{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Noel Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":79.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5108723,"projectId":9744406,"letterContent":"The impact these items have on not just our students, but their families is indescribable. These snack items will go in our food pantry to fill our students' backpacks in our \"Weekend Backpack Program\". Most of our students face food scarcity and having just a little bit more on the weekends goes a long way to solving that problem. The majority of our students live well below the poverty line and groceries are not always cheap. These backpack that we fill and send home every Friday really do make a difference in their lives. \r\n\r\nWhile our students my never truly know how we manage to fill their backpacks every week, we teachers and staff know who to thank. We thank you. Our generous benefactors. Thank you so much for simply helping where you saw it was needed.","fullyFundedDate":1763494104855,"projectUrl":"project/fill-our-snack-packs/9744406/","projectTitle":"Fill our Snack Packs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whited","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5108723_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665524032749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5108723"},{"teacherId":10237370,"projectId":9674156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the chair additions. We were able to start using these tools right away! The most used so far has been our pockets for our chairs. The students love the color that it adds and the extra space to put their things! They are able to be more organized now and have a safe space to put their chromebooks besides the inside of their desk. \r\n\r\nThe kick bands have been a great tools as well with the addition of movement for my students when they are needing to get some wiggles out. They are learning when it is appropriate to use this tool and when it is not. This allows them critical thinking skills of how their actions can affect others (noisy kicks disrupt learning, quiet kicks benefit them and doesn't disturb their neighbors learning!)\r\n\r\nFinally, the exercise dice have given us a new fun brain break that gets them moving and their brains working! They love getting to pull these out for a few quick stretches. They love them so much they even pull them out during inside recess!","fullyFundedDate":1762267669610,"projectUrl":"project/chair-additions/9674156/","projectTitle":"Chair additions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237370"},{"teacherId":9471147,"projectId":9520414,"letterContent":"The introduction of social-emotional regulation books and emotion plush balls has had a noticeable and positive impact on my students. The books have given students the language and understanding they need to identify, label, and talk about their feelings. By connecting emotions to characters and stories, students are more willing to reflect on their own behavior and develop healthier coping strategies.\r\nThe emotion plush balls have been especially effective as a hands-on tool. Students now independently use the plushes to communicate how they are feeling, which has reduced frustration, shutdowns, and misunderstandings. The tactile component helps younger or more reluctant students express themselves in a nonverbal way, making emotional check-ins more accessible for everyone.\r\nTogether, these tools have created a calmer and more predictable classroom environment. Students transition more smoothly between activities, resolve conflicts with greater independence, and recover from emotional moments more quickly. Overall, the combination of SEL books and emotion plush balls has strengthened students' self-regulation skills and improved the overall climate of the classroom by fostering empathy, openness, and emotional awareness.","fullyFundedDate":1757090497227,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-regulation/9520414/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471147"},{"teacherId":9367993,"projectId":9328300,"letterContent":"My kids have been so excited about the colorful paper you purchased for our classroom. We have made our classroom more colorful and our notebooks. When they need to find something in their notebooks to help with an assignment, my kids are able to find it more quickly. They love having the colorful vocabulary around the room. We review it every day and the colors just makes it more fun for them. \r\n\r\nAnother thing I have really enjoyed doing is making scavenger hunts for review. I can make each group a different color so my kids know quickly which cards they need to find. I also make their answer sheets the same color as their group and they love writing on them. I have laminated the cards so I will be able to reuse them every year. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has been very much appreciated by me and my kiddos. Thank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1755877397841,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-colors/9328300/","projectTitle":"A World of Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sweet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746664640747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367993"},{"teacherId":10178734,"projectId":9673913,"letterContent":"When I opened the packages to show the class their surprise, they erupted with joy and excitement. Coming from a school where most students don't get the opportunities bigger schools might get, these kids are grateful anyone decided to give them a gift to make their day just a bit brighter. So far we have used them in our labs, and every student begs to wear the lab coat and goggles even if they are not necessary. \r\n\r\nWe used them on Halloween as well, because I created this enormous Gravity Falls project. We solved ten different puzzles to help me (dressed as a scientist) save the town. It has been the best activity so far and will be hard to beat. They wore the coats and goggles for this, as well. It makes them truly believe that they are capable of anything, even if they are from little ole Noel. \r\n\r\nThank you for being invested in my students and I, because we cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1758045973686,"projectUrl":"project/basic-science-needs-for-mrs-branham/9673913/","projectTitle":"Basic Science Needs for Mrs. Branham","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Branham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178734_orig.jpg?crop=819,819,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756829648408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178734"},{"teacherId":9471139,"projectId":9267427,"letterContent":"We would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has made it possible for our students to explore and learn more about different genres in reading. Because of your kindness, our lessons have become more engaging and hands-on, helping students better understand the unique characteristics that make each genre special.\r\n\r\nWith your contribution, students were able to dive deeper into fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama through meaningful activities and discussions. They learned how to recognize text features, compare story structures, and identify an author's purpose in different genres. These experiences have not only improved their reading comprehension but have also inspired them to read more and develop a genuine love for literature.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a lasting impact on our classroom. Our students are more confident readers and thinkers because of the opportunities your donation provided. Thank you for believing in education and helping our students grow as readers and learners. Your kindness truly makes a difference every day.