{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stedman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":638911,"projectId":9221350,"letterContent":"Have you ever used Wikki Stix before? My students absolutely love them! These colorful, bendable wax sticks are easy to shape, cut, and reuse, which makes them a perfect tool for young artists. They stick to paper without glue, so students can focus on creativity instead of mess. One of our favorite lessons involves drawing a self-portrait using a single continuous line, then tracing over it with Wikki Stix to add texture and dimension. This process encourages problem-solving, fine motor skills, and confidence in creative expression. Thanks to your generous support, my students can continue exploring art in fun, hands-on ways that bring their imagination to life!","fullyFundedDate":1743548977571,"projectUrl":"project/wikki-stix/9221350/","projectTitle":"Wikki Stix","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525271088067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsart"},{"teacherId":638911,"projectId":9144300,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love creating with Kwik Stix tempera paint sticks! These bold, vibrant colors bring instant excitement to our art room, and the quick-drying formula lets students layer, blend, and explore freely. This year, we used them to create Impressionist-style still-life paintings, and the results were stunning! Their colorful masterpieces received many compliments at our school-wide art show. Because black and red are used so often, they run out quickly. With your support, we can restock these essential colors so students can continue expressing themselves through vibrant, creative artwork all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1743175919789,"projectUrl":"project/kwik-stix/9144300/","projectTitle":"Kwik Stix","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525271088067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsart"},{"teacherId":638911,"projectId":9263642,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our artists now have the perfect pair: Sharpie markers and sturdy card stock! Together they make bold, lasting creations possible. The smooth ink glides across the thick paper, giving every student confidence to experiment with line, pattern, and design. No more flimsy paper or fading markers—these supplies help young artists create work that looks polished and professional. From doodles to masterpieces for the spring art show, creativity is shining brighter than ever!","fullyFundedDate":1754855212602,"projectUrl":"project/paper-and-pens/9263642/","projectTitle":"Paper and Pens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525271088067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsart"},{"teacherId":638911,"projectId":9251781,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is bursting with color! With tempera cakes, students can dive into painting without the mess of liquid paints or the wait for setup. Just add water, swirl a brush, and the creativity flows freely. These paints make it easy for every child to explore bold colors, mix new shades, and bring their imaginative ideas to life. From quick sketches to big art show masterpieces, tempera cakes are helping our young artists paint with confidence, joy, excitement, and lots of bright smiles!","fullyFundedDate":1746872107977,"projectUrl":"project/tempera-cakes/9251781/","projectTitle":"Tempera Cakes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525271088067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsart"},{"teacherId":638911,"projectId":9181179,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is ready to \"chomp\" into creativity! With the Chompsaw, students can safely and confidently cut materials for their projects, opening the door to more ambitious builds and designs. Instead of struggling with dull scissors or waiting for teacher help, students now have a tool that makes them feel like real artists and makers. The Chompsaw is already inspiring bigger ideas, bolder projects, and lots of proud smiles. You've given us the power to turn imagination into reality!","fullyFundedDate":1742390678522,"projectUrl":"project/chompsaw-in-the-classroom/9181179/","projectTitle":"Chompsaw In The Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525271088067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsart"},{"teacherId":638911,"projectId":9148377,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the 3D Doodle Start Pens, there was a buzz of excitement across the room. Many had never seen a tool like this before, and the idea that they could \"draw in the air\" felt magical. They immediately began experimenting, building shapes, letters, and tiny sculptures. One student proudly created a miniature chair, while another worked carefully on a tiny animal figure. These pens are encouraging students to think beyond paper and explore design in three dimensions. The best part is seeing students who are usually cautious in art take bold creative risks, knowing the pens give them freedom to try, erase, and rebuild. Thanks to your generosity, students are developing problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and the confidence to see themselves as true inventors and artists.","fullyFundedDate":1742304847561,"projectUrl":"project/3doodler-start-pens/9148377/","projectTitle":"3Doodler Start Pens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525271088067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsart"},{"teacherId":8055487,"projectId":9128240,"letterContent":"The new resources are being used to help students in our ALGE (Advanced Learning and Gifted Education) class understand NC Science Standards LS.5.1.1 (use models to recognize the organizational structure of humans as a multicellular organism and 5.1.2 use models to compare the major systems of the human body as it relates to their functions necessary for life.) Specifically, students use the sheep brains for dissection. This hands-on opportunity allows students to develop an appreciation and understanding of differences between organs and tissues. It provides learning through touch and is much more effective than looking at pictures or diagrams.