{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Rim Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2549994,"projectId":9919031,"letterContent":"This project brought The Polar Express to life in a way that deeply enriched my students' learning and joy. Through the read-aloud and movie experience, students practiced key literacy skills such as identifying story elements, sequencing events, analyzing character traits, and exploring figurative language and theme. The quote, \"The bell still rings for all who truly believe,\" sparked meaningful discussions about imagination, confidence, and believing in oneself, helping students connect literature to their own lives.\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive, engaging, and community-centered. Students gather together to listen, discuss, act out scenes, and respond through movement, conversation, and creative expression. Watching the movie alongside the text allowed students to compare versions, deepen comprehension, and talk about fantasy versus reality, all while staying fully engaged in the story's magic.\r\nSeveral students who are typically quiet or hesitant readers were especially excited during this experience. Dressing up, enjoying hot chocolate, and participating in the celebration helped them feel confident and included, which led to increased participation in discussions and story retelling. This project didn't just support literacy; it created lasting memories, strengthened classroom community, and reminded every child that learning can be joyful, magical, and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1764684785747,"projectUrl":"project/the-bell-rings-for-those-who-truly-belie/9919031/","projectTitle":"The Bell Rings for Those Who Truly Believe","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":9891477,"letterContent":"Since receiving these resources, our classroom has felt refreshed, comfortable, and more organized. Students help use the mop pads during our daily clean-up routine, taking pride in keeping our shared space safe and tidy. The fans have made a noticeable difference during warmer days. Students remain calmer, more focused, and able to stay engaged during lessons and center time without discomfort.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were excited and eager to explore them. They immediately noticed the improved airflow and happily helped organize supplies using the desk organizers and trash cans. The wet-erase markers quickly became a favorite during small-group instruction, where students practice writing, problem-solving, and drawing responses on reusable surfaces, making learning interactive and fun.\r\nThese resources are supporting our next steps in learning by strengthening independence and collaboration. As we continue hands-on projects in literacy, math, and inquiry-based centers, students are able to independently access materials, follow smooth routines, and focus on learning rather than logistics. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is a welcoming, well-equipped environment where students feel confident, capable, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764693647039,"projectUrl":"project/clean-comfortable-and-ready-to-learn/9891477/","projectTitle":"Clean, Comfortable, and Ready to Learn: Restocking Our Classroom Essentials","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":9890838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our STEM resources. Your gift is already making a noticeable difference in our classroom and sparking excitement every day.\r\n\r\nThe connector building sets have become a classroom favorite. Students work together to design and test towers, bridges, and imaginative creations that reinforce teamwork, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving. The engineering tube straws are perfect for trying new structural ideas — children experiment with shapes, load-bearing designs, and simple prototypes, learning engineering habits of mind as they iterate and improve their models.\r\n\r\nThe science teacher resource book is an invaluable guide. It has helped me plan fresh, hands-on lessons that keep students engaged and curious. The ready-made activities and clear explanations let me focus on facilitating exploration and extending students' thinking rather than spending hours creating new materials.\r\n\r\nWe'll use the pattern blocks regularly during math station time to build fluency with shapes, fractions, and symmetry. These manipulatives support visual reasoning and give students a concrete way to explore abstract math ideas. And when we study rocks and Earth science, the kids are thrilled to create a fizzy volcano — a memorable, hands-on experiment that brings scientific concepts to life and sparks questions about chemical reactions and geology.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provides materials but also expands learning opportunities: more collaboration, deeper investigation, and joyful discovery. These resources help us build a classroom where students can try, fail, revise, and succeed — essential skills for lifelong learners.\r\n\r\n\"Giving to children plants seeds of possibility that grow for a lifetime.\"","fullyFundedDate":1763582807779,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-engineers-big-ideas-classroom-ste/9890838/","projectTitle":"Tiny Engineers, Big Ideas: Classroom STEM Kits","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":3432422,"projectId":9938467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom supply project. We are deeply grateful for your generosity — a heartfelt thank you for the new dry erase boards to replace our worn ones, the dry erase markers, and the chart paper. These supplies make a real difference for our students every day.\r\n\r\nThe new dry erase boards will let small groups practice reading skills, write and revise responses quickly, and share thinking with classmates. In science, students will use the boards to draw observations, sketch models, and record hypotheses during experiments. In math, the boards give every student space to solve problems, show their work, and try multiple strategies without wasting paper. The markers and chart paper will help us create clear anchor charts, model strategies, and celebrate student work — all of which boost understanding and engagement across reading, science, and math.\r\n\r\nPlease know your support directly enriches learning and helps every child succeed. As a reminder of the power of your gift:\r\n\r\n\"Giving to children is an investment that returns a lifetime of possibility.