{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10381325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support our classroom! Your generosity is helping bring storytelling, creativity, and imagination to life for my kindergarten students.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have the opportunity to create their own Storybook-to-Go bags filled with artwork, stories, and literacy activities they can proudly share with their families. These hands-on experiences will help them grow as readers, writers, artists, and storytellers while creating lasting memories.\r\nWe are so grateful that you believe in our young learners and the power of imagination. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom and for helping our students discover the magic of telling their own stories!","fullyFundedDate":1785329508374,"projectUrl":"project/bagging-happily-ever-afters/10381325/","projectTitle":"Bagging Happily Ever Afters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10381194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our storytelling project to life! Your generosity has turned our classroom into a place where tiny animals are inspiring some very BIG stories!\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw all of the colorful capsules and tiny animal characters. There was so much excitement as they wondered which animal they would discover and what kind of adventure it might have. What looks like a small toy to us quickly becomes a lion exploring a mysterious jungle, a tiny ocean creature searching for its family, or a silly animal going on an adventure through our school!\r\nWe are using the animals as hands-on story starters. Students choose a capsule, discover their surprise character, and then use their imaginations to create a story around it. They are practicing giving their characters names, creating settings, sequencing events, solving problems, and sharing their stories aloud. Our drawing paper gives them another way to express their ideas by becoming the illustrators of their own stories.\r\nOne of my favorite parts has been watching how quickly a tiny character can spark an entire conversation. My kindergarteners are excited to tell one another what their animal is doing, where it is going, and what might happen next. They are building vocabulary and oral language skills without even realizing how much they are learning!\r\nOur next step is to expand these oral stories into more detailed illustrations and beginning writing. As their skills grow throughout the year, students will begin adding labels, sentences, and eventually complete beginning-middle-end stories to accompany their artwork.\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools to imagine, create, draw, speak, and become confident young storytellers. Because of you, every little capsule in our classroom has the possibility of holding a very BIG adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1785329508985,"projectUrl":"project/capsules-of-wild-creativity/10381194/","projectTitle":"Capsules of Wild Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10379214,"letterContent":"Our Act It Out! A Kindergarten Storytelling Studio has brought so much imagination, excitement, and creativity into our classroom! From the moment my students saw the animal masks, headbands, costumes, and dress-up materials, they could not wait to become different characters and start creating stories of their own.\r\nOne of my favorite things to watch has been how quickly a simple costume can turn into an entire story. A student puts on an animal mask, another becomes a community helper, and before I know it, they have created characters, a setting, a problem, and their own adventure! They are learning to take turns, listen to one another's ideas, use new vocabulary, and build a story together—all while they think they are simply playing.\r\nThese materials have also given some of my quieter students another way to find their voices. When they step into a character, they become more willing to speak, participate, and share their ideas. Seeing their confidence and creativity grow through dramatic play has been such a special part of this project.\r\nOur next step is to continue connecting our storytelling studio to the books and lessons we are learning in class. Students will practice retelling familiar stories, acting out the beginning, middle, and end, and eventually creating and performing original stories of their own.\r\nThank you for giving my kindergarteners the opportunity to become actors, artists, creators, and storytellers. Your support has helped turn our classroom into a place where imaginations can run wild and stories can truly come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1785329509177,"projectUrl":"project/act-it-out-a-kindergarten-storytelling/10379214/","projectTitle":"Act It Out! A Kindergarten Storytelling Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10358230,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten rock garden has been such a fun and meaningful project for my students! When our new supplies arrived, they were so excited to see all of the colorful paint markers, rocks, and special decorations that would help us bring our garden to life. They could hardly wait to get started!\r\nEach student had the opportunity to choose a rock and turn it into their own unique piece of art. It was so much fun watching their ideas come to life and seeing how proud they were of their creations. Beyond being a fun art project, painting the rocks gave my students a chance to practice fine motor skills, make creative choices, and experience the pride of contributing something special to our school.\r\nOur next step is to continue adding our finished rocks and decorations to the kindergarten garden and watch our outdoor space grow into something that truly represents our little learners. We hope this becomes a tradition that future kindergarten classes can continue, adding their own creativity to the garden year after year.\r\nThank you for helping us create something so special. Because of your generosity, our students have a beautiful reminder that their ideas, creativity, and contributions matter. Our kindergarten garden officially ROCKS because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1785329508749,"projectUrl":"project/-kindergarten-rocks-growing-creativit/10358230/","projectTitle":"🌈 Kindergarten Rocks: Growing Creativity in Our Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":6172653,"projectId":10212123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Building a Cozy Reading Corner with Books and Comfortable Seating!\" Your generosity has helped create a welcoming space where my kindergarten students can relax, explore books, and develop a love for reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students will have access to engaging books and comfortable seating that makes reading feel special and exciting. This cozy space will encourage students to spend more time with books, build early literacy skills, strengthen their imaginations, and grow into confident readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them a special place to learn, dream, and discover through books. Your kindness will make a lasting difference in our classroom and help create many happy reading memories!","fullyFundedDate":1778562328306,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-cozy-reading-corner-with-book/10212123/","projectTitle":"Building a Cozy Reading Corner with Books and Comfortable Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wendy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6172653_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566680412926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6172653"},{"teacherId":6172653,"projectId":10207908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Big Motivation from Small Prizes!