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We are grateful and thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1762786281711,"projectUrl":"project/nourishment-is-essential-for-the-mind-an/9493646/","projectTitle":"Nourishment is Essential for the Mind and Body","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2736965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523369670486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2736965"},{"teacherId":9214906,"projectId":9318704,"letterContent":"Thank you for inspiring my future young readers and writers. I appreciate your generous support in providing my class with enough books and note books for them. Your kindness has brought so much excitement to my classroom. My students are already eager to dive into reading The Land of Stories book and express their thoughts through discussion and writing. \r\n\r\nThis book will help them with inferencing, character traits, plots and so much more. What you have done will help them to discover their voices, reflect on their experiences, and grow as confident writers. Because of you, every page they read becomes a step towards creativity and self discovery. \r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and belief in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746699555174,"projectUrl":"project/critical-thinking-through-reading-and-ga/9318704/","projectTitle":"Critical Thinking Through Reading and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214906"},{"teacherId":2736965,"projectId":9786327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution towards helping fund our project for shredders and certificate holders. Helping to provide our school with these items will provide our students with the appropriate tools to discard important documents and assignments. Students will be able to place their acknowledgements within certificate holders to keep their document safe. Thank you for helping to provide our students with the satisfaction of being able to appropriately destroy paperwork, and keep their accomplishments safe.","fullyFundedDate":1761917246185,"projectUrl":"project/rip-rip-rip/9786327/","projectTitle":"Rip! Rip! Rip!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2736965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523369670486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2736965"},{"teacherId":2736965,"projectId":9558358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution towards providing materials that will bring so much excitement to our students. Helping to provide these items to our students will help stimulate and focus their minds, while celebrating their accomplishments. 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Students will have the satisfaction of bridging together Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, all while learning, celebrating, and experiencing a new type of joy within the educational environment.","fullyFundedDate":1758202708570,"projectUrl":"project/frozen-in-time/9558358/","projectTitle":"Frozen in Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2736965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523369670486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2736965"},{"teacherId":2736965,"projectId":9726012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution towards providing materials that will bring so much excitement to our students. Helping to provide these items to our students will help stimulate and focus their minds, while celebrating their accomplishments. Students will have the opportunity to experience using floss sugar to make cotton candy using sticks, and learning to keep the area and equipment clean. This project will open their eyes to new experiences and possibilities. When students are not provided with the proper redirectives, or outlet to release stress, it may interfere with their ability to focus on their academics, control their emotions, and could ultimately allow them to make poor choices. Thank you for helping to provide our students with the opportunity to try something new and innovative in the STEM field. Students will have the satisfaction of bridging together Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, all while learning and experiencing a new type of joy within the educational environment.","fullyFundedDate":1758587377489,"projectUrl":"project/a-wind-of-sweetness/9726012/","projectTitle":"A Wind of Sweetness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2736965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523369670486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2736965"},{"teacherId":2736965,"projectId":9391411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution towards providing materials that will bring so much excitement to our students. Helping to provide these items to our students will help stimulate and focus their minds. Students will have the opportunity to experience the use of laser engravers, metal blank sheets, and safety glasses. This project will open their eyes to new experiences and possibilities. When students are not provided with the proper redirectives, or outlet to release stress, it may interfere with their ability to focus on their academics, control their emotions, and could ultimately allow them to make poor choices. Thank you for helping to provide our students with the opportunity to try something new and innovative in the STEM field. Students will have the satisfaction of bridging together Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, all while learning and experiencing a new type of joy within the educational environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757987152506,"projectUrl":"project/engraving-the-world-around-us/9391411/","projectTitle":"Engraving the World Around Us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2736965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523369670486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2736965"},{"teacherId":2736965,"projectId":9057634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution towards providing materials that will bring joy, thrills, and excitement to our students. Helping to provide these items to our students will help stimulate their minds, energize their bodies, refocus their minds, allow them to control their emotions while balancing, the ability to print certificates to celebrate their accomplishments, and re-energize with refreshing drinks. Students are thrilled to use the balance board to refocus and gain control, and excited to receive treats to nourish their bodies. When students are not provided with the proper redirectives, or outlet to release stress, it may interfere with their ability to focus on their academics, control their emotions, and could ultimately allow them to make poor choices. Thank you for helping to provide our students with the satisfaction of being able to control their emotions during a calming experience, and rejuvenate after helping to resolve their situation in order to function appropriately within the educational environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746787114405,"projectUrl":"project/joy-thrills-and-excitment-creating-th/9057634/","projectTitle":"Joy, Thrills, and Excitment: Creating the Ultimate Calming Exercise Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2736965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523369670486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2736965"},{"teacherId":2736965,"projectId":9274467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution towards helping fund our project for a karaoke system and camera. Helping to provide our school with these items will provide our students with the ability to hear during events and celebrations, and be able to take pictures to capture special moments. Students will be thrilled to see and hear this system, and reflect on these great events. These items will allow all students to feel and be a part of events and celebrations because they will not struggle to hear what is being said, and will be able to look back at photos to remember the great time they had. Thank you for helping to provide our students with the satisfaction of being able to hear during events and celebrations, and revisit the special moments.","fullyFundedDate":1746699586882,"projectUrl":"project/were-in-the-spotlight/9274467/","projectTitle":"We're in the Spotlight!