{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"White Cloud Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7719335,"projectId":10088656,"letterContent":"Your donation of so many popular book titles and authors was able to help out many classroom libraries! A Science Encyclopedia was a great help for our 5th grade Science teacher who sees 3 different classrooms of Science readers! Many of the series books were distributed to 3rd and 4th grade classrooms. The Dr. Seuss nonfiction books went to our Kindergarten classroom where they have a nice selection of Dr. Seuss books now! WOW! That is a lot of readers you helped out this year! \r\nIn addition, those books will be used by so many up and coming readers! What I've noticed is these books never get \"old\" in terms of reading, however they do get old and tattered. We were able to replace some of the beloved Dog Man books that were worn and falling apart because they have been loved by so many readers!\r\nThis year we've seen a nice increase in several areas. Students reading scores increased, many learned to love new series they had never read before, and many are still loving to read. Thank you again for donating to our lifelong readers and future readers to come!","fullyFundedDate":1773883774301,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-just-fun/10088656/","projectTitle":"\"Reading Is Just Fun!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7719335_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x320,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493454314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7719335"},{"teacherId":10379361,"projectId":9952085,"letterContent":"Upon receiving your generous donations, our books for advanced reading group were ordered. It took a little while to get one of the book orders. I can tell you that the students have been so extremely excited about these books that they were asking me DAILY if the books had arrived! The day the books arrived, I couldn't number them and get them in hands fast enough. It was Christmas all over again. \r\n Our reading group has nearly devoured My Own Lighting already, and we will move on to Echo Mountain immediately after. The descriptive language used by Lauren Wolk has truly captured the full attention of my students. I have two avid readers in my group who went on to purchase more of these chapter books (more challenging reads even) from this author because of what I have now been able to offer my students in this reading group, thanks to you.\r\n Over the last year, I have been moving into my grandma's home since she passed. I have found dynamite boxes (yes, dynamite- they used it in farming!) full of school books and very well loved classics, once belonging to my great grand parents... WHEN THEY WERE CHILDREN. My family has placed such a value in education, and reading specifically, that they had preserved their own miniature book museum of sorts. To find a very dated copy of books like Robinson Crusoe. Books on Botony and even just the differences in their \"early readers\" compared to what we have today! These things are treasure to me. Treasure I hope to continue to share with my students in some capacity.\r\n I moved a small bookcase that had once belonged to my great grandparents from my basement to my classroom. It shows signs of obvious age. It lived in the basement, holding the books of my father's childhood. It held my grandmother's shorthand study books, along with numerous notepads full of her shorthand writing that may take me decades to decipher! It still has stubborn remnants of sawdust from my grandfather's famous cabinetry done in that basement, that I watched him work on... while reading one of my grandma's old books from that very bookcase. \r\n That bookcase now holds, with great pride, all of the book sets that I was able to purchase with your gifts to us. It holds a school year full of truly great imaginative writing. Experiences that I hope spark a lifetime love and appreciation for reading, education, growth, and understanding. Thank you for everything that you have given us.","fullyFundedDate":1768332856149,"projectUrl":"project/advanced-reading-group-needs-new-books/9952085/","projectTitle":"Advanced Reading Group Needs New Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thatcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10379361_orig.jpg?crop=1778,1778,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766786271729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10379361"},{"teacherId":3877803,"projectId":9560133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"A Clean, Hydrated, and Motivated First Grade.\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our 26 young learners will now have the essential resources they need to thrive this year. Your donation toward purchasing these items has helped create a truly optimal learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe water bottles help keep their bodies and minds hydrated and ready to learn. The sand timers are a crucial tool for helping them build essential reading stamina. The carpet sweeper allows us to maintain a clean, safe, and focused space for reading and play. The prizes fuel the enthusiasm and motivation that drives positive classroom behavior and academic success!\r\n\r\nYour support makes it clear to our first graders that their extended community believes in them. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in making this a truly engaging and healthy school year.","fullyFundedDate":1761960769706,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-hydrated-and-motivated-first-g/9560133/","projectTitle":"A Clean, Hydrated, and Motivated First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3877803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488476172783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karneskindergarten"},{"teacherId":3877803,"projectId":9443587,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first-grade students, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. We are so excited to have a brand-new collection of card games, including Uno, Slapjack, Crazy Eights, Go Fish, Old Maid, and Garbage Monsters!\r\n\r\nThese games are more than just a fun activity. They are a fantastic tool for learning. My students are already using them to practice essential skills like number recognition, sequencing, and strategic thinking. They are also having a great time. Playing these games together also helps them practice turn-taking, patience, and good sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room when we open up these new games is wonderful to see. Your thoughtful contribution has provided us with a new way to learn and build our classroom community. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping us make our classroom a more engaging and fun place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1754005600861,"projectUrl":"project/shuffling-up-learning-in-first-grade/9443587/","projectTitle":"Shuffling Up Learning in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3877803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488476172783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karneskindergarten"},{"teacherId":3877803,"projectId":9367623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donation to our classroom. Because of your generosity, we now have a beautiful new Natural Accents Leaves Classroom Carpet!\r\n\r\nThis new rug is more than just a place for us to sit. It has completely transformed our classroom. The calming, natural colors and leaf design create a peaceful and welcoming environment for my first graders. It's a soft, comfortable space where we can gather for morning meeting, story time, and our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nBefore, we had a very worn-out rug, and having this new one has made such a difference. It's the perfect spot for our classroom community to come together, share ideas, and learn. Your donation has truly made our classroom a more inviting and joyful place to be.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for helping to make our learning space so special.","fullyFundedDate":1751226848396,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-carpet-time-in-first-grade/9367623/","projectTitle":"Comfy Carpet Time in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3877803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488476172783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karneskindergarten"},{"teacherId":3877803,"projectId":9207966,"letterContent":"Your thoughtful donation to \"Beautiful Butterflies in First Grade\" brought an unforgettable, hands on science experience into our classroom. Our first graders were absolutely enthralled watching the butterfly larvae grow and transform through each stage of metamorphosis. This project not only provided a concrete understanding of life cycles but also developed their observation skills, patience, and excitement for scientific discovery. The squeals of delight as the butterflies emerged were truly priceless, and the learning impact will resonate long after the butterflies have flown.","fullyFundedDate":1742856035611,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-butterflies-in-first-grade/9207966/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Butterflies in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3877803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488476172783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karneskindergarten"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73665","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":423,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":73665,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about White Cloud Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"White Cloud Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/white-cloud-public-school-district/white-cloud-upper-elementary-school/73665"}