\"","fullyFundedDate":1764723407568,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-write-shine-first-grade-supply-r/9938467/","projectTitle":"Wipe, Write, Shine: First Grade Supply Renewal","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":9564970,"projectId":9682834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the great resources you provided my students with autism. My students were introduced to sensory activities geared toward their individual needs. Students in class were able to use their fine motor skills to put together puzzles, 3-D projects using blocks and a variety of manipulatives that capture their skills.\r\n\r\nMany students in my class struggle with interacting within a lesson, with these toys and all the wonderful stem books gives students the opportunity to learn at their own pace and have fun at the same time.\r\n\r\nThank you for all you have done for my students and my school communities.","fullyFundedDate":1758203023113,"projectUrl":"project/stem-exploration/9682834/","projectTitle":"STEM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9564970"},{"teacherId":4289438,"projectId":9523984,"letterContent":"Thank you for sponsoring us as using Scholastic News in my third grade classroom has had a powerful impact on my students' reading, critical thinking and real-world understanding. These engaging, age-appropriate nonfiction magazines help students strengthen essential literacy skills such as identifying the main idea, using text features, and summarizing. Each issue exposes students to meaningful science, social studies and current event topics deepen their background knowledge and spark curiosity. The articles also promote thoughtful discussions, build media literacy, and support social-emotional learning by highlighting themes like teamwork, perseverance, and empathy.\r\n With ready to use digital print resources, Scholastic News allows me to meet the needs of diverse learners and provide high quality instruction. This resource has helped my students to become confident, informed, and excited readers. Thank you again for partnering in education!","fullyFundedDate":1758202731776,"projectUrl":"project/reading-beyond-the-walls/9523984/","projectTitle":"Reading Beyond the Walls","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4289438_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762653683204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pammie-parker"},{"teacherId":3407125,"projectId":9478565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Although we were not able to receive iPads, we are truly grateful for the Chromebooks and headphones provided through your donation. These tools are making a tremendous difference for our preschoolers every day.\r\n\r\nNow, my students can access technology during center time, explore new educational websites, and use a variety of apps that support their learning in Literacy, Math, and Language acquisition. Having their own Chromebooks and headphones means they can focus better, engage more deeply in their activities, and spend more time problem-solving and creating without the worry of constantly sharing or waiting for their turn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is opening up new avenues of learning for our little ones and giving them the chance to build critical skills that will prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond. Thank you for helping us create a more engaging, interactive, and supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757514297514,"projectUrl":"project/developmentally-appropriate-tech/9478565/","projectTitle":"Developmentally Appropriate Tech!","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":3407125,"projectId":9366134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! With your help, my little ones will now have the opportunity to record their activities and interactions during center time, allowing them to see themselves in action and reflect on their learning and development in a fun, meaningful way. The new equipment will enable us to capture those special moments—whether they involve singing, dancing, or engaging in creative play- and share these memorable experiences with their families.\r\n\r\nYour gift not only gives us the tools to make learning more engaging and interactive but also helps to create a positive and comfortable environment. The addition of the Bladeless Tower Fan ensures that our classroom remains cool and comfortable, allowing students to focus on their educational journey without distraction.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our future generation and for making a difference in the lives of our students. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1755709165495,"projectUrl":"project/i-see-you-looking/9366134/","projectTitle":"I See You Looking!","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":2549994,"projectId":9793328,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has blossomed into a vibrant, hands-on STEAM Art space where creativity, exploration, and learning intertwine every single day. The materials you provided, tissue paper, Play-Doh, foam sheets, LEGO® pieces, coloring books, and more, have completely transformed how my students express themselves and interact with the world around them.\r\n\r\nMany donors love books, but may not realize that in Pre-K, reading begins long before children read words. The new coloring books and craft materials help introduce essential pre-reading skills, such as:\r\n•\tFine motor control, which strengthens the muscles needed for handwriting\r\n•\tVisual discrimination, noticing shapes, patterns, and details important for letter recognition\r\n•\tSequencing and following the steps, which support comprehension\r\n•\tVocabulary growth, as children talk about colors, textures, tools, and their creations\r\nDuring art projects and coloring time, students practice describing what they see and create stories about their artwork. These early literacy behaviors set the foundation for future reading success.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active, joyful, and connected to hands-on learning. We introduce books related to our STEAM themes, whether we're building dinosaurs, exploring shapes, or designing snowflakes, and then bring those stories to life through art. A book about winter weather becomes paper snowflakes; a story about building becomes LEGO® models; a book about feelings becomes Play-Doh faces with different expressions. Students learn that books spark imagination, creativity, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nSeveral students gravitate toward the coloring books, spending extra time adding details and telling stories about their pictures. One student who is usually hesitant to speak now proudly narrates what he created, pointing out shapes and letters he recognizes. Another student who often struggles to focus has found calm and concentration through Play-Doh and foam crafts, staying engaged for longer periods than ever before. Our budding engineers absolutely love the LEGO® pieces. You can often hear them discussing how to balance structures, count blocks, or recreate buildings from stories we've read.