{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"W.D. Carroll Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5646351,"projectId":9612780,"letterContent":"Our classroom has fully embraced the new flexible seating options, and they've completely transformed how we learn and interact. Students now have the freedom to choose where they work best—whether it's on wobble stools, cozy floor cushions, or at standing desks. The students absolutely love having the wobbly stools! Several of my students benefit from movement to help with regulation, and these stools provide the perfect outlet for them. They think they're fun, and I've noticed a clear boost in engagement, focus, and participation during lessons and group work.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new seating, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately began exploring the different options and sharing their favorites. It was so heartwarming to see how something as simple as flexible seating could bring so much joy and energy into the classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are continuing to use this flexible setup during a collaborative writing project. They're working in small groups, moving freely around the room to discuss ideas, draft their stories, and find their best thinking spaces. The new seating has given them a sense of independence and comfort, and it's made our classroom a place where learning feels fun, welcoming, and student-centered.","fullyFundedDate":1755731869780,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-flexible-seating/9612780/","projectTitle":"Classroom Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5646351_orig.jpg?crop=447,447,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665146226073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5646351"},{"teacherId":9614604,"projectId":9127519,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students enjoy writing more.Writing can be very difficult for students. By giving them different tools, it helps them enjoy and feel comfortable to write.Using the different prompts, paper, writing utensils helped support and encourage the students to enjoy writing. Writing is important for our students even though we're in a technology age. Students need those skills to communicate their thoughts on paper. By incorporating different things for writing, it has been beneficial to all of them.","fullyFundedDate":1748435474737,"projectUrl":"project/i-want-to-be-a-writer/9127519/","projectTitle":"I Want to be a Writer.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722357937816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614604"},{"teacherId":9614604,"projectId":9206411,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with this project. The students were very excited to learn about the solar system.They we're very happy with all the hands on materials we received. They used many of these resources during center time. They were also given free time to use the materials in groups. They really enjoyed all the incentives that went along with this project. They made solar system books and learned different vocabulary for this unit. The students were very thankful as was I for the resources we received for this project.","fullyFundedDate":1745433757510,"projectUrl":"project/to-infinity-and-beyond/9206411/","projectTitle":"To Infinity and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722357937816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614604"},{"teacherId":9614604,"projectId":9312003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate you helping our kids with snacks.many of our children come hungry to school and don't have a lot of things at home to eat. They go to food banks and other places for support..It's comforting knowing that our kids will have snacks at home when they're hungry. Any help we get to help with hunger for kids is very much appreciated.thank you for all the snacks and help with a water bottle for each student. Please know your help doesn't go unnoticed.. the students and I are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746787204266,"projectUrl":"project/summer-snacks/9312003/","projectTitle":"Summer Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722357937816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614604"},{"teacherId":9877044,"projectId":9231276,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten team, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of books for our incoming kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift made a wonderful impact during our Family Welcome Night. The event was a great success, and it was truly heartwarming to see the joy and excitement on the children's faces as they received their very own new book. Thanks to your kindness, each child was able to take home a special story to start their learning journey.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support in helping us foster a love of reading and learning from the very beginning. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1744238428406,"projectUrl":"project/support-early-literacy-donate-books-for/9231276/","projectTitle":"Support Early Literacy: Donate Books for Our Incoming Kindergarten Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9877044"},{"teacherId":9814598,"projectId":9248461,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for funding my literacy project. My students and I have been positively impacted by the use of the materials in our weekly sessions. This would not have been possible without your generosity.\r\nThe materials I choose help supplement my main SEL lessons of the day. Student enjoy being read to and seeing the illustrations.\r\nIn my group sessions, we usually focus 10 minutes of our time on reading and promoting literacy and connection.