{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gallberry Farm Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3304916,"projectId":9629918,"letterContent":"Our DEMCO EZ Tape Applicator has become one of the most-used tools in our busy PreK–5 Media Center. We absolutely love how it allows us to strengthen book spines so our most-loved titles can last longer and stay in student hands instead of sitting in repair piles. With quick, clean, professional-grade repairs, we can fix damaged pages and cracked spines on the spot—no measuring, no wasted tape, and no waiting. This means fewer \"out of order\" signs on favorite books and faster returns to circulation for eager readers. For students, it means continued access to the stories and information they love. For teachers, it means classroom materials and displays that stay intact. For our Media Center, it means protecting our collection, saving time on repairs, and keeping learning moving without interruption. This tool helps us stretch the life of our books and the impact of every dollar spent on our collection. Thank you so much for helping our Media Center reenforce the longevity of our books. You are a true rockstar!","fullyFundedDate":1760446589873,"projectUrl":"project/stuck-on-success-book-tape-without-the/9629918/","projectTitle":"Stuck on Success: Book Tape Without the Tantrums","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3304916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455330270716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-williams03"},{"teacherId":8919551,"projectId":9538954,"letterContent":"he new strategy games have added an exciting new dimension to our media center lessons. Students are using these resources to practice critical thinking, logic, pattern recognition, and perseverance through playful, hands-on challenges. During a recent \"Puzzle Lab\" rotation, small groups worked together to solve spatial puzzles, build logic sequences, and plan multi-step strategies. One group spent nearly the entire session testing solutions for a particularly tricky challenge—and when they finally solved it, the celebration was genuine and earned. These moments are powerful: students are learning how to stay focused, adjust plans when something doesn't work, and think collaboratively.\r\n\r\nWhen the games first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students crowded around the tables, pointing out games they recognized and eagerly asking, \"Can we try these today?\" Even our quieter and more hesitant learners joined in quickly, discovering that these activities gave them a way to participate without pressure. The mix of cooperative and competitive games also created a positive social environment where students could practice taking turns, managing frustration, and encouraging teammates.\r\n\r\nThese materials are now woven into ongoing lessons on problem-solving and perseverance. Our next steps include rotating the games through grade-level STEM centers and introducing weekly \"Strategic Thinker Challenges,\" where students apply the logic and grit built through gameplay to short design or puzzle tasks. Your generosity has made it possible for students to develop these essential skills in an engaging, joyful way. Thank you for helping create a learning space where perseverance and curiosity truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758202693833,"projectUrl":"project/strategic-thinkers-wanted-games-that-gr/9538954/","projectTitle":"Strategic Thinkers Wanted: Games That Grow Grit and Logic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919551_orig.jpg?crop=952,953,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739986658993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919551"},{"teacherId":8919551,"projectId":9539365,"letterContent":"The new books you provided have transformed reading in our media center. These texts were carefully selected to support students who are developing foundational fluency, building confidence, and transitioning into longer chapter books. With these titles, students are practicing essential skills such as decoding multisyllabic words, tracking plot across chapters, identifying character motivations, and using text features to support comprehension. Many of the books also introduce rich vocabulary and accessible story structures, giving students frequent opportunities to apply comprehension strategies we model during lessons—predicting, making inferences, and summarizing key events.\r\n\r\nReading time now feels purposeful and exciting. Students browse the shelves with more independence because they can finally find books that match both their interests and their reading levels. During checkout and small-group lessons, I see readers comparing characters, recommending books to friends, and returning to the media center mid-week asking, \"Do you have more like this?\" These books have also encouraged quieter readers to participate more. They are finishing books more often, choosing to read during free time, and taking pride in moving from early readers into their \"next chapter\" selections.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have grown in remarkable ways. One third grader who has struggled with stamina all year has now finished three graphic novel-style chapter books—an enormous accomplishment for him. A second grader who rarely checked out anything beyond picture books now requests specific series by name because she feels confident reading them on her own. Moments like these are the direct result of your generosity. These books are not just filling our shelves—they are shaping readers who feel capable, motivated, and excited about literacy. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758806682274,"projectUrl":"project/next-chapter-books-for-growing-readers/9539365/","projectTitle":"Next Chapter: Books for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919551_orig.jpg?crop=952,953,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739986658993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919551"},{"teacherId":10006163,"projectId":9283914,"letterContent":"THANK YOU! Thank you so much for your generous book donations to our elementary school! Your kindness has made a real difference in our classrooms, and we are so grateful that you chose to support our students in such a meaningful way. With every book, you've helped open doors to imagination, learning, and discovery.\r\nBecause of you, our students have more opportunities to fall in love with reading and grow into lifelong learners. Your support means that every child — no matter their background — can have access to the tools they need to succeed. You've not only given us books; you've given us hope, encouragement, and a reminder that people care deeply about education and kids.\r\nWe know how hard everyone works for their money — believe us, we're teachers, we get it! (If you've ever tried buying 30 glue sticks and a field trip on a teacher's salary, you really get it.) So thank you for choosing to invest in our school. Your generosity is appreciated more than words can say — and it will continue to make an impact for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746487007079,"projectUrl":"project/moose-t-have-books-a-tale-of-tails-pun/9283914/","projectTitle":"Moose-t Have Books: A Tale of Tails, Puns, and Pages","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10006163_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756320404617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10006163"},{"teacherId":3304916,"projectId":9261268,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, our classroom has officially traded in the \"ugh, do I HAVE to read?