{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Griffith Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6415764,"projectId":10028158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for both my students and our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThis year has been especially challenging with a difficult flu season affecting so many students and staff. Having access to baby wipes, disinfecting wipes, sprays, cleaners, and tissues has had an immediate and lasting impact on our classroom. These supplies help us keep shared spaces cleaner, respond quickly to spills and messes, and reduce the spread of germs throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these items goes far beyond simple cleaning. Students are able to stay healthier, miss fewer days of school, and feel more comfortable in a classroom that is safe and well cared for. Tissues are always within reach, desks and tables can be sanitized regularly, and students are learning valuable habits about hygiene and personal responsibility.\r\n\r\nA clean classroom supports stronger learning. When students feel well and can remain in school consistently, they are better able to focus, participate, and grow academically and socially. Your support helps protect instructional time and creates an environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nI love my students for their resilience, kindness, and enthusiasm for learning, even during difficult times. Because of your generosity, they know their classroom is a place where they are cared for and supported. Having these much needed supplies, helped take the edge off for a few students that cannot grasp the concept of one tissue at a time or to keep their fingers out of their nose. \r\n\r\nNow that we are in full blown allergy season this is again a huge blessing. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a healthier, happier classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769104250227,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-healthy-faces-ready-to-le/10028158/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces, Healthy Faces, Ready-to-Learn Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6415764_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718641657829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ecresource"},{"teacherId":8813881,"projectId":9674462,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to our school! Over winter break I was able to make all of the labels for the bottles with student names and make each bottle for our students. It took some time, but with your donated supplies I was able to make a personalized water bottle for each student.\r\nWith the warm weather coming in, students will be outside in the heat more and more. Many don't have a reusable water bottle of their own. Giving them a Griffith Gents water bottle with their name on it will not only be helpful, but will be something they can carry with pride.","fullyFundedDate":1767134306772,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-men-with-pride-gents-c/9674462/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Men With Pride: Gents Club Water Bottles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8813881_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667338655152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8813881"},{"teacherId":6415764,"projectId":9826331,"letterContent":"I never imagined that diapering would become part of my role given my training and position in special education—but it has become a very real and necessary part of supporting my students. Without a proper changing station and consistent district support, this responsibility often felt unsafe and, at times, compromised the dignity and hygiene of both students and staff.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, that has changed.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided—gloves, covers, and aprons—have made an immediate impact across multiple classrooms. For many of us, these were items we had not been consistently supplied with, despite their importance. Having access to proper protective equipment has allowed us to care for our students in a way that is both safe and respectful.\r\n\r\nThe scratch guards have been especially meaningful. They have prevented countless abrasions and injuries; in fact, we now notice immediately when we forget to wear them. That alone speaks volumes about how essential they've become in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nAnd the pull-ups have made a huge difference in maintaining cleanliness and dignity. Without them, we were constantly cycling through clothing changes, which was difficult for both students and staff. Now, we're able to manage these needs more effectively and with far less disruption.\r\n\r\nYour support has directly improved the safety, hygiene, and dignity of our classroom environment—for our students and for those of us who care for them every day. We are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768324058571,"projectUrl":"project/the-perils-of-diaper-duty-diaper-change/9826331/","projectTitle":"The Perils of Diaper Duty: Diaper Changes for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6415764_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718641657829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ecresource"},{"teacherId":6178210,"projectId":9875428,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation to our Reading Corner. Your contribution has transformed this space from a simple nook into a warm, inviting sanctuary where students can truly lose themselves in a great story. By providing the comfort needed to settle in and focus, you've done more than just contribute our enjoyable items ,you've helped us foster a genuine love for literacy. Thank you for investing in our readers and for making our classroom feel a little more like home!","fullyFundedDate":1765051770749,"projectUrl":"project/getting-cozy-in-our-reading-corner/9875428/","projectTitle":"Getting Cozy in Our Reading Corner.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jamillah Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6178210"},{"teacherId":5899344,"projectId":9883897,"letterContent":"The students were excited to know what was in the box. As soon as they saw the stickers, small toys, trophies, and other rewards, their faces lit up with big smiles. They were genuinely happy to see everything inside.