{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sanders - Clyde Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2760560,"projectId":10202618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a puzzle board and puzzles to our elementary school library! Your gift provides our students with much more than an enjoyable activity—it creates a hands-on opportunity for them to learn, think, problem-solve, and work together.\r\n\r\nPuzzles are a wonderful addition to our library because they encourage students to slow down, focus, and persevere. As students work to find the right pieces, they practice important skills such as spatial reasoning, visual discrimination, critical thinking, pattern recognition, problem-solving, and attention to detail. They also learn that sometimes the answer doesn't come immediately—and that persistence and patience can lead to success.\r\n\r\nThe puzzle board will allow students to work on puzzles independently or collaborate with classmates. Working together encourages communication, cooperation, and teamwork as students share ideas, negotiate where pieces belong, and celebrate their progress. Completing a puzzle also gives students a sense of accomplishment and builds confidence in their ability to tackle challenging tasks.\r\n\r\nFor students from low-income backgrounds, opportunities like this can be especially meaningful. Not every child has access to puzzles, games, and other enrichment activities at home. By bringing these resources into our school library, we are helping ensure that all of our students have access to experiences that develop important skills while simply allowing them to have fun.\r\n\r\nOur library is a place where students can read, explore, create, and discover—and your donation has added another wonderful way for them to do just that. The puzzle board and puzzles will be used by many students throughout the school year, providing countless opportunities for learning and enjoyment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for helping us create a library that provides meaningful experiences for every child, regardless of their circumstances. Your generosity is making a difference, one puzzle piece at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1776978353344,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-complete-the-picturebooks-puz/10202618/","projectTitle":"Help Us Complete the Picture—Books & Puzzle Board Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2760560_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501201081267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-siebert"},{"teacherId":2760560,"projectId":10147964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of new books for our elementary school library. Your support means far more than simply adding books to our shelves—it is helping provide our students with opportunities, experiences, and windows into worlds that they may not otherwise have access to.\r\n\r\nOur school serves a high-poverty community, and many of our students do not have a large collection of books available to them at home. Because of this, every new book that enters our library has the potential to make a tremendous difference.\r\n\r\nBooks such as Ohana Means Family and Courageous Camila: A Story About Finding Your Inner Warrior give us wonderful opportunities to build both literacy skills and important life lessons.\r\n\r\nWith Ohana Means Family, students can explore the meaning of family, community, culture, and belonging while practicing skills such as making connections, identifying the theme, understanding characters, and learning new vocabulary. The book provides an opportunity for students to recognize that families and traditions may look different while still being filled with love and connection.\r\n\r\nCourageous Camila: A Story About Finding Your Inner Warrior allows students to talk about courage, perseverance, self-confidence, and overcoming challenges. As we read, students can practice identifying character traits, making inferences, describing how a character changes, and connecting the character's experiences to challenges they may face in their own lives.\r\n\r\nThese books become much more than stories. They become springboards for meaningful conversations, vocabulary development, comprehension practice, critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional learning. Most importantly, they help us create a culture where children are excited to read and feel that their voices, experiences, and imaginations matter.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us give our students access to books that challenge them to become stronger readers and better thinkers. Every time a child discovers a new favorite book, learns something new, laughs at a funny character, or sees a little bit of themselves in a story, your donation is making an impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, our library, and the lifelong readers we are working to develop. Your kindness is helping put books into the hands of children who need them most, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1773860638726,"projectUrl":"project/filling-our-shelves-with-new-adventures/10147964/","projectTitle":"Filling Our Shelves with New Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2760560_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501201081267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-siebert"},{"teacherId":5222336,"projectId":10141890,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Help Our Scholars Grow Through Reading.\" Because of your generosity, our scholars now have access to engaging books that encourage them to read, practice their skills, and grow into confident, fluent readers.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us provide books that meet scholars at their individual reading levels while building vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and a genuine love for reading. Each book gives a scholar another opportunity to explore a new story, learn something new, and see themselves as a successful reader.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our scholars and helping them grow, one book and one page at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1777910150412,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-scholars-grow-through-reading/10141890/","projectTitle":"Help Our Scholars Grow Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5222336"},{"teacherId":8957182,"projectId":7874786,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our classroom with these much-needed essentials. Your generosity has provided my second graders with the tools they use every single day to learn, explore, and grow. The Unifix Cubes have made math lessons more engaging and hands-on, allowing students to build, compare, and solve problems with confidence. At the same time, the tissues and disinfecting wipes help us maintain a clean, healthy classroom where students can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done so much more than supply materials—it has created opportunities for meaningful learning and shown my students that people they may never meet believe in their success. Seeing their excitement as they use these resources reminds me how much community support matters. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where every child feels prepared, cared for, and inspired to do their best!","fullyFundedDate":1701794607252,"projectUrl":"project/unifex-cubes-lysol-wipes-tissue-oh/7874786/","projectTitle":"Unifex Cubes, Lysol Wipes & Tissue: Oh, Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8957182_orig.jpg?crop=2097,2097,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728426455435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8957182"},{"teacherId":52437,"projectId":9985443,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Reading Intervention scholars, thank you for your generous support in making our culminating bridge walk experience possible. Because of your donations, our students were able to walk the Arthur Ravenel Bridge equipped with sun visors, pedometers, water bottles, and snacks that helped make the experience both meaningful and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provided more than just resources—it created memories, encouraged perseverance, and gave our scholars an opportunity to celebrate their hard work and growth throughout the school year. Many of our students had never experienced a bridge walk of this kind, and this event became a powerful reminder that they can overcome challenges and continue moving forward.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our children and helping create an experience they will remember for years to come. Your kindness truly made an impact.","fullyFundedDate":1772825341277,"projectUrl":"project/on-your-mark-get-set-walk-the-ravenel/9985443/","projectTitle":"On Your Mark, Get Set, Walk the Ravenel Bridge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGirth-Singleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp52437_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621359570084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/52437"},{"teacherId":2760560,"projectId":10095606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our elementary school library project. Because of your support, our students now have multiple copies of the South Carolina Picture Book Award nominees to enjoy together. Your kindness is helping create exciting reading experiences that our students truly look forward to.