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now see themselves as artists, builders, readers, and thinkers. The materials you funded bring joy and confidence to our mornings and structure and creativity to our afternoons. You haven't just supplied art tools, you've opened doors to imagination, discovery, and early literacy development. Thank you for believing in our youngest learners and helping them see that creativity is a powerful part of learning in every subject.","fullyFundedDate":1760831174740,"projectUrl":"project/put-the-a-in-our-steam-projects/9793328/","projectTitle":"Put the A in Our STEAM Projects","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":9818824,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a place where students not only learn but also feel cared for, respected, and supported in their daily lives. The hygiene supplies, laundry pods, warm-weather accessories, and comfort items you provided immediately made a powerful impact on both the emotional and physical well-being of my students.\r\n\r\nWe created a \"Care Corner\" where students can discreetly pick up hygiene items, fresh clothing, or warm accessories whenever they need them. One of our first-class projects was assembling hygiene kits. Students took great pride in organizing soaps, wipes, and brushes while talking about why helping others matters. As they worked, one student said, \"Everyone deserves to feel clean and comfortable,\" a moment that captured exactly what this project is about.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were excited and relieved. Several students immediately noticed the warm-weather items and asked if they could take extras home for siblings. Others were thrilled by the spin chairs, which quickly became tools for helping students self-regulate and stay focused. But the most meaningful reaction came from a student who quietly said, \"Now I won't have to worry if my clothes aren't clean.\" Your support replaced embarrassment with confidence.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve deeper learning about empathy and responsibility. Students will continue writing reflection journals about how it feels to help others, and they will work in small groups to keep our Care Corner organized and welcoming. We're beginning a kindness challenge where students look for ways big and small to make someone's day easier. These projects help shift their thinking from sympathy to action, reinforcing that they have the power to make a difference in their community.\r\n\r\nYour donation was more than just a purchase of supplies; it was an investment in dignity, compassion, and belonging. Thank you for giving my students the chance to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1762887369618,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-health-and-hope-for-every-stud/9818824/","projectTitle":"Hygiene, Health, and Hope for Every Student!","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":9822217,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into an energetic community of early readers. The Heggerty Pre-K Phonemic Awareness Curriculum, ABC Letter Cards, and Alphabet Chart have given my students the tools they need to build strong early literacy foundations, and the results are already shining through.\r\nMany people love books, but not everyone knows what it takes to prepare a child to read one. The new materials you funded introduce the essential skills behind reading: identifying rhyming words, blending and segmenting sounds, recognizing beginning sounds, and developing confident letter knowledge. These may seem like small steps, but together they form the backbone of literacy. Without these early skills, students struggle later; with them, they soar.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading doesn't just happen during story time; it comes alive throughout the day. We use the Heggerty lessons each morning to warm up our \"listening ears,\" practicing how to hear sounds in playful, age-appropriate ways. The ABC Letter Cards and Alphabet Chart have become student favorites; children point to letters during centers, match cards to objects around the room, and proudly identify letters in their names. Even our English language learners are using these visuals to connect new sounds and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nOne student who has spoken very little since the start of the year now eagerly participates during our Heggerty warm-ups, shouting out beginning sounds with a huge smile. Another student who struggled to remember letters now confidently leads the class in our daily alphabet routine. These small victories happen because the right tools are in their hands, and yours are the hands that placed them there.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping my learners build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they will carry with them for years to come. Thank you for believing in them and giving them this powerful head start.","fullyFundedDate":1760703036580,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-with-heggerty/9822217/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers with Heggerty!","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":9711903,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous gift to our classroom. Because of your support, our recess has been transformed — and my first graders (our little Champs!) could not be happier.\r\n\r\nThe new tug-of-war rope and the giant parachute are already favorites. Watching students work together to make the parachute billow and coordinating pulls in tug-of-war has been a joy — these activities build teamwork, stamina, and large motor skills in ways that are playful and powerful. The throw-and-catch balls and ring-toss games have improved hand-eye coordination and confidence, and the jump ropes help students build endurance and rhythm. Our new sand toys have opened up imaginative play and cooperative building during recess.\r\n\r\nYour gift doesn't just buy equipment — it creates opportunities for kids to practice sharing, supporting one another, and trying new physical challenges. One of our students summed it up perfectly: \"Giving makes our classroom brighter.\" That simple sentiment reflects the heart of what you've made possible.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping our students play, grow, and learn together.","fullyFundedDate":1762010237316,"projectUrl":"project/recess-revolution-games-that-bring-ever/9711903/","projectTitle":"Recess Revolution: Games That Bring Everyone Together","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"}],"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","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":51.7,"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"}