{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Earl Nash Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":72.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9599382,"projectId":9699886,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom has become a more flexible, comfortable, and engaging learning environment where students are empowered to take ownership of how they learn best.\r\nWe are using the lap desks and floor seating daily, especially during small group instruction, independent work, and project-based learning. These resources have allowed me to create a more student-centered classroom where students can choose a workspace that helps them stay focused and productive. One memorable moment occurred during our math block when students were working on a multi-step problem-solving task. A group of students chose to sit on the floor cushions with their lap desks, collaborating and explaining their thinking to one another. I observed deeper engagement, meaningful discussion, and stronger problem-solving strategies—all because they were comfortable and fully invested in their learning.\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to use the colorful floor cushions and lap desks, and it instantly created a positive shift in classroom culture. Students felt trusted and valued, which increased their motivation and willingness to participate. The flexible seating options have also supported students who need movement or a different learning space to stay focused, reducing distractions and improving overall behavior.\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to play a key role in our classroom instruction. As we move into more hands-on and inquiry-based lessons, students will use their flexible seating spaces to work through math tasks, complete writing assignments, and engage in collaborative projects. This setup will also support my ongoing focus on building number sense and critical thinking, as students are able to work comfortably while exploring complex concepts.\r\nYour support has truly transformed not just the physical space of my classroom, but the way my students experience learning. Thank you for helping create an environment where all students can feel comfortable, engaged, and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1766765924284,"projectUrl":"project/learning-on-the-move-floor-seating-and/9699886/","projectTitle":"Learning on the Move: Floor Seating and Lap Desks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9599382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721369930313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9599382"},{"teacherId":9599382,"projectId":9725570,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a direct and meaningful difference in how my students learn each day. These classroom supplies have helped create a structured, engaging, and student-centered environment where every child has the tools they need to be successful.\r\nWe are using the copy paper daily to support instruction across all subjects, especially during math. I am now able to provide students with clear, high-quality handouts such as problem-solving tasks, exit tickets, and differentiated practice aligned to our standards. During a recent math lesson, students worked on multi-step word problems using printed task sheets. One student who typically struggles was able to stay focused, show all of her work, and proudly share her thinking with the class—something that was harder to accomplish before having consistent materials available.\r\nThe pencils have been a game changer for classroom management and learning. With a steady supply of pre-sharpened pencils, students no longer lose instructional time searching for materials. They are able to immediately engage in bell ringers and independent work. The pencil system has helped build responsibility and accountability, allowing our classroom to run more efficiently.\r\nThe erasers and fun pencil assortment have also created excitement and motivation. When students first saw the materials, they were thrilled—especially about the colorful pencils and animal erasers. These items have become powerful incentives that I use to celebrate effort, growth, and positive behavior. It has helped create a positive classroom culture where students feel encouraged and recognized for their hard work.\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will continue to support our current learning goals. As we move into more rigorous math concepts and project-based learning, students will use these resources to complete extended tasks, track their progress, and engage in deeper problem-solving. Having consistent access to supplies ensures that all students can fully participate and focus on mastering the content.\r\nBecause of your support, my students are more prepared, more engaged, and more confident learners. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a lasting impact on their success.","fullyFundedDate":1766765924655,"projectUrl":"project/from-worksheets-to-wonders-supplies-tha/9725570/","projectTitle":"From Worksheets to Wonders: Supplies that Spark Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9599382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721369930313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9599382"},{"teacherId":7919086,"projectId":10088503,"letterContent":"We've already started putting the new health and first-aid supplies to great use in our classroom, and they've made a meaningful difference in our daily routine. One specific moment that stood out was during a busy activity day when a few students had minor scrapes and needed quick care. Instead of sending them out of the room, we were able to immediately clean the area with wipes, apply triple antibiotic ointment, and cover it with bandages or gauze. The students were able to get right back to learning without missing valuable time.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were genuinely curious and excited. Many of them asked thoughtful questions about how and when to use each item, which led to a great impromptu discussion about basic first aid and personal responsibility. It turned into a small learning opportunity about caring for themselves and others, which was wonderful to see.\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to incorporate these supplies into a health and safety mini-lesson where students will learn age-appropriate first aid skills, such as how to properly clean a wound or when to use a cold pack. This will help build their confidence and independence while also reinforcing the importance of being prepared and taking care of one another in our classroom community.