{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Coppergate Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10399835,"projectId":9997494,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for your generous donation and in awe of the impact it has had on my class. They had a vision to revitalize our existing school garden and were thrilled that their project was chosen and all of the supplies were provided! Almost daily since starting this project they have asked, \"Can we work in the garden?\" It became motivation to complete our subject area work.\r\n \r\nThey worked hard to get to the garden project work not realizing that it was also impactful work contributing to their learning experience in school. They made plans, lists, drew their vision, measured the existing beds, pulled many weeds, planted seeds, painted rocks, researched and designed signs describing the different plants and elements to the new weather station and above all, worked together as a team. \r\n\r\nThe first time we went out to pull weeds they did not look like a polished team. There were disagreements about who should pull and who should hold the bag, how to measure the perimeter of the bed when our tape measure did not go around, and we filled one bag. We met the next morning and discussed strategies for working together and approached the garden beds with a new plan. They worked until time was up with the promise that we would come back. There was one root system from an expired perennial that was particularly hard to pull up with just hands and a hand shovel. When they were ultimately successfull the looks of accomplishment on their faces was priceless. They worked together. They didn't give up. They took turns and applied strategies. I overheard a chant as they made the final pull: \"Three! We have great minds! Two! We won't give up! One! We've got this!\" This is a lesson that they can take with them for every challenge ahead. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will tend the plants and plan to invite other classes to tour the newly renovated space and my class will serve as docents, pointing out the different elements and answering questions. I hope that others will be inspired and join in the caretaking and I look forward to using this space with my classes.","fullyFundedDate":1768919165999,"projectUrl":"project/grants-for-great-ideas-oddys-scholars/9997494/","projectTitle":"Grants for Great Ideas: Oddy's Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399835"},{"teacherId":9428835,"projectId":9615980,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the funding provided to restock our art room with essential supplies, including high-quality paper, yarn, oil pastels, and other foundational materials. These items are the \"bread and butter\" of our daily curriculum, and having a reliable, fresh stock allows our students to explore their creativity without the constraint of limited resources. Before this grant, we often had to ration specific materials; now, every student has the freedom to fully immerse themselves in the artistic process.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these supplies has been immediate. The oil pastels have introduced a vibrant new dimension of color blending to our current projects, while the yarn has sparked a massive interest in fiber arts and tactile sculpture. Seeing a student's face light up when they realize they have the \"good paper\" to work on—paper that doesn't tear or bleed through—is a testament to how much these quality materials validate their hard work. You haven't just provided supplies; you've provided a sense of professional dignity to our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the arts and for recognizing that even the simplest tools can be the catalyst for a child's greatest breakthrough. Because of your generosity, our art room remains a space of limitless possibility where students feel empowered to take risks and express themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1758114286089,"projectUrl":"project/grants-for-great-ideas-stem-sparks-crea/9615980/","projectTitle":"Grants for Great Ideas: STEM Sparks Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428835_orig.jpg?crop=1501,1501,x473,y2530&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705184432769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428835"},{"teacherId":9428835,"projectId":9504812,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our art room has undergone a vibrant transformation. In a world dominated by digital screens, your contribution has allowed my students to get their hands dirty while exploring the intersection of nature and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe hydroponics tower has become the \"living centerpiece\" of our classroom. Students aren't just looking at pictures of plants; they are responsible for them. We are currently using the tower to bridge the gap between biological structures and artistic form. My older students are practicing detailed botanical illustrations, focusing on the complex vein structures of the leaves, while my younger artists are learning about life cycles through weekly \"observation sketches.\"\r\n\r\nWhen the tower first arrived and the grow lights flickered on, the reaction was pure magic. There were gasps of \"It looks like a spaceship!\" and \"Are we really growing food in the art room?\" They loved to check the progress each time they entered! For many of my students, who may not have access to a garden at home, it immediately turned the art room into a laboratory of curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757502125169,"projectUrl":"project/grants-for-great-ideas-the-art-of-growt/9504812/","projectTitle":"Grants for Great Ideas: The Art of Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428835_orig.jpg?crop=1501,1501,x473,y2530&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705184432769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428835"},{"teacherId":9428835,"projectId":9317354,"letterContent":"The donation of the Chompsaws and cardboard has had a significant impact on my elementary art program. These tools opened the door for students to work with materials that were previously inaccessible due to safety and limitations. Students were able to engage in hands on experiences that aligned with authentic artistic practices. \r\nOne of the most meaningful outcomes of this donation was our recent totem pole project. The donation elevated the craftsmanship of their artwork but also strengthened their problem solving skills and fine motor capabilities. \r\nThank you for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1746786174008,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-into-creativity-art-meets-the-c/9317354/","projectTitle":"Cutting Into Creativity: Art Meets the Chompsaw","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428835_orig.jpg?crop=1501,1501,x473,y2530&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705184432769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428835"},{"teacherId":9936138,"projectId":9284858,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you all personally for the help you have given not just to me but to my students as well. I know I can only say so much but what you have helped with helps me bring music to another level at my school. Students now have real instruments to hold, play, and try as well as literature purchased through this project to help guide their lessons. We have just currently started the new \"band class\" at our school and to my knowledge we are the only elementary band in our county if not the district and this is all thanks to the amazing donors! (YOU GUYS!!!)\r\n\r\nI look forward to continuing to work with the students and expand their knowledge to new horizons and watch these kids build a new appreciation for music. I truly cannot thank you enough for your help to my program. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1752586395791,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-foundation-in-music/9284858/","projectTitle":"Building a Foundation in Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936138"},{"teacherId":9936138,"projectId":9145666,"letterContent":"This has been a huge blessing to our school! The students have this amazing opportunity to experience something new at the elementary level that they would not normally have that will help build a foundation for their future in the upper grade levels. Many student's in our area do not have a means to fund a rental instrument or be part of a group such as this. These instruments allow them to join, participate, learn, and enjoy something that many would never have the opportunity to experience. \r\nI cannot thank you all enough, and please know that the student's are having a blast and are truly grateful for the instruments they have. I look forward to sharing this experience with not just the current students but future students as well!","fullyFundedDate":1744234329680,"projectUrl":"project/an-instrument-opens-new-doors-for-all-st/9145666/","projectTitle":"An Instrument Opens New Doors for All Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936138"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94036","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":590,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":53,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.9,"schoolId":94036,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Coppergate Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Coppergate Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/clay-county-school-district/coppergate-elementary-school/94036"}