{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lincoln Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":9601818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the soccer goal and ball for our students. Since adding them to our recess options, the excitement has been incredible. Students immediately organized games, created teams, and invited others to join. It has been wonderful to watch children who may not normally interact connect over a shared love of the game. New friendships have formed simply because someone asked, \"Do you want to play?\"\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, soccer has provided meaningful opportunities for students to practice cooperation, communication, and responsibility. They are learning how to take turns, resolve small conflicts, follow rules, and encourage one another. They've also taken ownership of setting up and putting away the equipment, which builds accountability and pride.\r\n\r\nFrom a teacher's perspective, I am especially grateful to have multiple structured options available at recess. When students have engaging, active choices like soccer, they are more focused on play and teamwork and less likely to get into trouble. Providing positive outlets for energy makes a real difference in behavior and overall school climate. Thank you for investing in our students' social growth, physical activity, and joy. Your generosity is making recess a highlight of the day for so many children.","fullyFundedDate":1758841817915,"projectUrl":"project/goals-on-and-off-the-field/9601818/","projectTitle":"Goals On and Off the Field!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":9935435,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom cleaning supplies. The cordless vacuum, dusting mitts, and other cleaning supplies have made an immediate and meaningful difference in our daily routine. With the cordless vacuum, we can quickly clean up crumbs, dirt, and small messes without dragging out bulky equipment or waiting for custodial support. The dusting mitts and supplies allow students to take ownership of wiping down shelves, desks, and shared spaces. Together, these tools have helped us maintain an organized, welcoming environment that we are proud of.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical cleanliness of the room, these supplies have helped build responsibility and teamwork among my students. We end each day by resetting our space by vacuuming, dusting, and tidying materials so that everything is in place for the next morning. Students understand that a clean classroom supports learning, and they take pride in contributing to that process.\r\n\r\nOn a personal level, your donations have helped me tremendously as a teacher. Knowing that we end each day with a clean, orderly classroom allows me to walk in each morning ready to focus fully on instruction rather than scrambling to reset the room. Starting the day in a fresh, organized space sets a positive tone for both me and my students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where we can learn and thrive every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764695184000,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-hands-on-cleaning/9935435/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning, Hands-On Cleaning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":9051611,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for providing notecards and highlighters to support our morphology instruction. Your generosity has truly transformed how my students understand words. With their own morpheme cards for prefixes, suffixes, and root students are actively building and breaking apart words every day. They aren't just memorizing vocabulary; they're learning how words actually work. I've watched their confidence grow as they use their cards to practice, create new words, and explain meanings with accuracy and pride.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters have been just as impactful. Students use them to identify prefixes, suffixes, and roots directly in authentic texts, making their thinking visible. It's powerful to see them independently highlight word parts while reading and explain how those parts contribute to meaning. This hands-on approach has led to deeper understanding and stronger vocabulary skills across subjects.\r\n\r\nOn a personal level, your donation has also lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I no longer have to search for materials or spend time making and remaking colored copies of word cards. Having consistent, ready-to-use resources allows me to focus fully on instruction and student learning. Thank you for investing in my classroom! Your support is making a meaningful difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1739558960732,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-morphology/9051611/","projectTitle":"Materials for Morphology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":8546741,"letterContent":"Having a Cricut machine has made a big impact on our National Elementary Honor Society by expanding what we're able to create and contribute to the school community. Instead of relying on outside vendors or limiting our ideas, students can now design and produce items themselves. This has allowed us to support grade levels with projects like creating shirts for events and activities, helping build unity and school pride. Being able to design and make these items in-house has also given students a sense of ownership and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut has also strengthened our service efforts. Members have used it to create personalized appreciation cards and small decorative items to recognize teachers and staff. Rather than generic notes, students can thoughtfully design something meaningful, which makes the gesture feel more intentional. It has elevated the quality of our projects while still keeping the focus on service and gratitude.\r\n\r\nOverall, having access to the Cricut has made our Honor Society more creative, more responsive to school needs, and more engaged in hands-on service. It has allowed students to take initiative, collaborate on designs, and see their ideas come to life in ways that directly benefit others in our building.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity in donating to this project! Your willingness to help is noticed and appreciated beyond words!","fullyFundedDate":1723689572624,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-for-change/8546741/","projectTitle":"Cricut for Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":8427783,"letterContent":"Adding They Call Me Guero along with a fresh set of dry erase markers has made a noticeable difference in the classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately drawn to They Call Me Güero because it feels real and relatable. The short, vignette-style poems make it approachable for a range of readers, while still offering depth for discussion. Many students connect to Güero's experiences with identity, family, language, and belonging. For some, it's affirming to see aspects of their own culture and bilingual experiences reflected in literature. For others, it builds empathy and opens up thoughtful conversations. The structure of the book also works well for close reading, analyzing figurative language, and modeling strong personal response writing.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, something as simple as new dry erase markers has improved daily instruction. When students have markers that actually work, participation increases. They're more confident showing their thinking during math practice, responding to comprehension questions, or brainstorming ideas before writing. Quick checks for understanding run more smoothly, and there's less downtime caused by dried-out supplies. It keeps the pace of instruction steady and ensures all students are actively engaged.\r\n\r\nTogether, the addition of a meaningful, high-interest text and reliable classroom materials has strengthened both engagement and instructional flow. Students notice when their classroom is stocked with quality resources—it reinforces that their learning environment matters.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping make this possible in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1722549730201,"projectUrl":"project/background-knowledge-to-grow-readers/8427783/","projectTitle":"Background Knowledge to Grow Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":4481480,"projectId":9951157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my classroom. I have been looking forward to doing this project for several years now. It gives us the opportunity to practice our teamwork, work on following directions, and continue to learn to read and follow directions on a compass while doing orienteering. \r\n\r\nWhile learning and working together we get to spend additional time out doors. The kids love everything about this project. I have seldom seen them work so hard on something that is difficult for them! Many students who struggle with pencil and paper assignments are given an opportunity to shine while completing this activity.