{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Rim Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2549994,"projectId":10099661,"letterContent":"These materials will be used during our students' Promotion Celebration on May 21, 2026. Thank you for your generous support and for taking an interest in our classroom. Because of your donation, my Pre-K students will experience a meaningful literacy project that will teach compassion while celebrating their growth as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nAs we read Oh, the Places You'll Go!, students will learn to see the world through the eyes of others by discussing how the character may feel during new, exciting, and sometimes scary experiences. They will reflect on their own feelings about going to kindergarten and talk about how their classmates might feel excited, nervous, or unsure. Through guided conversations, role-play, and sharing personal stories, students will practice recognizing emotions and understanding different perspectives.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help students connect literacy with compassion, showing them that reading and kindness will work together. With your support, my students will not only celebrate where they have been, but will learn how compassion will guide them to where they will go next.","fullyFundedDate":1776707024984,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-compassion-will-take-us/10099661/","projectTitle":"Oh, the Places Compassion Will Take Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2549994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449063534383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nikole-mccoy"},{"teacherId":2549994,"projectId":10006752,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the technology, including our T502 Ink Refill Bottles, which are a critical learning tool in our classroom. Printed visuals are essential for how my students learn and communicate. I create picture schedules, behavior charts, phonics activities, writing practice pages, adapted books, communication boards, assessments, and class-created books. These materials help students understand expectations, develop early literacy skills, and express their ideas in ways that match their developmental needs. Having reliable printer ink allows me to quickly create customized resources that support every learner.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is seeing their learning come to life in colorful, personalized materials. They love recognizing their names, photos, and work in the visuals we use daily. Students are especially proud when we create class books and hands-on projects together—these moments make learning feel meaningful and personal.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who benefit from visual supports have especially connected with these materials. Students who need additional communication and behavior supports are more confident and engaged when they can rely on visual schedules and communication boards. These tools help reduce frustration, increase independence, and allow students to fully participate alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, we can continue printing high-quality, engaging materials that support phonics instruction, kindergarten readiness, writing practice, assessments, visual schedules, behavior supports, adapted books, and hands-on projects. These printed visuals are critical in helping my students understand expectations, express themselves, and fully participate in learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778130914878,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-ink-to-support-visual-learnin/10006752/","projectTitle":"Restocking Ink to Support Visual Learning and Kindergarten Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2549994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449063534383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nikole-mccoy"},{"teacherId":2549994,"projectId":10120317,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now filled with the printed visuals and materials my Early Childhood students rely on every day. We are using the Epson EcoTank ink to create social stories, emotion cards, adapted books, communication boards, and kindness projects that help students understand their own feelings and the feelings of others.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite classroom moments happened during a social-emotional lesson when we read a printed social story about helping a friend who feels sad. After the story, students used EXPO wet-erase markers to create kindness cards and friendship notes for classmates and school staff. Watching students proudly deliver their cards and say kind words like \"I hope you feel happy today\" was incredibly powerful. The packing tape has helped us preserve these projects so we can display kindness reminders all around the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were so excited to choose emotion cards, practice writing with the new markers, and help print our first class book. Many students immediately began pointing to feelings, talking about their own emotions, and asking to make cards for others. The materials made learning feel special, meaningful, and fun.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing our compassion lessons by creating a classroom \"Kindness Book\" filled with social stories, student drawings, and photos of caring actions. Students will practice role-playing how to help others, identify emotions independently, and continue creating kindness projects for our school community. Because of you, my students are building kindergarten readiness while learning how to understand others, show kindness, and practice compassion every single day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1774263794471,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-ink-and-materials-to-teach-co/10120317/","projectTitle":"Restocking Ink and Materials to Teach Compassion Through Visual Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2549994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449063534383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nikole-mccoy"},{"teacherId":2549994,"projectId":10099669,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are using technology in meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways that build both academic skills and compassionate hearts.\r\n\r\nMany donors use technology at home, but in our classroom the Lenovo Tab has become a powerful learning tool that helps students connect reading, social-emotional learning, and real-world understanding. Instead of passive screen time, students use the tablets to watch short educational videos, participate in virtual read-alouds, record their thinking, and create digital projects that show what they've learned. Technology gives my young learners a voice and allows them to express their ideas in ways that match their developmental level.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been exploring Lunar New Year traditions through videos and stories. They were especially engaged while watching videos about compassion and kindness and listening to the virtual read-aloud of The Tray of Togetherness. These experiences helped them understand emotions like pride, excitement, and even homesickness. Students were fascinated by learning about traditions different from their own and loved talking about how celebrating culture helps people feel valued and included.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially flourished with this new technology. Some of my quieter learners, who don't always feel comfortable speaking in large groups, eagerly recorded their thoughts and shared their reflections using the tablets. Others who struggle with writing were excited to draw, create digital greeting cards, and make kindness messages for classmates and families. The technology allowed every child to participate in a way that felt comfortable and successful.