{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Flowertown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9889425,"projectId":9709343,"letterContent":"The project improved our class by giving our room more of a variety of games and activities to learn and do! We love snacks and skittles so as a reward, getting a positive sweet treat makes us happy. Thanks for all the support. We get bored very easily so moving on to other things helps us learn and grow, and stay out of trouble. We love stickers too! \r\n\r\nWe have growing minds so we need to keep our belly's full! We can't do it without you because our teacher is new and its only her second year teaching. Thank you for being selfless.","fullyFundedDate":1761221778793,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-resources/9709343/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning with Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889425"},{"teacherId":9889425,"projectId":9643216,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations! The kids and I are so thankful. As a new teacher, it it very hard to have all the things needed. With your love and support, it is appreciated. The kids and I are so happy to see new things in the classroom. We love using new games, and having candy as rewards and snacks to eat in the class daily.\r\n\r\nThey wanted to help open all of the things and were so very excited. Again, thank you for the donation! I can't express how thankful. Being a teacher is difficult at times but the support from people always makes me smile. We love you!","fullyFundedDate":1757587451269,"projectUrl":"project/a-cleaner-work-space/9643216/","projectTitle":"A cleaner work space.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889425"},{"teacherId":5737057,"projectId":9444022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping provide essential school supplies for our classroom. Your generosity truly means more than you know. These basic materials—things many people might take for granted—create opportunities for our students to learn with confidence, stay organized, and fully participate in daily activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will walk into our room each day knowing that someone out there believes in them and wants to see them succeed. That sense of support and encouragement matters just as much as the supplies themselves.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helps create a positive, welcoming learning environment where every child feels valued and equipped. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in their growth, their potential, and their future. Your impact will be felt all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1753968345494,"projectUrl":"project/basics-that-build-bright-futures/9444022/","projectTitle":"Basics that Build Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5737057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651192445447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/edisarno"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":9466152,"letterContent":"These stands and curtains were the perfect finishing touches to our set for our school musical. The stage in our gymnasium does not have any wing space. For a professional looking performance, student actors need to have a play to go offstage when they are not in a scene. These curtains and vines extended the look of our Jungle Book set and gave our students the perfect spot to be out of sight when a different group of students were on the stage. It also gave them a place to keep accessories and props out of sight until needed in the play. We are looking forward to using the red colored curtains in our next production in the spring. These stands are easy to set up and will be so versatile for our student productions in the future. Thank you again for supporting the performing arts in elementary school!","fullyFundedDate":1754523538482,"projectUrl":"project/broadway-bees-part-2/9466152/","projectTitle":"Broadway Bees (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fowler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp118245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635388693576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fowler"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":9385573,"letterContent":"Wow! We have been working so hard on The Jungle Book musical this fall and the students were so excited to perform this week. They were able to perform during school for the entire 2nd and 3rd grades. Then their evening performance for parents and the community brought over 400 audience members! The generous donations in this project allowed us to have the script and music to work with for the show. My students love theater and performing. This experience has encouraged many of them to try out for our district's middle school of the arts. The sky is the limit on their potential in the arts and you have made their dreams a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1752586587626,"projectUrl":"project/broadway-bees-2025/9385573/","projectTitle":"Broadway Bees 2025!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fowler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp118245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635388693576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fowler"},{"teacherId":9990537,"projectId":9576580,"letterContent":"1C is extremely thankful for your generous donations. \r\n\r\nAs weekends and week nights look different for each of my students. The chargers we received are extremely helpful. They allow each of the students to have access to online resources even if they did not have a chance to charge the device at home. \r\n\r\n\r\nSnacks are always appreciated and beneficial for the students. If students basic needs are not met it is so hard for them to focus on learning. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! The students and I are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755045315459,"projectUrl":"project/ms-coxs-class/9576580/","projectTitle":"Ms. Cox’s Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9990537"},{"teacherId":9354419,"projectId":9362691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Funding this iPad has given so many of my students access to a voice. It has shown my students that words have power! We use this AAC iPad to request desired items, share safety/health information, share identifying information, comment during play, and reject. Communication is embedded into daily activities such as play, meals, and academic lessons! Having this iPad with communication applications facilitates communication, fosters independence and sense of self, fosters socialization, and supports academics/behavior needs. The fact that I have this iPad so accessible to my has improved their process of them getting their own personal devices as well. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting us in the process of discovering our voices!","fullyFundedDate":1748008455261,"projectUrl":"project/all-forms-of-communication-are-welcome-h/9362691/","projectTitle":"All Forms of Communication are Welcome Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steinmueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354419_orig.png?crop=242,242,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747418108704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354419"},{"teacherId":3000758,"projectId":9815093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my classroom. We got a new math curriculum this year, and the supplies you donated are helping my students embrace the curriculum and learn new and exciting ways to do math. My students were so excited to see the new materials!\r\n My students have loved using the new materials. They have been able to work in groups and with partners to do collaborative hands-on learning. My students have enjoyed playing learning games with their friends being able to learn new skills in a fun way.