{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lincoln Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10041521,"projectId":10529082,"letterContent":"First off I want to thank Aflac for their generous match grant. I had $100 in credits and was trying to get the most for my money. The match grant let me turn $100 into $200 in books. Teachers and staff are always asking for books about feelings and emotions. And our library was very much lacking in that area. The match grant allowed me to double the amount of books I was able to get. It also allowed me to purchase hard back copies that are way more durable. I had a behavioral skills student ask specifically for the Little Spot books, and I am so excited I am able to now provide those for him.","fullyFundedDate":1787658596114,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-starter-pack/10529082/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Starter Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fairchild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10041521_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751588444201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041521"},{"teacherId":2926403,"projectId":10316165,"letterContent":"The students were very excited to see the new tables. Previously, they were participating in small groups around rectangular shaped tables, which was not conducive to the best collaborative learning space. Now, with kidney shaped tables they are better engaged and able to effectively participate in all small group activities. With the curved shape, it allows for quicker feedback to students while they are working and easier corrections when needed. This also gives a larger table to work around, so students are no longer cramped into a space to receive their instruction time within our room. They are able to work more efficiently with the different set up and get what they need to get done accomplished. Another way they have benefited from the new kidney tables is they are higher set off the ground, so our older students are able to fit under the table in their chairs without banging their knees. Overall, with the new additional kidney tables students have enjoyed the different set up, are more engaged with their learning, have more space, and are appreciating not hitting their knees every time they go to sit down.","fullyFundedDate":1781744984877,"projectUrl":"project/new-tables-new-opportunities/10316165/","projectTitle":"New Tables, New Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2926403_orig.jpg?crop=312,312,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567526553826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2926403"},{"teacherId":10041521,"projectId":10162858,"letterContent":"\"Save the books\" was a great success. Due to your support we raised enough money to buy a CoLibra book covering machine. It allows me to tightly fit clear plastic covers to books. The covers are not sticky so they do not damage the book if removed. They fit nice and tight so they do not distract while a student is reading. They offer much needed protection for our greatly loved books. \r\nOnly time will tell how long the covers last, but I am very optimistic, that each cover will last many years. This will also allow me to purchase cheaper paper back books and stretch by budget even further. \r\nI want to send a special shot out to SONIC for their amazing match grant. I don't think we would have reached our goal without their support.","fullyFundedDate":1777997844910,"projectUrl":"project/save-the-books/10162858/","projectTitle":"Save the Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fairchild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10041521_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751588444201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041521"},{"teacherId":374204,"projectId":10220794,"letterContent":"We are incredibly thankful for your generosity in helping bring a laser engraver into our classroom. This amazing opportunity has opened the door for our students to explore creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning in ways we never imagined possible. The laser engraver allows students to take their ideas from simple sketches and transform them into real creations they can see and hold. Your support has inspired excitement and curiosity throughout our classroom each and every day.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project goes far beyond learning how to use a machine. Students are developing valuable problem-solving, design, and critical-thinking skills as they plan, create, and refine their projects. They are learning perseverance through trial and error while also gaining confidence in their abilities. The laser engraver has encouraged collaboration, teamwork, and creativity, helping students realize that their ideas truly matter and can come to life through innovation and hard work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have opportunities to explore STEM and creative design in meaningful and engaging ways. This project has sparked imagination and given children the chance to express themselves while preparing them with skills for the future. We are deeply grateful for your support and belief in our students. Thank you for helping make their creativity come alive and for providing an experience they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777997845066,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-edge-stem-bringing-ideas-to-lif/10220794/","projectTitle":"Cutting-Edge STEM: Bringing Ideas to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp374204_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071429024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/374204"},{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":9601818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the soccer goal and ball for our students. Since adding them to our recess options, the excitement has been incredible. Students immediately organized games, created teams, and invited others to join. It has been wonderful to watch children who may not normally interact connect over a shared love of the game. New friendships have formed simply because someone asked, \"Do you want to play?