{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Millsboro Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":70.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3440743,"projectId":9818103,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity and support of my classroom. Since receiving these materials, I have seen such a positive impact on my students and their learning.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the flexible seating, especially the stools, has transformed our small-group time. My students are more comfortable, focused, and excited to join me at the table. There is a sense of community during our lessons now—students are eager to participate, collaborate, and take risks in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe materials have also allowed me to better meet each student's individual needs. I am able to provide more targeted instruction, helping students strengthen their fluency and close gaps in their understanding. I've seen their confidence grow as they experience success, and that confidence is carrying over into their independent work as well.\r\n\r\nWhat has meant the most to me is seeing my students feel proud of themselves. They are more motivated, more engaged, and more willing to try—even when the work feels challenging. Your support has truly made a difference in creating a classroom where students feel comfortable, capable, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my students. Your kindness is making a lasting impact each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760314836816,"projectUrl":"project/growing-fluency-one-day-at-a-time/9818103/","projectTitle":"Growing Fluency One Day at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3440743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545367304887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifercook4"},{"teacherId":4304487,"projectId":9817688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your contributions, my students have been able to use engaging reading comprehension games that have truly transformed the way they experience reading.\r\n\r\nBefore introducing these games, many of my students approached reading with hesitation. Comprehension felt like a chore, and it was often difficult to keep them motivated and confident. Since incorporating these interactive tools, I have seen a remarkable shift. Students are now excited to read, eager to participate, and more willing to take risks in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe games have helped strengthen essential skills such as identifying main ideas, making inferences, and understanding vocabulary in context. More importantly, they have made learning feel fun and accessible. Students who once struggled to stay focused are now actively engaged, collaborating with peers, and celebrating their progress.\r\n\r\nI've also noticed a significant improvement in reading confidence. Students are asking deeper questions, discussing texts more thoughtfully, and demonstrating a stronger understanding of what they read. These are skills that will benefit them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in both the academic growth and the enthusiasm for learning in my classroom. Thank you for helping create an environment where students feel empowered, capable, and excited about reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760309721926,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-one-book-at-a-time/9817688/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy, One Book at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4304487_orig.jpg?crop=441,441,x38,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760191798272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4304487"},{"teacherId":10310175,"projectId":9822600,"letterContent":"The donation of chapter books and math manipulatives has made a huge difference in our 5th grade classroom. Students are more excited to read, more willing to challenge themselves, and more engaged during independent and group work. \r\nThe chapter books have helped build stamina and a genuine love for reading, while the math manipulatives have turned abstract concepts into hands-on, meaningful learning. Because of these donations, our classroom feels more dynamic, inclusive, and full of curiosity—and our students are truly thriving.\r\nThe reaction from the students was immediate excitement, especially when they discovered the I Survived series and the biographies. Anytime students get a chance to free read, they head straight to the classroom library to grab a DonorsChoose book, which has been amazing to watch. Their enthusiasm for reading has grown, and it's clear these books have helped turn free reading time into something they truly look forward to.","fullyFundedDate":1760373845930,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learners/9822600/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeLillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310175"},{"teacherId":3440743,"projectId":9819014,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are experiencing math in a completely new way. The hands-on materials have transformed our small-group instruction, allowing students to actively engage with place value concepts rather than just hearing about them.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who previously struggled to understand multi-digit numbers, recently used the place value pieces to model a subtraction problem with regrouping. By physically exchanging tens for ones, the student was able to see and explain the process step by step—something they had not been able to do before. Moments like this are becoming more common as students use these tools to build a deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase boards and markers have also encouraged students to take risks and try new strategies without fear of making mistakes. I have seen a noticeable increase in participation, confidence, and independence during our math groups.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials but also opportunities for growth, confidence, and success. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences and helping them build a stronger foundation in math.","fullyFundedDate":1760732386012,"projectUrl":"project/place-value-power/9819014/","projectTitle":"Place Value Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3440743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545367304887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifercook4"},{"teacherId":5508260,"projectId":9816716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our kindergarten classroom! Because of you, our students now have access to so many wonderful materials that will make our reading curriculum more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already helping our students build foundational reading skills, grow their confidence, and develop a love for learning. Seeing their excitement as they use these new materials has been truly heartwarming. Your kindness is directly impacting their growth and success as early readers.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you chose to invest in our students and our classroom. Your support means more than words can express, and it is making a lasting difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760313913808,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-reading-to-life-hands-on-liter/9816716/","projectTitle":"Bringing Reading to Life: Hands-On Literacy in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5508260"},{"teacherId":10308496,"projectId":9816639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards my second grade classroom. The new resources have helped allow my students the opportunity for repetitive practice in reading and in math skills.\r\n\r\nMy students have been working hard the first two marking periods on their reading fluency. The timers that were donated have allowed my students opportunities to practice what it feels like to read fluently in a minute. This tool allowed 80% of my students to meet their individual reading fluency goal on their middle of the year assessment. 100% of my students grew in their reading this year with the help of the pocket charts. The dry erase pocket charts allow students to reuse papers for extra practice. Repeated readings help build confidence in reading.\r\n\r\nIn math my students have been using the pocket dry erase charts and dry erase markers with our workplace games. These hands on games allow students to build upon their place value skills, math fact fluency, and with skip counting activities. Repetitive practice helps build their confidence and become more fluent in math. \r\n\r\nOne of my students favorite donation is the digital clock. We talk about analog and digital clocks often in second grade. They love to compare the clocks and use it for time management. The digital clock is great to allow equitable access, allowing all students to know what time it is, even if they cannot read an analog clock. \r\n\r\nThe students and I are very thankful for the donations to help make our day run smoothly.","fullyFundedDate":1760304230234,"projectUrl":"project/support-engagement-for-all-by-helping-wi/9816639/","projectTitle":"Support Engagement for All by Helping With the Basics.