{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eagle Nest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2772498,"projectId":9824570,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a more interactive, organized, and student-centered learning space. The large chart paper tablets have allowed us to create anchor charts together during lessons, capturing student thinking in real time. My students beam with pride when they see their ideas written on charts that stay posted for reference all week. The sentence strips and magnetic writing strips have transformed our literacy and math block — students physically manipulate words, build sentences, sort vocabulary, and model math thinking right at the board. Learning has become hands-on, visible, and collaborative.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were immediately excited. They loved watching me bind their work using the binder machine and were especially proud to see their writing and class projects turned into real books. Using cardstock has elevated the quality of our projects, allowing students to create durable vocabulary cards, math strategy cards, and published writing pieces. The room truly feels like a workshop where student thinking matters and is displayed with purpose.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these materials to publish student writing pieces, build interactive word walls, create math strategy flip books, and develop student-created anchor charts that support our current units. Because of you, I am able to make learning more structured, engaging, and meaningful. Your support has helped turn our classroom into a space where student voices are visible, valued, and celebrated every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764691510395,"projectUrl":"project/presenting-proudly/9824570/","projectTitle":"Presenting Proudly","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2772498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452116894251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/metz2b"},{"teacherId":2772498,"projectId":9608145,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with new math card games that have completely transformed our math time! We are now using these games every day during math centers, partner practice, and small group instruction to build automatic recall of math facts and strategic mathematical thinking. One moment that stands out was when a group of students who often struggle with multiplication fluency excitedly compared strategies for winning a card challenge — they were debating whether to use doubles, skip-counting, or fact family reasoning to beat their peers! It was inspiring to hear them explain their thinking with confidence, extend their strategies, and genuinely enjoy persevering through challenges.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first opened the card games, they were filled with excitement and curiosity. Students immediately grabbed partners, shuffled cards, and began playing; every table was filled with laughter, \"aha!\" moments, and math talk. What may seem like simple games are actually rich opportunities for deep thinking — students are reinforcing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts, while also practicing reasoning, mental math flexibility, and collaboration. Students who previously hesitated in math now look forward to these games and proudly share their growing fluency.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these card games to support our current math units and build toward mastery of grade-level standards. Students will apply the fluency and thinking they develop through games to real-world problem solving, teacher-led tasks, and independent application on assessments. Because of your generosity, math fact fluency has become fun, social, and meaningful. Thank you for giving my students tools that build confidence, joy, and mathematical skill every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1757519531197,"projectUrl":"project/power-in-numbers-fun-math-games-for-eve/9608145/","projectTitle":"Power in Numbers: Fun Math Games for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2772498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452116894251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/metz2b"},{"teacherId":10162859,"projectId":9925796,"letterContent":"Thanks to donor support, I bought speaking and writing games that target the four ESL domains—reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In class we used the vocabulary game \"Classwords\" as a warm-up, and I watched students go from one-word replies to full-sentence conversations as they practiced new words in context. When the materials arrived they were visibly excited—eager to open the boxes and try the games, trading turns and cheering each other on. Next steps: students will use the Classwords vocabulary in paired role-plays and short writing prompts, then practice grammar concepts from the grammar game through guided writing and a peer-review activity so they apply the same skills in multiple ways.","fullyFundedDate":1764691511192,"projectUrl":"project/english-language-development-games/9925796/","projectTitle":"English Language Development Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10162859_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754663722996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162859"},{"teacherId":6319535,"projectId":9881819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for our classroom! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my students' daily school experience. Because of you, my students have access to healthy snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For many students, these snacks help bridge the gap between meals and ensure they can fully participate in lessons without worrying about hunger.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more supportive and welcoming classroom environment. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them learn and grow each day. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1766878177766,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9881819/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trudgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6319535_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729781624184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-trudgeon"},{"teacherId":6319535,"projectId":9881837,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my students and my classroom! My students are loving and enjoying our new STEM materials. They are a creative group of kids who love exploring, creating, building, and imagining. \r\nMy students' favorite part of our donation package so far is the STEM brick building kit. It challenges them to become architects and design different types of structures using building blocks similar to Legos. They love the various challenges this kit provides! \r\nMy students and I are so grateful for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764691511395,"projectUrl":"project/stem-experience/9881837/","projectTitle":"STEM Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trudgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6319535_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729781624184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-trudgeon"},{"teacherId":2772498,"projectId":9503406,"letterContent":"**Print & Peer: Student-Powered Rubrics and Flashcards**\r\nThe funded thermal printer allows students to instantly create personalized flashcards, labels, and rubrics that fit their individual learning preferences. These tools make information more accessible and engaging, helping students organize ideas, review concepts, and reflect on their learning. By providing materials they can interact with directly, students gain independence and ownership over their learning process. The project supports diverse learning styles, reinforces understanding, and encourages confidence. With these resources, students can actively participate, self-assess, and develop problem-solving