{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Flowertown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10307751,"projectId":10045561,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students fall in love with learning. My students are quickly achieving their reading goals and are excited to share their progress with the class to choose their reward. Their hard work can be attributed to the incentives that you have provided. When my students meet their goal, they can choose from these books. They have been so excited to be able to take home and keep the books that they usually have to wait to become available in our school library. Your contribution has helped me keep students accountable for their learning and give them something to look forward to as they push themselves to succeed. These students have worked hard to earn these books, and I love to watch them read them during independent reading time. It is important for students not only to learn reading skills but also to apply them to literature they enjoy and choose for themselves. You have given my students a strong sense of ownership in more ways than one.","fullyFundedDate":1770156518555,"projectUrl":"project/ar-stars/10045561/","projectTitle":"AR Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grooms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10307751"},{"teacherId":10307751,"projectId":10048051,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our class was able to dive into Flora & Ulysses and continue our author study of Kate DiCamillo in a joyful, meaningful way. This book introduced important reading skills such as understanding character traits, using evidence from the text, recognizing themes, and appreciating figurative language and humor. Students are learning that stories can be both funny and thoughtful, and that strong characters help us better understand ourselves and others.\r\nReading in our classroom is filled with laughter, discussion, and connection. Having a class set means every student can follow along, reread favorite parts, and actively participate in partner talks and group discussions. We pause often to predict, ask questions, and talk about how the characters are changing, which has helped build confidence and deeper comprehension for all readers.\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant to read chapter books are especially excited about Flora & Ulysses. The humor, illustrations, and lovable characters, especially Ulysses the squirrel, have hooked them in and kept them engaged. It has been a joy to see students eagerly asking to read \"just one more chapter\" and proudly sharing their favorite moments. Your support has truly helped foster a love of reading that will last well beyond this book.","fullyFundedDate":1770156518541,"projectUrl":"project/one-book-one-class-endless-laughs/10048051/","projectTitle":"One Book, One Class, Endless Laughs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grooms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10307751"},{"teacherId":10307328,"projectId":10198218,"letterContent":"A document camera has a powerful impact on how elementary students learn art because it makes teaching more visible, clear, and engaging for every child in the room. Instead of relying only on verbal directions, I can demonstrate each step of a project in real time while students watch closely from their seats. Every brushstroke, line, and technique is enlarged and easy to see, which is especially helpful for visual learners.\r\n\r\nThis tool allows students to better understand artistic processes, reducing confusion and increasing confidence. When students can clearly see how to begin, adjust, and complete their work, they are more willing to take creative risks and stay engaged throughout the lesson.\r\n\r\nA document camera also supports classroom equity. Every student—no matter where they are seated—has the same clear view and access to instruction. It creates a more inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed.\r\n\r\nFor donors and families, this means your support directly enhances student learning, strengthens artistic skills, and helps build confidence, creativity, and independence in every child.","fullyFundedDate":1776817318524,"projectUrl":"project/zooming-in-on-creativity-bringing-art-t/10198218/","projectTitle":"Zooming In on Creativity: Bringing Art to Life for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10307328"},{"teacherId":6750298,"projectId":9876460,"letterContent":"This year started off with an incredible unit in world drumming. I worked primarily with fourth and fifth graders and even took the lessons to a district sponsored music camp. Every student worked with various drums and percussion instruments as we explored West African drumming.\r\n As the unit progressed I felt the need to expand the drumming unit and wanted to focus on Latin American styles and instruments. The problem I had was having very few drums and percussion instruments that classified as \"Latin American\". I searched for instruments that would enhance this learning that would give students a real experience and taste for this particular style. The conga drums I received through your generosity are incredible. My students are going to benefit so much from having them in class. Thank you for giving!","fullyFundedDate":1764691515293,"projectUrl":"project/grooving-to-the-beat/9876460/","projectTitle":"Grooving to the Beat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750298_orig.jpg?crop=908,908,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700149955303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6750298"},{"teacherId":10347845,"projectId":9919846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation toward our classroom Library! I started this year with no books other than the ones that I could scrounge from parts of the school that books had been dropped that no one wanted. This donation started a collection that my children cherish and enjoy listening to everyday! \r\n\r\nYour donation contributes to the foundation that every child needs to become a strong reader. These are the skills that that create strong learners and successful academic futures. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your wonderful donation and caring for my class!","fullyFundedDate":1765456715468,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-classroom-library/9919846/","projectTitle":"Pre K Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10347845"},{"teacherId":9995917,"projectId":9582564,"letterContent":"Technology plays a major role in improving education by making learning more accessible, interactive, and efficient. Digital tools such as laptops, tablets, and online learning platforms allow students to access information instantly and study from almost anywhere. Educational websites, videos, and virtual classrooms give students the opportunity to learn at their own pace and review materials as many times as needed. Technology also allows teachers to use multimedia presentations, simulations, and interactive activities that make lessons more engaging and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nIn addition, technology helps students and teachers communicate and collaborate more effectively. Online platforms allow teachers to share assignments, provide feedback quickly, and track student progress. Students can work together on projects and video calls even when they are not in the same location. These tools not only improve organization and communication but also help students develop important digital skills that are necessary for future careers in an increasingly technology-driven world.