{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fuller G T Magnet Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8083187,"projectId":9624225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 4th grade classrooms! Since receiving the Storyworks magazines, we've seen a noticeable increase in my 4th graders' excitement and motivation to read. These texts have opened the door to so many rich learning opportunities, and I'd love to share a little about what they've meant for our students.\r\n\r\nWith Storyworks, my students practice reading fluency, strengthen their comprehension, and apply grade-level writing skills. Each issue includes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, allowing us to explore genre features, analyze author's craft, identify text structures, and build vocabulary in ways that feel natural and engaging. The embedded assignments align directly with our standards and often enhance what I'm already teaching, giving students meaningful, standards-based practice with each selection.\r\n\r\nReading time has become one of the most joyful parts of our day. Students read independently, in partners, and in small groups as we dig into the articles together. We annotate, discuss, debate, and write about what we've read. Because the articles are current and relevant to students' lives, they're able to make strong real-world connections—something that has deepened their comprehension and sparked genuine curiosity.\r\n\r\nI've seen students who previously struggled to stay engaged become eager to open each new issue. Several reluctant readers now ask if they can take the magazines home or read ahead, while strong readers enjoy diving into deeper questions and extended writing prompts. The variety of genres ensures that every student finds something that resonates with them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought high-interest, meaningful reading materials into our classroom, and it has truly made a difference. Thank you for helping inspire a new level of confidence and enthusiasm in our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1755689085407,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-igniting-young-imaginatio/9624225/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages: Igniting Young Imaginations with High-Interest Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheleheda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8083187_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x307,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699064521500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8083187"},{"teacherId":3281083,"projectId":9012905,"letterContent":"When my classroom students earn rewards they love to build with LEGOs.\r\n\r\nThey are so creative and I encourage that creativity that they will use in the future. With the Build It books they have learned how to make things with LEGO bricks to help with their creativity.\r\n\r\nIn my STEM elective, they have the materials and skills that have helped them with so many fun challenges with the LEGO bricks you helped supply us with. I can't thank you enough for the amazing donations and adding these materials to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1737000368873,"projectUrl":"project/build-it-with-legos/9012905/","projectTitle":"Build It with LEGOs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gizzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3281083_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657636393119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgizzi"},{"teacherId":9240413,"projectId":9212848,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through the Play, Create, Explore project! Your contributions have brought so much joy, curiosity, and meaningful learning into our space.\r\n\r\nThe moment the new materials arrived, my students lit up with excitement. They were eager to touch, explore, and dive right in. One student said, \"This is like a new adventure!\" It was heartwarming to see how quickly these resources inspired imaginative play and deeper engagement.\r\n\r\nWe've already used the materials during a sensory exploration unit. For example, using the manipulatives and fine motor tools, students created their own \"Feelings Gardens,\" using texture-rich materials to show how different emotions feel. A student who typically has a hard time expressing himself used soft materials to represent \"calm\" and crinkly paper for \"frustrated.\" It opened up new doors for communication and social-emotional development.\r\n\r\nThese tools are now a staple in our daily centers—from calming bins that support self-regulation to building blocks that foster teamwork and creativity. Students are not only learning academic concepts, but also practicing essential skills like turn-taking, problem-solving, and self-expression.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning a mini \"Discovery Fair\" where students will create their own sensory stations to share with peers from other classrooms. It's incredible to see their confidence grow as they take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us build a classroom where every student can play, create, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746785266774,"projectUrl":"project/play-create-explore-hands-on-tools-fo/9212848/","projectTitle":"Play, Create, Explore: Hands-On Tools for Learning and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9240413_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706493378975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9240413"},{"teacherId":9240413,"projectId":9080082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the sensory swing and roller! These tools have already made a powerful impact on our students' daily routines. The moment we introduced the swing, several students who typically struggle with regulation were immediately drawn to it, smiling and calmly requesting turns. One student who often has difficulty during transitions now independently asks for swing time to help calm his body before circle time—something we hadn't seen before!\r\n\r\nWe use the swing and roller as part of our sensory regulation strategies throughout the day. Whether it's before a group activity or to support a student who needs a break, these tools are helping our students access learning with more focus and confidence. The roller has also become a favorite, providing deep pressure input that helps students return to learning feeling more grounded.