{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Matilda F Dunston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9582089,"projectId":9280550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! As my project name suggested, these materials have truly \"leveled up phonics instruction and accessibility\" in the classroom! \r\n\r\nThe students have all been so excited to use all the activities and books that we were able to receive as part of this project! All of my students were in awe of all the new materials! They ask for them by name all the time! As I have looped up to second grade with many of my students, I can see how all these materials would be beneficial at one stage of their learning, and will continue to support them in learning how to read!\r\n\r\nThe project was a game changer in keeping supplies organized! The stacking bins have been used as well on a daily basis for small group and high dosage tutoring instructional materials!\r\n\r\nThe best thing is how appreciative my students have been and how much of a difference these materials have made in the quality of instruction they receive!","fullyFundedDate":1746786080943,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-phonics-instruction-and-acce/9280550/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Phonics Instruction and Accessibility in My Multilingual Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Warn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9582089_orig.jpg?crop=2459,2459,x70,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720015709161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9582089"},{"teacherId":9016758,"projectId":9144112,"letterContent":"My students loved reading \"The Wild Robot\". We read the whole book aloud as a class. It was amazing to see how even the most hesitant of readers were eagerly volunteering to read by the end of the unit. The students were engaged the entire novel study and our end of unit \"movie viewing party\" was a total hit. Thank you for helping me give my students such a great reading experience. They talked about it for the rest of the year and made connections to things we were learning in other subjects. Many of them told me at the end of the year that \"The Wild Robot\" was their favorite book.","fullyFundedDate":1741471873881,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-grade-read-aloud-for-book-loving/9144112/","projectTitle":"Fourth Grade Read Aloud for Book Loving Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9016758"},{"teacherId":9546170,"projectId":9116768,"letterContent":"This carpet made such a meaningful difference in my classroom this year! It quickly became the heart of our learning space—where some of our best memories were made and most of our lessons came to life. From morning meetings to read-alouds, partner work to quiet reflection time, the carpet provided a cozy, welcoming spot that brought us all together.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely so thankful to have their own designated spaces, which helped them feel secure, respected, and ready to learn. Having something soft and comfortable to sit on may seem simple, but to them—and to me—it meant so much. It transformed our room into a place that felt more like home.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation. Your support didn't just provide a carpet—it helped create a space filled with laughter, connection, learning, and growth. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1739738230763,"projectUrl":"project/a-spot-for-every-student-help-us-carpet/9116768/","projectTitle":"A Spot for Every Student: Help Us Carpet Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9546170"},{"teacherId":9297562,"projectId":9131880,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation, children in our program are gaining more than just the basics of sewing — they are learning how to work together, solve problems as a team, and build something meaningful with their own hands.\r\nEach stitch they make is a small act of learning, patience, and creativity. More importantly, through collaborative projects, they are discovering the power of teamwork — understanding that great things happen when we help one another and combine our strengths.\r\nYour donation has helped provide the tools, materials, and safe space needed to teach these valuable life skills. You are not just helping kids sew; you are helping them grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of this journey. Together, we are threading a path toward brighter futures.","fullyFundedDate":1744828059894,"projectUrl":"project/learning-life-skills/9131880/","projectTitle":"Learning Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waterlander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9297562"},{"teacherId":9928377,"projectId":9123872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of phonics games for our second grade classroom! Your support has brought so much joy and excitement to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe students have been thrilled to explore the new games and are eagerly using them to build their reading skills. It's amazing to see how motivated and engaged they are—these resources have truly made a difference in making reading fun and meaningful for them.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our learners. Thank you for being a part of their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1740402072330,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-phonics/9123872/","projectTitle":"Fun With Phonics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dalberto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928377"},{"teacherId":9928808,"projectId":9124914,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you very much for your generous donation of the translators, full size Composition Books, and Jr. Composition Books for my students! With the influx of English Language Learners, we have needed a better way to connect and communicate with them. I especially appreciate this device because my Spanish is VERY limited.\r\n This technology has helped my students learn by allowing them to hear our ELA in their native language, thus deepening their understanding of the content. What was most exciting to my students is the ability to take part in the class discussions. On the first day I introduced this, the students' eyes were wide with excitement. I have noticed that the students who are most excited about this new technology are the ones who are still in the \"silent period.\"\r\n The full size Composition Books have made it easy to organize the many vocabulary words the students are learning. My thought is to have them put all of the vocabulary words in the full size book, so they will have it to refer back to when needed. The Jr. Composition Book is used to write sentences about the sight words they are learning. My goal is to make sure that I address as many of the WIDA domains as possible. These materials have made it possible.