{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Matt Wilson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9766956,"projectId":9233695,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new classroom library books brought an immediate spark of excitement to our teachers and our students. The teachers were quick to inform me that when their students first saw the shelves filling with colorful covers and brand-new stories, many rushed to pick out a title and start reading right away. These books have quickly become a central part of my school's classrooms daily routines—students are using them during independent reading, small group activities, and even partner reading sessions where they take turns bringing characters to life with expression and fluency.\r\n\r\nThese moment, made possible by your generosity, showed our students that reading can be both enjoyable whether they are able to go to the library and check out a book or retrieve a book from their teacher's classroom libraries. The variety of titles ensures that every student finds something that reflects their interests, whether it's graphic novels, picture books, or chapter books that stretch their imaginations.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to integrate these books into upcoming projects where students will create book talks, design posters, and share peer recommendations to build a community of readers. Your support has not only expanded our school's classroom libraries but also strengthened our students' confidence, motivation, and love for reading. Thank you for giving our young readers the gift of choice, voice, and joy through literature.","fullyFundedDate":1746787292130,"projectUrl":"project/favorite-books-classroom-libraries/9233695/","projectTitle":"Favorite Books Classroom Libraries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9766956"},{"teacherId":9766956,"projectId":9103126,"letterContent":"When our students first discovered that we would be hosting the \"Bringing Stories to Life: Masked Reader Competition for RAAW,\" their excitement was contagious. They were instantly drawn to the mystery and fun of guessing who was behind the mask while listening to a story being read aloud. The resources you helped provide allowed us to create an engaging and memorable reading celebration, where students not only practiced their comprehension skills but also developed a new sense of joy around literature. Many of them eagerly shared how the competition made reading feel \"like a game show,\" and it sparked conversations about stories that continued long after the event ended.\r\n\r\nThis project has already had a lasting impact in our school community. Teachers have noticed that students are more eager to participate in read-alouds, and some have even volunteered to take on \"masked reader\" roles in their classrooms to keep the tradition going. The competition brought students, staff, and families together in a way that highlighted the power of storytelling and the importance of literacy. As a next step, we plan to build on this momentum by integrating more performance-based reading activities and encouraging students to create their own \"masked reader\" skits, where they become both the storytellers and the audience.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than fund a project—it has ignited a culture of excitement around reading that will carry into future lessons and activities. Thank you for helping us show our students that reading is not only a skill but also a source of joy, creativity, and community connection.","fullyFundedDate":1746787004125,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-masked-reader/9103126/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Masked Reader Competition for RAAW","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9766956"},{"teacherId":10045990,"projectId":9385140,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to restock our library with some of the most popular books on our shelves! As the school year begins, our students are already visiting the media center and preparing for a year full of reading.\r\nSome of our students are visiting a library for the very first time in their lives, while others are returning after a summer without easy access to reading. Finding their favorite characters and completed series in print is a joy made possible with your help.\r\nIn addition to providing missing books on our shelves, your generosity has provided relief to students and their families as their fines have been cancelled. Our school thanks you and looks forward to a fabulous year!","fullyFundedDate":1749505671340,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-replace-lost-and-damaged-library/9385140/","projectTitle":"Help Us Replace Lost and Damaged Library Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crystal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045990_orig.png?crop=309,309,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748530201813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045990"},{"teacherId":9597616,"projectId":9012737,"letterContent":"My students loved seeing the model clay and immediately got excited about creating an animal or object with it. I tied it in with a Physical Science lesson on Force and Motion. I showed students using some of the clay how to press, fold and gently place the clay in different ways to create the parts of their animals. They learned very quickly to use less force with eyes, feet or tentacles and to add more pressure or dorce when rolling the xlay into a ball for the body. They had the best time and were really creative with their designs. This week (we have been testing until now), students were able to paint a picture withthe paint brushes, paint and canvases you provided! Painting is everyone's favorite art activity and they absolutely took thwir time on this. The larger and smaller sizes of brushes were a big help to them. Thank you for doing this for them, it would not have happened without your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1737836379153,"projectUrl":"project/creative-little-minds-love-to-express-th/9012737/","projectTitle":"Creative Little Minds Love to Express Themselves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9597616"},{"teacherId":9766956,"projectId":8926294,"letterContent":"Many of you love books as much as we do, but may not realize how teaching with the right resources can spark a lifelong love for reading. With these new texts, we have introduced lessons in comprehension strategies, such as making predictions, visualizing scenes, and identifying themes. These books also help us teach foundational skills like decoding words, fluency, and vocabulary development—critical building blocks for growing confident readers.\r\n\r\nStudents gather eagerly for read-aloud sessions, where they follow along in their large-print books, engaging with stories in ways that were once out of reach for them. Independent reading time now feels more empowering, as every student can fully participate without struggling to see the words on the page.