{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Neil A Armstrong Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9632099,"projectId":8573331,"letterContent":"When the flexible seating arrived, my students were immediately drawn to the new options and excited to explore where they could best focus and learn. We've been using the floor desks, cushions, and floor seats daily during small group reading, whole group instruction and independent work time. One specific project where the seating has been especially helpful is during our guided reading rotations. Students are now able to choose a spot where they feel comfortable and focused, which has noticeably improved their engagement and stamina for reading.\r\nTheir reactions when the materials first arrived were priceless—many students couldn't believe that they were allowed to choose their own seat instead of being \"stuck\" at a desk. I heard comments like, \"This feels like home!\" and \"I can concentrate better here!\" Their excitement turned into responsibility as they quickly learned how to make choices that help them be successful learners. It was wonderful to watch them take ownership of their learning environment.\r\nLooking ahead, we are beginning a nonfiction reading project where students will research animals and create presentations to share with the class. The flexible seating will continue to play a big role as students collaborate in groups, spread out for research, and practice presenting. These new resources have not only changed the way our classroom feels but have also supported a more student-centered approach to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1731517057441,"projectUrl":"project/flexibility-for-future-leaders/8573331/","projectTitle":"Flexibility for Future Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9632099_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723158722802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632099"},{"teacherId":6533616,"projectId":9401900,"letterContent":"First let me take the time to thank you for your donation. My students and I are so appreciative of your gift. \r\nThe privacy shields have helped us at this beginning of the school year, three times now (already). We've had our first set of classroom assessments and I used these shields as a way of concentrating. I know most teachers use them as a way to prevent \"cheating\"; but I wanted my students to be able to concentrate without distractions. And it was a huge success! So much so, that now they actually ask to use their privacy shields. They were able to decorate them and make them a bit more personal as well. \r\nAgain, thank you for the opportunity to offer my students this helpful tool.","fullyFundedDate":1752671653639,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-learning-with-concentrated-lea/9401900/","projectTitle":"Fostering Learning with Concentrated Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sylver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6533616"},{"teacherId":9439142,"projectId":9127440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Turning Pages, Sparking Imaginations: Chapter Books for Young Readers! These new books have truly transformed our classroom library and reading time. With them, my students are starting to dive into longer texts, practicing strategies like identifying story elements, making predictions, and building vocabulary. Our read-alouds have become more engaging, and students are eager to discuss characters, plot twists, and lessons learned.\r\n\r\nAs the new school year begins, my students are motivated to start the year right by reading and improving their skills. They are so excited to dive into the new chapter books and are already talking about earning their AR shirts. These books have given them a strong start, and it's wonderful to see their enthusiasm grow each day. Your generosity has truly made a difference in helping them set meaningful goals and build a love for reading. We are so grateful for your support in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746727925115,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-sparking-imaginations-ch/9127440/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Sparking Imaginations: Chapter Books for Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Familara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9439142_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709080344926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/venusfamilara"},{"teacherId":9253446,"projectId":9090260,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our 2nd graders now have a wonderful selection of chapter books to enjoy—and it's already making a huge difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nBefore, many of our students didn't have access to engaging books that matched their reading level and interests. Now, they're diving into stories with excitement, swapping books with friends, and even asking for \"just a few more minutes\" to read before moving on to the next activity.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations:\r\n\r\nReading stamina is growing—students are able to focus and read for longer periods.\r\n\r\nVocabulary is expanding—new words from their books are showing up in their conversations and writing.\r\n\r\nConfidence is blooming—even reluctant readers are eager to pick up a book and share their favorite parts.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just give us books—you gave our students the gift of imagination, adventure, and the joy of reading. Thank you for believing in them and helping them grow as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1740014460986,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-inspire-young-minds/9090260/","projectTitle":"Books to Inspire Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galiza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9253446_orig.jpg?crop=1905,1905,x635,y1380&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755210637440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9253446"},{"teacherId":7886615,"projectId":9092286,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of the Ramped Up Read Aloud: Building Classroom Community project. Your contributions have made a profound impact on our students, enriching their learning experiences and fostering a vibrant reading culture in our classroom. We're excited to share some of the ways your donation has made a difference!