{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"G.W. Bulluck Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8574798,"projectId":9427067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Let Them Be Little: A Kindergarten Classroom Built for KIDS.\" When I created this project, my hope was to build a classroom that felt safe, welcoming, calm, and truly designed around the way young children learn best. Because of your generosity, that vision became a reality.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating, cozy spaces, and softer lighting helped transform our classroom into an environment where my kindergarteners could move, get comfortable, regulate their emotions, and learn in ways that worked for them. Instead of expecting five-year-olds to sit still under harsh fluorescent lights all day, I was able to give them choices, movement, comfort, and a space that felt much more like home.\r\n\r\nTeaching in a Title I, low-income school, I know that many of my students do not always have access to these kinds of resources outside of school. That makes their excitement over new classroom materials even more special. They notice when something new arrives. They get excited to use it, take pride in it, and quickly make it part of their classroom community. Your support allowed me to give them resources they may not otherwise have experienced and, even more importantly, the security of knowing that their needs—whatever those needs may be—can be met in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe cozy seating became places to read, work, calm down, and connect with friends. The softer lighting helped create a more peaceful atmosphere during our busy kindergarten days. Having different choices available allowed me to better support students with different learning styles, sensory needs, energy levels, and personalities.\r\n\r\nOne of my strongest beliefs as a teacher is that children should be allowed to remain children. Kindergarten should be filled with movement, imagination, curiosity, comfort, and joy while still building the strong academic foundation they need for the future. Providing a wide variety of resources made our classroom more engaging and gave my students more opportunities to explore, learn, and feel successful.\r\n\r\nMost of all, you helped me create a space where my students could feel seen, cared for, and valued exactly as they are. When children feel safe and supported, they are more willing to take risks, ask questions, build confidence, and develop a genuine love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my little learners and for helping me give them a classroom where they could learn, grow, dream, and simply be little.","fullyFundedDate":1755793203460,"projectUrl":"project/let-them-be-little-a-kindergarten-class/9427067/","projectTitle":"Let Them Be Little: A Kindergarten Classroom Built for KIDS.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574798_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709326916968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshepardsfirsties"},{"teacherId":8574798,"projectId":9214937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"From Faded to Fantastic: A Board Makeover!\" This project transformed something we used every single day into a much more useful, engaging, and dependable part of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards at our school were more than 10 years old. They were non-magnetic, stained, cracked, and nearly impossible to clean completely. No matter how much they were erased, old \"ghost writing\" remained behind. Because the boards were not magnetic, I also could not use many of the modern magnetic learning materials and manipulatives that make lessons more interactive for young students. Unfortunately, our school did not have the funding available to replace them.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have a clean, clear space where they can easily see modeled writing, examples, directions, and lesson materials. The magnetic surface has opened up so many new possibilities for hands-on learning, allowing students to use magnetic manipulatives and participate more actively during instruction.\r\n\r\nIt has also given us a simple and effective way to display our daily schedule. My students quickly came to rely on being able to see what was coming next in their day, which helped provide routine, predictability, and a sense of security in our classroom.\r\n\r\nTeaching in a Title I, low-income school, I know how meaningful new classroom resources can be to my students. They get especially excited when something new arrives for our room, and they take such pride in having materials and spaces that help them learn. This new board may seem like a simple classroom upgrade, but it has made teaching easier, expanded the ways my students can learn, and improved our classroom experience every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students a learning space that is clearer, more interactive, more organized, and better equipped to meet their needs. Your support truly helped take our classroom from faded to fantastic!","fullyFundedDate":1746786329884,"projectUrl":"project/from-faded-to-fantastic-a-board-makeov/9214937/","projectTitle":"“From Faded to Fantastic: A Board Makeover”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574798_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709326916968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshepardsfirsties"},{"teacherId":8574798,"projectId":9122985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Supporting Little Learners: Snacks, Supplies & Tools for Success!\" Your generosity has helped me create a classroom where my students can come in each day knowing they will be cared for, supported, and given what they need to learn.\r\n\r\nTeaching in a Title I, low-income school, I see firsthand how meaningful even the simplest classroom resources can be. My students get incredibly excited when new materials arrive, and that excitement quickly turns into motivation, curiosity, and pride in their classroom. Having snacks available also helps meet an immediate need so students can focus on learning instead of worrying about being hungry.\r\n\r\nMore than anything, your support gives my students a sense of security. Whether they need a snack, a basic school supply, or a different learning tool to help them be successful, I want them to know that their needs matter and that our classroom is a safe place where they will be taken care of.