{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Campton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10183536,"projectId":9869932,"letterContent":"Providing free snacks to less fortunate kindergarteners in a high-poverty county has a powerful impact on their mental and emotional well-being. At five and six years old, children are still learning how to regulate their emotions, and hunger can make that process much harder. When students come to school without adequate food, they may feel anxious, irritable, embarrassed, or distracted. A simple, consistent snack helps meet a basic need, allowing children to feel safe and cared for in their classroom environment. Knowing they will receive food during the school day reduces stress and uncertainty, especially for students who may experience food insecurity at home. This sense of stability builds trust between the child and the school, increases feelings of belonging, and helps students focus on friendships and positive social interactions instead of worrying about when they will eat next.\r\nAcademically, free snacks directly support learning and engagement. Young children need steady nutrition to maintain energy, concentration, and memory. When their bodies are fueled properly, they are better able to participate in lessons, follow directions, and complete tasks. Hunger can lead to headaches, fatigue, and difficulty focusing, which makes it harder for kindergarteners to grasp foundational skills like letter recognition, phonics, counting, and number sense. By ensuring students have access to snacks, schools remove a major barrier to learning. Students are more alert during reading and math instruction, more willing to participate in group activities, and better able to persist through challenging tasks. In this way, something as simple as a daily snack becomes an essential support that strengthens not only students' health, but also their confidence, emotional regulation, and academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1762731515457,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-gets-a-snack/9869932/","projectTitle":"Everyone Gets a Snack!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183536"},{"teacherId":10183536,"projectId":9767715,"letterContent":"ite erase boards and markers have a powerful and positive impact in a kindergarten classroom. At this young age, children learn best through hands-on, interactive experiences, and whiteboards provide exactly that. Instead of only watching the teacher model a skill, students can actively participate in their own learning. When children use individual whiteboards, they are more engaged because they can write, draw, erase, and try again without fear of making mistakes. The simple act of being able to erase easily builds confidence. Kindergarteners are still developing fine motor skills, and dry erase markers help strengthen hand muscles and improve pencil grip in a low-pressure way.\r\nWhiteboards are especially helpful for early literacy instruction. During phonics lessons, students can practice writing letters, sight words, and simple sentences. When learning letter formation, children can trace, copy, and rewrite letters multiple times. If they form a letter incorrectly, they can quickly erase and fix it. This immediate correction supports muscle memory and helps students develop proper writing habits. Whiteboards also encourage participation during whole-group reading activities. For example, students can write the beginning sound of a picture, draw a quick illustration of a story event, or practice spelling CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. Because every child has a board, every child is involved, not just the ones who raise their hands.\r\nIn math, whiteboards are equally impactful. Kindergarten students use them to practice writing numbers, solving simple addition and subtraction problems, drawing shapes, and showing their thinking with pictures or tally marks. Teachers can quickly assess understanding by having students hold up their boards. This provides immediate feedback and allows the teacher to address misunderstandings right away. \r\n\r\nOverall, white erase boards and markers support academic growth, build confidence, strengthen fine motor skills, and increase engagement. They transform lessons into interactive experiences where every child can participate, practice, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1762266328640,"projectUrl":"project/write-erase/9767715/","projectTitle":"Write, Erase!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183536"},{"teacherId":8070015,"projectId":10002651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of \"Kind Hearts and Creative Hands.\" Because of you, my students have been able to use these new materials to create Valentine's cards, crafts, and class projects that focus on kindness, creativity, and community. One of our favorite moments was watching students carefully design cards for their classmates, making sure each one included kind words and thoughtful details. It was wonderful to see how proud they were of their work and how excited they were to share it with others.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled. They eagerly explored the supplies, asked questions about what we would be making, and couldn't wait to get started. The excitement and engagement in the classroom were immediate, and students were motivated to participate, collaborate, and express themselves creatively.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include using these materials to continue building social-emotional skills through group projects and lessons focused on empathy, teamwork, and self-expression. Your generosity has given my students more than supplies—it has given them meaningful experiences and lasting memories. We are truly grateful for the positive impact you have made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769112011046,"projectUrl":"project/kind-hearts-and-creative-hands/10002651/","projectTitle":"“Kind Hearts and Creative Hands\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8070015_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631901922500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070015"},{"teacherId":8070015,"projectId":10002380,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of \"Fuel for Learning: Restocking Our Classroom Snacks.\" Because of you, my students have access to snacks that help keep them energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a real difference in our classroom by ensuring that hunger is never a barrier to learning. My students are able to concentrate better, participate more confidently, and feel cared for knowing their needs are being met. We are truly grateful for your support and for helping fuel both our students' bodies and minds! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1768937078856,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-restocking-our-classr/10002380/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning: Restocking Our Classroom Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8070015_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631901922500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070015"},{"teacherId":8070015,"projectId":9909654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of \"Spread the Warmth: Winter Coats & Christmas Magic.\" Your kindness made a powerful difference in the lives of my students. Because of you, students were able to stay warm during the winter months while also experiencing the joy and comfort that comes from knowing they are cared for.\r\n\r\nThe winter coats provided more than just physical warmth—they gave students confidence, security, and peace of mind so they could focus on learning rather than the cold. The added Christmas magic brought smiles, excitement, and a sense of belonging to our classroom, helping create a warm and welcoming environment during the holiday season. Your support reminded my students that their community believes in them and wants them to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for the impact you made on our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764366008239,"projectUrl":"project/spread-the-warmth-winter-coats-christ/9909654/","projectTitle":"Spread the Warmth: Winter Coats & Christmas Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8070015_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631901922500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070015"},{"teacherId":8070015,"projectId":9909596,"letterContent":"The DonorsChoose Christmas Cheer project had a meaningful and lasting impact on my students and our classroom community. Because of the generosity of donors, students were able to experience the joy and excitement of the holiday season in a way that many of them might not have otherwise had the opportunity to enjoy. The supplies and resources provided helped create a warm, welcoming classroom environment where students felt valued, cared for, and supported.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials themselves, the project boosted student morale and strengthened our sense of classroom family. Students were excited to participate in holiday activities, share with one another, and express gratitude and kindness. The experience reinforced positive social-emotional skills such as empathy, generosity, and community building. The Christmas Cheer project not only brought smiles and holiday magic to my students but also reminded them that there are people who care deeply about their well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1764089603213,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-cheer/9909596/","projectTitle":"Christmas Cheer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8070015_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631901922500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070015"},{"teacherId":8061914,"projectId":9425348,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing me with SEL and mental health materials for my students. In the pictures, you can see them engaging in some of the teambuilding exercises from one of the books included in this project. Mental health is a significant issue in today's world, and it is more important than ever that schools intentionally address the social and emotional needs of students alongside their academic growth. We dedicate 20 minutes of each class period to some form of Social-Emotional Learning or mental health activity, whether that involves reflection, collaboration, problem-solving, or guided discussion. For many students, this may be the only time during their day that they have a trusted adult intentionally supporting their emotional well-being, helping them process their feelings, or teaching them healthy coping strategies.\r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed me to be more purposeful and consistent in my approach to SEL instruction. They have helped create a safe, supportive classroom environment where students feel valued, heard, and connected to one another. I have seen students grow in their ability to communicate, work as a team, manage emotions, and show empathy toward their peers. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my students' lives, and I am truly grateful for your support in helping me meet both their emotional and educational needs.","fullyFundedDate":1760591678459,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-matters/9425348/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Centers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8061914_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631481346485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8061914"},{"teacherId":8061914,"projectId":9425384,"letterContent":"My students love playing all different kinds of ball in class- football, basketball, baseball, dodgeball and more. For a lot of these kids, gym class is the only opportunity they have to participate in things like this. Our school has a basketball team, but it isn't always feasible for students to stay for after school activities. I have had many kids ask me to teach them how to throw a football. Volleyball is another activity that many of my kids are becoming interested in. I am so grateful to have a variety of materials to provide them with.","fullyFundedDate":1753101780630,"projectUrl":"project/having-a-ball-in-gym-class/9425384/","projectTitle":"Having a Ball in Gym Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Centers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8061914_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631481346485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8061914"},{"teacherId":8061914,"projectId":9425422,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with these new materials for gym class. I see around 180 kids a day, so as you can imagine we move through suppplies quickly. My students love team building exercises and games where they can be on teams with their friends. When they saw the new packages, they were super excited and could not wait to get in them! We don't always have the funds to provide the kids with new materials for gym class, so I am extremely thankful for those at DonorsChoose who helped me do so.","fullyFundedDate":1757720537263,"projectUrl":"project/team-work-makes-the-dream-work/9425422/","projectTitle":"Team Work Makes the Dream Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Centers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8061914_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631481346485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8061914"},{"teacherId":10183536,"projectId":9767744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and continued support of our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our young learners. Because of your support, we were able to purchase headphones for our classroom, a resource that has quickly become an essential part of our instructional day.