{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Long Neck Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9718823,"projectId":9817000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the items that you funded! Using games, snacks, prize box items, and small toys as incentives has played an important role in motivating my students to engage more actively in literacy instruction. When students know there is a fun reward tied to their effort, they are more willing to participate, stay focused, and challenge themselves with difficult reading and writing tasks. Literacy games, in particular, have made learning more interactive and enjoyable by reinforcing phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension skills in a hands-on way. This positive learning environment has helped reduce anxiety around assessments and encouraged students to view reading as something exciting rather than intimidating.\r\n\r\nIn addition, incentive-based systems have supported consistent improvement in student performance and overall literacy scores. By setting clear goals and offering tangible rewards such as snacks or prize box items for meeting benchmarks, students have developed stronger work habits and a greater sense of accountability. Small toys and recognition prizes have also helped celebrate progress, boosting student confidence and reinforcing the value of persistence and effort. As a result, students have shown noticeable growth in reading fluency, comprehension, and test performance, demonstrating that strategic incentives can be a powerful tool for both motivation and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1760312274119,"projectUrl":"project/goal-setting-rewards/9817000/","projectTitle":"Goal Setting Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9718823_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731079412042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9718823"},{"teacherId":1105728,"projectId":9823584,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students have been able to enjoy meaningful learning experiences that truly make a difference in their day-to-day school lives.\r\n\r\nThe items you donated have already become a favorite part of our classroom routine. Students are excited, engaged, and motivated as they use them during lessons and activities. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm grow as they explore, create, and learn in new ways. Your support has helped foster a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged and valued.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity has had a direct and lasting impact on our students. On behalf of our entire class, thank you for investing in their education and helping make our classroom a place where learning is joyful and inspiring.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nAllison Marvel","fullyFundedDate":1760394399389,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-leaders/9823584/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marvel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1105728_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760181564553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1105728"},{"teacherId":10309851,"projectId":9824420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the contribution to our classroom! It has made such a difference in our classroom. My students have been so excited to use the new materials your donation provided. \r\n\r\nMy students are more excited to read in the library with the new floor chairs. They have also enjoyed reading the new books, especially the Henry and Mudge book. My students have also enjoyed using the letters to create words as we work on phonics skills in small groups.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for donating towards these much needed supplies. My students and I thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760401633142,"projectUrl":"project/miss-schaffers-literacy-and-flexible-se/9824420/","projectTitle":"Miss Schaffer's Literacy and Flexible Seating Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309851"},{"teacherId":10308777,"projectId":9817707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! The donated bean bag has transformed our cozy literacy corner, giving students a comfortable spot to curl up with a book during independent reading. Our new wobble seats, donut seats, and carpet spots are supporting flexible seating throughout the room, helping students who need movement to focus during lessons. We are also using our new Junie B. Jones books during small-group read-alouds, and students are absolutely loving following her adventures together.\r\nWhen my students first saw the bean bag, wobble seats, and donut seats, their faces lit up. Many immediately asked, \"Can I try that one?\" They were so excited to have real choices about where and how they learn. When I introduced the Junie B. Jones books, several students gasped and said, \"Those are my favorite!\" Watching them eagerly gather around for our read-alouds has been such a joyful moment.\r\nRight now, we are using the flexible seating to support literacy centers, partner reading, and writing time, while the Junie B. Jones books are helping us build fluency, comprehension, and a love for reading in small groups. Our next steps include using the cozy bean bag corner as a space for students to self-select books and track their reading goals. Your donation has created a warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment, and it will continue to benefit students all year. Thank you for believing in our kids and supporting their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1760372224393,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-literacy/9817707/","projectTitle":"Cozy Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10308777"},{"teacherId":9428077,"projectId":9815804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for reading supplies. