{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gibson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9503490,"projectId":10356429,"letterContent":"Exponential Scholars,\r\nThank you so incredibly much for fully funding my DonorsChoose project! I was genuinely surprised when I saw that my project had been fully funded on Monday. I truly did not expect it, and I cannot tell you how much it means to me and to my students.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided will truly make a difference in our classroom every single day. From simple everyday tasks, such as using the highlighters and pens to annotate and complete our work, to having Band-Aids available for those little boo-boos, these supplies will help make our classroom run more smoothly. We now also have tissues in our classroom that should last us for quite a while, and we are so incredibly appreciative of that. These may seem like small necessities, but having them readily available makes such a big difference for our students and our classroom community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we now have many of the necessities we need to learn, grow, and succeed. You have helped make our classroom a little more comfortable, prepared, welcoming, and family-friendly. Most importantly, you have shown my students that there are people who believe in them and care about making sure they have what they need.\r\n\r\nMy students have noticed your generosity, too! They actually asked, \"Who has all this money to keep donating to our classroom? They are so nice!\" Their sweet reaction reminded me just how much your support means. They recognize what you have done for our classroom, and so do I.\r\n\r\nI also want to thank Exponential Scholars for all that you do for North Carolina teachers and for supporting and funding so many North Carolina DonorsChoose projects. Your generosity is making a real difference in classrooms and in the lives of students across our state.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, for providing us with necessities that we truly need, and for reminding my students that their education and well-being matter. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nA Very Grateful Teacher and Class","fullyFundedDate":1787585474454,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-a-classroom-where-every-fourt/10356429/","projectTitle":"Help Build a Classroom Where Every Fourth Grader Can Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9503490_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x320,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712442887564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsherba"},{"teacherId":9503490,"projectId":10433176,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of our classroom! The student dry-erase boards, clipboards, and dry-erase markers have already made learning more interactive and engaging. Students use them to practice skills, solve problems, share their thinking, and participate in lessons. They were excited each day that a new item from our project arrived, and their smiles showed just how special your generosity made them feel.\r\n\r\nThe new playground balls are an especially big hit - the students absolutely LOVE them! They have brought even more excitement, movement, teamwork, and fun to recess. Your support has provided our classroom with much-needed supplies, wonderful recess equipment, and even a comfortable new teacher chair. We have not received every item yet, but we are eagerly looking forward to the rest of the deliveries.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our classroom lessons and projects, students will use these new resources to build confidence, practice working independently and with classmates, and demonstrate what they are learning in creative ways. I am so very grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787247198415,"projectUrl":"project/mathematics-tech-for-small-group-needs/10433176/","projectTitle":"Mathematics & Tech for Small Group Needs + Outdoor Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9503490_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x320,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712442887564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsherba"},{"teacherId":2005192,"projectId":10434525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Xylophone Madness in Music\" Donors Choose project. I am so grateful for these new instruments for our Title ! / Equity Plus school. Our children are so excited to have new instruments. \r\n\r\nThis donation allows us to have enough instruments for each child to have their own during music, without having to share with another student (which can, at times, lead to conflicts). This 1:1 ratio also allows our students to have more hands on time with the instruments which aides in retention and engagement for each student. \r\n\r\nAs you hopefully will see in our pictures, our underserved students are excited to be able to use instruments are are not falling apart, broken, or beat up beyond repair. Thank you again for assisting Gibson Elementary School with the purchase of these xylophones and mallets.","fullyFundedDate":1786541804982,"projectUrl":"project/xylophone-madness-in-music/10434525/","projectTitle":"Xylophone Madness in Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2005192_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481490120595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khaight"},{"teacherId":9503490,"projectId":10100633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. We truly appreciate the snacks you provided for our students, especially as we prepare for our End-of-Grade (EOG) tests. Having these available will help keep students focused and energized during this important time.\r\n\r\nWe are also very grateful for the Lysol, particularly as children are still getting sick. It helps us maintain a cleaner, healthier learning environment. The Febreze spray is another thoughtful addition—it brings a nice, refreshing scent to the classroom that both students and staff enjoy.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the paper donation has been extremely helpful in restocking supplies I have used throughout the year. Your support ensures we can continue our daily activities without interruption. The students are also having a wonderful time with the new math games—they are both engaging and educational.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. It truly makes a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776444646677,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-our-necessities-math-games-s/10100633/","projectTitle":"Replenish Our Necessities: Math Games, Snacks, Paper and Ink.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9503490_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x320,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712442887564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsherba"},{"teacherId":7693191,"projectId":9865528,"letterContent":"Our students were SO excited when they first saw the new Hand2Mind word work kits! The bright letters and hands-on activities instantly grabbed their attention, and they could not wait to start building words together. What used to feel like \"work\" now feels like a game, and my students are much more confident during small-group instruction.