\" Your generosity is helping bring excitement, encouragement, and positive motivation into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese small rewards will make a BIG difference for my students as we celebrate their hard work, good choices, kindness, perseverance, and academic accomplishments. For young learners, even a small prize can provide the extra encouragement they need to keep trying, reach a goal, and feel proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation shows my students that others believe in them and want to see them succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us celebrate all the little victories that lead to BIG achievements!","fullyFundedDate":1787141226980,"projectUrl":"project/big-motivation-from-small-prizes/10207908/","projectTitle":"Big Motivation from Small Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wendy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6172653_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566680412926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6172653"},{"teacherId":6172653,"projectId":10215494,"letterContent":"I received the science items at the end of the 2025/26 school year, so that group wasn't able to enjoy the different science experiments. \r\nHowever; my students for the 2026/27 school year were excited and curious when they first saw the materials being pulled out this morning. They were eager to explore them and asked questions about what we were going to do. They were asking, \"how do the crystals grow\" and loved the Zombie plant. The materials immediately caught their attention and helped build enthusiasm for the lesson that will happen tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 4th. I apologize for this being a day late. We had to learn school rules and procedures before I could start doing science with my kindergarteners. Again thank you so much for helping bring hands-on fun science experiments to the classroom. A big shout out to General Motors for being a great donor for this project.","fullyFundedDate":1778524301173,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries-han/10215494/","projectTitle":"“Little Scientists, Big Discoveries: Hands-On Science for Kindergarten!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wendy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6172653_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566680412926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6172653"},{"teacherId":10556370,"projectId":10407907,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to share the incredible impact your generous donations of dramatic play dress-up clothes have had on my Pre-K classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have been given the opportunity to step into the shoes of many different community helpers and professionals. With dress-up clothes representing roles such as chefs, firefighters, police officers, mail carriers, and many more, my students have been able to bring their imaginations to life in ways that are meaningful, exciting, and educational.\r\n\r\nFor young children, dramatic play is so much more than simply putting on a costume. It gives them an opportunity to pretend, explore, communicate, problem-solve, cooperate, and build confidence. My students have enjoyed modeling these different roles and acting them out alongside their peers. One moment they may be preparing a pretend meal as a chef, and the next they may be rushing to help someone as a firefighter or delivering important mail to their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe classroom has been filled with conversations, laughter, creativity, and—most importantly—smiles. Seeing their faces light up as they choose a costume and decide who they want to become has been one of the most rewarding parts of this experience. They are learning to take turns, share ideas, listen to one another, and work together while having fun.\r\n\r\nYour donations have helped create opportunities for my students to experience the world beyond our classroom through play. They are developing an understanding and appreciation for the many people who help our communities every day, while also developing important social-emotional, language, and communication skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you have helped create a classroom where children feel free to imagine, explore, pretend, and simply be kids.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them the gift of meaningful play. Every costume, every pretend scenario, every shared laugh, and every joyful smile is a reminder of the difference your generosity makes.","fullyFundedDate":1785681810901,"projectUrl":"project/play-today-lead-tomorrow-through-dramat/10407907/","projectTitle":"Play Today, Lead Tomorrow Through Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. April","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10556370_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784677749145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10556370"},{"teacherId":10556370,"projectId":10389410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Storytelling Prize Machine! Your generosity has given our children a fun and exciting way to learn, imagine, create, and tell stories beyond the traditional pencil-and-paper experience.\r\n\r\nWith each turn of the machine, our students receive a new surprise that sparks their imagination. They can use the items to act out stories, create characters, build habitats, explore pretend worlds, and develop their own adventures. A simple little item can turn into an entire story when a child is given the opportunity to use their imagination!\r\n\r\nThis project has encouraged our children to think creatively, communicate their ideas, problem-solve, and learn through hands-on experiences. Instead of simply writing about a story, they can become part of the story. They can build a habitat for an animal, act out what might happen next, or work with their friends to create an imaginative world together.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped expand learning in a way that feels like play but is building important skills along the way. You have given our students opportunities to explore storytelling, creativity, language, social skills, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking in a way that a worksheet simply cannot provide.