\r\n\r\nProviding a wide variety of resources allows me to meet students where they are, support different learning styles and individual needs, and make school a more positive and engaging experience. These materials may seem small individually, but together they make an enormous difference in how my students feel, learn, and experience school each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me give my little learners a classroom filled with opportunities, comfort, and the tools they need to grow. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1740532974231,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-little-learners-snacks-sup/9122985/","projectTitle":"\"Supporting Little Learners: Snacks, Supplies & Tools for Success!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574798_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709326916968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshepardsfirsties"},{"teacherId":8574798,"projectId":8517737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Wiggle While We Work: Fun Flexible Seating for First Graders!\" Teaching in a Title I, low-income school, I work hard to create a classroom where every child feels safe, valued, supported, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nI strongly believe that kids should still be allowed to be kids. Young learners are not meant to sit still all day, and giving them opportunities to move, wiggle, and choose seating that works for their bodies can make such a difference in their focus, confidence, and engagement.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more flexible and welcoming learning environment where students can be comfortable while working independently, with partners, or in small groups. These seating options allow me to better meet the individual needs of my students while also creating a classroom where they feel seen and understood.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me build a classroom that supports both their academic growth and their need to move, explore, and simply be kids. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom every day!","fullyFundedDate":1731424795812,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-we-work-fun-flexible-seati/8517737/","projectTitle":"Wiggle While We Work: Fun Flexible Seating for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574798_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709326916968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshepardsfirsties"},{"teacherId":8574798,"projectId":8261029,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Growing Together: A First Grade Small Group Table Initiative.\" Teaching in a Title I, low-income school has shown me just how important it is to create a classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and truly seen.\r\n\r\nThis small group table has given me a dedicated space to work closely with students who have specific academic needs, provide targeted instruction, and give them the individualized attention they deserve. It has also created a welcoming space where students can feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and building confidence in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped make meaningful small-group instruction possible in our classroom and has given my students a space where we can learn, grow, and succeed together. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in my students and the lasting difference you have made in their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1710970056954,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-a-first-grade-small-gr/8261029/","projectTitle":"Growing Together: A First Grade Small Group Table Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574798_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709326916968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshepardsfirsties"},{"teacherId":8574798,"projectId":8256633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide my students with dependable headphones for their Chromebooks! Your generosity gives every child access to an important tool they need for daily learning, assessments, and individualized practice. Having their own working headphones helps students stay focused, work independently, and get the most out of the technology available to them. I am incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in my students and their education. Your kindness will make a difference in our classroom every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1709872903773,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-success-equipping-every/8256633/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Success: Equipping Every Student With Chromebook-Compatible Audio Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574798_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709326916968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshepardsfirsties"},{"teacherId":8574798,"projectId":8254464,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous contribution to my project that allowed my students to have access to wireless mice and headphones to use with their chrome book computers for learning. It was such an amazing feeling being able to provide every student with a pair of wireless headphones and a mouse. This made computer learning time immensely more effortless and allowed the students to experience using new technology early in elementary school and now when introduced to these types of items going forward, they will have prior knowledge and that is a priceless learning tool. Thank you again for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1709832263277,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-wireless-mice-for-c/8254464/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning: Wireless Mice for Chromebook Efficiency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574798_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709326916968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshepardsfirsties"},{"teacherId":8574798,"projectId":8251052,"letterContent":"There are not enough words or thank yous in the world to express my gratitude in your contribution to funding our classroom rug. It has brought such immense joy to my classroom and become the main \"spot\" everyone wants to be. It sounds silly to say that you have an emotional attachment to something like a \"rug\", but I absolutely do with this one. It was a major item missing in my elementary classroom and thanks to your kindness and generosity I was able to obtain the missing piece of our classroom \"puzzle\". There