{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southeast Raleigh Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","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":1935426,"projectId":6563183,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly grateful for the new math journals and games that were made possible thanks to your generous support. From the moment the materials arrived, there was a buzz of excitement in the classroom. The students were eager to dive into the journals, explore the games, and see how these new resources would become part of our daily learning routine.\r\n\r\nThe math journals have quickly become a core part of our math block. Each morning, students begin with a math warm-up, which they now complete in their new journals. These journals give students a consistent space to organize their thoughts, reflect on problem-solving strategies, and track their learning. One of our recent projects involved a multi-day lesson on fractions. Students used their journals to draw models, write explanations, and show different ways to represent equivalent fractions. It was inspiring to watch them flip back through their own notes and drawings to make connections and apply previous learning to new challenges.\r\n\r\nWhat makes the journals even more meaningful is the ownership students have over them. They're proud of their work and often decorate the covers with math-themed designs or personal touches. I've even had students ask if they can take them home over the weekend to continue practicing! This level of engagement and independence has truly been a highlight.\r\n\r\nThe math games have added a whole new level of excitement and collaboration to our classroom. We've set up a \"Math Game Center\" that rotates weekly with different skill-based games. One of the most popular games so far is a place value game that challenges students to build the largest (or smallest) number using digit cards. Students work in pairs or small groups, strategizing and explaining their choices to one another. Another favorite has been a multiplication memory match game, which has helped boost fluency while still keeping things fun and interactive.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that stands out happened last week during our \"Math Centers Friday.\" One group was working on a fractions board game, and I overheard a student say, \"This is way better than doing a worksheet—I'm still learning but it feels like recess!\" That moment confirmed exactly why these resources are so powerful. They make learning feel like an adventure, not just an assignment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're preparing for a math project focused on budgeting and real-world problem solving. Students will work in small groups to create a mock classroom event, like a party or mini field trip, and use their journals to plan the budget, calculate costs, and track spending. The math games will continue to reinforce computation and logical thinking skills, while the journals will serve as their working notebooks to document the entire process.\r\n\r\nThese resources haven't just supported math instruction—they've helped build a positive math culture in our classroom. My students are more confident, more collaborative, and more curious about numbers than ever before. Your support has made a real difference, and we thank you for believing in our classroom. We look forward to sharing even more learning moments with you in the future!","fullyFundedDate":1659893468381,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math/6563183/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Math","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":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"},{"teacherId":7257529,"projectId":9117378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Because of your support, we received essential supplies—pencils, Clorox wipes, dry erase markers, and Post-it notes—that are making a big difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when the materials arrived was real—students cheered when they saw fresh pencils and colorful Post-it notes waiting on their desks! You would've thought it was a box of treasure. Simple things like having their own dry erase marker for math practice or being able to jot ideas on Post-its during a reading lesson have empowered my students to take more ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe Post-its have been used for idea boards where students can get up and moving, sharing and building off each other's thoughts. We also love them as tools to give feedback or jot ideas before sharing aloud. The dry erase markers helped us map out plans or solve problems on our whiteboard tables, and the pencils—well, they're used constantly in every subject, every day.\r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes are also a huge help in keeping our space clean and safe—especially during cold and flu season. It's amazing how much more focused students are when their environment feels fresh and cared for.\r\n\r\nThese tools aren't just supplies—they're supporting deeper learning, collaboration, and creativity. Your generosity has truly brightened our classroom in both practical and meaningful ways. Thank you for getting a glimpse into our world and helping make it a better place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1739982989522,"projectUrl":"project/practical-products-for-a-productive-lear/9117378/","projectTitle":"Practical Products for a Productive Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7257529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736999378597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvalentine3rd"},{"teacherId":7257529,"projectId":9095293,"letterContent":"I'm writing to extend my sincere thanks for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Because of you, I received five transformative professional development books that are already enriching my teaching and shaping a more thoughtful, inclusive, and effective learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe books we received—Recipe for Reading, It's Never Just About the Behaviour, Choice Words, Humans Who Teach, and Rooted in Joy—each bring a powerful lens to the work we do every day.\r\n\r\nRecipe for Reading is enhancing our approach to structured literacy and phonics, giving me tools to support early readers with evidence-based strategies. It's Never Just About the Behaviour has shifted how we respond to classroom challenges—encouraging me to look beyond behavior and understand the whole child. Choice Words is helping us reframe my language to empower students and foster a growth mindset through everyday conversations.\r\n\r\nMost deeply, Humans Who Teach and Rooted in Joy have reminded us of the heart of this work: teaching with love, justice, and a deep commitment to student belonging. These books have been grounding and inspiring, especially in a time when educators face so many pressures. They've helped me reconnect with why I teach—and how I can do so in a way that centers joy, equity, and care.\r\n\r\nYour donation did more than purchase books—it supported a culture of reflective practice, shared learning, and hope. Thank you for believing in teachers and for investing in our growth. 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