{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McEvans Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":72.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10369946,"projectId":10015845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that have truly transformed their learning experience. We have been using these materials daily during our reading and writing blocks, especially during our small group instruction and literacy centers. One memorable moment was during our reading centers, when students used the new materials to work collaboratively on a comprehension activity. They were more engaged, confident, and excited to participate than ever before. It was amazing to see them take ownership of their learning and support one another.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new resources, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately asked, \"Are these really for us?\" That moment alone reminded me how meaningful your support is. The materials have not only increased student engagement but have also helped build their confidence in reading, writing, and critical thinking. Students who were once hesitant are now eager to participate and try their best.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to strengthen our current lessons, including our ongoing reading comprehension and writing projects. Students are currently working on applying skills like identifying key details, building vocabulary, and writing responses using evidence from the text. Your contribution is helping us create a classroom environment where all students feel supported, motivated, and capable of success. Thank you again for investing in my students and making a lasting impact on their education.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Burton 💛","fullyFundedDate":1768495258350,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-4th-grade-curiosity/10015845/","projectTitle":"Fueling 4th Grade Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandra Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10369946_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770232505991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10369946"},{"teacherId":3855289,"projectId":10049137,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity and support of our project, \"Building Our Cyber Foundations With Technology,\" my students now have headphones that help them stay focused and fully engaged during technology-based learning. In today's classrooms, students use digital programs to practice reading, phonics, math, and other important skills. The headphones allow each child to clearly hear instructions, stories, and learning activities without distractions from the classroom. This helps them concentrate better, follow along with lessons, and build confidence as they learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited to receive their own headphones to use during computer time. Something as simple as headphones makes them feel more independent and responsible for their learning. They love being able to listen to interactive stories, educational games, and lessons while staying focused on their individual work. The Chromebook that was donated also helps me as the teacher organize lessons, guide students through activities, and make sure technology is being used effectively to support their learning.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who struggle with staying focused during group instruction have really benefited from this technology. With the headphones, they are able to block out distractions and truly engage with the learning programs. Watching them become more confident and excited about learning has been wonderful to see. Your generosity has helped us strengthen our classroom's cyber foundation and has made a meaningful difference in the learning experience of every student. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769700437659,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-cyber-foundations-with-tech/10049137/","projectTitle":"Building Our Cyber Foundations With Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3855289_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769027193300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3855289"},{"teacherId":10413020,"projectId":10042903,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our kindergarten students here at McEvans Elementary School in Shaw, Mississippi have been able to grow not only as learners, but as little people learning to understand their feelings and one another. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) materials you provided — including mirrors, journals, and engaging read-aloud books — have made a powerful difference in our classroom. Through these resources, students are learning how to identify emotions, practice self-awareness, build empathy, and develop positive coping strategies. The mirrors help students recognize and name their facial expressions when discussing feelings, while the journals give them a safe space to draw and write about their emotions, experiences, and goals.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, SEL is woven into our daily routine. During morning meetings, we use the mirrors to practice \"feeling check-ins,\" where students look at themselves and describe how they are feeling and why. Our read-aloud time has become especially meaningful, as we pause to talk about characters' choices, emotions, and problem-solving strategies. Students are learning how to use words instead of actions to express frustration, how to apologize sincerely, and how to show kindness to their classmates. Journaling time is calm and reflective — students draw pictures of times they felt proud, nervous, excited, or disappointed, and we discuss healthy ways to respond to those feelings.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled with big emotions are now using the language and strategies we practice each day. One student who often became overwhelmed now asks for a quiet moment with a mirror to \"check my feelings.\" Another proudly shares journal entries about being a good friend. These materials have helped create a classroom environment where students feel seen, heard, and valued. Your support is helping us build strong foundations for emotional growth that will last far beyond kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1768866666718,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-ourselves-building-confidence-/10042903/","projectTitle":"Seeing Ourselves: Building Confidence & Emotional Skills in Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413020_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768866408246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413020"},{"teacherId":2774853,"projectId":9680615,"letterContent":"The Warriors Wired for Success project has significantly increased student engagement and access to meaningful learning through technology. \r\nStudents are now able to practice reading and math skills at their individual levels, receive immediate feedback, and take greater ownership of their learning. Teachers are using real-time data to differentiate instruction and provide targeted support, helping close learning gaps and build student confidence. Because of this project, our Warriors are more engaged, motivated, and better prepared for success.","fullyFundedDate":1766333346533,"projectUrl":"project/warriors-wired-for-success/9680615/","projectTitle":"Warriors Wired for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2774853_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615519569528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shsmissc"},{"teacherId":8537319,"projectId":10022841,"letterContent":"Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The 3-tier rolling cart has become a true hub of learning, holding pencils, and paper that students can easily access during lessons and group work. The mobile desk and rolling chair have given me the flexibility to move throughout the room, sit alongside students, and provide real-time feedback rather than teaching from one fixed spot. This mobility has helped lessons feel more interactive and student-centered.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were genuinely excited. They immediately noticed the new setup and asked how we would use it. Seeing their classroom become more organized and accessible made them feel valued and motivated. Simple things like having materials readily available reduced downtime and increased focus, especially during collaborative activities and labs. It was clear that these resources weren't just supplies. They were tools that supported engagement and independence.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are using these resources to support current lessons that involve creating visual models, analyzing information, and collaborating in small groups. The mobile cart allows learning to happen anywhere in the room, whether students are brainstorming on poster paper, revising work, or preparing for assessments. Your support has truly expanded what learning looks like in our classroom, and my students and I are incredibly grateful for the impact you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1768661868631,"projectUrl":"project/where-ideas-travel-a-mobile-classroom-e/10022841/","projectTitle":"Where Ideas Travel: A Mobile Classroom Essentials Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8537319"},{"teacherId":8618591,"projectId":9264714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution! The new books you helped provide have made a meaningful difference in our library . Not only have they expanded our library, but they've also sparked excitement and curiosity in students who are discovering stories that reflect their lives, challenge their thinking, and grow their love for reading. Through these new texts, my students are learning essential reading skills such as making inferences, identifying themes, analyzing characters, and using context clues. They're also building empathy as they encounter characters from diverse backgrounds and situations.\r\n\r\nReading in our library is an active, joyful experience. You'll find students huddled together recommending books to each other, recording video book reviews on their iPads, and having thoughtful discussions about what they liked—or didn't like—about a story. One student who had previously struggled to engage with books has become completely hooked on a graphic novel from the new collection, while another regularly asks to take her new favorite chapter book home. These texts have turned reluctant readers into book lovers and deepened the engagement of already avid readers.\r\n\r\nYour support has not just put books on shelves—it's placed opportunities in students' hands. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping us create a classroom where reading is both a skill and a joy.","fullyFundedDate":1746785366490,"projectUrl":"project/love-for-reading/9264714/","projectTitle":"Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McConnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8618591_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675710607625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8618591"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18191","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":200,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":92,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":27.8,"schoolId":18191,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McEvans Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McEvans Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/west-bolivar-consolidated-school-district/shaw-high-school/18191"}