{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lady's Island Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2345880,"projectId":9018555,"letterContent":"Flexible seating has had a transformative impact on my students' learning by giving them the freedom to select workspaces that best support their focus, comfort, and collaboration. Instead of being confined to traditional desks, students can choose seating that matches the task—floor cushions for partner work, wobble stools for students who need movement, or café-style seating for independent reading. This autonomy has led to noticeable increases in engagement and stamina. Students who once struggled to stay focused are now more invested in their work, and learners who benefit from movement are better able to self-regulate without disrupting instruction.\r\n\r\nFrom a teaching standpoint, flexible seating has empowered me to rethink classroom routines and personalize instruction more effectively. I can design learning stations that encourage student voice and choice, promote peer collaboration, and support small-group intervention without the limitations of fixed seating arrangements. It has helped me build a classroom culture rooted in trust, independence, and respect—where students recognize that learning doesn't have to look the same for everyone in order for everyone to succeed. The flexible seating grant truly reshaped not just the physical environment, but also the mindset and confidence of my learners.","fullyFundedDate":1742922663866,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-minds-flexible-seats-comfort/9018555/","projectTitle":"Flexible Minds, Flexible Seats: Comfort in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2345880_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529732367113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-shaw"},{"teacherId":2345880,"projectId":9439703,"letterContent":"This project had an immediate and exciting impact on my students' learning. The Sphero Indi kits brought coding off the screen and into their hands, allowing them to physically build, test, and revise pathways while seeing real-time results. Students who were intimidated by abstract coding concepts suddenly understood sequencing, cause and effect, and problem-solving because they could see and experience it. The collaboration that emerged was incredible—students discussed strategies, evaluated outcomes, and celebrated successful runs together. It took STEM from something they learned about to something they lived.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I was able to shift my teaching from teacher-led demonstrations to student-driven exploration. The Indis allowed me to design lessons that blended computational thinking with math and science standards, like planning efficient routes, analyzing patterns, and making predictions. I could differentiate with ease—students who needed support used simpler track designs, while advanced learners built more complex challenges and debugged their code independently. Most importantly, the kits helped me foster perseverance and resilience. Students learned that failure wasn't final—it was just feedback. And that is a lesson that extends far beyond robotics.","fullyFundedDate":1755745535401,"projectUrl":"project/coding-in-motion-driving-learning-with/9439703/","projectTitle":"Coding in Motion: Driving Learning With Sphero Indi","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2345880_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529732367113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-shaw"},{"teacherId":9678245,"projectId":9150661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of instant film. Your support has made it possible for our students in grades 3–5 to continue exploring nature through photography, capturing landscapes, animals, insects, and plants with fresh eyes and genuine enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nWith this additional film, students have been able to document their perspectives more fully and use their photographs as inspiration for autobiographical writing, creative storytelling, and poetry. It has been wonderful to see how these visual experiences are translating into thoughtful, imaginative written work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has allowed us to extend a project that encourages curiosity, self-expression, and a deeper connection to the world around us. We are truly grateful for your support in fostering a love of creativity and storytelling in our students.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1742920007347,"projectUrl":"project/film-for-our-instant-digital-cameras-to/9150661/","projectTitle":"Film for Our Instant Digital Cameras to Inspire Creative Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubin-Irish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9678245"},{"teacherId":8666518,"projectId":9245003,"letterContent":"We have truly enjoyed reading all of our new books! The Elephant and Piggie books are some of our favorite! We have learned so much about punctuation, rhyming, speech bubbles and Authors. We were able to enhance our new units of study with these great books. We are so appreciative to everyone that helped fund these amazing books. Many of our students do not have a variety of books to read at home or any books at all so this is the best way to expose them to different genres of books. \r\nOnce again, we are so grateful you chose us to sponsor.","fullyFundedDate":1744233451894,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-make-reading-more-exciting/9245003/","projectTitle":"New Books Make Reading More Exciting!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8666518_orig.jpg?crop=818,818,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698172053338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8666518"},{"teacherId":10107681,"projectId":9526922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students now have their very own headphones — and we couldn't be more excited!\r\n\r\nThese headphones are already making a huge difference in our daily learning. Whether we're practicing phonics, exploring educational games, or listening to stories, each child can now focus better and engage more deeply with their lessons. This may seem like a small item, but in a busy kindergarten classroom, it means a world of difference — helping us create a calm, focused environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour support shows our students that there are people who care about their education and believe in their potential. That message is powerful, and it's not lost on them (or me). Thank you for investing in their future and helping us build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755041178988,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-little-learners/9526922/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10107681"},{"teacherId":8666518,"projectId":9200075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing contribution to our classroom! Our students were so excited and engaged in our grocery store/ market thematic play unit. These resources will be used year after year for our grocery store unit. The hands on, real life items help spark the imagination of our youngest learners. They became cashiers, baggers, stickers and more. Thank you so much for choosing our Pre-K classroom to support! We are so grateful. You have helped create a love for learning that will go with the students as they continue their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742922663113,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-going-to-the-market/9200075/","projectTitle":"We Are Going to the Market!