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has access to books and materials that will inspire a love of reading, strengthen literacy skills, and open the door to new ideas and imagination. These resources will help create a warm, engaging learning environment where every student feels excited and confident to read, learn, and grow.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a direct and meaningful impact on our students' daily learning experiences. Seeing their excitement as they explore new books and use these supplies is truly priceless, and it would not have been possible without you. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and for investing in their future—your generosity is helping shape young readers and lifelong learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760372343830,"projectUrl":"project/growing-great-readers/9815804/","projectTitle":"Growing Great Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428077_orig.jpg?crop=1361,1361,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704729642588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428077"},{"teacherId":10324708,"projectId":9848938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project, Building a Community of Readers: Book Clubs for Growing Minds. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging books that are helping them grow not only as readers, but as thinkers and collaborators.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the books, our classroom has transformed into a true community of readers. Students are excited to meet in book clubs, share ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and make meaningful connections to the stories they read. I've seen even reluctant readers become more confident and eager to participate as they discuss characters, themes, and perspectives with their peers. \r\n\r\nThese book clubs have strengthened reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills while fostering a love of reading. Most importantly, students feel valued and heard as they share their thoughts and learn to respectfully listen to others. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact. You've helped create an environment where students feel motivated, empowered, and inspired to grow as readers everyday. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763758118056,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-community-of-readers-book-cl/9848938/","projectTitle":"Building a Community of Readers: Book Clubs for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willits","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324708"},{"teacherId":10309896,"projectId":9821548,"letterContent":"Because of this project, reading in our classroom has transformed from something students do into something they truly experience. The new texts allow students to learn essential skills like fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development, and think deeper about characters, themes, and author's choices. With our novel sets—Holes, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Front Desk—students are learning how to sustain attention across longer texts, engage in meaningful discussions in groups, annotate thoughtfully, and make connections within and across stories. The CKLA trade books give students access to high-quality, engaging texts that reinforce the ELA skills we practice daily, while the ancient civilizations posters support background knowledge that strengthens comprehension across subjects.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks collaborative, comfortable, and joyful. Students choose flexible seating cushions for independent reading and actively interact with texts using highlighters, Post-its, and transparent sticky notes. Instead of passively reading, students are marking their thinking, asking questions, and revisiting ideas. The magnetic lined paper has made writing instruction clearer and more accessible, helping students see exactly how strong notes can help support learning. \r\n\r\nStudents are more engaged and invested in their learning now. A particular few are deeply invested in our novels, eagerly predicting what will happen next or connecting characters' struggles to their own lives. Special moments have been created by the impact of your generosity. These materials didn't just add books to our shelves—they gave my students confidence, ownership, and a genuine love for reading. Thank you for helping make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760356484079,"projectUrl":"project/delawares-literacy-emergencyturning-th/9821548/","projectTitle":"Delaware’s Literacy Emergency—Turning the Page Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10309896_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760315462940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309896"},{"teacherId":10313318,"projectId":9831966,"letterContent":"Thank you! The hands-on resources you donated are essential to meeting my students' unique learning needs. Many of the students I work with experience difficulty with emotional regulation and require instruction that is both interactive and consistently reinforced throughout their instructional day. The donated materials allow students to actively engage while learning and practicing essential reading and emotional skills. \r\nOur classroom often serves as a supplemental space where students can come to re-regulate, feel supported and continue their academic learning. Because of your support we are better able to meet both the academic and emotional needs of our students in a meaningful way. \r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact on our classroom and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760713277037,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-and-social-emotional-needs/9831966/","projectTitle":"Literacy and Social Emotional Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emmett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10313318"},{"teacherId":10212109,"projectId":9843380,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project, \"Get ready to Read!