{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stedman Primary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7125582,"projectId":10292341,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful impact on my students by helping them build important social-emotional skills like recognizing feelings, managing emotions, communicating needs, and building positive friendships. Resources like the Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends and the ALSLEA Feelings Pocket Chart for Classroom, Emotions Chart with 36 Cards give students engaging, hands-on ways to practice these skills every day.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students use these materials during circle time, small groups, and calm-down moments to identify emotions, discuss feelings, and learn calming strategies. Several students who previously struggled to express emotions are now more confident communicating their feelings and interacting with peers. Thank you for helping create a supportive learning environment where all students can grow socially, emotionally, and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1779472790492,"projectUrl":"project/support-me-in-my-class/10292341/","projectTitle":"Support Me In My Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7125582_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600342881297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katishia-graham"},{"teacherId":7125582,"projectId":10130425,"letterContent":"Our new classroom storage containers have made a huge impact on helping my students build independence and responsibility in the classroom. The students were so excited when they first saw the new containers and immediately wanted to help organize and clean up our classroom centers. What used to be a challenging transition after playtime has now become an opportunity for students to work together, follow routines, and take pride in caring for their learning environment.\r\n\r\nEach day, students use the containers to sort and pack away toys, manipulatives, and center materials independently. One special moment was watching several students remind each other where materials belonged and work together to clean up without teacher assistance. These simple organizational tools have helped strengthen teamwork, confidence, problem-solving, and responsibility skills in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue building classroom routines, these resources will support future lessons focused on independence, organization, and cooperative learning. My students are learning that they are capable helpers and important members of our classroom community. Thank you again for making this possible and for investing in my students' growth and success!","fullyFundedDate":1778227184638,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-through-organizati/10130425/","projectTitle":"Building Independence Through Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7125582_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600342881297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katishia-graham"},{"teacherId":7125582,"projectId":9581246,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in meaningful, immediate ways. We are using the new resources every day to deepen understanding and spark curiosity. Students now have hands-on access to materials that allow them to explore concepts independently and collaboratively rather than just reading about them. One especially powerful moment came during a recent lesson when students worked in small groups to apply the new tools to a real-world problem. They were fully engaged—asking thoughtful questions, testing ideas, and excitedly explaining their thinking to one another.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction was unforgettable. Students' faces lit up as they realized these resources were for them. There were gasps, smiles, and an eagerness to dive right in. Several students who are usually quiet couldn't wait to participate, and others took on leadership roles as they helped classmates learn how to use the new materials. That sense of ownership and excitement set a positive tone that has carried into our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps involve building on this momentum. Students are currently working on a longer-term project where they will apply what they've learned to create, present, and reflect on their work. These resources will continue to support skill-building, confidence, and collaboration throughout the year. By contributing to this project, you didn't just provide materials—you helped create an environment where students feel motivated, capable, and excited to learn. Thank you for giving our students this opportunity and for being a part of our classroom story.","fullyFundedDate":1765292286697,"projectUrl":"project/every-pony-counts/9581246/","projectTitle":"Every Pony Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7125582_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600342881297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katishia-graham"},{"teacherId":10051395,"projectId":9400397,"letterContent":"When our new chair pocket organizers arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement! They immediately began exploring their new storage spaces, proudly slipping in their folders, notebooks, and pencils. It was such a joy to see how something as simple as organization tools could bring so much enthusiasm and pride to their learning environment. Many of them commented, \"Now I won't lose my papers!\" and \"Look, everything fits right here!\"\r\nSince setting them up, our classroom has felt calmer and more structured. The chair pockets have given my students a sense of ownership over their materials, helping them stay focused and ready for learning without the constant shuffle of supplies. We've already noticed smoother transitions between subjects and fewer misplaced assignments. It's amazing how much this small change has boosted our productivity and independence.\r\nOur next step is using this newfound organization to dive deeper into group projects and reading rotations. With materials easily accessible, students can move quickly between activities and take greater responsibility for their learning. Thank you so much for making our classroom a more organized, efficient, and joyful place to learn — your generosity truly made a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1749835000738,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-littles-organized/9400397/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Littles Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moseley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10051395"},{"teacherId":5227063,"projectId":8543671,"letterContent":"My students have been absolutely thrilled to use our new handheld microscopes to explore the world around them. These tools have completely transformed how they view nature, insects, and everyday objects. The most exciting part for them is the portability; they love being able to take the microscopes out of the classroom and into the cafeteria, the playground, and other areas of the school to see what they can discover.\r\n\r\nThis technology is helping my students learn by making science tangible and immediate. While many students use technology for entertainment at home, using these microscopes in school teaches them how tools can be used for scientific observation and inquiry. I have seen several students who were previously shy in science class really \"warm up\" to the lessons because they are so eager to see the hidden details of the items they find. Thank you for sparking this curiosity in my \"littles!\"","fullyFundedDate":1723678856674,"projectUrl":"project/microscopes-for-littles/8543671/","projectTitle":"Microscopes for Littles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5227063_orig.jpg?crop=1975,1975,x836,y725&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768574498658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5227063"},{"teacherId":4980946,"projectId":9293725,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support this spring, our DonorsChoose project was fully funded in time for a very special moment. Each student in my preschool class for children with disabilities received their own copy of The World Needs Who You Were Meant to Be by Joanna Gaines as a gift at graduation.\r\n\r\nThis beautiful book celebrates individuality, creativity, and the importance of being exactly who you are. Its message was the perfect way to honor the incredible progress our students made this year. For many of them, this was their very first book to take home and keep as their own.\r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up as they received their books was a moment I will never forget. Families expressed deep appreciation, and some shared that this simple gesture helped them feel seen, celebrated, and hopeful about their child's future.\r\n\r\nYour support helped make graduation more than just an event. It became a celebration of growth, acceptance, and the belief that every child has a place in this world just as they are. Thank you for making this possible and for supporting the joy of reading in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746567817452,"projectUrl":"project/special-learners-big-dreams-the-world/9293725/","projectTitle":"Special Learners, Big Dreams: the World Needs Them!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4980946_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700231647136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-hopper"},{"teacherId":7203838,"projectId":9424391,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! I am so very thankful for your support in making a vaccum for our classroom possible!\r\n As my Kindergarten students will be eating breakfast in the classroom each morning, I am concerned more than ever about providing a clean setting for them. Little people struggle with opening containers, such as cereal and milk. There will also be a lot of crumbs dropped....they are five and six years old. \r\n Thanks to your support we have a fighting chance in keeping the floor clean and having....NO Bug After Breakfast!!!","fullyFundedDate":1751852100989,"projectUrl":"project/no-bugs-after-breakfast/9424391/","projectTitle":"No Bugs After Breakfast!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7203838_orig.jpg?crop=3120,3120,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750380351002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7203838"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1413","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":139,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":69,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"K - 1","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":1413,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Stedman Primary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Stedman Primary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/cumberland-county-schools/stedman-primary-school/1413"}