{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kernersville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":19000,"projectId":10333219,"letterContent":"Thank you for the class set of magnetic letters and metal baking sheets. We use these during phonics to decode and make words. The students have enjoyed using the boards and letters to complete word work. Each student has their own set of magnetic letters and a metal board. This means that each student is fully engaged in manipulating letters and making words on their own during each phonics lesson.\r\n Students were excited to have their own personal materials and are taking pride in caring for these generous gifts.","fullyFundedDate":1787585062986,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-reinforcement/10333219/","projectTitle":"Phonics Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beeson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp19000_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781131917067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/19000"},{"teacherId":19000,"projectId":10430993,"letterContent":"Our class uses the new \"Thinking Rug\" everyday. The students were thrilled to have a new meeting and working space in the classroom. They were amazed at the size and how comfortable the rug is to sit on for learning.\r\n We use the carpet for whole group phonics/literacy and math. It gives the students so much space to sit, work, and use the manipulatives they need for every day learning. We also use it during indoor recess as a place to explore with our hands on toys and puzzles.\r\n Thank you again for brightening the days of these first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1787584929598,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-rug/10430993/","projectTitle":"Thinking Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beeson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp19000_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781131917067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/19000"},{"teacherId":7236782,"projectId":10410701,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to the DonorsChoose donors who made this project possible. Your generosity helps ensure that our young artists have the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in our students, encouraging their creativity, and showing them that their ideas are worth bringing to life.\r\nBecause of you, more students can pick up a pencil, embrace the creative process, and discover that with practice, patience, and a little imagination, they are capable of amazing things! Your support for the arts and fostering creativity in children is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1787585028856,"projectUrl":"project/draw-and-create/10410701/","projectTitle":"Draw and Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahlstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236782_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692711125671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7236782"},{"teacherId":7236782,"projectId":10371211,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our DonorsChoose supporters, our elementary art classroom now has an air purifier to help create a cleaner, fresher, and healthier learning environment for our students. This thoughtful donation makes a meaningful difference in a space where creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning happen every day. \r\nBecause of you, our students can continue exploring the wonderful world of art in a classroom where their creativity and well-being are both priorities. Thank you for helping our little artists breathe a little easier as they bring their big ideas to life!","fullyFundedDate":1787585040905,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air-to-create/10371211/","projectTitle":"Clean Air to Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahlstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236782_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692711125671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7236782"},{"teacherId":4831969,"projectId":10567562,"letterContent":"Wow I was so honored to learn that my \"On Point\" Donor's Choose had been fully funded. I want to extend a huge heartfelt thank-you to each of the folks that gave money to support my project. Your funding will go to purchase mechanical pencils that will be used in our \"Good Behavior\" Store. This year your generosity will impact around 600 students. Thank you for your belief not only in my project, but also for your support of public education. Now more than ever public schools need to support of the community around them. Biggest thanks to each of you!","fullyFundedDate":1790508326073,"projectUrl":"project/on-point/10567562/","projectTitle":"On Point!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine-Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4831969_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506526138657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-valentineturner"},{"teacherId":4831969,"projectId":10541309,"letterContent":"I am just so thankful to have your support of my most recent Donor's Choose project to supply Smarties Candy Rolls to our school. These candies will go to stock our \"Good Behavior Store.\" Students will have the opportunity to shop each month for prizes for making wise behavior choices while at school!\r\n\r\nThank you for your belief in my project and your support of public schools. Schools simply could not provide for students without the support of our community. Please know how much your kindness is appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1788186251269,"projectUrl":"project/smarties-for-super-smart-choices/10541309/","projectTitle":"Smarties For Super Smart Choices!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine-Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4831969_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506526138657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-valentineturner"},{"teacherId":4831969,"projectId":10541365,"letterContent":"I am blown away with your generosity! I was beyond grateful to learn that my recent donor's choose to restock our class birthday bucket had been fully funded! When the lovely items arrived they immediately went into our birthday bucket and the students are having a fun time waiting for their turn to visit the birthday bucket to pick out a prize!\r\n\r\nThank you for your belief in my project and your support of public schools. We simply could not provide what we do for our students without your help!\r\n\r\nSo thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1788186250925,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-class-birthday-bucket/10541365/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our Class Birthday Bucket!