\r\nIn a kindergarten setting, students are learning how to focus, listen, and work independently for the very first time. Headphones play a crucial role in supporting these developing skills. They allow students to fully engage in digital learning activities without distractions, helping them concentrate on the task at hand. Whether students are listening to a story, practicing letter sounds, or working through math activities, headphones provide a quiet, personalized learning experience that meets each child at their own level.\r\n\r\nHeadphones are used daily during literacy instruction. Students listen to read-aloud stories, phonics lessons, and guided reading activities that reinforce letter recognition, sound blending, and early reading skills. Being able to hear instructions and stories clearly helps students build comprehension and confidence. For many children, especially emerging readers or English language learners, listening to lessons multiple times through headphones allows them to learn at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive.\r\nIn math, headphones help students focus on interactive lessons that reinforce counting, number recognition, and problem-solving skills. Educational programs often include verbal instructions and encouragement, which students can clearly hear through their headphones. This clarity helps reduce frustration and keeps students engaged and motivated as they practice new concepts.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly impacted our students' ability to learn, grow, and thrive. The headphones you helped provide are not just tools—they are gateways to confidence, independence, and academic success. We are incredibly thankful for your support and for your belief in the importance of early childhood education. Your donations truly make a lasting difference in our classroom and in the lives of our kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and commitment to helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1761669339993,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/9767744/","projectTitle":"Can You HEAR Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183536"},{"teacherId":6312410,"projectId":9867516,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my colleagues and I are able to provide food bags for students who face food insecurity in our community. Each week, we distribute food bags twice a week to help ensure students have access to food throughout the entire week. We also prepare extra bags when severe weather is expected so students have meals available at home if school is closed. These bags help ensure that students can focus on being kids and learners, rather than worrying about whether they will have enough to eat.\r\n\r\nOne recent moment that truly showed the impact of this project happened as we were preparing food bags for an approaching winter storm—students and staff worked together to pack extra bags filled with easy-to-prepare meals, knowing that some families might be snowed in for several days.\r\n\r\nWhen students first see the food bags, their reactions are often a mix of excitement and relief. They recognize familiar, easy-to-prepare items and know they will have something they can make on their own if needed. It is incredibly powerful to see how something as simple as a bag of food can bring comfort and peace of mind to our students.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing to prepare and distribute food bags twice each week and building additional emergency supplies for times of bad weather or unexpected school closures. We are especially focused on adding more filling, meal-type items such as Chicken Noodle Soup, Vienna sausages, cereal bars, beef sticks, and similar foods so students have access to items that can serve as full meals, not just snacks.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and our community. Your generosity is helping meet our students' most basic needs and making a real difference in their lives. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to taking care of our precious students.","fullyFundedDate":1766067648876,"projectUrl":"project/helping-with-hunger-in-hard-times/9867516/","projectTitle":"Helping with Hunger in Hard Times","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sammie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6312410_orig.jpg?crop=1002,1002,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626906891600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-centers"},{"teacherId":6312410,"projectId":9885761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping provide magnetic blocks for my classroom. My students were beyond excited when the blocks arrived, and they have quickly become one of the most loved and requested learning tools in our room.\r\n\r\nMy classroom serves approximately 20 students with special needs. I work with them in small groups to support a wide range of academic, social-emotional, and motor skill goals. The magnetic blocks have made a meaningful impact across all of these areas. As students build and create together, they are practicing important STEM skills such as problem solving, spatial reasoning, and basic engineering concepts. At the same time, they are strengthening fine motor skills through connecting, stacking, and manipulating the pieces.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, the blocks have become a powerful tool for social interaction. Many of my students have goals related to communication, cooperation, and peer relationships. The blocks give them a fun, motivating reason to work together, take turns, share ideas, and collaborate on \"builds.\" Because the blocks remind them of Minecraft, students are especially engaged and eager to participate, which helps increase confidence and positive peer interactions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enriched our classroom and created new opportunities for learning, teamwork, and joy. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them grow both academically and socially. We are so grateful for your support and for the difference you are making every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764787455127,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-through-stem/9885761/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sammie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6312410_orig.jpg?crop=1002,1002,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626906891600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-centers"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_58824","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":316,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":98,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":38.7,"schoolId":58824,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Campton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Campton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kentucky/wolfe-county-school-district/campton-elementary-school/58824"}