{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edna M Scott Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10457039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support of our classroom. With access to educational computer programs that our county provides, it was imperative that we have headphones in order to properly utilize the programing as well as maintain calm learning environment. It was so generous of you both and I truly cannot thank you enough for all that you do to support us. They will be so excited to get the headphones. They are so durable and the perfect size for my students! I can't wait to use them for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1790779938253,"projectUrl":"project/shhhhhhh-were-learning-part-2/10457039/","projectTitle":"SHHHHHHH! We're Learning (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"},{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10514066,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding a Generation Genius subscription for my 5th grade science classroom. Your gift has given my students a new way to see, understand, and get excited about science.\r\n\r\nGeneration Genius brings science concepts to life with engaging videos that my students look forward to every week. When we studied matter, they watched real experiments that showed how solids, liquids, and gases behave, and the lesson clicked in a way a textbook alone could not. During our Forces and Motion unit, the videos helped them see gravity, friction, and balanced and unbalanced forces in action before we tested those ideas in our own labs.\r\n\r\nThe program has also strengthened how my students learn. The vocabulary, discussion questions, and quizzes help me check understanding right away, so I can reteach when needed and challenge students who are ready for more. Students who once struggled with science reading now have visuals that support them, and they are more confident sharing their ideas with the class.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping my students build the knowledge and confidence they need for state testing and for the future. Most of all, it is helping them see themselves as scientists.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1790558847021,"projectUrl":"project/creating-geniuses/10514066/","projectTitle":"Creating Geniuses!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"},{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10584814,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding STEM kits for my 5th grade science classroom. Your generosity has changed what science looks like for my students every day.\r\n\r\nBefore these kits arrived, many of our lessons came from pictures and videos. Now my students build, test, and discover with their own hands. During our Forces and Motion unit, they used the kits to race cars down ramps, change the push and the surface, and watch how friction and force changed the motion. When we studied mixtures and solutions, they designed their own systems to separate materials, then tested and improved their designs just like real engineers.\r\n\r\nThe biggest change has been in my students themselves. Students who rarely spoke up are now the first to explain why a design worked or failed. They work in teams, argue with evidence, and ask, \"Can we try it again?\" That kind of excitement is exactly what builds future scientists, engineers, and problem solvers in our community.\r\n\r\n[Add one short story here, such as a student's quote or a moment when an idea clicked during a STEM activity.]\r\n\r\nThese kits will be used for years to come, by this class and by many classes after them. Every student who walks through my door will benefit from your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1790558847042,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-kits-for-curious-fifth-gra/10584814/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM Kits for Curious Fifth Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"},{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10703144,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding new science books for our classroom library! My 5th graders are already excited to explore topics like space, weather, animals, and the human body in books written just for them.\r\n\r\nThese books do more than teach science. They help my students grow as readers, ask better questions, and see themselves as scientists. When a student finds a book about something they love, they read longer and remember more. You have given them that chance.\r\n\r\nOur classroom library is richer because of you, and my students will enjoy these books for years to come. Thank you for investing in their curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1790779940658,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-sparking-discoveries/10703144/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Sparking Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"},{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10514279,"letterContent":"The supplies arrived and we are excited to put them to use. \r\nThe privacy folders, pencil dispenser, and storage pouches will give my 5th graders the structure they need to stay organized and take ownership of their learning. Having a place to store their work builds responsibility and good habits inside the classroom.\r\n\r\nOrganization is a skill they will carry with them long after 5th grade. You helped us build that foundation before the school year even begins.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in students at Edna M. Scott Elementary School. Your generosity will show up in their work every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1790558848103,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-tools-to-think-like-scien/10514279/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Tools to Think Like Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"},{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10193338,"letterContent":"Every morning, my students walk into the classroom ready to learn. They are curious, eager, and full of potential. But too often, the simplest things stand in the way of that potential being realized. A student without a pencil cannot take notes. A child without paper cannot complete an assignment. These are not small problems. They are daily barriers to learning.\r\n\r\nThat is why your support matters so much.\r\n\r\nWhen you donate supplies like paper and pencils to my classroom, you are doing more than filling a supply closet. You are telling my students that someone out there believes in them. You are making sure that when a child raises their hand and says \"I don't have anything to write with,\" the answer is simply, \"Here you go.