\r\n Our classroom is so grateful for your donation. We are excited to use the games and materials to continue to improve our math skills.","fullyFundedDate":1760648820259,"projectUrl":"project/marvelous-math/9815093/","projectTitle":"Marvelous Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3000758"},{"teacherId":7244442,"projectId":9591136,"letterContent":"Educational games have become an essential part of modern classrooms, especially for third graders who are at a crucial stage of developing academic, social, and critical thinking skills. These games provide an engaging and interactive way for students to learn important concepts while promoting creativity, collaboration, and confidence. The use of educational games has significantly enhanced how third graders learn and grow, both academically and personally.\r\nOne of the most powerful impacts of educational games is their ability to make learning fun and engaging. Third graders are naturally curious and energetic, and traditional instruction can sometimes struggle to hold their attention for long periods. Educational games capture their interest by turning lessons into playful challenges. This element of fun encourages students to participate more actively and take ownership of their learning. When students enjoy what they are doing, they are more likely to retain information and develop a positive attitude toward school.\r\n \r\nThank you so much for your support in their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1757587251927,"projectUrl":"project/games-games/9591136/","projectTitle":"Games! Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benjamin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7244442"},{"teacherId":7244442,"projectId":9478939,"letterContent":"Introducing coding to my 3rd grade classroom has made a remarkable difference in how my students approach reading. At first, I viewed coding mainly as a way to build technology and problem-solving skills. However, as my students began coding projects using programs like Scratch, Code.org, and robotics activities, I quickly realized how much these experiences were also helping them become stronger, more confident readers.\r\nOne of the biggest changes I have noticed is in reading comprehension. Coding requires students to read directions carefully and follow each step in order. When they read coding challenges or story prompts, they must understand what each instruction means before acting on it. If they skip over words or misunderstand something, their code doesn't work. This teaches them to slow down, reread for meaning, and look for details—skills that directly transfer to reading stories and informational texts. Debugging code is a lot like finding where a reader might have lost understanding in a passage and going back to fix it.\r\nCoding has also helped improve my students' vocabulary and understanding of language. Even at a young age, they are exposed to new words like \"loop,\" \"sprite,\" \"variable,\" and \"sequence.\" Learning these terms builds their academic vocabulary and helps them practice using context clues to figure out what unfamiliar words mean. I've noticed that when we move into reading lessons, my students are more confident trying to understand new words on their own because they've practiced doing it in coding.\r\nAnother powerful connection between reading and coding in 3rd grade is storytelling. My students love creating their own digital stories and interactive games. To code a story, they must plan the sequence of events, write dialogue, and decide how characters will act—just like writing or reading a narrative. We often talk about story structure—beginning, middle, and end—before they begin coding. This helps them think about how stories are organized and deepens their understanding of plot when we read books together. Some of my most reluctant readers have become enthusiastic storytellers through coding.\r\nCoding also strengthens critical thinking and persistence, two skills essential to reading success. When their code doesn't work the first time, students must reread their instructions, test solutions, and try again. This mirrors what good readers do when they encounter a tricky text—they pause, reread, and problem-solve. My students are learning not to give up when something doesn't make sense. They are developing patience, attention to detail, and the habit of thinking through problems carefully.\r\nFinally, coding has made reading more engaging and meaningful. Many students who once struggled to stay focused during reading lessons are now eager to read instructions, scripts, and storylines for their coding projects. They see a real purpose for reading because it helps them create something exciting. This sense of ownership motivates them to read with more focus and enthusiasm.\r\nIn conclusion, coding has had a powerful and positive impact on my 3rd grade students' reading development. It strengthens comprehension, vocabulary, sequencing, and problem-solving skills while boosting confidence and motivation. By blending literacy with technology, coding gives young learners a fun and meaningful way to grow as readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1753968732915,"projectUrl":"project/coding-and-reading/9478939/","projectTitle":"Coding and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benjamin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7244442"},{"teacherId":7449506,"projectId":9139933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our DonorsChoose wish list a reality!\r\n\r\nMy students are absolutely loving all of the items that were made possible through your generosity.\r\n\r\nEach day, they walk into a classroom that feels welcoming, comfortable, and safe, a space where they're excited to learn. The snacks help keep them energized and motivated, while the headphones allow them to stay focused and work quietly. The educational games have brought so much joy and excitement to our lessons, making learning both fun and challenging as they collaborate with their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact. These resources will continue to benefit and inspire many students throughout the year. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1749126202356,"projectUrl":"project/fun-food-and-feelings/9139933/","projectTitle":"Fun, Food, and Feelings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7449506_orig.jpg?crop=1466,1466,x0,y195&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741037760963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7449506"},{"teacherId":9354419,"projectId":9532061,"letterContent":"Our students with communication needs had a BLAST creating personalized jack-o-lantern faces for their Halloween pumpkin bags. We addressed such important concepts such as: requesting, labeling shapes, labeling sizes, identifyin body parts, and labeling emotions. Each bag was personalized and unique - just like our students! \r\n\r\nWith these supplies, we created FUNctional Halloween bags for our students with limited verbal output for use during trick or treating. The back of the bags had core vocabulary to say Happy Halloween, Trick or Treat, and Thank you! \r\n\r\nMy favorite moment with this project was when our school allowed our self-contained classrooms to trick or treat around the building. They were able to use real-life opportunities to practice. It was a beautiful moment of inclusion!\r\n\r\nWe cant thank you enough for the memories we were able to make with the students.","fullyFundedDate":1755171326903,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-halloween-bag-craft/9532061/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Halloween Bag Craft!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steinmueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354419_orig.png?crop=242,242,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747418108704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354419"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18673","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":783,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.6,"schoolId":18673,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Flowertown Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Flowertown Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/dorchester-school-district-two/flowertown-elementary-school/18673"}