{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Graham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9355162,"projectId":9408671,"letterContent":"Once again, thank you so much for the rolling desk. The students have enjoyed having the support staff in the hallways. We have seen many students become more comfortable at school and more open to using positive social skills. At first, the students didn't understand the purpose of support staff being in the common areas of the school, but now they love it. They love to stop and tell us about their day and what they are learning in class. \r\n\r\nIt has also worked as an instant de-escalation intervention. Students know we are in the hallways or close by, so they choose to come talk to us before escalating more. The next step is to review data to see the actual impact of Rolling with Support.","fullyFundedDate":1751373471837,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-with-support/9408671/","projectTitle":"Rolling with Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chatman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355162"},{"teacherId":5580098,"projectId":9438506,"letterContent":"This project went beyond creating colorful t-shirts—it built confidence, teamwork, and creativity in every child. The tie-dye activity gave students the chance to collaborate, problem-solve, and express themselves through art. Each shirt became a symbol of their success and teamwork, a wearable reminder of what they achieved together.\r\n\r\nBy blending artistry with science, students gained hands-on experience in experimenting with colors, patterns, and design. The process helped develop fine motor skills, patience, and attention to detail—skills that extended well beyond the classroom. Most importantly, students left with a sense of pride and ownership in their creations.\r\n\r\nThe project also fostered community and school spirit, as students proudly wore their tie-dye shirts, showing off their individuality while being part of a united group.\r\n\r\nIn addition, materials like Skittles and cups will be used throughout the year for fun and engaging \"Minute to Win It\" challenges. These activities built camaraderie, resilience, and joy throughout the school year, keeping students motivated and connected.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students not only enjoyed a fun and memorable experience but also built teamwork, creativity, and lifelong skills in the process.","fullyFundedDate":1755520435822,"projectUrl":"project/team-building-minute-to-win-it/9438506/","projectTitle":"Team Building & Minute to Win It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5580098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694200570542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5580098"},{"teacherId":3683032,"projectId":8917499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! \r\n\r\nThe students were very excited when we received our whiteboards and clipboards. Before your donation, the students had to share whiteboards, so it meant so much to them to each have a personal whiteboard that they could keep in their desk just for them to use. We used them every single school day, multiple times a day. I can't thank you enough for making learning more efficient in our classroom. Each student having their own whiteboard, marker, and eraser made it easy and efficient for the entire class to be engaged at once. \r\n\r\nThe colorful clipboards were a special treat. They allowed for students to work in small groups with each other in other locations around the classroom and work closer to the teacher on the carpet so they were distracted less. The clipboards also allowed for us to do explorations outside and work in other parts of the school.\r\n\r\nStudents need to be engaged for them to learn. These whiteboards and clipboards helped increase engagement in my classroom and I thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1735827780564,"projectUrl":"project/using-art-to-show-our-learning/8917499/","projectTitle":"Using Art to Show Our Learning!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lineberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3683032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727465522178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3683032"},{"teacherId":9925869,"projectId":9117473,"letterContent":"In March our average attendance rate was 90.7%. After using the incentives on the attendance cart, the attendance grew in 2 months by .2%. We saw the students take ownership of their attendance. Many students were reminded of the incentives and they would regularly ask about it. I think they got to see their success in real time by having the opportunity to have their name called and visit the cart. \r\n\r\nThank you for incredible opportunity to allow the students to earn a tangible incentive they can readily work toward. It teaches them responsibility and accountability.","fullyFundedDate":1739992674318,"projectUrl":"project/shop-the-attendance-cart/9117473/","projectTitle":"Shop the Attendance Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WILKINSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925869"},{"teacherId":5580098,"projectId":9088794,"letterContent":"The \"seed to table\" class garden, is crucial for fostering hands-on learning, promoting healthy eating habits, and connecting individuals with the natural world. It provides a living lab for science, math, and humanities, while also teaching valuable life skills like patience, hard work, and appreciation for nature. \r\nBenefits of a Seed to Table Class Garden:\r\nEducational:\r\n\r\nIt offers a real-world, interdisciplinary learning environment where students can engage with science (plant life cycles), math (measuring, calculating yields), and humanities (cultural traditions surrounding food). \r\nHealth and Nutrition:\r\n\r\nStudents learn about where their food comes from, develop a greater appreciation for fresh, healthy produce, and are more likely to try new foods. \r\nLife Skills:\r\n\r\nGardening teaches valuable life skills like patience, hard work, teamwork, and problem-solving. It also fosters a sense of responsibility for the environment. \r\nCommunity Building:\r\n\r\nClass gardens can serve as a hub for community engagement, bringing families and neighbors together around shared interests and a love for gardening and healthy eating. \r\nEnvironmental Awareness:\r\n\r\nStudents learn about the importance of sustainable practices, the impact of food production on the environment, and the interconnectedness of nature.","fullyFundedDate":1738767602022,"projectUrl":"project/seed-to-table-class-garden/9088794/","projectTitle":"Seed to Table Class Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5580098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694200570542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5580098"},{"teacherId":5580098,"projectId":8939470,"letterContent":"ClassDojo rewards are crucial for creating a positive and engaging learning environment by motivating students through positive reinforcement, fostering a sense of accomplishment, and promoting student growth. They act as a system where students can earn points for demonstrating desired behaviors and can redeem these points for rewards. This system helps teachers manage classroom behavior, increase student engagement, and provide parents with insight into their child's progress. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1741380885353,"projectUrl":"project/class-dojo-incentives/8939470/","projectTitle":"Class Dojo Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5580098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694200570542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5580098"},{"teacherId":2359571,"projectId":9107778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! There are not enough words to express the gratitude that I have for all the generous donations. Because of the gift you gave we were able to have a night filled with lots of fun for the amazing families at my school. Every student and their families were able to win prizes at our BINGO Night because of your gift!\r\n\r\nI believe that it is important to find great, positive ways for families and schools to come together and your gift helped us complete that mission during our BINGO Night.\r\n\r\nThank you again and again for your very generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1739803237877,"projectUrl":"project/bingo-brings-families-together/9107778/","projectTitle":"BINGO Brings Families Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2359571_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510360936172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taylor-library"},{"teacherId":9585539,"projectId":9149826,"letterContent":"My students are becoming better readers with the daily use of the literacy resources you donated!! In my reading small groups, my students have been able to increase their reading fluency. I have used the alphabet games in tutoring with my kindergarten students as well as our literacy small groups and it's kept my students engaged and eager to learn! They actually ask to do letters with me now because they want to play these games! Thank you so much for exciting these little learners and being a big part of their reading growth!","fullyFundedDate":1741825822498,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-our-literacy/9149826/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Our Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scaturchio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9585539"},{"teacherId":5900534,"projectId":9202165,"letterContent":"You have made all of our first graders so happy with the success of the Easter egg hunt. I hope to continue to do this many more times down the road. With your support and commitment our students were able to shine and grow. Also they worked ten times harder because they knew with their prize was going to be when they met their goal. Thank you so much for all of your support and helping us give our students the best Easter egg hunt. The students truly enjoyed it and was very appreciative and thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1743079858548,"projectUrl":"project/easter-egg-hunt-more/9202165/","projectTitle":"Easter Egg Hunt & More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5900534_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727530679417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jassieb"},{"teacherId":9355162,"projectId":8918645,"letterContent":"The students at North Graham were excited to see all the items in their classroom Regulation Stations. When they saw the stations set up in their rooms, their excitement increased. They were eager to learn about the tools in their kits. \r\n\r\nSelf-regulation has become an important skill in the classroom, and that is due to the Regulation Stations created by your donations. Positive student behavior has increased and achievement is increasing. Self-regulation will be a lifelong and beneficial skill taught through the Regulation Station at our school for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1733233762589,"projectUrl":"project/make-a-stop-at-the-regulation-station/8918645/","projectTitle":"Make a Stop at the Regulation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chatman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355162"},{"teacherId":5580098,"projectId":8995087,"letterContent":"Students were so excited when they saw all the Science resources that we acquired. They simply love hands on learning. This meant the world to them. \r\n\r\nMy students have really benefitted from the resources that we have obtained for our Science kit. We have incorporated these items in our lessons. For example the weather tools kit was used to make weather instruments, students put together puzzle pieces to create a water cycle puzzle and they made a 3D abs 2D model of a water cycle for our weather unit. These activities were engaging and reinforced concepts learned.\r\n\r\nStudents enjoyed creating the dinosaur terrarium. They worked together to arrange all the parts. They watched seeds grow into grass. This was a part of our ecosystem \r\nlesson. Students also used the ecosystems cards to create food chains and food webs.\r\n\r\nStudents used the Human body models during our lesson on learning about the inside of humans. \r\n\r\nStudents earned Medals and trophies for their hard work in Science class. They were so excited.\r\n\r\nOur next step us to create a class garden at school Seeds to Table Class Garden. Starting a class garden provides a hands-on learning environment where students can directly experience the life cycle of plants, fostering a deeper understanding of science and nature while also promoting healthy eating habits, environmental awareness, responsibility, and a sense of community within the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1734444278992,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-experiments/8995087/","projectTitle":"Hands on Science Experiments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5580098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694200570542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5580098"},{"teacherId":2359571,"projectId":8455007,"letterContent":"I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for your support of schools like mine. The goal of this project was to promote positive behavior and foster teamwork among my students and the resources provided have significantly contributed to this goal.\r\n\r\nThe focus of the point-earning jars centered on three key principles: \"Being Responsible, Being Respectful, and Being Safe.\" Additionally, there was a bonus point system during December and January, encouraging 85% or more of the class to check out books from the library. It was rewarding to witness students visibly engaged as they filled their jar together with their peers. Their eagerness to earn points was evident, and they actively encouraged one another to make good choices too.\r\n\r\nAn added benefit of the jars has been the opportunity for classes to earn rewards, with UNO being particularly popular. Once a jar is filled, the class empties it and starts over, which has motivated them to maintain their efforts in anticipation of further prizes. In the future I plan to introduce smaller stars as a challenge for those classes that quickly fill their jar, along with more demanding bonus tasks.\r\n\r\nIn conclusion, I would like to extend a heartfelt \"THANK YOU!\" Your generous contribution will not only have a lasting impact for the remainder of this school year but will also benefit students in the years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1726595948277,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-things-are-going-to-happen/8455007/","projectTitle":"Amazing Things Are Going to Happen!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2359571_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510360936172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taylor-library"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2214","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":351,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":68.3,"schoolId":2214,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Graham Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North Graham Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/alamance-burlington-school-system/north-graham-elementary-school/2214"}