\r\n\r\n— Mrs. Fisher's 6th Grade Class","fullyFundedDate":1746786079599,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-stories-a-genre-adventure-for/9267427/","projectTitle":"Dive Into Stories: A Genre Adventure for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9471139_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714058244195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471139"},{"teacherId":9471139,"projectId":9267156,"letterContent":"Your generous donation provided glow party supplies that transformed our classroom into an exciting and engaging learning environment! The students were thrilled to participate in this fun, hands-on activity designed to help them learn how to write full sentences. The glow-themed celebration made writing practice feel like a special event, motivating every child to do their best work. Because of your support, our students were not only able to strengthen their sentence-writing skills, but also experience the joy of learning in a creative and memorable way. Thank you for helping make learning both meaningful and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1746785464154,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-learning-glow-reading-and/9267156/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Learning: Glow Reading and Writing Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9471139_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714058244195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471139"},{"teacherId":10324836,"projectId":9849200,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students are now using kettlebells as a central part of our physical education and weights curriculum. We use the kettlebells daily for lessons that teach proper lifting mechanics such as hip hinges, squats, deadlifts, carries, and presses. One memorable moment was during a kettlebell circuit lesson where students rotated through stations and corrected each other's form using cues we had practiced. This showed not only skill development, but also confidence and understanding of safe strength training.\r\nWhen the students first saw the kettlebells, they were extremely excited. Many had never used kettlebells before, and they were eager to learn how to lift them correctly. The equipment immediately increased engagement, as students were more motivated to participate and take pride in learning a new skill. Having real, functional strength equipment made the class feel more authentic and helped students take ownership of their learning.\r\nBecause of this project, students are now progressing into more advanced kettlebell movements and structured routines. Our next steps include teaching students how to build their own simple kettlebell workouts while focusing on safety, proper technique, and personal growth. These lessons are helping students develop lifelong strength-training skills they can use outside of school, and this would not have been possible without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1761011302587,"projectUrl":"project/the-tigers-den/9849200/","projectTitle":"The Tiger's Den","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Kinser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10324836_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760992717718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324836"},{"teacherId":9471139,"projectId":9328461,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is beginning to feel less like a traditional school space and more like a second home for my students. When the new resources arrived, the excitement was immediate—students gathered around, eager to explore what they now had at their fingertips. The materials gave them a sense of pride and belonging, as if this space was made just for them. One student even said, \"This feels like our room now,\" which perfectly captured the shift your donations created. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785773788,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-of-possibilities/9328461/","projectTitle":"A Library of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9471139_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714058244195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471139"},{"teacherId":9471139,"projectId":9266992,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is beginning to feel less like a traditional school space and more like a second home for my students. When the new resources arrived, the excitement was immediate—students gathered around, eager to explore what they now had at their fingertips. The materials gave them a sense of pride and belonging, as if this space was made just for them. One student even said, \"This feels like our room now,\" which perfectly captured the shift your donations created. We appreciate you!!","fullyFundedDate":1746551854179,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-that-feels-like-hom/9266992/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom That Feels Like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9471139_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714058244195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471139"},{"teacherId":9367993,"projectId":9051125,"letterContent":"I'm so sorry I'm late sending this in. It has been a crazy couple of months. We finally got to do our Pirate Room Transformation today and I can't even begin to tell you how excited my kids were as soon as they came down the hall and seen the banner! They loved wearing the hats, munching on the Pirate Booty Popcorn, and solving math problems to reveal who the Pick Pocketing Pirate was. All of my kids were completely engaged and having great math conversations. \r\n\r\nYour generous donation has not only made learning fun this year but, fifth graders are already talking about how they can't wait to do this next year! I get very excited hearing kids get excited about math. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all the support you have shown not only my classroom but several other classrooms in my building! Your kindness means so much to all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1741693775739,"projectUrl":"project/pirates-quest-room-transformation/9051125/","projectTitle":"Pirate's Quest Room Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sweet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746664640747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367993"},{"teacherId":10004381,"projectId":9312171,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our Flexible Seating Project on DonorsChoose. Your donation has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my classroom and students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to a variety of flexible seating options that support their learning styles, increase their engagement, and help them take ownership of their learning environment. Whether they're sitting on wobble stools, or working on cushions around the room, I've noticed a powerful shift in how they approach their work and collaborate with each other.\r\n\r\nMany of my students thrive when they have the freedom to move, choose a comfortable space, or simply change positions during the day. This project has allowed me to create a classroom that meets those needs and supports their physical and emotional well-being. It's been amazing to see their increased focus, improved behavior, and higher levels of participation.\r\n\r\nOne student said, \"I feel like I can actually concentrate now—I'm not stuck in one spot all day.\" Comments like that remind me how valuable your support is. These changes may seem simple, but they are transformational for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and for helping to create a space where all students can feel comfortable, empowered, and ready to learn. Your kindness and generosity have made a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1750181515505,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-better-learning/9312171/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004381"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_77368","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":352,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"3 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":20.9,"schoolId":77368,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Noel Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Noel Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/mcdonald-co-school-district-r1/noel-elementary-school/77368"}