{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Drive Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":10116739,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a vacuum and step stool that help keep our learning environment clean, organized, and accessible for my students. In a busy Pre-K classroom, messes happen every day during art projects, sensory play, snack time, and hands-on activities. The vacuum allows us to quickly clean up small spills, glitter, paper scraps, and crumbs so our classroom stays safe and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nThe step stool has been especially helpful for my little learners. It gives them the independence to reach the sink for handwashing, access materials safely, and participate more confidently in daily classroom routines. One special moment was during clean-up time after an art activity. Students were excited to help tidy up the classroom, and some even asked if they could help use the vacuum or stand on the step stool to wash their hands by themselves. It was wonderful to see them taking pride in helping care for our classroom.\r\nThese resources have helped us continue building responsibility and independence in our daily routines. My students are learning that taking care of their classroom is part of being a good classroom community member.\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue practicing independence skills such as cleaning up after activities, washing hands properly, and helping keep our classroom neat and organized. Your support has helped create a cleaner, safer, and more empowering environment where my students can learn, grow, and take pride in their space. 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Students no longer had to worry about not having the materials they needed, which helped us stay focused on our assignments instead of feeling stressed or embarrassed. Having enough supplies for everyone also created a sense of fairness and inclusion in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe folders helped us stay organized. Instead of losing papers or mixing up assignments, we were able to keep our work neat and in one place. This made it easier to keep track of homework, classwork, and important handouts, which improved our responsibility and study habits.\r\n\r\nThe regular and mini journals gave us a special space to write down our thoughts, ideas, and reflections. They encouraged us to be creative and express ourselves more freely. Writing in our journals helped improve our writing skills, build confidence, and develop stronger communication abilities. The mini journals were especially helpful for quick writes, brainstorming, and capturing ideas on the go.\r\n\r\nOverall, you didn't just provide supplies — they gave our class the tools to succeed. Their generosity helped create a more organized, confident, and motivated learning environment where every student had what they needed to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1762559229341,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-new-beginnings/9619847/","projectTitle":"New Teacher, New Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10186895_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x518,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770828699336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186895"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":9789973,"letterContent":"Providing the Science Can Solar System for Kids has brought science learning to life in our classroom. These hands-on activities allow students to explore the solar system in an interactive and meaningful way, helping them better understand planets, space, and scientific concepts that can be difficult to grasp through textbooks alone. Students are excited to build, observe, and discuss what they are learning, which increases curiosity and engagement during science lessons.\r\n\r\nThis project has supported critical thinking, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning as students work together to explore the solar system through experiments and guided activities. Visual and hands-on experiences help students make connections, ask questions, and develop a deeper understanding of science concepts. Your support has helped spark a love for science, encouraged exploration, and created memorable learning experiences that inspire students to think beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760636713051,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries/9789973/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":9660224,"letterContent":"Providing laminating paper for our classroom has greatly enhanced how students engage with learning activities. By laminating materials such as center activities, flashcards, writing mats, and hands-on practice sheets, students are able to use them repeatedly, which supports skill mastery through consistent practice. These durable resources allow children to write, erase, and try again—building confidence and reducing frustration as they learn.\r\n\r\nThis project has also helped our classroom stay organized and efficient. Laminated activities hold up during daily use, making them perfect for small groups, independent work, and learning centers. Students are excited to use these materials, and the ability to reuse them means lessons can be more interactive while also being cost-effective. Your support has helped create a more engaging, hands-on learning environment where students can practice skills in a fun, meaningful, and stress-free way.","fullyFundedDate":1761917247133,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-and-reuse/9660224/","projectTitle":"Laminate and Reuse!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":9752121,"letterContent":"Providing ink for our classroom printer has had an immediate and meaningful impact on student learning. With reliable ink, I am able to print high-quality instructional materials such as reading passages, math practice, writing prompts, and hands-on learning activities that directly support our daily lessons. Students now have consistent access to worksheets and activities they can touch, write on, and take ownership of, which is especially important for developing foundational skills.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped keep instruction running smoothly without interruptions caused by a lack of supplies. It has also allowed me to quickly adapt lessons to meet students' individual needs—printing extra practice for those who need reinforcement and enrichment activities for students who are ready to be challenged. Most importantly, students feel more confident and engaged when they have the materials they need in front of them. Your support has made our classroom more efficient, organized, and focused on learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1761917276545,"projectUrl":"project/ink-me-please/9752121/","projectTitle":"Ink Me Please!!!