\r\n\r\nEvery turn of the Storytelling Prize Machine brings a little excitement and a new opportunity to learn. Thank you for helping us turn imagination into learning and giving our children the chance to discover that their ideas can become amazing stories!","fullyFundedDate":1785517144457,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-surprise-machine-for-tiny-l/10389410/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Surprise Machine for Tiny Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. April","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10556370_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784677749145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10556370"},{"teacherId":10556370,"projectId":10389445,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible generosity and kindness in supporting our Pre-K classroom. Because of your donations, our students have been given a wonderful opportunity to learn through creativity, imagination, and play. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and we are so grateful.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of our project is our storytelling prize machine. Each student receives a small prize hidden inside a colorful bubble gum capsule. The excitement on their faces when they received their very first capsule was priceless! There were smiles, squeals of joy, and so much anticipation as they eagerly opened their surprise. It was a magical moment that filled our classroom with laughter and excitement.\r\n\r\nThese little treasures are much more than prizes—they are inspiration. Each item becomes the beginning of a brand-new adventure. Students use their surprise object to create their own stories by drawing pictures, acting out scenes, and sharing their ideas through writing and storytelling. Every child brings a unique perspective, allowing their creativity and imagination to shine in ways that make learning meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nThis project encourages our young learners to think creatively, build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and develop a love for storytelling. Watching their imaginations come to life has been truly amazing. Your generosity has provided them with the tools and motivation to dream big, create boldly, and express themselves in ways that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your kindness has created joyful learning experiences that they will remember long after the prizes are gone. We appreciate your support more than words can express, and we are so thankful that you chose to make a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1784743233738,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-stories/10389445/","projectTitle":"Wild About Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. April","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10556370_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784677749145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10556370"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10355044,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making Every Story Starts with a Drawing possible. Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students have had the opportunity to discover that every great story begins with an idea—and often, that idea starts with a drawing.\r\nThe journals and art supplies quickly became some of our favorite classroom tools. My students eagerly filled their pages with colorful illustrations, imaginative characters, exciting adventures, and stories inspired by their own lives. For many of them, drawing gave them the confidence to express ideas they weren't yet able to put into words. As the year progressed, those drawings grew into labels, sentences, and complete stories, allowing me to see incredible growth in both their creativity and their writing skills.\r\nHaving their own personal journals gave each child a sense of ownership and pride. They loved looking back at their earlier pages to see how much they had grown as artists and authors. It was amazing to watch students who were once hesitant to write become excited to share their stories during our Author's Chair time. Their confidence blossomed as they realized that their ideas mattered and that they had important stories to tell.\r\nThis project also strengthened our classroom community. Students enjoyed sharing their illustrations with classmates, asking questions about each other's stories, and celebrating one another's creativity. The journals became treasured keepsakes that showcased not only academic growth but also each child's unique imagination and personality.\r\nYour generosity provided much more than school supplies—it gave my students a creative outlet, a voice, and the confidence to see themselves as storytellers. Thank you for believing in my young learners and investing in their future. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1782756487210,"projectUrl":"project/every-story-starts-with-a-drawing/10355044/","projectTitle":"Every Story Starts with a Drawing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10300920,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a place where imagination truly comes to life. Thank you for making our Sculpt, Squish, and Create: A Kindergarten Art Lab possible!\r\nThe materials you provided have transformed our art center into one of the most loved spaces in our classroom. Every day, my kindergarten students eagerly gather around the table, excited to see what they can create. With colorful modeling clay, play dough, and a variety of creative tools, they are designing animals, building imaginative worlds, sculpting letters, creating story characters, and bringing their ideas to life.\r\nWhat makes this project so special is that there is no \"right\" way to create. Each child has the freedom to explore, experiment, and express themselves in a way that is uniquely their own. This open-ended approach has helped my students become more confident, independent, and willing to take creative risks.\r\nWhile they play and create, they are also developing important kindergarten skills. Rolling, pinching, cutting, and molding the clay strengthens the small muscles in their hands that are essential for writing. As students describe their creations and share stories with classmates, they are building vocabulary, strengthening communication skills, and practicing listening and collaboration.\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students encourage one another by asking questions like, \"Can you tell me about your creation?\" and celebrating each other's ideas. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where creativity, kindness, and curiosity flourish together.\r\nThe impact of your gift extends far beyond art supplies. You have provided opportunities for joyful learning, meaningful conversations, and creative exploration that my students will remember long after kindergarten.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1783010733897,"projectUrl":"project/sculpt-squish-and-create-a-kindergart/10300920/","projectTitle":"Sculpt, Squish, and Create: A Kindergarten Art Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_14406","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":734,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":60,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":44.8,"schoolId":14406,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/lauderdale-county-school-district/northeast-lauderdale-elementary-school/14406"}