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8666518_orig.jpg?crop=818,818,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698172053338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8666518"},{"teacherId":2345880,"projectId":9018544,"letterContent":"I have seen firsthand the incredible impact our library restock project has had on my classroom. With the addition of high-interest, diverse books, my students now have access to stories that reflect their lives, spark their curiosity, and challenge them to think critically. The excitement on their faces when they discover a new book or series they love has reignited a genuine love for reading, even among my most reluctant readers.\r\n\r\nHaving a refreshed classroom library has also transformed our daily routines. Students eagerly choose books for independent reading, and many are now discussing stories with their peers, building a culture of reading and sharing ideas. The new books have supported our literacy goals, helping students strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency in an engaging way. It has been amazing to see how having the right books within reach empowers students to explore new genres, deepen their understanding of the world, and grow their confidence as readers. This project has truly enriched our learning environment, making our classroom a place where every child can find joy and purpose in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1735318959172,"projectUrl":"project/ignite-a-love-for-reading-new-books-for/9018544/","projectTitle":"Ignite a Love for Reading: New Books for Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2345880_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529732367113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-shaw"},{"teacherId":8666518,"projectId":9044392,"letterContent":"Your donation has been a great addition to our classroom. The students have used the items for learning and sensory play. The students \"dug\" in the sand to find the matching letters, they used animals and trees to create habitats and just enjoyed using all of the materials during free play as well.\r\nWe greatly appreciate your contribution and your investment in some of our youngest learners. We look forward to all of the ways we can use the items on our classroom with next years students as well.","fullyFundedDate":1739412856744,"projectUrl":"project/pre-school-and-sensory-learning-oh-what/9044392/","projectTitle":"Pre-School and Sensory Learning Oh What Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8666518_orig.jpg?crop=818,818,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698172053338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8666518"},{"teacherId":7996759,"projectId":9062166,"letterContent":"It was so exciting to receive our packages and to reveal all of the amazing resources for learning. We were beyond excited to start to explore, use our imaginations, and discover that we could have fun sharing and playing together. The books, puzzles, and learning resources such as the alphabet letter tubs are used in small groups. The students are able to make connections to the lessons and curriculum being taught through the many hands-on materials that are so vital to bringing their learning to life. They are having so much fun that they do not even realize that they are learning.\r\n\r\nWe took the opportunity to learn about how to take care of our learning materials the best by using them with care, putting them away when we are finished using them, and keeping them clean. We are learning the importance of taking turns, communicating with each other, and learning how to problem solve. Because of your donation, we have enough materials for everyone to use with plenty of time and not feeling rushed to pass the learning material to the next student. We can now explore at our own pace and differentiate learning activities.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1739412856781,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-engaging-minds/9062166/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: Engaging Minds and Hands for Toddlers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7996759_orig.png?crop=437,437,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737124719077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7996759"},{"teacherId":9678245,"projectId":8979782,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of finger puppets to Lady's Island Elementary School. Your thoughtful gift will bring stories to life for our lower elementary students, making literacy learning even more engaging and interactive.\r\n\r\nThese puppets will help our young readers connect with characters, enhance their comprehension, and develop a love for storytelling. Through play and imagination, they will build confidence in their language skills and deepen their connection to the wonderful world of books.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and support in fostering a love of reading in our students. Your generosity is truly making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1733273364704,"projectUrl":"project/finger-puppets-to-help-bring-stories-to/8979782/","projectTitle":"Finger Puppets to Help Bring Stories to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubin-Irish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9678245"},{"teacherId":9678245,"projectId":8979783,"letterContent":"On behalf of Lady's Island Elementary School, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of instant print digital cameras. Your thoughtful gift will inspire our students to explore their creativity and express their personal stories in powerful new ways.\r\n\r\nWith these cameras, our students will have the opportunity to bring their autobiographical writing to life, capturing moments and memories that shape their unique perspectives. This blend of photography and storytelling will not only enhance their writing skills but also encourage self-expression and confidence in sharing their journeys.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of creativity and education. Your support is making a lasting impact on our students, and we are excited to see the stories they will tell through both words and images.","fullyFundedDate":1733178665211,"projectUrl":"project/instant-digital-photographs-to-inspire-c/8979783/","projectTitle":"Instant Digital Photographs to Inspire Creative Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubin-Irish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9678245"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6253","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":241,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":45,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.5,"schoolId":6253,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lady's Island Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lady's Island Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/beaufort-county-school-district/lady-s-island-elementary-school/6253"}