{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sara Collins Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5222309,"projectId":9713338,"letterContent":"For some reason this year's class is especially into writing which is why this project is perfect for them! To keep my students engaged, it helps to keep them writing on dry erase boards with markers. What kid doesn't like markers?! The best part is that we can use these in math, language arts and content lessons. \r\nI've done a publishing project at previous schools and it has been a win with parents and students alike because it is a great memento that can be saved and treasured for many years.","fullyFundedDate":1762261017948,"projectUrl":"project/publishing-party/9713338/","projectTitle":"Publishing Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5222309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520818763387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-camire"},{"teacherId":10065609,"projectId":9436942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! The new reading nook chair has quickly become a favorite spot in our classroom! Students now have a cozy corner to read independently, and it has really encouraged more of them to pick up a book. \r\n\r\nThe 'Bad Guys' book series (books 1-10) have been a huge hit. In fact, we started a class read-aloud with The Bad Guys books, and then students were able to choose their favorite to read on their own. One of the students even finished the first five books in just a few days because they were so hooked! \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new reading nook chair, they were thrilled! They couldn't wait to sit in it and start reading. I had a group of students jump right in and start reading The Bad Guys books as soon as I introduced them. The treasure box has been a big hit too! They were so excited to see the variety of prizes, and it created an immediate sense of excitement and competition in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe new books, especially Lemonade Wars and What If Everybody Did That?, sparked some really thoughtful discussions about making choices and the consequences of our actions. They were eager to dive into these topics.\r\n\r\nWe are currently diving deeper into independent reading with the Bad Guys series and other books. In addition, we will be doing a project based on What If Everybody Did That?, where students will create posters or presentations showing how their actions can impact the classroom community and the world around them. \r\n\r\nWe will also continue to reward students with treasure box prizes for meeting reading goals and demonstrating positive behavior. The snacks are also great for students who forget a snack a home. We recently had benchmark testing and students who forgot a snack were so appreciative to have one to fuel them during the test!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the flexible seating, books, snacks, and treasure box prizes! They have helped our classroom immensely and the class has loved them!","fullyFundedDate":1757683176507,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9436942/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10065609"},{"teacherId":5222309,"projectId":9494708,"letterContent":"My students are very excited about all the \"goodies\" that have arrived. We often use the mindfulness activities as we transition after lunch and recess. This helps prepare us for an afternoon of learning. The students were most excited to try out the breathing pal. They loved watching the changing colors. It helped those who can be resistant to breathing techniques to give it a try. \r\nI plan to roll out the mindful moments as needed over the course of the year. Some materials will be for selected students and some activities will be for all. The children are learning to accept that they will get what they need, not necessarily what they want. Thank you Loft, for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1757683091196,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-moments/9494708/","projectTitle":"Mindful Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5222309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520818763387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-camire"},{"teacherId":5222309,"projectId":9110703,"letterContent":"We just celebrated our glow day last week.This was a highly anticipated event as students could see us blocking all windows with black paper. \r\nThe students had 5 stations to visit: Glow tic tac toe, glow drawing, glow dice addition, glow ring toss, and glow word search with highlighters. The black lights really helped us to achieve the vibe.\r\nAbout 175 students participated throughout the week. It was a great way to celebrate the end of a successful year. Thanks so much for helping us to make it happen!","fullyFundedDate":1742935944180,"projectUrl":"project/groovy-and-grand-glow-day/9110703/","projectTitle":"Groovy and Grand Glow Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5222309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520818763387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-camire"},{"teacherId":5222309,"projectId":9089942,"letterContent":"My students love having the option to use noise canceling headphones. They typically get used during our independent work time or writing workshop. They are enjoying the color options!\r\nThe listening headphones are also perfect. This time of year many of my students have broken their original headphones from the beginning of the year. Having some back up pairs is essential as we use student Chromebooks daily.\r\nSpring fever has set in as we begin quarter four. Thanks for providing some important materials to help us finish the year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1739375086494,"projectUrl":"project/to-hear-or-not-to-hear/9089942/","projectTitle":"To Hear or Not to Hear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5222309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520818763387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-camire"},{"teacherId":5222309,"projectId":8959709,"letterContent":"We just tried out the new resources on Friday. Some kids stayed at 1 center the whole time, but many others jumped from activity to activity to see what they liked best. You can tell that some kids have experience using they engineering skills and imagination. Others chose to watch their peers interact with the new materials for a bit. I think that after a few Fridays the kids will begin to feel a little more comfortable experimenting with these activities. Thank you so much for supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1738243805428,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-morning-stem-bins/8959709/","projectTitle":"Mindful Morning STEM Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5222309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520818763387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-camire"},{"teacherId":5222309,"projectId":8948560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this biography project. My first graders love learning about the past. They are curious, but not great readers yet. These early biography books are a great way to introduce them to this genre. \r\n\r\nI may use some of these books as read alouds. I notice the students feel more confident to read a book after they have heard me read it. Another strategy I use to get kids excited about reading is read to a partner. Reading to yourself can seem boring and hard to a six or seven year old, but sharing a book with someone makes the activity much more engaging.\r\n\r\nWishing you the best in the New Year!","fullyFundedDate":1733253964294,"projectUrl":"project/itty-bitty-bios/8948560/","projectTitle":"Itty Bitty Bios","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5222309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520818763387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-camire"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6158","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":917,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":72.9,"schoolId":6158,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sara Collins Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sara Collins Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/greenville-county-schools/sara-collins-elementary-school/6158"}