{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7265079,"projectId":9668579,"letterContent":"My students have loved having comfortable seating, calm down toys, and reading the book I was able to get through my donors choose project. Our calm down/Reading corner is used daily and the students love getting to take their turn in that area! \r\n\r\nMany of my students use the area to calm down or sit in quiet for a bit while others use it for a comfy place to read or work when time allows. I feel like it is a favorite area in my classroom. We read the book regularly to remind us all to be kind. \r\n\r\nThanks so much for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757077450865,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-kiddos-learn-to-thrive-relax-a/9668579/","projectTitle":"Help My Kiddos Learn to Thrive, Relax, and Find Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitehead","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7265079"},{"teacherId":10019480,"projectId":9324401,"letterContent":"We are incredibly thankful for the items provided, as they have made a meaningful impact on our students' motivation and engagement. These resources have encouraged students to consistently make positive choices, knowing they have the opportunity to earn meaningful rewards. In addition, students have used this support to create thoughtful projects that allow them to express who they are in a positive and constructive way. These experiences not only foster a sense of pride and self-worth but also help build a strong, supportive classroom environment. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1746650192461,"projectUrl":"project/positive-classroom-behavior/9324401/","projectTitle":"Positive Classroom Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10019480_orig.jpg?crop=330,330,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746553485830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10019480"},{"teacherId":6686318,"projectId":9225930,"letterContent":"The fifth grade ELA teachers and students are so grateful for your donation. In the past, students have had to share chapters books, and now they can each have his/her own copy due to your generosity!\r\nOur school district uses a specific ELA curriculum to teach skills through short stories. Having chapter books allows our students to practice the reading skills they have learned through the district curriculum while building reading stamina with chapter books. Some of the skills students have practiced through \"Tuck Everlasting\" and \"Bud, Not Buddy\" are character traits, drawing conclusions, and figruative language.\r\nThank you for continuing to invest in our educational system!","fullyFundedDate":1744218516877,"projectUrl":"project/readers-today-leaders-tomorrow/9225930/","projectTitle":"Readers Today, Leaders Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lummukka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6686318_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020835142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6686318"},{"teacherId":8402337,"projectId":6404056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in bringing S.T.E.M. stations to our elementary library! Your generous contribution has created a vibrant hub of exploration, creativity, and discovery right in the heart of our school.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with curiosity and excitement. There were gasps, wide eyes, and lots of eager questions—\"Can we really build with these?\" \"Do we get to use the robots today?\" It was like unwrapping the best gift ever, and every single student felt that joy.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the stations, our library has been buzzing with activity. Students rotate through hands-on challenges like building simple circuits, coding with robots, engineering marble mazes, and constructing bridges with everyday materials. One unforgettable moment came when a group of fourth graders worked together at the \"Engineering Station\" to design a tower that could hold a stack of books. After several trials (and a few collapses), their cheers echoed through the library when they finally succeeded. It was a perfect blend of teamwork, critical thinking, and celebration.\r\n\r\nThese S.T.E.M. stations have turned our library into more than just a place to read—it's now a space to wonder, tinker, build, and problem-solve. The students are learning how to ask better questions, test their ideas, and most importantly, learn from failure as much as success.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us here—thank you for helping us spark a lifelong love of learning in our students. Your kindness is truly fueling young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1651589831990,"projectUrl":"project/library-stem-exploration-stations/6404056/","projectTitle":"Library STEM Exploration Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whiteman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8402337_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649177366654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8402337"},{"teacherId":6686318,"projectId":9008193,"letterContent":"I just want to say once again, thank you for donating to my classroom! As the year progressed, we began to run out of supplies and encounter other sanitary issues. Due to your generosity, my classroom needs were met.