{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mattaponi Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4344776,"projectId":7034220,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom through DonorsChoose!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is more organized, practical, and welcoming for our scholars every single day. The visualizer document camera has made a world of difference—it brought visual clarity and structure to our lessons right when we needed it most, keeping our students fully focused and connected.\r\n\r\nYour support also provided storage and organizational supplies that transformed our daily routines:\r\n\r\nMesh Zipper Pouches: Give each scholar a dedicated, secure space inside their shared desks to organize their personal belongings.\r\n\r\nAdhesive Hooks: Keep individual headphone bags neatly stored right on the sides of desks for quick access.\r\n\r\nVisual Center Board: Helps our little learners navigate their daily learning stations independently and with complete confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in our learning space. You have helped build a bright, structured environment where our scholars can truly thrive!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1669748757681,"projectUrl":"project/visualize-my-classroom/7034220/","projectTitle":"Visualize My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4344776_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503107281431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-williamshenry"},{"teacherId":4344776,"projectId":9994472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom! 🌟\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our scholars have been having the absolute best time with our new supplies! With the laminator and laminating sheets, we are now able to create durable, reusable learning resources that our scholars can use over and over again—making our classroom activities so much more hands-on and eco-friendly! ♻️✨\r\n\r\nThe fabric markers were a massive hit! Our scholars put their creativity to work and designed their very own custom First Grade T-shirts—they were so proud to wear their artwork! Plus, having a fresh stock of pencils and markers ensures that every student is ready to write, draw, and learn every single day. ✏️🎨👕\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and bringing so much excitement into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1775742388125,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning-fresh-supplies-and-r/9994472/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning, Fresh Supplies, and Reusable Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4344776_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503107281431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-williamshenry"},{"teacherId":4344776,"projectId":9077347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support and generous donations to our classroom through DonorsChoose!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I was able to purchase engaging, hands-on learning resources to enrich our curriculum and bring our lessons to life. Additionally, I was able to purchase a comprehensive set of decodable readers from Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). These readers are already making a huge impact, giving my scholars the exact tools they need to practice phonics, build confidence, and become fluent, independent readers at home.\r\n\r\nYour support does so much more than just provide supplies—it shows my scholars that a community of people believes in their potential and success. Seeing their excitement as they take their new readers home to share with their families is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students' education and helping foster a lifelong love for reading!","fullyFundedDate":1745846988263,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-helping-other-teachers/9077347/","projectTitle":"Teachers Helping Other Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4344776_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503107281431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-williamshenry"},{"teacherId":4344776,"projectId":10688984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing pure magic and joy into our classroom! 🌟\r\n\r\nBecause of your incredible support, our scholars got to dive into some amazing hands-on learning with our \"Memorable Moments: Make and Take\" project! Our bright young mathematicians and STEM scholars had the best time creating their very own 20-number rekenreks and crafting 120-number lines right on their shoe strings! They were so proud to use their clip tools to count, move, and discover how to find the difference all on their own. 👟🔢✨\r\n\r\nIt's truly the little things that create the biggest, most memorable moments for our kids. Seeing their eyes light up with pride as they built their own math tools and realized they were the scientists and mathematicians in charge was absolute magic! 🧠💡\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for making these unforgettable classroom moments possible. You are helping our scholars fall in love with learning every single day!\r\n\r\nWith giant smiles and endless gratitude, 😊","fullyFundedDate":1790677095438,"projectUrl":"project/memorable-moments-make-and-take-first-g/10688984/","projectTitle":"Memorable Moments: Make and Take First Grade Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4344776_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503107281431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-williamshenry"},{"teacherId":4344776,"projectId":10054730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity on DonorsChoose! Your support has provided essential resources that are directly fueling my journey toward National Board Certification.\r\n\r\nPursuing National Board Certification is one of the most rigorous professional achievements a teacher can undertake. It requires hundreds of hours of deep pedagogical reflection, thorough analysis of student learning, and precise instructional planning. Having the right materials and tools in my classroom makes an incredible difference in this process.