{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Moss Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10269148,"projectId":9728345,"letterContent":"Headphones are daily essentials in modern classrooms, and mine is no exception thanks to you! \r\n\r\nOur apple district has 1-to-1 devices, meaning that each student is assigned an ipad for school use. Having regular access to technology enables students to develop digital literacy, and headphones are a key part of that. Many students in Title I schools do not have the opportunity to bring their own headphones to school, though they are on beginning of year supply lists. \r\n\r\nThanks to your donation of these USB-C headphones, I have been able to ensure that all of my students have high quality, dependable headphones. So far this year, these headphones have helped my students experience interactive electronic activities and educational apps on their ipads, all while enjoying high-quality audio. The impact of your donation has been felt and appreciated by me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768512764129,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-hear-what-i-hear/9728345/","projectTitle":"Do You Hear What I Hear?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10269148_orig.jpg?crop=2166,2166,x182,y684&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768665883219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269148"},{"teacherId":7038245,"projectId":9905249,"letterContent":"My students and I have been actively using our new resources during our writing block, and they have already made a meaningful impact on both engagement and productivity. During a recent narrative writing lesson, students used the styluses to draft and revise their stories digitally. They were highly engaged throughout the entire process and excited to take ownership of their work, especially when it came to editing and making improvements. The ability to easily revise their writing encouraged them to take more risks and focus on strengthening their ideas rather than feeling discouraged by mistakes. I have already seen noticeable growth in both the quality of their writing and their willingness to revise and improve their work.\r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the new materials. Their excitement was immediate, and they were eager to begin using them right away. The styluses, in particular, made them feel like they were using real-world tools, which increased their motivation and sense of responsibility. Many students who are typically more hesitant writers were especially eager to participate, which significantly increased overall classroom engagement. It was incredibly rewarding to see their enthusiasm translate directly into their learning and confidence.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, my students will continue using these resources to strengthen their writing skills, with a focus on revising, editing, and publishing their work. We are currently working on expanding their writing by adding more detail, improving sentence structure, and organizing their ideas more clearly. Students will also begin collaborating more by sharing their work with peers and providing one another with constructive feedback. This will help them develop both their writing and communication skills.\r\n\r\nThese resources have truly enhanced our classroom environment by making learning more interactive, engaging, and meaningful. I am excited to continue using them as my students grow as writers and build confidence in their abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1770993999004,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-style/9905249/","projectTitle":"Writing With Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7038245_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756309238171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7038245"},{"teacherId":7038245,"projectId":9879434,"letterContent":"The anchor chart holders have made a significant impact on my classroom by improving both organization and student access to learning materials. Before having these holders, anchor charts were often limited by wall space and had to be taken down or rotated frequently. Now, I am able to keep multiple charts displayed and easily accessible for students to reference throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThis has been especially helpful during lessons, as students can independently revisit strategies, vocabulary, and examples without needing constant teacher support. The holders allow me to quickly flip between charts, which keeps instruction flowing smoothly and helps reinforce key concepts in real time.\r\n\r\nI have also noticed an increase in student independence and confidence. Students are more likely to use the anchor charts as a resource when working through challenges, which supports problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Whether we are reviewing writing strategies, math concepts, or reading skills, the charts are now an active part of our daily learning instead of something that is occasionally referenced.\r\n\r\nOverall, the anchor chart holders have helped create a more organized, efficient, and student-centered classroom environment. They have allowed me to maximize instructional time while providing students with consistent visual support, ultimately strengthening both engagement and understanding.","fullyFundedDate":1770993998706,"projectUrl":"project/look-back-for-literacy/9879434/","projectTitle":"Look Back for Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7038245_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756309238171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7038245"},{"teacherId":5666965,"projectId":9227567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of chapter books for our third-grade classroom! Third grade is such an important year of transition for our students, and one of the biggest shifts is moving from picture books to chapter books. Your donation will give our students a wide variety of choices and help spark a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nMany students are hesitant to pick up a chapter book because they think it's too long or intimidating. With your support, I can show them that reading chapter books can be fun, manageable, and something to enjoy over time, one chapter at a time. Your gift makes it possible for our students to explore new stories, build confidence, and discover the joy that reading can bring.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our third graders take this exciting step in their reading journey!","fullyFundedDate":1744238471331,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-reading/9227567/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5666965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533960480499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alheath"},{"teacherId":5666965,"projectId":8393537,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation to our School Supply Essentials. Your support means so much, especially as we navigate through our school year knowing our basic supplies are covered.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we can provide our students with the everyday supplies they need to succeed in the classroom. From dry erase markers to pencils and crayons, each item will help our students practice and learn. Many of our students arrive with few or no supplies, and your contribution ensures that every child has what they need to start the year on the right foot.