\r\n\r\n Simple reward such as a sticker or small toy now feels like a big celebration. The joy each item we have started using make the students especially proud.\r\n\r\nThese rewards help me highlight positive choices, kindness, effort, and perseverance. It has created a supportive, encouraging classroom environment.\r\nThank you for bringing joy, motivation, and confidence to our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1770393334367,"projectUrl":"project/encouragement-every-day/9883897/","projectTitle":"Encouragement Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5899344_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742645965877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5899344"},{"teacherId":5899344,"projectId":9808884,"letterContent":"​I am thrilled to share that our project, \"Hands-On Learning with Mobile Standing Desks and Podiums,\" is officially in action! Your generosity has brought a new level of energy and flexibility to our classroom, and I wanted to share a quick update on how it's going.\r\n​The students were incredibly excited to start using the new equipment. In fact, the \"buzz\" in the room has been wonderful to witness. One of my favorite moments so far was when a student, eager to get his turn at the new station, asked, \"Can I sit here?\" before happily pulling his chair over to the desk to get to work. It's clear that whether they are standing to stay energized or sitting to focus, these desks are already their favorite spot in the room.\r\n​The Impact You've Made:\r\n​Student Choice: Students are learning to identify the environment that helps them work best.\r\n​High Engagement: Those who haven't had a turn yet are already asking when they can get a chance to use the desks.\r\n​A Dynamic Space: The mobility of the podiums and desks allows us to shift our \"learning zones\" in seconds.\r\n​Your support does more than just provide furniture; it tells my students that their comfort and learning styles are a priority. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for making this \"hands-on\" experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768322972715,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-mobile-standing-d/9808884/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning with Mobile Standing Desks and Podiums","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5899344_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742645965877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5899344"},{"teacherId":112625,"projectId":10039727,"letterContent":"During our reading block, students use the whisper phones to practice reading fluently and hear themselves clearly. One of my favorite moments happened during independent reading when a student who often rushes slowed down, listened through the whisper phone, and proudly said, \"I sounded smooth this time!\" It was a small but powerful shift in confidence and self‑awareness.\r\nThe magnetic whiteboards have become essential in both math and phonics rotations. Students love building words with magnetic letters, solving math problems, and showing their thinking. During a recent word‑building activity, pairs of students were so engaged—comparing blends, rewriting words, and helping each other fix mistakes—that it felt like the perfect mix of learning and teamwork.","fullyFundedDate":1769104250836,"projectUrl":"project/magnets-in-motion-writing-solving-cre/10039727/","projectTitle":"Magnets in Motion: Writing, Solving, Creating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fraas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp112625_orig.jpg?crop=396,396,x48,y446&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574863505017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fraasd"},{"teacherId":8813881,"projectId":9585722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our poster paper project for our poster printer. Your donation helps us create vibrant, large-scale learning materials that bring lessons to life for our students. From classroom visuals to student projects, this paper will be used daily to enhance engagement and understanding. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' learning experience! Thank you for supporting public educators and for giving us the tools to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1759849386839,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-and-learning-with-pos/9585722/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity and Learning With Poster Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8813881_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667338655152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8813881"},{"teacherId":6415764,"projectId":9697906,"letterContent":"This year, the role of our K–1 EC Resource classroom has changed significantly. We are no longer serving only as a short-term support space; instead, our classroom has become an informal curriculum-based learning environment for students who are with us for up to 89% of their school day. In many cases, when students are unable to remain successfully in their general education classrooms due to behavioral or regulatory needs, we also become their primary instructional setting. At the same time, we are supporting students who are not yet able to complete formal assessments while still being expected to access general education curriculum in addition to our regular EC Resource students. \r\n\r\nThe LEGO DUPLO STEM materials from this project have been essential in helping us meet these challenges. Through structured play with the Number Train, Alphabet Truck, and building sets, I was able to teach early math and literacy concepts in a developmentally appropriate way while also collecting meaningful, play-based assessment data. Observing how students counted, recognized numbers and letters, built structures, and problem-solved during play gave me insight into their understanding that traditional formative assessments simply cannot capture for these learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of this DonorsChoose project, my classroom now has a safe, accessible STEM center that