{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Wylie Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1922931,"projectId":9590998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us make our community a more beautiful place. Before learning about the bird house, students learned all about birds needs and how they are specialized to meet their needs. As an intro into the second portion of the unit, students learn about birds who have needed human intervention to survive. They talk about Maggie (the one eyed peregrine falcon), Pale Male & Lola (the famous red tailed hawks from NYC), and Pierre (the penguin who lost his feathers) as if they are close friends. \r\n\r\nWhen they found out that they would get to be bird helpers by building bird houses for their homes in the community, the excitement was palpable. Every day was met with inquiries about the bird houses and high energy conversations about their plans for them. They have loved the opportunity to make a difference within their own neighborhoods for the animals they have come to care so much about. As teachers, watching them build, paint, and decorate was so rewarding, as we watched the perseverence, initiation, collaboration, and stewardship we taught them being used in real life. These bird houses are more than wood and paint. They are a gift of character and community engagement that will lead them into the brightest futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758221326841,"projectUrl":"project/home-tweet-home-building-nests-for-the/9590998/","projectTitle":"Home TWEET Home- Building Nests for the Birds We Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1922931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540413095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscollman"},{"teacherId":9063215,"projectId":9565886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that made it possible to add a new rug to our classroom. This rug has already become an important part of our learning space-providing a comfortable area for morning meetings, small-group instruction, and moments of calm throughout the day. \r\n\r\nYour kindness directly supports my students by helping create a welcoming and inclusive environment where they feel safe, focused, and ready to learn. It truly makes a difference, and I am deeply grateful for your support of our classroom and public education \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1762385633923,"projectUrl":"project/special-rug-special-education/9565886/","projectTitle":"Special Rug, Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wolfe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9063215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754706072182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063215"},{"teacherId":5673738,"projectId":9497098,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, these new resources have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With the addition of the headphones, cozy pillows for our classroom library, and books focused on social-emotional learning, my students now have a more supportive, engaging, and inclusive environment to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the headphones during independent work and small group rotations, which has helped them stay focused and work at their own pace without distractions. The pillows have transformed our classroom library into a welcoming, comfortable space where students are excited to read and spend quiet time. Our new social-emotional learning books have become an important part of our daily routine, helping students better understand their feelings, build empathy, and navigate challenges.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate and contagious. Students couldn't wait to try out the headphones, and many rushed to the library area to get comfortable with a book. There was a sense of pride and appreciation as they realized these special items were just for them.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during a recent reading block when students independently chose to sit in the library with pillows, fully immersed in their books, while others used headphones to listen and follow along. The calm, focused energy in the room was incredible and showed just how impactful these resources have been.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue integrating these tools into our daily instruction. Students will use the headphones for listening centers and personalized learning activities, while the library space will support both independent reading and small group discussions. Our social emotional learning books will guide meaningful conversations and activities that help students grow not just academically, but emotionally as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for your thoughtful contributions and for helping create a classroom where every student feels comfortable, supported, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1762385633994,"projectUrl":"project/room-thats-inviting-words-that-comfort/9497098/","projectTitle":"Room That's Inviting, Words That Comfort and Pages That empower.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5673738_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534003459969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5673738"},{"teacherId":10376016,"projectId":9968768,"letterContent":"A huge thank you for our new color printer! The color printer is a game changer for our Pre-K classroom. At this age, visuals are everything. Now I can print vibrant photos of my students, completed lesson plans, colorful labels for our classroom, and literacy games. Your generosity is helping us build a bright and inviting world for these kids!\r\n Because of your kindness, our classroom has turned into a print rich environment. Your goodness is directly impacting our daily lessons and helping these little learners thrive. Thank you for making our classroom a more colorful place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1772633433135,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-our-classroom/9968768/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Durham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10376016_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767299040329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10376016"},{"teacherId":6736762,"projectId":9895613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! My students were absolutely thrilled when they saw the zebra keychains. We used them to celebrate Rare Disease Day, and it was a powerful moment of connection as we discussed the \"zebra\" symbol for rare diseases. The kids immediately clipped them onto their backpacks with so much pride!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the cleaning wipes have been a total game-changer in our art class. Our \"messy learning moments\" are much more manageable now that students can quickly clean their tables and supplies. Having these resources allows us to focus more on creativity and less on the cleanup stress. Thank you for making our classroom a brighter, cleaner, and more inclusive place!","fullyFundedDate":1770765419922,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-messy-learning-moments/9895613/","projectTitle":"Support Our Messy Learning Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDermitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6736762_orig.jpg?crop=309,309,x309,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566396463084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6736762"},{"teacherId":10376016,"projectId":9968558,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity! I am using my kidney table everyday for small groups, art activities, and when I work wirh children on an individual basis. \r\n\r\nIt has made such a difference when communicating with my students. \r\n\r\nThey are now able to focus during small group. This table looks so nice in my classroom! I am excited to use it everyday! When my students first saw the table, they were so glad to be able to use it. I also include the table as a place for my children to use manipulatives. Thank you again for all you do to make teaching more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1770392872682,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-pre-k-small-group-instruction/9968558/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Pre-K Small Group Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Durham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10376016_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767299040329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10376016"},{"teacherId":4403885,"projectId":9831395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous DonorsChoose donation of a kidney table for our classroom. Your support has made an immediate and noticeable difference—our students absolutely love gathering around it. The unique shape allows them to sit comfortably and maintain proper posture, giving them a learning space that feels inviting, supportive, and just right for their growing bodies.