\r\n\r\nStudents created digital Lunar New Year greeting cards, welcome messages, and short presentations that celebrated diversity and kindness. Through these activities, they practiced identifying emotions, expressing empathy, and suggesting inclusive actions. I am already seeing growth in compassionate language, respectful behavior, and students' ability to understand different perspectives.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are not only building early academic skills—they are learning how to care for others and celebrate the world around them. Thank you for making this meaningful learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771873698018,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-across-cultures-learning-thr/10099669/","projectTitle":"Compassion Across Cultures: Learning Through Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2549994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449063534383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nikole-mccoy"},{"teacherId":3407125,"projectId":10044262,"letterContent":"The thank‑you note expresses appreciation for the support given during the shirt‑making activity. It highlights how the children enjoyed exploring colors, being creative, and proudly creating their own unique shirts. It conveys gratitude for the involvement and support that helped make the experience meaningful.\r\n\r\n\r\nEach child's shirt became a vibrant reflection of their learning and imagination. Through choosing colors, squeezing bottles, brushing paint, and experimenting with patterns, they strengthened color recognition, fine motor skills, creativity, and understanding of cause and effect. By the end of the activity, every child walked away with a one‑of‑a‑kind shirt—something they created with their own hands and ideas. It's not just a shirt; it's a wearable piece of their growth and artistic expression.","fullyFundedDate":1773838665221,"projectUrl":"project/what-color-is-it/10044262/","projectTitle":"What Color is it?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corbett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3407125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457504763557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/henrietta-corbett"},{"teacherId":10400728,"projectId":10003708,"letterContent":"I am writing with heartfelt gratitude to thank you for supporting our project, \"Maximizing Engagement with Movement and Magnetism.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom, and I am excited to share the impact it has had on my students.\r\nBecause of your contributions, my students now have access to hands-on materials that bring science to life. We have been using magnets, interactive kits, and movement-based activities to explore how forces work in the world around us. Instead of only reading about magnetism, students are now actively testing, predicting, and discovering through real experiences.\r\nOne memorable moment was during a lesson where students used magnets to investigate which objects would attract or repel. Their excitement was incredible—they eagerly tested classroom items, made predictions, and celebrated their discoveries. I watched as students who are usually quiet became leaders, explaining their thinking and guiding their peers. This hands-on experience not only deepened their understanding but also built confidence and curiosity.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Students' eyes lit up, and they could not wait to begin exploring. Many asked, \"Are we really going to use these?\" Their enthusiasm continued throughout each lesson, turning science time into one of the most anticipated parts of our day.\r\nYour support has transformed the way my students learn. They are more engaged, more curious, and more willing to take risks in their learning. You have helped create an environment where students can explore, question, and grow as young scientists.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact on their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769192013776,"projectUrl":"project/maximizing-engagement-with-movement-and/10003708/","projectTitle":"Maximizing Engagement with Movement and Magnetism:","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400728"},{"teacherId":3432422,"projectId":10033570,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project to provide Summer Bridge books for my students! Because of your support, every child in our classroom will head into break with a high-quality workbook to help prevent the summer slide.\r\nResearch shows that summer learning loss is a significant challenge; on average, students can lose about two months of reading skills and two months of math computations over the summer break. This slide often creates a gap that teachers and students must work hard to close every fall.\r\nThese books will give my students a vital opportunity to continue learning and reviewing skills in a fun, manageable way. By practicing just a few minutes a day, they will keep their minds sharp and build the confidence they need to hit the ground running as they enter second grade. Your gift isn't just a book—it's a bridge to their future success.\r\nThank you for investing in these young learners and for valuing their education as much as I do.","fullyFundedDate":1772931269694,"projectUrl":"project/stop-brain-drain-2nd-grade-success-boo/10033570/","projectTitle":"Stop Brain Drain: 2nd Grade Success Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charleston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3432422_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729525593637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-charleston"},{"teacherId":2549994,"projectId":10121387,"letterContent":"Your generosity has opened the door for my students to experience compassion through meaningful, technology-rich learning. Using the Lenovo Tab M11, students are engaging with videos, virtual read-alouds, and interactive discussions that help them explore Lunar New Year traditions and understand the emotions connected to cultural celebrations. Technology allows them to see and hear real stories, making abstract concepts like empathy more concrete. For example, while watching The Way of Togetherness, students were able to pause, discuss, and reflect on how a character might feel celebrating away from extended family, leading to thoughtful responses like, \"They might feel happy but also a little sad.\" These moments show how technology supports deeper understanding, language development, and perspective-taking.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been the opportunity to create their own digital projects. They are especially engaged when using the tablets to design Lunar New Year greeting cards, record messages, and create simple presentations that celebrate others' cultures. The ability to record their voices and see their ideas come to life has increased both motivation and confidence. Several students who are typically more reserved during whole-group discussions have especially warmed to this technology, using the recording features to express their thoughts more freely and clearly. This has provided an inclusive way for all learners to participate and share their understanding.