supports both instruction and assessment for students with complex learning needs. These materials allow me to meet students where they are, identify instructional entry points, and continue moving learning forward despite the shifting demands placed on EC Resource classrooms. Thank you for helping make this kind of responsive, student-centered teaching possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758245700223,"projectUrl":"project/stem-building-and-learning-center-for-k/9697906/","projectTitle":"STEM Building and Learning Center for K–1 EC Resource Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6415764_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718641657829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ecresource"},{"teacherId":6415764,"projectId":9689700,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the Numberblocks materials. They don't just see numbers—they identify with them. The characters help numbers feel familiar, friendly, and meaningful, which is especially powerful for my K–1 exceptional children who need concrete, relatable ways to build number sense. When students recognize a number as a \"friend,\" they engage longer, take risks, and feel proud of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe foam stacking number blocks are a standout favorite in our classroom. They make the abstract idea of numbers visible and touchable, helping students understand part-whole relationships and number bonds in a way that clicks. Students can physically build a number, break it apart, and put it back together—supporting deep understanding rather than memorization.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these tools are the bridge between confusion and understanding. Your donation helps create joyful \"aha\" moments that lay the foundation for future math success—one block, one number, one confident learner at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1758726586526,"projectUrl":"project/stem-support-for-special-education-stars/9689700/","projectTitle":"STEM Support for Special Education Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6415764_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718641657829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ecresource"},{"teacherId":112625,"projectId":9879095,"letterContent":"We want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generosity in providing cozy blankets and warm socks for our students. Cold weather—whether in the classroom or on the way to school—can leave children feeling uncomfortable and distracted. Thanks to your kindness, our students can stay warm, focused, and ready to learn.\r\nThese simple items do more than provide physical comfort—they send a powerful message of compassion and care. They show our students that their well-being matters and that they are valued members of our school community. This sense of security and belonging is essential for both academic success and personal growth.\r\nOur classroom reflects the rich diversity of our community, with students from many cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds. By supporting their physical and emotional needs, you help us create a space where every child feels seen, supported, and ready to thrive.\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. Your generosity warms not only their bodies but also their hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1764725780935,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-cozy-starts-winter-care-pa/9879095/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Cozy Starts: Winter Care Packages for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fraas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp112625_orig.jpg?crop=396,396,x48,y446&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574863505017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fraasd"},{"teacherId":9703645,"projectId":9396396,"letterContent":"The student impact from this project is hard to describe, but I will try. Since we introduced the animals to the classroom, the students have been incredibly interested in our science center. We have 2 aquariums set up (one includes the bullfrog tadpoles) and the terrarium which holds the tree frogs we had. All the different pieces have let us have a moist but not sopping wet terrarium. They handle the bugs (many catch the flightless fruit flies that escape) and understand they will be frog prey at some point. The isopods are cute but I don't think the students understand fully yet how they get their food. As each tadpole develops legs and the tail shrinks, it is moved to the terrarium. They watch as the froglet hangs out first in the bromeliad pools (where the leaves meet the stem) and they gradually works its way up the back wall to the hangout place at the tippy top. The kids help with misting the frogs (keeping them moist) but we don't allow touching (can't endanger their lives with our pathogens). It's fascinating. They fully understand the metamorphosis part and are working on the life cycle. The best part is just the liveliness of their interest. The children are endlessly fascinated by the tanks and terrarium. It's made for a lack of dead time - they can always check out the frogs!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for allowing us to have pets in the classroom. We will redeem the butterfly coupon later this year to continue learning about life cycles. This has been such an awesome experience!","fullyFundedDate":1758764926456,"projectUrl":"project/watching-our-hopping-awesome-class-pets/9396396/","projectTitle":"Watching Our Hopping Awesome Class Pets!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9703645_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749091897080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9703645"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1488","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":575,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":42,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.7,"schoolId":1488,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Griffith Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Griffith Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/winston-salem-forsyth-county-schools/griffith-elementary-school/1488"}