{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Council Traditional School","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2569330,"projectId":9720989,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and faculty at W. H. Council Traditional School, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation which fully funded our Hatching Hope Project this year. This project was more than just an observation; it was a profound, hands-on learning experience that dramatically improved the educational environment in the STEM Lab. The presence of the eggs and subsequent chicks transformed abstract concepts into tangible, real-world science. Students applied knowledge of life cycles, genetics, incubation science, and data collection daily as they monitored humidity and temperature. The excitement in the lab was palpable, reinforcing my goal to spark curiosity and instill a love of learning through experiential science. Even the other teachers across all grade-levels were excited and visited the lab often to \"check on the babies\". Your support allowed me to successfully deliver this high-impact, memorable lesson that will resonate with my students long after they leave the lab. Thank you once again for investing in my students' education and helping me bring the wonders of life science directly into the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759505923553,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-hope-stem-lab-chick-project/9720989/","projectTitle":"Hatching Hope: Stem Lab Chick Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Asberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2569330_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x0,y253&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758118679429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2569330"},{"teacherId":6822055,"projectId":9106980,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible support of our art classroom. Thanks to your generosity, my students were thrilled to receive high-quality glitter watercolors, sturdy plastic water cups, and brush cleaners. It truly felt like Christmas had come early when the supplies arrived. The room was filled with excitement as the students opened the new materials—glitter is a big hit in the art room.\r\n\r\nWe quickly put our supplies to good use. Students painted vibrant tropical birds after studying the works of Henri Rousseau, and later created sparkling rainbow spiders inspired by the rainbow-colored orb-weaver while learning about arachnids. The glitter paints added a magical touch to their work, making their artwork come alive in a way that left them feeling proud and inspired.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will continue to be used in many projects ahead, bringing joy and creativity to countless lessons. Your generosity has not only provided tools, but also ignited inspiration, confidence, and excitement in young artists. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping our students shine.","fullyFundedDate":1745496342558,"projectUrl":"project/sparkle-and-shine-glitter-watercolor-ar/9106980/","projectTitle":"Sparkle and Shine: Glitter Watercolor Art Supplies for Creative Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822055_orig.jpg?crop=458,458,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570032175558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822055"},{"teacherId":6822055,"projectId":8896000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Spirograph sets to our classroom. Your gift brought an incredible burst of creativity and joy to our students, and I wanted to share just how much of a difference you made.\r\n\r\nThe moment the Spirograph sets were unboxed, excitement filled the room. With colorful pens and markers in hand, the children eagerly began crafting their own intricate, unique designs. It was amazing to watch them experiment with shapes, colors, and patterns—completely absorbed in the artistic process.\r\n\r\nThe room buzzed with collaboration as students shared their creations with one another, complimented each other's work, and even offered tips and ideas. I overheard several enthusiastic comments, including one student exclaiming, \"This is the best day ever!\"—a sentiment that perfectly captured the joy your donation sparked.\r\n\r\nThey've already asked when they can use the Spirograph sets again. The experience has clearly left a lasting impression, one that's encouraged creativity, curiosity, and community in our classroom. Your support means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1734367673613,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-creativity-through-spirograph/8896000/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Creativity Through Spirograph Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822055_orig.jpg?crop=458,458,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570032175558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822055"},{"teacherId":6822055,"projectId":8884786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new looming supplies. Students were thrilled to receive quality looms and yarn provided for them by such generous donors. It was as if Christmas had come early to our art room.\r\nThe children crafted their hats with enthusiasm. Each student approached the task with a unique vision, transforming yarn into colorful hats. They also learned how to take care of our amazing looms and yarn so they would last a long time.\r\nStudents were excited to share their creations with one another. As the teacher, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and joy watching my students learn a new fiber arts technique. Some students learned to knit pouches, doll clothes and stuffed animals as well.\r\nKnowing that these looms would be a resource utilized throughout several school years brought a sense of joy to our classroom. Each masterpiece will be enjoyed by the entire school, students, and to the families of donated items. The students learned not only about artistic expression but also about the importance of giving back to our community.","fullyFundedDate":1734367673507,"projectUrl":"project/looming-love-for-nicu-babies/8884786/","projectTitle":"Looming Love for Nicu Babies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822055_orig.jpg?crop=458,458,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570032175558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822055"},{"teacherId":2850558,"projectId":9038275,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. This one in particular is close to my heart. Honors Day is a day where we get to celebrate all the students and everything they have achieved over their time as a fifth grader. The award holders will store their certificate of completion and their promise to graduate from high school. The students will walk across the stage, one at a time, to receive these items. You have helped make that moment special. The forks, plates, napkins, and water bottles will help us celebrate to the students and guest after the ceremony.","fullyFundedDate":1745496339116,"projectUrl":"project/honors-day/9038275/","projectTitle":"Honors Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2850558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722006240910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-dockery"},{"teacherId":2850558,"projectId":9037518,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. In fifth grad we use flashcards for numerous subjects. They are used in Social Studies for the students to work on memorizing all states and capitals. In Reading we use these to help with new higher order thinking vocabulary. I love that these are all different colors. That helps us separate the different types of cards as well as the different subjects. Unfortunately we were not able to receive the nice storage box for these; however we were able to get new hanging folders to store the students writings. