{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edgewood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10464570,"projectId":10185998,"letterContent":"Our class would like to thank you for providing funding for new books for our room. The students have so many new choices of what to read because of your generous donation. \r\n\r\nBefore we had a small number of \"hand-me-down\" books, but now our bookshelf is full of brand new books of many different reading levels. This means that every child can find books that they are able to read.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will grow in their reading ability and their knowledge of the world. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1776430771753,"projectUrl":"project/read-dream-grow-books-for-every-stud/10185998/","projectTitle":"Read, Dream, Grow: Books for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10464570_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782884403205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10464570"},{"teacherId":2092527,"projectId":10160154,"letterContent":"These new materials have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom! My students have been excited to use the new resources during small-group learning, and it has been wonderful to watch them work together, share ideas, and learn from one another. Students are becoming more comfortable asking questions, explaining their thinking, and helping classmates when they get stuck.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited to see something new and different waiting for them. They were eager to get started, and the hands-on resources have made our small-group time more engaging and purposeful.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building strong small-group routines where students can collaborate, practice skills, and take greater ownership of their learning. I will use these materials to provide targeted practice based on student needs while encouraging students to communicate, problem-solve, and support one another. I am excited to see how their confidence and academic skills continue to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1776262055845,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-big-impact/10160154/","projectTitle":"Small Groups - Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2092527_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y245&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774006873835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2092527"},{"teacherId":6209168,"projectId":10168927,"letterContent":"Teaching at a title 1 school can definitely have its challenges. Providing my students with snacks when they don't have any or even as a \"treat\" allows me to show them that I'm here for them and I'm a safe place! It also allows me to help other kids who don't bring a snack or their family isn't as monetarily stable as others to make them feel included. I appreciate your donations and helping provide this opportunity for my students. They were truly excited and have loved and enjoyed each snack we have eaten! It makes snack time or providing treats for the class much easier!","fullyFundedDate":1776430488200,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-active-bodies-snacks-an/10168927/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds & Active Bodies: Snacks and Recess Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6209168"},{"teacherId":4299153,"projectId":10523913,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in funding our library center supplies! Your grant has transformed how students engage with learning in our media center at Edgewood Elementary.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our library now features dynamic, hands-on learning centers that bring literacy and critical thinking to life. The Where's Waldo books you provided have become instant favorites—students eagerly gather around them, building visual discrimination skills, patience, and perseverance while having a blast. The focused attention and collaborative problem-solving happening at our Waldo station is truly amazing to witness.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies have unleashed creativity across grade levels. Students illustrate book responses, design research posters, create story maps, and express their learning in vibrant, personal ways. Every child finds their voice through these materials, whether they're sketching characters from their favorite novels or crafting visual presentations.\r\n\r\nAnd the LEGOs? They've been transformational! Students engineer solutions to story problems, build settings from books they're reading, practice spatial reasoning, and collaborate on creative challenges. These colorful bricks have turned our makerspace area into a hub of innovation where students develop critical STEM skills while connecting deeply with literacy.\r\n\r\nThese centers have made our library a place where every student can explore, create, and discover in ways that match their learning style. Teachers regularly comment on how engaged their students are, and circulation has increased because students are excited to be here.\r\n\r\nYou've done more than supply a library—you've created joyful learning experiences for hundreds of students. Thank you for investing in their success and helping us build a space where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1787585207397,"projectUrl":"project/create-learn-grow/10523913/","projectTitle":"Create, Learn, Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Worley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4299153_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487519794576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cworley"},{"teacherId":4299153,"projectId":10539026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous grant support! Because of your investment in Edgewood Elementary's library, we now have the essential supplies that keep our learning space clean, healthy, and welcoming for every student who walks through our doors.\r\n\r\nThe Kleenex, table wipes, screen wipes, and soap you provided are making a real difference every single day. Students can confidently use our computers and shared workspaces knowing they're clean and safe. When a student needs a tissue, we have them readily available. Our tables stay fresh between classes, and proper handwashing supplies help keep our whole school community healthy.\r\n\r\nThese might seem like small items, but their impact is huge. Clean hands and surfaces mean fewer missed school days. Students can focus on discovering their next favorite book or collaborating on research projects instead of worrying about germs. Parents have one less thing to send to school. And I can dedicate more of our limited budget to books and resources that spark curiosity and joy.\r\n\r\nYou've helped create a library environment where students feel cared for and can learn at their best. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting the everyday needs that make excellent learning possible.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1788651627413,"projectUrl":"project/wolfies-are-safe/10539026/","projectTitle":"Wolfies are Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Worley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4299153_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487519794576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cworley"},{"teacherId":4299153,"projectId":10310170,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Edgewood Elementary, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the markers, activity books, wooden pattern blocks and magnetic community figures. Your support means the world to us and will make a significant difference in our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help our students excel in so many ways. Not only will they grow in knowledge and academic skills, but they will also learn how to socially communicate and get along with their peers during center time. As students work together with these resources, they practice collaboration, problem-solving, and building positive relationships—skills that will serve them throughout their lives.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our students goes far beyond the classroom. You are helping us create a learning environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are so fortunate to have community partners like you who believe in the power of education and the potential of every child.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Please know that your contribution is making a real and lasting impact on our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1787585171388,"projectUrl":"project/aggies-centers/10310170/","projectTitle":"Aggies Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Worley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4299153_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487519794576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cworley"},{"teacherId":10479014,"projectId":10192363,"letterContent":"We received the donated books at the end of the school year last year, and I am so excited to see the impact they will have on our students this year! I truly believe these books will help our students' \"knowledge light bulbs\" shine even brighter as they build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of important science concepts.