{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rosman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9471094,"projectId":10042279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to our music program! With the money you gave I was able to order some exciting new instruments and purchase some necessary items needed to improve our classroom.\r\nThe Pre-K students have loved the new \"tongue drums.\" Theses instruments sound like windchimes and sound pretty no matter where you hit them, so it is perfect for Pre-K. We also have enjoyed the much needed drum-stick mutes. A couple of years ago I purchased a lot of buckets and drumsticks for us to use in class, but they are so loud, we usually have only been able to use them when we go outside. Now that they have the drum mutes on them we can enjoy them inside anytime! I also was able to purchase some much-needed battery chargers and batteries for our piano keyboards. This has helped me to have replacements on hand when a piano \"dies\" on a student in the middle of class. \r\nI wish you could have seen the Pre-K students' faces when they first heard the sounds they were making on their tongue drums! \r\nYour donation has greatly increased the number of smiles in our music room!","fullyFundedDate":1769193975253,"projectUrl":"project/music-supplies-for-res/10042279/","projectTitle":"Music Supplies for RES","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471094"},{"teacherId":10052891,"projectId":10042242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. Your support truly means more than words can express. Because of your kindness, my students will have access to resources and opportunities that will make a meaningful difference in their learning experience.\r\nIn our classroom, every new material brings excitement, curiosity, and growth. Your contribution helps create a space where students feel supported, inspired, and eager to learn. It allows me to provide engaging lessons and hands-on experiences that help each child succeed and build confidence.\r\nMy students and I are deeply grateful for your generosity and your belief in education. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping us create a positive and enriching learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1769193975920,"projectUrl":"project/january-19th-surprise/10042242/","projectTitle":"January 19th Surprise!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinkleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10052891_orig.jpg?crop=2731,2731,x0,y482&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749494825354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052891"},{"teacherId":9924181,"projectId":10042333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your $1,000 contribution to each teacher. We were truly stunned by your generosity.\r\n\r\nWith the funds, I ordered about $700 worth of new books, and the students have been thoroughly enjoying them. They are decodable texts with more engaging, modern storylines and updated graphics. One of the series is made up of graphic novels that begin with simple three-letter words and gradually increase in complexity throughout the set.\r\n\r\nThe results have been wonderful. I currently have two boys in 2nd and 3rd grade who are reading beyond their required reading every day because they're so engaged in the stories—what a great \"problem\" to have!\r\n\r\nThe chairs you see in the pictures are also a big hit and highly coveted. I now have enough cozy seating to comfortably accommodate a group of four students at a time.\r\n\r\nThe students even helped select the prizes they would like to earn as they put in the effort to grow their reading skills. Their excitement and motivation have been incredible to watch.\r\n\r\nThank you kindly for all that you do. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769193975788,"projectUrl":"project/thank-you-to-our-local-family/10042333/","projectTitle":"Thank You to Our Local Family!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9924181_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740074007346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9924181"},{"teacherId":6514774,"projectId":10042886,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our classroom now has reliable Chromebook chargers and much-needed cleaning wipes. Students can keep their devices powered throughout the day, which means fewer interruptions and more time focused on learning. Having working technology ready helps my first graders practice reading, phonics, and math programs consistently.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning wipes help us keep shared desks, materials, and devices sanitized throughout the busy school day. With young students using everything frequently, this makes a big difference. Your support helps maintain a clean classroom and ensures our technology is always ready for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769193976110,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-charged/10042886/","projectTitle":"Clean and Charged","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6514774_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690468225782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/res-golden"},{"teacherId":5688113,"projectId":10042258,"letterContent":"Thank you for this wonderfully generous donation made to all the teachers at Rosman Elementary School. We fully understand the value you have given us. With my funds, I purchased two sets of class novels: Out of the Dust, and my favorite book ever, \"Where the Red Fern Grows.\" We will begin reading Where the Red Fern Grows after we finish our current novel.\r\nAlso, I bought a terrarium for our upcoming life science unit for ecosystems. I also purchased a model of the human skeletal system. My kids have named it Balding Courtine Jr. And I bought a gumball machine to use for rewards. They are loving putting their pennies in.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1769193975978,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-a-rosman-classoom/10042258/","projectTitle":"Resources for a Rosman classoom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Courtine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5688113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753012837234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5688113"},{"teacherId":1813804,"projectId":10042273,"letterContent":"Thank you for your amazing gift of bilingual books for our Multilingual Learners. Bilingual Books boost biliteracy, reinforce home-school connections and increase engagement by validating native languages while developing English skills. They enhance vocabulary, improve comprehension through scaffolding, and foster cultural identity, allowing parents to read with their children even with limited English proficiency. By affirming the language our students speak we can elevate and value their language and create a space where they feel seen, and where they feel affirmed. This reduces the affective filter and allows children to learn to read and write in English. We use these books not only to create meaningful home school connections but to provide context for our multilingual children who can then use these texts to develop their English proficiency. By scaffolding the language they already know, children will be able to engage in classroom conversations, lessons and share meaningful text with classmates who are English speakers. Bilingual books also allow multilingual children to transfer their knowledge of reading and writing to English ensuring more children are given the gift of literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1769193975094,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-books-and-family-literacy/10042273/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Books and Family Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lavery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1813804"},{"teacherId":10096985,"projectId":10042270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the many supplies to our classroom. Your generosity has truly helped our classroom thrive! The NC map, supplies, and picture books that support our learning have been incredibly helpful and meaningful to our students each day.