\r\n\r\nNext, we're working on helping students build their communication around sensory needs. We're teaching them to use gestures, pictures, or words to request the swing or roller during times of dysregulation. Your donation didn't just add equipment—it created meaningful learning and calming opportunities for students who need it most.","fullyFundedDate":1738522093321,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-sensory-support-a-project-for/9080082/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Sensory Support: A Project for Therapeutic Swings and Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9240413_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706493378975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9240413"},{"teacherId":9745406,"projectId":9098782,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, I've been able to deliver high-quality small group instruction in math and literacy. I've loved seeing my students grow over the past months as we've incorporated the individual number racks. Having the handheld number racks has helped students make abstract concepts concrete. They can physically manipulate the numbers while building mental flexibility. Rather than memorizing math facts, students are noticing patterns and explaining why their strategies make sense. These manipulatives have made our small group time even more engaging as students have fun showing their thinking and sharing with peers. \r\n\r\nHaving a classroom set of headphones has opened new doors for small group learning and independent practice. Students have benefitted from read-alouds that make literacy practice more accessible and engaging. This project has transformed the way that students learn in my classroom. Now every student has the tools they need to be successful. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1739204122704,"projectUrl":"project/soaring-in-small-group-instruction/9098782/","projectTitle":"Soaring in Small Group Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9745406_orig.jpg?crop=1734,1734,x170,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730415443128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745406"},{"teacherId":2420825,"projectId":8969072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and bringing these materials to us for my students to use! \r\n\r\nI try to incorporate STEM activities into many of my electives and specials class lessons because the type of hands-on learning that they create captures my students' attention and allows them to express themselves and demonstrate their learning in a different way. Their projects can also be used as a writing prompt, as in \"I made my castle like this because...\" or \"I gave my car wings so ...\". \r\n\r\nHaving Sharpie markers or dominoes or colorful masking tape to use allows them to show their creativity in ways that plain paper and crayons don't. And of course, paintbrushes and big kid sized scissors and glue, etc. \r\n\r\nThere are so many ways that my students are gifted and having these materials on hand for them to use is helping them discover new ones each day!","fullyFundedDate":1733152126698,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-keep-steaming-along/8969072/","projectTitle":"Help Us Keep STEAMing Along!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCurdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2420825_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472563101157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-mccurdy"},{"teacherId":2420825,"projectId":8966978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! The copies of these highly engaging elementary aged books have found their place in our library collection and are now being enjoyed by many of our students.\r\n\r\nPrior to being put into open circulation, these novels were read and used by the students in my Battle of the Books elective to prepare for a multischool competition. The third, fourth and fifth graders read and discussed them with their groups and created book trailers (like movie trailers) to show to the rest of the team, which allowed them to share their insights and to spark some animated conversations. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me bring these novels into our media center, where they will be enjoyed for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1733152126922,"projectUrl":"project/were-back-battling-with-books-again/8966978/","projectTitle":"We're Back: Battling With Books Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCurdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2420825_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472563101157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-mccurdy"},{"teacherId":2420825,"projectId":7991743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for resources to use with my STEM classes and electives! STEM activities, by their very nature, capture students' attention by creating challenging lessons that they need to solve by using their natural gifts and talents: creativity, imagination and fun! \r\n\r\nFacilitating these kinds of lessons, as you can understand, requires some types of consumables that are not readily available in a public school supply closet. Besides paint and Play Doh, things like origami paper, colorful cardstock and hole-punches allow them to create artifacts to 'show what they know' beyond the typical printed report. Items such as balloons, straws, and rubber bands help them to find their inner engineer and design and create moving vehicles that they can test, improve and retest, then gather data to help hone math skills such as finding an average and creating a graph. \r\n\r\nHaving these STEM items to incorporate into lessons helps me to provide authentic learning activities for my students to help them see what possibilities await them, and unlock gifts and talents that they may not realize they have yet!","fullyFundedDate":1699474829655,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stocking/7991743/","projectTitle":"STEM Stocking!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCurdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2420825_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472563101157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-mccurdy"},{"teacherId":9240413,"projectId":8906348,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Hands-On Learning: Engaging Playsets for Skill Development and Creativity.\" The excitement in our classroom was immediate the moment the new materials arrived! My students were wide-eyed with curiosity as we unpacked building sets, fine motor tools, and pretend play items. Many of them dove right in—stacking, sorting, hammering, and pretending with purpose and joy. For some of my students, especially those who are nonverbal or have developmental delays, these materials became meaningful tools for expression and interaction.