{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"New Searles Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6409567,"projectId":10349335,"letterContent":"Our updated classroom library has quickly become a favorite space in our second grade classroom! My students are using the new fiction and nonfiction books during independent reading, partner reading, and as resources for classroom lessons and research. The comfortable rocking chair and book stand have also made our library a welcoming place where students can slow down, choose a book, and truly enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, my students were so excited to explore them! They immediately began looking through the books, recommending favorites to their friends, and asking when they could have time to read. One special moment was watching students gather in the library area with their chosen books and proudly share what they were reading with one another. It was wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity about books.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building strong reading habits while using our new books to support our current literacy lessons. Students will be selecting books that connect to our classroom topics, practicing reading with fluency and expression, and sharing their thinking through partner discussions and written responses. These resources are helping us create a classroom where books are accessible, inviting, and an important part of every child's learning experience.\r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for making this possible! Your support has helped create a literacy-rich environment where my second graders can discover new interests, build confidence as readers, and develop a genuine love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1786495159839,"projectUrl":"project/a-lovely-literacy-spot/10349335/","projectTitle":"A Lovely Literacy Spot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scheyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6409567_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x121,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556754885835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6409567"},{"teacherId":3141556,"projectId":9831818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. The white boards we received were used multiple times a day. My students were able to practice correct letter formation as well as proper number formation. We also used the boards to write words and sentences. During center time, the boards were often used to provide extra practice. \r\n\r\nYour generosity made a huge difference to my students' experience as Kindergarten students. We are so thankful to each and every donor who allowed us to have the tools that we need!","fullyFundedDate":1761524974644,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-boards-to-use-every-day/9831818/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Boards to Use Every Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiMeo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3141556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682824439289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3141556"},{"teacherId":6409567,"projectId":9883335,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new kidney whiteboard table every day during our small group instruction time, and it has quickly become one of the most engaging spaces in our classroom. The curved shape allows me to sit close to each student, making it easier to provide individualized support while still encouraging collaboration. We use the tabletop surface to write directly on during guided reading, word work, and math problem-solving. During a recent second grade opinion writing lesson, students gathered around the table to brainstorm ideas for a class writing project about whether recess should be longer. They used dry erase markers to list reasons, circle strong evidence, and revise their sentences together. Having the ability to quickly erase and adjust their thinking helped them take more risks and feel confident sharing their ideas.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the kidney whiteboard table, they were immediately excited and eager to use it. Several students asked, \"We get to write on the table?\" and couldn't wait for their turn in small group. The novelty of writing on the surface increased engagement, especially for students who are sometimes hesitant to participate. During our recent math lesson on two-digit addition with regrouping, students worked through problems together, explaining their thinking step by step as they solved equations on the table. They were more willing to show their work and correct mistakes because it felt less permanent than paper.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students include using the kidney whiteboard table to draft and revise their upcoming informational writing pieces. We will begin researching animals and organizing facts using shared graphic organizers drawn directly on the table. I also plan to continue using the table for targeted reading intervention groups, focusing on decoding strategies and fluency practice to support students who are working toward grade-level benchmarks. The kidney whiteboard table has already strengthened engagement and collaboration, and I am excited to see how it continues to support student growth.","fullyFundedDate":1765757414111,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-second-graders-learn-together/9883335/","projectTitle":"Help Our Second Graders Learn Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scheyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6409567_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x121,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556754885835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6409567"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_80266","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":247,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":23,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":67,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":68.0,"schoolId":80266,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about New Searles Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"New Searles Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-hampshire/school-administrative-unit-42/new-searles-elementary-school/80266"}