{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Columbus School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8460769,"projectId":9052163,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation towards the sand and water table toy for my pre-kindergarten classroom. Your contribution will not only enhance our learning environment but also provide endless opportunities for imaginative play and exploration. The joy that these toys will bring to my students is immeasurable, as they will engage in creative activities that foster their development and social skills. I can already envision the laughter and excitement as they dig, pour, and create in the sand and water, making memories that will last for years.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to us, and it truly makes a difference in the lives of these young learners. By investing in their playtime, you are helping to cultivate their curiosity and love for learning. I am excited to see how they will interact with the new toys, discovering new concepts and building friendships along the way. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity; it is greatly appreciated by both me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1745846954251,"projectUrl":"project/sand-and-water-table-fun/9052163/","projectTitle":"Sand and Water Table Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Floyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8460769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709824106663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8460769"},{"teacherId":8460769,"projectId":9044896,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to my reading center. Your support means the world to us, and it will have a lasting impact on the lives of my pre-kindergarten students. The books you provided will not only enrich their learning experience but also ignite a lifelong love for reading. Each story will open up new worlds for them, fostering their imagination and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThe joy that these books will bring to my students is immeasurable. As they explore the colorful pages and engaging narratives, they will develop essential literacy skills that will serve them well throughout their educational journey. I can already envision their faces lighting up as they discover new characters and adventures, creating cherished memories that will last for years. Your contribution is not just a donation; it is an investment in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1746553757298,"projectUrl":"project/reading-center-for-pre-k/9044896/","projectTitle":"Reading Center for Pre-k","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Floyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8460769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709824106663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8460769"},{"teacherId":8460769,"projectId":9038797,"letterContent":"Introducing math concepts to preschoolers using the new resources has been an exciting and rewarding experience in our classroom. The children's eyes lit up with curiosity and wonder as they explored the colorful, tactile manipulatives like counting bears, geometric shape sets, and number puzzles. These hands-on materials make abstract mathematical ideas concrete and tangible for young learners. One project we recently embarked on involved using the counting bears to teach one-to-one correspondence, a foundational skill for understanding quantity. The students eagerly lined up the bears, counting each one as they placed them in a row. This simple yet powerful activity helped solidify their grasp of numbers and laid the groundwork for more complex math down the road. Going forward, we plan to expand on this by having the children sort and classify the bears by color and size, introducing them to early data analysis and logical reasoning. Seeing the joy of discovery on their faces as they play with these tools and build their mathematical knowledge is truly gratifying. We are so grateful to our donors for providing these invaluable resources that are helping instill a love of learning and a strong foundation in math for our youngest students.","fullyFundedDate":1741387988689,"projectUrl":"project/math-for-pre-k/9038797/","projectTitle":"Math for Pre-k","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Floyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8460769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709824106663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8460769"},{"teacherId":8460769,"projectId":9052239,"letterContent":"Reading diversity books with preschoolers helps introduce young children to a wide range of cultures, family structures, abilities and experiences that may be different from their own. These books featuring diverse characters and storylines promote empathy, inclusivity and open-mindedness. As the children explore the vivid illustrations and listen to the engaging narratives, they begin to understand that there are many ways of being in this world, and that those differences should be celebrated. During story time, the students are captivated, eagerly pointing out interesting details in the pictures and asking thoughtful questions. Seeing themselves represented in books builds self-esteem and sends the powerful message that everyone's story matters. The discussions we have after reading these books encourage the children to share their own experiences and learn from each other's perspectives, planting the early seeds of respect for diversity. 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They couldn't wait to dive in and start exploring the different roles and scenarios.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite dramatic play moments so far has been setting up a pretend restaurant. The kids eagerly donned aprons and chef's hats, ready to whip up culinary creations in the play kitchen. They took turns being the chef, waiter, and customers, writing out menus, taking orders, and serving up delectable toy food. It was heartwarming to watch them collaborate, negotiate roles, and engage in rich dialogues as they immersed themselves in the restaurant world. This type of imaginative play not only fosters creativity but also helps develop crucial social-emotional skills like cooperation, communication, and empathy.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to integrate dramatic play even further into our curricular themes. As we explore community helpers, the children will have opportunities to become firefighters, police officers, teachers, and doctors, using the new props and costumes to bring these roles to life. Through dramatic play, they'll gain a deeper understanding of the important work these professionals do and how they contribute to our society. We'll also encourage the children to reflect on their dramatic play experiences during circle time, sharing stories and insights to reinforce learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support in bringing these incredible dramatic play resources to our classroom. Your investment in our students' early education is truly making a difference, sparking their imaginations and setting the stage for a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1733283290230,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-is-the-key-to-learning/8730028/","projectTitle":"Imagination Is the Key to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Floyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8460769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709824106663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8460769"},{"teacherId":8557350,"projectId":8641578,"letterContent":"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Words can't describe how this calming corner and the materials that this project has created such a warm and comfortable space for my students. The music, soft lights and the reading materials have been a life saver, when they want to escape for a short moment, they were able to do just that. Seeing them enjoy the moments in the calming corner was a relief for me. Once they return from the calming corner they were able to finish their assignments with ease. Again, on behalf of my students we Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1723725187255,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-wellness/8641578/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Wellness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8557350_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720525559337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8557350"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2531","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":782,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"35.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":60.2,"schoolId":2531,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Columbus School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Columbus School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/columbus-county-schools/cerro-gordo-elementary-school/2531"}