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The seating has helped create a calm, low-noise atmosphere where students are better able to focus, engage, and participate in their lessons.\r\nIn addition to enhancing comfort, the new seating has significantly improved the functionality and organization of our instructional space. It allows us to navigate around the kidney table with ease, making it possible to deliver more effective small-group instruction and provide individualized support to each student. The improved layout promotes smoother transitions and helps maintain a positive learning flow throughout the day.\r\nFurthermore, the seating adds a polished and welcoming appearance to our classroom, contributing to an environment that students can feel proud of and excited to be part of. The students have responded positively, and it is evident that they appreciate the increased comfort and accessibility during instruction.\r\nPlease know that your generosity is truly valued, and the difference it has made will continue to benefit both our students and staff every day. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and supporting our mission to provide the best possible learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1762128748816,"projectUrl":"project/instructional-seating-in-centers/9852697/","projectTitle":"Instructional Seating In Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9306085_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y195&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695771776824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9306085"},{"teacherId":5039076,"projectId":9780582,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our first grade classes. When we go outside for recess, more than 75% of our students do not have winter accessories to help protect them from wind and cold. Our students do not ask for much, they work hard to gain all the knowledge they can during the day and deserve to enjoy the little bit of time they have to release their energy in the afternoon. Many of our students do not arrive at school fully prepared for the weather but these gloves, scarves and earmuffs will help keep our littles warm.","fullyFundedDate":1769445369086,"projectUrl":"project/staying-warm-in-first-grade/9780582/","projectTitle":"Staying Warm in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Avery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5039076_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704769245046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbavery"},{"teacherId":6865689,"projectId":9742306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the much-needed supplies for our Reading Buddy program. Our volunteers were incredibly appreciative of the reading stickers, arm bracelets to promote reading, book bins, and other materials that help keep the program organized and running smoothly.\r\nThe students especially love picking out a sticker after reading with their volunteer—it has quickly become a highlight of their time together!\r\nWe also wanted to ensure a smooth transition for our volunteers each week, with everything organized and ready to go upon arrival. Your generous contribution has greatly helped us accomplish this goal. 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Northwest Elementary School is
a town public school
in Kinston, North Carolina that is part of Lenoir County Public Schools.
It serves 506 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
Its teachers have had 1,326 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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88%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Northwest Elementary School
$537,124
raised using DonorsChoose
1,326
projects
funded
72
teachers
funded
958
donors
137
projects
for
basic supplies
275
projects for
technology
265
projects for
books
55
projects
for
art supplies
Northwest Elementary School has received support from
455 individuals from North Carolina and
503 individuals out-of-state.