\" groans for \"Coach, can we PLEASE have 5 more minutes to finish this chapter?\" chants. Jake Maddox graphic novels have become the MVPs of our library—and my students are treating reading time like it's game day.\r\n\r\nHere's what's happening on the \"field\" of our classroom:\r\n\r\nSkills in Action: Students are strengthening fluency and comprehension while also learning about perseverance, teamwork, and making smart choices. These stories sneak in vocabulary like a surprise trick play, and before they know it, kids are not only decoding words—they're applying life lessons.\r\n\r\nReading Atmosphere: Reading time now looks less like desks and silence and more like a packed stadium. Kids huddle over books, swap titles like trading cards, and even argue (politely... okay, sometimes loudly) over who gets to read the skateboarding one next.\r\n\r\nStar Players: One reluctant reader who used to \"forget\" his book daily is now the first to grab a graphic novel and has even started writing his own mini sports comics. Another student, who was never into basketball, now talks about plot twists like they're buzzer-beaters.\r\n\r\nThe bottom line? You didn't just put books on a shelf—you gave my students front-row seats to stories where they feel seen, energized, and excited to read. Every time you support a project like this, you're not just funding books—you're helping kids discover that reading can feel just as thrilling as scoring the winning goal.\r\n\r\nFrom my students (and their growing reading muscles): thank you for helping us score big with books!","fullyFundedDate":1749350644685,"projectUrl":"project/game-winning-reads-for-game-changing-kid/9261268/","projectTitle":"Game-Winning Reads for Game-Changing Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3304916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455330270716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-williams03"},{"teacherId":8919551,"projectId":9314724,"letterContent":"When this project was funded, I immediately felt a sense of relief knowing that my lessons could run more smoothly and efficiently. The laminating, printing, and prep materials have already made a huge difference in how I can prepare engaging, hands-on activities for students. Instead of spending valuable time trying to make do with limited resources, I've been able to focus on designing lessons that are interactive, durable, and fun for every grade level.\r\n\r\nStudents have loved using the new materials during their media center lessons. From reusable game boards to brightly printed task cards and scavenger hunts, they now have access to resources that keep them engaged and excited about learning. One memorable moment was watching a group of third graders enthusiastically use laminated \"book tasting\" menus—they were able to circle, erase, and reuse the activity as they sampled different genres, making the lesson both sustainable and memorable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students can experience lessons that are not only better organized but also more meaningful and creative. These resources have given me the flexibility to build activities that will last for years to come, ensuring that every child who visits the media center benefits. Thank you for helping me transform preparation into purposeful play and making every lesson matter for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1753727369454,"projectUrl":"project/print-prep-and-play-making-media-less/9314724/","projectTitle":"Print, Prep, and Play: Making Media Lessons Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919551_orig.jpg?crop=952,953,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739986658993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919551"},{"teacherId":8919551,"projectId":9467961,"letterContent":"These puzzles have become a favorite activity in our media center. They encourage students to slow down, focus, and problem-solve in ways that are both challenging and fun. I've seen students who don't usually work together build new friendships over puzzle tables, and others who struggle with attention stay engaged for an entire session. It's been inspiring to see how something as simple as a puzzle can strengthen perseverance, patience, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we now have resources that support both social-emotional learning and critical thinking. The puzzles will continue to be a centerpiece in our media center, giving students opportunities to build confidence, practice teamwork, and celebrate accomplishments together. You've truly made learning both meaningful and joyful for them.","fullyFundedDate":1754866849885,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-focus-and-fun-the-puzzle-proj/9467961/","projectTitle":"Teamwork, Focus and Fun: The Puzzle Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919551_orig.jpg?crop=952,953,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739986658993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919551"},{"teacherId":8919551,"projectId":9380399,"letterContent":"When our new pixel art resources arrived, my students' excitement was immediate. They crowded around the materials, eager to explore how math, patterns, and creativity could come together in one activity. The first time we used the kits, students worked in pairs to design images on grids, carefully counting, measuring, and problem-solving as they built their designs. \r\n\r\nSince then, we've used the pixel art resources as part of both STEM and literacy lessons. For example, after reading Creepy Crayon by Aaron Reynolds, students created spooky-themed pixel art using the grids. This allowed them to connect a fun story with hands-on design while practicing spatial reasoning and critical thinking. Students who sometimes struggle with traditional paper-and-pencil math have been fully engaged, motivated to see their ideas take shape block by block.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to expand into coding connections by having students create patterns that resemble pixel coding commands, helping them bridge the gap between art, math, and computer science. Your generous donation has made our media center a place where creativity and STEM collide, and students leave not only with a finished project but also with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Thank you for giving them the tools to explore, imagine, and discover new ways to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1754366793248,"projectUrl":"project/picture-this-stem-through-pixel-art/9380399/","projectTitle":"Picture This: Stem Through Pixel Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919551_orig.jpg?crop=952,953,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739986658993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919551"},{"teacherId":3304916,"projectId":9403811,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, I've been able to fill our media center with fresh, ready-to-use resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that meet students right where they are—whether they're curious kindergartners or confident 5th graders. These materials have brought a whole new level of variety, creativity, and excitement to our 45-minute library classes.