{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eastern Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10087405,"projectId":9486861,"letterContent":"My students use our classroom rug every single day for things like morning meeting and reading horizons. They were so excited when they first saw it, they were all thankful they did not have to stay in their seats all day and could come closer to the board when they needed to. Magnetic tiles and building blocks have also been something my kids have been so excited about all year. We call them stem bins and it's our time to calm down and incorporate stem every morning when we come in. My kids know this is now part of their daily routine and genuinely enjoy using these toys. The glue sticks are used often and kept at each table in their table caddy's. And of course, the books Iv'e received have been nothing short of entertaining and fascinating for my students. My students love reading and the books I received have been so fun for them to read. They are always so excited when they get to go that reading corner. Copy paper was another item in this donation and I am especially thankful for this donation. Students don't necessarily notice how critical paper is for everyday and how much paper is needed throughout the school year. Iv'e incorporated the soccer ball fidget spinners into my treasure box, which students go to every Friday if they have a specific number of dojo points. \r\n\r\nThe carpet sweeper has been an absolute life saver since I got it. My carpet would not be clean without it. I am out in a trailer and students always come in and their shoes have mud/dirt on them from being outside. As soon as they step on the carpet, it gets dirty and if it wasn't for the carpet sweeper, I truly think it would have had to be thrown out by now. This would have been extremely difficult considering how expensive classroom rugs are. This carpet sweeper has helped make my life so much easier and I am so thankful. The disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer are also used by myself and my students constantly.","fullyFundedDate":1755868029652,"projectUrl":"project/new-second-grade-classroom-starting-fre/9486861/","projectTitle":"New Second Grade Classroom: Starting Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nasser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10087405"},{"teacherId":10293006,"projectId":9770884,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in helping us bring a brand-new mobile library cart to our elementary school. Because of you, our students now have easier, more joyful access to books wherever they are in the building — and it has already made a remarkable impact.\r\n\r\nThe mobile cart has become a daily staple in our Media Center and throughout the school. I've been able to bring curated collections directly into classrooms for supplemental checkouts, themed lessons, and quick access to books for students who need fresh reading material. Teachers love that the cart allows the library to meet students right where they are, and students are excited every time it rolls through the door.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far was visiting a kindergarten classroom for a read-aloud and checkout session. Their faces lit up the moment the cart entered the room — several students immediately pointed and whispered, \"The library is here!\" After the story, they eagerly browsed the shelves, choosing books independently and proudly showing their friends their picks. Seeing our youngest learners connect so deeply with books in their own classroom was truly unforgettable.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the cart, their excitement was instant. Hands shot up, voices buzzed with curiosity, and many asked if the cart would come to their classroom next. They were amazed to see how many books they could explore without even leaving the room. Their enthusiasm has only grown since that first day!\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the mobile library cart will be visiting more classrooms more frequently as we continue integrating it into our weekly schedule. I'll be restocking the cart based on student requests and interests, making sure every visit feels fresh and tailored to their reading needs. Additionally, our Student Media Helpers will now assist with restocking, organizing, and helping the cart travel from room to room — giving them ownership, leadership experience, and pride in supporting our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our school, our students, and the power of literacy. Your generosity has truly moved our library — and our learning — forward.","fullyFundedDate":1760008001309,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-reading-a-library-on-wheel/9770884/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Reading: A Library on Wheels for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293006"},{"teacherId":3453764,"projectId":9656756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get our new student-safe ChompSaw and building tools! Our students have been using them during our STEM design challenges to build bridges, models, and other creative projects. They love getting to use real tools safely — it's made our engineering lessons come to life!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were so excited. There were lots of \"Whoa!\" and \"We get to use this?!\" moments. It's amazing to see how confident they've become as they measure, cut, and build together.\r\n\r\nNext up, our STEM student leaders are helping prepare cardboard materials for teachers to have easy, ready-to-use access to and for our upcoming Family STEM Night in January. These resources have truly inspired my students to think, design, and build like real engineers.\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting our classroom and making hands-on learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1756905961786,"projectUrl":"project/chompsaw-cutting-edge-tools-for-cardboa/9656756/","projectTitle":"ChompSaw: Cutting-Edge Tools for Cardboard Engineering and STEM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stalls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3453764_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677158760048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3453764"},{"teacherId":2006455,"projectId":9628908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the beautiful classroom rug you gave to our class. We are so excited to have it, and it has already made a big difference in our room. The rug is comfortable, inviting, and it gives us a special place to learn together.\r\n We use the rug in many ways throughout the day. During reading time, we gather on the rug to listen to stories, share books with partners, and enjoy quiet moments with our favorite characters. The rug makes reading time feel cozy and fun. \r\n We also use the rug during centers and small group activities. It helps us stay organized and gives us space to work with friends. Whether we are collaborating on an assignment, or playing a word game the rug is the perfect spot for us to learn and collaborate.\r\n Most importantly, the rug has given us a sense of community. When we sit together on it for morning meetings or class discussions, we feel connected. It reminds us that we are all part of the same team, learning and growing together.\r\n We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. You have made our classroom a brighter, happier, and more welcoming place to be. Every time we sit on the rug, we will think of your thoughtful gift and how much it has helped us.","fullyFundedDate":1758579949199,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-up-with-a-good-book/9628908/","projectTitle":"Cozy Up With A Good Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2006455_orig.jpg?crop=756,756,x846,y927&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755662217565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2006455"},{"teacherId":3481132,"projectId":9110007,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Calm Down Kits have made a truly meaningful impact in both our elementary school classrooms and counseling office. These kits, filled with sensory items such as stress balls, fidget toys, textured fabrics, and calming visuals, are now an integral part of our students' daily emotional regulation and social-emotional learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the kits, their faces lit up with curiosity and excitement. One particularly memorable moment was when a student who often struggles with anxiety reached for a squishy stress ball during a tough moment, took a few deep breaths, and then said, \"This helps me feel better.