{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gallberry Farm Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":271348,"projectId":10291348,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing two new ink cartridges for our classroom printer! While ink might seem like a small resource, its arrival has made a massive, daily difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving these ink cartridges has deeply impacted my fourth graders' learning by giving them immediate access to vital visual aids, leveled reading passages, and customized math worksheets. In our classroom, being able to print in color and high contrast helps bring lessons to life and ensures that every student has the exact modified or enriched material they need to succeed. My students are always so proud to see their own typed stories and creative projects printed out cleanly for everyone to see.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I have been able to accomplish seamless, differentiated instruction without the stress of running out of ink mid-week. I am able to quickly print out real-time assessments, track student data, and create interactive learning games that keep my class fully engaged. You have removed a huge logistical barrier for me, allowing me to focus 100% of my energy on teaching.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our daily learning and for making sure our classroom has the essential tools we need to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1787584995974,"projectUrl":"project/prints-for-progress-keeping-students-su/10291348/","projectTitle":"Prints for Progress: Keeping Students Supplied for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deal-Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp271348_orig.jpg?crop=2580,2580,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753821210164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/271348"},{"teacherId":271348,"projectId":10522073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing a class set of The Lightning Thief for our fourth graders! Your support has brought an immense wave of excitement and energy into our literacy blocks.\r\n\r\nFinding a book that captivates every single student can be a challenge, but Percy Jackson's adventures have completely hooked my class. Thanks to Exponential Scholars, every student now has their own physical copy to hold, annotate, and connect with. This project has deeply impacted my students' learning by boosting their reading stamina and fostering a genuine love for literature. They are eager to read each day, building critical vocabulary and comprehension skills as they dive into the rich world of Greek mythology.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I have been able to accomplish a highly collaborative and engaging novel study. We have engaged in deep group discussions, analyzed complex character traits, and explored creative writing prompts—all of which would be impossible without a complete class set. You have helped transform our reading time into the absolute favorite part of our school day.\r\n\r\nThank you, Exponential Scholars, for investing in our classroom, sparking my students' imaginations, and giving them the gift of a truly unforgettable reading experience!","fullyFundedDate":1787584916597,"projectUrl":"project/read-the-book-before-lightning-strikes-t/10522073/","projectTitle":"Read the Book Before Lightning Strikes the Stage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deal-Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp271348_orig.jpg?crop=2580,2580,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753821210164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/271348"},{"teacherId":271348,"projectId":10521989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing a class set of The Lightning Thief for our fourth graders! Your support has brought an immense wave of excitement and energy into our literacy blocks.\r\n\r\nFinding a book that captivates every single student can be a challenge, but Percy Jackson's adventures have completely hooked my class. Thanks to Exponential Scholars, every student now has their own physical copy to hold, annotate, and connect with. This project has deeply impacted my students' learning by boosting their reading stamina and fostering a genuine love for literature. They are eager to read each day, building critical vocabulary and comprehension skills as they dive into the rich world of Greek mythology.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I have been able to accomplish a highly collaborative and engaging novel study. We have engaged in deep group discussions, analyzed complex character traits, and explored creative writing prompts—all of which would be impossible without a complete class set. You have helped transform our reading time into the absolute favorite part of our school day.\r\n\r\nThank you, Exponential Scholars, for investing in our classroom, sparking my students' imaginations, and giving them the gift of a truly unforgettable reading experience!","fullyFundedDate":1787584916796,"projectUrl":"project/greek-gods-epic-adventures-theater-ma/10521989/","projectTitle":"Greek Gods, Epic Adventures & Theater Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deal-Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp271348_orig.jpg?crop=2580,2580,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753821210164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/271348"},{"teacherId":271348,"projectId":10407747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing healthy snacks for our classroom! Your support has made a massive, immediate difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nFourth grade requires a lot of focus and energy, and it is hard for students to concentrate when their stomachs are rumbling. Thanks to you, we now have a reliable supply of fuel to keep us going through our toughest afternoon lessons. I have already seen a noticeable boost in my students' focus, participation, and overall mood during our independent reading and math blocks. They no longer have to worry about being hungry; instead, they can focus entirely on growing their brains.\r\n\r\nYour kindness did more than just fill a cabinet with snacks—it showed my students that a whole community of people cares about their well-being and success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making sure my students have exactly what they need to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1787584857314,"projectUrl":"project/mission-fuel-for-learning/10407747/","projectTitle":"Mission: Fuel for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deal-Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp271348_orig.jpg?crop=2580,2580,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753821210164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/271348"},{"teacherId":10512049,"projectId":10291649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of flexible seating chairs for our classroom! Your support gives my students the opportunity to choose comfortable spaces throughout the room where they can learn, collaborate, and complete their work. These chairs will help us continue to create a welcoming and flexible learning environment where every student can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1787585191718,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seats-focused-minds/10291649/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seats, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10512049_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y343&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778803435105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10512049"},{"teacherId":3304916,"projectId":10502710,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Potato Head attendance challenge is ready to come to life! These Potato Heads will give our students a fun, visual way to see how showing up each day helps their entire classroom community.\r\n\r\nEach perfect-attendance day will bring a new piece—an arm, an ear, a hat, a silly mustache, and more—as classrooms work together to build their Potato Heads. What may seem like a simple toy will become a daily reminder that every student matters and every day at school counts.\r\n\r\nYour support will help turn attendance into something our elementary students can understand, celebrate, and get excited about. We can't wait to see students checking their classroom Potato Head, cheering when they earn another piece, and encouraging one another as they work toward completing it.