\r\n\r\nSkills and Lessons Introduced by New Texts\r\n\r\nYou probably love to read, but might not be as familiar with how we teach books. Our new selections have introduced a wide range of essential skills and lessons:\r\n\r\nVocabulary Expansion: Students are encountering new words in context, like \"cacophony\" or \"metropolis,\" helping them understand nuances and apply the words in their own speaking and writing.\r\n\r\nEmpathy and Perspective-Taking: Many new texts feature diverse characters and experiences, allowing students to step into different shoes and develop a deeper understanding of the world. We discuss questions like, \"How would you feel if...?\" fostering genuine emotional engagement.\r\n\r\nCritical Thinking and Inference: We're moving beyond \"what happened.\" Students are learning to make predictions, identify cause and effect, and draw conclusions based on textual evidence. We ask, \"What does this tell us about their personality?\" pushing them to think critically.\r\n\r\nIdentifying Themes and Main Ideas: Our new books offer rich opportunities to discuss bigger ideas. Students are learning to identify central themes and summarize main points, crucial skills for comprehending complex texts.\r\n\r\nLiterary Devices: We're exploring concepts like metaphor, simile, and personification through the beautiful language in these books, making these abstract ideas much more concrete and accessible.\r\n\r\nBuilding Background Knowledge: The diverse topics in our new texts have significantly expanded our students' general knowledge, improving their comprehension across all subjects.\r\n\r\nWhat Reading Looks Like in Our Classroom\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, reading in our classroom is a dynamic and interactive experience!\r\n\r\nEngaging Read-Alouds: Every day begins with a \"Ramped Up Read Aloud.\" We gather together, often on a comfy rug, and I read from one of our new, high-quality texts. It's not passive listening; it's an opportunity for rich discussion.\r\n\r\nInteractive Discussions: As I read, we pause frequently to ask questions, make predictions, share observations, and connect the story to our own lives and other books. Students are encouraged to \"turn and talk\" to a partner, fostering peer-to-peer learning.\r\n\r\nCreative Responses: Beyond just talking, students are now expressing their understanding in various creative ways, such as drawing illustrations, writing alternative endings, or even acting out scenes. This allows for different learning styles to shine.\r\n\r\nA Buzz of Excitement: Most importantly, there's a palpable buzz of excitement around reading. Students are genuinely eager to see what book we'll read next and are often found discussing stories during free time. Our classroom library, now brimming with new titles, has become a popular hub of activity.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly transformed our classroom into a vibrant community of readers. We're seeing not just improved reading skills, but also increased empathy, critical thinking, and a genuine love for stories. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746727924362,"projectUrl":"project/the-ramped-up-read-aloud-classroom-comm/9092286/","projectTitle":"The Ramped Up Read Aloud: Classroom Community 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosser-Heil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691274171921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886615"},{"teacherId":7886615,"projectId":9065038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with Rooted in Reading. The students were excited to preview the new batch of read aloud texts that we will get to use later on in the year. With the texts from this project, students will learn about comprehension skills and strategies they can apply to all books they read. Some of the titles are also used as mentor texts for writing, such as opinions, narratives, and expository. We study the author's style, purpose, and voice. They also learn illustrative techniques to add to their own writing.\r\n\r\nMentor texts are used in a whole group setting, while we read and explore the pages. We use turn and talk with partners to discuss comprehension questions and make text-to-self/text/world connections. Once it's been read and discussed with the teacher, students are able to enjoy the text on their own to take Accelerated Reader quizzes or use the text for their writing/drawing inspiration or use the nonfiction texts for research projects.\r\n\r\nMy peanuts and I thank you for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1738785691680,"projectUrl":"project/rooted-in-reading/9065038/","projectTitle":"Rooted in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosser-Heil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691274171921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886615"},{"teacherId":7886615,"projectId":9085588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with The Ramped Up Read Aloud. My students were excited to preview the new batch of read aloud texts that we will get to use the last weeks of the school year. With the texts from this project, students will learn about comprehension skills and strategies they can apply to all books they read. Some of the titles are also used as mentor texts for writing, such as opinions, narratives, and expository. We study the author's style, purpose, and voice. They also learn illustrative techniques to add to their own writing.\r\n\r\nMentor texts are used in a whole group setting, while we read and explore the pages. We use turn and talk with partners to discuss comprehension questions and make text-to-self/text/world connections. Once it's been read and discussed with the teacher, students are able to enjoy the text on their own to take Accelerated Reader quizzes or use the text for their writing/drawing inspiration or use the nonfiction texts for research projects.\r\n\r\nMy peanuts and I thank you for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1744237542887,"projectUrl":"project/the-ramped-up-read-aloud-classroom-comm/9085588/","projectTitle":"The Ramped Up Read Aloud: Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosser-Heil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691274171921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886615"},{"teacherId":7886615,"projectId":9048724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with Rooted in Reading: April Edition. With the texts from this project, students learned about comprehension skills and strategies they can apply to all books they read. Some of the titles are also used as mentor texts for writing, such as opinions, narratives, and expository. We study the author's style, purpose, and voice. They also learn illustrative techniques to add to their own writing.