{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arthur W Edwards Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10191842,"projectId":9627773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cotton candy and bubble wrap! Your support turned an ordinary week into something unforgettable. On Cotton Candy Day, I may have briefly held the title of \"favorite teacher,\" though my colleagues were understandably less enthusiastic about receiving a parade of sugar-powered students afterward. Thankfully, peace was restored with a few well-timed bags of cotton candy for the staff.\r\n\r\nWhat began as a day quickly expanded into a full week of hands-on learning, giving every student in the school a chance to participate. Students discovered that cotton candy was once a luxury treat in the 1800s, reserved for those who could afford it, and that it wasn't until the Chicago World's Fair that it became more widely accessible. They were especially fascinated to learn that today's machines are still remarkably similar to the original design. We even have enough supplies left to bring the experience back at the end of the year, and we're aiming for a repeat performance without accidentally triggering the fire alarm this time.\r\n\r\nBubble Wrap Day brought its own kind of excitement. Students were surprised to learn that bubble wrap was originally invented in the 1960s as a 3D wallpaper...an idea that didn't quite stick. Thanks to IBM, it found its true calling as packing material. Of course, when you give bubble wrap to a classroom of 30 students, it quickly turns into a symphony of popping. At one point, the noise level even prompted a visit from our School Resource Officer, just to be sure everything was under control.\r\n\r\nIt was a joyful, engaging week filled with curiosity, laughter, and memorable learning moments. Thank you for helping create experiences that make our classroom a place students are excited to be. Your generosity truly made an impact.","fullyFundedDate":1764883818329,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-is-a-holiday/9627773/","projectTitle":"Every Day Is a Holiday!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSousa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10191842_orig.jpg?crop=1296,1296,x127,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775516286087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10191842"},{"teacherId":10462062,"projectId":10148253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my first-year classroom library. Your donation has truly made a difference, and my students are already excited to dive into these new books!\r\n\r\nMany of these texts, especially the Eric Carle books, will be used in our upcoming spring reading lessons over the next two weeks. Each day, we will read a new story and focus on important skills such as understanding story elements, identifying the lesson or message, and engaging in meaningful discussions. These books help students build comprehension, vocabulary, and a love for reading.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an interactive and joyful experience. We gather together during morning meetings and at the end of the day to listen to stories, share our thoughts, and make connections to our own lives. Students are encouraged to ask questions, discuss the characters, and reflect on what they have learned.\r\nSome of my students have already shared their excitement many love the firefly story because it lights up, and others are especially drawn to the tortoise because I love turtles!\r\n\r\nIn addition, books like Ohana Means Family, Fill a Bucket, and Sticks and Stones will support our social-emotional learning during reading carpet time. These stories help us build a classroom community centered on kindness, empathy, and understanding.\r\nMy students are especially excited because many of these books are hardcover and at their reading level, allowing them to enjoy them independently as well. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a classroom where reading is meaningful, engaging, and fun. Your generosity is inspiring a lifelong love of learning in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773765875292,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-stock-my-first-classroom-library/10148253/","projectTitle":"Help Me Stock My First Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10462062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773350242192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10462062"},{"teacherId":3864164,"projectId":9539965,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous contribution to our Cushion Cruiser project. Your support has made a significant difference, allowing us to provide designated seating areas within our library. As a result, our seating is now organized and accessible, enhancing the overall environment for students. They can easily find and return the seats to their proper location after use. This transformation has created a warm and inviting atmosphere, making our library a more comfortable and welcoming space for everyone. We deeply appreciate your commitment to supporting our educational community.","fullyFundedDate":1764788892328,"projectUrl":"project/cushion-cruiser/9539965/","projectTitle":"Cushion Cruiser","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3864164_orig.jpg?crop=1738,1738,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689083249388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-santos"},{"teacherId":4257393,"projectId":9802439,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation for our classroom iPad storage units! These units will allow us to be more organized and independent as students learn to put their iPads away, get them when it is time to use them, and charge them as needed. \r\nWith 21 students in class, we have many iPads to store and charge. Often, this is chaotic when everyone is trying to find or return them at the same time. Charging ports/stations allow us to better access space to charge and store them without having the teacher facilitate the organization each time. Thank you again for the donation that allows us to be more independent kindergarteners.","fullyFundedDate":1760654611338,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-our-ipads/9802439/","projectTitle":"A Place for Our iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Y.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4257393_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521313425761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mistyyost"},{"teacherId":7071559,"projectId":9656962,"letterContent":"First and foremost I wanted to thank each and everyone of you that donated to my classroom. The continued support from the community is a blessing and does not go unnoticed. The impact that you all have made in helping fund the project is something that our class will forever be grateful for. \r\n\r\nThe center items help each student learn in their unique way. Our class thrives on hands on materials. The children love to learn but this has now made it even more exciting for them. \r\n\r\nThe lights in the classroom can be very bright and bother a few of our students. However, since the donation for the lamps, the students have been happier and calmer. They love the \"cozy\" feeling of the lights off and using the lamps. \r\nThank you for all that you have done for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764217340690,"projectUrl":"project/center-fun/9656962/","projectTitle":"Center Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7071559_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x35,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601046275037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7071559"},{"teacherId":5973814,"projectId":9382724,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you once again for supporting our classroom! We appreciate it so so much. All of our supplies that we have gotten have been used with a purpose in mind. We use our supplies every day and in every way. They love keeping everything in their learning tools pouch. It helps them stay organized. When they come to the carpet, they always bring their pouch tools with them. We use whiteboard and the pouches at every lesson. This organizational tool has really impacted our classroom. Thank