{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ayden Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9080872,"projectId":9738972,"letterContent":"My students have loved getting to use the various things to help them stay seated and on task. I was able to give every student a bounce band and I see them daily bouncing their feet against them. This has helped them keep their bodies moving while they sit and work. My students have loved being able to pick out their on color band for their chair as well.\r\n\r\nI have loved the feet for my chairs as well. I was able to break up the sets and give them out to 3 students instead of two. The bounce feet allow my students to wiggle in their seat and not disrupt those around them. I have a few who like to lean back in their chairs and this lets them do it safely since the feet of their chairs do not have to come off the ground for them to lean back. \r\n\r\nFinally the stickers and lollipops have been great incentives for them to continue to stay on task and get their work done. It is always amazing how much they love a sticker on their work to show they did a good job or how much a sucker can make their day.","fullyFundedDate":1760381817812,"projectUrl":"project/focusing-on-the-lesson/9738972/","projectTitle":"Focusing on the Lesson","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757861081436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-russell2025"},{"teacherId":7939134,"projectId":9511030,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter with a heart full of gratitude to thank you for your generous donation of basic school supplies, including pencils, folders, paper clips, binders, and sheet protectors. As a teacher, I see every day how essential these simple items are to the success, confidence, and organization of my students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I want you to know how deeply appreciated your support truly is.\r\n\r\nIn many ways, school supplies are the quiet foundation of learning. A pencil is more than a writing tool—it is a student's voice on paper, a way to practice new skills, solve problems, and express ideas. Folders and binders help students learn responsibility and organization, allowing them to keep track of assignments, notes, and important papers. Sheet protectors preserve their hard work, while paper clips keep materials together and prevent important documents from being lost. These items may seem small, but together they create an environment where learning can happen smoothly and confidently.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are able to begin and continue their school days prepared. There is a noticeable sense of relief and pride when a student has the supplies they need, especially for those who may otherwise go without. No child should feel anxious or left out because they do not have the basic tools required for school, and your donation helps ensure that this does not happen. You have helped remove a barrier to learning, allowing students to focus on what truly matters: growing academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nYour support also impacts our classroom community as a whole. When students are prepared, lessons run more efficiently, transitions are smoother, and we can spend more time learning rather than worrying about missing materials. It allows me, as a teacher, to devote my energy to instruction, encouragement, and individual support rather than trying to find or replace supplies. This creates a more positive, productive, and welcoming classroom for everyone.\r\n\r\nBeyond the practical benefits, your donation sends a powerful message to our students—that their education matters and that people in their community care about their success. Knowing that others are willing to invest in them builds confidence and motivation. It teaches students the value of generosity, kindness, and community support, lessons that extend far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nOn a personal level, I am incredibly thankful for your thoughtfulness. Teaching is a profession driven by passion and care, and having partners like you makes the work even more meaningful. Your generosity reminds me that education is a shared effort, and that together we can create opportunities and brighter futures for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in our students. Your contribution of school supplies has made a lasting impact, and it will continue to support learning every single day they are used. Please know that your support is not taken for granted and is remembered with sincere appreciation.","fullyFundedDate":1762267626810,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies/9511030/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/watford"},{"teacherId":4599516,"projectId":7429415,"letterContent":"The Ramped Up Read Aloud collection has allowed me to make a larger impact when I share literature with my class. This book offers tips customized to each story and even gives guided questions so the students can interact as I teach. This has added a level of complexity to my lessons and has increased comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nI am continuing to enjoy this resource as I add to my class library. It has been a useful tool in my classroom and I've enjoyed watching my students ask for certain stories again and again. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and contribution to this meaningful project.","fullyFundedDate":1694044143604,"projectUrl":"project/ramped-up-read-alouds/7429415/","projectTitle":"Ramped Up Read Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bullock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4599516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651520424405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4599516"},{"teacherId":4599516,"projectId":6875330,"letterContent":"Sharp Student Station has been an absolute success! My students can now enter the classroom knowing they will have all the tools to be a successful third grader. Instead of worrying that they forgot a bookbag at home or that a sibling has snatched their favorite notebook, they can focus on their curriculum.