{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aquadale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10565148,"projectId":10418450,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug has completely transformed our meeting and learning space! Every day, my third graders gather on the rug for our morning meeting, read-alouds, and mini-lessons in reading, math, science, and social studies. It's become the heart of our classroom where we build community, solve problems together, and dive into new concepts.\r\n\r\nThe carpet vacuum has been a game-changer too - we can keep our learning space clean and fresh throughout the week. Students have even taken ownership of helping maintain it, which has been a wonderful lesson in taking care of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate! When the rug was rolled out, my students literally cheered. Several of them commented on how bright and clean it looked compared to our old, worn-out rug. One student said, \"This looks like a REAL classroom now!\" and another asked if we could spend extra time on the rug because it was \"so cozy.\" Their pride in having a beautiful, clean space to learn has been heartwarming to witness. Now when they sit down for a lesson, I can see them settle in more comfortably and focus better - having a fresh, inviting space has made a real difference in how they feel about coming together to learn.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're in the middle of an exciting science unit on animal habitats. Students are gathering on the rug daily for observations, discussions, and collaborative research. We're using the space to sort habitat cards, act out animal behaviors, and share our findings with classmates. Next week, we'll use the rug area for small-group work as students create habitat dioramas and present their learning to the class.\r\n\r\nIn math, we're working on multiplication strategies, and the rug has become our go-to spot for hands-on problem-solving with manipulatives and partner work. The clean, comfortable space makes it easy for students to spread out materials and work together.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in our classroom! This rug isn't just a surface to sit on - it's where my third graders build friendships, discover new ideas, and grow as learners every single day. Your generosity has given them a space they're truly proud of.","fullyFundedDate":1787585222395,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-comfort/10418450/","projectTitle":"Classroom Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ubaldo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10565148"},{"teacherId":10324632,"projectId":9848791,"letterContent":"As the school librarian, my favorite part of the day is seeing the look of discovery on a student's face. When the students first saw our new forward-facing bins, the energy in the room was electric. It was like they were seeing our collection for the first time! One student, who often struggles to find something that holds their attention, walked right up to a bin and pulled out a book that had been sitting untouched on a shelf for nearly two years. She looked at me with wide eyes and asked, \"When did we get this one?\" It's a joy to tell them it's been here all along; it was just waiting for them to find it.\r\n\r\nIn the short time we've had our clear bins, I've watched students who used to feel overwhelmed by the \"wall of books\" become confident, independent browsers. Because they can see the covers, they are making connections to the stories before they even pull the book off the shelf. Our circulation is already changing; books that used to stay hidden are now being checked out every single week. It has turned my 50-minute sessions with each class from a search for \"anything\" into a purposeful journey to find the perfect fit book.\r\n\r\nWhile we've made incredible progress, our library transformation is still underway! We are currently in the thick of organizing our non-fiction section. My next big step is creating labels for every bin. These will act as a roadmap, helping our youngest pre-readers and our older researchers alike find exactly what they need. Once the non-fiction transition is complete, my goal is to secure more bins for our \"Everybody\" (picture book) section. Step by step, and with your incredible support, we are building a library where every child, no matter their age or reading level, feels empowered to find a book that speaks to them.","fullyFundedDate":1761135941481,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-readers-find-big-adventur/9848791/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Readers Find Big Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Provencher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10324632_orig.jpg?crop=1431,1430,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760983633879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324632"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3468","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":340,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":64,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":81.8,"schoolId":3468,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Aquadale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Aquadale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/stanly-county-school-district/aquadale-elementary-school/3468"}