\r\n Your donation is worth more than words can say and has made my job easier. Now I can focus on reaching all of my students, teaching them, and connecting with them in a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1740423468940,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-materials/9124914/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928808"},{"teacherId":8315917,"projectId":9129733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your most generous donation of translators for my students! \r\n This technology has helped my students learn by allowing them to hear our ELA lessons in their native language, thus deepening their understanding of the content. It also enabled all of our students to fully participate in class discussions. On the first day we introduced this, the students eyes were wide with excitement!\r\n Your donation is worth more than words can say. Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to have their voices heard!","fullyFundedDate":1740688766516,"projectUrl":"project/please-hear-my-voice-language-support/9129733/","projectTitle":"Please Hear My Voice - Language Support for MLs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marchena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8315917_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740492456754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8315917"},{"teacherId":7383275,"projectId":9128128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your most generous donation of translators for my Multilingual Learner students. With the influx of English language learners, I have needed a productive and timely way to translate, communicate, and build report with students who are often uncertain and new to not only our school but the country.\r\n This technology has helped my students learn by allowing them to hear our ELA lessons in their native language, thus deepening their understanding of the content. On the first day we introduced the translators, the students' eyes were wide with excitement and each wanted a turn to hear their native language translated to English. I look forward to using this tool in the years ahead to improve communication and build confidence in students.\r\n Your donation is worth more than words can say and has made my job easier. Now I can focus on reaching all of my students, teaching them, and connecting with them in a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1740498186269,"projectUrl":"project/translate-and-communicate-today/9128128/","projectTitle":"Translate and Communicate Today","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7383275"},{"teacherId":1617620,"projectId":9065058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your most generous donation of translators for my students! With the influx of English Language Learners, we have needed a better way to connect and communicate with them. I especially appreciate this device because my Spanish is VERY limited.\r\n This technology has helped my students learn by allowing them to hear our ELA lessons in their native language, thus deepening their understanding of the content. What was most exciting to our students is the ability to take part in the class discussions. On the first day we introduced this, the students eyes were wide with excitement. I have noticed that the students who are most excited about this new technology are the ones who are still in the \"silent period\". \r\n Your donation is worth more than words can say and has made my job easier. Now I can focus on reaching all of my students, teaching them, and connecting with them in a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1739375086597,"projectUrl":"project/every-voice-matters-i-want-to-communica/9065058/","projectTitle":"Every Voice Matters, I Want to Communicate With All Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shoecraft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1617620_orig.jpg?crop=1471,1471,x1605,y1155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634581896621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1617620"},{"teacherId":9930316,"projectId":9129412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your most generous donation of translators and chart paper for my students! With the influx of English language learners, we have needed a better way to connect and communicate with them. These items are helping our days at school go more smoothly.\r\n\r\nThis technology has helped my students learn by allowing them to hear our ELA in their native language, thus deepening their understanding of the content. What was most exciting to our students is the ability to take part in the class discussions. On the first day that we introduced this, the eyes of the students were wide with excitement. \r\n\r\nYour donation has made my job easier. Now I can focus on reaching all of my students, teaching them, and connecting with them in a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1740706230895,"projectUrl":"project/que-dijiste/9129412/","projectTitle":"Que Dijiste?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimbrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9930316"},{"teacherId":9936897,"projectId":9146016,"letterContent":"We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support in funding our classroom project for pocket translators. Your donation has already made a meaningful impact in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese devices are helping to break down language barriers and create more inclusive communication among students. For our English language learners, our pocket translators have given our students the confidence to participate more fully, ask questions, and engage with classmates and teachers alike.\r\n\r\nIt's inspiring to see students light up when they can understand and be understood so easily. One student even shared, \"Ahora, no tengo miedo, y tengo mas confianza...(Now, I'm not scared, and have more confidence!\" Thank you for making this possible!\r\n\r\nCon mucho amor,","fullyFundedDate":1741471873893,"projectUrl":"project/ml-students/9146016/","projectTitle":"ML Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936897"},{"teacherId":2575219,"projectId":9189554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. If this goes a far way to helping our families take care of lice problems.\r\n\r\nWe have many families at our school with recurrent issues of head lice because they are unable to afford products to help them treat them. Especially with large families or many families living together the lice seem to spread very quickly.\r\n\r\nThis is extremely helpful because we can send home medication for the families that need it and they can be back in school the very next day which helps minimize lost learning. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1742823956447,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-keep-lice-out-of-our-classrooms/9189554/","projectTitle":"Help Us Keep Lice Out of Our Classrooms!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winscott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2575219_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756217402534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2575219"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6218","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.6,"schoolId":6218,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Matilda F Dunston Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Matilda F Dunston Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/charleston-county-school-district/matilda-dunston-elementary-school/6218"}