{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bolivar - Richburg Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10482451,"projectId":10327257,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the fan/air cooling system and air purifier for our classroom! Your kindness has truly been a blessing, especially during the hot months at the beginning of the school year. Having a cooler and more comfortable classroom has made such a difference for my students as they settle back into learning.\r\n\r\nThe cooling system has helped us stay comfortable and focused during warm days, while the air purifier helps create a cleaner and fresher classroom environment for everyone. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for the care you have shown our classroom. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more comfortable and welcoming place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1781547310285,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-students-comfortable-healthy-a/10327257/","projectTitle":"Keeping Students Comfortable, Healthy, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10482451_orig.jpg?crop=1134,1134,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780230961690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10482451"},{"teacherId":10178655,"projectId":10053384,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who supported my DonorsChoose project and helped make our sensory path possible! Seeing the excitement on our students' faces as they came in and saw the colorful stickers throughout our school has been great. These stickers have created more than just a fun path—they have given our students a place to move, refocus, and simply enjoy being kids. In a busy school day, having a space where students can take a quick movement break can make such a meaningful difference. \r\n I am so grateful for the generosity and kindness that helped bring this project to life. Our students now have a fun way to move their bodies, calm their minds, and return to learning ready to go. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our school an even more welcoming, positive, and joyful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778040745439,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-path-way/10053384/","projectTitle":"Sensory Path Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178655_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758125486717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178655"},{"teacherId":10178655,"projectId":10393849,"letterContent":"One of the resources we received was Wolverine paw-print stickers! During Homecoming Week, we always try to emphasize school spirit and encourage students to continue participating in sports and activities throughout their school careers. On the last day of Homecoming Week, we invite our seniors to come down and shake hands with the elementary students while encouraging them to have a great day. We used the paw-print stickers to hand out to the students, and they were SO excited to receive them! The stickers ended up on faces, hands, clothes, and even personal belongings that students wanted to keep them on for the rest of the year. They were taking pictures with their stickers and were just so excited to show them off!\r\n\r\nThe welcome-back bracelets will have to wait until next year, as they arrived a little too late for us to use them this year, but we are already excited to have them ready to go! The motivational pencils will begin being handed out on October 1st, as we kick off Bullying Prevention and Kindness Month. The pencils have encouraging sayings on them, and teachers will give them to students who are showing kindness, being good friends, and setting positive examples for others. We are so excited to have the opportunity to share these meaningful little gifts with our students, all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nOur school is small, but we do everything we can to show our students and community just how big of an impact a little kindness and school spirit can make. You truly help make amazing things like this possible, and I cannot thank you enough for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1789616544244,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back-to-school/10393849/","projectTitle":"Welcome Back To School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178655_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758125486717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178655"},{"teacherId":10482451,"projectId":10315732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The tissues, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, snacks, and other classroom supplies have made a meaningful difference for my students. These everyday resources help us keep our classroom clean, healthy, and welcoming while ensuring that students have access to snacks and supplies when they need them. My students were excited to see all of the new materials arrive, especially the snacks! They were grateful to know that people outside of our classroom care about their learning and well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these supplies to good use throughout our school day. Having tissues, wipes, and hand sanitizer readily available helps us maintain a clean learning environment, while the snacks provide an extra boost when students need it so they can stay focused and ready to learn. As we continue our lessons and classroom projects, these resources allow my students to spend less time worrying about basic needs and more time reading, learning, collaborating, and growing together.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they feel supported and cared for. Your generosity provides more than classroom supplies—it helps create a positive environment where students can focus on being successful learners. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1780767831044,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-room-clean-refreshed-and-fu/10315732/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Room Clean, Refreshed and Full of Love!