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is not only better equipped, but also more prepared to handle everyday situations safely and efficiently. Your support has truly made a difference in creating a comfortable and responsive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1776097303262,"projectUrl":"project/first-aid-and-hygiene/10088503/","projectTitle":"First Aid and Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7919086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627666301850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7919086"},{"teacherId":7919086,"projectId":9977937,"letterContent":"Your donation of period and hygiene items has made a meaningful and immediate difference in the daily lives of our students.\r\nBecause of your support, students now have consistent access to essential items they need to feel comfortable, clean, and confident while at school. These supplies are stored in a designated space that all students are aware of, and they are able to take what they need at any time—without having to ask, explain, or feel self-conscious.\r\nThis simple but thoughtful approach has removed a significant barrier for many of our students. Instead of worrying about how to manage their personal needs during the school day, they are able to stay in class, remain focused, and fully participate in their learning. It has also reduced stress and anxiety, especially for those who may not always have access to these items at home.\r\nBeyond the practical impact, your donation has helped create a more supportive and respectful school environment. Students feel cared for, valued, and trusted. They know their needs matter and that they are supported without judgment.\r\nYour generosity has not only provided necessary supplies—it has promoted dignity, improved confidence, and helped ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to succeed each day.\r\nThank you for making such a powerful difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1773884604177,"projectUrl":"project/periods-or-hygiene-shouldnt-stop-learni/9977937/","projectTitle":"Periods or Hygiene Shouldn’t Stop Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7919086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627666301850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7919086"},{"teacherId":8166240,"projectId":9745603,"letterContent":"All the items we had received have been a great help in our classroom. We now have extra storage to place the students textbooks. The students enjoyed the snacks they received. Snack time was awesome as well as reward time. The paper also came in handy because we are getting ready for our state assessments and paper goes real fast when trying to make sure everyone has what they need. We thank you all so much for bowling you all have truly blessed our classroom. Continue being a vessel for us. We truly need it.","fullyFundedDate":1768521003778,"projectUrl":"project/falling-into-learning/9745603/","projectTitle":"FALLing Into Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638884560325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166240"},{"teacherId":9568725,"projectId":9828582,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our physical education program. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential equipment and wellness supplies that have made a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe skinny no-kink hoops, Gator Skin dodgeballs, and jump ropes have transformed our PE lessons. These materials allow students to participate in structured games that build coordination, agility, teamwork, and endurance. With enough equipment for group activities, students are more engaged, stay active longer, and have increased opportunities to practice movement skills safely and confidently. The soft, durable dodgeballs have been especially helpful for inclusive play, allowing all students to participate without fear of injury.\r\n\r\nThe first aid kit has been invaluable in ensuring student safety. Minor scrapes and injuries can now be handled immediately, allowing students to return to activity quickly and giving them peace of mind during physical play.\r\n\r\nThe water bottles have helped keep students hydrated during physical activity, especially during warmer days. Access to water has supported stamina, focus, and overall physical wellness throughout our PE classes.\r\nIn addition to physical activity equipment, the hygiene supplies—including disposable toothbrush kits, deodorant, wipes, and feminine hygiene products—have addressed an important and often overlooked student need. These items have supported students' comfort, confidence, and dignity, allowing them to fully participate in physical education without distraction or embarrassment. Students feel prepared, cared for, and more confident engaging in movement-based activities.\r\n\r\nTogether, these materials have helped create a safe, supportive, and engaging physical education environment where students can focus on learning healthy habits, building self-confidence, and enjoying movement.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our students. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and my students and I are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764620192820,"projectUrl":"project/exercising-staying-fresh/9828582/","projectTitle":"Exercising & Staying Fresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568725"},{"teacherId":10037218,"projectId":9824168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! My students are overjoyed with our new cozy corner. The bean bags, circle seats, and rug have truly transformed our classroom into a calm and inviting learning space.\r\n\r\nStudents love having a place to read quietly, refocus, or simply take a peaceful moment. I've seen improvements in their focus, emotional control, and overall classroom behavior.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in their daily learning experience. Because of you, my students have a space that supports not just their minds, but their hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1766094891382,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-focus-and-calm/9824168/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Focus and Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10037218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749327225820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10037218"},{"teacherId":7919086,"projectId":9977877,"letterContent":"I am using the snacks that we received to ensure that the students are not being annoyed by a growling stomach throughout the school day. Each day, I ensure that the students have a snack that will help them to survive until lunch or until they go home. Some students also take the snacks home to ensure that they and their siblings have something to eat.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the boxes filled with snacks, they were in awe. The were in awe again when I told them that some generous people was kind enough to purchase these snacks to ensure that we had what we needed to have a successful school day. \r\n\r\nMy next steps for my students is to order more snacks to ensure that whenever the snacks we currently have are gone, replacement snacks are arriving. I NEVER want the students to go without something to eat, and I definitely do not want students to be distracted at school due to growling stomachs.","fullyFundedDate":1768521004072,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-focus-let-the-learning-continu/9977877/","projectTitle":"Snacks = Focus, Let the Learning Continue!