you so much for the generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1754006470263,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time-learning-pouches/9382724/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time Learning Pouches","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. HAMric","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5973814_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607005921694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5973814"},{"teacherId":4257393,"projectId":9541855,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to our classroom dramatic play area! The students are thrilled with the new additions, such as the telephone, dolls, and vet station! The students have had a great time using their imagination and playing with all the new items. I particularly love the shelf to organize and store all the items for the kids to use when they are playing. \r\nDramatic play items are becoming harder to find in kindergarten, as time does not allow for free play. I've made it my mission to try to incorporate this important part of learning into our day at least a few times a week. Writing ideas such as shopping lists and vet orders, communication opportunities such as kitchen and phone, and imagination-free play are all great ways for students to learn as they play! Donations such as yours help fund these items that are so useful in a kindergarten setting.","fullyFundedDate":1757545025980,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-in-kindergarten/9541855/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Y.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4257393_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521313425761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mistyyost"},{"teacherId":4257393,"projectId":9353501,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to our class project! We are working on independence and learning through play as we navigate kindergarten and all the learning that goes with it! Stem activities such as magnet tiles, blocks, and stem kits allow us to learn hands-on, either in free exploration time or when given a challenge to think and work through. \r\nOur students were excited to see new activities to use and share. So far we have used them during morning free time, station rotations with challenges, and when we've had time to work together in groups. We look forward to using the materials all year long as we integrate challenges and independence!","fullyFundedDate":1754324224157,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-kinder/9353501/","projectTitle":"Creativity in Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Y.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4257393_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521313425761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mistyyost"},{"teacherId":8514432,"projectId":9384464,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom this year!\r\nAs a class, we've been learning how to identify and express our feelings and emotions. One of the tools we've used is a book we read together, along with the Spot stuffed animals, which have helped us recognize and understand the different emotions we might be feeling.\r\nFrom day one, these resources have made a big impact. Students use the classroom mirror to look at their facial expressions and compare them to the Spot characters to help identify how they're feeling. It's been a powerful and engaging way for them to build emotional awareness.\r\nWe're still waiting for our new rug—unfortunately, the first one was lost in transit. However, the team at DonorsChoose has been very supportive and is working with me to ensure it arrives soon.\r\nThe students are so excited about the new rug and can't wait to enjoy it together during our learning time.\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom a safe, supportive, and joyful place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1748804950426,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-equitable-space-for-every-le/9384464/","projectTitle":"Creating an Equitable Space for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Queen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8514432_orig.jpg?crop=984,983,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748480494265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8514432"},{"teacherId":7071559,"projectId":9348629,"letterContent":"I wanted to take the time to personally thank each and everyone of you for your generous donation. The impact that these materials have made for my classroom are more than I could have ever asked for. The students were so excited to see all the new learning materials and were eager to use them. \r\n\r\nThe organizational caddy's that are on their desks are amazing. It helps with keeping all their items that are needed throughout the day in one area. The soft sensory cushions, now these have been a God send. Each student is eager to sit and listen to stories, lessons and other students while sitting on them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for everything you all have done for my classroom and students.","fullyFundedDate":1755723391775,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-learning/9348629/","projectTitle":"A World of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7071559_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x35,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601046275037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7071559"},{"teacherId":3864164,"projectId":9166129,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my gratitude for your generous donation towards the purchase of printing filament for our 3D printer. Your support plays a crucial role in enhancing our educational resources and providing our students with hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nI am currently in the process of developing lesson plans that will integrate the use of the 3D printer into our curriculum for the upcoming school year. This exciting addition promises to inspire our students as they transform their ideas and designs into tangible creations. I am confident the addition will foster creativity and innovation among our learners.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your invaluable contribution. Your commitment to supporting education is truly appreciated, and it will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on our students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746818179400,"projectUrl":"project/making-3d-fun/9166129/","projectTitle":"Making 3D Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3864164_orig.jpg?crop=1738,1738,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689083249388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-santos"},{"teacherId":5973814,"projectId":6512307,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you once again for supporting our classroom! We appreciate it so so much. All of our flexible seating that we have gotten have been used with a purpose in mind. We use our comfy flexible seating every day and in every way. They love sitting in their stools and ottomans. It helps them stay focused to their work and get the wiggles out at the same time. When they come to the classroom, they have so many different choices for their seats. They absolutely love all the choices. Thank you so much for the generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1665594544040,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-collaborators-for-social-emotions/6512307/","projectTitle":"Comfy Collaborators for Social Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. HAMric","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5973814_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607005921694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5973814"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2573","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":490,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":57.1,"schoolId":2573,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arthur W Edwards Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arthur W Edwards Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/craven-county-school-district/arthur-w-edwards-elementary-school/2573"}