\r\n\r\nMy class was buzzing the first day they walked in and saw everything now included at their morning station. A collection of bright and shiny tools were waiting and colorful motivational posters flanked each side of the table. What a welcoming area you as donors have helped create!","fullyFundedDate":1666917529804,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-student-station/6875330/","projectTitle":"Sharp Student Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bullock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4599516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651520424405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4599516"},{"teacherId":7939134,"projectId":9422303,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every person and organization who so generously donated supplies to our classroom. Your kindness and commitment to supporting education have made an incredible difference for my students and me.\r\n Because of your donations—whether it was pencils, notebooks, art materials, technology, or classroom essentials—our learning environment is now brighter, more organized, and better equipped for success. Each item has helped us create a space where creativity, curiosity, and confidence can flourish. My students are already showing excitement and appreciation as they use these new resources to explore new ideas and express themselves more fully.\r\n Your generosity goes far beyond the physical supplies you've provided. It sends a powerful message to my students that their education matters and that there are people and companies in their community who believe in their potential. That encouragement and sense of support are truly priceless.\r\n To the local businesses that contributed, thank you for investing in the next generation of learners and leaders. To the parents, friends, and community members who gave their time, resources, and care—your support reminds us what it means to come together for a common purpose.\r\n On behalf of my students, their families, and our entire school community, I want to express how deeply grateful we are. Your thoughtfulness and generosity have made a lasting impact, and we will carry your kindness with us throughout the school year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1758202679061,"projectUrl":"project/fun-mental-breaks/9422303/","projectTitle":"Fun Mental Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/watford"},{"teacherId":7939134,"projectId":9465340,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every person and organization who so generously donated supplies to our classroom. Your kindness and commitment to supporting education have made an incredible difference for my students and me.\r\n Because of your donations—whether it was pencils, notebooks, art materials, technology, or classroom essentials—our learning environment is now brighter, more organized, and better equipped for success. Each item has helped us create a space where creativity, curiosity, and confidence can flourish. My students are already showing excitement and appreciation as they use these new resources to explore new ideas and express themselves more fully.\r\n Your generosity goes far beyond the physical supplies you've provided. It sends a powerful message to my students that their education matters and that there are people and companies in their community who believe in their potential. That encouragement and sense of support are truly priceless.\r\n To the local businesses that contributed, thank you for investing in the next generation of learners and leaders. To the parents, friends, and community members who gave their time, resources, and care—your support reminds us what it means to come together for a common purpose.\r\n On behalf of my students, their families, and our entire school community, I want to express how deeply grateful we are. Your thoughtfulness and generosity have made a lasting impact, and we will carry your kindness with us throughout the school year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1758118869118,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-year-off-right/9465340/","projectTitle":"Start the Year Off Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/watford"},{"teacherId":9080872,"projectId":9714102,"letterContent":"My students have LOVED getting to practice their handwriting and the magic of the disappearing ink has made it double the fun. My students started the year with hard to read illegible handwriting and within weeks of getting these books they have been able to write clearer and enjoy practicing. I have been able to not only help students within my room but also extend these books and pens out to other classrooms to help across my grade level. \r\n\r\nAs they continue to practice and work on their penmanship they will be able to continue to enjoy the process of writing. We have been working on writing in the books and then have moved that to practice sheets and students have been able to brag on their handwriting and how much it has improved.","fullyFundedDate":1757953766839,"projectUrl":"project/handwriting-perfection/9714102/","projectTitle":"Handwriting Perfection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757861081436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-russell2025"},{"teacherId":7939134,"projectId":9319726,"letterContent":"My students will thoroughly enjoy their new books! It is important when conducting Shared Reading to have a hard copy for all readers. The teacher reads the majority of a chapter, while giving students the opportunity to read 2-5 sentences. This ensures all students are engaged and participating.