{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Longview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":239169,"projectId":10295507,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for equipping our classroom with the fundamental supplies we needed to start our school year off strong. When people think about school readiness, flashy gadgets often come to mind, but in a preschool environment, the true foundation of learning is built on hands-on materials, safety, and comfort.\r\n\r\nStarting the year with fully stocked art supplies, markers, tape, and cups opened the door to immediate creativity and skill-building. For early learners, peeling tape, uncapping fresh markers, and manipulating craft materials are essential steps in developing the fine motor control and hand strength necessary for writing. The children were thrilled to walk into a classroom rich with color and possibilities, diving right into self-portraits, collaborative mural projects, and sensory art without hesitation. Having our own dedicated cups has made daily snack and hydration routines seamless, fostering independence as little hands learn to pour, drink, and clean up after themselves.\r\n\r\nBehind the scenes, your support provided the quiet essentials that keep our classroom functioning safely and smoothly:\r\n\r\nHealth and Peace of Mind: In a room full of energetic young learners sharing materials all day, keeping germs at bay is a constant priority. Having bleach and dedicated cleaning supplies on hand allows us to thoroughly sanitize high-touch tables, toys, and sensory bins daily, ensuring our room remains a healthy, safe haven where kids can learn without frequent illness keeping them home.\r\n\r\nRest and Emotional Regulation: The new rest cot has made a world of difference for our quiet time. For three- and four-year-olds, a full school day is physically and emotionally demanding. Having a sturdy, comfortable, and hygienic dedicated cot ensures that students who struggle with fatigue have a cozy space to recharge their bodies so they can finish the day happy and engaged.\r\n\r\nA Cohesive, Welcoming Environment: Even simple items like heavy-duty tape have allowed us to clearly label visual schedules, map out personal boundaries on the carpet, and proudly display student work at eye level, giving our children a deep sense of belonging and ownership over their room.\r\n\r\nYour generosity laid the essential groundwork for every craft, every rested afternoon, and every healthy day we share together. Thank you for investing in our daily well-being and giving our students the clean, vibrant, and caring environment they deserve!","fullyFundedDate":1787584870394,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-restock/10295507/","projectTitle":"Time to Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Icard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239169_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614881478063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239169"},{"teacherId":239169,"projectId":10435664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing the magic of audio learning into our classroom through our new Tonieboxes, headphones, and character Tonies. While screen technology is common in homes, introducing screen-free, interactive technology in the classroom accomplishes something truly unique. It creates an accessible, self-directed bridge between active play, language acquisition, and early literacy.\r\n\r\nOur Toniebox audio station has quickly become one of the most purposeful and beloved centers in our room. When students place a character—whether it's Pete the Cat, Curious George, the Little Engine That Could, or their favorite Paw Patrol pup—directly onto the soft speaker box, the story immediately comes to life. What excites our students most is the tactile independence the system offers. In a preschool classroom, children are still developing the fine motor control and reading ability required for traditional media. With the Toniebox, there are no screens to tap, no complicated menus, and no ads. Little hands simply pinch the ears to adjust the volume, tap the sides to skip tracks, and swap figures whenever curiosity strikes. Watching their faces light up the moment they realize they have complete control over their own storytelling experience has been pure joy.\r\n\r\nThis technology has been particularly transformative for a few of our students who need extra support during the school day. Your generosity didn't just put audio equipment into our room; you gave my students independence, confidence, and a genuine love for storytelling. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our youngest learners!","fullyFundedDate":1787585202806,"projectUrl":"project/tonie-time/10435664/","projectTitle":"Tonie Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Icard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239169_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614881478063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239169"},{"teacherId":239169,"projectId":10341825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Scholastic's My Big World with Clifford into our classroom! While many of you share our deep love for reading, teaching early literacy in a preschool setting goes far beyond simply reading words on a page. These magazines serve as a way to connect our students' natural curiosity about the world to reading and developmental skills.\r\n\r\nOur young learners have embraced these magazines with tremendous enthusiasm. A few of our emerging language learners, who are often reserved during traditional storybook read-alouds, have completely lit up with My Big World. Because the issues feature real-world photographs of animals, nature, and children rather than just illustrations, these students eagerly point to the pictures and name familiar objects. \r\n\r\nHaving tangible, high-interest texts that each child can personally hold, explore, and eventually take home to share with their families makes an extraordinary difference in building lifelong readers. Thank you for giving our students this wonderful window into the world!","fullyFundedDate":1781999453319,"projectUrl":"project/my-big-world-with-clifford/10341825/","projectTitle":"My Big World with Clifford","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Icard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239169_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614881478063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239169"},{"teacherId":239169,"projectId":10080491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our classroom! The kiddos were so excited to see the new supplies. Their eyes went wide, and one student immediately exclaimed, \"Are we going to be tightrope walkers?