{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Statesville Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5634735,"projectId":9197343,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you so much for supporting my classroom. I had so much fun creating these end of year gifts for my students. It was very emotional for me because this was me second year with this class. The growth these students showed, the amount of strength and resilience they have shown will forever be engrained in my memory of them. I was so happy to give them gifts that would allow them to look back on our happy memories. The effect has been lasting. I still have students that come up to me and tell me they have their photo album. Every day I see them walk by with the water cup in their bookbag that I gave them. I am so glad to know they have these happy reminders of how wonderful first and second grade was for them. Thank you so much for helping me reward my hardworking students.","fullyFundedDate":1746786907147,"projectUrl":"project/lets-remember-the-good-times/9197343/","projectTitle":"Let's Remember The Good Times!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5634735_orig.jpg?crop=556,556,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681730423539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5634735"},{"teacherId":5634735,"projectId":8611697,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you so much for contributing to my classroom. I hope you know that you make a difference everyday with your donations. My students have been so excited with the treasure box. I added the candy that was purchased to the treasure box and students are very driven to earn stars in order to go to the treasure box. The positive reinforcement yields positive behavior in the classroom. \r\nThe drawers have been so helpful! Even though they are smaller than I anticipated, they worked out perfect. I use the drawers to organize different color crayons. This is perfect because sometimes we only need a specific color like black or yellow, and if students are missing the color, they go to the drawers to pick only the color they need. This has been a life saver to make lessons move smoother. \r\n\r\nI want you to know I am so grateful for donors like you that keep my classroom running.","fullyFundedDate":1723661864313,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/8611697/","projectTitle":"Back to School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5634735_orig.jpg?crop=556,556,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681730423539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5634735"},{"teacherId":9974621,"projectId":9427075,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed thanks to your generous support! The new light-green velvet bag chairs have created a cozy reading corner where students eagerly curl up with books during literacy centers. One of my favorite moments was watching two students settle into the chairs with their sight-word readers, proudly taking turns helping each other sound out tricky words.\r\n\r\nThe Crayola Classpack has also been a huge hit—students used the crayons to illustrate their personal narratives with bright, bold colors. Our treasure chest and new fidget toys have become a central part of our reward system, helping motivate positive behavior and celebrate student growth. The birthday bracelets, pencils, and stickers have added excitement to our classroom celebrations, making each student feel special on their big day.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\nThey were over the moon! When the bag chairs came out of the box, the class gasped and immediately asked, \"Can we sit in them?!\" Several students hugged them because they were so soft. The reusable neon water bottles brought another wave of excitement—students immediately chose their favorite colors and proudly filled them up. When they saw the treasure chest filled with fidgets, birthday goodies, and new supplies, the room was full of smiles, chatter, and pure joy.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\nWe are now using the new materials to support our ongoing literacy and behavior-incentive systems. Students will continue using the bag chairs during independent reading and writing time to help build stamina and comfort. The crayons and glue sticks will be used in our upcoming nonfiction writing project, where students will create their own \"All About...\" books with illustrations and diagrams.\r\n\r\nThe treasure chest and fidget toys will support our next Social-Emotional Learning goal as students practice teamwork, positive choices, and responsibility. The water bottles will continue helping students stay hydrated throughout the day—something especially helpful during transitions and outdoor activities.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping create a space where students feel comfortable, motivated, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755719886671,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-learn-grow-and-thrive/9427075/","projectTitle":"Tools to Learn, Grow, and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Underwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9974621_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y752&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749394067074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mzunderwood"},{"teacherId":7532979,"projectId":9610852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating basic school supplies for my students this year. My students use their folders to keep track of their data. Students love to use the Mr. Sketch markers for group projects. Students have been able to stay in school more due to Lysol wipes and tissues which help keep them clean and healthy. All of the students have morning work journals and didn't have to worry about getting supplies from home. My students were very appreciative for these supplies. The students have their basic school needs met because of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755719887098,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies-for-student-engage/9610852/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies for Student Engagement Throughout the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Claiborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7532979_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629643877910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7532979"},{"teacherId":2865009,"projectId":9654960,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter with a heart overflowing with gratitude to update you on the incredible, sustained impact of your donations to our \"Small Rewards Big Motivation\" project. The incentives you funded have fundamentally transformed the atmosphere of our reading block. This project wasn't just about acquiring items; it was about investing in motivation, self-esteem, and the belief that effort leads to reward. My students are now using these new resources as powerful, tangible acknowledgments of their progress toward their reading goals. \r\n A key component of our system is encouraging consistent work in the iReady reading program. The small prizes are directly used to reward students for lessons passed in iReady each week, turning computer time into an exciting challenge. Students who once rushed through the diagnostic or struggled to focus on the individualized lessons are now deeply engaged, knowing that successful completion is celebrated. Students are also able to earn points when they reach reading goals in fluency, comprehension during weekly progress monitoring.