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10482451_orig.jpg?crop=1134,1134,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780230961690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10482451"},{"teacherId":10511085,"projectId":10289225,"letterContent":"My students, and staff were so excited to see what was inside the boxes as they arrived. We spent time exploring the new items as well as talking about the people who helped provide them for us. \r\n\r\nWhile we still have items to explore in the coming days the enjoyment and impact are already evident. The joy and smiles will continue on for weeks and months to come thanks to the sensory tools and snacks this project has had. \r\n\r\nThe ramp with cars, is such a huge hit, along with the sensory tubes. Each day they are being used and explored. The bubble machine is bring giggles and squeals that fill the room with joy. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1780079881959,"projectUrl":"project/joy-and-smiles/10289225/","projectTitle":"Joy and Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brewsaugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10511085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782769377845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10511085"},{"teacherId":10178655,"projectId":10286063,"letterContent":"To our classrooms generous donors, thank you for your kindness and support of our classroom. Your donation of organization supplies will help create a welcoming, organized, and inviting learning environment where students can feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day. Your generosity makes a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success. I went in to my school to start setting up and was so excited to unbox and start setting up. The room already looks refreshed and I cannot wait for the kids to see it! Thank you for helping us build a classroom where every child can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1779769184504,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-fresh-start/10286063/","projectTitle":"New Year, Fresh Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178655_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758125486717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178655"},{"teacherId":7896074,"projectId":10173342,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students now have access to learning experiences that simply would not have been possible otherwise. Our new VR headset has transformed the way my third graders engage with history and geography. Rather than only reading about important events and places in books or watching videos on a screen, students can now immerse themselves in these experiences and feel as though they are truly there.\r\n\r\nThis technology has been especially powerful during our history units. As we studied topics like the Titanic, World War II, and September 11th, virtual reality helped students better understand scale, setting, and perspective in ways traditional instruction cannot. For example, students were amazed while exploring Titanic-related experiences and historical locations through VR. They repeatedly commented on how much bigger and more real everything felt compared to pictures or videos. This kind of immersive learning helps deepen comprehension, spark curiosity, and build meaningful connections to the content.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the feeling of \"being inside\" the lesson. The moment they put on the headset, their engagement skyrockets. Even students who are typically quiet or hesitant to participate become eager to share observations, ask questions, and discuss what they noticed. Visiting the Beaches of Normandy brought their learning to real life. They could see the large scale beaches and the hedgerows mentioned repeatedly in our I Survived book.\r\n\r\nI have also seen a particularly meaningful impact on some of my quieter learners and students who sometimes struggle with traditional classroom tasks. The VR experiences give them another way to access learning. Students who may not always shine during reading or lecture-based instruction have become highly engaged, observant, and excited to contribute to discussions after using the headset.\r\n\r\nYour support has done far more than provide classroom technology. You have helped open the world to students in a rural Title I community, many of whom may never have the opportunity to visit these important places in person. You have given them memorable, meaningful experiences that will stay with them for years to come. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778177946884,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-to-our-rural-classroo/10173342/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World to Our Rural Classroom Through VR","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hackett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7896074_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774704164819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7896074"},{"teacherId":10397722,"projectId":9985909,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for all the snacks that you have provided the students in our class. All the kids' faces lit up when they saw all the snacks arrive. Everyday as our snack bin is refilled with the goodies the kids can't wait to see what they get. \r\n\r\nThe kids have shared things like, \"I am so thankful for these snacks because I don't get snacks at home.\" to \"These snacks help me to not be so hungry during the school day.\"\r\nI often hear kids talk about the excitement to see the different types of snack each day. It is the highlight of their school day.\r\n\r\nYou have truly helped to relieve the worry some of these kids face everyday not knowing when or if they will have food. For several of our students these snacks are the only snacks they will get in a day. \r\n\r\nYou have truly made a difference in all our 5th graders lives and have helped them to have a successful school day. We are forever grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778040195417,"projectUrl":"project/feed-learning/9985909/","projectTitle":"Feed Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hillman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10397722_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x8,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782151970394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10397722"},{"teacherId":10178655,"projectId":9710304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a camera to our classroom. Your support has given our students an exciting new way to express themselves and document their learning. Having access to this camera opens the door to creativity, collaboration, and authentic storytelling in ways that truly enhance their educational experience. The look of excitement on their faces when the camera came out of the box was priceless. They wanted to get their hands on it immediately! \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students will be able to capture photos at classroom events, school activities, and special projects from their own point of view. This not only builds creativity, but also strengthens observation skills, reflection, and communication. It empowers them to see themselves as storytellers and creators, giving them ownership over how they share their learning with others.