\"\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, soccer has provided meaningful opportunities for students to practice cooperation, communication, and responsibility. They are learning how to take turns, resolve small conflicts, follow rules, and encourage one another. They've also taken ownership of setting up and putting away the equipment, which builds accountability and pride.\r\n\r\nFrom a teacher's perspective, I am especially grateful to have multiple structured options available at recess. When students have engaging, active choices like soccer, they are more focused on play and teamwork and less likely to get into trouble. Providing positive outlets for energy makes a real difference in behavior and overall school climate. Thank you for investing in our students' social growth, physical activity, and joy. Your generosity is making recess a highlight of the day for so many children.","fullyFundedDate":1758841817915,"projectUrl":"project/goals-on-and-off-the-field/9601818/","projectTitle":"Goals On and Off the Field!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":9935435,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom cleaning supplies. The cordless vacuum, dusting mitts, and other cleaning supplies have made an immediate and meaningful difference in our daily routine. With the cordless vacuum, we can quickly clean up crumbs, dirt, and small messes without dragging out bulky equipment or waiting for custodial support. The dusting mitts and supplies allow students to take ownership of wiping down shelves, desks, and shared spaces. Together, these tools have helped us maintain an organized, welcoming environment that we are proud of.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical cleanliness of the room, these supplies have helped build responsibility and teamwork among my students. We end each day by resetting our space by vacuuming, dusting, and tidying materials so that everything is in place for the next morning. Students understand that a clean classroom supports learning, and they take pride in contributing to that process.\r\n\r\nOn a personal level, your donations have helped me tremendously as a teacher. Knowing that we end each day with a clean, orderly classroom allows me to walk in each morning ready to focus fully on instruction rather than scrambling to reset the room. Starting the day in a fresh, organized space sets a positive tone for both me and my students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where we can learn and thrive every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764695184000,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-hands-on-cleaning/9935435/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning, Hands-On Cleaning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":9051611,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for providing notecards and highlighters to support our morphology instruction. Your generosity has truly transformed how my students understand words. With their own morpheme cards for prefixes, suffixes, and root students are actively building and breaking apart words every day. They aren't just memorizing vocabulary; they're learning how words actually work. I've watched their confidence grow as they use their cards to practice, create new words, and explain meanings with accuracy and pride.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters have been just as impactful. Students use them to identify prefixes, suffixes, and roots directly in authentic texts, making their thinking visible. It's powerful to see them independently highlight word parts while reading and explain how those parts contribute to meaning. This hands-on approach has led to deeper understanding and stronger vocabulary skills across subjects.\r\n\r\nOn a personal level, your donation has also lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I no longer have to search for materials or spend time making and remaking colored copies of word cards. Having consistent, ready-to-use resources allows me to focus fully on instruction and student learning. Thank you for investing in my classroom! Your support is making a meaningful difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1739558960732,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-morphology/9051611/","projectTitle":"Materials for Morphology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":8546741,"letterContent":"Having a Cricut machine has made a big impact on our National Elementary Honor Society by expanding what we're able to create and contribute to the school community. Instead of relying on outside vendors or limiting our ideas, students can now design and produce items themselves. This has allowed us to support grade levels with projects like creating shirts for events and activities, helping build unity and school pride. Being able to design and make these items in-house has also given students a sense of ownership and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut has also strengthened our service efforts. Members have used it to create personalized appreciation cards and small decorative items to recognize teachers and staff. Rather than generic notes, students can thoughtfully design something meaningful, which makes the gesture feel more intentional. It has elevated the quality of our projects while still keeping the focus on service and gratitude.\r\n\r\nOverall, having access to the Cricut has made our Honor Society more creative, more responsive to school needs, and more engaged in hands-on service. It has allowed students to take initiative, collaborate on designs, and see their ideas come to life in ways that directly benefit others in our building.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity in donating to this project! Your willingness to help is noticed and appreciated beyond words!","fullyFundedDate":1723689572624,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-for-change/8546741/","projectTitle":"Cricut for Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":1867492,"projectId":8427783,"letterContent":"Adding They Call Me Guero along with a fresh set of dry erase markers has made a noticeable difference in the classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately drawn to They Call Me Güero because it feels real and relatable. The short, vignette-style poems make it approachable for a range of readers, while still offering depth for discussion. Many students connect to Güero's experiences with identity, family, language, and belonging. For some, it's affirming to see aspects of their own culture and bilingual experiences reflected in literature. For others, it builds empathy and opens up thoughtful conversations. The structure of the book also works well for close reading, analyzing figurative language, and modeling strong personal response writing.