\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, stands out—Emma, a Kindergarten student with low vision who often hesitated to pick up a book. Since receiving these large-print titles, she has discovered her love for books she can actually see and check out just like her classmates after our reading time in the library. Watching her confidence grow as she reads with ease and excitement is a joy beyond words.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided books but has also built a bridge to a world of possibilities for students like AJ. The skills they are learning now will follow them for years to come, shaping their futures as readers, thinkers, and dreamers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of books and making such a meaningful impact on our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1731537466380,"projectUrl":"project/big-words-bright-futures-large-print-b/8926294/","projectTitle":"Big Words, Bright Futures: Large Print Books Needed!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9766956"},{"teacherId":9597616,"projectId":8977612,"letterContent":"My class and I greatly appreciate your donations to us! Students have enjoyed the jump ropes at recess more than ever! The slime and fidgets were a big hit because they love any sort of manipulative involving their idle little hands! Most of them took their slime and fidgets home instead of using them intge classroom, which I support due to it being a calm down method when dealing with annoying siblings! Until now, most of my students were unable to have earbuds to listen to assignments on their Chromebooks or enjoy Reading sites such as Epic!. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733271337946,"projectUrl":"project/anything-is-greatly-appreciated/8977612/","projectTitle":"Anything is Greatly Appreciated","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9597616"},{"teacherId":7967594,"projectId":8486163,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of an iPad and Apple Pencil to our music classroom. These incredible tools have already made a profound impact on our students' learning and creativity, and I cannot thank you enough for your support.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the iPad and Apple Pencil has opened up new opportunities for both individual and collaborative learning in ways we never imagined. With the iPad, students now have access to a variety of music apps and tools that allow them to compose, notate, and explore different aspects of music creation. They can instantly capture their ideas, whether it's writing a melody, practicing a scale, or learning about music theory, all while using the interactive features of the iPad to enhance their understanding and skills.\r\n\r\nThe Apple Pencil has been a game-changer in our classroom. Students can easily annotate sheet music, take notes during lessons, and even draw and diagram their musical ideas. The precision of the Apple Pencil has helped students feel more confident in their creative expression and has allowed them to engage with the material in a way that feels personal and intuitive.\r\n\r\nThese tools have not only made music education more engaging but have also empowered students to take ownership of their learning in new and innovative ways. Whether they're collaborating on a group project, composing a song, or exploring music theory in real-time, the iPad and Apple Pencil have given them the tools to bring their ideas to life. The level of creativity and excitement in the classroom has soared, and we are so grateful to you for making this possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. The iPad and Apple Pencil are already helping our students grow as musicians, creators, and thinkers, and your support has made all the difference. We are excited to continue exploring all the possibilities these tools offer, and we look forward to seeing the amazing things our students will create.","fullyFundedDate":1724083780844,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-music-education-with-an-ipa/8486163/","projectTitle":"Transforming Music Education with an iPad and Apple Pencil","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shiver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7967594_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628781964562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7967594"},{"teacherId":7967594,"projectId":8384762,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support in providing our classroom with a new digital piano. Thanks to your kindness, we have experienced an incredible transformation in how our students learn and create music.\r\n\r\nThe new piano has opened up a world of possibilities for our students. With its wide range of sounds, adjustable volume, and recording capabilities, the piano allows students to explore different musical styles and techniques in ways that were previously out of reach. They can now experiment with various sounds, record their compositions, and learn at their own pace, all while staying engaged and excited about their progress.\r\n\r\nThis digital piano has also created a more inclusive and accessible learning environment. Students with varying abilities can practice at their own level, and the ability to use headphones allows them to focus without distractions. The versatility of the piano has inspired students to work collaboratively, and we've already seen a greater sense of teamwork and creativity in our music projects.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the digital piano's compact design has been a huge asset to our classroom, allowing us to maximize space while still providing top-quality music instruction. The ability to transport it for performances or community events has been invaluable, and we are so excited to showcase our students' work in new ways.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a lasting impact on our music program, and I cannot thank you enough for making this possible. The new piano has not only enhanced our lessons but also inspired a renewed passion for music in our students. We look forward to the many ways this instrument will continue to enrich their musical journeys for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1724083837371,"projectUrl":"project/fashionably-in-tune/8384762/","projectTitle":"Fashionably in Tune","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shiver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7967594_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628781964562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7967594"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50630","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":398,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":52,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":63.0,"schoolId":50630,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Matt Wilson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Matt Wilson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/tift-county-school-district/matt-wilson-elementary-school/50630"}