{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Berryville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":10216663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fill our classroom with new books! Your generosity has given my first graders more opportunities to explore stories, discover new interests, and grow into confident, excited readers.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new books, they were thrilled! They immediately began looking through the covers, talking about which books they wanted to read first, and sharing their favorites with friends. One of my favorite moments was watching students during independent reading time become completely engaged in their new books. Seeing them excited to read and eager to share what they discovered was wonderful!\r\n\r\nWe are using these books during independent reading, read-alouds, partner reading, and classroom lessons. Having a variety of engaging books allows students to practice their reading skills while also developing a love of reading. The books have also sparked wonderful conversations, questions, and connections among students.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building reading stamina and practicing important skills such as retelling, identifying characters and settings, making predictions, and discussing key details. Students will also continue learning how to choose books that interest them and share book recommendations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you for putting books into the hands of our young readers. Your support is helping us create a classroom where reading is exciting, meaningful, and something students look forward to every day. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778505066346,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-2nd-grade/10216663/","projectTitle":"Reading in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":10159140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a new teacher computer! This technology has already made a wonderful difference in the way I am able to teach, prepare lessons, and provide engaging learning experiences for my first graders.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new computer, they were excited to see it in action! They especially enjoy when we use it to display interactive lessons, educational videos, read-alouds, and learning activities. One of our favorite moments was using the computer during a whole-group lesson where students could see visuals on the screen, participate in the activity together, and share their thinking with the class.\r\n\r\nThe new computer allows me to quickly access and display the resources we need throughout the school day. It also helps me create lessons, prepare classroom materials, track student progress, and provide activities that meet the different learning needs of my students. Having reliable technology means we can spend more time learning and less time waiting for technology to cooperate!\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using the computer to enhance our reading, phonics, writing, math, science, and social studies lessons. Students will participate in more interactive activities, practice new skills, and use digital resources that help bring our learning to life.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and giving us a tool that we will use every single day. Your generosity is helping me provide my students with engaging, meaningful, and memorable learning experiences. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774715483933,"projectUrl":"project/reliable-computer-needed/10159140/","projectTitle":"Reliable Computer Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":10178908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a Secret Stories set! Your generosity has given my first graders an exciting new way to learn phonics, practice reading, and become more confident readers and writers.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the Secret Stories materials, they were immediately curious and excited. They loved hearing the fun \"secrets\" that help explain why letters make different sounds. One of our favorite classroom moments was learning a new Secret Story together and then watching students get excited when they recognized that sound in words during reading and writing. They were so proud to say, \"I know that secret!\"\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources during our phonics lessons, small groups, reading practice, and writing activities. The stories and visual supports give students another way to remember tricky phonics patterns and apply what they have learned independently.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue introducing new Secret Stories as they connect to our phonics lessons. Students will practice identifying these patterns in words, using them to decode unfamiliar words while reading, and applying them in their own writing. We look forward to seeing their reading confidence and independence continue to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our young readers and helping make phonics instruction engaging and memorable. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776609153797,"projectUrl":"project/secret-stories-for-first-grade/10178908/","projectTitle":"Secret Stories for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":10234044,"letterContent":"hank you so much for providing our first graders with wonderful new art supplies! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, creativity, and color into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up! They were eager to explore everything and could not wait to start creating. One of our first projects was using the new supplies to create colorful works of art that allowed students to practice making choices with colors, shapes, and details. It was wonderful to see how proud they were to share their finished creations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students build creativity, confidence, and fine motor skills while giving them a fun way to express their ideas. The students especially enjoy having quality materials that make them feel like real artists!\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue learning about different art techniques and using our new supplies in upcoming projects. Students will experiment with color, texture, patterns, and different ways to create pictures that tell a story. We are excited to display their artwork and celebrate how much they grow as young artists throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our first graders and making these creative experiences possible. Your support has made our art time even more meaningful, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1786366998087,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-end-of-year-art-cr/10234044/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations: End-of-Year Art & Craft Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":10173568,"letterContent":"hank you so much for providing our first graders with wonderful new art supplies! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, creativity, and color into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up! They were eager to explore everything and could not wait to start creating. One of our first projects was using the new supplies to create colorful works of art that allowed students to practice making choices with colors, shapes, and details. It was wonderful to see how proud they were to share their finished creations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students build creativity, confidence, and fine motor skills while giving them a fun way to express their ideas. The students especially enjoy having quality materials that make them feel like real artists!\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue learning about different art techniques and using our new supplies in upcoming projects. Students will experiment with color, texture, patterns, and different ways to create pictures that tell a story. We are excited to display their artwork and celebrate how much they grow as young artists throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our first graders and making these creative experiences possible. Your support has made our art time even more meaningful, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1776816640744,"projectUrl":"project/finish-strong/10173568/","projectTitle":"Finish Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":10093682,"letterContent":"hank you so much for providing our first graders with wonderful new art supplies! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, creativity, and color into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up! They were eager to explore everything and could not wait to start creating. One of our first projects was using the new supplies to create colorful works of art that allowed students to practice making choices with colors, shapes, and details. It was wonderful to see how proud they were to share their finished creations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students build creativity, confidence, and fine motor skills while giving them a fun way to express their ideas. The students especially enjoy having quality materials that make them feel like real artists!\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue learning about different art techniques and using our new supplies in upcoming projects. Students will experiment with color, texture, patterns, and different ways to create pictures that tell a story. We are excited to display their artwork and celebrate how much they grow as young artists throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our first graders and making these creative experiences possible. Your support has made our art time even more meaningful, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1774706043951,"projectUrl":"project/lets-finish-strong/10093682/","projectTitle":"Let's Finish Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":10092187,"letterContent":"hank you so much for providing our first graders with wonderful new art supplies! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, creativity, and color into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up! They were eager to explore everything and could not wait to start creating. One of our first projects was using the new supplies to create colorful works of art that allowed students to practice making choices with colors, shapes, and details. It was wonderful to see how proud they were to share their finished creations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students build creativity, confidence, and fine motor skills while giving them a fun way to express their ideas. The students especially enjoy having quality materials that make them feel like real artists!\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue learning about different art techniques and using our new supplies in upcoming projects. Students will experiment with color, texture, patterns, and different ways to create pictures that tell a story. We are excited to display their artwork and celebrate how much they grow as young artists throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our first graders and making these creative experiences possible. Your support has made our art time even more meaningful, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1774706044333,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-projects/10092187/","projectTitle":"First Grade Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":10397837,"projectId":9986154,"letterContent":"Your donations to my classroom have meant the world to my students and I. With the supplies you've provided, my students are able to have resources they need to learn, while also having new exciting things to work toward! When my students first saw all our new things, their mouths popped open! They were so happy to have brand new things that can use everyday! Now when they need new supplies, it's easily available for them. We sorted through all the things together as a class, which was so special to share with them!","fullyFundedDate":1770223026178,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-hernandez-second-grade-class/9986154/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Hernandez Second Grade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10397837"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":9960059,"letterContent":"Our new classroom printer has made a meaningful difference in how our students learn each day. In first grade, hands-on practice is essential, and this technology allows me to quickly print targeted activities that meet each student exactly where they are. Whether it's phonics practice, math skill reinforcement, or decodable reading passages, students now have immediate access to materials that support their individual learning needs. Instead of waiting or sharing limited resources, they are able to engage right away, which keeps instruction smooth and effective.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is seeing their learning come to life in a tangible way. They love receiving fresh, personalized materials—especially when it includes things like decodable readers, writing pages, or math games created just for them. It builds their confidence and excitement because they feel successful working on tasks that are just right for their level.\r\n\r\nI've seen several students, especially those who need extra support, really benefit from this technology. Some of my emerging readers are more motivated to practice when they have clear, easy-to-read passages in front of them. Other students who need extra math practice are gaining confidence with the additional worksheets they can now access daily. This printer has allowed me to better support all learners, helping each child grow academically while building confidence in their abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1765815990038,"projectUrl":"project/printer-for-the-classroom/9960059/","projectTitle":"Printer for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109986_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684277664789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109986"},{"teacherId":10089435,"projectId":9491825,"letterContent":"This project has helped my class in so many ways! With all the supplies that were donated we were able to do so much stuff. With the DogMan books that were donated many of my kids are now excited to read which is something they were not looking forward to most days! With the white board notebook paper it allowed me to show my students how to write correctly on a piece of lined paper! I really appreciate all the help I was given by the gracious donations. My students and I were so excited to open the packages we received as a class it was like Christmas!","fullyFundedDate":1762819906071,"projectUrl":"project/help-mrssutton-and-her-students-soar-th/9491825/","projectTitle":"Help Mrs.Sutton and Her Students Soar This Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089435"},{"teacherId":9833673,"projectId":9878525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your donation has made a difference in my class' daily learning. My class has been able to explore STEM activities in hands-on ways that would not have been possible otherwise.\r\n\r\nThe items you provided have quickly become some of our most loved classroom tools. My students especially enjoy building different habitats using the Lincoln Logs, magnetic tiles, Legos, and pipe connectors. It has been amazing and fun to watch them design and create their own projects.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have also been a huge help during both small-group and whole-class lessons. Students love practicing their writing and spelling on them, and they are much more engaged when they can actively participate in this way.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest favorites in our classroom has been the solar system projector. It has sparked curiosity and excitement about space and science. They really enjoyed this during our space unit.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for every item we received and for the generosity of those who chose to support our classroom. Your donation has helped create a more engaging and inspiring learning environment for my students, and we appreciate it more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1762812402763,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-building-confidence-and-j/9878525/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm: Building Confidence and Joy Through Art and Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anglin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9833673"},{"teacherId":2109986,"projectId":9009596,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug has already become the heart of our learning space. Each morning, my first graders gather on the rug for our daily morning meeting. One of my favorite moments so far happened during a read-aloud of The Day You Begin. As the students settled into their own colorful squares, they were noticeably more focused and comfortable. The rug helped create a calm, welcoming space where everyone felt included—something we'd been striving for since the beginning of the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping transform our classroom environment. 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