\r\n\r\nAll of these supplies will be added to our school supply closet to help support over 400 students in our school. Your kindness and commitment to our students' success truly make a difference in their learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us give them the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1723775689353,"projectUrl":"project/school-supply-essentials/8393537/","projectTitle":"School Supply Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5666965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533960480499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alheath"},{"teacherId":5254327,"projectId":9891260,"letterContent":"My students absolutely loved all of their goodies that were in their stockings this year. The mini Lego sets, the slime, and pop it bracelets were all a big hit. Their absolute favorite item was the jump ropes! \r\n\r\nThey were so excited to get a jumprope to take home to keep! My students had been working on jump rope skills in P.E. class so this only added to their excitement of having their own jumprope to practice skills at home! \r\n\r\nI would like to take a minute to extend a huge Thank You to our generous donors that helped make this project possible. Your support means so much to me and all teachers like me all over the country!","fullyFundedDate":1764559870672,"projectUrl":"project/make-me-an-elf-stockings-stuffed-with-f/9891260/","projectTitle":"Make Me An Elf: Stockings Stuffed with Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5254327_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550956855192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5254327"},{"teacherId":355998,"projectId":9958268,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing materials for our fourth grade class to put their knowledge of open and closed circuits to work in an exciting, hands-on learning experience! Students applied their understanding of how electrical energy flows by designing and building their own working circuits.\r\n\r\nAs they carefully placed copper tape, connected batteries, and tested their designs, students were able to see firsthand the difference between an open circuit and a closed circuit. When their circuits didn't light up, they problem-solved, adjusted connections, and tried again, demonstrating perseverance, critical thinking, and true scientific inquiry.\r\n\r\nThis lesson went beyond textbook definitions. Students actively engaged in engineering practices, collaborated with peers, and strengthened their understanding through trial and error. Experiences like this help build confidence in STEM skills and encourage students to think like scientists and engineers.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting innovative, hands-on learning opportunities that bring science standards to life and spark curiosity in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771612677429,"projectUrl":"project/light-it-up-student-powered-circuit-car/9958268/","projectTitle":"Light It Up! Student Powered Circuit Cards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp355998_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572018917456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/355998"},{"teacherId":5666965,"projectId":9465772,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us gear towards success as we navigate this new program with our curriculum! My kiddos love watching me type and say Woah, you type fast! We have enjoyed learning basic keyboarding skills that are not taught anymore while learning with our curriculum. Our Keyboards have been useful with not only our new component of our curriculum but for research projects and typing essays as well. These valuable skills that are being learned while typing will be helping when getting ready to apply to the workforce! Thank you for helping our future leaders build skills today and tomorrow!","fullyFundedDate":1761172333975,"projectUrl":"project/typing-toward-success-ipad-keyboards-fo/9465772/","projectTitle":"Typing Toward Success: iPad Keyboards For Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5666965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533960480499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alheath"},{"teacherId":5782159,"projectId":9825604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! My students are so excited about their desk pets, and they have already been such a huge success! They have loved seeing all of the options to choose from. Students are always asking when they can get their next desk pets. I have seen such an improvement on work habits since we have received these rewards. Student engagement and grades are up! What a wonderful way to motivate students to work hard! They even love cheering on their friends and seeing which desk pets they are able to choose.\r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768513452215,"projectUrl":"project/desk-pets-for-determined-readers/9825604/","projectTitle":"Desk Pets for Determined Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5782159_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745115151452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5782159"},{"teacherId":355998,"projectId":9952949,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Make It Math: Student Game Design. Because of your kindness, our students were able to experience math in a creative, hands-on way that made learning both meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you provided, students designed and built their own game boards from the ground up. Throughout the process, they applied key math skills such as operations, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and strategic thinking. Students had to think critically about rules, scoring, and fairness, all while ensuring their games clearly reflected the math concepts they were learning in class.\r\n\r\nThe level of engagement was incredible. Students collaborated, tested their games, revised their designs, and proudly shared them with classmates. They were excited to play one another's games and explain the math behind their thinking. This project helped students see math as something they could create, not just something they complete on a worksheet.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, this experience gave students ownership of their learning. Many students who are typically hesitant in math found confidence through creativity and teamwork. Your support helped transform math into an interactive, student-driven experience that will be remembered long after the games are put away.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in learning that inspires curiosity, confidence, and creativity. Your generosity truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765475343203,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-math-student-game-design/9952949/","projectTitle":"Make It Math: Student Game Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp355998_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572018917456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/355998"},{"teacherId":355998,"projectId":9940000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, Modeling Nature: NC Insects and Undersea Adventures. Because of your generosity, our students were able to dive into hands-on learning that blended science, creativity, and curiosity in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nUsing clay and sculpting tools, students explored North Carolina insects and undersea organisms by creating detailed 3D models. As they sculpted, they closely examined physical characteristics, body structures, and adaptations, turning abstract concepts from textbooks into something tangible and meaningful. This process helped deepen their understanding of life science standards while also strengthening fine motor skills, problem-solving, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom was contagious. Students eagerly researched their organisms, shared discoveries with classmates, and took pride in their finished models. Many expressed how much they loved \"learning by doing\" and felt like real scientists and artists at work. For several students, this project sparked new interest in science and boosted confidence in their ability to learn challenging content.\r\n\r\nYour support made it possible for our students to experience learning in a way that was engaging, inclusive, and memorable. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping our students see that learning can be creative, hands-on, and fun. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1765318549968,"projectUrl":"project/modeling-nature-nc-insects-and-undersea/9940000/","projectTitle":"Modeling Nature: NC Insects and Undersea Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp355998_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572018917456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/355998"},{"teacherId":7373620,"projectId":9675090,"letterContent":"Your donations mean so much to my students and me! Thank you so much for your donations! Your kindness and generosity mean more than you will ever know! This has been an awesome project for my fifth-graders. My students have been working hard during the week to earn Green Paws to use on Fridays for the treat box! The only downside to this project is that the items get gone quickly! They love going to Mrs. Potter's Treat Box!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations! 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