\r\nI work with children from age 3 up to 3rd grade and they all enjoy a good story.","fullyFundedDate":1744199905900,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-learning/9248461/","projectTitle":"Books for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9814598"},{"teacherId":9614604,"projectId":8895313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with helping kids make good choices. We are trying to implement resources that students can use to help with certain emotions. By using these tools, students can have their moment and then rejoin.. students also get the privilege of being VIP for a whole week.By using these resources for VIP it promotes positive behavior and they get to be a good example for others. All of these things are supporting students with tools to help or promote positive interactions and behavior in the classroom..","fullyFundedDate":1739371424362,"projectUrl":"project/calming-tools-and-promoting-positivity/8895313/","projectTitle":"Calming Tools and Promoting Positivity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722357937816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614604"},{"teacherId":5646351,"projectId":9066616,"letterContent":"The impact of our recent book study in the classroom has been profoundly positive. My students have absolutely loved engaging with their new books, eagerly seeking opportunities to dive into reading whenever we have downtime or finish a lesson. Their enthusiasm is contagious; they often ask me to read aloud, excitedly pulling out their books to follow along. This eagerness to participate reflects not only their interest in the stories but also their appreciation for the challenge these new texts present.\r\n\r\nI am deeply thankful for the chance to introduce these books that expose my students to new vocabulary and ideas. As they explore the narratives, their imaginations soar, and they begin to make connections and ask insightful questions. This curiosity fosters a vibrant learning environment, encouraging them to think critically and engage with the material on a deeper level. Overall, this book study has not only enhanced their reading skills but also nurtured a love for learning that I am truly appreciative of.","fullyFundedDate":1746787154175,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-book-study/9066616/","projectTitle":"Classroom Book Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5646351_orig.jpg?crop=447,447,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665146226073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5646351"},{"teacherId":9614604,"projectId":8949263,"letterContent":"The impact for the materials for the homework program has been greatly appreciated. We use these materials daily to support our reading. This homework program has been very effective for the last few years for myself and for the kids I can see their growth and reading fluency and reading comprehension. By having these materials I'm able to implement this homework program as needed and continue my work with the kids. We are extremely grateful for all the support and help we've been given. The students also get rewarded with a big prize at the end of the month if they've done their homework every day and it is a huge incentive.","fullyFundedDate":1740083408433,"projectUrl":"project/homework-program/8949263/","projectTitle":"Homework Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722357937816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614604"},{"teacherId":9868744,"projectId":8996977,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the giant bean bags! We got 3 of them and we have students take turns sitting in them through out the day. Originally, I thought we would just use them during our reading time, but the kids just want to sit in them all day long, so we have to rotate in order to give as many students as possible a chance to sit in them. \r\n\r\nThe bean bags serve as motivational tools to encourage kids to do their desk work so they can do their online or book work while sitting on the bean bag. We are truly appreciative of your support and look forward to being able to raise more funds to purchase a few more. Thank you and may God bless you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1736188234191,"projectUrl":"project/reading-chillaxing/8996977/","projectTitle":"Reading & Chillaxing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9868744"},{"teacherId":9877044,"projectId":9108471,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten classroom, I want to thank you so much for your generous donation of math manipulatives. Your support means the world to us and will have a lasting impact on our little learners. Every child deserves an engaging and hands-on learning experience; your contribution has made that possible. With tools like ten-frames, magnetic numbers with counters, peg board numbers, and math games, our students can now explore mathematical concepts in a fun and interactive way. These manipulatives will help them visualize abstract ideas, develop problem-solving skills, and build a strong foundation for future learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our math centers are now more exciting than ever! Watching the joy and curiosity on our students' faces as they engage with these materials is truly inspiring. You've helped spark a love for learning that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in education's importance and supporting our classroom's journey of discovery. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment to making a difference in the lives of young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1740407906579,"projectUrl":"project/little-learns-big-numbers-exploring-ma/9108471/","projectTitle":"Little Learns, Big Numbers: Exploring Math in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9877044"},{"teacherId":9877044,"projectId":9011564,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our kindergarten class. Your support is truly appreciated and will significantly impact our young students' educational and developmental experiences. Your contribution will help us provide the necessary resources and materials to create an engaging and enriching learning environment.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to the children's education, and they will greatly benefit from your kindness. Thank you once again for your generosity and support. 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