{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Salem Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1820421,"projectId":9509737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support in my clinic. Words cannot express my gratitude, the generosity you have to contribute to these kids. The dry clothes help keep them in school whether it be a potty accident or a spill at lunch. They feel the love when they can find clean clothes in their size. \r\n Now that winter is among us, the mini lip balms help keep kids lips from cracking from the cold. It keeps them comfortable and content. And the snacks are so helpful for hungry bellies. I can offer a snack and get them back to class full. The low carb slim jims are perfect for the diabetic students. \r\n What a blessing you truly are, thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1756835123148,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-clinic-needs/9509737/","projectTitle":"Back to School, Clinic Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1820421"},{"teacherId":1820421,"projectId":9095687,"letterContent":"The supplies you donated have truly made an impact in my clinic. The students get excited to see snacks and clothes. I appreciate the continued support. Having clean clothing for accidents and spills helps keep kids confident and able to stay in class.\r\n\r\nThe snacks help keep kids from being hungry in class. The slim jims help give diabetic students a low carb option when they are hungry, without impacting their disease process.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all that you do to sponsor clinics and classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1740068852348,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-clinic/9095687/","projectTitle":"Support the Clinic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1820421"},{"teacherId":7146554,"projectId":8983836,"letterContent":"This project is still in process. It has touched more students than imagined and still counting. Students listened to teachers read 5 selected books to build character , learn about emotional control and about fostering friendships. Students were allowed to wear name tags with the words KIND KID, they will be receiving a certificate and tee shirt upon completion of their kindness project. The students assisted each other in the creation of a ramp that allowed cars to move across a bridge without being stuck in a place that it did not want to be any longer.","fullyFundedDate":1733286600788,"projectUrl":"project/kind-kids-kids-in-need-of-deescalati/8983836/","projectTitle":"K.I.N.D Kids (Kids in Need of Deescalation)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7146554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593989200868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7146554"},{"teacherId":133231,"projectId":9011352,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our new SSG Multisport Indoor Tabletop Scoreboard has been an absolute game-changer for our students! The moment they walked into the gym and saw the scoreboard, their faces lit up with excitement. It immediately added a new level of energy and motivation to all of our activities. Whether we're playing basketball, volleyball, or other team sports, the students are more engaged, eager to compete, and enthusiastic about keeping track of the score in real-time.\r\n\r\nOne standout moment was during our recent team competition, where students worked together not only to play the game but also to strategize and communicate more effectively. The scoreboard provided an authentic experience, encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and accountability. It has also been a great tool for developing math skills, as students practice adding and subtracting points. It's amazing to see how something as simple as a scoreboard has brought a sense of professionalism and excitement to our games, creating a fun, dynamic learning environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to integrate the scoreboard into various class activities and fitness challenges, continuing to foster teamwork and leadership skills. The students are already looking forward to the next big event, and I'm confident that this new resource will continue to enhance their experience in physical education. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1741224299044,"projectUrl":"project/keep-score-build-the-game-electronic-s/9011352/","projectTitle":"Keep Score, Build the Game: Electronic Scoreboard for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lewchanin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp133231_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452168855223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/133231"},{"teacherId":7146554,"projectId":8732735,"letterContent":"Thank you for encouraging our learners to become engineering thinkers. They have enjoyed many activities and free thinking time to create. They are the authors of their stories and they get to decide how to problem solve. \r\n\r\nThey created many pictures and learned to question activities from many perspectives along the way to being little engineers. \r\n\r\nThese students are taking the first step to looking at the world around them and being able to share their findings for others to understand and replicate . Thank you for believing in them .","fullyFundedDate":1727832719048,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-with-big-ideas/8732735/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers with Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7146554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593989200868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7146554"},{"teacherId":9809421,"projectId":8891309,"letterContent":"When the giant boxes from Amazon arrived, my students were so excited. They didn't know what was coming (I kept it a surprise) but when we opened the boxes, they were thrilled beyond belief! The colors of the cushions are beautiful. Many students have commented about how the blue matches our school color. The cushions are a variety of calming, natural colors that will some day also match the library redesign and outdoors theme I am planning for!\r\n The older students are the most excited about using the cushions. While the younger students are used to sitting on the floor for lessons in their own classrooms, the older ones are used to their chairs. When they come to the library and have to sit on the floor, they grouch a bit but I have no other option. Many of them now say that the cushions are more comfortable than the two bean bags we have (which are reserved for well-behaved student rewards)! They love the little carrying handles, too.\r\n Most of all, when we do partner and individual quiet reading time, students are eager to snuggle up with their buddies and a book. There is no more fighting over the limited space on the couch because we have enough cushions for them all. They read for longer, quieter periods of time. It is really a beautiful thing to observe.\r\n Thank you again for your extraordinary generosity for such a relatively ordinary wish. It is a step towards more reading and a more beautiful library for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1729944283229,"projectUrl":"project/our-star-readers-looking-for-comfort/8891309/","projectTitle":"Our Star Readers Looking for Comfort!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9809421_orig.jpg?crop=1471,1471,x1552,y766&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729353252609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9809421"},{"teacherId":133231,"projectId":8919112,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our ENCORE team (Music, Art, Physical Education, and Library) has been able to transform our teaching and our students' learning experiences with the addition of a color printer. This technology has brought our lessons to life in ways we couldn't have imagined, helping our students engage more deeply with the material while enhancing their creativity and understanding.\r\n\r\nMany of you may use printers and other technology at home, but in the classroom, this tool is doing something special. It allows us to provide vibrant visuals for lessons, such as colorful posters for physical education activities, detailed art prints for inspiration in our art classes, and engaging music charts. The ability to print in color is helping students better visualize complex concepts, which improves their comprehension and retention.\r\n\r\nWhat's most exciting for our students is the chance to see their own work come to life in full color. Whether it's printing a piece of art they've created or a project they've worked on, the thrill of seeing their efforts reflected in vibrant prints is inspiring them to take more pride in their work. This simple addition has added a whole new layer of excitement and motivation for students.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular has really warmed to this new technology. A quiet student who typically doesn't express much enthusiasm has shown newfound engagement during our art lessons. Since the introduction of the color printer, they've become more involved, eagerly waiting to print and display their art. This shift in behavior shows just how impactful this tool has been—not only in enhancing learning but also in boosting confidence.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support in making this possible. Your donation has made a significant difference, and we look forward to seeing our students continue to thrive with this new resource!\r\n\r\n\r\nWith deep appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1732153532779,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creativity-bringing-color-to/8919112/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creativity: Bringing Color to Learning 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lewchanin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp133231_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452168855223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/133231"},{"teacherId":1820421,"projectId":8852907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my clinic. Your generosity warms my heart. The items definitely helped keep students in school and missing less class time. \r\n The underwear has been helpful for potty accidents and not having to call parents when spare clothes are forgotten at home. It alleviates the burden of the teachers having to provide clothing. \r\n The snacks help with hungry bellies and the low carb options give the diabetic students the option to have a snack and keep their blood sugar in a safe range. This keeps students in class and learning!\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1728417459889,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-with-every-need-at-s/8852907/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students with Every Need at School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1820421"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45934","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":573,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":74.5,"schoolId":45934,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Salem Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Salem Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/spotsylvania-co-public-schools/salem-elementary-school/45934"}