have been countless laughs, \"criss cross apple-sauces\", countless times a little hand raised to ask a question and so much learning done on this rug already. From the bottom of my heart I thank you for choosing to donate to my project and my students and allowing us to create memories and learning on a rug that matches the happiness I hope to continue spreading to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1709586619322,"projectUrl":"project/creating-comfort-a-classroom-rug-for-fi/8251052/","projectTitle":"Creating Comfort: A Classroom Rug for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574798_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709326916968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsshepardsfirsties"},{"teacherId":1847599,"projectId":10021773,"letterContent":"Our students have truly embraced these new resources, and they have quickly become an important part of our daily routine. During literacy center time, the Tonie box draws small groups of students who eagerly listen to stories and songs, then excitedly retell them in their own words. One especially meaningful moment was watching a group listen to a story and then move to the felt board to act it out together—assigning characters, sequencing events, and even adding their own creative twists. The felt board has become a favorite for practicing letter sounds, building simple words, and encouraging storytelling. The beanbag area has also transformed our classroom into a cozy reading space where students can relax, focus, and independently enjoy books.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. There were smiles, gasps, and so many eager questions about how everything worked. Some students rushed straight to the beanbags with books in hand, while others couldn't wait to explore the Tonie box and felt pieces. It was clear right away that these resources made reading feel special, inviting, and fun. Even students who are typically more hesitant during literacy time have shown increased engagement and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1769971819522,"projectUrl":"project/sound-and-story-spot/10021773/","projectTitle":"Sound and Story Spot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaczmarek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1847599"},{"teacherId":10232105,"projectId":9664114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom—your generosity has already made a meaningful impact on my students. We are using the new resources daily to enhance hands-on learning and student engagement. One of our first projects involved students working collaboratively to apply these materials during small-group activities, which allowed them to explore concepts more deeply and support one another's learning. I was especially proud to see students who are usually hesitant become more confident and super excited to participate.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled. Their faces lit up as they explored everything, and many immediately asked when we could start using them. It was clear they felt valued and motivated knowing that others believed in their learning and success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include expanding these resources into upcoming lessons and projects. Students will continue using them to build skills, practice problem-solving, and apply what they've learned in creative and meaningful ways. Your contribution has not only provided tools for learning—it has inspired curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in our classroom. Thank you for being a vital part of our students' journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760644340013,"projectUrl":"project/need-help-replacing-water-damaged-materi/9664114/","projectTitle":"Need Help Replacing Water-damaged Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10232105_orig.jpg?crop=967,967,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781041821226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232105"},{"teacherId":548217,"projectId":9904446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our classroom and students. We are working on building so many skills with our new toni box! They were so excited to see it and use it. I was shocked at how many children knew what it was and how to use it. They are always better with technology than me! \r\n We are using it now for stories and songs. They love putting it up there and dancing or singing to the songs. They will take it and lay on the carpet and listen to a story. We even have some books that match the stories so we have put them with the little toni figure so they can try to follow along.","fullyFundedDate":1764600214961,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-skills/9904446/","projectTitle":"Building Language Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp548217_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738322562238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/548217"},{"teacherId":9692441,"projectId":9740947,"letterContent":"My students have utilized the materials ordered with your donation well. When a class gets \"Noteworthy Behavior\" (following directions, active listening, participation, showing kindness, cooperating with others), they earn a movie day in music class. Many of my students felt appreciated and seen. The looks on their faces were so nice to see! Shock! Excitement! Their hard work paid off. Because I teach the entire school population, this reward will continue to be rolled out until the end of the school year. There are still several more classes that are in the running to win. So far, we've had 5 classes win their movie reward, with 2 of those classes coming in a tie. That was fun to witness! It has especially been nice to see the kids progress over a 13-16 week period. They are always watching and waiting to see whose class is in the lead. This has meant so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1760693628970,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-responsibility/9740947/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Responsibility!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeffries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692441"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2653","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":515,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":60,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":2653,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about G.W. 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