{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southeast Raleigh Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3420247,"projectId":10156849,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our donors, our third-grade classroom was able to receive a collection of high-interest graphic novels that will make a meaningful impact on our students' learning and love of reading. These engaging books provide students with exciting stories, colorful illustrations, and relatable characters that capture their attention and encourage them to pick up a book with enthusiasm. Having access to books that genuinely interest them helps build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and foster a lifelong love of literacy.\r\n\r\nThis project has made reading more accessible, enjoyable, and exciting for all of our students. Graphic novels offer valuable opportunities for students to develop vocabulary, strengthen reading comprehension, practice making inferences, and build fluency while enjoying stories that meet their interests and diverse reading levels. Most importantly, these new books have helped create excitement around independent reading and encouraged students to explore new stories.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to our donors for investing in our students and helping bring this project to life. Your generosity has provided more than just books; it has opened doors to imagination, discovery, confidence, and a stronger classroom reading community. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of our third-grade \r\nreaders!","fullyFundedDate":1776546011375,"projectUrl":"project/pow-bam-read-graphic-novels-for-our-c/10156849/","projectTitle":"Pow! Bam! Read! 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My class and I say, Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1762201916843,"projectUrl":"project/superstar-readering-lounge/9781186/","projectTitle":"Superstar Readering Lounge!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt-Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295880"},{"teacherId":9508955,"projectId":9951686,"letterContent":"The students have so enjoyed the new percussion instruments! Many of them had never played the castanets before. You will see one of the students playing the castanets in the first picture. We were also happy to have the new triangle holders so that more students can play the triangles. \r\n\r\nAll K-5 students have enjoyed the new frog guiros! You will see some 5th graders improvising with the frog guiros, triangles, etc. in the second picture. Student engagement has increased with these new percussion instruments. Thank you so much for investing in our community of young musicians!","fullyFundedDate":1771103288467,"projectUrl":"project/new-percussion-instruments/9951686/","projectTitle":"New Percussion Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508955_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770049162564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508955"},{"teacherId":1935426,"projectId":9680000,"letterContent":"Our students have truly benefited from the addition of the Tonies device and the listening center with the radio, CD player, and headphones. While many donors are familiar with technology at home, this technology plays a very intentional role in our classroom by supporting literacy, independence, and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe Tonies device helps bring stories to life in a way that is interactive and easy for young learners to use on their own. Students are able to listen to books, follow along, and build comprehension skills without needing constant adult support. The listening center with headphones allows students to hear fluent reading, which strengthens their vocabulary, improves pronunciation, and builds confidence—especially for emerging and struggling readers.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for students is the independence and choice this technology provides. They love being able to select their own stories and control their listening experience. The hands-on nature of the Tonies characters makes it feel like play, while they are actually developing important literacy skills.\r\n\r\nWe have seen several students especially thrive with this new technology. Some of our more reluctant readers are now eager to engage with books because they can listen and follow along without frustration. Students who need extra support with focus benefit from the headphones, which help minimize distractions and allow them to fully immerse themselves in a story. Additionally, our English language learners have shown growth in language development as they hear correct pronunciation and natural storytelling.\r\n\r\nOverall, this technology has made reading more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for all of our students. It has created opportunities for independence, built confidence, and helped foster a genuine love of stories in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763600333450,"projectUrl":"project/tuned-in-an-ear-smart-approach-to-readi/9680000/","projectTitle":"Tuned In: An Ear-Smart Approach to Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1935426_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x80,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565394341116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1935426"},{"teacherId":48000,"projectId":9488659,"letterContent":"Receiving these wonderful books have given a confidence booster for my students in need of a more individualized learning resource. When the students realized they had another resource that we unboxed together they were elated. My students have had the opportunity to take home the books and successfully read them to their parents. \r\n\r\nI have really appreciated the generous donors from Donors Choose. Only donors like you can make teachers projects, visions, and out box ideas to fruition. Your donation has encouraged me to dream bigger, teach more passionately and motivate my students to be better than they imagine.","fullyFundedDate":1761783139983,"projectUrl":"project/goodness-gracious-great-books-of-fire/9488659/","projectTitle":"Goodness, Gracious, Great Books of Fire!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Primus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp48000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650022553245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/osmo"},{"teacherId":9508955,"projectId":9862847,"letterContent":"Our students have been thrilled to have the opportunity to each have an ukulele to play during music class. When the students first saw the new ukuleles, they were so excited and some promptly started saying that they wanted to be the first to use the new ones! They were surprised and happy that they did not have to share anymore. \r\n\r\nIt has been so impactful to the efficiency of our learning since students no longer have to share an instrument. We have been able to move more quickly in the Ukulele curriculum. The students have learned how to properly hold the instruments, play individual strings and a few chords. We are working on playing chord progressions more smoothly and accurately. \r\n\r\nIn the next couple of months, our goal is to learn several more chords and increase the complexity of the music we can play. We are hopeful to have an ukulele performance for our 5th grade graduation ceremony. We cannot thank you enough for making this possible for our students and our school!","fullyFundedDate":1762202023274,"projectUrl":"project/more-ukuleles-please/9862847/","projectTitle":"More Ukuleles Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508955_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770049162564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508955"},{"teacherId":9121751,"projectId":9612852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones and organizer bins for our 2nd grade classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow students to fully engage in individualized learning activities such as reading programs, math practice, and instructional videos—without distractions. This has helped students stay focused, build confidence, and learn at their own pace while allowing small-group instruction to happen smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe organizer bins have transformed our classroom environment. With clearly organized materials, students are learning to be more independent and responsible, and we are able to spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies. An organized classroom also creates a calm, welcoming space where students feel ready and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is more inclusive, focused, and student-centered. We are truly grateful for your support and for the positive impact you have made on our students' academic and social growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students. Your support is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758202786791,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-whites-2nd-grade-classroom-of-litt/9612852/","projectTitle":"Mrs. White's 2nd Grade Classroom of Little Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121751_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x0,y1128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785678108704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121751"},{"teacherId":48000,"projectId":9592058,"letterContent":"It has been such a wonderful feeling to provide my students with such great resources. Being in a low-poverty, and low-performing school has given me the opportunity to reach more students who struggle. These materials are perfect for differentiating leveled reading, math, spelling and writing assignments. This has also allowed them to build more confidence in themselves and their ability to be successful. I have students who have asked for more and these resources have helped develop their desire and love of learning, and that's half the battle already won. \r\n\r\nYou were a great contributor to this major shift in mindset and attitude. \r\nI sincerely thank you for providing the monetary funds to complete this project.","fullyFundedDate":1757605645100,"projectUrl":"project/you-get-a-resource-and-you-get-a-resour/9592058/","projectTitle":"You Get a Resource!-and-You Get a Resource!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Primus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp48000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650022553245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/osmo"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_125620","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":341,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":62,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.3,"schoolId":125620,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southeast Raleigh Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southeast Raleigh Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/wake-county-public-school-system/southeast-raleigh-elementary-school/125620"}