{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4837935,"projectId":10178697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help provide construction paper and glue for the classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning experiences. With these supplies my students have been able to explore their creativity in exciting and hands-on ways. We have used the construction paper and glue to create flowers, Mother's Day cards, graphs, and many other things. The children are using their fine motor skills to complete these projects. From making shapes and patterns to building story scenes, the children have been fully engaged and eager to learn. It has been wonderful to see their imaginations come to life. I am truly grateful for your kindness and support of my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1775706136035,"projectUrl":"project/a-work-of-art/10178697/","projectTitle":"A Work of Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Croom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517931375663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837935"},{"teacherId":4837935,"projectId":9975148,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to my kindergarten classroom. Because of your kindness each of my students has received a special book along with a matching animal, and the impact has been truly meaningful. \r\nThese resources have brought learning to life in such a joyful and engaging way. As we read together, the children were able to hold their matching animal which helped deepen their connection to the story and strengthened their comprehension. It has been wonderful to see their excitement during reading time, as well as the comfort and confidence these items provide. The experience has helped foster a love of reading encouraged imagination and supported social-emotional development. The students cherished their book and plush companion. Thank you for investing in my classroom and making learning special for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1774043993953,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-and-friend/9975148/","projectTitle":"A Book and Friend","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Croom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517931375663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837935"},{"teacherId":5992701,"projectId":10190965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom supply restock! Because of your generosity, we now have essential materials like crayons, printer ink, book tape, and glue to keep our classroom running smoothly.\r\n\r\nThese everyday supplies make a big difference. Fresh crayons bring creativity to life, printer ink allows us to provide engaging learning materials, and book tape helps us repair and extend the life of well-loved books. Glue keeps projects together—both literally and figuratively—as students create, build, and learn each day.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that our students have the tools they need to fully participate, stay engaged, and take pride in their work. We are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776694457288,"projectUrl":"project/library-supply-restock/10190965/","projectTitle":"Library Supply Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skoczylas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5992701"},{"teacherId":5992701,"projectId":10192516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to a wonderful collection of Mo Willems books, including favorites from the Pigeon series and the Piggie and Elephant stories.\r\n\r\nThese books are some of the most loved in our library. Their humor, expressive illustrations, and relatable characters make them perfect for engaging young readers and building a love of reading. Students of all ages and all ability levels love these books. Students are not only laughing and enjoying the stories, but also developing important literacy skills like fluency, comprehension, and expression.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom. Thank you for helping us create meaningful reading experiences and for investing in our students' growth as readers!","fullyFundedDate":1776435077431,"projectUrl":"project/building-joyful-readers-with-mo-willems/10192516/","projectTitle":"Building Joyful Readers with Mo Willems Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skoczylas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5992701"},{"teacherId":5992701,"projectId":10191150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library project! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to Read It, Don't Eat It! by Ian Schoenherr and A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell—two engaging and humorous books that help teach proper book care in a way that really sticks with young readers.\r\n\r\nThese stories have already sparked important conversations about how to treat books with respect while making students laugh and connect with the lessons. In addition, the durable book bags you provided will make a huge difference in keeping our books safe and dry. Students can now safely transport books between school and home, helping to build responsibility and encourage a love of reading beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us create a culture where books are valued and cared for, and where students feel excited to read every day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our learners!","fullyFundedDate":1776435178611,"projectUrl":"project/book-care-for-our-newest-readers/10191150/","projectTitle":"Book Care for Our Newest Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skoczylas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5992701"},{"teacherId":6865689,"projectId":9792571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project, \"Books They Love, Rewards They Earn.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on my classroom and, most importantly, on my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that truly spark their curiosity and love for reading. The addition of incentives has also helped motivate them to set goals, stay focused, and celebrate their growth as readers. It has been incredible to watch their confidence build as they find joy and success in reading.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond providing materials—you are helping to create a positive learning environment where students feel excited, valued, and inspired. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768922653745,"projectUrl":"project/books-they-love-rewards-they-earn/9792571/","projectTitle":"Books They Love, Rewards They Earn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6865689_orig.jpg?crop=2151,2151,x545,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572826365108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6865689"},{"teacherId":4837935,"projectId":9975226,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation in helping provide seeds and soil to the classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the children, providing them with a hands-on learning experience that they will carry with them for years to come. Through the project, the children have had the opportunity to plant their own seeds, take care of them daily, and observe the growth process first hand. This experience has not only sparked their curiosity about nature but has also helped them to develop a sense of responsibility and patience as they cared for the plants. Watching the seeds sprout has been exciting for the children. They eagerly checked on the plants daily noticing any changes. This has encouraged observation skills, discussion, and connections to science concepts in a way that is engaging and meaningful at their level. Your generosity has helped create a memorable, educational, and joyful experience for the children. Thank you for your supporting our classroom and helping us grow not just plants, but also a love for learning and nature.","fullyFundedDate":1771259673575,"projectUrl":"project/flower-exploration/9975226/","projectTitle":"Flower Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Croom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517931375663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837935"},{"teacherId":5992701,"projectId":8289881,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our recent project. Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, a class set of Shouting at the Rain, and several titles from our Battle of the Books list, including Shine On, Luz Véliz!, Hello, Universe, From the Desk of Zoe Washington, and The Lost Library.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful impact on our students' reading experiences. The Teachers Pay Teachers resources have helped us better prepare engaging and thoughtful Battle of the Books questions, allowing students to dive deeper into the stories. Having access to these high-quality materials has strengthened both their comprehension and excitement for reading.\r\n\r\nThe new books have sparked enthusiasm throughout our classroom. Students are eager to read, discuss, and connect with these stories, building both their literacy skills and their love of books. Providing a class set of Shouting at the Rain has also allowed us to share a powerful story together as a community of readers.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond supplies—it inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and fosters a lifelong love of reading. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1712766457018,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/8289881/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skoczylas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5992701"},{"teacherId":5992701,"projectId":8289949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have essential supplies like crayons, pencils, glue, printer ink, and book tape—items that make a huge difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThese materials help bring lessons to life, allowing students to be creative, stay organized, and take pride in their work. Whether they are illustrating their ideas with crayons, repairing well-loved books, or completing assignments with fresh pencils, your kindness is felt in every part of our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support not only provides supplies, but also encourages our students by showing them that others care about their education and success. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1712767508490,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-for-the-new-school-year/8289949/","projectTitle":"New Supplies for the New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skoczylas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5992701"},{"teacherId":5992701,"projectId":9761298,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library! Because of your donation, our students now have access to exciting fantasy series like Warriors, Wings of Fire, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Keepers of the Lost Cities.\r\n\r\nThese books have truly captured our students' imaginations. They are eagerly diving into stories filled with adventure, friendship, and bravery. Many students who were previously hesitant readers are now excited to pick up a book and continue reading the next chapter or book in a series.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom environment where reading is something students look forward to every day. These high-interest books not only build reading stamina and comprehension, but they also spark meaningful conversations and a deeper love for literature.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping our students discover the joy of reading through these amazing stories.","fullyFundedDate":1768922651293,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-magical-worlds-through-fantasy/9761298/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Magical Worlds Through Fantasy Series","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skoczylas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5992701"},{"teacherId":5992701,"projectId":9733252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our elementary school library! Because of your support, we were able to add exciting graphic novels like Dog Man, Warriors, and The Cupcake Diaries to our collection.\r\n\r\nThese books have quickly become student favorites. Graphic novels are a powerful way to engage readers of all levels, and we have seen students—especially those who may have been reluctant readers—eagerly picking up these titles and diving into stories. The combination of visuals and text helps build comprehension, confidence, and a true love of reading.\r\n\r\nOur students are thrilled to have access to these high-interest books, and they are constantly being checked out and shared among friends. Your generosity has helped make reading more accessible, enjoyable, and inclusive for everyone in our school.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a vibrant, engaging library space.","fullyFundedDate":1758574912633,"projectUrl":"project/super-stories-inspiring-young-readers-w/9733252/","projectTitle":"Super Stories: Inspiring Young Readers with Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skoczylas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5992701"},{"teacherId":9303754,"projectId":10177076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Cinco de Mayo decorations to help us celebrate with our students! These festive items bring joy, color, and excitement to our school, creating a fun and engaging environment for learning and celebration.\r\n\r\nCelebrating special cultural events like Cinco de Mayo helps our students build awareness, appreciation, and a sense of community. Your thoughtful contribution allows us to create meaningful experiences that support both learning and connection.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for helping make our school a vibrant and inclusive place for all students!","fullyFundedDate":1775443500097,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-school-with-culture-cinco-de/10177076/","projectTitle":"Color Our School with Culture: Cinco de Mayo!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9303754_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695821652712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-aldana"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3019","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":506,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":80,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":47.5,"schoolId":3019,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northwest Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northwest Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/lenoir-county-public-schools/northwest-elementary-school/3019"}