\" Your generosity has already impacted many students from different grade levels and has provided me with new learning tools to help foster reading for each child. \r\n\r\nMy second and third graders were most excited about the All-in-One Magnetic Phonics Kits. They enjoy being able to create, spell, and read words as we work on words with specific word patterns. \"This is so cool!\" and \"This is so fun!\" are some of the comments I've heard students make. We have also enjoyed playing the Splash Reading Games in multiple grade levels. Students choose their \"chip\" to read words with anticipation of who will pick the \"Splash!\" and have to return all their \"chips\". \r\n\r\nStudents will continue to develop life-long literacy skills with all the materials as the year progresses. Students in grades four and five will work on vocabulary and comprehension skills using the Vocabulary Practice Cards, the Comprehension Practice Cards, and reading novels.","fullyFundedDate":1760981107207,"projectUrl":"project/get-ready-to-read/9843380/","projectTitle":"Get Ready to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10212109"},{"teacherId":10314064,"projectId":9833674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. We have already begun using the new resources in meaningful and exciting ways. My students are using the literacy and sensory materials during small-group rotations, and one of our favorite moments so far has been a hands-on literacy station where students used the new tools to build words, practice sounds, and strengthen fine-motor skills. These materials have helped create a more engaging and purposeful learning environment where every child can participate confidently.\r\n\r\n When my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with pure excitement. Many of them immediately began exploring the textures, colors, and activities, and several students expressed how \"fun\" learning felt with these new tools. For many of my learners, especially those who benefit from movement and sensory input, these resources made the classroom feel more welcoming and accessible. Their enthusiasm has carried over into each lesson, and it has been such a joy to witness.\r\n\r\n Looking ahead, our class is preparing to begin a new literacy project where students will use the materials to strengthen their reading fluency, comprehension, and foundational skills. The sensory items will continue to support regulation and focus, helping students stay engaged during longer tasks. Thanks to your kindness, my students are taking important next steps in becoming more confident readers and independent learners. We are so grateful that you chose to invest in our classroom and help create these meaningful learning experiences.\r\nThank you again for making such a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1760965509283,"projectUrl":"project/ms-abbott-bc-setting-classroom-project/9833674/","projectTitle":"Ms. Abbott B/C Setting Classroom Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abbott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314064"},{"teacherId":8927188,"projectId":9836225,"letterContent":"Our elementary students are having a blast with the items you have generously contributed! They are practicing teamwork, organization, responsibility and storytelling. Grades K through 5 enjoy the free play creative opportunities your gifts provided.\r\n\r\nIt is incredible to witness the magic of imagination and play. I have no doubt they will use the skills they are practicing as they grow! Our students spend so much time working hard in their classrooms, in Library they can relax, explore and learn without realizing it.\r\n\r\nHeartfelt and sincere thank you for your gifts.","fullyFundedDate":1760810063015,"projectUrl":"project/readers-thinkers-and-tinkerers-miss-j/9836225/","projectTitle":"Readers, Thinkers, and Tinkerers: Miss Jill's Learning Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liberaski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8927188"},{"teacherId":7512670,"projectId":9815909,"letterContent":"I hope you're doing well! I wanted to take a moment to share just how impactful your generosity has already been in our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students have been using the new resources every single day. During centers, they race to choose the file folder games, these hands-on activities have quickly become a class favorite. It has been so exciting to watch them collaborate, problem-solve, and celebrate those little \"aha!\" moments together. During small-group instruction, the additional materials and games are giving my students meaningful extra practice that reinforces the skills we've introduced in whole-group lessons. It's helping them build confidence, and I can see it in the way they proudly share their learning.\r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen their faces when we first unpacked the materials. Their excitement filled the room, wide eyes, big smiles, and lots of \"Can we try it now?\" Your kindness truly brought joy into our classroom that day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue moving forward, the next step is helping students transition to using these materials independently during center time. Your contribution is helping them not only learn content, but also grow as independent, capable little learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their success. Your generosity makes such a difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760304028747,"projectUrl":"project/science-of-reading-based-learning/9815909/","projectTitle":"Science of Reading Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7512670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720095939103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-howard-lne"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62216","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":734,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":64.0,"schoolId":62216,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Long Neck Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Long Neck Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/indian-river-school-district/long-neck-elementary-school/62216"}