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Whether a student has an unexpected accident, spills something on her clothing, gets wet or dirty during the school day, or simply needs a change of clothes, having these items available helps our students feel comfortable and confident without having to worry about going through the rest of their school day in uncomfortable or soiled clothing.\r\n\r\nFor some of our girls, having access to an extra pair of pants also means being able to return to the classroom quickly and continue learning without feeling embarrassed or singled out. We are grateful to have these resources available when our students need them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made very important difference in our school. 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Students have also taken pride in keeping their areas clean with baby wipes from this project, and doing this independently has helped them gain independence and ownership. \r\n\r\nTaking care of scrapes and cuts has been made better by the colorful and patterned bandaids you provided us. It's amazing that something as simple as a bandaid their favorite color can brighten a child's disposition and bring them comfort. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and care!","fullyFundedDate":1777665585683,"projectUrl":"project/happy-and-healthy-classroom-cleaning-es/10038897/","projectTitle":"Happy and Healthy! 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They were eager to explore each bin and immediately began imagining what they could create. The resources have encouraged collaboration, creativity, communication, and problem-solving while helping students understand that mistakes are an important part of learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the STEM Bins for challenges connected to their classroom lessons. They will move through the engineering design process by asking questions, developing plans, creating models, testing solutions, and reflecting on possible improvements. These materials will provide meaningful learning experiences across grade levels and give our students opportunities to become confident thinkers, designers, and problem-solvers. 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Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom by giving my students opportunities to learn, create, and work together in fun and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nMy students have especially enjoyed the hands-on activities and building materials. They have been able to practice important skills such as sharing, taking turns, communicating with one another, solving problems, and working as a team. The magnetic tiles and LEGO sets have encouraged my students to use their creativity while also developing early STEM and critical-thinking skills.\r\n\r\nThese resources have brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom while helping my students grow as learners and as friends. I am truly grateful for your support and for giving my students meaningful opportunities to learn through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. 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My students and I are beyond thankful for all of you. Let's make this year the best year ever!","fullyFundedDate":1784919733508,"projectUrl":"project/storing-the-goods/10396222/","projectTitle":"Storing the Goods!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582426_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667951681680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kendallcash"},{"teacherId":355998,"projectId":10121897,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping us provide Mobile STEM Carts for our students. Your investment has given our teachers and students greater access to hands-on materials that bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life throughout our school.\r\n\r\nThe Mobile STEM Carts have made an immediate impact by allowing STEM learning to travel directly into classrooms. Rather than STEM being limited to a particular space or special event, teachers can easily access materials and incorporate meaningful STEM experiences into their regular instruction. Students are able to design, build, test, problem-solve, collaborate, and improve their ideas while making connections to the concepts they are learning in the classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits has been the level of student engagement. When students are presented with a challenge and given materials to develop their own solutions, they become active participants in their learning. They ask questions, communicate with their classmates, persevere when an idea does not work the first time, and experience the excitement that comes from discovering a successful solution.\r\n\r\nThe carts also help us provide equitable access to STEM opportunities across grade levels. 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I am beginning my 23rd year teaching in a rural, low socioeconomic, Title I school that is 108 years old, and I am continually amazed by the excitement and love of learning my students bring to the library. When students enter the library, they are ready to explore, create, and discover.\r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed students to learn through hands-on exploration, where they can design, build, test, and revise their ideas. Because the supplies are consumable, students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and trying again. This process has helped them develop confidence, collaboration skills, perseverance, and a growth mindset. The STEM experiences made possible through this project have helped students see themselves as problem-solvers and innovators. Thank you for supporting our students and helping bring meaningful STEM experiences to our library.","fullyFundedDate":1775224947137,"projectUrl":"project/think-build-create-consumable-stem-su/9962024/","projectTitle":"Think, Build, Create: Consumable STEM Supplies for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Small","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7052342"},{"teacherId":7052342,"projectId":9961719,"letterContent":"The book bins have made a tremendous difference in our library by making books easier for students to find and explore independently. Organizing books into clearly labeled bins has encouraged students to browse by topic, genre, and interest, helping them discover books they may not have found otherwise. Students are spending more time engaged in selecting books, and they are excited to share their new discoveries with classmates. 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Your kindness helps create a clean, organized, and welcoming place for learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have the supplies they need to focus on learning and growing every day. Your generosity makes a real difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success. Thank you for helping make our school year a great one!","fullyFundedDate":1772224869199,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-success/10026276/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5600771_orig.png?crop=464,464,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761422844781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5600771"},{"teacherId":5254327,"projectId":9421624,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom needs. 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About this school
Moss Hill Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Kinston, North Carolina that is part of Lenoir County Public Schools.
It serves 374 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.1:1.
Its teachers have had 275 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 5
374 Students
31 Teachers
6040 Hwy 55 WContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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36%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Moss Hill Elementary School
$104,981
raised using DonorsChoose
275
projects
funded
30
teachers
funded
283
donors
24
projects
for
basic supplies
50
projects for
technology
36
projects for
books
22
projects
for
art supplies
Moss Hill Elementary School has received support from
208 individuals from North Carolina and
75 individuals out-of-state.