\" That simple interaction spoke volumes about the power of these tools. Many students have since expressed how these items help them calm down, refocus, and feel safe—especially during emotionally overwhelming times.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, teachers are using the kits proactively, incorporating them into daily routines and teaching students how to self-regulate. In the counseling office, they're used to support more individualized strategies. As we look ahead, our next step is to guide students in developing personalized calming strategies. They'll each create their own \"Coping Strategy Booklet\"—a visual tool listing techniques and preferred sensory items they can use when feeling overwhelmed. We're also planning to integrate mindfulness practices and peer support opportunities, using the kits as a springboard for broader social-emotional learning.","fullyFundedDate":1741976073641,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-kits-for-elementary-classrooms/9110007/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Kits for Elementary Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3481132_orig.jpg?crop=276,276,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575212159381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3481132"},{"teacherId":3498121,"projectId":8806610,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our classroom has been transformed! The chair feet covers you helped provide have made a remarkable difference in our daily learning environment, and I'm excited to share how we're using these resources. The impact was immediate and impressive. Several students mentioned they felt more relaxed and could focus better without the constant scraping sounds. Your contribution has extended beyond just noise reduction. Our custodian stopped by specifically to thank us for protecting the floors, which has become an unexpected lesson in community responsibility and caring for shared spaces. Your generosity has not only provided a practical solution to a daily challenge but has also inspired curiosity, scientific inquiry, and leadership opportunities for my students. You've truly made our classroom a more peaceful, productive place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1728570897412,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-classrooms-happy-students-reduci/8806610/","projectTitle":"Quiet Classrooms, Happy Students: Reducing Noise and Protecting Our Floors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trongone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3498121"},{"teacherId":3451470,"projectId":8763101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support by donating towards our classroom carpet. It has been fundamental in creating a classroom family! My students love coming to the carpet for morning meeting, whole group lessons, working in small groups, and even when they just want a quiet spot to do independent work! Having a classroom rug has created a centralized gathering spot for our classroom family. It has allowed us to come togetherour generosity and support means everything to us, and we appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1728570898073,"projectUrl":"project/the-gathering-place-a-carpet-for-classr/8763101/","projectTitle":"The Gathering Place: A Carpet for Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheriff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3451470_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741975376460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssheriff"},{"teacherId":9319188,"projectId":8592712,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support in making this project a reality for my students. Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a more engaging, organized, and creative learning space, and my students are beyond excited about these new additions.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options have allowed my students to take ownership of their learning by choosing spaces that help them focus and feel comfortable. The seat pockets have been a game-changer in keeping our classroom organized, minimizing distractions, and helping students stay prepared for each lesson. Most exciting of all, the sublimation printer has sparked incredible creativity—students are designing custom prints, exploring entrepreneurial ideas, and integrating their artistic skills into their learning. Seeing their enthusiasm and confidence grow with each new creation has been truly inspiring!\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who was hesitant to participate in art-related activities before, has now embraced designing and printing as a way to express themselves. Watching them light up with excitement and pride when holding a finished product has been one of the most rewarding experiences of this project.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact, and my students and I are so grateful for your generosity. Thank you for investing in their education and helping us create a classroom where learning is not only effective but also inspiring and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1728570897645,"projectUrl":"project/empower-young-entrepreneurs-flexible-se/8592712/","projectTitle":"Empower Young Entrepreneurs: Flexible Seating & Printer for Classroom Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9319188_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696625438420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9319188"},{"teacherId":3498121,"projectId":8873037,"letterContent":"We have been using the Step into Reading in our 1st grade classroom a lot! \r\nHere are some things we have done with these books: \r\n1. Recognizing letters and their sounds.\r\n2. Learning basic sight words.\r\n3. Experiencing the joy of reading very simple stories.\r\n4. Sounding out simple words (CVC words, etc.).\r\n5. Identifying main ideas and key details in short texts.\r\n6. Reading with increased fluency and expression.\r\n7. Identifying the sequence of events in a story.\r\n\r\nReading is a big part of our day! We have several times set aside for reading. We start with a whole group reading lesson, where we work on a specific skill. Then, students break into small groups, where I can work with them at their reading level. They also have independent reading time.\r\n\r\nAll of my students are enjoying the new books!","fullyFundedDate":1730206111140,"projectUrl":"project/stepping-into-reading/8873037/","projectTitle":"Stepping into Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trongone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3498121"},{"teacherId":3453764,"projectId":8851374,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our hydroponics project! The materials you provided have already made a tremendous impact in our classroom. When the hydroponic systems arrived, our students were filled with excitement and curiosity. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked the materials, and the room buzzed with questions about how the systems worked and what we could grow. This initial enthusiasm carried over as our Girls In STEM club began assembling the hydroponic units together, turning it into a hands-on STEM lesson that emphasized teamwork and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our class will be using the hydroponics system to study plant life cycles and explore sustainable farming practices. For our first project, students will plant fast-growing herbs like basil and lettuce, observing daily changes and recording data on growth rates. Beyond growing plants, this project will spark deep conversations about how hydroponics can address food security and environmental challenges.\r\n\r\nTo move this project further, our students will experiment with different crops and creating presentations to share their findings with the school community. Thanks to your generosity, our students are gaining invaluable real-world skills and a lifelong passion for science and sustainability.","fullyFundedDate":1728570896952,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-hydroponics-in-the-classr/8851374/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds: Hydroponics in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stalls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3453764_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677158760048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3453764"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3233","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":833,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":54,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":73.3,"schoolId":3233,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Eastern Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Eastern Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/pitt-county-schools/eastern-elementary-school/3233"}