\r\nWe use these resources daily during our literacy rotations and intervention groups. Students practice matching letters and sounds, building CVC words, segmenting sounds, and reading simple words together. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who normally struggles with blending sounds independently build and read an entire word on their own. The smile on their face when they realized they could do it was priceless!\r\nThese materials have also helped make learning more interactive and engaging for my young learners. Instead of only hearing or seeing letters, students are now touching, moving, and manipulating them, which has made a huge difference in both engagement and retention.\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will use these kits to strengthen phonics skills, decoding, and early reading fluency. Students are beginning to apply these skills during guided reading and writing activities, and we are excited to keep building their confidence as readers. Thank you for helping create joyful, hands-on learning experiences for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771082356096,"projectUrl":"project/word-work-wonders/9865528/","projectTitle":"Word Work Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7693191_orig.png?crop=644,644,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716832813297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7693191"},{"teacherId":9503490,"projectId":9932024,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fifth-grade class, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support. The new soccer ball has quickly become a favorite during recess. It is our students' sport of choice, and the excitement and joy it brings them each day is truly wonderful to see. They especially love the vibrant colors, and many other students have also enjoyed joining in the games.\r\n\r\nYour kindness also made it possible for us to reward students with candy canes before winter break in recognition of their positive behavior. The students were genuinely grateful, and it was a pleasure to celebrate not only my class but others as well for their efforts and good choices. Of all the treats, the Blow Pops were certainly a highlight!\r\n\r\nThese small rewards make a meaningful difference. As a Title I school, we often do not have funding for extras that help motivate and encourage our students. Your generosity allows us to recognize their hard work, reinforce positive behavior, and create joyful moments in our classroom community. I have already noticed an improvement in student motivation and behavior as a result.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of our classroom and for investing in our students. Your support truly means so much to all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1765051770533,"projectUrl":"project/surprise-sweet-treats/9932024/","projectTitle":"Surprise Sweet Treats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9503490_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x320,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712442887564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsherba"},{"teacherId":1864600,"projectId":9783887,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies for our fifth-grade students. Your contribution made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share the impact it has had on our learners.\r\nThrough reading The Lemonade War, students strengthened essential literacy skills such as close reading, citing textual evidence, and identifying themes. The novel encouraged students to think deeply about character motivations, cause-and-effect relationships, and problem-solving strategies, all critical components of fifth-grade reading standards.\r\nBeyond academic growth, this book sparked powerful conversations about friendship, conflict resolution, perseverance, and empathy. Students connected personally with the characters and reflected on how emotions, communication, and choices affect relationships. Many students who were previously reluctant readers became more engaged and motivated, eager to discuss chapters, predict outcomes, and share their opinions.\r\nThe shared reading experience also fostered a sense of community in our classroom. Students collaborated during discussions, supported one another's thinking, and gained confidence expressing their ideas. This growth would not have been possible without your generosity.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping to create meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond the pages of a book. Thank you for your generous support in providing The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies for our fifth-grade students. Your contribution made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share the impact it has had on our learners.\r\nThrough reading The Lemonade War, students strengthened essential literacy skills such as close reading, citing textual evidence, and identifying themes. The novel encouraged students to think deeply about character motivations, cause-and-effect relationships, and problem-solving strategies, all critical components of fifth-grade reading standards.\r\nBeyond academic growth, this book sparked powerful conversations about friendship, conflict resolution, perseverance, and empathy. Students connected personally with the characters and reflected on how emotions, communication, and choices affect relationships. Many students who were previously reluctant readers became more engaged and motivated, eager to discuss chapters, predict outcomes, and share their opinions.\r\nThe shared reading experience also fostered a sense of community in our classroom. Students collaborated during discussions, supported one another's thinking, and gained confidence expressing their ideas. This growth would not have been possible without your generosity.