{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frances W. McClenney Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9650944,"projectId":9665231,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to a wide variety of hands-on math tools—including manipulatives, light boards, and balances—that are transforming the way they understand and engage with math. These resources help bring challenging concepts to life by allowing students to see, touch, and experiment with numbers and relationships. Whether they are exploring patterns on the light boards or comparing quantities on the balances, students are developing stronger, more concrete understanding that builds confidence and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThese new tools have made our math lessons more interactive, inclusive, and exciting. Students collaborate, investigate, and discover new strategies together, turning abstract ideas into meaningful learning experiences. Your donation has created a classroom where every child can access math in a way that works for them—supporting deeper thinking, joyful exploration, and true academic growth. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact it has on our students each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758138478907,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-math-hands-on-learning-with/9665231/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Math: Hands-On Learning With Manipulatives & Light Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754927218171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbutlerk"},{"teacherId":9650944,"projectId":9574804,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom now includes sturdy, easy-to-access organizational shelves that have made an immediate difference for our students. Materials that were once scattered or difficult to find now have a clear, designated home. This simple improvement has brought a sense of order and calm to our learning environment, helping students transition smoothly between activities and stay focused on what matters most—learning.\r\n\r\nThe new shelves have also empowered students to take greater responsibility for their classroom. They can now independently locate the supplies they need and return them neatly when finished, reinforcing important habits of organization and teamwork. Your support has not only transformed our physical space but has also strengthened our classroom culture. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact it has on our students each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755698453515,"projectUrl":"project/organized-independent-tools-for-stude/9574804/","projectTitle":"Organized & Independent: Tools for Student Self-Sufficiency","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754927218171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbutlerk"},{"teacherId":9650944,"projectId":9570332,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has the safe, organized cubby system our students truly needed. For many of our children, having a personal space to store their belongings is more than just convenient—it helps them feel secure, respected, and ready to learn. The new cubbies have created a calm, structured environment where students know exactly where to place their items each morning, reducing stress and setting a positive tone for the day.\r\n\r\nThese cubbies have also encouraged independence and responsibility. Students take pride in caring for their designated space, keeping their materials neat and accessible. This simple addition has transformed our routines, saved valuable learning time, and helped every child feel a stronger sense of ownership within our classroom community. Your contribution made a meaningful difference, and we are deeply grateful for the lasting impact you've had on our students' daily experience.","fullyFundedDate":1755705370009,"projectUrl":"project/safe-organized-cubbies-for-our-studen/9570332/","projectTitle":"Safe & Organized: Cubbies for Our Students’ Belongings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754927218171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbutlerk"},{"teacherId":2303734,"projectId":9283839,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide the tools and supplies we need to keep our instruments in top condition. We were able to get all of our ukuleles set up properly to be easier to play and the students have been enjoying our ukulele unit we started earlier this year. it is great to know that we can now take care of almost any maintenance need that may arise with our classroom ukuleles, without having to worry about writing work orders, getting quotes, etc. We can now be more self sufficient in maintaining our fleet of instruments thanks to the generosity of the donorschoose community.\r\n The students don't always get to see the behind the scenes work that takes place with the instruments (or in many of their classes) but they do benefit greatly from understanding some of the maintenance and care that having an instrument requires. While some of the instruments require only small adjustments, those that will require a more thorough assessment or specific work will be great to show the students as the instruments are assessed, and worked on. We can teach students what to look for, where to look for help, and simple steps they can take to care for their own instruments (when they have their own) while they learn on these school instruments.","fullyFundedDate":1747430088041,"projectUrl":"project/uke-keep-us-playing/9283839/","projectTitle":"Uke Keep Us Playing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-murphy-music"},{"teacherId":10243319,"projectId":9686842,"letterContent":"I and, more importantly, my students, are so incredibly grateful for your donation of a rug to our classroom. They were all so excited when the rug was delivered! They couldn't wait for me to open it and spread it out on the floor so they could sit. \r\n We have been able to all join together on the rug each morning for a moment of mindfulness and connection through morning meeting. We are also able to have read alouds (currently reading Percy Jackson each day), flexible seating for independent work, and a comfortable spot for partner reading.","fullyFundedDate":1758138477781,"projectUrl":"project/community-circle-rug/9686842/","projectTitle":"Community Circle Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10243319_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764201714463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243319"},{"teacherId":2303734,"projectId":9065772,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. We are excited to use these tassels as rewards for our recorder unit this school year. We are using them as a \"belt\" system where students earn each color of \"belt\" by demonstrating mastery of certain musical skills and songs. Our students are excited to demonstrate their skills and show off their abilities.\r\n The cart has been helpful in organizing our materials for easy movement around the school. Since I do not have a classroom, or a dedicated place for storing instruments and materials, having these bins and storage cart is extremely helpful in keeping things organized and easy to find.","fullyFundedDate":1741893149243,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-storage-and-recorder-rewards/9065772/","projectTitle":"Mobile Storage and Recorder Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-murphy-music"},{"teacherId":9615052,"projectId":9680041,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting our \"Clean, Organized, and Motivated: A Safe Space for Learning\" project. The transformation inside our classroom has been incredible. With the new organizational tools and cleaning supplies, my students now walk into a space that feels calm, structured, and truly theirs. They immediately noticed the changes—several students said, \"It looks like a real learning lab now!