\r\n This project is essential because it specifically targets consistent effort in the iReady program, which provides personalized, adaptive instruction crucial for closing achievement gaps. For instance, successfully passing five iReady lessons in a week earns a student a choice of a smaller prize in our Reading Store. But for students who achieve larger milestones—like passing 25 or even 50 iReady lessons over a grading period—we have set aside the larger, specialty items you donated. The sight of these premium items serves as a powerful long-term goal, driving sustained, high-quality effort in the program. Furthermore, these incentives have become instrumental in celebrating the \"lightbulb\" moments of comprehension, whether they occur during iReady instruction or other reading goals . When a student successfully uses context clues to define a new vocabulary word or summarizes a complex chapter with exceptional clarity, they are immediately recognized and rewarded with one of the small prizes. This immediate positive reinforcement has dramatically increased their willingness to take risks and engage with challenging texts. It has shifted their focus from simply finishing the book to genuinely understanding the content, turning reading from a task into a measurable achievement. The overall ripple effect of this heightened engagement is evident in our class-wide reading scores, which are showing a noticeable, positive trend upward since the \"Reading Store\" was introduced. Your support has fostered a culture where reading is not just expected, but actively desired and celebrated.\r\n The reaction of my students when they first saw the materials was absolutely priceless. The room went completely silent—a feat in itself! When I opened the lid, revealing the colorful assortment of fun novelty items, a collective gasp went through the room, followed by a burst of excited whispers. It felt like Christmas morning. They immediately began pointing out the items they wanted, asking, \"How do we earn that?\" and \"When can we start?\" That initial excitement has not waned; in fact, the desire to earn these small items has become a daily driving force. It took something that can sometimes feel abstract—like improving a reading score or passing an iReady lesson—and made it immediate and tangible. The students understood instantly that this wasn't just a general reward system; it was a system specifically designed to celebrate their hard work in reading. Every time a new prize is put into the chest, the excitement bubbles up again. They treat the act of choosing their prize with such care and seriousness, knowing they truly earned it. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making this powerful and positive transformation possible. Your generosity is fostering confident, motivated, and successful readers. We are all deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756486414403,"projectUrl":"project/small-rewards-big-motivation/9654960/","projectTitle":"Small Rewards, Big Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2865009_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756258622762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-dblackmon"},{"teacherId":2324186,"projectId":9547970,"letterContent":"These supplies have been so amazing! I am returning to the school district after a decade long stint teaching abroad, so coming back to Title 1 school such as this means I needed some STUFF. I have been lucky enough to teach math and science specifically and I LOVE IT!\r\n\r\nThe selection of these items align with the vision of my school district in that it affords them opportunities to conduct experiments and investigations independently and fosters collaboration when they have a share interest.\r\n\r\nIt is my intent to build a bridge toward their 5th grade content and keep the spark alive as they explore the world around us! I have a larger concentration of girls this year and it is so nice to see them fully engaged and in most cases leading discussions and explorations. \r\n\r\nI appreciate your consideration and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755719887968,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sparks-igniting-curiosity-in-every/9547970/","projectTitle":"STEM Sparks: Igniting Curiosity in Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winslow-Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2324186_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464272751830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-carter9388"},{"teacherId":7489990,"projectId":9216849,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our school's Sharing the Planet initiative. My students are learning how to be good stewards of the Earth's resources with the items you provided. We are also able to ignite curiosity and spark genuine inquiry with our indoor garden incubator and our aquarium/garden. \r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to help me open the boxes to see what had been donated to us. Students jumped at the chance to be the ones who actually got to set everything up. It was such a sweet moment as a teacher librarian. \r\n\r\nAfter our initial \"crops\" we are excited to try new varieties that will grow in our indoor garden and are waiting for spring to see what happens when we use our indoor compost on our spring plantings. These items are such exciting gifts that really will help my students learn all throughout the year. Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1747679378497,"projectUrl":"project/growing-up-green/9216849/","projectTitle":"Growing Up Green","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shanks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7489990_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677526165611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-shanks"},{"teacherId":4276363,"projectId":9210229,"letterContent":"My students have appreciated the materials donated. The ability to add more detailed lesson activities that engage and enhance the learning has been amazing. My students have shared that science is more exciting and fun. They are able to focus on the objectives and demonstrate their knowledge in a more specific manner. \r\n\r\nMy student have also demonstrated more ownership within the class. They were able to design and create class science themed buttons for rewards, motivation, and encouraging the younger students within the school. \r\n\r\nFinally, the girls in my class have loved jumping rope daily. They are having more fun at recess and are engaged. Instead of walking around, they are working together and encouraging each other to jump in a variety of ways. They have enven creating jumping songs. Their jumping and excitement has permeated within the grade. The boys have started jumping with the girls. Something I didn't exspect. \r\n\r\nThank you again for not just the materials, but helping to creating a fun classroom community in which the boys and girls are encouraging