{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Millsboro Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":70.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":2611077,"projectId":9829516,"letterContent":"My first grade students and I thank you so much for funding our project reading and games. My students loved the games which included Tic Tac Toe, Operation and Candy Land. They have learned to work together playing these games when we have indoor recess or during earned extra free time. Students can be found problem solving to see if they can win the games. They have also enjoyed the magnetic blocks and lego blocks. Students are also working together and using creativity to build various structures with these items.\r\nThey have also enjoyed the books that were included in the project as well. They love to partner read and we are using Flashlight Fridays to read the books as well. Students get to use a flashlight with a partner to read to add a little fun to it.\r\nThe fidgets and playdough have also been used to help with fine motor skills and keep students engaged during the lessons. \r\nAgain, we greatly appreciate your support in funding the project for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760661777319,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-games/9829516/","projectTitle":"Reading and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marvel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmarvel"},{"teacherId":10308511,"projectId":9816699,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincerest thank you for your generosity and for the lasting impact you have made in my classroom. Because of your support, my students have been given resources that not only enhance their learning but also bring joy and excitement into their school day.\r\nThe games you provided have been especially meaningful. They have helped increase socialization among my students and have made learning during recess both fun and purposeful. I have seen students who once struggled to interact now eagerly engaging with their peers through play.\r\nYour donation of books has also transformed our classroom library. It is now full of stories that my students truly love. They are constantly asking to try new books, explore different topics, and share what they are reading with one another. Watching their excitement for reading grow has been incredibly rewarding.\r\nI am also incredibly grateful for the anchor chart paper you provided. It allows my students and me to create visual representations of what we are learning, which has greatly enhanced understanding and retention of new concepts.\r\nIn addition, the new fidget toys and treasure box items have been a wonderful motivator. My students are so eager to earn these rewards, and they take great pride in choosing something for themselves. These small incentives have encouraged positive behavior and helped them stay focused as they work to become stronger, more confident learners.\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and support. What you have given goes far beyond supplies—you have helped create a classroom environment where students feel motivated, engaged, and excited to learn every day. Thank you for believing in my students and in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1760795528431,"projectUrl":"project/shine-with-reading/9816699/","projectTitle":"Shine with Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10308511"},{"teacherId":10312826,"projectId":9830681,"letterContent":"Thank you for the new resources. They have been pivotal in helping my students come to physical education and stay active while simultaneously practicing their reading skills. \r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the new materials they were excited and curious as to how we would use them. For the younger kids, their favorite activity has been putting stuffed animals on the proper letter sound dot. They must do a movement around the room with a stuffed animal and then put that animal on the letter dot that matches the first sound of the animal name. This has given the younger children, and struggling readers, the opportunity to practice their skills in a fun way. We have also used the scarves and rings to play rhyming games. They must say a rhyme, throw the scarf, and catch it with the ring. This helps their coordination, collaboration skills, and rhyming skills. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the generous donations! I am not sure what the next steps will be, but I have a few ideas in mind! Some of the best ideas come from my students. When I introduced the scarf game, a kindergartener suggested that he and his partner come up with as many rhyming words as they both can before they caught the scarf!","fullyFundedDate":1760709579280,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-not-gym/9830681/","projectTitle":"Physical EDUCATION, not \"Gym\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Buchler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312826"},{"teacherId":10310283,"projectId":9822920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom rug project! From the moment the rug arrived, my kindergarten students were overjoyed. As we unrolled it together, they immediately gathered around, excited to sit, learn, and read on something that truly felt like their space. The rug has already become the heart of our classroom; a comfortable and welcoming place where students come together for morning meetings, read-alouds, literacy games, and whole-group math instruction.\r\n\r\nHaving a clean, soft, and dedicated meeting area has made a noticeable difference in both student engagement and behavior. My students are able to focus longer, participate more confidently, and feel safe and supported during learning time. We've already used the rug for phonics games, shared reading activities, and partner discussions, and it has helped create meaningful moments of collaboration and community. Many of my students now proudly say, \"This is our rug,\" which speaks volumes about the sense of ownership and belonging it has brought to our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have a space where learning feels joyful, comfortable, and exciting. This rug will continue to support their growth in literacy, math, and social skills throughout the school year and beyond. