{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southeast Raleigh Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9508955,"projectId":9951686,"letterContent":"The students have so enjoyed the new percussion instruments! Many of them had never played the castanets before. You will see one of the students playing the castanets in the first picture. We were also happy to have the new triangle holders so that more students can play the triangles. \r\n\r\nAll K-5 students have enjoyed the new frog guiros! You will see some 5th graders improvising with the frog guiros, triangles, etc. in the second picture. Student engagement has increased with these new percussion instruments. Thank you so much for investing in our community of young musicians!","fullyFundedDate":1771103288467,"projectUrl":"project/new-percussion-instruments/9951686/","projectTitle":"New Percussion Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508955_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770049162564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508955"},{"teacherId":1935426,"projectId":9680000,"letterContent":"Our students have truly benefited from the addition of the Tonies device and the listening center with the radio, CD player, and headphones. While many donors are familiar with technology at home, this technology plays a very intentional role in our classroom by supporting literacy, independence, and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe Tonies device helps bring stories to life in a way that is interactive and easy for young learners to use on their own. Students are able to listen to books, follow along, and build comprehension skills without needing constant adult support. The listening center with headphones allows students to hear fluent reading, which strengthens their vocabulary, improves pronunciation, and builds confidence—especially for emerging and struggling readers.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for students is the independence and choice this technology provides. They love being able to select their own stories and control their listening experience. The hands-on nature of the Tonies characters makes it feel like play, while they are actually developing important literacy skills.\r\n\r\nWe have seen several students especially thrive with this new technology. Some of our more reluctant readers are now eager to engage with books because they can listen and follow along without frustration. Students who need extra support with focus benefit from the headphones, which help minimize distractions and allow them to fully immerse themselves in a story. Additionally, our English language learners have shown growth in language development as they hear correct pronunciation and natural storytelling.\r\n\r\nOverall, this technology has made reading more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for all of our students. It has created opportunities for independence, built confidence, and helped foster a genuine love of stories in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763600333450,"projectUrl":"project/tuned-in-an-ear-smart-approach-to-readi/9680000/","projectTitle":"Tuned In: An Ear-Smart Approach to Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1935426_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x80,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565394341116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1935426"},{"teacherId":48000,"projectId":9488659,"letterContent":"Receiving these wonderful books have given a confidence booster for my students in need of a more individualized learning resource. When the students realized they had another resource that we unboxed together they were elated. My students have had the opportunity to take home the books and successfully read them to their parents. \r\n\r\nI have really appreciated the generous donors from Donors Choose. Only donors like you can make teachers projects, visions, and out box ideas to fruition. Your donation has encouraged me to dream bigger, teach more passionately and motivate my students to be better than they imagine.","fullyFundedDate":1761783139983,"projectUrl":"project/goodness-gracious-great-books-of-fire/9488659/","projectTitle":"Goodness, Gracious, Great Books of Fire!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Primus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp48000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650022553245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/osmo"},{"teacherId":9508955,"projectId":9862847,"letterContent":"Our students have been thrilled to have the opportunity to each have an ukulele to play during music class. When the students first saw the new ukuleles, they were so excited and some promptly started saying that they wanted to be the first to use the new ones! They were surprised and happy that they did not have to share anymore. \r\n\r\nIt has been so impactful to the efficiency of our learning since students no longer have to share an instrument. We have been able to move more quickly in the Ukulele curriculum. The students have learned how to properly hold the instruments, play individual strings and a few chords. We are working on playing chord progressions more smoothly and accurately. \r\n\r\nIn the next couple of months, our goal is to learn several more chords and increase the complexity of the music we can play. We are hopeful to have an ukulele performance for our 5th grade graduation ceremony. We cannot thank you enough for making this possible for our students and our school!","fullyFundedDate":1762202023274,"projectUrl":"project/more-ukuleles-please/9862847/","projectTitle":"More Ukuleles Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508955_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770049162564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508955"},{"teacherId":9121751,"projectId":9612852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones and organizer bins for our 2nd grade classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow students to fully engage in individualized learning activities such as reading programs, math practice, and instructional videos—without distractions. This has helped students stay focused, build confidence, and learn at their own pace while allowing small-group instruction to happen smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe organizer bins have transformed our classroom environment. With clearly organized materials, students are learning to be more independent and responsible, and we are able to spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies. An organized classroom also creates a calm, welcoming space where students feel ready and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is more inclusive, focused, and student-centered. We are truly grateful for your support and for the positive impact you have made on our students' academic and social growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students. Your support is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758202786791,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-whites-2nd-grade-classroom-of-litt/9612852/","projectTitle":"Mrs. White's 2nd Grade Classroom of Little Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121751_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x0,y1128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785678108704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121751"},{"teacherId":1935426,"projectId":9488744,"letterContent":"Here's a warm, heartfelt thank-you letter that incorporates all the information you shared and answers the donor questions naturally:\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom library project! The new resources have made a tremendous difference in how our students access and enjoy books each day.