\"","fullyFundedDate":1785690978781,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-supplies-equipping-5th-grade/10193338/","projectTitle":"The Write Supplies: Equipping 5th Grade Scientists in the Delta","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"},{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10148141,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your donations to our project for Classroom Supplies. I am so excited to see that this project has funded. The support of the DonorsChoose community is overwhelming and I feel so blessed to know so many people that value public education as much as you do. Thank you again for allowing me to provide these materials for my students. My kids are always amazed that people who don't even know them care and want to help them. Your support gives them confidence to work hard in school and the materials they need to be successful. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1779514383777,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-teacher-a-successful-class/10148141/","projectTitle":"An Organized Teacher, A Successful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"},{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10283850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support of our classroom. With access to educational computer programs that our county provides, it was imperative that we have headphones in order to properly utilize the programing as well as maintain calm learning environment. It was so generous of you both and I truly cannot thank you enough for all that you do to support us. They will be so excited to get the headphones. They are so durable and the perfect size for my students! I can't wait to use them for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1779227938760,"projectUrl":"project/shhh-were-learning/10283850/","projectTitle":"Shhh! 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Your generosity will show up in their work every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1779227890691,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/10283904/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"},{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10263477,"letterContent":"Every morning, my students walk into the classroom ready to learn. They are curious, eager, and full of potential. But too often, the simplest things stand in the way of that potential being realized. A student without a pencil cannot take notes. A child without paper cannot complete an assignment. These are not small problems. They are daily barriers to learning.\r\n\r\nThat is why your support matters so much.\r\n\r\nWhen you donate supplies like paper, pencils, and pens to my classroom, you are doing more than filling a supply closet. You are telling my students that someone out there believes in them. You are making sure that when a child raises their hand and says \"I don't have anything to write with,\" the answer is simply, \"Here you go.\"","fullyFundedDate":1778692690135,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-strong-with-suppli/10263477/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year off Strong with Supplies (2026-2027)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"},{"teacherId":3482663,"projectId":10226862,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project for healthy snacks and PBIS awards. Your investment has made a difference in the daily lives of my students and the overall energy of our classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to school eager to learn but are often hindered by hunger. Having a consistent supply of healthy snacks has been a game changer. Instead of struggling to focus during the afternoon slump, my students now have the fuel they need to stay engaged with their lessons. We've noticed a significant increase in concentration and a decrease in irritability, proving that a simple, nutritious snack is often the best \"school supply\" a child can have.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is a place where students feel both physically cared for and emotionally encouraged. You have helped create an environment where engagement is higher because students aren't distracted by empty stomachs. Behavior is more positive as students strive to meet our community goals. Confidence is growing as every child realizes their positive contributions are seen and valued.\r\n\r\nWe truly could not have reached these milestones without your help. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping them reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1778017275525,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-with-healthy-snacks/10226862/","projectTitle":"PBIS with Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3482663_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534884514299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsaymasseyinverness"},{"teacherId":1903327,"projectId":10197449,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I'm writing with a full heart to thank you for your generous support of our headphones project, a gift that is already making a real difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, young learners now have access to tools that help them focus, engage, and thrive. Whether it's a student tuning out classroom noise to finally concentrate on a lesson, or a child experiencing an audiobook or educational program for the very first time, your contribution has opened doors that might otherwise have stayed closed.\r\n\r\nIt's easy to underestimate something as simple as a pair of headphones. But for many of our students, they represent so much more: a quiet space to learn, a sense of ownership over their education, and the message that someone believes in their potential. That someone is you.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our mission and your willingness to invest in the next generation. Your generosity doesn't go unnoticed. It echoes in every classroom, every lesson, and every small breakthrough our students experience.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being a part of this journey with us.","fullyFundedDate":1778000868954,"projectUrl":"project/sound-learning-headphones-for-every-stu/10197449/","projectTitle":"Sound Learning: Headphones for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karita Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903327_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354702137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karita-bush"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18475","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":229,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":65,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":26,"gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":50.9,"schoolId":18475,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Edna M Scott Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Edna M Scott Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/leland-school-district/leland-elementary-school/18475"}