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping to create meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond the pages of a book. Your support is truly appreciated and has left a lasting impact on our fifth graders.","fullyFundedDate":1761139599879,"projectUrl":"project/one-book-a-world-of-opportunity/9783887/","projectTitle":"One Book, A World of Opportunity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1864600_orig.jpg?crop=641,641,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759367099104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1864600"},{"teacherId":10254199,"projectId":9705749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, we were able to purchase two new rugs that will be used every single day during all settings in the classroom including instructional time. These spaces instantly make our room feel more welcoming, structured, and comfortable for learning, and the students are already excited to use them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a real impact. These rugs will help create a calm, organized environment for group lessons, reading time, and collaborative activities—moments that truly shape students' confidence and curiosity. We're incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of creating a positive learning space for all our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1758801826975,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpets-stronger-connections/9705749/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpets, Stronger Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254199"},{"teacherId":2005192,"projectId":9540621,"letterContent":"These instruments and supplies are enabling our economically disadvantaged /equity plus students to engage in meaningful and collaborative music making that builds community, teamwork, collaboration and resilience. The instruments give them real life experiences similar to what professional musicians have to work through, in developing teamwork, communication skills, and beginning musicianship skills to perform at higher and higher levels of proficiency. The classroom supplies assist us in maintaining a clean and safe environment where we can focus on learning and building knowledge and skills. Students are enjoying using the new instruments and supplies each day. Thank you for your kind contribution to our music classroom.\r\n\r\nThey were delighted with the new instruments and talked about how damaged the old ones were. They asked to play all of them that day, and wondered when they might be able to play all of them again. Currently we are using them to help with learning music notation on the music staff --- one of our state required objectives and goals for developing musicianship. The color coded boomwackers help them visually distinguish between different pitches and scale degrees. \r\n\r\nAs we work through this unit, we will become more and more proficient at reading music and preparing for middle school music elective courses. Our little ones will use them as a pre-reading exercise that give immediate satisfaction with playing music and working together as a team. Thank you for your kind generosity in helping us purchase these much needed (and much loved) instruments and supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1760693780859,"projectUrl":"project/gibson-grizzlies-need-music-room-supplie/9540621/","projectTitle":"Gibson Grizzlies Need Music Room Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2005192_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481490120595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khaight"},{"teacherId":9503490,"projectId":9759126,"letterContent":"My students were excited to hear we got working headphones. They no longer have to try multiple headphones to see if they work or not, simply they just grab a pair.\r\n\r\nThe volume of the headphones can turn up much higher than the other ones did. The ones that I had in my classroom would work sometimes, and sometimes they wouldn't students would complain. They wouldn't be able to hear very well and the prior headphones, and I haven't had a single student complain about being able to hear in these!\r\n\r\nMy students are very thankful for your contribution to our classroom, and helping their educational growth through being able to hear through their headphones. Some students require read aloud for testing, and learning in general. Those students are able to hear read aloud again! Thank you once again, you don't know how much this means to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1758923375164,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-working-headphones-please/9759126/","projectTitle":"Brand New Working Headphones Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9503490_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x320,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712442887564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsherba"},{"teacherId":7693191,"projectId":9759236,"letterContent":"Wow!!! What a difference these new materials have made! The day our math and science toys arrived, my students' eyes grew wide with excitement. They couldn't wait to touch, build, and explore everything. There were gasps, giggles, and so many \"Look at this!\" moments as they discovered what each new tool could do.\r\n\r\nSince then, our classroom has turned into a space full of curious thinkers and problem-solvers. The magnet sets have become a class favorite; students love experimenting with how the pieces connect and testing how tall they can build before it tips. The marble run sparks endless creativity and teamwork as they design paths and time how long it takes for the marble to reach the end. Our scientific viewers have turned everyday objects into amazing discoveries.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most special is watching my students become more confident as they explore and figure things out on their own. They're learning to ask questions, make predictions, and celebrate mistakes as part of the learning process, something that's been so beautiful to see.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these materials to explore push, pull, and motion in our next science unit. My students are already making predictions about what might happen when we start testing the force of different marble run designs!\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for giving my students the chance to learn in such a joyful, hands-on way. You've brought so much excitement and curiosity into our classroom, and we are so, so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759321948410,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-scholars/9759236/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7693191_orig.png?crop=644,644,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716832813297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7693191"},{"teacherId":7693191,"projectId":9500421,"letterContent":"When our new dollhouse and furniture arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious! Students immediately gathered around, pointing out the tiny details and discussing which pieces belonged in which rooms. During dramatic play, I watched them create entire stories together — families eating dinner, friends visiting each other's homes, and even problem-solving when \"someone spilled juice on the floor.\" These resources have opened up new opportunities for collaboration, language development, and creativity in ways that weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was when a group of students recreated our own classroom community inside the dollhouse. They gave each doll a \"job\" — teacher, student, and helper — and worked together to build routines, showing how much they've learned about roles and relationships.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we'll be connecting dramatic play to our literacy lessons. Students will use the dollhouse to act out stories we read aloud, helping them strengthen comprehension and sequencing skills. 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