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, something as simple as new dry erase markers has improved daily instruction. When students have markers that actually work, participation increases. They're more confident showing their thinking during math practice, responding to comprehension questions, or brainstorming ideas before writing. Quick checks for understanding run more smoothly, and there's less downtime caused by dried-out supplies. It keeps the pace of instruction steady and ensures all students are actively engaged.\r\n\r\nTogether, the addition of a meaningful, high-interest text and reliable classroom materials has strengthened both engagement and instructional flow. Students notice when their classroom is stocked with quality resources—it reinforces that their learning environment matters.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping make this possible in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1722549730201,"projectUrl":"project/background-knowledge-to-grow-readers/8427783/","projectTitle":"Background Knowledge to Grow Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. STEPHENSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867492"},{"teacherId":374204,"projectId":10066095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of STEM materials for our classroom, especially the Magna-Tiles and Plus-Plus blocks. These hands-on tools have made learning so much more exciting and engaging for us. We love using them to build creative structures, test new ideas, and work together with our classmates. Your kindness has given us opportunities to explore engineering, design, and problem-solving in fun and meaningful ways every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are learning how to think critically, be creative, and never give up when challenges arise. The Magna-Tiles and Plus-Plus blocks encourage us to experiment, collaborate, and use our imaginations to create amazing projects. We are so grateful that you believe in our education and have helped provide materials that inspire us to learn and grow. Thank you again for making such a positive difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773847337866,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-starts-with-the-right-tool/10066095/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM Starts With the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp374204_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071429024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/374204"},{"teacherId":4481480,"projectId":9951157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my classroom. I have been looking forward to doing this project for several years now. It gives us the opportunity to practice our teamwork, work on following directions, and continue to learn to read and follow directions on a compass while doing orienteering. \r\n\r\nWhile learning and working together we get to spend additional time out doors. The kids love everything about this project. I have seldom seen them work so hard on something that is difficult for them! Many students who struggle with pencil and paper assignments are given an opportunity to shine while completing this activity.\r\n\r\nThank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1766526666174,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-way-learning-through-orien/9951157/","projectTitle":"“Finding Our Way: Learning Through Orienteering\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4481480"},{"teacherId":374204,"projectId":9972281,"letterContent":"Through these texts, students are building essential reading skills such as identifying main ideas, making inferences, analyzing characters, and supporting their thinking with evidence from the text. We are also focusing on vocabulary development and having thoughtful discussions that deepen comprehension and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is an engaging and interactive experience. Students participate in small group discussions, partner reading, and independent reading. You can often see them annotating texts, asking questions, and making connections to their own lives or other books they've read. The classroom is filled with excitement as students eagerly share their thoughts and discoveries.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are now especially enjoying the new books. They are more confident, eager to participate, and proud to talk about what they're reading. Some students have even begun recommending books to their classmates, which has helped build a strong reading community in our room. It's been incredible to watch their enthusiasm for reading grow!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us bring these valuable learning experiences to life!\r\n**as a side not I would encourage everone to read any of the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales books...they are TERRIFIC!","fullyFundedDate":1769464717581,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-of-the-american-revolution/9972281/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages of the American Revolution","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp374204_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723071429024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/374204"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19968","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":405,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":82,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.6,"schoolId":19968,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lincoln Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lincoln Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/huntington-county-community-school-corporation/lincoln-elementary-school/19968"}