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building on these skills by creating and sharing digital kindness projects that promote inclusion and respect for diverse backgrounds. They will reflect on how recognizing and celebrating others' traditions can help people feel valued and connected. Through ongoing digital reflections and presentations, I am already seeing growth in students' ability to express empathy, use compassionate language, and demonstrate respect for others. Because of your support, my students are not only strengthening their academic and technology skills, but they are also learning how to use those skills to make others feel seen, heard, and appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1772498780712,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-across-cultures-learning-abo/10121387/","projectTitle":"Compassion Across Cultures: Learning About Lunar New Year and More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2549994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449063534383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nikole-mccoy"},{"teacherId":2549994,"projectId":10089808,"letterContent":"Your generosity is making compassion visible, tangible, and meaningful in our classroom. For our Mother's Day community service project, students will be using the donated supplies to create thoughtful gift cups filled with coffee, drinks, and creamers to honor mothers and maternal figures. As we prepared the materials, one student carefully placed items into a cup and said, \"This will help someone feel happy after work,\" showing a clear connection between action and empathy. Through guided discussions, role-play, and hands-on participation, students are not only assembling gifts but also practicing perspective-taking and learning how small acts of kindness can bring comfort to others.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious, immediately asking who they would be helping. Their enthusiasm quickly turned into purpose as they began sorting and organizing supplies, eager to contribute. Next, students will complete and distribute the gift cups while reflecting on the experience through drawings, discussions, and verbal responses. We will continue building on this lesson by connecting their actions to broader ideas of compassion, encouraging them to recognize opportunities to help others in their everyday lives. Through ongoing observation and reflection, I am already seeing increased use of empathetic language, stronger cooperation, and a deeper understanding that compassion is not just something we talk about, but it is something we do.","fullyFundedDate":1771873611724,"projectUrl":"project/giving-back-to-our-community-for-mother/10089808/","projectTitle":"Giving Back to Our Community for Mother’s Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2549994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449063534383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nikole-mccoy"},{"teacherId":2549994,"projectId":10099613,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought compassion to life in our classroom in ways that are both meaningful and lasting. My pre-k students eagerly use the new resources during our daily lessons, especially as we explore \"Quiet Kindness\" during Letter Q week. One powerful moment occurred during a read-aloud when a student noticed a character looking sad and quietly said, \"I think they need a friend,\" then chose to sit beside a classmate who was feeling upset. These materials have helped students connect stories to real-life experiences, using visuals, role-play, and discussion to better understand emotions and perspectives.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and heartfelt. They were especially drawn to the visual supports and hands-on activities, which made learning about feelings more concrete and accessible. As we began creating our \"Compassion Bags,\" students took great care in selecting items and dictating kind messages. Many expressed genuine concern for others, asking thoughtful questions like, \"Who needs this today?\" Their reactions showed not only joy, but a growing awareness of others' needs.\r\n\r\nNext, our class will continue our Quest for Kindness by delivering the compassion bags and reflecting on the impact of our actions. Students will use drawings, voice recordings, and video reflections to describe how others might feel and how their kindness can help. These experiences will deepen their understanding of empathy while strengthening communication and social-emotional skills. Because of your support, my students are not just learning about compassion, they are practicing it in real, meaningful ways that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1771530572724,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-kits-empathy-packs-a-quiet/10099613/","projectTitle":"Compassion Kits & Empathy Packs: A Quiet Kindness Quest","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2549994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449063534383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nikole-mccoy"},{"teacherId":3432422,"projectId":10042620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom store! My first graders are already buzzing with excitement over the new rewards.\r\n\r\nThese items are more than just toys; they are powerful motivators for positive behavior. The watercolor paints and coloring books give our budding artists a creative outlet, while the reward bracelets allow students to wear their achievements with pride. The toy cars and squishy animals provide a fun incentive for students to stay on track, and I can personally vouch that the slime balls are absolutely awesome!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are learning the value of hard work and consistency. As Louisa May Alcott once said, \"A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.\" Your intention to support our classroom has made a lasting impact on these children.\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1772147898840,"projectUrl":"project/the-spotlight-award-celebrating-our-s/10042620/","projectTitle":"The Spotlight Award: Celebrating Our Student of the Week!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charleston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3432422_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729525593637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-charleston"},{"teacherId":3407125,"projectId":10041026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this end‑of‑year project for my students. Your generosity is helping us create a celebration that is not only joyful but deeply meaningful for their growth as young readers and writers. By providing these, Oh, the Places You'll Go! themed tote bags, you've given my students something special to carry their books, their work, and their pride in how far they've come.\r\n\r\nThese bags will be part of a milestone moment, our book‑signing celebration, where each child gets to feel like an author, a graduate, and a learner ready for the next big step. Your support ensures they can take home their materials safely while also feeling celebrated for their hard work.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping make this experience unforgettable. Your kindness truly makes a difference in their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769811733760,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-off-to-kindergarten/10041026/","projectTitle":"We Are Off to Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corbett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3407125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457504763557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/henrietta-corbett"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1396","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":626,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":58,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":52.1,"schoolId":1396,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lake Rim Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lake Rim Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/cumberland-county-schools/lake-rim-elementary-school/1396"}