\r\n\r\nStudents were so excited when our brand new pencil top erasers showed up! Because we use so many ,I often accuse them of eating the erasers! Actually, we often talk about how our best learning takes place when we make mistakes. Therefore, we use A LOT of erasers in math class. \r\n\r\nMy class was also super excited about the garmet bags to put their personal items inside. We have hooks, but personal items would often get knocked off and make a huge mess in the bottom of the closets. Now their items stay organized. We also hope that the bags keep us from spreading germs and other critters! \r\n\r\nThank you for being willing to help us out! Your donation makes our classroom successful!","fullyFundedDate":1735562969268,"projectUrl":"project/restock-my-classroom-supplies/9008193/","projectTitle":"Restock My Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lummukka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6686318_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020835142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6686318"},{"teacherId":5976285,"projectId":8621622,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for helping to fund our DonorsChoose project to replace our wired computer mice with wireless mice. Since we made the change, our efficiency in class has greatly improved. The limited space in our classroom made the wired mice very difficult to manage and use. The changeover to the wireless mice (\"mice without tails\") has been a game changer! \r\n\r\nAs my students embark on a research project this week, they are using their computers and related equipment more than ever. We have materials spread out all over the classroom. Our computer mice are no longer in the way. We used to spend so much time untangling knots in the wiring, wrapping the wires around the mice to store them, etc. Now they pull the USB chip from the computer, put it back in the mouse, and put it in a drawer. Easy peasy!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation! My students are grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1723649497355,"projectUrl":"project/mice-without-tails-in-tight-spaces/8621622/","projectTitle":"Mice Without Tails in Tight Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5976285_orig.jpg?crop=2256,2256,x112,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669393103921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5976285"},{"teacherId":1544694,"projectId":8811458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my classroom stock books for our Bearcat Book club. I can not tell you how much this means to my students. The excitement that they have for reading is really a sight to be seen. \r\nEvery Friday, my students check out a new book. Then each day I set aside time at the end of the hour just for Book club meetings. The students break up into their groups and discuss things they love about the book, characters, and the plot. The excitement on their faces while they are discussing is so fun to watch. \r\nThe love they have for reading has grown so much already this school year and the impact this has had on my classroom has been amazing. The love for reading is not the only thing that has gone up. Reading scores, comprehension skills, and their reading grade level has increased. \r\nMy students are so appreciative of your donations and they loved opening the boxes of books as they all arrived. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1730213375409,"projectUrl":"project/bearcat-book-club/8811458/","projectTitle":"Bearcat Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pixley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1544694_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x0,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619103902973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-pixley"},{"teacherId":8402337,"projectId":6351240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in bringing S.T.E.M. stations to our elementary library! Your generous contribution has created a vibrant hub of exploration, creativity, and discovery right in the heart of our school.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with curiosity and excitement. There were gasps, wide eyes, and lots of eager questions. \"Can we really build with these?\" \"Do we get to use the robots today?\" It was like unwrapping the best gift ever, and every single student felt that joy.\r\nSince introducing the stations, our library has been buzzing with activity. Students rotate through hands-on challenges like building simple circuits, coding with robots, engineering marble mazes, and constructing bridges with everyday materials. One unforgettable moment came when a group of fourth graders worked together at the \"Engineering Station\" to design a tower that could hold a stack of books. After several trials (and a few collapses), their cheers echoed through the library when they finally succeeded. It was a perfect blend of teamwork, critical thinking, and celebration.\r\nThese S.T.E.M. stations have turned our library into more than just a place to read. It's now a space to wonder, tinker, build, and problem-solve. The students are learning how to ask better questions, test their ideas, and most importantly, learn from failure as much as success.\r\nFrom all of us here, thank you for helping us spark a lifelong love of learning in our students. Your kindness is truly fueling young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1649951263189,"projectUrl":"project/library-stem-exploration-stations/6351240/","projectTitle":"Library STEM Exploration Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whiteman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8402337_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649177366654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8402337"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78129","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":447,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":91,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":74.7,"schoolId":78129,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Central Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Central Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/dexter-school-district-r11/central-elementary-school/78129"}