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine-Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4831969_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506526138657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-valentineturner"},{"teacherId":7236782,"projectId":10480790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose and for making it possible for my students to have access to new watercolor supplies! Your generosity means so much to me and to my elementary art students. Because of your kindness, my students will have the opportunity to explore color, experiment with painting techniques, and create artwork that allows their imaginations to shine.\r\nThese supplies will be used for a wide variety of projects throughout the school year. Students may create colorful landscapes, painted self-portraits, nature-inspired artwork, abstract paintings, illustrations, and imaginative scenes. Each project gives them another opportunity to make choices and develop their own artistic voice.","fullyFundedDate":1787585144092,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-watercolors/10480790/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Watercolors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahlstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236782_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692711125671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7236782"},{"teacherId":7236782,"projectId":9977549,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me provide my students with materials that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Because of you, my students can explore a wider range of colors, learn new artistic techniques, and create artwork that reflects their individual personalities and imaginations.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support of our art classroom. Every colorful creation made with these markers will be a reminder of the generosity that made this project possible. Thank you for helping my students create boldly, experiment fearlessly, and discover the joy of being artists!","fullyFundedDate":1778029435612,"projectUrl":"project/blending-brilliance-alcohol-markers-for/9977549/","projectTitle":"Blending Brilliance- Alcohol Markers for Student Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahlstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236782_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692711125671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7236782"},{"teacherId":44887,"projectId":10171542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide these supplies for our classroom! The paper towels, colored pencils, and headphones may seem like simple things, but they are items we use all the time. Having them available means my students can get right to work instead of worrying about whether we have enough supplies.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially helpful during independent work and digital activities. Students can listen to directions, reading programs, and lessons without distracting the people around them. The colored pencils have also been put to good use for diagrams, science work, and creative projects. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more organized, comfortable, and productive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1777997205025,"projectUrl":"project/set-our-third-graders-up-for-success/10171542/","projectTitle":"Set Our Third Graders Up for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp44887_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537558456341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennylowry"},{"teacherId":44887,"projectId":10170966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide these school supplies for my students! Having plenty of pencils, erasers, folders, glue sticks, scissors, and dry erase materials means that my students can come into the classroom and get started without worrying about whether they have what they need.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem like small things, but we use them constantly. A pencil that works, a folder to keep papers organized, or a dry erase marker for practicing a math problem can make a big difference in a student's day. I especially appreciate having extras available so that running out of a supply doesn't have to become a distraction or an embarrassment for a student.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me make sure my students can start the school year feeling prepared and ready to learn. Your generosity is helping take one more worry off their shoulders and allowing them to focus on being third graders!","fullyFundedDate":1776094165162,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-back-to-school-supplies/10170966/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Back-to-School Supplies for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp44887_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537558456341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennylowry"},{"teacherId":44887,"projectId":10073757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom a little more fun and a lot more cozy! My students were so excited when they saw all of the new things for our classroom. The little animals were an instant hit, and the fossils and bugs have already found their way into our science conversations. The galaxy lights and cloud light covers have also made a big difference in the feel of our room. The kids love coming in and seeing the lights on, and it gives our classroom a much calmer feeling during the day.\r\n\r\nWe have also started making our own \"motivation jars.\" The students helped mix the glitter and choose names like Spare Courage, Extra Focus, Math Magic, and Quiet Bravery. They think the names are hilarious, but they also really like having something they can look at when they are frustrated with a hard problem or need a little encouragement. Our little desk animals have become learning buddies, too. Students read to them, explain their math thinking to them, and sometimes just keep them nearby while they work. I love seeing students who might be hesitant to answer in front of the class confidently explain something to their little animal first.\r\n\r\nWe are still finding new ways to use the materials as we move through the year. The bugs and fossils will be especially useful during our science lessons, and the small animals will continue to be part of our everyday classroom routines. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my students can be comfortable, curious, and just a little bit silly while they learn. They really do enjoy having a classroom that feels like *their* special place.","fullyFundedDate":1774454904318,"projectUrl":"project/where-learning-feels-magical-and-bravery/10073757/","projectTitle":"Where Learning Feels Magical and Bravery Grows","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp44887_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537558456341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennylowry"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1496","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":568,"numTeachers":58,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.2,"schoolId":1496,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kernersville Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kernersville Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/winston-salem-forsyth-county-schools/kernersville-elementary-school/1496"}