{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Greene Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10055170,"projectId":9410655,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed! The new flexible seating options — including stools and carpet cushions — have brought energy, comfort, and choice to our learning space. My students use them daily during small-group instruction, independent reading, and collaborative work. It's been amazing to see how having the ability to choose where and how they learn best has boosted their focus and engagement.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was contagious! Students were eager to test out every seat, comparing which ones helped them \"think better\" or \"read longer.\" One student told me, \"It feels like our classroom is a cozy library now!\" Their enthusiasm reminded me just how powerful these small changes can be in helping students take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're diving into a STEM project on animal habitats. The flexible seating has made group collaboration so much easier — students naturally gather in different spots to share research, create habitats, and collaborate. It's wonderful to see them moving, talking, and learning with purpose.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide new furniture — it created a more dynamic, student-centered classroom where learning feels exciting and comfortable. My students and I are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our success.","fullyFundedDate":1755530048856,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-and-thriving/9410655/","projectTitle":"Flexible and Thriving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055170_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749746969119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055170"},{"teacherId":10055170,"projectId":9411132,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping expand my STEM bins and creating more learning opportunities for my classroom! My students have been able to use the new materials for STEM tasks such as building a bridge, building a house that the Big Bad Wolf could not blow down, and practicing writing words out of these materials. My students were so excited to see all the STEM bins they would be able to use this school year. Our LEGO package came after the school year began and the students begged to have STEM bin time so they could enjoy their new and I had two boys in particular that LOVE building with legos. The other day they created a whole neighborhood using a box of legos! \r\n Our STEM bins have given my students the chance to explore, create, and innovate. My school is currently in the process of becoming a STEM School of Distinction and having STEM bins available for them to explore and create is an essential part of our students becoming engineers. Through building and innovating, students are able to apply concepts that they might not yet have a full understanding of, but are relevant to STEM tasks. They have had to apply concepts of balance, force and motion, pattern, logic, teamwork, and communication. Because of your donation, my students will be able to experience STEM at an early age which could put them on the trajectory to a STEM career!","fullyFundedDate":1750193133254,"projectUrl":"project/stem-exploration/9411132/","projectTitle":"STEM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055170_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749746969119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055170"},{"teacherId":10056030,"projectId":9413040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. I received my package on 9/3. They delivered my package during the day, so my students were able to see what we got. They were so excited. I unboxed the stools and we began using them right away. \r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see how the stools hold up through the school year. They are very good quality and they can hold adults as well. I am so thankful that I was able to receive this donation, and cannot wait for a great school year.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful and could not have done this without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1750774660633,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9413040/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kraft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10056030"},{"teacherId":5257291,"projectId":9172857,"letterContent":"My students loved engaging with the various STEM challenges you helped introduce them to. My 2nd graders were inspired to embrace learning challenges, which not only enhanced their content knowledge, but also supported their English language acquisition while fostering a genuine desire to learn. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw these STEM materials, they were in awe of \"all the fun games\" and could not wait to \"play.\" They were eager to create projects with the Building Bricks STEM Challenges! It quickly became a favorite activity! The Brainometry Brain Teasers were also a huge hit! \r\n\r\nThanks to you, these materials helped them learn the value of persevering through the \"hard\" things and relish the feeling they got from successfully doing things they assumed were too hard! Your impact is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1743736538876,"projectUrl":"project/full-stem-ahead/9172857/","projectTitle":"Full STEM Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stocks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5257291_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524057452704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5257291"},{"teacherId":9986875,"projectId":9216882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much got your donation of the board games. These board games have helped my students develops different skills such as communication skills, strategy creating, problem solving competency,social skills, and most of all cooperation. Students learned that they had to work together. As well as wait their turn. \r\n Having the Legos as well as the different board games in my classroom has been a very positive experience. Before students worked on the games and legos by themselves. We worked on the together in groups. Once the students were able to work independently, procedures and expectations were put in place as to when the students would be able to use them, who they would be working with as well as how long they would be able to work on the activities. \r\n I've always believed that learning should be fun and engaging for students by promoting active learning and student engagement. By using these Board games in my class I have seen teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1743515821654,"projectUrl":"project/board-games/9216882/","projectTitle":"Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9986875_orig.jpg?crop=140,140,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747092817468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986875"},{"teacherId":5257291,"projectId":8977249,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our project: Mind Benders: Puzzles and Games Building Logical Brains. My students have been utilizing these materials as we explore balance, and it's incredible to see their excitement with using the balance scales! \r\n\r\nThe Balance Beans; Seesaw Logic Game and the STEM Explorers: Brainometry puzzle challenges have enhanced their understanding of how to apply balance when solving math problems, introduced them to physics, encouraged them to build and think critically, and fueled their desire to challenge themselves. \r\n\r\nMy biggest teaching obstacle this year has been convincing my students that they can do hard things. Your contribution has played a crucial role in helping them develop a growth mindset and embrace challenges, moving from saying, \"That is too hard!\" to \"I can do hard things!\" While it is still uncomfortable, they are moving away from avoiding things they deem too hard. They are taking risks and making an effort and persevering through the urge to quit. This is where the real learning takes place! Thank you for enabling them to engage with learning in such innovative ways.","fullyFundedDate":1734458337013,"projectUrl":"project/mind-benders-puzzles-and-games-building/8977249/","projectTitle":"Mind Benders: Puzzles and Games Building Logical Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stocks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5257291_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524057452704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5257291"},{"teacherId":9556739,"projectId":8425365,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support, which has enabled us to integrate new learning practices into our classrooms and make a big difference in our students' learning experiences. Your contributions are not just funding equipment, but empowering young minds to explore and create new ways of solving problems.\r\n\r\nIncorporating whiteboards into our classrooms has transformed the way students engage with lessons. They are using them to work collaboratively to solve problems. Instead of passively receiving knowledge, they are becoming active participants in their own learning journey. For example, students can work in groups of 4 or 3, they are given different problems to solve and work as a team to find solutions. They really enjoy doing this, because they can share their ideas and are able to construct their own strategies. They feel very engaged and motivated.\r\nIn addition, the use of headphones has been a game-changer for many students. These headphones help them focus and immerse themselves in their assignments, creating a quieter, more personalized learning environment. For some students, the ability to listen to assignments or instructions without distractions has been invaluable, allowing them to better absorb and understand the material. They are loving every experience and becoming engaged in every single lesson. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we've created a learning environment where students feel empowered, inspired, and excited to learn. The new equipment is not just enhancing traditional lessons, but also fostering curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. As we continue to integrate and explore these tools, we are witnessing remarkable growth in both academic performance and confidence. Your generosity is truly making a lasting impact on the future of our students.\r\nThank you for being a part of this journey and for making these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1727997841122,"projectUrl":"project/developing-critical-thinking/8425365/","projectTitle":"Developing Critical Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9556739_orig.jpg?crop=766,766,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718040922479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9556739"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2747","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":404,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"2 - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":52.2,"schoolId":2747,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Greene Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Greene Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/greene-county-schools/west-greene-elementary-school/2747"}