{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walter G. Byers Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10585790,"projectId":10465126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project through DonorsChoose! Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students and have helped us continue to touch young minds and inspire a love for learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have the supplies they need to learn, grow, create, and explore new possibilities. They absolutely love their new supplies! Seeing their excitement and enthusiasm reminds me of how important it is to provide students with the resources and environment they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped create a clean, safe, welcoming, and organized classroom environment that is conducive to learning. With these essential supplies, our students can focus more on learning, building confidence, developing their skills, and reaching their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in their future. Your generosity extends far beyond classroom supplies, it sends a powerful message to our children that they are valued, supported, and worthy of every opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for being a part of our learning journey. Thank you for helping us make a positive and lasting impact, one young mind at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1787585504880,"projectUrl":"project/learning-made-easy-resources-for-young/10465126/","projectTitle":"Learning Made Easy: Resources for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10585790"},{"teacherId":10289768,"projectId":10397272,"letterContent":"Am truly happy with this project and my student as well. When my students saw all the snack and other materials I got they were excited. Because majority of them don't have snack for snack break. We get lunch early so after recess I gave them 10 mins snack break, amd they are happy to get something to eat before the next lesson.\r\nIn our class we are currently working on our magnificent thing and my student make bathroom passes, pencil holder and mail box for the class, the colored paper was a big help and the marker, glue. So far I used to lysol to keep my classroom germs free especially now with the change of climate kids coming in with cold, I spray in the morning when the go to lunch. And airfreshner keep the classroom smelling good and the pencil holder i got I used for classrooms tools pencil , crayon, scissor, marker and glue for each table. All the material I got I have been using. Thank a lot .","fullyFundedDate":1787585348217,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-classroom/10397272/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10289768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772239769007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10289768"},{"teacherId":9200434,"projectId":9672044,"letterContent":"Students light up the moment they walk into the classroom and see the bean bags and light filters you helped provide. I've heard, \"Oh shoot, we got bean bags!\" at the start of every new class, a true testament to the excitement they bring.\r\n\r\nThese aren't just comfortable seats; they are a powerful incentive. Students earn time in the bean bags during independent work when they've exhibited \"bean bag behavior\" during instruction. This means they are expected to uphold discussion norms, work collaboratively, and show deep respect for the learning environment. We also use the bean bags during content review as the \"hot seat,\" where students step up to answer a rapid-fire series of questions with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing this catalyst for growth and engagement in my classroom. Your generosity has proven to be a secret weapon for students who are repeatedly disengaged and a wonderful boost on days when a student might just need a fresh start.","fullyFundedDate":1764679698447,"projectUrl":"project/glowing-and-growing-under-the-sea/9672044/","projectTitle":"Glowing and Growing Under the Sea","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9200434_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732495142100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200434"},{"teacherId":7599653,"projectId":10269097,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for donating to my classroom this past spring. I was able to add on two lifetime sports to the curriculum here at Byers on top of having a massive GLOW PARTY. With your help, I darkened the gym and students came to \"Byers Lanes\" for Cosmic Bowling Glow Party!\r\n\r\nYou were also able to support Field Day this year with your donations. As we know Charlotte get HOT in June, you helped provide water and snacks so kids could safely enjoy the day!\r\n\r\nThank you all so much for supporting me and the kids!","fullyFundedDate":1778189692470,"projectUrl":"project/epic-field-day-and-glow-party/10269097/","projectTitle":"Epic Field Day and Glow Party","teacherDisplayName":"Coach DB","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7599653_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778168727067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7599653"},{"teacherId":3554418,"projectId":9599069,"letterContent":"Thank you for the sand and water table for my Pre-K Class. They continue to enjoy endless experiences. My students like pouring, measuring, and splashing water. The endless possibilities of guessing and the hands-on experiences were priceless.\r\n\r\nThe water-play experiences encouraged friendships with their peers. My students worked together to solve problems, they took turns and talked about what worked and what went wrong.\r\n\r\nMost important the water activities help to build their fine motor coordination, cognitive, and social development. The classroom environment determines the success of students. Thank you again for donating the water table for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1759258701931,"projectUrl":"project/dig-splash-explore/9599069/","projectTitle":"Dig, Splash, Explore!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Surles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3554418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459299414556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3554418"},{"teacherId":10289768,"projectId":9796532,"letterContent":"My student and my self has been very greatful for the the resource we received, especially the laminator and the sleeve came just in time when we need it to for preparation of small group materials that can be reuse .\r\nThe snacks were a great help when the children get a snacks break and didn't have any snack and they were able to get a snack they were so happy. \r\nThe candy are use as a reward whenever they do something or behave in an appropriate manner. \r\nThey love everything they received, but I was not too keen in giving them peanut butter.","fullyFundedDate":1764679698004,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-class-meaningful-experie/9796532/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Class Meaningful Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10289768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772239769007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10289768"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1694","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":285,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":75,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"7.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.7,"schoolId":1694,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Walter G. 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