\r\n\r\nHaving multiple copies of these wonderful books allows students to participate in shared reading, book discussions, and literacy activities with their classmates. As students read and talk about these stories, they are building important skills such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, listening, and communication. They are also learning how to express their opinions, make connections to characters and events, and respectfully share ideas with others.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these books are helping students discover the joy of reading. The excitement of voting for their favorite nominee encourages students to become engaged readers and lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make our library a place filled with curiosity, learning, and imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1771759585684,"projectUrl":"project/palmetto-pages-bringing-sc-picture-book/10095606/","projectTitle":"Palmetto Pages: Bringing SC Picture Book Nominees to Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2760560_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501201081267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-siebert"},{"teacherId":1604866,"projectId":10070974,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this important project focused on meeting the immediate needs of students who come to the clinic hungry, dehydrated, or experiencing food insecurity. Your generosity helps provide bottled water and nutritious snacks to vulnerable students at critical moments during the school day.\r\n\r\nAccess to basic nourishment and hydration plays a vital role in a student's physical health, emotional well-being, and ability to focus and learn. By helping ensure that students receive care in a safe and supportive environment, you are directly contributing to improved wellness, classroom engagement, and academic success.\r\n\r\nYour support helps remove barriers to learning and reminds students that they are cared for and valued. Even small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to the well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770833696262,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish/10070974/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burgin, RN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1604866"},{"teacherId":2760560,"projectId":10097732,"letterContent":"Dear Rhoades Hollowell,\r\nThank you so much for your generous support in helping us create a calm down corner in our elementary school library. Your donation of sensory gel beads, sensory floor tiles, and a weighted gel glitter pad has made a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThese items provide students with a safe and comforting space to relax, refocus, and regulate their emotions. The sensory gel beads offer a soothing, hands-on experience, while the floor tiles engage students with movement and visual stimulation. The weighted gel glitter pad has quickly become a favorite, helping students feel calm and grounded when they need a moment to reset.\r\n\r\nOur students absolutely love these new resources and are already benefiting from having a peaceful place to recharge so they can return to learning ready to succeed. Your kindness and generosity have truly made a positive impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1771759586310,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-corner-in-our-school-lib/10097732/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Corner in Our School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2760560_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501201081267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-siebert"},{"teacherId":6707611,"projectId":10159047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in purchasing comfy seating for our classroom! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experience of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom now feels more welcoming, comfortable, and engaging. Flexible seating gives students a cozy space where they can focus better, stay motivated, and feel excited about learning. Having options like comfy chairs and soft seating helps meet the different needs of our learners, allowing them to work in ways that are best for them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create an environment where students feel supported, safe, and ready to do their BEST each day. These new seating choices not only improve comfort but also encourage collaboration, independence, and positive classroom behavior.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success. Your support is more than just furniture—it is a gift that helps inspire learning, growth, and confidence every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774561828722,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seating/10159047/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6707611"},{"teacherId":2760560,"projectId":10011846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our elementary school library. Because of your kindness, our students now have sensory tiles, hand sanitizer, books, and bookmarks to enrich their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tiles provide a calming and engaging space for students, helping them focus and feel comfortable while they explore the library. The hand sanitizer helps us maintain a clean and healthy environment so students can safely enjoy their time with books. The new books open doors to imagination, knowledge, and a lifelong love of reading. And the bookmarks are a simple but meaningful tool that helps students stay organized and take pride in their reading.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contributions truly make a difference in our students' daily experiences. We are so grateful for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770410943080,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-full-of-possibilities/10011846/","projectTitle":"A Library Full of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2760560_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501201081267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-siebert"},{"teacherId":2760560,"projectId":9809440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing new, high-interest graphic novels for our elementary school library. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to exciting titles like I Survived the American Revolution and Smile, which they are already eager to read and share with one another.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels are powerful tools for young readers. They help students develop important literacy skills such as comprehension, sequencing, and inference by combining text with rich visual storytelling. The illustrations support understanding, making stories more accessible for struggling readers while also challenging advanced readers to think deeply about character emotions, plot development, and theme. These books also build vocabulary, encourage a love of reading, and help students gain confidence as they successfully navigate engaging, meaningful texts.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, especially those who may not have access to books at home, these graphic novels open the door to joyful reading experiences. They inspire curiosity, spark imagination, and help students see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a lasting difference in our library and in the lives of our students. Thank you for helping us create a space where every child can discover the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1764610173286,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books-the-graphic-novel-editi/9809440/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Books: The Graphic Novel Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2760560_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501201081267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-siebert"},{"teacherId":8146456,"projectId":9774775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosty and kindness towards our gifted and talented classroom. The Sphero Robots have been a great addition to our classroom, especially helping incorporate STEAM into our lessons. My scholars are enjoying immensely working with the robots to advance coding skills and mathematical equations. They have enriched my lessons and sparked greater curiosity in my students. We are grateful and appreciative of your kindness. Thanks again for donating to our classroom. Your generosity made our classroom come alive! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1765996927970,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-stem-one-sphero-at-a-time/9774775/","projectTitle":"Sparking STEM, One Sphero at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirsch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8146456_orig.jpg?crop=347,347,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652358247385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8146456"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6216","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":352,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":88,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.1,"schoolId":6216,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sanders - Clyde Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sanders - Clyde Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/charleston-county-school-district/sanders-clyde-elementary-school/6216"}