{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tunica Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":77.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2421714,"projectId":9757502,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our Wiping Away Germs, Building Strong Minds project. Your support has made a powerful difference in creating a healthier and safer learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, classrooms are now stocked with essential hygiene supplies that help reduce the spread of germs and illness. With cleaner hands, surfaces, and shared spaces, students are able to stay healthier, miss fewer school days, and focus more fully on learning.\r\n\r\nTeachers and staff have already seen the positive impact. Students are developing stronger hygiene habits, classrooms are easier to maintain, and there is a greater sense of comfort and safety throughout the school. By helping prevent illness, your donation directly supports academic success and student well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1766500892482,"projectUrl":"project/wiping-away-germs-building-strong-minds/9757502/","projectTitle":"Wiping Away Germs, Building Strong Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2421714_orig.png?crop=591,591,x0,y234&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629243725788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2421714"},{"teacherId":2421714,"projectId":9757550,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Healthy Snacks for Hungry Learners Project. Your donation has made a meaningful and immediate impact on the lives of students in our community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students who come to school hungry now have access to nutritious snacks that help fuel their bodies and minds throughout the day. These healthy snacks have helped improve students' focus, energy, and readiness to learn, especially during long school days when hunger can be a barrier to academic success.\r\n\r\nTeachers and staff have already noticed positive changes. Students are more attentive, engaged, and better able to participate in classroom activities. Most importantly, your support has helped create a learning environment where children feel cared for, supported, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and helping us nourish both minds and futures.","fullyFundedDate":1766500893866,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-hungry-learners/9757550/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2421714_orig.png?crop=591,591,x0,y234&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629243725788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2421714"},{"teacherId":1491055,"projectId":9661514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Tech Tools for Tomorrow's Leaders project! Your generosity has provided our classroom with essential technology tools that are helping students engage with learning in new and exciting ways. Many of our students had never had the chance to use some of this technology before, and it has opened up a whole new world of interactive learning. They are able to research, create, and present their ideas more efficiently, which has made lessons more meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nThe new products have been especially exciting for our students because they feel like true \"tech leaders\" in the classroom. From using interactive devices to practicing writing and presentation skills digitally, students are motivated and enthusiastic to learn. Some of our learners who were previously reluctant to participate have especially warmed to these tools they now eagerly engage in collaborative projects and share their work with peers. It's amazing to see their confidence grow as they explore and master these new resources.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only enhanced our classroom instruction but has also shown our students that their learning matters and that the community believes in their potential. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and the opportunity you have given our students to thrive in a technology-rich learning environment. Thank you for helping us prepare tomorrow's leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1766609934259,"projectUrl":"project/tech-tools-for-tomorrows-leaders/9661514/","projectTitle":"Tech Tools for Tomorrows Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CARTER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1491055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532051807531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcarter1908"},{"teacherId":1491055,"projectId":9657349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our Snacking with Quill project. Because of you, our students had access to afternoon snacks that helped keep their bodies energized and their minds focused during extended learning days.\r\n\r\nThese snacks made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students were better able to concentrate, participate, and stay engaged in reading and writing activities when their brains were fueled. On longer days, having a healthy snack reduced fatigue and helped create a more positive and productive learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour support showed our students that people care about their well-being and success, both academically and personally. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for helping us meet an important need that supports student learning in a very real way.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766500961082,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-with-quill/9657349/","projectTitle":"Snacking With Quill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CARTER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1491055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532051807531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcarter1908"},{"teacherId":1491055,"projectId":9653665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Keeping It Clean with Quill\" project! Because of your generosity, my students now have the cleaning supplies we need to help keep our classroom environment clean, safe, and germ-free.