{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Moss Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":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! You are making more of an impact than you will ever know!","fullyFundedDate":1762266433201,"projectUrl":"project/treats-for-treat-box/9675090/","projectTitle":"Treats For Treat Box!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7373620_orig.jpg?crop=1456,1456,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605711237235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connorpotter"},{"teacherId":7373620,"projectId":9688662,"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 love our classroom pet, Tully. His current tank is only 20 gallons. This project will help me with the supplies I need for his new 50-gallon tank! The students are so excited to see Tully in his new and bigger tank!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations! You are making more of an impact than you will ever know!","fullyFundedDate":1758636504265,"projectUrl":"project/trick-my-tank/9688662/","projectTitle":"Trick My Tank!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7373620_orig.jpg?crop=1456,1456,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605711237235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connorpotter"},{"teacherId":7373620,"projectId":9731715,"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 project immediately started making an impact the day it arrived. I have students who need these supplies. The stress of needing hygiene products has been lessened with this project. Students can quietly come up to me and tell me that they need supplies. They can go get what they need without drawing attention to themselves. This has been an awesome project for my fifth-graders. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations! You are making more of an impact than you will ever know!","fullyFundedDate":1761077898153,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-know-you-know/9731715/","projectTitle":"If You Know, You Know.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7373620_orig.jpg?crop=1456,1456,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605711237235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connorpotter"},{"teacherId":6728522,"projectId":9757177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 5th grade science project, \"Conductor or Insulator? Investigating the Transfer of Heat Energy.\" Your contribution made it possible for our students to engage in hands-on learning that went far beyond a textbook. Because of you, our classroom transformed into a place of discovery, curiosity, and excitement for science.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students designed experiments, tested different materials, collected data, and discussed real-world applications of heat transfer. They practiced critical thinking, collaboration, and scientific reasoning while gaining a deeper understanding of how conductors and insulators affect everyday life. Many students expressed how exciting it was to learn by doing—and to feel like real scientists.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacted our students' learning experiences and helped foster a lasting interest in STEM. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in the power of education and for investing in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your support and the opportunities you helped create.","fullyFundedDate":1761172334743,"projectUrl":"project/conductor-or-insulator-investigating-th/9757177/","projectTitle":"Conductor or Insulator? Investigating the Transfer of Heat Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6728522_orig.jpg?crop=1851,1851,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737034501937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristina-jones"},{"teacherId":355998,"projectId":9715170,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Supporting Minds, One Sense at a Time\" project has brought an entirely new level of excitement, motivation, and sensory support to our classroom. The resources you provided are being used daily, and they have quickly become an essential part of helping students stay focused, regulate their emotions, and take pride in their academic progress.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were excited. They loved exploring the sensory items. The stress balls, fidgets, putty, and calming tools were things that would help them during the day. Students now have other resources during center rotations to help with their emotions. What used to cause anxiety now feels manageable, even motivating, because they have meaningful rewards to work toward.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than materials; you've given them encouragement, confidence, and the tools they need to thrive. 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