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where young learners can thrive; your kindness has made a lasting impact on my students and on me as their teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1760373183783,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug/9822920/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10310283_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760363006752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310283"},{"teacherId":5114607,"projectId":9817993,"letterContent":"Because of you, my 3rd graders have new organizational materials, comfy floor seats and floor tables. \r\n Reading has become a more important part of their day because they love picking out a new spot to get lost in a book. Assignments are going smoother because the students are more organized and excited to do the work. They have become more engaged and more focused and this has transformed our literacy block. \r\n Thank you again for your generosity and commitment to the education of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760311318232,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-lights-the-way/9817993/","projectTitle":"Literacy Lights the Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5114607"},{"teacherId":2270920,"projectId":9824779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of literacy and music education in the elementary music classroom. Your contribution plays a vital role in helping students connect language and sound, strengthening both their reading and musical understanding.\r\nLiteracy is an essential part of the elementary music room. Through songs, rhythm, and rhyme, students build vocabulary, listening skills, and reading fluency while engaging in meaningful musical experiences. Music naturally reinforces patterns, sequencing, and expression—key components of literacy—while providing a creative and joyful way for children to develop communication and critical thinking skills.\r\nResources such as the Rhythm & Rhyme Paperback Library and Rhythm & Rhyme Board Book Collection promote early literacy by helping children recognize language patterns, develop phonemic awareness, and strengthen memory through repetition and rhyme. The Rhythm Band 8-Note Glockenspiel and Play Hand Bells!: 55 Easy Songs for 8 Note Bell Set encourage careful listening, sequencing, and sound recognition, all of which support the auditory discrimination skills vital for reading development. Additionally, Gryphon House's Shake, Rattle, and Roll integrates music and movement to enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and expressive language through engaging, multisensory learning.\r\nBy supporting literacy integration in the elementary music room, you are helping nurture well-rounded learners who can connect language, rhythm, and expression. Your generosity allows music to be a powerful and joyful pathway for strengthening reading skills, fostering creativity, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.\r\nThank you again for your support and commitment to our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1760417931180,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-the-elementary-music-room/9824779/","projectTitle":"Literacy in the Elementary Music Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2270920_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x1179,y725&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564449082924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2270920"},{"teacherId":10310114,"projectId":9822269,"letterContent":"The supplies I've been sent have helped so much! My rug gives students a great place to learn and read comfortably. The kids were so excited when they first saw it. It's bright and colorful, and helps the space feel very welcoming. We also use it as our calm corner when students need to emotionally regulate. The reading intervention materials have made it easier for me to provide supports to the students who need it. The stools have given my students accessible flexible seating for group or partner work. I appreciate the donation so much, and so do my students!","fullyFundedDate":1760364967376,"projectUrl":"project/reading-behind-the-scenes/9822269/","projectTitle":"Reading Behind the Scenes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310114"},{"teacherId":8489771,"projectId":9822645,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been completely transformed into a warm, engaging space where reading and writing truly come to life. The reading chairs have given students a cozy, comfortable place to dive into their favorite books — a simple addition that has made reading feel like a special privilege rather than an assignment.\r\n\r\nOur new dictionaries and novels have opened doors to learning, curiosity, and deeper comprehension. Students now take ownership of their learning — looking up unfamiliar words, exploring new genres, and building confidence as independent readers. The chart paper has been essential for interactive anchor charts and collaborative discussions, helping students make meaningful connections to texts and share their ideas visually.\r\n\r\nThe rolling cart has made organizing and accessing our literacy materials easier than ever, allowing lessons to flow smoothly and maximizing every minute of instructional time. And the classroom mailboxes have encouraged responsibility and communication — giving students a consistent place for reading logs, writing drafts, and homework.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are reading more, writing more, and believing in themselves as learners. Every item you helped fund has had a direct, lasting impact on their literacy success. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for making our classroom a place where a love for reading continues to grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760374672951,"projectUrl":"project/ms-mcduffies-grow-getters/9822645/","projectTitle":"Ms. McDuffie’s Grow Getters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDuffie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8489771"},{"teacherId":10310517,"projectId":9823592,"letterContent":"The gift has made a huge impact in our classroom. The wobble chairs are a game changer. The students enjoy sitting in them because they allow movement which improves concentration. The wobble chairs have helped the students, who have trouble sitting still, to focus. \r\n\r\nThe students enjoy partner reading the Dogman and Bad Guys books. The graphic novels are engaging and the pictures help striving readers increase their accuracy and fluency. \r\n\r\nNew books are always more exciting to read, so the reading nook is very popular. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1760383015045,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-thrive/9823592/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom Thrive!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310517"}],"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"}