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a meaningful impact on our classroom community. Opportunities like this help students build confidence, explore new interests, and engage more deeply in their learning. We are so grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us create memorable, hands-on experiences that they will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1764739476340,"projectUrl":"project/taking-pictures/9710304/","projectTitle":"Taking Pictures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178655_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758125486717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178655"},{"teacherId":10178655,"projectId":9877252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing a projector for our classroom. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience. Having this new technology available has brought a fresh sense of excitement and engagement to our room.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled to use the projector for the very first time. During Read Across America Week, they worked on their first project with it—looking up their favorite book characters and learning how to draw them to create a book poster with a positive message about the importance of reading. Watching their faces light up as they saw the images displayed large on the screen was such a special moment. It made the activity more interactive, accessible, and inspiring for every learner. They keep asking when they can use it next and if they can use it in their free time. \r\n\r\nYour support helps create opportunities that spark creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning in our classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' education. Thank you again for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764739476584,"projectUrl":"project/projector-fun/9877252/","projectTitle":"Projector Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178655_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758125486717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178655"},{"teacherId":10178655,"projectId":9598863,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation, my 4th grade classroom is better equipped to support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. Items such as deodorant and room spray help students feel comfortable and confident throughout the school day, reducing distractions and allowing them to focus on learning. Meeting these basic needs plays a critical role in helping students feel safe, respected, and ready to engage in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support also provided sensory lighting that has transformed the classroom environment into a calm, welcoming space. This has been especially beneficial for students with sensory sensitivities, as it promotes self-regulation, reduces anxiety, and improves focus. A classroom that feels safe and soothing allows students to take academic risks, participate more fully, and build confidence in their abilities. The kids are obsessed with the fish light and its' sounds that they \"yell\" at me when I forget to turn it on. It is a major talking piece for the kids that visit from years in the past who say \"You did not have that when we were here\"! \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the board games and books made possible by your donation enrich daily learning experiences and strengthen classroom community. Board games encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions, while books inspire curiosity and a love of reading. Kids chose them over iPads, which is fantastic from a tech-age group of kids. Together, these materials have created a more inclusive, engaging learning environment, and your generosity has made a lasting difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764739476081,"projectUrl":"project/help-4th-graders-have-a-great-year/9598863/","projectTitle":"Help 4th Graders Have a Great Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178655_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758125486717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178655"},{"teacherId":10178655,"projectId":9599090,"letterContent":"Legos have been such an amazing addition to my classroom because they support hands-on, student-centered learning. Through building and designing, students engage in critical thinking and problem-solving in a way that feels engaging and fun. Legos also encourage creativity, and allow students to work together. That was my hope when they were brought into my classroom, and I could not be happier. \r\n The look on their faces when they saw the cases open was priceless. They were upset that we could not open them right away during class. We got them and had a \"No-Tech\" Tuesday, and all they wanted to do was play with the Lego's. They were showing me ways of creativity that I have not seen before, and they have not stopped asking for them since then. We will be using them as much as we can, they were so engaged and I cannot thank you enough for letting that happen in my room. \r\n I am truly thankful that Legos have been provided for my classroom, as they have enhanced both academic learning and classroom culture. Students are more motivated and focused when using them, and they work hard in order to earn time to play with them. Having access to these materials allows me to create meaningful, interactive lessons that foster curiosity, teamwork, and confidence. I am grateful for the opportunity to provide my students with such a valuable resource that makes learning both purposeful and enjoyable. 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