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already made a meaningful difference in our daily routines. Students are learning responsibility by helping care for their learning space, and our classroom feels healthier, more organized, and more welcoming. A clean environment truly helps students focus better and feel more comfortable learning each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support mean more than words can express. You didn't just provide supplies you helped create a healthier space where students can grow, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1766500895317,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-clean-with-quill/9653665/","projectTitle":"Keeping It Clean with Quill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CARTER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1491055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532051807531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcarter1908"},{"teacherId":1491055,"projectId":9734043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Caring Beyond the Classroom: Essential Care Packages for Students. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to essential items that help them feel cared for, confident, and ready to learn. The care packages are being used to support students during extended school days, testing periods, and moments when basic needs could otherwise become a distraction from learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first received the care packages, their reactions were truly heartwarming. Many were excited and surprised, while others were simply grateful to know that someone cared enough to think about their needs beyond academics. These small but meaningful resources have made a big difference in creating a safe, supportive classroom environment where students feel valued and respected.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons and classroom projects, these care packages allow students to stay focused and engaged without worrying about unmet needs. Your support helps remove barriers to learning and allows us to concentrate on academic growth, literacy development, and building positive habits that will benefit students far beyond the classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and for caring about their well-being as much as their education.","fullyFundedDate":1766060515695,"projectUrl":"project/caring-beyond-the-classroom-essential-c/9734043/","projectTitle":"Caring Beyond the Classroom: Essential Care Packages for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CARTER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1491055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532051807531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcarter1908"},{"teacherId":1491055,"projectId":9292687,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a literacy-rich space where students can grow and thrive. The vocabulary games, sight word activities, and leveled books are already making a difference—students are excited to practice new words, challenge themselves with games, and dive into books that match their reading levels. The storage bins help keep everything organized and within reach, making it easier for them to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nMy students, many of whom face challenges outside of school, now have access to resources that give them confidence and joy in reading. Every smile, every \"I did it!\" moment, and every page turned is possible because of you. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to rise, read, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755292412087,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-resources/9292687/","projectTitle":"Classroom Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CARTER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1491055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532051807531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcarter1908"},{"teacherId":9741477,"projectId":9059692,"letterContent":"This lesson was a powerful reminder of just how easily germs can spread, even when we can't see them. Using my Glo Germ kit, I applied lotion to my hands and sprinkled powder on pencils and activity sheets before they arrived. As students worked, I gave them high-fives and passed out pencils, allowing the \"germs\" to spread naturally. When finished, I asked the students if my hands looked clean, they all shouted \"Yes!\", because to the eye, they did. But when I turned off the lights and shined the blacklight, their faces lit up with shock. My hands, their papers, pencils, and even their own hands were glowing with hidden \"germs.\"\r\n\r\nThe realization hit hard, germs travel quickly when we share supplies, touch surfaces, or play with friends. You never know who just sneezed, wiped their nose, or touched something contaminated, passing those germs right along to the next person.\r\nThe best part, every single student was eager to wash their hands immediately after. When they returned, they couldn't wait to check their hands under the blacklight to make sure they scrubbed away every last \"speck of germs.\"\r\n\r\nThe \"Germ Busters\" lesson was a success, not just an activity, but an unforgettable experience that left my students excited and motivated to practice better hand hygiene every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746698796278,"projectUrl":"project/germ-busters/9059692/","projectTitle":"Germ Busters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spearman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9741477_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756478937176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9741477"},{"teacherId":1491055,"projectId":9286926,"letterContent":"When our karaoke speaker with microphones, ring light, and backdrop arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric. Students could hardly wait to step up, grab a mic, and perform. The new technology has transformed our Performing Arts Center into a professional-feeling stage where students can practice speaking, singing, and presenting with confidence. The karaoke system allows them to clearly project their voices, while the ring light and backdrop create a polished environment that makes them feel like true performers.\r\n\r\nThis technology is doing so much more than just providing entertainment, it's helping students develop essential skills such as public speaking, teamwork, and stage presence. For example, one of my quieter students, who rarely volunteered to speak in class, has started using the microphone to recite poems and even try short skits. The moment she finished her first performance and heard her classmates' cheers, her face lit up with pride.\r\n\r\nThe excitement hasn't worn off students line up eagerly to use the equipment during our performing arts block, and even those who were hesitant at first have warmed up to participating. We've begun incorporating the karaoke setup into poetry readings, reader's theater, and even history presentations. This project has truly opened the door for my students to express themselves creatively and confidently. 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