{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kernersville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4831969,"projectId":10541309,"letterContent":"I am just so thankful to have your support of my most recent Donor's Choose project to supply Smarties Candy Rolls to our school. These candies will go to stock our \"Good Behavior Store.\" Students will have the opportunity to shop each month for prizes for making wise behavior choices while at school!\r\n\r\nThank you for your belief in my project and your support of public schools. Schools simply could not provide for students without the support of our community. Please know how much your kindness is appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1788186251269,"projectUrl":"project/smarties-for-super-smart-choices/10541309/","projectTitle":"Smarties For Super Smart Choices!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine-Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4831969_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506526138657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-valentineturner"},{"teacherId":4831969,"projectId":10541365,"letterContent":"I am blown away with your generosity! I was beyond grateful to learn that my recent donor's choose to restock our class birthday bucket had been fully funded! When the lovely items arrived they immediately went into our birthday bucket and the students are having a fun time waiting for their turn to visit the birthday bucket to pick out a prize!\r\n\r\nThank you for your belief in my project and your support of public schools. We simply could not provide what we do for our students without your help!\r\n\r\nSo thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1788186250925,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-class-birthday-bucket/10541365/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our Class Birthday Bucket!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine-Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4831969_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506526138657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-valentineturner"},{"teacherId":7236782,"projectId":10480790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose and for making it possible for my students to have access to new watercolor supplies! Your generosity means so much to me and to my elementary art students. Because of your kindness, my students will have the opportunity to explore color, experiment with painting techniques, and create artwork that allows their imaginations to shine.\r\nThese supplies will be used for a wide variety of projects throughout the school year. Students may create colorful landscapes, painted self-portraits, nature-inspired artwork, abstract paintings, illustrations, and imaginative scenes. Each project gives them another opportunity to make choices and develop their own artistic voice.","fullyFundedDate":1787585144092,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-watercolors/10480790/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Watercolors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahlstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236782_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692711125671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7236782"},{"teacherId":7236782,"projectId":9977549,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me provide my students with materials that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Because of you, my students can explore a wider range of colors, learn new artistic techniques, and create artwork that reflects their individual personalities and imaginations.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support of our art classroom. Every colorful creation made with these markers will be a reminder of the generosity that made this project possible. Thank you for helping my students create boldly, experiment fearlessly, and discover the joy of being artists!","fullyFundedDate":1778029435612,"projectUrl":"project/blending-brilliance-alcohol-markers-for/9977549/","projectTitle":"Blending Brilliance- Alcohol Markers for Student Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahlstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236782_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692711125671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7236782"},{"teacherId":44887,"projectId":10171542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide these supplies for our classroom! The paper towels, colored pencils, and headphones may seem like simple things, but they are items we use all the time. Having them available means my students can get right to work instead of worrying about whether we have enough supplies.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially helpful during independent work and digital activities. Students can listen to directions, reading programs, and lessons without distracting the people around them. The colored pencils have also been put to good use for diagrams, science work, and creative projects. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more organized, comfortable, and productive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1777997205025,"projectUrl":"project/set-our-third-graders-up-for-success/10171542/","projectTitle":"Set Our Third Graders Up for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp44887_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537558456341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennylowry"},{"teacherId":44887,"projectId":10170966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide these school supplies for my students! Having plenty of pencils, erasers, folders, glue sticks, scissors, and dry erase materials means that my students can come into the classroom and get started without worrying about whether they have what they need.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem like small things, but we use them constantly. A pencil that works, a folder to keep papers organized, or a dry erase marker for practicing a math problem can make a big difference in a student's day. I especially appreciate having extras available so that running out of a supply doesn't have to become a distraction or an embarrassment for a student.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me make sure my students can start the school year feeling prepared and ready to learn. Your generosity is helping take one more worry off their shoulders and allowing them to focus on being third graders!","fullyFundedDate":1776094165162,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-back-to-school-supplies/10170966/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Back-to-School Supplies for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp44887_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537558456341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennylowry"},{"teacherId":44887,"projectId":10073757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom a little more fun and a lot more cozy! My students were so excited when they saw all of the new things for our classroom. The little animals were an instant hit, and the fossils and bugs have already found their way into our science conversations. The galaxy lights and cloud light covers have also made a big difference in the feel of our room. The kids love coming in and seeing the lights on, and it gives our classroom a much calmer feeling during the day.