\r\n\r\nWe're already putting the thermal binder and glue strips to great use—repairing well-loved stories that had started to fall apart. Students are thrilled to see some of their favorite titles back on the shelves, ready to be shared again. The clear bins have also completely transformed our library space. By organizing books by level, genre, and theme, even our youngest readers can now find books that match their interests and reading abilities all on their own.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was seeing students' faces light up the day we introduced the refreshed library. They immediately started exploring, trading book recommendations, and proudly showing off how neatly everything was organized. It was wonderful to watch them take ownership of their reading space!\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next step is to use this revitalized library to support ongoing reading projects. Students are setting personal reading goals, exploring new genres, and engaging in small-group book talks to share what they've learned. With your help, we've built not just a library, but a community of enthusiastic, confident readers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible—you've helped create a space where reading truly comes to life!","fullyFundedDate":1756343631113,"projectUrl":"project/longevity-in-library/9488744/","projectTitle":"Longevity in Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1935426_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x80,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565394341116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1935426"},{"teacherId":1935426,"projectId":9226947,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our students discover a love of reading!\r\n\r\nThe new nonfiction sports books have been such a hit in our classroom. They're helping students build important literacy skills—like identifying main ideas, summarizing, and making connections—while also teaching powerful lessons about perseverance, teamwork, and determination.\r\n\r\nReading time now feels like game time! Students are eager to open a book, talk about their favorite athletes, and share what they've learned about hard work and overcoming challenges. Some of our more reluctant readers have especially connected with these stories, finding real inspiration in the athletes' journeys and discovering that reading can be just as exciting as the sports they love.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has truly turned reading into a \"win\" for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746628549204,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-motion-building-readers-thr/9226947/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Motion: Building Readers Through Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1935426_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x80,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565394341116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1935426"},{"teacherId":48000,"projectId":9592058,"letterContent":"It has been such a wonderful feeling to provide my students with such great resources. Being in a low-poverty, and low-performing school has given me the opportunity to reach more students who struggle. These materials are perfect for differentiating leveled reading, math, spelling and writing assignments. This has also allowed them to build more confidence in themselves and their ability to be successful. I have students who have asked for more and these resources have helped develop their desire and love of learning, and that's half the battle already won. \r\n\r\nYou were a great contributor to this major shift in mindset and attitude. \r\nI sincerely thank you for providing the monetary funds to complete this project.","fullyFundedDate":1757605645100,"projectUrl":"project/you-get-a-resource-and-you-get-a-resour/9592058/","projectTitle":"You Get a Resource!-and-You Get a Resource!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Primus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp48000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650022553245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/osmo"},{"teacherId":48000,"projectId":9531551,"letterContent":"My students are truly beside themselves with their pets. They have named them like \"Cash, Clover and Luigi\". It's so adorable, reassuring that children find happiness in the simplicities of life. My students have really been motivated to be on their best behavior to be able to earn their desk pets and the little accessories. Students look forward to writing stories and creating world for their pet. \r\n\r\nHaving donations from a community dedicated to creating caring and loving students is just amazing.","fullyFundedDate":1758202553651,"projectUrl":"project/come-see-my-pet-porcupine-sticky/9531551/","projectTitle":"Come See My Pet Porcupine: Sticky!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Primus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp48000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650022553245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/osmo"},{"teacherId":3420247,"projectId":8991853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to our classroom! Your gift has made a tremendous impact on our students' learning. With their own headphones, students can now fully engage in reading programs, online lessons, and educational games without distractions.\r\n\r\nThis simple tool has created a quieter, more focused environment and allows each student to learn at their own pace. The excitement on their faces when they received their headphones was priceless—many said it made them feel like \"real learners.\"\r\n\r\nYour kindness supports not only our daily lessons but also our students' confidence and independence. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1738428579187,"projectUrl":"project/sound-solutions-help-us-provide-headpho/8991853/","projectTitle":"Sound Solutions: Help Us Provide Headphones for Every Student!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sharpless","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3420247_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526167245046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laurenwalton"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_125620","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":341,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":62,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.0,"schoolId":125620,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southeast Raleigh Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southeast Raleigh Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/wake-county-public-school-system/southeast-raleigh-elementary-school/125620"}