{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Usher - Collier Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8856025,"projectId":9178336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom through Donors Choose! We are already putting the new resources to great use. My students have been using them during reading small groups and for independent work, and it has truly brought our lessons to life. One special moment was when students worked together to used the materials to answer reading questions. Seeing their excitement and teamwork was inspiring.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students' faces lit up with joy. Many of them immediately wanted to dive in and explore. Their enthusiasm reminded me of just how powerful it is to have the right tools in the classroom — it transforms learning into something tangible and exciting.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are now able to take the next steps in [current lesson/project]. For example, we are [share next step — e.g., moving from practicing basic skills to applying them in projects, starting a new unit that builds on these resources, or preparing to present their work. Your contribution has given them the confidence and opportunity to keep growing.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for believing in our classroom and making learning possible in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1746885002151,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-stay-organized-and-equi/9178336/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Stay Organized and Equipped for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8856025"},{"teacherId":9575006,"projectId":9168141,"letterContent":"The students in my classroom use technology everyday. The students use technology for individual reading during intervention, assessments, and research for projects. The students in my class are seven and eight years old; therefore they don't take enough caution on how to handle the technology equipment. Thank you for donating a laptop to our classroom, which will be used for research in STEM projects. Each student will have the opportunity to engage, explore, explain, and evaluate experiments from any prototypes used for testing to find a conclusion to support their hypothesis. \r\n\r\n We are excited about our new supplies, gearing up to create a lifetime of learning experiences in science, reading, and math. Thank you for choosing our class! We are very grateful and thankful to you for your valuable support, which help to build upon the foundation of each student.","fullyFundedDate":1746785797034,"projectUrl":"project/yo-yo-yo-listen-up-listen-up/9168141/","projectTitle":"\"Yo, Yo, Yo Listen Up, Listen Up!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V. 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The hand strengthening toys help improve fine motor coordination, which supports handwriting, cutting, and other important daily tasks.\r\nAlready, I've seen how much excitement these new tools bring to therapy sessions. Students are motivated to participate, and they feel proud when they master new skills. Your donation has not only provided resources, but also encouraged confidence, independence, and joy in learning.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your generosity. Your gift is helping children reach their goals and experience success each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746499442008,"projectUrl":"project/oral-motor-for-special-education-class/9195543/","projectTitle":"Oral Motor for Special Education class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063315_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757529884193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063315"},{"teacherId":3737010,"projectId":9339259,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the tools that made our classroom more organized, efficient, and learning-focused.\r\n\r\nThe labeled utility carts let us group work by table teams and rotations. Students know exactly which bin to use for each station, so transitions are faster, materials are returned to the right place, and we lose far fewer papers. That predictability has reduced downtime and kept groups on task.\r\n\r\nOur composition notebooks serve as daily journals where students apply the fourth-grade language and writing skills we're learning, such as grammar practice, sentence combining, quick writes, and revision notes. The journals show clear growth over time and give me concrete evidence to reference during conferences.\r\n\r\nHighlighters help students annotate mentor texts: they mark key ideas, evidence, transition words, and craft moves, which strengthens close reading and makes their own writing more intentional. Finally, the color-coded table caddies keep pencils, highlighters, and glue sticks within reach for each group. Materials are stored in the correct table, cleanup is quick, and students take shared responsibility for their supplies.\r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, our room runs smoothly, students write and revise more effectively, and small-group instruction begins on time. Thank you for investing in practical tools that directly translate into increased learning.","fullyFundedDate":1747254282379,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-organized-space-for-focused/9339259/","projectTitle":"Creating an Organized Space for Focused Environmental Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3737010_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746885050218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carterskindercrew"},{"teacherId":3737010,"projectId":9176748,"letterContent":"Thank you for equipping our classroom with the everyday essentials that keep learning focused and smooth.\r\n\r\nYour Lysol allows us to disinfect high-touch areas quickly, which keeps our space clean and routines consistent. Kleenex boxes are within arm's reach at every table, cutting down on interruptions so students can return to learning fast. The easel pads have powered a growing wall of anchor charts. we've already created many this year for reading strategies, writing structure, and math steps, and students reference them constantly.\r\n\r\nOur dry-erase boards (and dry-erase desks) make quick checks and guided practice easy. The Shag Erase whiteboard erasers are colorful, kid-friendly, and effective. Students actually want to tidy their work because wiping and reworking is simple and fun. Being near the restroom means odors can drift in; Febreze has helped keep the room fresh so attention stays on instruction, not distractions. Finally, Sharpies have been perfect for annotating mentor texts, labeling materials, and making key ideas pop on our anchor charts.