\r\n\r\nYour contribution does far more than supply resources; it serves as a powerful vote of confidence in my growth as an educator. Because of your kindness, I am better equipped to refine my teaching practice and create a richer, more impactful learning environment for my students every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom, supporting public education, and making this transformative step in my career possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773841741033,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-learning-tools-for-a-nation/10054730/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Learning: Tools for a National Board–Inspired Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4344776_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503107281431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-williamshenry"},{"teacherId":10099896,"projectId":10008308,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation to our paper drive. I am so thankful to have received colored paper for our Reading Logs and creative projects. I also am thankful for the white copy paper to support my Kinders reading, writing, math, science, and social studies curriculum. Without copy paper we could not provide our scholars with independent work to show off what they have learned. I am also thankful that I was able to purchase additional glue sticks for our daily warm-ups, craft projects, and the cut and paste activities we do related to our skill work. Kindergarten is a time to develop many skills both academically and socially and I appreciate the donations of these supplies to keep our classroom running smoothly and with the ability to learn, laugh, and grow!!!","fullyFundedDate":1768426662585,"projectUrl":"project/paper-trail-to-success-supporting-kinde/10008308/","projectTitle":"Paper Trail to Success: Supporting Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brandenburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10099896_orig.png?crop=96,96,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784952521944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099896"},{"teacherId":10099896,"projectId":9514274,"letterContent":"Just wanted to reach out and tell you again from the bottom of my heart how thankful I am for your donations to allow me to purchase these resources for my Kindergarten classroom. As a Kindergarten teacher of 25 students, several with special needs, organizations is a must. Your donations allowed me to purchase seat backs for my little chairs so scholars have a place to keep some of our materials. Your donations also allowed for me to purchase worry stones for all my students to use to keep their little hands busy so they can focus on instruction. Young children often benefit in having some of these sensory tools to occupy their busy little bodies so their minds can tune into learning. This year everyone was excited to be able to have their worry stone without having to share or wait to have a turn. It was GREAT!","fullyFundedDate":1760093317500,"projectUrl":"project/learn-laugh-and-grow/9514274/","projectTitle":"Learn, Laugh, and Grow!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brandenburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10099896_orig.png?crop=96,96,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784952521944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099896"},{"teacherId":6752904,"projectId":8650222,"letterContent":"Thank to your generous support, our DonorsChoose project to create captivating bulletin boards was successfully competed. Using the printer, hot glue guns, paper trimmer, and cardstock, we designed colorful, eye-catching displays that support instructions, highlight student work, and create an inviting classroom environment. These bulletin boards help reinforce learning goals. Building classroom community, and keep student engaged every day. Your donation transformed our space into a more organized, inspiring place to learn, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1723600215990,"projectUrl":"project/creating-captivating-and-engaging-bullet/8650222/","projectTitle":"Creating Captivating and Engaging Bulletin Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752904_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690566418638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752904"},{"teacherId":6752904,"projectId":9935093,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our DonorsChoose project for essential classroom supplies was fully funded and put immediate to use. The laminating paper, cardstock, and colored paper have helped us create durable learning materials, student resources, and engaging activities that can be reused throughout the year. The tissues have supported students health and comfort, helping us maintain a clean and welcoming learning environment. These supplies may seems simple, but they make a powerful daily impact in our classroom. Thank you for helping ensure our student have what they need to learn create, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1765305098622,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-our-students/9935093/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752904_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690566418638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752904"},{"teacherId":6752904,"projectId":8647727,"letterContent":"Unable show completed cups with students names. Thank you for your generous support, our DonorsChoose project was successfully completed! 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Since our school does not allow birthday cupcakes to be brought in by parents due to allergy concerns, this is a way to celebrate safely and with a fun flare! It's also taught the class as a whole to be happy for others on their birthdays and to be patient for their own as well! Thanks so much for donating to this happy cause, know that you've helped to enrich our students on their special day and we appreciate your contributions more than you can know!!! :)","fullyFundedDate":1758849517790,"projectUrl":"project/birthday-happiness-pt-2/9589937/","projectTitle":"Birthday Happiness Pt 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gullion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6276088"},{"teacherId":4344776,"projectId":7048497,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful and excited we are for your amazing generosity and support on DonorsChoose! 🌟\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is bursting with energy! We've been able to bring in super engaging, hands-on learning resources that bring our curriculum to life every single day. On top of that, we grabbed an awesome set of decodable readers from Teachers Pay Teachers! Our scholars are absolutely loving them—they're practicing phonics, building massive confidence, and well on their way to becoming unstoppable, fluent readers at home! 📚✨\r\n\r\nYour support is so much more than just awesome supplies—it shows our scholars that they have a whole cheerleading squad believing in them! Watching their faces light up with pride as they pack their new readers into their backpacks to share with their families is hands-down the best feeling ever. 🎒💖\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for investing in my amazing students and sparking a true passion for reading that will last a lifetime!\r\n\r\nWith endless gratitude and big smiles, 😊","fullyFundedDate":1669744822755,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-firsties/7048497/","projectTitle":"Resources for Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4344776_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503107281431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-williamshenry"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65018","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":83,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.2,"schoolId":65018,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mattaponi Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mattaponi Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/mattaponi-elementary-school/65018"}