\r\nThis table has already become the heart of our small‑group work. The students are more engaged, more focused, and truly excited to learn in this new setup. Your kindness has created an environment where they can collaborate, feel confident, and thrive every day. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you've made on their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1762385633077,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-literal-support-a-table/9831395/","projectTitle":"We Need Literal Support- A Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sopel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4403885_orig.jpg?crop=381,381,x64,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760624837884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4403885"},{"teacherId":8495069,"projectId":9952432,"letterContent":"My students have really enjoyed using the ice cream uppercase and lowercase letter matching and the beginning sound sort independently during interest area time. Once I modeled how to use the letter ice cream cones students were able to use them themselves.\r\n\r\nMy students were super excited to see all the new literacy activities when I opened the boxes. \r\n\r\nI am going to use these materials to help students learn their uppercase letters, lowercase letter and letter sounds. Students who know all their letters and letter sounds I will work on beginning sounds of words. Thank you so much for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765984367457,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-letters/9952432/","projectTitle":"Let’s Learn Letters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMannis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8495069_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724448295116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8495069"},{"teacherId":1562935,"projectId":9768711,"letterContent":"My students have been very creative with the Bristle Blocks and the Lincoln Logs. I grew up playing with these same toys as a child. It gives me great pleasure to see my students using their imagination and creativity as they create cars, boats, planes, and houses with the Bristle Blocks. Watching my students read the instructions on how to build structures with the Lincoln Logs shows they understand that print has meaning and how to use it to help them with building.\r\n\r\nThe cash register is a perfect addition to our Dramatic Play center. The students often dress up, make a car with the chairs so they can drive to the store. Now, they have money and a cash register to use for the store. Currently we have an Ice Cream Shop in Dramatic Play. The students are able to use the money and cash register to buy ice cream.\r\n\r\nPlay is definitely the work of a child. These materials help my students with their hands-on work.","fullyFundedDate":1760654671454,"projectUrl":"project/using-bristle-blocks-and-lincoln-logs-to/9768711/","projectTitle":"Using Bristle Blocks and Lincoln Logs to Learn Engineering Principles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1562935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506536232509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1562935"},{"teacherId":1562935,"projectId":9779454,"letterContent":"The moment the water table arrived, there was a lot of excitement in our classroom. My students were absolutely thrilled to see such a fun, hands-on resource added to our learning environment, and they couldn't wait to dive in\r\n\r\nWe have used the water table for many different activities. The students were able to retell the story of The Gingerbread Man by using props to build a raft for the Gingerbread Man so he could cross the river without being eaten by the fox. I also added foam blocks designed for water play during our Buildings Study. Currently, we have Sink and Float Alphabet, Number, and Shape balls to help students learn new vocabulary. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have a dedicated space to explore, discover, and learn through play. Thank you for making these \"waves\" of learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1762385634129,"projectUrl":"project/making-waves-in-learning/9779454/","projectTitle":"Making Waves in Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1562935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506536232509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1562935"},{"teacherId":1562935,"projectId":9609150,"letterContent":"My students were very excited when I introduced the story telling props for Pete the Cat Rocking in His School Shoes and Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes. We have read both of the books. With these materials, the students have been able to retell the stories. Being able to do this has help improve thier reading comprehension skills. \r\n\r\nThe story telling puppets have also been popular with my students. They are able to physically manipulate the character puppets while retelling the stories. I have also noticed the students using the characters to make up a different version of the story. \r\n\r\nThese materials have improved vocabulary, speaking, and comprehension skills. We are very grateful to have the new materials in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758203011549,"projectUrl":"project/once-upon-a-story-kit/9609150/","projectTitle":"Once Upon a Story Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1562935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506536232509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1562935"},{"teacherId":1562935,"projectId":9807250,"letterContent":"The colorful new rug is a perfect addition to our classroom library center. It gives the library center a well-defined space and adds a cozy feeling. The students like to sit on the rug to read books or play literacy games. They also talk about the designs on the rug which helps build their vocabulary and conversational skills. \r\n\r\nI put the pencil grips on the pencils and colored pencils in my writing center. After showing the students how to place their fingers in the grip, they are able to do it independently. Several of the students have improved their writing skills by using a pencil grip. It is my hope that the students are able to maintain an appropriate pencil grasp when they are not using the pencil grip. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, we appreciate you supporting the learning efforts in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762385633563,"projectUrl":"project/a-soft-spot-for-learning-and-friendship/9807250/","projectTitle":"A Soft Spot for Learning and Friendship","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1562935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506536232509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1562935"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1626","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":535,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.9,"schoolId":1626,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lake Wylie Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lake Wylie Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-district/lake-wylie-elementary-school/1626"}