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4254330,"projectId":9472156,"letterContent":"When the Donors Choose materials arrived, my first graders could hardly wait to see what was inside! Their eyes widened with excitement as we unpacked each item, and they immediately started imagining what they could build. With the supplies you provided, I created a set of hands-on STEM bins designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. The bins quickly became a favorite part of our classroom routine — students eagerly choose a bin each morning and dive right into building, exploring, and experimenting.\r\nYour generosity made this possible, turning everyday lessons into meaningful, hands-on experiences that my students look forward to each day. Thank you for helping me create an engaging environment where my young learners can imagine, build, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1755700851517,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-for-curious-minds/9472156/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4254330"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":9618578,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to healthy snacks each day—a small change that has made a big difference. Snack time helps ensure that every child has the fuel they need to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn. For many of my students, having a consistent snack available means they can concentrate on their schoolwork instead of their hunger.\r\n\r\nSnack time has also created a routine that students look forward to. It gives them a chance to pause, recharge, and practice social skills like sharing, taking turns, and using polite words. For our younger learners, it even supports independence as they learn to open packages, clean up after themselves, and make healthy food choices.\r\n\r\nThis project has not only met a physical need but has also helped create a sense of comfort and community in our classroom. Your generosity is making sure that no student has to learn on an empty stomach, and for that, we are so deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758202775174,"projectUrl":"project/break-time/9618578/","projectTitle":"Break Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":9043006,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has durable file folders and laminating sheets that have truly transformed how students learn and engage with materials. These resources have allowed me to create hands-on, reusable activities that help students practice skills again and again without the worry of materials wearing out.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe file folders have helped us organize these activities into easy-to-access centers. This means students can work independently, rotate through stations, and find what they need quickly. The organization also helps reduce distractions and maximizes learning time.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has given my students engaging, interactive tools that make learning more accessible, organized, and fun. Your support has created a classroom where resources last longer, activities are more hands-on, and students feel more ownership over their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746699571137,"projectUrl":"project/file-folder-fun/9043006/","projectTitle":"File Folder Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4527892,"projectId":8370238,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donations towards my projects I was able to get the supplies needed for my classroom in order to give my students materials that will allow them to be successful during classroom instruction time.\r\n\r\nMy classroom is so grateful when generous people take their time to make sure we have what we need to be successful in class leading toward short as well as long term goal for success.\r\n\r\nThese materials will allow us to work and learn together and meet all of our classroom and educational goal. We are very thankful each and every time someone shows love to our classroom family.","fullyFundedDate":1715903190095,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/8370238/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4527892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502244920729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alondra-montgomery"},{"teacherId":4254330,"projectId":9073414,"letterContent":"Thank you to all my wonderful donors. My students and I will use these materials to start the school year off on the right foot.Your generosity has ensured the success of my students. My parents last school was extremely exciting and I was grateful for all the beginning of the year school supplies. A few parents mention the difficulties of purchasing school supplies during the past school years due jobs availabilities and not having the extra available funds for the necessary school supplies. We (students, parents and myself) are truly grateful for donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1737837260863,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-future-2025/9073414/","projectTitle":"Back to the Future 2025!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4254330"},{"teacherId":2482055,"projectId":8983447,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to bring my project to life. Thanks to you all, we are all \"Wrapped Up\"! My scholars were so happy when I told them that we had a special package with something just for them! I placed all of the items on the table and allowed each scholar to choose the color hat and gloves that they wanted. They were all smiles! These items could not have arrived at a better time. We got some snow! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your generosity. It is so appreciated. It takes a village and I am indeed thankful for each of you.","fullyFundedDate":1734250082594,"projectUrl":"project/wrapped-up/8983447/","projectTitle":"Wrapped Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2482055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508592430531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2482055"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3647","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":480,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":80,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":56.8,"schoolId":3647,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Drive Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North Drive Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/wayne-county-public-schools/north-drive-elementary-school/3647"}