{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Raleigh Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9807443,"projectId":9589007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project. The materials you provided will make a tremendous difference in our classroom. These resources will help create a more engaging, organized, and inspiring learning environment where students can focus, explore, and truly thrive!\r\n\r\nWhen they walked in our classroom and saw the piles of boxes they were beyond excited. It truly was a magical process to watch us open these as a class and get to be excited together for everything that y'all have provided us!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise. We are so grateful for your belief in our classroom and for investing in their growth and success. Your support means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1764772462768,"projectUrl":"project/goolsbys-brilliant-bulldogs-classroom/9589007/","projectTitle":"Goolsby's Brilliant Bulldogs Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goolsby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807443"},{"teacherId":2511302,"projectId":9253853,"letterContent":"Creating kindness rocks had a powerful impact on our kindergarten and first grade students. This project allowed them to combine creativity, empathy, and teamwork in a meaningful way. As they painted rocks with cheerful colors and positive messages, students began to understand how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day. They took great pride in choosing words like \"You are loved,\" \"Be kind,\" and \"You can do it!\" to encourage others.\r\n\r\nThe activity also promoted important social-emotional learning skills. Students practiced patience and cooperation as they shared materials and supported each other's ideas. They learned to think beyond themselves and imagine how their rocks might make someone smile. Many students shared stories about times when kindness made them feel better, connecting personal experiences to the project's purpose.\r\n\r\nOnce the rocks were placed around the school and playground, the excitement grew. Students eagerly searched for the messages they and their classmates had created, spreading joy and positivity throughout the campus. This project reminded our young learners that they have the power to make their world brighter through simple, thoughtful actions. The kindness rocks became lasting symbols of compassion, creativity, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1747147498874,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-rocks/9253853/","projectTitle":"Kindness Rocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zahm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2511302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473168010274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahzahm"},{"teacherId":8203689,"projectId":9325681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Tiny Hands, Big Minds: Building Brains With Manipulatives.\" Because of your kindness, my students now have access to hands-on tools that make learning more engaging, interactive, and meaningful. These manipulatives are already helping little minds grow as students explore math, patterns, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving in ways that spark joy and curiosity.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a real impact in our classroom. I've seen students who once hesitated to participate now eagerly dive into activities, using their hands to build their understanding and confidence. These materials are more than just tools—they're opening doors to deeper thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students' futures!","fullyFundedDate":1746724175669,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-minds-building-brains-w/9325681/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Minds: Building Brains With Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8203689_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705251881507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8203689"},{"teacherId":2511302,"projectId":9030410,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation to my SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to an amazing collection of books, play therapy toys, games, and SEL tools that will make a lasting impact on their emotional and social development.\r\n\r\nThese resources will provide my students with the opportunity to explore important life skills such as empathy, resilience, and self-regulation in a fun and engaging way. The books will allow them to connect with characters who reflect their own experiences, while the therapy toys and games will give them hands-on opportunities to process and understand their emotions. These materials will be invaluable in helping students build positive relationships, resolve conflicts, and navigate challenges with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only supports the growth of my students but also creates a nurturing and supportive environment in which they can thrive emotionally and socially. Thank you for believing in the power of SEL and for making such a meaningful difference in their lives. Your support means the world to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1746455316196,"projectUrl":"project/sel-every-day/9030410/","projectTitle":"SEL Every Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zahm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2511302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473168010274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahzahm"},{"teacherId":2511302,"projectId":9320814,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous contribution to my classroom through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, I am now able to add a beautiful new rug to my office, which will greatly enhance the learning environment for both myself and my students.\r\n\r\nThis thoughtful gift is more than just a piece of decor—it's a space where creativity can thrive, ideas can grow, and students can feel comfortable and inspired. A warm, welcoming environment is essential for fostering a positive learning experience, and this rug will provide the perfect foundation for collaboration, reflection, and learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in education make a profound difference, and I want you to know that your donation is already making an impact. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us build a space where all students feel valued, encouraged, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746479561309,"projectUrl":"project/the-rug-of-possibilities/9320814/","projectTitle":"The Rug of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zahm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2511302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473168010274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahzahm"},{"teacherId":2511302,"projectId":9234836,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity and kindness. Thank you so much for your thoughtful donations that are having a big impact on my professional school counseling program at a sweet little K-1 school in Linden, NC (near Fort Bragg). The SEL (social emotional learning) books I have gotten from this project have been used in whole group classroom guidance lessons, small group lessons/sessions, and 1:1 counseling sessions. I love all of the books, however my favorites are \"Miles McHale, Tattletale\" by Christianne Jones and \"Taste Your Words\" by Bonnie Clark. Once again, thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1744207764912,"projectUrl":"project/sel-books-for-the-win/9234836/","projectTitle":"SEL Books for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zahm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2511302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473168010274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahzahm"},{"teacherId":2511302,"projectId":9235229,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity and kindness. Thank you so much for your thoughtful donations that are having a big impact on my professional school counseling program at a sweet little K-1 school in Linden, NC (near Fort Bragg). In April, Autism Acceptance and Autism Awareness are celebrated. I have many students on the Autism Spectrum. I realized I did not have any books that represent and celebrate the neurodiverse; so I created this project. I have been able to use these books in classroom guidance, small groups, and 1:1 counseling sessions. My favorites are \"My Brain, My Beautiful Brain\" by Shawn and Genein Letford and \"Just Right for You: A Story About Autism\" by Melanie Heyworth. Once again, thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1744204646184,"projectUrl":"project/neurodiverse-books/9235229/","projectTitle":"nEuRoDiVeRsE Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zahm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2511302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473168010274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahzahm"},{"teacherId":2511302,"projectId":9033912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, donations, and support. I am an elementary school counselor and could not be as successful at what I do without support like yours. I hope the blessings you give come back to you times ten. \r\n The Ninja Life Hacks series is one of my favorite and I am working on collecting more. They are such helpful books that give real life help and advice. In this project, I received Grateful, Self-Disciplined, Grumpy, Caring, and Listening Ninja. Grateful, Caring, and Self-Disciplined will be used in classroom guidance lessons and reach over two hundred kids each. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1742948310297,"projectUrl":"project/sel-books-are-so-2025/9033912/","projectTitle":"SEL Books Are So 2025!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zahm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2511302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473168010274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahzahm"},{"teacherId":2511302,"projectId":8864051,"letterContent":"I realize that there is only one donor and I would personally like to thank YOU for your kindness and generosity. I am a K-1 Elementary School Counselor and I love to utilize toys in play therapy and as rewards. Because of you, I have grown my play therapy tool kid. My students LOVE looking at themselves in the emotions mirror and mimicking the emotion given. I have been using this in my Self-Regulation Lunch Bunch Small Group. My students also LOVE the solar system pop it. It is very calming and has been utilized in one on one counseling sessions and small groups. I love using toys to help children express themselves and explore their emotions, relationships, and experiences. Toys can also help children develop self-control and self-esteem. Unlike traditional talk counseling, play therapy uses toys, games, and creative activities as a means of communication. I utilize play activities to help children express their emotions, thoughts, and experiences, allowing them to work through emotional and behavioral difficulties that they might struggle to verbalize. Play therapy can help children address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, social difficulties, family conflicts, and more. Thank YOU again. I hope kindness and blessings come back to you!","fullyFundedDate":1735518441316,"projectUrl":"project/play-therapy-all-day/8864051/","projectTitle":"Play Therapy All Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zahm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2511302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473168010274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahzahm"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1401","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":206,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 1","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.0,"schoolId":1401,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Raleigh Road Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Raleigh Road Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/cumberland-county-schools/raleigh-road-elementary-school/1401"}