\" \r\n\r\nWe have already put both resources to purposeful use during our group and transition times. During a recent rhythm study, each child tapped their rhythm sticks to match steady beats, practiced fast and slow tempos, and gently clicked them together to echo syllable counts for our daily vocabulary words. Later, during gross motor center time, we arranged the balance beams into a winding pathway across the room. One particularly memorable moment was watching a student who usually feels timid with physical challenges carefully extend their arms like airplane wings, focus on steady breathing, and successfully walk from one end of the beam to the other while the rest of the class cheered them on.\r\n\r\nThe next plan it to use the balance beams to navigate \"river crossings\" in obstacle courses tied to our literature read-alouds, while using the rhythm sticks to compose and reproduce simple AB and AAB rhythmic patterns during small-group math centers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought joy, confidence, and vital motor skill development directly into our room every single day. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1779018266420,"projectUrl":"project/balance-beat-and-grow/10080491/","projectTitle":"Balance, Beat, and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Icard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239169_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614881478063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239169"},{"teacherId":2195101,"projectId":10196977,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of this project! Because of your generosity, our library has become a more welcoming and student-friendly place where children can explore, discover, and develop a love of reading. The bookends and display stands allow us to put more books front-facing, which has made a noticeable difference in how students interact with our shelves. Students can now see covers that catch their attention and invite them to stop, look, and wonder, \"What is this book about?\"\r\n\r\nThe printer ink has allowed us to create bright, clear signs highlighting authors, series, and genres. These signs help students find their way around the library more independently and give them the confidence to explore areas they might not have visited before.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778024357102,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-appeal-making-great-books-stand-o/10196977/","projectTitle":"Shelf Appeal: Making Great Books Stand Out","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2195101"},{"teacherId":6931003,"projectId":10088345,"letterContent":"Through the use of Linked, students are able to practice critical reading strategies such as identifying theme, analyzing character development, and citing textual evidence to support their thinking. The text's content and structure provide opportunities for differentiated instruction, allowing all learners—regardless of reading level—to access and engage with the material. Guided discussions and written responses based on the text promote higher-order thinking and encourage students to make connections between the text and their own experiences.\r\nAdditionally, the book fosters important social-emotional and cultural learning. Its themes encourage empathy, perspective-taking, and thoughtful conversation among students. These discussions help build a positive classroom environment while strengthening students' communication skills.","fullyFundedDate":1771017693907,"projectUrl":"project/linking-reading-writing-and-tough-topi/10088345/","projectTitle":"Linking Reading, Writing, and Tough Topics With Linked","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartness","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6931003_orig.jpg?crop=769,769,x16,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759448150398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6931003"},{"teacherId":239169,"projectId":10176286,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for funding our snow cone, carnival, and water day supplies! Because of your incredible generosity, our students got to experience a day of pure joy, laughter, and celebration that they will never forget.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project went far beyond just having fun. After working so hard all year, this event gave my students a massive sense of accomplishment and reward. The carnival games encouraged fantastic sportsmanship, teamwork, and peer encouragement. The water day activities brought out pure, uninhibited childhood joy, and cooling off with the snow cones was the absolute perfect finale.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this was a unique experience they wouldn't have had otherwise. You didn't just buy supplies; you created core childhood memories and gave these hard-working kids a celebration they truly deserved. Thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1776424235427,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate/10176286/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Icard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239169_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614881478063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239169"},{"teacherId":239169,"projectId":9971644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our housekeeping and art supplies! Because of your support, our classroom has truly been transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and community.