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donations, our 5th graders now have greater access to engaging, age-appropriate resources that will help them build the background knowledge they need for the science content they will be learning and assessed on this year. These books give students an opportunity to explore science beyond the information presented in a textbook or lesson and allow them to see how science connects to the world around them.\r\n\r\nAs we introduce important science topics such as body systems, weather, and force and motion, these donated books will be valuable resources in our classrooms. Students can read about how the different systems of the human body work together, explore weather patterns and the forces that shape our weather, and investigate how pushes, pulls, gravity, and motion affect the world around them. Having books available on these topics allows students to preview new concepts, reinforce what they are learning during instruction, and explore questions that spark their natural curiosity.\r\n\r\nThis gift also allows us to enrich our classroom libraries with a wider variety of science-related texts. As teachers, we can use these resources to introduce new units, provide additional examples and explanations, support small-group instruction, and give students opportunities to independently explore topics that interest them. Students will be able to pick up a book and continue learning even after our science lesson has ended.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in our students and helping us provide them with resources that will inspire learning throughout the school year. Your generosity is helping us put more books into the hands of curious 5th graders and giving them more opportunities to discover, question, and understand the science all around them!","fullyFundedDate":1776430468150,"projectUrl":"project/where-stories-meet-science/10192363/","projectTitle":"Where Stories Meet Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sealey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479014"},{"teacherId":10464809,"projectId":10158812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom a more organized, calming, and supportive place for my students. These resources have truly helped me create the type of environment I pictured when I started this project. My students now have spaces and materials that are easier for them to access and use throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe book display has made our books more visible and inviting, giving students the opportunity to see their choices and independently select books that interest them. The cubby storage has also made a huge difference in helping us organize materials in a way that is easy for my students to understand and access. We are able to use the bins for hands-on learning activities and tasks while also working on important independence skills such as choosing materials, completing an activity, and putting things back where they belong.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been our calming and sensory spaces. My students have different sensory, communication, and behavioral needs, and sometimes they simply need a safe place to regulate before they are ready to return to learning. Having designated areas where they can sit, take a break, or use sensory supports gives them another way to communicate what they need. These resources are helping us work toward the goals that matter most in our classroom—greater independence, better self-regulation, increased engagement, and students feeling safe and successful at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me give them a classroom that meets them where they are. Your support has made a difference that we get to see and use every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1776430551484,"projectUrl":"project/building-calm-structure-and-independen/10158812/","projectTitle":"Building Calm, Structure, and Independence in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Q","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10464809"},{"teacherId":6317190,"projectId":10159192,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Our Students Are Sprinting Toward Success—Let's Help Them Cross the Finish Line!\" Your generosity gave my students the supplies they needed to prepare for their NC Math and Science End-of-Grade assessments. They used the journals, highlighters, scissors, glue, and copy paper to create interactive study guides, complete review activities, and build confidence as they prepared for testing.\r\n\r\nThe motivational prizes made a huge difference by celebrating students' hard work and encouraging them to keep pushing through the end of the school year. Because of your kindness, my students walked into their EOGs feeling more prepared, supported, and confident. Thank you for investing in their success and helping them finish the year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1776430493292,"projectUrl":"project/the-finish-line-is-nearhelp-them-cross/10159192/","projectTitle":"The Finish Line is Near—Help Them Cross It Supplied!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6317190_orig.png?crop=478,478,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776279835053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tharpe"},{"teacherId":6185282,"projectId":6089059,"letterContent":"Headphones have become an essential tool in my classroom by helping students stay focused, engaged, and successful during independent learning activities. Many of our daily lessons incorporate technology-based programs for reading, math, testing preparation, and intervention support. Headphones allow students to listen to instructional content without distractions while also preventing noise from disrupting their classmates.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, headphones support differentiated instruction by enabling students to work at their own pace and access accommodations such as text-to-speech features, audio directions, and educational videos. They are especially beneficial for students who need extra support with reading comprehension, language development, or concentration.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable set of headphones for every student helps create a productive learning environment, increases student engagement, and ensures equitable access to digital learning resources. Replacing worn or damaged headphones will allow all students to fully participate in technology-enhanced instruction and maximize their learning opportunities throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1641339904779,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-hear-with-headphones/6089059/","projectTitle":"Help Us Hear With Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6185282_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780404642648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6185282"},{"teacherId":10466240,"projectId":10161325,"letterContent":"The kids joy at finding the math games has led to a peaked interest into math! They are eager to engage and participate with the games. We have used the materials like the pencils, headphones, and lcd tablets to work out our math both on google classroom and with our worksheets. In a time, as the students are preparing for the end of year assessments, the rejuvenated interest in math has brought the kids back into the game of life! We are ready to learn and excited to do this! Thank you for all you have done to give us this ray of hope.","fullyFundedDate":1776520379345,"projectUrl":"project/multiples-for-math/10161325/","projectTitle":"Multiples for Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell-Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10466240"},{"teacherId":10466851,"projectId":10162254,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new resources, and we have already seen how much of an impact they are making in our classroom. One of the resources that has been especially appreciated is the food. Being able to send food home with students at the end of the week has meant so much to our families. The students are always grateful to have something to take home and share, and it has been wonderful to know that we can provide a little extra support beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students also absolutely loved having kinetic sand and putty available during math. We used them to help solve math word problems, giving students a hands-on way to model numbers, quantities, and different problem-solving strategies. They were excited to get to use something fun and tactile while learning, and it helped make math feel less intimidating and more engaging. I loved seeing students who sometimes struggle with word problems become more willing to try when they could physically represent what was happening in the problem.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on these hands-on learning experiences. Students will keep practicing their problem-solving skills, working together, explaining their thinking, and applying what they have learned to new challenges. We are grateful for the donors who made these resources possible. 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