each other. The ability to grow academically and socially is having a lasting impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746580939827,"projectUrl":"project/jump-into-science-learning/9210229/","projectTitle":"Jump into Science Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4276363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743551670363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4276363"},{"teacherId":3552722,"projectId":9719393,"letterContent":"The tennis balls, index cards, and classroom incentives donated to our class have made a tremendous difference in both learning and classroom environment. The tennis balls, placed on the bottoms of chairs and desks, have helped create a quieter and calmer classroom by reducing distracting noise. This allows students to better focus during lessons, leading to stronger concentration and engagement. The index cards are being used daily for quick checks for understanding, review games, and study tools. They give students a hands-on way to practice and organize what they've learned, making new information easier to remember.\r\n\r\nThe classroom incentives have motivated students to take ownership of their learning and behavior. Whether it's earning small rewards for effort or recognition for teamwork, these incentives encourage a positive classroom culture where students feel excited and proud of their growth. Altogether, these resources have contributed to a more focused, engaging, and supportive learning space that truly benefits every student.","fullyFundedDate":1759356173979,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-motivation-and-focus/9719393/","projectTitle":"Tools for Motivation and Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teague","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3552722_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721140557610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3552722"},{"teacherId":3552722,"projectId":9535230,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors who contributed to our back-to-school supply drive. Your support ensures that every student walks into the classroom prepared, confident, and ready to learn. With the rising cost of basic school materials, your kindness lifts a significant burden from families and allows teachers to focus on instruction rather than worrying about unmet needs. Your contributions provide more than just pencils, notebooks, and backpacks—they provide students with the tools to dream big and succeed.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donations is already being felt across our classrooms. Students are starting the year equipped with the resources they need to engage fully in their learning, while teachers have the supplies necessary to create enriching lessons. Because of you, our children can step into the school year with excitement rather than anxiety, knowing they have everything required to thrive. Thank you for investing not only in supplies but in the future of every child you've touched with your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1754494743664,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-student-success-25-26/9535230/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Student Success 25-26!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teague","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3552722_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721140557610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3552722"},{"teacherId":3552722,"projectId":9246414,"letterContent":"Giving novels to students can have a powerful impact on both their academic growth and personal development. Novels expose students to rich vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and diverse writing styles, which help strengthen their reading comprehension and overall literacy skills. Through engaging plots and characters, students practice critical thinking as they analyze themes, make inferences, and draw connections between the story and the real world. This not only improves their academic performance but also builds confidence in their ability to tackle longer, more challenging texts.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, novels open the door to empathy and imagination. When students step into the lives of characters from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, they gain new perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. Reading stories can also inspire creativity, spark meaningful discussions, and provide an emotional outlet for students who may see themselves reflected in the characters' journeys. In this way, novels go beyond being just books—they become tools that shape students into more thoughtful, empathetic, and engaged learners.","fullyFundedDate":1744236755420,"projectUrl":"project/building-love-for-reading-novel-study-f/9246414/","projectTitle":"Building Love for Reading: Novel Study for 5th Grade Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teague","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3552722_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721140557610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3552722"},{"teacherId":9974621,"projectId":9403093,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to bouncy balls and additional classroom materials that are making a real difference each day.\r\n\r\nThe bouncy balls have been such an exciting addition! They aren't just fun — they give my students a healthy way to release energy, improve focus, and stay engaged during lessons. I've already noticed how much more attentive and motivated they are when they have opportunities to move and learn at the same time.\r\n\r\nThe other materials you provided have also helped us create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. These resources are tools that make learning hands-on and meaningful, and they are helping each of my students grow not only academically but socially and emotionally as well.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. That lesson — that they matter and are worth investing in — is one of the most powerful things they will carry with them.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and my amazing students, thank you for making our classroom brighter, more engaging, and more joyful. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1750256219191,"projectUrl":"project/bounce-into-learning-flexible-seating/9403093/","projectTitle":"Bounce Into Learning: Flexible Seating Calming Tools for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Underwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9974621_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y752&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749394067074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mzunderwood"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1686","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":440,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":63,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.9,"schoolId":1686,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Statesville Road Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Statesville Road Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-district/statesville-road-elementary-school/1686"}