\r\n\r\nThank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1766526666174,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-way-learning-through-orien/9951157/","projectTitle":"“Finding Our Way: Learning Through Orienteering\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4481480"},{"teacherId":374204,"projectId":9972281,"letterContent":"Through these texts, students are building essential reading skills such as identifying main ideas, making inferences, analyzing characters, and supporting their thinking with evidence from the text. We are also focusing on vocabulary development and having thoughtful discussions that deepen comprehension and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is an engaging and interactive experience. Students participate in small group discussions, partner reading, and independent reading. You can often see them annotating texts, asking questions, and making connections to their own lives or other books they've read. The classroom is filled with excitement as students eagerly share their thoughts and discoveries.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are now especially enjoying the new books. They are more confident, eager to participate, and proud to talk about what they're reading. Some students have even begun recommending books to their classmates, which has helped build a strong reading community in our room. It's been incredible to watch their enthusiasm for reading grow!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us bring these valuable learning experiences to life!\r\n**as a side not I would encourage everone to read any of the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales books...they are TERRIFIC!","fullyFundedDate":1769464717581,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-of-the-american-revolution/9972281/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages of the American Revolution","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp374204_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071429024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/374204"},{"teacherId":6777692,"projectId":9650043,"letterContent":"We are using the new flexible seating every day during whole-group lessons, small groups, and independent work time. One powerful moment was during a math lesson when students chose seating that helped them focus and collaborate. Students were more comfortable sharing their thinking, stayed engaged longer, and were able to work through challenges with less distraction.\r\n\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately excited and amazed by the new seating options. They felt a sense of ownership and pride in their classroom, and many shared that the seating helped them feel more comfortable and ready to learn. The excitement quickly turned into responsibility as students learned how to use the seating respectfully and appropriately.\r\n\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using the flexible seating to support focus, collaboration, and independence during lessons. We are working toward deeper learning by allowing students to choose seating that best supports their learning needs, which has already led to increased engagement, better discussions, and stronger academic growth. The flexible seating has truly transformed the learning environment for the better.","fullyFundedDate":1764695185106,"projectUrl":"project/flex-zone/9650043/","projectTitle":"Flex Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6777692_orig.jpg?crop=2658,2658,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746232284979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6777692"},{"teacherId":374204,"projectId":9869729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing books about the American Revolutionary War for our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging, age-appropriate texts that bring this pivotal moment in history to life.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping students move beyond memorizing dates and names. They are exploring different perspectives, asking thoughtful questions, and developing a deeper understanding of why the American Revolution mattered—and how its ideas still shape our country today. Many students are especially excited to learn about the people behind the events and to discover that history is full of real stories, struggles, and choices.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on our learning. The books you provided will be used year after year, helping future students build strong reading skills while developing a meaningful connection to American history. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764695184856,"projectUrl":"project/oceans-of-opportunity-careers-beneath-t/9869729/","projectTitle":"Oceans of Opportunity: Careers Beneath the Waves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp374204_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071429024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/374204"},{"teacherId":10033271,"projectId":9401478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. Our students absolutely love the books, sensory table, and aqua tanks. The best part is that these resources will continue to benefit future first graders as they explore ocean topics and build their knowledge.\r\n\r\nThe photos show our 5th-grade buddies reading with us and drawing pictures based on what we've learned. We've been able to share our new books with them, and they've helped guide us through the reading.\r\n\r\nThe aqua tank has completely captivated our students—they would watch it for hours if they could! Even visiting adults have been impressed by it.\r\n\r\nThis project simply wouldn't have been possible without your support. Thank you again for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1755624304810,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-ocean-learning-hands-on-ex/9401478/","projectTitle":"\"Diving Into Ocean Learning: Hands-On Exploration for First Graders\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033271_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749253389956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033271"},{"teacherId":374204,"projectId":9821998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! I am not sure who has had a better time with the ChompSaw (myself or the children) :-). The flexibility and the ease of the ChompSaw has stirred creativity and collaboration that I have not seen in my classroom so far this year. \r\n\r\nThey are learning the importance of some math skills that previously they may not have seen the value of. They are learning how they can combine arcs, circles and straight edges to make a project. The children's excitement is spillng into the school and we are sharing our knowledge with others.\r\n\r\nOnce again thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1762279504524,"projectUrl":"project/building-tomorrows-innovators-a-stem-m/9821998/","projectTitle":"Building Tomorrow’s Innovators: a Stem Materials Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp374204_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071429024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/374204"},{"teacherId":374204,"projectId":9213166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Your generous support has made it possible for my students to engage in hands-on, meaningful multiplication activities. By integrating these engaging and evidence-based strategies, we are strengthening our foundational math skills and building confidence in solving more complex problems.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping my students see math in new and exciting ways, and I am so grateful for the opportunities you've made possible in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1746551527477,"projectUrl":"project/multiplying-our-way-to-math-success/9213166/","projectTitle":"Multiplying our way to Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp374204_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071429024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/374204"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19968","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":350,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":85,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.4,"schoolId":19968,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lincoln Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lincoln Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/huntington-county-community-schools/lincoln-elementary-school/19968"}