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1745496338556,"projectUrl":"project/studying-with-flash-cards/9037518/","projectTitle":"Studying With Flash Cards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2850558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722006240910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-dockery"},{"teacherId":2850558,"projectId":9048579,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. The students have already started to read the new series and are excited to attempt to finish the series before the end of the school year. The book shelve allowed us a new and better place to store many of our books. Including this new series. Your donation has already impacted this group of students. Who knows how many more students will have an impact with these books. I will do my best to to ensure they stay in the best condition possible to help grow the impact.","fullyFundedDate":1745496345506,"projectUrl":"project/the-war-on-bookcases/9048579/","projectTitle":"The War on Bookcases","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2850558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722006240910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-dockery"},{"teacherId":2850558,"projectId":9048090,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding this project. While I was disappointed in the chair not being available; I was excited about the replacement items. My classroom was able to gain a color printer, ink, and pastel colored card stock. This can easily be considered an luxury item for us. My class completes many projects and writings. These items will help take them to the next level. Students have already been able to bring their projects to life with the new printer. Thank you for caring about my students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1745496344487,"projectUrl":"project/egg-cited-about-small-groups/9048090/","projectTitle":"Egg-cited About Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2850558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722006240910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-dockery"},{"teacherId":2850558,"projectId":9047690,"letterContent":"I do not believe their is any better addition to a classroom. These two shelves and 12 buckets are the perfect addition to an upper elementary classroom. Already they have been packed with storage: pencils, pens, extra paper, flashcards, ziplock bags, and much more. This helps the students access any extra supplies they need at any given time of the class. The students are able to use the tops of the shelves to store their water bottles and lunch boxes; giving them a designated area. Organization is key to the flow of a class.","fullyFundedDate":1745496342014,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-for-materials/9047690/","projectTitle":"A Home for Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2850558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722006240910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-dockery"},{"teacherId":2850558,"projectId":9047817,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding these ottomans for my classroom. We have already started using them during small group rotation. The students enjoy using them ate their seats and I love the storage they provide. These ottomans are stylish and functional; the best of both worlds in an elementary classroom. The students have started to use them to stager seating when using the board for classwork. Your donation does not just make a difference for this current class but for classes that have yet to come. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1745496339889,"projectUrl":"project/ottomans-for-small-group/9047817/","projectTitle":"Ottomans for Small Group","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2850558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722006240910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-dockery"},{"teacherId":2850558,"projectId":9037292,"letterContent":"Thank you for finding this project! It will help start the new year off right. The bins will replace my older worn down crates. These will house the students text books, extra journals, and workbooks. The large ziplock bags will help make it easier for students to storage extra supply for their pencil pouch: pencils, pens, glue, and more. This will start us off on the right foot with organization. The book holders were perfect for my standing shelves. Before I had to strategically place book sets so that there was no.\n","fullyFundedDate":1745496337623,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-success/9037292/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2850558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722006240910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-dockery"},{"teacherId":2850558,"projectId":9037460,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my new classroom rug! In my many years of teaching I have never had a rug this beautiful. This rug is more than enough room for my fifth graders to come to the carpet and enjoy small group time. They love that they have a beautiful place to not only enjoy small group but to see the board better. This rug is more than just a spot to sit. It improves the atmosphere of the classroom. It ties in the theme of the classroom as well as brightens up the place. Thank you for giving my students this rug.","fullyFundedDate":1745496342378,"projectUrl":"project/magic-carpet-ride/9037460/","projectTitle":"Magic Carpet Ride","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2850558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722006240910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-dockery"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12537","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":539,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":72,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":60.6,"schoolId":12537,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Council Traditional School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Council Traditional School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alabama/mobile-county-public-schools/w-h-council-traditional-school/12537"}