatly organized and easily accessible has made it simple for students to independently choose what they need and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWe use the playdough and tools during our play-based learning centers. These materials have become an important part of our classroom because they support so many areas of learning—from strengthening fine motor skills needed for writing, to encouraging creativity, and communication. One special moment was watching students work together to create \"snails\" during our science unit. \r\n\r\nWhen I ask students what their favorite part of kindergarten is, several of them say, \"the playdough center!\" That response speaks volumes about how meaningful and engaging this space has become in our classroom. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where learning is fun and engaging!","fullyFundedDate":1756599078831,"projectUrl":"project/playdough-exploration-center/9521070/","projectTitle":"Playdough Exploration Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akinnagbe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3033855"},{"teacherId":10443951,"projectId":10124086,"letterContent":"This project has brought so much excitement to my French classroom. My students love using the laminated games, vocabulary cards, and interactive activities because they make learning feel fun and active instead of just completing worksheets. I see their confidence grow when they realize they can communicate in French while working together, playing games, and building sentences on their own.\r\n\r\nSome of my shyest students have become more willing to participate because the hands-on materials make learning less intimidating and more engaging. As the French teacher for the whole school, it means so much to watch students from every grade level get excited about learning a new language and look forward to coming to French class each week.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping make language learning meaningful, interactive, and joyful for them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1773085556747,"projectUrl":"project/from-paper-to-practice-creating-lasting/10124086/","projectTitle":"From Paper to Practice: Creating Lasting French Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Esmeral de Arco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10443951"},{"teacherId":9472264,"projectId":10131848,"letterContent":"Getting these headphones was a blessing. My students are better focus and no distractions. With individual headphones, my students are able to concentrate on their own lessons without being interrupted by their neighbour's audio. This is especially helpful during reading programs, and testing.\r\n\r\nThe new computer has been used to assist with reading- educational reading games like ABC Mouse and Khan Academy. My struggling students are grasping concepts.\r\n\r\nWe are also looking forward to using the new headphones during the upcoming end-of-year MClass and i-Ready assessments in two weeks. With these resources, students will be able to focus more effectively without distractions, creating a better testing environment. 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Because of you, our classroom is now equipped with Comfort Weighted Sports Balls and a variety of tactile and sensory manipulatives that help every learner feel included, motivated, and successful.\r\nThese new resources are doing exactly what research promises—they are increasing participation, strengthening skill development, and creating more positive movement experiences for all students. Many of my learners rely on weighted equipment to stay focused and grounded during skill practice, while others are energized by having a favorite tactile object in hand. The variety you helped provide allows each child to choose what works best for them, and that choice is powerful. When students feel connected to the equipment, they move more, try more, and believe more in what they can do.","fullyFundedDate":1764646780216,"projectUrl":"project/motivated-to-move-more/9607310/","projectTitle":"Motivated to Move More","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2428122_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755336393185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/curtis-walker"},{"teacherId":9472264,"projectId":9783074,"letterContent":"Our indoor recess has been transformed into a time of creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving! Instead of simply passing the time indoors, my students are now engaged in STEM bins filled with building challenges, logic puzzles , tangrans just to name a few.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up. 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