\r\n\r\nWe have also started making our own \"motivation jars.\" The students helped mix the glitter and choose names like Spare Courage, Extra Focus, Math Magic, and Quiet Bravery. They think the names are hilarious, but they also really like having something they can look at when they are frustrated with a hard problem or need a little encouragement. Our little desk animals have become learning buddies, too. Students read to them, explain their math thinking to them, and sometimes just keep them nearby while they work. I love seeing students who might be hesitant to answer in front of the class confidently explain something to their little animal first.\r\n\r\nWe are still finding new ways to use the materials as we move through the year. The bugs and fossils will be especially useful during our science lessons, and the small animals will continue to be part of our everyday classroom routines. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my students can be comfortable, curious, and just a little bit silly while they learn. They really do enjoy having a classroom that feels like *their* special place.","fullyFundedDate":1774454904318,"projectUrl":"project/where-learning-feels-magical-and-bravery/10073757/","projectTitle":"Where Learning Feels Magical and Bravery Grows","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp44887_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537558456341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennylowry"},{"teacherId":4831969,"projectId":10486780,"letterContent":"Please know how so very thankful I am to have all the Smarties Candy Rolls to help promote good student choices and behavior! Your kindness helped to purchase enough of these candies to stock our Good Behavior PBIS Store for well over a month! Wow!\r\n\r\nThank you for your belief in my project and your overall hope for students of public education! There is no way schools can provide for students without the support and care of the community that surrounds us!\r\n\r\nYour kindness will not be forgotten. Know that your goodness will impact around 600 students this school year. Thanks for helping to make school a good and positive place to learn and grow, both academically and socially!","fullyFundedDate":1787584894984,"projectUrl":"project/be-a-smartie/10486780/","projectTitle":"Be A Smartie!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine-Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4831969_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506526138657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-valentineturner"},{"teacherId":2830821,"projectId":10288135,"letterContent":"We are so appreciative for your generosity in giving to our Ukulele Program at Kernersville Elementary!\r\n\r\nWith this contribution, we now have enough ukuleles for every student in our classes to have an instrument. This gives all students hands-on learning as we work together, in small groups, and individually to learn how to make music with the ukulele.\r\n\r\nStudents are so excited for the new ukuleles. In years past, we used one ukulele in a groups of 3-4 students. When we opened the ukuleles, I allowed students to count the total number of instruments and they realized that we had enough for even my largest class at 30 students. Needless to say, they were so excited as they realized they wouldn't always have to take turns. \r\n\r\nAs we dive into our school year, we will use the ukuleles for learning how to play chords, simple songs, accompany class songs, and even some pop songs that students want to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1779234786763,"projectUrl":"project/uke-can-make-music/10288135/","projectTitle":"Uke Can Make Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2830821"},{"teacherId":9697188,"projectId":10315439,"letterContent":"Receiving a brand-new classroom rug through this DonorsChoose project has made a wonderful impact on my new first grade classroom. After switching grade levels and moving into a new classroom, there were several important materials and resources that I needed to create a welcoming and comfortable learning environment for my students. The rug has quickly become a special part of our classroom where students gather for morning meetings, whole-group lessons, read-alouds, class discussions, and community-building activities. Having a clean, comfortable space where my first graders can come together has helped create a warm sense of belonging and has made our classroom feel like a true learning community. I am incredibly grateful to the generous community members who supported this project and helped provide something my students will use and enjoy every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1780509910811,"projectUrl":"project/a-soft-spot-for-big-learning/10315439/","projectTitle":"A Soft Spot for Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pelletier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697188_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780191603550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697188"},{"teacherId":3703,"projectId":10218275,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for donating towards my Reading Made Fun Project. I was able to receive a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card through this funding. Teachers Pay Teachers is an open online marketplace where teachers can purchase lesson plans and other course materials to use in the classroom. I have been able to purchase fun and engaging activities that the kids are able to do with some high-interest books I have in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe kids just finished one of the activities the other day and they really enjoyed it. With these resources, I am able to differentiate my teaching which better meets the needs of all of my students.\r\n\r\nMy second graders will benefit from these activities now and for years to come by learning to be lifelong readers. Thank you for your support and for believing in the importance of education!","fullyFundedDate":1777944669568,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-reading-fun-engaging/10218275/","projectTitle":"Help Make Reading Fun & Engaging","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bullard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bullard2"},{"teacherId":3703,"projectId":10191934,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards my project! My students were so excited when they saw the packages arrive! They were even more excited when I told them that they were going to be able to earn the items through a mock store situation.\r\n\r\nThis hands-on experience enabled them to learn about financial literacy. Using the mock store helped the students learn about things such as wants/needs, scarcity, supply/demand, and spending/saving. They had so much fun learning in an engaging way about these topics.\r\n\r\nThey were motivated to earn class cash in order to purchase the items. This gave my students the opportunity to learn about managing inventory, calculating costs, and determining prices.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support! 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