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They were so excited that they were able to take the books home so they can read them over and over. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1772136703598,"projectUrl":"project/winter-cheer-for-all-to-hear/9877428/","projectTitle":"Winter Cheer for All to Hear!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copeland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8152830_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661125817093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/copelandcafe"},{"teacherId":5725340,"projectId":9581988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Your kindness and willingness to give have made a meaningful difference in our classroom community. Because of your thoughtful donations, our students are able to enjoy snacks and special treats that help keep them energized, happy, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nFor many students, having access to a small snack during the school day helps them stay focused and engaged in their learning. Your generosity helps create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment where students feel cared for and valued. Something as simple as a snack can brighten a child's day and help them stay motivated throughout their lessons and activities.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758202957551,"projectUrl":"project/buzzy-break-station/9581988/","projectTitle":"Buzzy Break Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5725340_orig.jpg?crop=418,418,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626294952689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5725340"},{"teacherId":6268194,"projectId":9728817,"letterContent":"With your generous support, Tech Titans: Building Tomorrow's Leader Today successfully empowered our 4th and 5th grade students to become confident technology leaders within our elementary school. Through hands-on training, students transitioned from passive users of devices to proactive problem-solvers and peer mentors.\r\n\r\nThe student team served as a student-led support team while assisting classmates and teachers with classroom creation within the classroom. These authentic leadership experiences strengthened students' teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and public speaking skills while fostering responsibility and ownership.\r\nBeyond individual growth, this project helped build a sustainable culture of innovation and collaboration across our campus. Students developed confidence and leadership capacity that extended far beyond the consumption of technology.","fullyFundedDate":1759291979982,"projectUrl":"project/tech-titans-building-tomorrows-leaders/9728817/","projectTitle":"Tech Titans: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268194_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550277960643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6268194"},{"teacherId":5725340,"projectId":9466318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support of our classroom! Your thoughtful donation means more to us than words can express. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to valuable materials and resources that will enhance their learning, creativity, and overall classroom experience. Your contribution helps create a positive and engaging environment where children can explore, grow, and build confidence every day.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your willingness to invest in the education and future of our students. Your support reminds us that our community cares deeply about helping children succeed. Please know that your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of each child in our class.","fullyFundedDate":1758202728002,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-responsibility/9466318/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Responsibility!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5725340_orig.jpg?crop=418,418,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626294952689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5725340"},{"teacherId":7072436,"projectId":9821195,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my second graders had a magical winter break! Each student received their very own book — Clark the Shark: Friends Forever or The Berenstain Bears' Night Before Christmas — along with cookies and fun toys like stress balls, bubble wands, and mini dinosaurs.\r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces as they opened their books was priceless! They are excited to read at home, share stories with their families, and keep their love of reading shining bright. Your support made this celebration of learning and laughter possible — thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762266316666,"projectUrl":"project/winter-cheer/9821195/","projectTitle":"Winter Cheer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7072436_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1169,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579403591680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7072436"},{"teacherId":10236079,"projectId":9671422,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students were so excited when we received the clocks and cushions! They were asking many questions about what was in the boxes that were delivered! My students were even more excited when they found out that the items were kindly donated to our classroom!\r\nWe recently wrapped up our module on time. The students enjoyed the opportunity to manipulate an analog clock to the nearest 5 minutes. With the clocks, I was able to explain the difference between the hour hand and the minute hand, as well as some tricks to help us tell time when the hour hand is in between two numbers and where to begin skip counting by 5's to determine the minutes.\r\nI am so excited to begin fun and engaging independent activities with my students where they can use a cushion for flexible seating around the room. We are halfway through 2nd grade, so we are working towards becoming independent 3rd graders! These cushions will allow my students to find a comfortable spot to focus on doing their best reading and writing as they work towards independence and confidence!\r\nThank you again for your generosity and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1757386266555,"projectUrl":"project/clocks-and-cushions/9671422/","projectTitle":"Clocks and Cushions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaskins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10236079_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757197294396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10236079"},{"teacherId":8152830,"projectId":9415452,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donation to our classroom. The books that were donated to our library have been organized, labeled, and ready to be read. My students were so excited to receive books based on characters they enjoy reading, and on topics they are interested in. \r\n\r\nEach week, they get to read in the book corner during centers and pick out which books they would like to keep in their desk for when they are finished with work early.\r\n\r\nI look forward to encouraging my students to read all of these books for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760370928634,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/9415452/","projectTitle":"Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copeland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8152830_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661125817093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/copelandcafe"},{"teacherId":5725340,"projectId":9466289,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and classroom community, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of prizes to our Prize Patrol box. Your kindness and willingness to support our students have made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity.\r\n\r\nThe Prize Patrol box has become a very special part of our classroom culture. It is more than just a box of prizes—it is a positive reinforcement tool that helps encourage good behavior, responsibility, kindness, and effort among our students. Because of your donation, we are able to recognize and celebrate students who make positive choices each day, follow classroom expectations, show respect to others, and demonstrate perseverance in their learning. The excitement on their faces when they earn a prize is priceless, and it motivates them to continue striving to do their best.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your donation has been put to wonderful use and is deeply appreciated by both students and staff. Because of you, our Prize Patrol box is filled with excitement, motivation, and smiles. We are thankful for your partnership and your commitment to supporting our students in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity, kindness, and support. Your contribution has truly made a positive impact, and we are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1758202739097,"projectUrl":"project/prize-patrol/9466289/","projectTitle":"Prize Patrol","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5725340_orig.jpg?crop=418,418,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626294952689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5725340"},{"teacherId":8180718,"projectId":9557794,"letterContent":"How are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\n We have 21 students. During snack time the students were able to have a snack. Many of our students don't bring a snack to school. 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Classrooms get messy, and the supplies in this project has helped us keep our room clean and germ-free. The students love to help out and wipe down desks at the end of the day, and the tissues and Lysol have made everyone able to stay healthier. It's great to know that my students are able to keep themselves and out classroom as germ-free as we can. The band-aids and tooth keepers have also been very helpful. Second graders go through a lot of these, so it's great to know that we have plenty on hand. 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Northeast Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Kinston, North Carolina that is part of Lenoir County Public Schools.
It serves 443 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
Its teachers have had 257 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Northeast Elementary School
$100,092
raised using DonorsChoose
257
projects
funded
51
teachers
funded
479
donors
28
projects
for
basic supplies
23
projects for
technology
42
projects for
books
16
projects
for
art supplies
Northeast Elementary School has received support from
185 individuals from North Carolina and
294 individuals out-of-state.