\r\n\r\nWe've integrated the playsets into our daily learning centers, and they've had a powerful impact on engagement and skill development. One favorite moment was during our \"construction\" unit—students used foam bricks, toy tools, and hard hats to build a pretend house together. With modeling and encouragement, even our most hesitant learners began to collaborate, share tools, and talk through their plans. These materials are supporting language growth, turn-taking, and motor skills in a way that feels like play, not work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current theme on community helpers, students are using the playsets to act out jobs like builder, chef, or doctor. This kind of dramatic play deepens comprehension and supports vocabulary building in an accessible, sensory-rich way. Thanks to your kindness, these young learners now have the tools to bring their ideas to life—and that's a gift that keeps on giving.","fullyFundedDate":1733246519234,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-engaging-playsets-for/8906348/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Engaging Playsets for Skill Development and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9240413_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706493378975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9240413"},{"teacherId":8625681,"projectId":9078693,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the thoughtful classroom organization. The clear structure and well-organized space make a huge difference in creating a positive and productive learning environment. It helps to keep our classroom materials organized to help our day run more smoothly. Students love using the cushions when they are doing independent reading or working on practicing their spelling. The book bins have helped keep our books for ELA organized by unit so my student helpers can be more active in our classroom community. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me to create such an inspiring and organized space for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1740158372443,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/9078693/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poindexter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8625681_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y124&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692301434437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8625681"},{"teacherId":7018303,"projectId":4679566,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful to the donors whose funding for an iPad stand has greatly enhanced our classroom learning experience. With the addition of this tool, the teacher can now easily share books with the entire class, creating an interactive and engaging learning environment. The iPad stand allows for clear visibility of the content, enabling students to follow along in real time, whether it's reading a story or exploring an educational resource. This has made it easier for students to stay focused and participate in class discussions, enhancing their overall learning experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, the iPad stand has opened up new opportunities for dynamic teaching. The ability to project books and resources to the entire class at once has made reading sessions more accessible, as students can now see every page clearly, no matter where they are seated. This improvement has fostered a more inclusive classroom, allowing every student to engage with the material in a way that suits their learning needs. Your support has played a vital role in creating a more interactive and collaborative environment where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1577584197281,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-view-the-book/4679566/","projectTitle":"Help My Students View the Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Popson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7018303_orig.jpg?crop=795,795,x41,y149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740162492229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7018303"},{"teacherId":7018303,"projectId":8894360,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the generous donors who funded the grant for student seat pouches. Your support has made a significant difference in our students' daily lives, helping them stay organized and prepared for their lessons. These seat pouches have become a valuable tool in fostering a learning environment where students can easily access their materials and focus on their studies without distractions. Your thoughtful contribution has created lasting positive impacts on their academic experiences.\r\n\r\nThe seat pouches have helped our students develop a sense of responsibility for their own materials. By having a designated space to store their books, pencils, and notebooks, they've learned how to keep their supplies in order and take ownership of their learning tools. This small yet effective addition to their classroom experience has empowered them to manage their belongings and reduce the time spent searching for misplaced items, allowing them to focus more on their educational journey.\r\n\r\nI are incredibly grateful for your belief in the importance of helping students succeed in a well-organized and supportive environment. Thanks to your generous funding, students are not only learning the value of staying organized, but they are also growing into responsible individuals who can better manage their academic tasks. Your investment in their future will undoubtedly have a lasting impact, and we are excited to see the continued benefits of your support in the years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1729794471313,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-clean-classroom/8894360/","projectTitle":"Organized and Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Popson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7018303_orig.jpg?crop=795,795,x41,y149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740162492229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7018303"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1834","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":374,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":52,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.8,"schoolId":1834,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fuller G T Magnet Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fuller G T Magnet Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/wake-county-public-school-system/fuller-g-t-magnet-elementary-school/1834"}