skills, making learning more meaningful, effective, and empowering for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1754601172367,"projectUrl":"project/print-peer-student-powered-rubrics-an/9503406/","projectTitle":"Print & Peer: Student-Powered Rubrics and Flashcards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2772498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452116894251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/metz2b"},{"teacherId":6319535,"projectId":9549954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! My students and I are very appreciative and grateful. Over the past few weeks, we have enjoyed reading many of the books that we have received. We have used these mentor texts to have class discussions about many different topics that involve social-emotional learning. \r\nThe Little Spot series is an especially important and significant tool in our class. These books help students how to identify and work through their emotions and feelings in healthy ways. \r\nThese mentor texts aid in creating a comfortable, safe, and encouraging environment in my classroom this year, and for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1762254058104,"projectUrl":"project/mentor-texts-for-social-emotional-learni/9549954/","projectTitle":"Mentor Texts for Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trudgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6319535_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729781624184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-trudgeon"},{"teacherId":10162859,"projectId":9559472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project! Your donations brought in wonderful items that are already transforming our learning space. The new pocket chart and clipboards help my students stay organized and engaged during small-group lessons, while the magnetic border, bulletin board letters, and calendar have brightened our room and created a cheerful, structured environment. The lamp adds a cozy, welcoming glow that helps students feel comfortable and focused during reading and writing time.\r\n\r\nThe rocking chair has quickly become a favorite spot during read-alouds, creating a calming space that encourages students to participate and share. The headphones are a game-changer for our language learners, allowing them to focus during independent lessons and practice listening skills. Every item you funded has made our classroom more inviting, organized, and student-centered. My students and I are so grateful for your kindness and belief in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1755776181876,"projectUrl":"project/set-up-a-new-esl-classroom/9559472/","projectTitle":"Set Up a New ESL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10162859_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754663722996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162859"},{"teacherId":7357259,"projectId":9469921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to equip my students for a successful school year! With your donation, I was able to purchase new white boards, erasers and storage pouches that significantly cut down the amount of time it takes to transition from one activity to the next! We use these daily in our math and phonics instruction and they allow my students to interact with the material and for me to test their knowledge quickly so I can be a more effective teacher.\r\nOur crayons, pencils, markers, scissors, have all made a huge difference as well! Many of my students came to school with zero school supplies and with your help, I could give these to them no questions asked!","fullyFundedDate":1753910825961,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-minds-essential-supplie/9469921/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Minds: Essential Supplies for Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7357259_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725648079641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7357259"},{"teacherId":5636219,"projectId":9298569,"letterContent":"Thank you to all the donors for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, we were able to have a wonderful and successful end-of-the-year performance. The students proudly sang songs they had practiced, we celebrated their achievements with fun superlatives, and families were able to join in on the celebration. It was a joyful event filled with laughter, smiles, and proud moments. Thanks to your contributions, each student was also able to take home snacks, treats, and small gifts to remember the day. Your generosity helped create lasting memories for our students and made this special occasion truly meaningful. We deeply appreciate your donations and the thoughtfulness you continue to show toward our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746570859398,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate/9298569/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5636219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533690323808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/huntsclass"},{"teacherId":2772498,"projectId":9062249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! The materials you provided, including listening phones, vocabulary cards for games, erasers, and movement word cards, have already made a profoundly positive impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThe listening phones have been wonderful for building reading fluency and confidence. Students love hearing their own voices as they read, which helps them focus on accuracy, pacing, and expression. The vocabulary cards have been beneficial for playing learning games that make word practice fun and engaging. My students look forward to using them during small group time!\r\n\r\nThe erasers are used daily during whiteboard activities, keeping our lessons running smoothly and allowing students to easily fix mistakes as they learn. The word cards with movements have also been a big hit, helping students connect language and action to better remember new words and concepts.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have truly brought excitement and joy to our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make learning interactive, hands-on, and fun every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1745846979332,"projectUrl":"project/engage-and-improve/9062249/","projectTitle":"Engage and Improve","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2772498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452116894251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/metz2b"},{"teacherId":4734386,"projectId":9043428,"letterContent":"This was such a perfect way to reward my students at just the right time. Students truly took ownership of their learning experience because they began to understand that hard work pays off. Sometimes they need something tangible, besides a letter grade on a report card, that gives them the push they need. \r\n\r\nThese treats and prizes were the motivation some students needed. They saw the items come in and their excitement grew. Not a day went by that they did not ask where they stood in regards to earning something from our stash. I plan continue this because of the generosity of donors like you making it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1742823866357,"projectUrl":"project/restock-and-refresh-rewards/9043428/","projectTitle":"Restock and Refresh Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4734386_orig.jpg?crop=1385,1386,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659636075990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4734386"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94522","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":653,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":47.9,"schoolId":94522,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Eagle Nest Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Eagle Nest Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/dorchester-school-district-two/eagle-nest-elementary-school/94522"}