{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gallberry Farm Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10365141,"projectId":10114272,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide hands-on materials that encourage students to think, collaborate, and problem-solve together. Because of your generosity, students now have access to interlocking construction tiles and character sets that allow them to explore building challenges in a creative and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, students were excited to begin designing and experimenting. They quickly began working in teams to plan structures, test ideas, and bring their designs to life. As they started building, students realized that creating stable structures required careful thinking and teamwork. 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They strengthened their communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills while developing a deeper appreciation for the incredible systems that keep the human body working.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom where curiosity drives learning and students have the opportunity to think like young scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1773075794153,"projectUrl":"project/putting-our-hearts-into-science-and-usin/10114018/","projectTitle":"Putting Our Hearts Into Science and Using Our Brains Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scavella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8948595_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678061235742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948595"},{"teacherId":9167996,"projectId":10115738,"letterContent":"When the stop-motion materials arrived, students were immediately excited to begin exploring them. One of the first activities was assembling the LEGO minifigures that came with the project. As students carefully put the figures together, their creativity quickly began to take over. What started as building characters soon turned into conversations about who the characters might be, what their personalities were like, and what kinds of stories they could tell.\r\n\r\nAs the minifigures came together, students naturally began brainstorming ideas for their films. Teams gathered to discuss possible storylines, sketch out scripts, and assign production roles within their groups. Some students started writing dialogue for their characters while others helped organize ideas and plan how the scenes might unfold. It was exciting to watch students collaborate, listen to one another's ideas, and build on each other's creativity.\r\n\r\nStudents also began planning their scenery and thinking about how their stories would come to life visually. Groups started designing backgrounds and discussing what types of sets they would need to create for their films. Even at this early stage, students are already practicing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving as they plan their projects together.\r\n\r\nAlthough we are still in the early stages of the stop-motion process, the materials have already sparked incredible engagement and creativity. Students are taking ownership of their ideas, supporting their teammates, and learning how to turn imagination into a shared project. These first steps—building characters, writing scripts, and planning scenery—are laying the foundation for the collaborative filmmaking and leadership skills they will continue to develop throughout the project.","fullyFundedDate":1772137553019,"projectUrl":"project/future-ready-filmmakers-building-career/10115738/","projectTitle":"Future Ready Filmmakers: Building Career Skills Through Stop Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167996_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771439605076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167996"},{"teacherId":9167996,"projectId":10103001,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping bring hands-on science learning to my students. Because of your generosity, students were able to explore life cycles using detailed models of frogs, butterflies, ladybugs, and plants. 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Because of your generosity, our classroom had the opportunity to explore real owl pellets and experience science the way scientists do—through observation, questioning, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen students first began the investigation, the excitement was immediate. As they carefully opened the pellets, they were amazed to discover tiny bones hidden inside. Students leaned in closely, comparing shapes and sizes, and eagerly shared their discoveries with teammates. Many students who are usually quiet during lessons became deeply engaged as they searched for clues about what the owl had eaten.\r\n\r\nStudents worked in research teams where each member had an important responsibility such as evidence specialist, recorder, discussion leader, or verifier. These roles helped students guide one another through the investigation process. Instead of asking the teacher for answers, students relied on their teammates to analyze findings, check evidence, and help make sense of what they were seeing.\r\n\r\nAs students began identifying bones and classifying the animals the owl had eaten, they practiced explaining their thinking and supporting their ideas with evidence. Teams compared their results, debated possible identifications, and revised their conclusions when new information appeared. These discussions helped students see that scientific understanding grows stronger when people work together and consider multiple perspectives.\r\n\r\nBy the end of the investigation, students had not only learned about food chains and predator-prey relationships, but they had also strengthened important skills such as communication, collaboration, and leadership. They experienced firsthand how scientists work together to analyze evidence and solve problems.\r\n\r\nYour support helped turn our classroom into a research lab where curiosity, teamwork, and discovery guide the learning. My students will remember this experience as a moment when science felt real, exciting, and empowering.