\r\n\r\nThe book is about a child around the same age, so that's \"buy in\" right there. The main character is the has a task to complete and this gets the students invested in the reading, always wanting a sneak peek of the next chapter.\r\n\r\nShared Reading (with your help) has helped build the confidence of some of my not so spiffy readers!","fullyFundedDate":1746699570120,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fundamental/9319726/","projectTitle":"Reading Is FUNdamental","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/watford"},{"teacherId":9818915,"projectId":9074187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution that helped provide new stools for our 5th grade classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment, and we are truly grateful. The new stools have quickly become a favorite part of our classroom, offering students more freedom and comfort as they learn and collaborate.\r\n\r\nOur students now use the stools in a variety of ways—during small group discussions, partner activities, and for flexible seating throughout the day. The stools make it easy for students to move around and choose spaces that help them focus and engage. Whether they're solving math problems together or working on a reading project, the ability to sit comfortably and collaborate has made learning more dynamic and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, every student now has an extra seating option available to them. This has made our classroom more inclusive and adaptable, and the students truly feel the difference. They love having choices in how and where they learn. Your kindness has helped create a more student-centered space, and we can't thank you enough for being a part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1739209969839,"projectUrl":"project/smart-seats-for-boyettes-students/9074187/","projectTitle":"Smart Seats for Boyette's Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818915_orig.jpg?crop=3350,3350,x0,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737639167900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818915"},{"teacherId":9919751,"projectId":9105641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support means the world to me and my first-grade students. Because of your kindness, we now have access to all the supplies to make us successful. The magnetic white board has helped me students with writing in the lines, and how to write on white paper, which set them up for using white paper strategies. The dry erase markers make learning stress free by providing each student with working markers or back ups just in case they dry out. All these materials have helped our students. The students (and I) are so thankful for the snacks that were donated too. Being a Title 1 school, some of my kids rely on school breakfast and lunch to eat, so giving the students a snack during snack time makes them happy and prevents them from becoming hungry. Donating headphones and cleaning supplies has made me less stressed trying to provide for all my students, and making sure they do not go without. \r\nYour contribution to my 1st graders helps create a more engaging environment, where my students can grow and thrive. It is so encouraging to know there are people like you who believe in teachers and want to help give children the supplies and education they need and deserve. \r\nThank you for helping me and my 1st graders.","fullyFundedDate":1739305108750,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-learning-environment/9105641/","projectTitle":"A Clean Learning Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919751_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739047793504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919751"},{"teacherId":7939134,"projectId":9146169,"letterContent":"First & foremost, thank you so much for your kid and generous donations!! My kids absolutely LOVE their shirts!!! We wore them for the first time on Career Day and received SO many compliments from everyone at their booths. The principal even commented that maybe we could do a fifth grade shirt for all of the classes (you know I was smirking on the inside-lol). We have also received many compliments from other teachers throughout the building. We wore our shirts to tour the middle school as well and those teachers/principals were complimenting the shirts as well!","fullyFundedDate":1744033039207,"projectUrl":"project/matching-class-t-shirts/9146169/","projectTitle":"Matching Class T-Shirts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/watford"},{"teacherId":4620952,"projectId":9020874,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to help my students get these amazing doodle boards. They have made learning even more fun for all students. The kids have really enjoyed writing answers on their doodle boards to respond during lessons and enjoyed using the boards to work out problems during independent work, partner work, and group activities. These boards are so easy to use and easy to store. They are so much cleaner and easier to maintain than white boards and markers, and they are really helping us save paper in our classroom! The students are excited to continue using them as we gear up for end of year review. Thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1736443587477,"projectUrl":"project/doodle-boards-for-success/9020874/","projectTitle":"Doodle Boards for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forbes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4620952_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502128055334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4620952"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3224","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":620,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.3,"schoolId":3224,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ayden Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ayden Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/pitt-county-schools/ayden-elementary-school/3224"}