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2736965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523369670486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2736965"},{"teacherId":2736965,"projectId":9159098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution towards helping fund our project for First Aid kits. Helping to provide our school with these items will provide our students with the appropriate care if they become hurt. Students will be thrilled to know safety is within reach. These kits will help students know that they are safe and cared for. Thank you for helping to provide our students with the satisfaction of being able to feel safe and function appropriately within the educational environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746786900749,"projectUrl":"project/protect-my-wounds-with-care/9159098/","projectTitle":"Protect My Wounds with Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2736965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523369670486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2736965"},{"teacherId":9088684,"projectId":9038873,"letterContent":"I am excited to share the positive impact of our \"Let's Embrace Orderliness\" project, which provided our PreK students with labeled storage bins to help organize toys and learning materials in the classroom. With the addition of these bins, students are now able to clearly identify where each item belongs, fostering both independence and responsibility in keeping their learning space tidy. This simple yet effective system has transformed the way our students interact with their environment. It has not only helped reduce clutter but also encouraged them to take ownership of their space by putting items back in their designated places.\r\n\r\nThe benefits extend beyond just organization; it has also contributed to improved classroom routines and behavior. With a clear system in place, students are more focused and confident in knowing what to do during clean-up time, leading to smoother transitions between activities. By embracing orderliness, our students are learning valuable skills that will serve them well in their academic journey and beyond. We are grateful for the support that made this project possible and excited to see how it continues to positively impact our classroom environment and our young learners' development.","fullyFundedDate":1746698840061,"projectUrl":"project/lets-embrace-orderliness/9038873/","projectTitle":"Let's Embrace Orderliness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9088684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754523332892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9088684"},{"teacherId":9088684,"projectId":8933978,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the heartwarming impact that our \"Token of Holiday Cheer\" initiative has had on our PreK students this holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of donors and community support, we were able to create personalized gift bags filled with small, thoughtful items to spread joy and warmth to each child in our classroom. For many of our students, these gifts represented not only the excitement of the season but also the kindness and care that our school and community extend to them. The smiles on their faces as they received their gift bags were priceless and a reminder of the importance of giving and kindness, especially during the holidays.\r\n\r\nThe gift bags also helped us foster a sense of belonging and community within our classroom. As we distributed the items, we took the opportunity to discuss the values of sharing, gratitude, and celebrating together. For many of our students, these holiday gifts were the only presents they received, making them feel seen and special. The initiative created a memorable holiday experience that will stay with them for years to come, showing them that they are loved and supported. We are deeply grateful for the support that made this celebration possible, and we look forward to continuing to create joyful moments like these in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1733165394770,"projectUrl":"project/a-token-of-holiday-cheer/8933978/","projectTitle":"A Token of Holiday cheer.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9088684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754523332892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9088684"},{"teacherId":9088684,"projectId":8529537,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the wonderful impact that engaging story time has had on our PreK students at SWPES, Story time is not only a cherished part of our daily routine, but it also plays a crucial role in developing early literacy skills, language acquisition, and emotional understanding. By incorporating vibrant, interactive stories into our classroom, our students are becoming more confident readers and listeners, while also developing a deeper connection to the stories they hear. The use of visuals, props, and interactive activities helps to keep them engaged and promotes critical thinking as they relate the story to their own experiences.\r\n\r\nThrough story time, we've seen improvements in both attention span and vocabulary. The students are more eager to participate in discussions, asking questions and predicting what might happen next in the story. This has fostered a love for reading, encouraging them to explore books beyond our classroom and develop a habit of lifelong learning. Story time also provides an invaluable opportunity for social and emotional growth, as students learn about empathy, cooperation, and problem-solving through the characters and events in the stories.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to making story time an even more enriching experience for our students, as it lays the foundation for future academic success. The benefits we've seen so far in terms of language skills, listening abilities, and social-emotional development are profound, and we are excited to continue nurturing these skills through engaging, dynamic storytelling. Thank you for your continued support in helping us create an enriching and memorable learning experience for our PreK students.","fullyFundedDate":1730846258733,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-story-time-for-prek/8529537/","projectTitle":"Engaging Story Time for Prek","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9088684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754523332892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9088684"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1409","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":310,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":48,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":56.4,"schoolId":1409,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sherwood Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sherwood Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/cumberland-county-schools/sherwood-park-elementary-school/1409"}