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7919086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627666301850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7919086"},{"teacherId":3197766,"projectId":9878125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in contributing to our classroom project, \"[Help IS ON THE WAY!!\". Your donations provided us with essential [new resource name(s), e.g., interactive whiteboards, new textbooks, updated lab equipment], and we are already putting them to good use in our [grade level/subject area] classroom!\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the new ROBOTS]! The moment we unveiled the materials, there were audible gasps and immediate curiosity. The [ROBOTS., microscopes] immediately captured their attention, and the excitement in the room was electric. One student even exclaimed, \"This is way cooler than I imagined; now we can actually see how cells work!\" The buzz continued as students eagerly began exploring the , leading to an immediate increase in engagement and enthusiasm for the subject matter.","fullyFundedDate":1766067628592,"projectUrl":"project/help-is-on-the-way/9878125/","projectTitle":"Help Is On The Way!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3197766"},{"teacherId":3197766,"projectId":9660436,"letterContent":"Your technology project is transforming learning by boosting engagement with interactive tools, offering personalized learning paths, and building crucial digital literacy, exciting students with self-paced exploration and immediate feedback, especially evident in students who now excel in reading by using for making learning fun and accessible at their own pace. Your technology project transformed learning by boosting engagement, enabling personalized paths, and fostering crucial digital skills, making lessons interactive (like virtual field trips for history or complex simulations for science) and letting students work at their own pace. Students are excited by the immediate access to vast resources, collaborative tools, and gamified learning, with some thriving through independent research or project-based tasks, showcasing newfound confidence and creativity, like the shy student who blossomed presenting her digital project.","fullyFundedDate":1766765924933,"projectUrl":"project/new-printer-ink/9660436/","projectTitle":"New Printer & Ink!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3197766"},{"teacherId":9599382,"projectId":9607382,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a more organized, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. These resources are not just materials—they are tools that support independence, responsibility, and academic growth for every student.\r\nMy students are already using the chair pockets daily to keep their math journals, notebooks, and supplies organized. This has significantly reduced transition time and allows us to maximize instructional minutes. During our math block, students are able to quickly access their materials and move into problem-solving tasks without disruption. One powerful moment was during a small group lesson when a student proudly said, \"I know exactly where my work is now!\"—a small but meaningful shift that reflects increased ownership of their learning.\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited. The bright chair pockets and organized pencil system immediately caught their attention. The pencil dispenser has been especially impactful—it has eliminated constant interruptions for pencils and has helped build accountability in the classroom. Students now take responsibility for maintaining supplies, which supports a more structured and focused learning environment.\r\nThe copy paper and labeling supplies have also allowed me to create clear, consistent instructional materials aligned to our lessons. I've been able to print differentiated math tasks, exit tickets, and hands-on activities that directly support our current focus on number sense and problem-solving. The magnetic holders and display frames are being used to showcase anchor charts, objectives, and student work, helping reinforce key concepts visually.\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will continue to support our ongoing classroom projects. As we move deeper into math concepts and project-based learning, students will use their organized spaces to manage multi-step tasks, track their progress, and collaborate more effectively. The improved structure is already helping prepare them for more rigorous, independent work as we build toward mastery.\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on both my teaching and my students' learning experience. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where students can thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758203026141,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-where-organization/9607382/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Where Organization Meets Inspiration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9599382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721369930313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9599382"},{"teacherId":2989105,"projectId":9374339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! Your donations of masks, headphones, Kleenex, wipes, seasonal classroom decorations (fall, spring, and winter), Velcro, and a wall clock mean so much to my students and me. My students were very excited when they opened the boxes with supplies. These supplies help create a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment where students feel comfortable and ready to learn each day.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping our classroom thrive!\r\nThank you again so much.","fullyFundedDate":1758134362784,"projectUrl":"project/bring-it-on-2025-2026-part-1/9374339/","projectTitle":"Bring It On 2025-2026 Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vergara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2989105_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610333871583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2989105"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18601","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":638,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":95,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"26.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":27.1,"schoolId":18601,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Earl Nash Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Earl Nash Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/noxubee-county-school-district/earl-nash-elementary-school/18601"}