\r\n\r\nMentor texts are used in a whole group setting, while we read and explore the pages. We use turn and talk with partners to discuss comprehension questions and make text-to-self/text/world connections. Once it's been read and discussed with the teacher, students are able to enjoy the text on their own to take Accelerated Reader quizzes or use the text for their writing/drawing inspiration or use the nonfiction texts for research projects.\r\n\r\nMy peanuts and I thank you for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1736826452318,"projectUrl":"project/rooted-in-reading-april-edition/9048724/","projectTitle":"Rooted in Reading: April Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosser-Heil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691274171921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886615"},{"teacherId":7886615,"projectId":8993648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with Engaging Readers: February Edition. My students learned so much with the texts that came along with this project! With the texts from this project, students will learn about comprehension skills and strategies they can apply to all books they read. Some of the titles are also used as mentor texts for writing, such as opinions, narratives, and expository. We study the author's style, purpose, and voice. They also learn illustrative techniques to add to their own writing.\r\n\r\nMentor texts are used in a whole group setting, while we read and explore the pages. We use turn and talk with partners to discuss comprehension questions and make text-to-self/text/world connections. Once it's been read and discussed with the teacher, students are able to enjoy the text on their own to take Accelerated Reader quizzes or use the text for their writing/drawing inspiration or use the nonfiction texts for research projects.\r\n\r\nMy peanuts and I thank you for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1736988790367,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-readers-february-edition/8993648/","projectTitle":"Engaging Readers: February Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosser-Heil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691274171921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886615"},{"teacherId":7886615,"projectId":9023917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with Rooted in Reading: March Edition. Students were excited to learn from the new batch of read aloud texts. With the texts from this project, students learned about comprehension skills and strategies they can apply to all books they read. Some of the titles are also used as mentor texts for writing, such as opinions, narratives, and expository. We study the author's style, purpose, and voice. They also learn illustrative techniques to add to their own writing.\r\n\r\nMentor texts are used in a whole group setting, while we read and explore the pages. We use turn and talk with partners to discuss comprehension questions and make text-to-self/text/world connections. Once it's been read and discussed with the teacher, students are able to enjoy the text on their own to take Accelerated Reader quizzes or use the text for their writing/drawing inspiration or use the nonfiction texts for research projects.\r\n\r\nMy peanuts and I thank you for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1736458981013,"projectUrl":"project/rooted-in-reading-march-edition/9023917/","projectTitle":"Rooted in Reading: March Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosser-Heil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691274171921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886615"},{"teacherId":7886615,"projectId":8779181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with Making Sense of Dollars and Cents 2.0. This week, week we students were excited to preview the new batch of read aloud texts that went along with this project and started introducing coins and their values. Next week, we get more hands on with counting like and mixed coins. This is where students will use the magnetic coins to as a resource for what they learned, games to practice measuring the value of coins before them, and \"play money\" to \"shop\" products from one another. Students will either give exact change or have to count returned change. \r\n\r\nMy peanuts and I thank you for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1726687604805,"projectUrl":"project/making-sense-of-dollars-and-cents-20/8779181/","projectTitle":"Making Sense of Dollars and Cents 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosser-Heil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691274171921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886615"},{"teacherId":7886615,"projectId":8889012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with Engaging Readers: January Edition. With the texts from this project, students will learn about comprehension skills and strategies they can apply to all books they read. Some of the titles are also used as mentor texts for writing, such as opinions, narratives, and expository. We study the author's style, purpose, and voice. They also learn illustrative techniques to add to their own writing.\r\n\r\nMentor texts are used in a whole group setting, while we read and explore the pages. We use turn and talk with partners to discuss comprehension questions and make text-to-self/text/world connections. Once it's been read and discussed with the teacher, students are able to enjoy the text on their own to take Accelerated Reader quizzes or use the text for their writing/drawing inspiration or use the nonfiction texts for research projects.\r\n\r\nMy peanuts and I thank you for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1735664673333,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-readers-january-edition/8889012/","projectTitle":"Engaging Readers: January Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosser-Heil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691274171921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7886615"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45458","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":763,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":45458,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Neil A Armstrong Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Neil A Armstrong Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/charlotte-county-public-school-district/neil-a-armstrong-elementary-school/45458"}