\r\n\r\nThese supplies aren't just convenient; they remove barriers to learning, support strong hygiene and organization habits, and help students engage actively with the content every day. Thank you for making a practical, daily difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746787338897,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-focused-and-fully-equipped-cla/9176748/","projectTitle":"A Fresh, Focused, and Fully Equipped Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3737010_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746885050218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carterskindercrew"},{"teacherId":3737010,"projectId":9483924,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a calmer, cleaner, and more welcoming classroom.\r\n\r\nThe composition-notebook rugs transformed our calm-down corner into a true regulation space. Students use it to breathe, reset, and rejoin learning faster, creating fewer disruptions, smoother transitions, and more time on task. The welcome rug, which reads \"Home Sweet Classroom,\" sets the tone at the door: students and families immediately feel that this room is a safe and caring place to learn.\r\n\r\nYour pre-sharpened pencils cut down on interruptions and let us start writing right away. We spend more minutes drafting and revising and fewer minutes at the sharpener. Especially helpful during writing stamina practice. The dustpan has become part of our daily routine; student helpers quickly sweep paper scraps so the room stays neat. That simple tool builds responsibility and keeps our learning space organized.\r\n\r\nThese items weren't just \"nice to have\"; they changed how our room works. Students regulate their emotions, take pride in their environment, and stay focused for longer periods. Thank you for making those concrete improvements possible.","fullyFundedDate":1753354980890,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-clean-spaces-and-endl/9483924/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Clean Spaces, and Endless Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3737010_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746885050218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carterskindercrew"},{"teacherId":3737010,"projectId":9176016,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our classroom. Your support made a visible, daily difference from the moment the supplies arrived.\r\n\r\nThe new pencils were an instant favorite. Students were excited by the different colors and have been more eager to write during mini-lessons and independent practice. The colorful notebooks have helped students take ownership of their work because they chose their own color. They can find materials quickly and stay on task.\r\n\r\nThe classroom mailbox slots have been a game changer for organization. Important papers now go straight to each student's slot, which has reduced lost notes and made it easier to send information home reliably. Families are getting what they need, and students feel responsible for managing their own materials.\r\n\r\nThe wedge erasers were a hit. Students like how well they erase and that the colors match their table sections. That simple color match has helped reinforce routines and team identity, which keeps transitions calm and efficient.\r\n\r\nIn short, these supplies made our room more organized, more colorful, and more productive. Students are writing more, keeping track of their work, and taking pride in their space.\r\n\r\nThank you, thank you, thank you for believing in our learners and helping us build strong habits that support real learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786977623,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-organized-equipped/9176016/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Organized, Equipped, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3737010_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746885050218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carterskindercrew"},{"teacherId":9575006,"projectId":8659886,"letterContent":"The \"Hold Up Wait a Minute\" project was a Huge success because of you! My class watched as the boxes kept rolling in. The content in the boxes were not revealed until they were all received. \r\n\r\nAs each box was opened, I explained to them that our class was chosen to receive the much needed supplies in order to continue their journey on becoming a genius. The students were very excited about the new electric pencil sharpener, dry erase markers, folders, pencils, laminate sheets, an air pump (for our classroom balls), Fruit Roll-Up, paint brushes and colored card stock papers. \r\n\r\nYour donation enabled students to effectively complete homework and classroom assignments. Learning games were created for small group learning, and students used dry erase markers daily during their Writing and Math sessions. We are so grateful and thankful that our class was chosen! Again, thank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1733272554423,"projectUrl":"project/hold-up-wait-a-minute/8659886/","projectTitle":"Hold Up, Wait a Minute!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V. 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When working on informational writing, they've been able to highlight important points that strengthen their research and writing.\r\n\r\nIt's amazing to see how something as simple as a highlighter can ignite excitement and engagement in their learning process. The tools you provided have not only supported their academic growth but have also boosted their confidence as young writers.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity mean so much to us. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom and for helping my students shine as they explore and grow through writing.","fullyFundedDate":1723398106719,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-08-1/8625653/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-08-11","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3737010_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746885050218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carterskindercrew"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49310","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":390,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":94,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":49310,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Usher - Collier Heights Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Usher - Collier Heights Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/atlanta-public-schools/usher-elementary-school/49310"}