{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rosman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6514774,"projectId":10260264,"letterContent":"Our upcoming Beach Day celebration will provide my students with an exciting and memorable experience filled with fun, creativity, and teamwork. Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, students will be able to enjoy activities using sidewalk chalk, bubbles, beach balls, sunglasses, leis, and other beach-themed supplies. These materials will help transform an ordinary school day into a hands-on learning experience where students can build friendships, express creativity, and enjoy time together outside of the normal classroom routine.\r\n\r\nThe donated supplies will also encourage positive social interactions, cooperation, and active play while creating lasting memories for my first graders. Students will have opportunities to work together during games, create colorful chalk art, and enjoy simple childhood fun through movement and laughter. Experiences like Beach Day help students feel excited about school and strengthen our classroom community. Your generosity will bring joy and meaningful experiences to my students, and we are so thankful for your support in making this special day possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778023897413,"projectUrl":"project/beach-day/10260264/","projectTitle":"Beach Day","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":9924181,"projectId":10174279,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support funded additional copies of engaging decodable texts, allowing us to create small group sets for targeted instruction. You also provided activity sheets to accompany the graphic decodable series of Fox Kids, along with Fox Kids card games and the Spelligator game, which make learning interactive and fun. In addition, your donation helped purchase an engaging morphology resource to support vocabulary development. Our students truly enjoy these materials, and they are making a meaningful difference in their literacy growth.","fullyFundedDate":1775603246011,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-decodable-graphic-novels-and-re/10174279/","projectTitle":"Engaging Decodable Graphic Novels and Reading Games","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":10412822,"projectId":10042263,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. When the boxes arrived, the atmosphere in the room was electric; my students were buzzing with excitement as we unveiled everything from the practical essentials to our new science treasures. Seeing their faces light up at the sight of the human body model and the terrarium was a wonderful reminder of how much it means to them to have high-quality resources. The prize box items, in particular, sparked an immediate wave of motivation, as they couldn't wait to see what rewards they could earn for their hard work and kindness.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to great use, especially during our recent life science unit. A standout moment occurred when we first assembled the pull-apart human body model; the students were fascinated to see how the organs fit together, and it turned a complex concept into a hands-on discovery session. Beyond the big items, the \"basics\" like tissues and Band-Aids have provided a sense of security and comfort, ensuring that our learning isn't interrupted by the small scrapes or seasonal sniffles of a busy school day. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve transforming our new terrarium into a living ecosystem. The students are currently researching which plants will thrive best in our classroom environment, and we plan to observe the water cycle in action once it is fully established. Your contribution has not only provided us with necessary tools but has also fueled a deeper curiosity in my students. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a more vibrant and well-equipped place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1769193975356,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-bickford-fifth-grade-classroom/10042263/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Bickford Fifth Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bickford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412822"},{"teacherId":10412890,"projectId":10042487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of equipment to our Physical Education program. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students by providing them with new opportunities to stay active, build confidence, and develop healthy habits that will benefit them for years to come. Having access to quality equipment allows us to create more engaging and inclusive activities where every student can participate, learn, and grow.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are able to experience a wider variety of games, fitness activities, and skill-building exercises that promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance. Your contribution not only strengthens our program, but also shows our students that their health, wellness, and education are valued by the community. We are truly grateful for your generosity and your investment in our students' success and well-being.\r\nOn behalf of our students, staff, and school community, thank you again for your thoughtful support. Your donation will continue to make a positive difference each day in our PE classes, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769193975320,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-equipment/10042487/","projectTitle":"Physical Education Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412890"},{"teacherId":1813804,"projectId":10042272,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for the generous gift of bilingual books for our ML families. The students have enjoyed learning about simile, metaphor and personification from these books. The parents have enjoyed learning how to read and discuss books with their students. The children were especially excited to take the sight word game home to play with their families and teach their new words to their parents. Several of the parents commented on how they planned to learn more English from the bilingual books.\r\n\r\nIn our class we focus on the benefits of additive bilingualism and this gift of bilingual books helps to reinforce this message. Parents and students see first hand how the value of their heritage language and their literacy in it benefits their acquisition of a second language. The focus on family and reading together in a language you understand benefits everyone. Thanks again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771547272147,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-books-family-literacy/10042272/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Books = 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":10412828,"projectId":10042267,"letterContent":"When my student started kindergarten, he could not formulate words or sentences due to his speech impairment. He gestured during the day to get his needs met, or he would lead you to what he wanted. This has impacted his ability to participate in class or communicate, and play with his friends.\r\n\r\nWhen his communication book arrived, he was very excited. The real photos on the cards are bright and clear. The book is divided into sections to make it easy for him to find pictures. I was able to teach him how to put simple sentences together with the pictures, as well as use sign language. Now he can tell me what kind of snack he wants or if he is thirsty. He is also able to request certain toys. This communication book has bridged the gap from gesturing to using real words.","fullyFundedDate":1769193974985,"projectUrl":"project/a-voice-for-all/10042267/","projectTitle":"A Voice for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blankenship","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412828"},{"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":7888342,"projectId":8173599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our small reading groups through the purchase of these new books and resources. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily experiences of our students as readers.\r\n\r\nThese classic texts have opened the door for deeper conversations, stronger comprehension skills, and more confident readers. In our small groups, students are learning how to make predictions, identify themes, ask thoughtful questions, use context clues, and support their thinking with evidence from the text. The variety of books has also allowed us to introduce important lessons about character development, problem-solving, vocabulary, and making connections between reading and real life.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and engaging. Students gather in small groups to read together, discuss ideas, practice fluency, and encourage one another. The new books have helped create excitement around reading because students are able to work with texts that are interesting, accessible, and matched to their learning needs. There is something very special about watching students eagerly reach for a book and feel proud of themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant about reading are now participating more confidently during group discussions and asking to continue reading beyond our lesson time. One student, in particular, has become excited to share new vocabulary words discovered in the stories, while another student who struggled with confidence now volunteers to read aloud to the group. These moments are possible because your support placed high-quality books directly into their hands.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth as readers and learners. Your kindness is helping build not only literacy skills, but also confidence, curiosity, and a love of reading that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1715729594463,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-a-love-for-reading/8173599/","projectTitle":"Encouraging a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7888342_orig.png?crop=1036,1036,x79,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776862677653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7888342"},{"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":10412814,"projectId":10042245,"letterContent":"Currently a lot of the supplies I bought are being used by the kids in our early finisher/choice art time center. The kids love to free create so having more options for them to do that with outside of paper and pencil has been a game changer!\r\n\r\nWe have also had such a fun time exploring with some of the more \"non-essential\" art materials I've not been able to purchase in the past. With a $150 supply budget at the beginning of the year, things such as Liquid Watercolors, neon oil pastels and paint are not usually at the top of the list since we go through so much of the basics like paper, markers, glue, and things like that. It has been so fun exploring these other art supplies with my students and I am forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1769193975417,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies/10042245/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412814"},{"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"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"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"}