\r\n\r\nThe impact on my students was immediate. The housekeeping materials have turned our dramatic play area into a bustling space where the children are practicing empathy, cooperating with one another, and building essential language skills as they act out real-world roles. Meanwhile, the art supplies have unlocked a massive wave of pride and expression. Watching them confidently pick up new materials to create, experiment, and share their unique ideas has been absolutely beautiful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students the freedom to learn through hands-on play and creativity—the exact things that make school feel like magic. We are so incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771007831752,"projectUrl":"project/what-can-we-be/9971644/","projectTitle":"What Can We Be?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Icard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239169_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614881478063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239169"},{"teacherId":2195101,"projectId":10140203,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support in bringing our Restart novel study project to life! Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to dive into this powerful story together, each with access to the text and the tools they needed to fully engage.\r\n\r\nDuring our small group discussions, students used the mini whiteboards to share ideas, respond to questions, and build on each other's thinking in real time. This made our conversations more interactive and gave every student a voice. The novel itself sparked thoughtful discussions about identity, choices, and second chances. The storage bins helped us keep our materials organized, making it easy to continue using these resources with future groups of students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, this project created a meaningful and engaging literacy experience that my students will remember. Thank you for making a lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774324953336,"projectUrl":"project/pressing-restart-on-reading/10140203/","projectTitle":"Pressing Restart on Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2195101"},{"teacherId":6931003,"projectId":9928465,"letterContent":"The Tale of Despereaux has quickly become a favorite in our classroom, and the students are truly enjoying the story. They are drawn to Despereaux's courage, kindness, and determination, and they eagerly look forward to each read-aloud. As we read, students are making connections to the characters, discussing the choices they make, and thinking deeply about important themes such as hope, bravery, forgiveness, and what it means to overcome challenges.\r\n\r\nThis novel has created meaningful opportunities for rich discussion, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension practice. Students are building their listening comprehension skills as they follow the plot, predict what may happen next, and respond to the text with growing confidence. The story has also encouraged students to participate more actively in classroom conversations because they are excited to share their thoughts and opinions.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting literacy growth, The Tale of Despereaux helps foster a love of reading. The students are engaged, motivated, and eager to continue reading each day. This kind of enthusiasm is powerful because it helps students see reading as something enjoyable and meaningful, not just something assigned in school. By bringing books like this into our classroom, I can continue creating lessons that strengthen literacy skills while also inspiring my students to become lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1764648210019,"projectUrl":"project/book-club-for-fifth-grade/9928465/","projectTitle":"Book Club for Fifth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartness","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6931003_orig.jpg?crop=769,769,x16,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759448150398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6931003"},{"teacherId":2195101,"projectId":9682220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project! The iPad stand has made a huge difference for our school news team, allowing them to create steady, professional-quality videos for their projects. The stand's mobility has enabled students to film in different locations, bringing their stories to life in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nYour support has boosted their confidence and enhanced their video creation skills. We're truly grateful for your contribution, which has had a lasting impact on our students' learning and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1762986487143,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action/9682220/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2195101"},{"teacherId":239169,"projectId":9893165,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving to our classroom! The children were delighted when they saw the boxes and even more excited when we opened them. \r\n\r\nSupplies, especially art, have been difficult to obtain this year due to funding. Having to limit supplies is very difficult. Thank you for making it possible for our children to be able to continue to create very cool interesting creations! \r\n\r\nI wish I could put into words the excitement and delight the children have when creating on their own! Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1766611772907,"projectUrl":"project/lets-be-creative/9893165/","projectTitle":"Let's Be Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Icard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239169_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614881478063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239169"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2454","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":252,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":44.1,"schoolId":2454,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Longview Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Longview Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/hickory-public-schools/longview-elementary-school/2454"}