\"—and they take pride in helping keep everything neat.\r\n\r\nThese items have helped us reset our classroom flow. Students can now quickly grab materials, transition smoothly, and stay focused because clutter and distractions are no longer in the way. One of my small groups even commented that having a clean and organized table helps them \"think better.\" These little moments show how much the environment impacts their confidence and motivation.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my scholars a learning space that allows them to show up as their best selves every day. Your generosity didn't just provide supplies— it helped create a safe, structured classroom environment that truly supports learning, collaboration, and joy. My students and I are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1760726722327,"projectUrl":"project/clean-organized-and-motivated-a-safe/9680041/","projectTitle":"Clean, Organized, and Motivated: a Safe Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615052_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y620&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723058676958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615052"},{"teacherId":9615052,"projectId":9517605,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting my classroom and ensuring my students had the strong start they deserved. The new materials immediately made a difference in our daily routines. My students were so excited when they first saw the supplies—especially the organizational tools and learning resources. They kept saying how \"official\" and \"ready\" they felt walking into the room with everything they needed to learn.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, I've been able to create smoother transitions, more independent work times, and more hands-on practice in both math and reading. One moment that really stood out was during our first week using the new resources: my students were rotating through stations, and one scholar said, \"Ms. Nelson, it finally feels like a real classroom!\" Their confidence increased instantly simply because they had access to the tools that help them learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity lifted a huge weight off our classroom community. You gave my scholars a learning environment where they feel prepared, confident, and capable every single day. Our next steps include continuing to use these materials as part of our structured routines and ensuring every student has what they need to grow academically and socially throughout the year. Thank you for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1760465094219,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-equipping-my-students-fo/9517605/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Equipping My Students for a Successful Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615052_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y620&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723058676958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615052"},{"teacherId":2303734,"projectId":9286223,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our school's music program. These organizers and supplies have been a great help in making materials and supplies easier to find for me, which makes it easier to find for students as well. \r\n The label maker has been a bigger help than I expected. We used it to label the containers first, which makes finding everything easier. Next I labelled instrument carts with what was inside, then started putting labels on instruments for students to more easily identify them, then added descriptions of instrument range, then labelled other instruments, and books. It has been much more useful than initially thought. \r\n Thank you for supporting this project, the music teachers, our students and school.","fullyFundedDate":1747430088071,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9286223/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-murphy-music"},{"teacherId":10160513,"projectId":9550274,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the beautiful rug you helped bring into our classroom. My students' faces absolutely lit up when they saw it for the first time. In our low-income community, simple comforts like this are not taken for granted. Your generosity has turned a regular corner of our classroom into a warm, welcoming space that truly feels like home.\r\n\r\nWe use our rug every day during our community circle — a special time when students can share their feelings, talk about challenges, and support one another. This new space gives them a sense of belonging and safety that every child deserves. It's more than just a rug; it's where laughter is shared, worries are lifted, and connections are made. Thank you for giving my students a place to be seen, heard, and cared for. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom family, and we are so deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755705369874,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-class-somewhere-comfortable/9550274/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Class Somewhere Comfortable to Share Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160513"},{"teacherId":2303734,"projectId":9289777,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project to digitize our music collection. It has helped greatly with being able to share a wide variety of music in our classes. The thumb drives are easy to move with me and plug into my laptop, phone, or the different smart boards around the school. They are also easy to forget sometimes when I leave a classroom, and some of the students have been helpful to remind me when necessary. \r\n The speakers are a great addition as they have a very clear sound and it makes it easier to hear some of the subtle changes within the music when it can be clearly reproduced on the speakers. \r\n We appreciate your generosity towards this small project to help streamline some of our processes and materials for the foreseeable future. Thank you again for your support of our students and their musical journey.","fullyFundedDate":1750110789210,"projectUrl":"project/music-digitized/9289777/","projectTitle":"Music Digitized","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-murphy-music"},{"teacherId":9615052,"projectId":9570920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Children Learn Differently, Help Create Seats That Fit Their Needs!\" Because of your generosity, my students now have flexible seating options that allow them to learn in ways that best fit their needs.\r\nThese new seats have made a huge difference in our classroom—students are more focused, engaged, and eager to learn. They can choose spots that help them feel comfortable and confident, whether they're working independently or collaborating with classmates.\r\nYour kindness has truly transformed our learning space into one that supports every child's unique way of learning. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create a classroom where all learners can thrive!\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nMs. Nelson","fullyFundedDate":1758814123204,"projectUrl":"project/children-learn-differently-help-create/9570920/","projectTitle":"Children Learn Differently, Help Create Seats That Fit Their Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615052_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y620&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723058676958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615052"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34948","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":302,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":88,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.3,"schoolId":34948,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frances W. 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