\r\n\r\nAll students were excited and anticipated dissection. Many were initially disgusted, but after the initial opening of the brain from its packaging, became intrigued. They were eager to understand the tools provided and inquisitive as we continued with the dissection. By the end, students were comfortable and respected the process. \r\n\r\nNext steps for this project is to continue allowing students to participate in other hands-on labs as they explore science in various fashions. Students are encouraged to do further exploration on their own of other body systems. Mrs. McDavid, our AIG/ALGE teacher and students look forward to doing this same lab in the future if funding or donations allow.","fullyFundedDate":1742262708963,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-neuroscience-sheep-brain-diss/9128240/","projectTitle":"Exploring Neuroscience: Sheep Brain Dissection Kits for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8055487_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733272710004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sesmrslowe"},{"teacherId":8055487,"projectId":8869346,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in funding this project for our students. Your donations mean the world to me and our classrooms. Being that we are a small, rural school and Title 1, a large portion of our families are considered low-income. Our school qualifies as for the Community Eligibility Provision program also which means all of our students receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of income, because we are a high-poverty school. \r\n\r\nBeing able to afford proper first aid kits for our classrooms that aren't just in a ziploc bag and will last from year to year is huge as we don't have unlimited or expendable funds. Teachers are not having to provide these items out of their own pockets just so they have simple first aid kits available when away from the school. While we are legally limited to what first aid we are allowed to administer ourselves, having these items easily available when off campus can make a world of difference. As most parents know, a bandaid can solve anything. We were able to use them for multiple fields trips this year and each classroom teacher had access to their own kit. So no hunting down another group to locate a bandaid or having to detour and find the aid station wherever they may be at. \r\n\r\nThe period kits have been a massive positive as well. We had parents come in to help stuff the individual bags and passed out many already to young girls who started their period or didn't have supplies with that. They loved the fun stickers and were grateful to have their own bag to hold onto and keep the items inside private. They knew they could come up to see me if they needed these items and knew they would be taken care of. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to provide the first aid kits and the menstrual kits for our classrooms and students. Just the ease of access has already been extremely helpful this year alone and knowing we have these items available lowers the stress and panic that comes with these types of instances that arise.","fullyFundedDate":1740067627202,"projectUrl":"project/empower-protect-period-first-aid-ki/8869346/","projectTitle":"Empower & Protect: Period & First Aid Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8055487_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733272710004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sesmrslowe"},{"teacherId":638911,"projectId":9025819,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our upcoming spring art show is going to sparkle! These new display panels will let our student artists see their work presented like a real gallery. Instead of taped-up walls, we'll have polished panels where every masterpiece can shine. Students are already excited for the \"big reveal\" when they spot their art on display, and families will have a picture-perfect way to celebrate their creativity. You've turned our spring art show into a true schoolwide celebration of the arts!","fullyFundedDate":1741316140046,"projectUrl":"project/art-display-panels/9025819/","projectTitle":"Art Display Panels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525271088067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsart"},{"teacherId":638911,"projectId":9020790,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me to get another mobile storage shelf. It has been so handy, to be able to put supplies for current projects all in one place, makes organization a snap. Now my students know where to find materials. And more importantly, I am not wasting time looking for supplies that are needed.\r\nEach week I am able to load the shelves with materials needed for each grade level. And when I have a special needs class, I simply have to roll the shelf into the storage room. Thank you for making my days go more smoothly.","fullyFundedDate":1735410583322,"projectUrl":"project/another-mobile-storage-shelf/9020790/","projectTitle":"Another Mobile Storage Shelf","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525271088067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsart"},{"teacherId":1570898,"projectId":8770837,"letterContent":"The items arrived individually during December, so my classes got introduced to each of the items with the help of our class elf on a shelf. Each week they looked to see what had come in and how the elf was using it. I was fun for them to see the new items as they came in and wonder if the elf was using them correctly.\r\n\r\nWe used the rainbow rings right away showing the expressive elements of music. Then when the scarves arrived we were able to use two different visuals at the same time to move to two separate expressive elements. Next was the music stand, students and I were able to use it to keep track of music and to lead the class in our music. Then the flexatone and cymbals arrived and my students were excited to learn the new sounds of these two instruments, one familiar and one unique. They have experimented with the flexatone in class learning how the change in pitch comes with how tightly they held it. I look forward to being able to continue to use these items in exciting my students learning.","fullyFundedDate":1733235754889,"projectUrl":"project/filling-in-the-gaps/8770837/","projectTitle":"Filling in the Gaps","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1570898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458673262549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1570898"},{"teacherId":5237436,"projectId":8441821,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for yout donations as these materials were very much appreciated by myself and my students. Our book studies were very meaningful, the students looked forward to our sessions each day and on days when I seem to forget they would remind me. Also, our year long book study also helped to play a very important role in helping my students to achieve the tremendous growth they garnered in reading this past academic year. Thank you so much for your support, your generosity means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1728000340932,"projectUrl":"project/a-booktastic-start-to-the-school/8441821/","projectTitle":"A BOOKTASTIC Start to the School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Radlein Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5237436_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521223612591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/z-radleingrant"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1412","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":284,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":72.7,"schoolId":1412,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Stedman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Stedman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/cumberland-county-schools/stedman-elementary-school/1412"}