{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Asbell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7718131,"projectId":9719591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library with the Yoto Player packet! Your generosity is giving students a joyful new way to experience audiobooks, music, and storytelling. The Yoto will help build listening comprehension, support emerging readers, and create exciting literacy moments every day. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.\r\n\r\nOur students are already excited to use it during library centers, quiet-reading time, and listening stations. Your generosity helps create an inclusive environment where every child can fall in love with reading in a format that works for them.","fullyFundedDate":1760627667787,"projectUrl":"project/walk-and-read-at-our-elementary/9719591/","projectTitle":"Walk and Read at Our Elementary","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7718131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621956792426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7718131"},{"teacherId":8000516,"projectId":9437182,"letterContent":"Our classroom has already put the new Expo markers to great use, and they've become an essential tool in our daily learning. We use them during math lessons to solve problems on whiteboards, show our thinking as we prepare for state testing, and respond to quick checks for understanding. The students also love using them during free-draw time, giving them a creative outlet while practicing fine motor skills. Because these markers are high quality, they will last well beyond this school year, making them a reliable classroom staple rather than something that constantly needs replacing.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the large supply, they were thrilled—several of them even said, \"We won't have to share the dried-out ones anymore!\" In our Title I school, where 90% of students receive free or reduced lunch, many families struggle to provide extra materials. Parents have expressed so much gratitude knowing they won't be asked to purchase more Expo markers throughout the year. Having this resource fully supplied takes pressure off families and makes learning more equitable for every child.\r\n\r\nThese markers will continue supporting students as we work through current lessons and prepare for upcoming state assessments. They allow students to interact with material in hands-on, meaningful ways, and help me quickly see who understands a concept and who needs support. Thanks to these donations, my students can focus on learning—not on worrying whether their materials will run out.","fullyFundedDate":1761443895658,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-your-worries/9437182/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Your Worries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bellamy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8000516_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629945071048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8000516"},{"teacherId":8000516,"projectId":9437204,"letterContent":"Our classroom has already begun making great use of the new chair and wobbly stool, and they've brought a noticeable shift in both comfort and engagement. The larger chair has become a special spot—for me during instruction, for students presenting in front of the class, and even as a reward seat for those showing exceptional effort or behavior. It's amazing how something so simple can motivate students and make them feel proud when they earn the chance to use it. The chair has added a warm, inviting touch to our room and has helped create a more positive environment for learning and sharing.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new seating, they were immediately curious and excited. Many of them asked if they'd ever get to sit in \"the big chair,\" and their faces lit up when I explained how it would be used for presentations and rewards. Their sense of ownership over the space grew instantly, and it encouraged them to put more effort into their behavior and classwork.\r\n\r\nThe wobbly stool has already made a meaningful impact, especially for the student with ADHD who struggles to stay still during lessons. Having a seat that allows gentle movement has helped her focus longer and feel more comfortable without disrupting her learning. This simple tool has opened the door for her to be more confident and successful, and I know it will continue supporting future students with similar needs. Thanks to these thoughtful additions, our classroom is becoming a more inclusive, motivating, and engaging space for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1761443896111,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-flexible/9437204/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Flexible","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bellamy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8000516_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629945071048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8000516"},{"teacherId":8000516,"projectId":9437158,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of new headphones. Our old headphones had become unreliable, often breaking during use. This has been a challenge for both our students and parents, many of whom cannot afford to replace them. Your contribution will make a significant difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students will now have access to quality headphones that enhance their learning experience. It truly means a lot to us, and we appreciate your support in helping create a better environment for our children.","fullyFundedDate":1756272534023,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-hear-what-it-says/9437158/","projectTitle":"I Can't Hear What It Says","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bellamy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8000516_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629945071048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8000516"},{"teacherId":8578374,"projectId":9069338,"letterContent":"The love of reading for my students has grown leaps and bounds due to your generosity in providing them with decodable chapter books. They feel success in reading books on their level but look as though they are reading thick novels like the rest of their peers. My students look forward and ask daily to read their books. Their stamina has increased as well as their accuracy and comprehension. Some of them have doubled their words per minute to nearly on grade level while others show growth as well. It is seeing their numbers grow each quarter that is an added bonus for them. They love to track their progress and share with their teachers how far they have come!