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clavette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10308496"},{"teacherId":3316744,"projectId":9817423,"letterContent":"I truly cannot thank you enough for the contributions you have made towards literacy in my classroom. Through your support, I was able to purchase additional chairs for my small group reading table in order to support more students. In addition, I was able to make my reading corner cozy and more inviting with additional seating options like bean bags and cushions. I took a look at my classroom library and added additional books that would excite and engage my readers on all levels. I truly cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1760307905968,"projectUrl":"project/living-for-literacy/9817423/","projectTitle":"Living for Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callaway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3316744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519001869139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3316744"},{"teacherId":9551402,"projectId":9822636,"letterContent":"These new books have made a big difference for my third graders! While many people love reading for fun, these books also help us teach important skills like understanding the main idea, making predictions, learning new vocabulary, and thinking deeply about characters and their choices. Students are practicing how to ask questions about what they read, make connections to their own lives, and talk about books with confidence. The variety of texts has also helped us meet different reading levels, so every child can feel successful and challenged.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a joyful, busy time. You might see students curled up with a book during independent reading, reading with a partner, or sharing their thoughts during group discussions. We talk a lot about what good readers do—stopping to think, rereading when something is confusing, and using clues from the text. The room feels calm, focused, and excited, especially when students can't wait to turn the next page.\r\n\r\nSome students who were once hesitant readers are especially enjoying these new books. Having fresh, interesting choices has helped them find stories that truly grab their attention, and their confidence has grown so much. Other students love recommending books to their classmates and talking about their favorite parts. Thanks to your generosity, reading has become something my students look forward to every day, and that love of reading is one of the greatest gifts you could give them. 📚💙","fullyFundedDate":1760374433173,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-growing-minds/9822636/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551402_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716489672925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9551402"},{"teacherId":6058707,"projectId":9830141,"letterContent":"My students went absolutely nuts when they saw that we were gifted a class set of POSCA markers! They LOVE using them and get them excited and engaged no matter what we are working on. Most of our students have never seen a photography light box before, so they were filled with curiosity when first seeing ours. They now love using it as a tool to bring their ideas to life through visual story telling. Children are infinitely creative. We have also specifically used the light box to study light and drawing shadows. We will continue to enjoy these materials for creative storytelling projects and are looking to incorporate more 3D project opportunities. Thank You So Much for helping make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1760662824340,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-elementary-art/9830141/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Elementary Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6058707"},{"teacherId":9433221,"projectId":9821847,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for supporting my readers. They were over the moon for all of the new additions to our classroom library. It has been awesome to see them excited to read current books that interest them, it was a great refresh for our class library. The phonics mats have been game changers for our small group phonics lessons. Allowing them opportunities to manipulate the letters to build words has caused so many light bulbs to go off. Thank you again for your generous donations. I know this has helped my kiddos become more confident readers and one day, positive members of their community.","fullyFundedDate":1760570194195,"projectUrl":"project/now-a-reader-soon-a-leader/9821847/","projectTitle":"Now a Reader, Soon a Leader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Absher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9433221"},{"teacherId":1497371,"projectId":9823243,"letterContent":"The new resources we received have been a tremendous help in our reading instruction. They have allowed me to more fully implement best practices grounded in the Science of Reading. We use the mirrors daily to practice sound articulation during phonemic awareness activities. The whiteboards, markers, and erasers are used throughout phonics instruction for writing letters, words, and sentences, and the magnetic letters allow students to build and spell words. The cart has also been invaluable in keeping everything organized and easily accessible.\r\n\r\nThe children absolutely love using the mirrors and whiteboards. These materials keep students engaged while supporting the development of the foundational reading skills they need to become strong, confident readers.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support and donation, which provide our students with the tools they need to be successful readers.","fullyFundedDate":1760382200516,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-literacy/9823243/","projectTitle":"We Love Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1497371_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511831310157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1497371"},{"teacherId":10310179,"projectId":9822617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to Spanish books for our classroom library, hands-on science center materials, and fidgets that have transformed both learning and the classroom environment.\r\nThe Spanish books have had an immediate and powerful impact. Many of my students are learning to read in Spanish for the first time, and having engaging, age-appropriate books in their home language has made them feel confident and excited to read. I've seen students proudly choose books, reread their favorites, and recommend titles to classmates. Our library has become a space where students feel represented, motivated, and eager to grow as readers.\r\nThe science centers have brought a new level of curiosity and engagement to our classroom. During center time, students worked hands-on to explore, observe, and discuss scientific concepts. I was especially struck by how focused and collaborative they became—students asked thoughtful questions, explained their thinking to partners, and showed perseverance when experiments didn't work the first time. These moments helped them see themselves as scientists and problem-solvers.\r\nThe fidgets have also made a meaningful difference, particularly for students who need extra support with focus and self-regulation. I noticed that students who previously struggled to stay engaged were better able to concentrate, participate in discussions, and complete tasks. The classroom felt calmer, more inclusive, and more supportive of different learning needs.\r\nBecause of you, my students are learning in an environment that values curiosity, inclusion, and joy. Your support has not only provided materials, but also opportunities for confidence, connection, and meaningful learning experiences that will stay with them well beyond this school year.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1760379191919,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-where-everyone-belongs/9822617/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Where Everyone Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310179"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44607","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":877,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":27,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":53,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":29.1,"schoolId":44607,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Millsboro Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Millsboro Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/indian-river-school-district/east-millsboro-elementary-school/44607"}