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to introduce activities like book-based STEM challenges, fractured fairy tale sequencing, digital escape rooms, and unplugged coding lessons—all of which keep students engaged and eager to learn. What once felt like a big challenge—planning for hundreds of students across so many grade levels—has turned into an opportunity to provide unique, hands-on experiences that tie directly into our literacy and STEM goals.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible: students are collaborating more, problem-solving with confidence, and—best of all—leaving the library asking when we'll get to do an activity like that again. You've not only lightened the load of preparation for me, but you've also given my students meaningful learning opportunities that make our library a place of joy, curiosity, and discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1752508662866,"projectUrl":"project/lit-happens-where-media-and-literacy-co/9403811/","projectTitle":"Lit Happens: Where Media and Literacy Collide","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3304916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455330270716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-williams03"},{"teacherId":3304916,"projectId":9465930,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students have been able to dream, design, and create in ways that stretch both their minds and their hearts. The picture books you helped fund—What Do You Do With a Problem? and the If I Built... series—have become powerful springboards for conversations about empathy, problem-solving, and reimagining the world with kindness at the center.\r\n\r\nStudents didn't just read these stories—they stepped into them. They practiced empathy mapping, asking questions like, \"How would this person feel?\" and \"What could we do to help?\" From there, they sketched, built, and tested their own imaginative solutions. We saw prototypes of calming corners for students who feel overwhelmed, cars that run on clean energy, and even \"welcome houses\" designed to make every family feel included.\r\n\r\nThese design challenges have had a ripple effect. Students are now more eager to share ideas, listen to one another, and explain how their creations serve a purpose beyond themselves. They're not only learning STEM skills—they're practicing compassion, teamwork, and resilience in every project.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support has given our students the tools to see that solving problems isn't just about fixing things—it's about helping people.\r\n\r\nWith deep appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1753207529973,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-heart-inspiring-compassion-t/9465930/","projectTitle":"Building a Heart: Inspiring Compassion Through Books and STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3304916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455330270716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-williams03"},{"teacherId":3304916,"projectId":9261317,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library is now bursting with bold illustrations, quirky characters, and laugh-out-loud adventures that have completely captivated my students. The moment the new graphic novels arrived, they were snatched up like treasure—passed from hand to hand, reread during every spare moment, and even traded like prized collectibles.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible: my hesitant readers are suddenly racing through Dino-Mike's dinosaur chases, beginners are finding confidence in the gentle storytelling of Owly, and even my most energetic students are happily focused on Pup and Dragon's chaotic antics. Books like Housecat Trouble have sparked meaningful conversations about anxiety, friendship, and bravery—reminding my students that stories can be both silly and deeply supportive.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels have truly transformed the way my kids see reading. For many, this was the first time they declared, \"I actually like books!\" Your gift didn't just fill shelves—it ignited excitement, built confidence, and created joyful reading moments we'll never forget.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our book-loving hearts, thank you for believing that laughter leads to literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1754512491394,"projectUrl":"project/tails-troubles-and-totally-dino-mite-r/9261317/","projectTitle":"Tails, Troubles, and Totally Dino-Mite Reads!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3304916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455330270716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-williams03"},{"teacherId":8919551,"projectId":9315682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Little Coders, Big Thinkers\" project! With the hands-on STEM and coding materials you helped provide, our kindergarten and first grade students are exploring science, technology, engineering, and math in playful and meaningful ways. These tools have sparked curiosity and excitement as students experiment, problem-solve, and learn to think like young engineers and coders. Through activities like sequencing, pattern recognition, and basic coding challenges, students are building foundational skills that will support their future learning and confidence.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, STEM time has become a highlight of the day. Students collaborate, ask questions, and celebrate their discoveries as they build structures, program simple robots, and solve puzzles. One kindergartner said, \"I love making the robot go fast!\" These engaging experiences are helping our youngest learners develop critical thinking and creativity while making learning fun and accessible. Your generosity has opened doors to early STEM exploration, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1748283128172,"projectUrl":"project/little-coders-big-thinkers-exploring-s/9315682/","projectTitle":"Little Coders, Big Thinkers: Exploring STEM in the Early Grades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919551_orig.jpg?crop=952,953,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739986658993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919551"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1380","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":854,"numTeachers":62,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.8,"schoolId":1380,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gallberry Farm Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gallberry Farm Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/cumberland-county-schools/gallberry-farms-elementary-school/1380"}