{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shoals Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":9624019,"letterContent":"This project, Help Me, Help Them with TPT, was funded by amazing people like you who believe in public education and in supporting students. Having access to Teachers Pay Teachers gives me the opportunity to provide enrichment activities across all subjects, helping my students grow academically and creatively.\r\n\r\nYour kindness, sincerity, and support have made a tremendous impact on my classroom. Because of your generosity, my students are more motivated, more engaged, and truly inspired to be the best they can be.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in their learning and in their lives. 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Your support has made a meaningful difference, and I'm excited to share the impact you've helped create.\r\n\r\nMy students work hard every day to be \"STAR\" students, and the treasures provided through this project have given them meaningful choices and real motivation to do what is right. They are learning that responsibility and positive behavior earn them the opportunity to shop at our STAR Student Store—an experience they look forward to with so much excitement.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and sincerity have made a tremendous impact on my classroom. Because of your support, my students are more motivated, more engaged, and truly inspired to be the best they can be.\r\n\r\nThank you again. It is people like you who make all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758636561149,"projectUrl":"project/token-economy-treasures-for-students/9627100/","projectTitle":"Token Economy Treasures For Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746488401375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9790845,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate your generosity and continued support. Your contribution enabled me to purchase high-quality instructional materials to enhance lessons on healthy choices, force and motion, and paragraph writing. In addition, I was able to incorporate several engaging STEM projects that challenge and motivate my students, further enriching their learning experiences.\r\nAs an experienced educator, I greatly value the opportunity to introduce new ideas and resources into the classroom. This gift card allows me to continuously update and refine my instruction, ensuring that learning remains engaging, effective, and meaningful for my students. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760691079430,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-to-help-students/9790845/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers to Help Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653001"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9616457,"letterContent":"I cannot even begin to explain how important your donations for Scholastic News and Science Spin have been to our classroom. The students love reading them! The articles are engaging and give students a weekly dose of nonfiction reading and skill-building. They also highlight timely and meaningful topics—such as Fly High for Veterans Day, Who Invented Maple Syrup?, and Season for Snizzin'. The graphic organizers that come with Scholastic News have been incredibly helpful in teaching students how to read and process nonfiction texts. I love seeing how the initial reading builds background knowledge and prepares students to dive deeper into each topic. Everything about these magazines has been a huge benefit to our classroom. And again—the students LOVE them. I do, too. 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It's donors like you who make a real difference—not just in our classroom, but in our community as well.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1752671608127,"projectUrl":"project/mag-nificent-exploration-with-magnets/9329543/","projectTitle":"MAG-NIFICENT Exploration with Magnets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746488401375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9743551,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your generosity and support. Your support allowed me to purchase new, engaging materials to enhance lessons on healthy choices, force and motion, and paragraph writing. I was also able to add several exciting STEM projects that continue to challenge and inspire my students—they especially love the STEM activities!\r\nAs a long-time educator, it is always refreshing to bring new ideas and resources into the classroom. These funds make it possible for me to continually update and improve my lessons, keeping learning fun, engaging, and meaningful for my students. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1759271823433,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-gift-cards-to-enhance-grade-level-cu/9743551/","projectTitle":"TPT Gift Cards to Enhance Grade Level Curriculum!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653001"},{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":9328664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project! Your support means the world to us. Because of you, my students have access to resources that will make learning more engaging, exciting, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and consideration by donating to the \"S'mores\" Anyone? is helping to create a positive, enriching environment where students feel empowered and inspired every day. It's donors like you who make a real difference—not just in our classroom, but in our community as well. Students didn't realize that you could actually use the sun to make things cook or heat up. I love when students learn new things. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1752671597227,"projectUrl":"project/smores-anyone/9328664/","projectTitle":"\"S'mores\" Anyone?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746488401375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":9327897,"letterContent":"This Erosion Experiment STEM project for my 3rd grade class has allowed my students to explore our world outside. It has introduced them to how wind and water change's our world over time with real life materials. \r\n\r\nStudents investigated with this interactive project how different materials, such as soil, sand, and rocks are affected by water flow, while simulating erosion in the classroom.\r\nThis project will allow students to use critical thinking skills, observation skills, while making predictions and recording their results. \r\n\r\nThis project will connect my students to real-world environmental changes. Students will gain a deeper understanding of what erosion, weathering, and sediment are while developing problem-solving skills and using teamwork skills essential with STEM learning and we are truly grateful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful and beyond belief.","fullyFundedDate":1752671590239,"projectUrl":"project/erosion-ground-shakers-and-movers/9327897/","projectTitle":"Erosion: Ground Shakers And Movers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746488401375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":10009529,"projectId":9300025,"letterContent":"On behalf of my gifted class based at Shoals Elementary serving five city schools in Charleston, WV, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation for the purchase of books. Your thoughtful contribution has already had a profound and exciting impact on our students' learning.\r\n\r\n The new collection has not only expanded our classroom library but has also introduced our high-achieving students to new subjects and perspectives that fuel their inherent curiosity. As the weather chills we look forward to snuggling in with these new titles. \r\n\r\n Thank you again for your support of our students' education and for fostering a lifelong love of learning. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746742069651,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-and-enrichment-with-a-classro/9300025/","projectTitle":"Engagement and Enrichment with a Classroom Library for Gifted Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denise","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009529_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746028336537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009529"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9382209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our classroom project! Your support means the world to my students and I. Because of you, we now have the resources we need to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students are thrilled to know that someone believes in their potential and cares about their education. The materials you helped provide will make a real difference in our daily learning, helping us stay motivated, and excited to come to school each day.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of every child here.","fullyFundedDate":1748660292676,"projectUrl":"project/class-dcor/9382209/","projectTitle":"Class Décor!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653001"},{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":9353685,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our project, \"Eco-Friendly Homes for Pollinators.\" MY students are so excited to get to work on this project and learn about local West Virginia pollinators, like bees, butterflies and other insects. They love that we are looking at WV pollinators and WV flowers. \r\n\r\nAs you know, pollinators play a vital role in keeping the plants in our environment healthy and vibrant, while providing food for wildlife and humans. Throughout this project, students explore the important relationship between pollinators and the plants they help grow.\r\n\r\nThis hands-on STEM integrated experience empowers my students to use critical thinking skills and create solutions to support the pollinator population affected by environmental changes, while empowering my students to become environmental stewards and creative problem solvers for their community and the world.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation is making this hands-on STEM project come to life for my classroom. With heartfelt thanks, we appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1750255571148,"projectUrl":"project/eco-friendly-homes-for-pollinators/9353685/","projectTitle":"Eco-Friendly Homes For Pollinators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746488401375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9705086,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your generosity and support. I have always loved Teachers Pay Teachers, and receiving gift cards through your donations has been such a meaningful contribution to my classroom.\r\nYour support allowed me to purchase new and engaging materials to enhance lessons on healthy choices, force and motion, and paragraph writing. I was also able to add several exciting STEM projects that continue to challenge and inspire my students—they especially love the STEM activities!\r\nAs a long-time educator, it is always refreshing to bring new ideas and resources into the classroom. These gift cards make it possible to continuously update and improve my lessons, which keeps learning fun and meaningful for my students. 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