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this meaningful learning opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771448202004,"projectUrl":"project/from-guessing-to-guiding-coaching-young/10102992/","projectTitle":"From Guessing to Guiding: Coaching Young Investigators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167996_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771439605076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167996"},{"teacherId":9167996,"projectId":10102895,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping bring authentic scientific investigation to my students. Because of your generosity, my students were able to participate in a hands-on owl pellet investigation that transformed our science classroom into a place of discovery, teamwork, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nWhen the owl pellets first arrived, students were both excited and curious. Many had never seen one before, and they were eager to begin exploring what might be inside. As students carefully began their investigations, the room quickly filled with excitement as bones started to appear. Students called their teammates over to examine new findings and began asking thoughtful questions about what animal the bones might belong to and what the owl had eaten.\r\n\r\nStudents worked in structured research teams where each member had a specific role such as evidence specialist, recorder, discussion leader, or verifier. This structure encouraged students to guide one another through the investigation process rather than relying on the teacher for answers. 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They are learning how to think critically, guide one another's learning, and build confidence in their ability to explore the world around them. Thank you for making these meaningful learning opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771595321147,"projectUrl":"project/training-young-scientists-coaching-stud/10102895/","projectTitle":"Training Young Scientists: Coaching Students to Think Like Investigators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167996_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771439605076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167996"},{"teacherId":10383956,"projectId":10121147,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping bring authentic science exploration to my students. Because of your generosity, we now have preserved resin and acrylic specimens that allow students to study real organisms up close and engage in meaningful observation labs.\r\n\r\nWhen the specimens arrived, students were immediately fascinated. The snake skeleton and preserved insects quickly became the center of attention as students gathered around to examine the details. Many students were amazed to see real structures they had previously only viewed in small textbook pictures. They eagerly began pointing out patterns, counting segments, and asking thoughtful questions about how the organisms move, survive, and adapt.\r\n\r\nDuring our observation labs, students work in structured teams where each member takes on a role such as Evidence Collector, Question Coach, Detail Spotter, or Discussion Leader. Instead of waiting for answers, students guide one another's thinking by asking questions and sharing observations. One group studying the snake skeleton carefully examined the bones and began discussing how the long, flexible structure helps the snake move. Another group analyzing insect specimens compared body segments and exoskeletons while debating how these structures help protect the organism.\r\n\r\nBecause the specimens are safely preserved in resin and acrylic, students are able to handle them repeatedly and examine them from multiple angles. This hands-on access encourages careful observation and deeper discussion. Students document their findings, compare ideas with teammates, and refine their explanations based on what they observe and what their peers notice.\r\n\r\nThese specimens have transformed our classroom into a space where students practice real scientific thinking. They are learning how to communicate using evidence, collaborate with teammates, and revise ideas through discussion. Most importantly, they are developing confidence as observers, thinkers, and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where curiosity leads the learning and every student has the opportunity to think like a scientist.","fullyFundedDate":1772579795540,"projectUrl":"project/coaching-curiosity-through-close-observa/10121147/","projectTitle":"Coaching Curiosity Through Close Observation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaskins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10383956"},{"teacherId":10383956,"projectId":10035083,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students now have the opportunity to learn and grow using professional-style anatomical models that bring collaboration and career skills to life.\r\n\r\nWhen the 4D plant and animal cell models arrived, students were immediately curious and eager to explore them. Instead of only looking at flat pictures in a textbook, students were able to examine the structures up close, turn the models in their hands, and discuss what they noticed with their teammates. The models naturally sparked conversations, questions, and thoughtful observations.\r\n\r\nStudents quickly began working in collaborative teams where each member took on a role such as discussion leader, model analyst, or presenter. Teams carefully studied the models, identified structures, and explained their thinking to one another. Rather than waiting for answers from the teacher, students practiced asking questions, listening to different ideas, and building shared understanding together. 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Gallberry Farm Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Hope Mills, North Carolina that is part of Cumberland County Schools.
It serves 854 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
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Gallberry Farm Elementary School has received support from
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