{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilkinson County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":75.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3501885,"projectId":8350759,"letterContent":"Flocabulary is an amazing program for diverse and special needs students, like the students I have in my classroom! This online program helps give students background knowledge and new information to topics in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nFlocabulary is a great resource to introduce a new concept or to reinforce content that was already taught!\r\nThere are self-guided quizzes and fun games that students can play while they practice their learning!\r\n\r\nFlocabulary is an amazing tool to help students connect with the content beyond what is provided in our curriculum!","fullyFundedDate":1716855540892,"projectUrl":"project/flow-with-flocabulary/8350759/","projectTitle":"Flow With Flocabulary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3501885_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501438361371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-daviscarter"},{"teacherId":6528133,"projectId":9248954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students of all ages who need entry level reading. I'm so grateful to have this resource!\r\n\r\nIt gives my students confidence and provides an additional method to obtain speech sounds while the students develops their letter/sound associations. It is great to have different levels to help their progress in reading, phonics, and phonological awareness. \r\n\r\nThey enjoy reading these books together or with me. I appreciate your kindness and generosity in supporting these struggling students.","fullyFundedDate":1754850621908,"projectUrl":"project/the-wonderful-world-of-pre-k-books/9248954/","projectTitle":"The Wonderful World of Pre-K Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferioli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6528133"},{"teacherId":4164232,"projectId":9167756,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations to our classroom! These books have been very essential in providing interventions and enrichment activities for my students when designing small group centers. The variety of activities also cater to different learning styles by making learning more accessible and enjoyable for all.\r\nThank you so much for your contributions toward our educational journeys. These resources are making a real difference in my daily planning.\r\nThank you again for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1746489253349,"projectUrl":"project/social-studies/9167756/","projectTitle":"Social Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4164232"},{"teacherId":7908962,"projectId":9112248,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe what I am feeling at this moment. THANK YOU for your generous donation towards our project. Your generosity, support, and investment into this project is so appreciated. My students and I are very grateful for your generosity. The students and I feel safer knowing that we have sanitation supplies to help keep our classroom clean. We do not have to worry about bad germs floating in the air in our classroom. The students and I can now only focus on teaching and learning. Once again,\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1746698841071,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom-promotes-learning/9112248/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom Promotes Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L. Netterville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7908962"},{"teacherId":7908962,"projectId":9111217,"letterContent":"\"Puzzle Me Please\" had a significant impact on my classroom by promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative learning among students. 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The coats have arrived, and are very much loved. They are absolutely beautiful and the kids are so very appreciative and so deserving of these coats and very proud to have them. Now they do not need to be concerned about being warm\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and kindness. You and DonorsChoose\r\nhave made a difference in my students' lives. My students and I really appreciate your donations.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate everything donors do for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742130474744,"projectUrl":"project/coats-for-my-kids/9123421/","projectTitle":"Coats For My Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4164232"},{"teacherId":3687435,"projectId":6761569,"letterContent":"You really made a huge impact on my classroom. My students could not believe that so many people wanted to help our class! They were shocked by all of the boxes of snack when they came into the classroom yesterday!\r\nThe students were beyond excited to see all the different snacks that were ordered. We will be enjoying these for quite awhile and can't wait to see the impact it really has on them.\r\nYour donation has taught my students that you don't even have to know someone to help them! Thank you for teaching my students a very important lesson!","fullyFundedDate":1664979709537,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-kiddos/6761569/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Kiddos!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3687435_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469064578676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3687435"},{"teacherId":3687435,"projectId":6112714,"letterContent":"My students absolutely adore the cover! They now feel so comfortable and confident moving around from center to center carrying the laptop. \r\nThe cover helps to teach the students responsibility, personal ownership of technology, and the \"value of a dollar\". These are incredibly mature skills that will benefit them long into the future- thanks to you!\r\n\r\nHaving a laptop available during Independent Work Time has been awesome! Students log on with their own username and password, decide what skill they need help on and would like to master, and engage in specific types of problems that will help them become successful. I am able to monitor their progress, and I cannot believe how many more students are mastering different skills! They absolutely love the laptop and case! I can't emphasize how much it means to all of us that people like you care and donate to projects like ours. Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1644463185924,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-engage-all-my-students/6112714/","projectTitle":"Resources to Engage all My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3687435_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469064578676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3687435"},{"teacherId":3687435,"projectId":6111538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our proposal. We cannot wait to start using our higher-level books to take our reading to new heights! We love a challenge and are excited that we will get to have a whole new set of books that we can practice our decoding skills, fluency, expression, and comprehension. We have been discussing creating mental images while reading and these books will be wonderful for creating new mental images to share with their classmates\r\nThank you so much! These materials mean the world to my students. It really helps them to improve their reading fluency and expose them to great literature! Thanks again!\r\n.","fullyFundedDate":1644439774537,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-improve-fluency/6111538/","projectTitle":"Books to Improve Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3687435_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469064578676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3687435"},{"teacherId":4164232,"projectId":9109113,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for donating to our project. I am touched and honored you chose our project to support. \r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love the stickers!! They will try so hard to get a sticker. Often I hear kids say, \"I can't\", but I am training them to say \"I will try.\" With the stickers, little by little, they are beginning to say the latter.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to you for your support on this project. A sticker might seem like something so small and insignificant, but to a five year old, it can turn a rotten day into a great one. Thank you so much for caring about my students. You help put a smile on their face every day!! You have made an impact in our classroom. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1740467735354,"projectUrl":"project/high-five/9109113/","projectTitle":"High Five","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4164232"},{"teacherId":7197575,"projectId":9086530,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project, which made it possible for us to receive a brand-new iPad. Your contribution has already made a remarkable difference in the way my students learn, engage, and create.\r\nSince the iPad arrived, it has quickly become a vital part of our daily lessons. Students use it to access interactive educational apps, collaborate on creative projects, conduct research, and strengthen their reading and math skills in ways that feel exciting and meaningful to them. The iPad has also given students who need extra support new tools to express themselves and deepen their understanding in a way that traditional methods sometimes can't reach.\r\nOne of the most exciting moments was when we used the iPad for a digital storytelling project. Students who once hesitated to write were eager to create and share their stories using apps that allowed them to add drawings, voice recordings, and animations. Their pride in their finished work was overwhelming to witness!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have access to resources that prepare them for the digital world they will grow up in. You didn't just provide a device — you opened new doors of opportunity, creativity, and confidence for every child in our classroom.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making a lasting impact on their educational journey. 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