{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sherwood Forest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9565440,"projectId":10306029,"letterContent":"The small group table has been such a valuable addition to my kindergarten classroom. It has created a dedicated space where I can work closely with students in a more focused and personalized setting. Whether we are practicing letters and sounds, working on early math skills, reading together, or providing extra support, the table allows me to meet students right where they are and give them the individual attention they need. It has also encouraged students to collaborate, participate, and feel more comfortable sharing their ideas during small group learning.\r\nI am incredibly thankful for the dry erase markers as well. They have made our learning activities more interactive and engaging while giving students the opportunity to practice skills repeatedly without the pressure of making mistakes. My kindergarteners love being able to write, erase, and try again, which has helped build both confidence and independence. Having these supplies readily available has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I truly appreciate the support that helps make learning fun, hands-on, and accessible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1784803824884,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-markers/10306029/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Markers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565440_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781210313936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565440"},{"teacherId":3676507,"projectId":10409495,"letterContent":"I am so amazed and thankful for this donation. These sticker books are such an amazing gift to my 1st grade students. They love looking at the pictures and finding the stickers that match the numbers. Once they finish the pictures, they are so proud of themselves. The pictures in this book create a lot of oohs and ahhs when the pictures are completed.\r\n\r\nI teach students with with and without special needs so the these books help with finger grasping, letter recognition, and spatial relationships. They are a fun activity to work on when students are finished with their work.","fullyFundedDate":1787273780083,"projectUrl":"project/number-practice-one-sticker-at-a-time/10409495/","projectTitle":"Number Practice, One Sticker at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3676507_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593784551467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3676507"},{"teacherId":8555902,"projectId":10278071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing Miss Quinces for my students. They really enjoyed reading the story and learning about the characters and culture. The pictures helped students understand what was happening in the story, learn new vocabulary, and make connections to what they were reading.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels are especially helpful for my English learners because the pictures support their understanding of the text. Students enjoyed reading together, talking about the story, and sharing their ideas with classmates. It was great to see them excited and confident about reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading more fun and meaningful for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778342876014,"projectUrl":"project/visual-storytelling-through-graphic-nove/10278071/","projectTitle":"Visual Storytelling through Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8555902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729175769797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/casonnps"},{"teacherId":2488073,"projectId":10198440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Your donation of storage bins has already made a meaningful impact on my classroom by helping me create a more organized, welcoming, and functional learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins have provided a designated place for classroom supplies, instructional materials, student resources, and other items we use throughout the school day. Having these materials neatly organized makes it easier for my students to locate what they need and allows us to spend more time focused on learning instead of searching for supplies. The bins also help keep our classroom clean and reduce clutter, creating a space where students can feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped me provide my students with a classroom environment that supports independence and responsibility. Students are learning to retrieve materials when needed and return them to the appropriate location when they are finished. These simple routines help our classroom run more smoothly while encouraging students to take ownership of their learning space.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in my classroom and my students. Your support goes far beyond providing storage bins—you have helped create an organized learning environment where students can focus, participate, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and for helping make a difference in the lives of my students. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1784927009026,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solutions-for-student-success/10198440/","projectTitle":"Storage Solutions for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eichner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2488073_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y242&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746533584211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-eichner"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":10184106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to our project for flexible seating options for my first grade students. In just a few hours, my students will visit school for Open House and then they will return on Monday to start the school year. I have been using flexible seating for the last 10 years and I find that my students love it just as much as I do. These chairs will be used and loved in our classroom. My students love the opportunity to sit on saucer chairs to do their assignments or use the computer. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1785332710179,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-flexible-seating/10184106/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Flexible - Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":10303714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for snacks for my first grade students! My students have Open House this afternoon and then return to start the school year on Monday. I am so excited to meet my new group of first grade students. This project provided my class with t-shirts in our uniform color that will allow me to make them personalized school spirit shirts. These shirts are a favorite of my students - they love the opportunity to wear them and show off their \"owl shirts.\" Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1786542214742,"projectUrl":"project/school-spirit/10303714/","projectTitle":"School Spirit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":10421654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for snacks for my first grade students! My students have Open House this afternoon and then return to start the school year on Monday. I am so excited to meet my new group of first grade students. This project provided my class with sticker books to help them practice fine motor skills in a fun and creative way. Many of my students need to strengthen their hand muscles for writing and these sticker books are a fun and exciting way for them to do that. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1786542183417,"projectUrl":"project/sticker-books-for-phonic-practice/10421654/","projectTitle":"Sticker Books for Phonic Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":10421861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for snacks for my first grade students! My students have Open House this afternoon and then return to start the school year on Monday. I am so excited to meet my new group of first grade students. This project provided my class with sticker books to help them practice fine motor skills in a fun and creative way. Many of my students need to strengthen their hand muscles for writing and these sticker books are a fun and exciting way for them to do that. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1785840500657,"projectUrl":"project/practicing-sticker-skills/10421861/","projectTitle":"Practicing Sticker Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":10421685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for snacks for my first grade students! My students have Open House this afternoon and then return to start the school year on Monday. 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I am so excited to meet my new group of first grade students. This project provided my class with plenty of snacks for the first few weeks of school. Many of my students are going from being at home all day to being at school all day. They get hungry waiting for lunch time and these snacks help keep them full and focused during the school day!","fullyFundedDate":1786070773745,"projectUrl":"project/super-snacks/10421792/","projectTitle":"Super Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":10421742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for snacks for my first grade students! My students have Open House this afternoon and then return to start the school year on Monday. I am so excited to meet my new group of first grade students. This project provided my class with plenty of snacks for the first few weeks of school. Many of my students are going from being at home all day to being at school all day. They get hungry waiting for lunch time and these snacks help keep them full and focused during the school day!","fullyFundedDate":1785840504772,"projectUrl":"project/staying-full-at-school/10421742/","projectTitle":"Staying Full at School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":7265570,"projectId":10285099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! The addition of mailboxes to our classroom will have such a positive impact on our organization, and efficiency. In years past, I have handed out any flyers or classroom papers at the end of the day, which some times led to students not receiving papers because they forgot to get them from me. These mailboxes will allow us to practice the routine from day one, and hopefully help us to become more efficient with packing up. \r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1784581286009,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-messy-mail/10285099/","projectTitle":"No More Messy Mail","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butterfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7265570_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724433887124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgbutterf"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34881","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":466,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":38.5,"schoolId":34881,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sherwood Forest Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sherwood Forest Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/norfolk-public-schools/sherwood-forest-elementary-school/34881"}