\r\n\r\nWithout your donation, we would not be able to have these wonderful things in our classroom. We are so grateful for your generous heart and the care for our students and our community. Your support makes a huge difference and we are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1769193976051,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-help-our-classroom-thrive/10042270/","projectTitle":"Resources to Help Our Classroom Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10096985_orig.jpg?crop=826,827,x0,y215&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754016169343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10096985"},{"teacherId":6514774,"projectId":10054068,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, my students will have decodable books to strengthen their phonics skills and grow as confident readers. The clipboards will give them flexible learning spaces and a place to write during independent and partner work. The laminating sheets will help us reuse materials all year as well as years to come. Your generosity makes a real difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support! Thanks you so much for all you do.","fullyFundedDate":1769193975492,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-books-and-needed-supplies/10054068/","projectTitle":"Decodable Books and Needed Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6514774_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690468225782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/res-golden"},{"teacherId":6440424,"projectId":10056955,"letterContent":"Your donation did far more than place books on a shelf. It placed possibility into the hands of young thinkers.\r\n\r\nEach title in this collection nurtured the natural curiosity of my gifted K–2 learners. These books were used during enrichment lessons, small group discussions, and hands-on problem-solving challenges. Students analyzed characters' thinking, compared perspectives, identified patterns, brainstormed solutions, and applied these ideas to real-world scenarios.\r\n\r\nStudents built confidence in sharing their original ideas, strengthened their critical and creative thinking skills, and embraced a mindset of perseverance and innovation. Most importantly, they began to see themselves as capable problem solvers whose ideas matter.\r\n\r\nYour generosity transformed wonder into wisdom and helped shape classroom culture where curiosity, creativity, and confidence thrived.","fullyFundedDate":1769201666397,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-with-lego-stop-/10056955/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life With Lego Stop-Motion Animation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tammy Kiser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6440424_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x111,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679015321231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammykiserbuckner"},{"teacherId":10052891,"projectId":9872253,"letterContent":"We just started our geology unit on rocks, natural disasters, and of course, volcanoes! At the end of the unit, I plan on using this volcano set.\r\n\r\nI am going to split my classroom into five groups, so they will each get to play a part in designing the volcano!\r\n\r\nThe TY letter is due this week, so I am writing it now, but I will not truly have pictures of the kids using it for probably another month! \r\n\r\nSome of my students have been asking me if we were going to create a volcano explosion since the beginning of the year, so when I pull these surprise kits out of the closet, they are going to be absolutely thrilled.","fullyFundedDate":1762613825933,"projectUrl":"project/erupting-with-learning/9872253/","projectTitle":"Erupting with Learning!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinkleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10052891_orig.jpg?crop=2731,2731,x0,y482&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749494825354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052891"},{"teacherId":9471082,"projectId":9395614,"letterContent":"Our class greatly appreciates your gift of giving. Students can come to the front of the room and sit on cushiony seats and listen to read alouds that discuss feelings and social situations. The students can sit and have a lifelong experience through the journeys we make while reading. Your gift of giving has set the example for the young minds to provide out of the goodness of their hearts. We are looking forward to using the lessons that the books teach while having fun. Students look forward to learning time when they can sit comfortably while seeing a physical book and not a video of someone reading it. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1751636053902,"projectUrl":"project/books-galore/9395614/","projectTitle":"Books Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MCKELVEY","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9471082_orig.jpg?crop=496,496,x200,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709166700724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471082"},{"teacherId":9471082,"projectId":9393092,"letterContent":"Our class greatly appreciates your gift of giving. Students can come to the front of the room and sit on cushiony seats instead of the hard floor. The students can also use these to sit in their chairs if they need a bit more sensory movement to focus. We love these as the students use them to keep their bodies under control and have their personal space. Your gift of giving has set the example for the young minds to provide out of the goodness of their hearts. We are looking forward to using these and being responsible in case we take them outside our classroom. Students look forward to learning time when they can sit comfortably.","fullyFundedDate":1751636053773,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-wiggle-wiggle/9393092/","projectTitle":"Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MCKELVEY","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9471082_orig.jpg?crop=496,496,x200,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709166700724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471082"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3540","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":329,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":87,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":64.3,"schoolId":3540,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rosman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rosman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/transylvania-county-school-district/rosman-elementary-school/3540"}