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a positive schoolwide attendance initiative that makes showing up a reason to celebrate. Thirty-five classrooms, hundreds of students, and a whole lot of Potato Head pieces are ready to get building!","fullyFundedDate":1787585466823,"projectUrl":"project/spud-tacular-attendance-no-couch-potato/10502710/","projectTitle":"Spud-tacular Attendance: No Couch Potatoes Here!","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":9167996,"projectId":10236378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide wobble stools for our classroom! My students have been using them during small-group lessons, independent work, and reading time. One special moment was during a math activity when students were working together to solve problems and explain their thinking. The wobble stools gave them a comfortable way to move while staying engaged in the lesson. When the stools first arrived, the students were so excited and could not wait to try them out. Their smiles and enthusiasm made it clear how special these new resources were to them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, students will use the wobble stools during upcoming reading and math lessons, especially during small groups and learning stations. Our next steps are to continue building independence, teamwork, and strong learning habits while using flexible seating responsibly. These stools are helping create a classroom where students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a place where every student can be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1787585073710,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-chairs-for-professional-wigglers/10236378/","projectTitle":"Wobble Chairs for Professional Wigglers","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/mrs-wilson3"},{"teacherId":9167996,"projectId":10115727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide wobble stools for our classroom! My students and I are already using them during small-group instruction, independent work, and reading time. One of my favorite moments was during a recent math lesson when students worked in a small group to solve multi-step problems. The wobble stools allowed them to move while still staying engaged and focused on their work. When the students first saw the new stools, they were so excited! They immediately wanted to try them out and were thrilled to have a new seating choice that made learning feel fun and special.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using the wobble stools, my students will be working on building their independence and learning which seating options help them do their best work. During upcoming reading and math lessons, students will continue rotating through small groups and independent learning stations, and the wobble stools will be an important part of helping them stay comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment that supports movement, choice, and student success. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787584877220,"projectUrl":"project/because-sitting-still-is-not-always-the/10115727/","projectTitle":"Because Sitting Still is Not Always the Learning Goal","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/mrs-wilson3"},{"teacherId":3304916,"projectId":10315941,"letterContent":"A pile of magnetic pieces can become a superhero, a silly robot, a story character, or something completely new—and that is exactly what makes these materials so exciting for young learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students will have the opportunity to build the robots they imagine and then give those creations their own personalities, problems, and adventures. As students build together, the conversations and stories naturally begin. They will explain their creations, develop characters, create settings, sequence events, and collaborate with friends to decide what happens next.\r\n\r\nThese robot sets will become part of storytelling centers, literacy activities, creative play, and indoor recess. Students will be able to rebuild their characters again and again, which means there is always an opportunity for a brand-new story.\r\n\r\nYour support is giving our youngest students something incredibly valuable: the chance to discover that their ideas are worth creating and their stories are worth telling. We cannot wait to see the robots—and the imaginations—come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1787584920885,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-robot-mayhem-and-creative-const/10315941/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Robot Mayhem and Creative Construction","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":10306927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Bringing Stories to Life. Because of your generosity, I have been able to use new digital teaching resources to make storytelling more interactive, creative, and meaningful for my students. These materials have helped me extend read-alouds with activities that support retelling, sequencing, vocabulary, oral language, and comprehension while also incorporating art and imagination.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for students has been having new ways to respond to stories beyond simply answering questions. They enjoy using visual activities, creative projects, and storytelling resources that allow them to actively participate and show what they understand. These tools have been especially helpful for students who benefit from hands-on and visual learning because they give them additional ways to connect with a story and express their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe resources from this project have helped me create richer literacy experiences that feel engaging and developmentally appropriate for young learners. Students are becoming more confident in retelling stories, discussing characters and events, and sharing their own ideas. Thank you for helping make our reading lessons more creative, interactive, and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1787584855691,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life/10306927/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life","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":10362502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping put engaging new books into my students' hands. These texts have helped students strengthen important reading skills such as comprehension, vocabulary, making predictions, identifying story elements, and discussing characters and events in greater depth. They are also helping students build reading stamina and confidence as they spend more time independently engaged with books.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom and library is active and social. Students browse for books that interest them, read independently, talk with classmates about what they are reading, and share recommendations with one another. One of the most rewarding parts has been seeing students who are usually hesitant readers become excited when they discover a book or series that truly connects with them. Their enthusiasm often spreads to classmates, creating a stronger reading community overall.\r\n\r\nThese new books have given more students opportunities to experience success and enjoyment as readers. Watching students return for the next book in a series, proudly talk about what they finished, or recommend a title to a friend has been a wonderful reminder of how powerful access to the right books can be. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1787584895908,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-starts-new-stories/10362502/","projectTitle":"Fresh Starts, New Stories","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":10403871,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting New School Year, New Favorite Books. These new titles have given my students fresh choices and renewed excitement about reading. Students are practicing important skills like choosing books that match their interests and reading needs, building reading stamina, discussing characters and story events, and making connections between texts and their own experiences.\r\n\r\nReading in our library is active and student-centered. Students browse, talk about books with classmates, share recommendations, and return for the next title in a series when they find something they love. Some of the most exciting moments have come from students who are usually hesitant readers finding a book that immediately grabs their attention. Seeing them come back excited to tell me about what they read or ask for another book like it has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThese books have helped us start the school year with momentum and create a library environment where students are eager to explore. Your generosity has made it possible for more students to experience the confidence and joy that comes from finding a book that feels like it was chosen just for them.","fullyFundedDate":1787265073161,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-new-favorite-books/10403871/","projectTitle":"New School Year, New Favorite Books","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":27,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"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"}