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The rug has become our gathering place for lessons and discussions, and the flexible seating has helped students stay more focused and comfortable.\r\n\r\n One special moment was during a reading activity when students naturally formed small groups on the rug and around the room, sharing ideas and working together. It's been amazing to see how these resources have encouraged collaboration and made learning more enjoyable.\r\n\r\n Next, we'll continue using the flexible spaces for group projects and writing workshops, giving students more choice in how and where they learn best.","fullyFundedDate":1754166532759,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-choice-a-rug-and-flexible-s/9457573/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Choice: A Rug and Flexible Seating for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8154207_orig.jpg?crop=293,293,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645745833388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154207"},{"teacherId":5509541,"projectId":9384987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Donorschoose project for a new table for our classroom. \r\n\r\nI was SO thrilled when the table came in and was assembled, but what I didn't expect was how excited my students would be about a table!! They absolutely LOVE the size and the space it gives them to work comfortably in our Reading Groups. Seeing my students' faces light up at the sight of a brand new table brings me such joy! \r\n\r\nThe table is high quality, attractive, and perfect for what we need to make our room \"comfy,\" as the kids describe it! I wholeheartedly agree! They're proud to come to our Reading group!!!\r\n\r\nYour support is helping our \"Readers Are Future Leaders!\" Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1750373683113,"projectUrl":"project/room-to-learn-and-grow/9384987/","projectTitle":"Room to Learn and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bragg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5509541_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530983524350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-bragg"},{"teacherId":5509541,"projectId":9385080,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your thoughtful and generous donation to my DonorsChoose Project for a set of 4 Flex-Space Chairs for our Reading Group Table. \r\n\r\nPreviously, I had tippy stools and squeaky chairs, and it was time for an upgrade! Having solid, quality chairs has helped my students focus on the Reading lesson without being distracted by a wiggly chair.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave my students the gift of comfortable, sturdy, and reliable chairs for my Reading table. My students are more focused, and I feel confident knowing that my students will be safe!\r\n\r\nToday, one of my students commented on our chairs, saying that they weren't \"tippy or squeaky!\" They even created rules to keep them clean! They are as proud of our new chairs as I am!","fullyFundedDate":1754166529023,"projectUrl":"project/have-a-seat-and-lets-learn-to-read/9385080/","projectTitle":"Have a Seat and Let's Learn to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bragg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5509541_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530983524350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-bragg"},{"teacherId":5509541,"projectId":8919511,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the donation towards the Charge into Reading decodable books for my students. I am a reading teacher, supporting students from Kindergarten to third grade, and I use these books in ALL of my groups! \r\n\r\nWe have organized a resource area so teachers from all grades can borrow what they need for their students and their small group lessons.\r\n\r\nThis particular set is geared more towards my Kindergarners and 1st graders. To say their confident has sky rocketed is an understatement! The LOVE to read!!!!\r\n\r\nMy apologies for the delay in my impact statement! It's been a year of transitions and creating a systematic reading program for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1735405225149,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-activities-using-the-charge/8919511/","projectTitle":"Interactive Activities Using the \"Charge into Reading\" Decodable Books (1-3)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bragg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5509541_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530983524350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-bragg"},{"teacherId":5509541,"projectId":8919615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards decodable books for my students. 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About this school
Fairgrounds Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Nashua, New Hampshire that is part of School Administrative Unit 42.
It serves 445 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1.
Its teachers have had 129 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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52%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Fairgrounds Elementary School
$67,233
raised using DonorsChoose
129
projects
funded
45
teachers
funded
388
donors
5
projects
for
basic supplies
27
projects for
technology
20
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Fairgrounds Elementary School has received support from
236 individuals from New Hampshire and
152 individuals out-of-state.