\r\nYour heart for students you haven't even met has impacted each and every one of my students and in turn, we all win! You are their superheroes!","fullyFundedDate":1746540211968,"projectUrl":"project/reading-will-be-my-superpower/9069338/","projectTitle":"Reading Will Be My Superpower","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8578374_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674675465985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578374"},{"teacherId":7718131,"projectId":9109036,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our elementary library is more vibrant and inspiring than ever! The new books you helped provide have brought joy, curiosity, and learning into the hands of so many young readers.\r\n\r\nMany of you are book lovers yourselves—and like you, our students are discovering the power of stories. But beyond just reading for pleasure, these new texts are helping our students build important skills. Through the books you've provided, they are learning how to:\r\n\r\nAsk and answer questions about what they read\r\n\r\nUnderstand characters' feelings and motivations\r\n\r\nMake predictions and inferences\r\n\r\nExplore new cultures, perspectives, and ideas\r\n\r\nUse context clues to understand unfamiliar words\r\n\r\nBuild confidence reading both independently and in groups\r\n\r\nIn our classroom and library, reading doesn't just mean sitting quietly with a book (though that happens, too!). It means excited voices discussing plot twists, students huddled over pages sounding out tricky words together, and wide eyes lighting up at new facts or magical adventures. It's the hum of curiosity growing stronger every day.\r\n\r\nSome books have sparked special moments for particular students. One shy second grader who used to avoid reading time now rushes in to check out the next book in a series she's fallen in love with. A group of third graders started their own informal book club—meeting during lunch to talk about a graphic novel they all love. These stories are building not just literacy skills, but community.\r\n\r\nYour support is giving our students more than books—you're giving them the tools to become lifelong readers and learners. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1741564402819,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-our-library/9109036/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7718131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621956792426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7718131"},{"teacherId":4864090,"projectId":8459043,"letterContent":"These books have provided fantastic options for independent reading for my students the entire year! Many of these books have become class favorites and students have read them over and over. It has been incredible to watch them discover a new favorite series!\r\n\r\nThey loved discovering a new genre and reading a good mystery like Nate the Great and the Eerie Elementary series! \r\n\r\nMy students love that our classroom is full of so many wonderful books, and I'm so happy to see their love of reading grow!","fullyFundedDate":1728435283504,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-second-grade-library/8459043/","projectTitle":"Sensational Second Grade Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4864090"},{"teacherId":7718131,"projectId":9074623,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting and promoting our Asbell Book Fair. Book fairs become more exciting and engaging for students when they have access to new and appealing books. When children see books they are eager to read, it fosters a love of reading and learning. It can even ignite a passion for reading that lasts long after the event is over. Your contribution plays a key role in enhancing our book fairs by ensuring we are fully stocked with a wide variety of literacy materials that support literacy, engagement, and equitable access to learning. It turns these events into a meaningful, educational celebration for both students and their communities.","fullyFundedDate":1738179667924,"projectUrl":"project/booming-book-fair/9074623/","projectTitle":"Booming Book Fair!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7718131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621956792426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7718131"},{"teacherId":7718131,"projectId":8873046,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our Asbell Elementary Library. The books that you help to provide are flying of the shelves. Students have loved these books and are so thankful that they were donated to our library. Your donations gave students the books they have been wanting to read for a very long time and so many students have been working together to read each book series in order! We are all so excited that so many students are able to benefit from this project and read books that they truly want to read. I have included pictures of the books that have been checked and checked by our students thanks to your help!","fullyFundedDate":1733193469388,"projectUrl":"project/students-highly-requested-book-collecti/8873046/","projectTitle":"Student's Highly Requested Book Collections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7718131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621956792426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7718131"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56447","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":302,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":56447,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Asbell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Asbell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arkansas/fayetteville-public-schools/asbell-elementary-school/56447"}