{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sherman Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":65.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2943526,"projectId":9271890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. It is because of donors like you our school community thrives. Our students and staff were in awe when they saw the decorations and our students in their cowboy and cowgirl attire. The theme was \"putting our boots on the ground with our abc's\". It was a show like none other. Our scholars performed with great enthusiam because they were proud of their knowledge as while as their attire. \r\nOur staff came together and turned the gym into a stable fit for nothing but the best. Thanks again and you are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746697849413,"projectUrl":"project/yee-haw-its-a-celebration/9271890/","projectTitle":"Yee-Haw! It's a Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2943526_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517893074099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2943526"},{"teacherId":2943526,"projectId":9259985,"letterContent":"Where do I begin! Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my project, Kinders at the Beach. It is because of your donations, my vision became their reality.\r\nOur signing day was a huge success. The students as well as their parents and visitors shrieked with pure excitement. How cute were they with their gigantic pencils signing their name as prospective incoming students. The beach backdrops gave it Panama vibes.\r\nOur scholars face lit up when they saw all of the inflatables. They each left with a beach pail, lei and sunglasses.","fullyFundedDate":1744936095936,"projectUrl":"project/kinders-at-the-beach/9259985/","projectTitle":"Kinders at The Beach","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2943526_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517893074099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2943526"},{"teacherId":5108396,"projectId":9055579,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Sherman Avenue Kinderpod, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of privacy boards, printer paper, whiteboard markers, and erasers. Your thoughtful contribution has made a meaningful impact on our learning environment and daily operations.\r\n\r\nThe privacy boards are already helping our students stay focused during assessments, while the additional supplies are keeping our classrooms well-equipped and running smoothly. Your support plays an essential role in helping us provide a productive and engaging space for both students and staff.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to our mission. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1737577624995,"projectUrl":"project/to-the-finish-line/9055579/","projectTitle":"To The Finish Line","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5108396_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674658321759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5108396"},{"teacherId":5108396,"projectId":8541247,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten class at Sherman Avenue, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of books. Your thoughtful gift has brought so much joy to our young learners and has already made a wonderful impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe children were excited to explore the new stories, and it's been heartwarming to see their faces light up as we read together. Your donation not only supports literacy development but also fosters imagination, curiosity, and a lifelong love for reading.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Your generosity has created a richer and more engaging learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1733279401318,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-to-read-in-kindergarten/8541247/","projectTitle":"We Want to Read in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5108396_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674658321759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5108396"},{"teacherId":5108396,"projectId":7483051,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone in our pod, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of themed decorations. Your thoughtful contribution has truly brought our space to life and created a warm, inviting atmosphere that we'll enjoy throughout the year.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour support means a great deal to us, and we're so grateful for your creativity and generosity. Thanks to you, our pod feels more cheerful, connected, and inspired.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nWe sincerely appreciate your help with this project!","fullyFundedDate":1689811359301,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-walk-on-the-candy-side/7483051/","projectTitle":"Take a Walk on the Candy Side","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5108396_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674658321759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5108396"},{"teacherId":5108396,"projectId":7121123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies! Your support couldn't have come at a better time. As we head into the final stretch of the school year, these resources will help ensure that our students stay engaged, organized, and ready to finish strong.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only lightens our load but also reminds our class that there are people who truly care about their success. From pencils and paper to markers and folders, every item makes a difference—and we're so grateful for your thoughtfulness.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom. Your generosity means more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1675865004461,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-to-finish-strong/7121123/","projectTitle":"We Need To Finish Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5108396_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674658321759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5108396"},{"teacherId":2943526,"projectId":9106648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. Our students are ready for school each day and eager to learn but they can not help that they do not have clean clothes to wear due to unforseen circumstances. Parents send us the best that they have and we love and accept them as they are. Words can not express the smiles on our scholars face when they receive fresh new uniforms to wear and keep as they are. The first question my scholars ask is \"can I keep these.\" When they hear the answer, yes, it's priceless.\r\nThank you for your part in bringing \"threads of hope\" to life. My scholars and I appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1740583920206,"projectUrl":"project/threads-of-hope/9106648/","projectTitle":"Threads of Hope!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2943526_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517893074099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2943526"},{"teacherId":2943526,"projectId":9082327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With your support, our gym was transformed into a reading mania arena with basketball decor at the forefront. Our scholars were in awe with just how decorations can make a place inviting.\r\n\r\nThe boys were amazed that we finally had a sports theme.The girls loved it as well. These materials will also be used during our next reading celebration.\r\n\r\nWe are so happy it is spring and we can get outside more. Our scholars will get the opportunity to read in a new place.","fullyFundedDate":1738936581006,"projectUrl":"project/reading-mania-is-a-reading-craze/9082327/","projectTitle":"Reading Mania Is a \"Reading Craze\"!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2943526_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517893074099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2943526"},{"teacherId":2943526,"projectId":9058173,"letterContent":"Thank you for making the walls of our school come to life with artwork and backdrops. Our hallways and gyms were truly transformed to a walking art gallery through African American History.\r\n\r\nOur students faces were lit up as they walked in amazement and awe while viewing our banners, images and stories of their culture or their friends and teacher's culture. \r\n\r\nParents were also invited and were very appreciative of the time and effort used to transform our hallway. \r\nYour generosity is top tier. I and the scholars appreciate you. Continue to make a difference in the lives of children.","fullyFundedDate":1737779033842,"projectUrl":"project/if-these-walls-could-talk/9058173/","projectTitle":"If These Walls Could Talk","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2943526_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517893074099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2943526"},{"teacherId":5108396,"projectId":7417383,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of teacher supplies to help us kick off the school year. Your thoughtful contribution has already made a meaningful difference in our classrooms and in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our teachers are better equipped to create engaging and enriching learning environments from day one. Your kindness reminds us of the power of community and how much we can accomplish when we work together to support education.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to helping our students and educators thrive. Wishing you all the best in the year ahead!","fullyFundedDate":1688934531812,"projectUrl":"project/the-time-is-now/7417383/","projectTitle":"The Time Is Now!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5108396_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674658321759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5108396"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16099","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":394,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":82,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":34.1,"schoolId":16099,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sherman Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sherman Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/vicksburg-warren-school-district/sherman-avenue-elementary-school/16099"}