{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Justin Veach Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":73.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10375278,"projectId":9946213,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a collection of high-quality picture books that have truly transformed their reading experience. For my dyslexic learners, reading can often feel overwhelming, but these books have provided them with engaging, accessible stories that build both comprehension and confidence. These books have helped them make meaningful connections, improving their ability to visualize, retell, and understand what they read.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been evident every day in our classroom. Students who once hesitated to pick up a book are now eager to participate, share their thoughts, and even read aloud. These picture books have created a safe and encouraging space where they can practice fluency without fear of frustration. As their confidence grows, so do their skills—they are becoming more independent readers who believe in their own ability to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than provide books; it has given my students a renewed sense of excitement about learning and a belief that they can overcome challenges. 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With added visual supports and structured décor, students, especially those who are neurodivergent, are more regulated, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, engagement has increased, communication skills are growing, and students feel a stronger sense of belonging in our therapy space. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a warm and welcoming place where they feel seen, supported, and empowered every day. Your generosity is making a lasting difference, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753195230502,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-our-classroom-warm-and-welcomi/9334044/","projectTitle":"Help Make Our Classroom Warm and Welcoming","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2574414_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483239316936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nevers"},{"teacherId":2574414,"projectId":8848959,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for your support of this project! Multisensory learning has made a powerful impact in our classroom, transforming the way students engage with reading and spelling by incorporating sight, touch, sound, and movement. Through this project, we were able to extend these strategies by welcoming other students into our classroom and creating opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.\r\n\r\nThis experience provided meaningful growth for both my students and their peers. My students stepped into leadership roles by teaching visiting students how to use multisensory strategies to practice reading and spelling. As they modeled and explained these techniques, they deepened their own understanding while building confidence, communication skills, and a strong sense of responsibility.\r\n\r\nDuring these visits, students participated in interactive literacy stations designed to make learning both engaging and effective. They used materials such as gel boards, scratch art, markers, paint sticks, Wikki Stix, and Play-Doh to practice forming letters and words. Additional activities with magnets, magnetic bingo chips, labels, spinners, and pouches turned literacy practice into hands-on, meaningful experiences. These activities allowed visiting students to actively engage in learning while discovering new ways to approach reading and spelling.\r\n\r\nThe addition of a prize wheel brought excitement and motivation, encouraging participation and allowing students to take home items like Play-Doh and instant snow to continue practicing in a multisensory way.\r\n\r\nWe also extended our impact beyond the classroom by sharing these strategies with the broader community during our fall festival. We created a literacy basket filled with multisensory materials and resources, giving families practical tools to support reading and spelling at home.\r\n\r\nAs a result of this project:\r\n\r\n-Students developed leadership and communication skills by teaching their peers\r\n-Visiting students gained exposure to effective, hands-on literacy strategies\r\n-Families were provided with resources to support literacy at home\r\n-Engagement in reading and spelling increased through interactive learning\r\n\r\nThis project has already made a lasting impact by empowering students as leaders, strengthening literacy skills, and fostering connections between our classroom and the wider community.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1728936854055,"projectUrl":"project/multisensory-literacy-outreach-empoweri/8848959/","projectTitle":"Multisensory Literacy Outreach: Empowering Students and the Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2574414_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483239316936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nevers"},{"teacherId":6751394,"projectId":9326545,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of mine and my students hearts for making this project come to life. Students love to earn rewards and see progress of their hard work. These materials not only provide a way to reward my students but also provides a learning concept of earning and spending that most students are not familiar with. \r\n\r\nMost of the materials purchased were sensory related because the majority of my students learn best from a multisensory approach. They were so excited to see these items and get started earning them. We also received some amazing books to help me teach lessons on earning and saving. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for contributing generously to my project!","fullyFundedDate":1755521938528,"projectUrl":"project/dollars-sense-financial-literacy-thro/9326545/","projectTitle":"Dollars & Sense: Financial Literacy Through a Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6751394_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727364844778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6751394"},{"teacherId":2574414,"projectId":9317926,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new art and crafting materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately began brainstorming what they could draw, build, and design. For many of my students, who often feel frustrated by traditional pencil-and-paper tasks, these hands-on tools gave them newfound confidence and possibility.\r\n\r\nIn one session, a student who is usually hesitant to speak proudly walked me through each step of the drawing guide as she created her own picture. She used new sequencing words, \"first,\" \"next,\" and \"then\", that we've been practicing, and she beamed when her classmates understood her directions. Another group eagerly used the sticker pads to create their own scenes, then took turns telling stories about what was happening in their pictures. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our therapy room has transformed into a place where language grows through creativity. These resources have opened doors for students to describe, explain, and share in ways that feel natural and fun.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the gift of communication through art. Your support has turned speech therapy into a place of joy and connection.","fullyFundedDate":1746463358442,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself-using-art-to-strengthe/9317926/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself! Using Art to Strengthen Language Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2574414_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483239316936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nevers"},{"teacherId":2574414,"projectId":9257702,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive these games, and we didn't waste any time using them! \r\n\r\nWatching them budget, plan, and make smart choices with their \"earnings\" has been inspiring. Students are practicing real-world financial literacy skills, like saving, goal-setting, and decision-making, in a way that feels exciting and motivating.\r\n\r\nBeyond the financial lessons, these games have also strengthened reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary as students interpret directions and use game-related language. They are learning to collaborate, show sportsmanship, and think critically, all while having fun.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has given my students more than just games; you've provided meaningful experiences that help them grow as learners, leaders, and smart spenders. Every roll of the dice is now a chance for growth, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1744948719232,"projectUrl":"project/earn-save-play-teaching-financial-lit/9257702/","projectTitle":"Earn, Save, Play: Teaching Financial Literacy Through Game-Based Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2574414_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483239316936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nevers"},{"teacherId":2574414,"projectId":9274758,"letterContent":"The excitement in our classroom grew the moment our new board games arrived! My students couldn't wait to \"buy\" their chance to play through our classroom economy system, and it has been incredible to see how motivated they are to make positive choices, earn currency, and set goals to access the fun!\r\n\r\nGames like Monopoly, Battleship, and Clue have challenged students to practice reading directions, following steps, and using expressive language, all while strengthening critical thinking and collaboration skills. Students are building vocabulary, comprehension, and social awareness in ways that feel natural and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. You've helped create a classroom culture where learning feels exciting and students feel empowered, and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1745890695366,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-building-financial-literacy-and/9274758/","projectTitle":"Game On! 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You've turned something as simple as a chair into a powerful teaching tool, and for that, we are so grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making learning both engaging and meaningful!","fullyFundedDate":1745874342619,"projectUrl":"project/investing-in-flexible-seating-a-lesson/9192760/","projectTitle":"Investing in Flexible Seating: a Lesson in Economics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2574414_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483239316936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nevers"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53344","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":571,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":94,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":26.5,"schoolId":53344,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Justin Veach Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Justin Veach Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arkansas/manila-public-schools/manila-lower-elementary-school/53344"}