\r\n\r\nChargers are beneficial for laptops because they provide the power needed for the device to function and stay operational for long periods of time. Laptops rely on rechargeable batteries, and chargers allow users to refill that battery when it runs low or keep the laptop powered while it is in use. This makes it possible for students to complete their assignments. Chargers also help extend the usability of laptops by ensuring they can be used throughout the day without worrying about the battery dying.","fullyFundedDate":1755271339641,"projectUrl":"project/chargers-for-ms-barczak/9582564/","projectTitle":"Chargers for Ms. Barczak","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barczak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995917"},{"teacherId":7449506,"projectId":9909003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in supporting our special education classroom. Your donations of Pop-Tarts, Goldfish, crackers, Slim Jims, and other snacks have made a wonderful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nOur students have been enjoying these snacks during snack breaks, as rewards for their hard work, and even as breakfast when they arrive at school. Having access to these foods helps them stay motivated, alert, and ready to learn throughout the day. Something as simple as a snack can make a big difference in helping students stay focused and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly been a blessing to our classroom. Because of you, my students feel supported and encouraged, and it helps create a positive environment where they can do their best learning. We are so grateful for your kindness and for thinking of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763996383485,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9909003/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","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":2378600,"projectId":9496185,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are actively using these new language, literacy, and math games during small group instruction and partner rotations each week. In literacy, students are engaging in structured word-building challenges that strengthen decoding, vocabulary development, and fluency. During one activity, students manipulated roots, prefixes, suffixes, and inflectional endings to create new words, then explained how each addition changed the word's meaning or tense. Hearing third graders confidently use terms like \"root word\" and \"suffix\" while discussing their thinking was a powerful reminder that hands-on learning deepens understanding. In math rotations, students are practicing fact fluency, number sense, and strategic problem-solving through interactive games that require accuracy, reasoning, and explanation.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to explore the games and quickly asked when they could begin using them. From the very first rotation, engagement increased. Students remained focused longer, collaborated productively, and demonstrated greater independence while practicing targeted literacy and math skills. The play-based format encourages repeated practice without feeling repetitive, allowing students to strengthen foundational skills in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue supporting our current literacy and math units. In reading, we are applying phonics and morphology skills directly to connected text and written responses. In math, students are building fluency while also explaining strategies in writing to strengthen mathematical communication. My next step is incorporating brief written reflections after gameplay so students can connect verbal reasoning to written academic language. Your support has provided high-quality tools that make skill practice active, rigorous, and impactful. Thank you for investing in my students and our classroom learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757587257221,"projectUrl":"project/games-games-play/9496185/","projectTitle":"Games! Games! Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cozzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2378600_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653389748472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscozzi"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":10087297,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our busy bees and their love for music! Playing the piano is one of my students' favorite units during the year. Having music stands that are not broken is critical so they can have their music at the correct height to be able to read. We began playing piano a few weeks ago and the students are having so much fun. They are learning piano basics and enjoy playing songs for me. \r\nThe skittles are also a huge hit! They may seem like a small thing but just that little bit of motivation can encourage students to participate and keep their self control during the lessons. We work hard every day in the music room!","fullyFundedDate":1770772307808,"projectUrl":"project/music-stands-and-skittles-please/10087297/","projectTitle":"Music Stands and Skittles Please","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":6632252,"projectId":9892735,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with my project! My students have such a variety of needs, one of which is movement! By offering students a choice in flexible seating not only do they have ownership in my classroom but an opportunity for movement throughout the day. \"The National Library of Medicine discovered a link between brain development and knowledge retention to movement and kinesthetic learning. Hands-on learning can lead to deeper understanding. Researchers have also found that 'at-risk students responded well to playful lessons and demonstrated significantly increased achievement scores, higher levels of engagement, and increased motivation.' \" Thank you again for your support, it will impact my 3rd graders for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1764691514867,"projectUrl":"project/i-like-to-move-it-move-it/9892735/","projectTitle":"I like to Move It, Move It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hebel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6632252"},{"teacherId":6750298,"projectId":9536432,"letterContent":"We have just started on our ukulele unit and it was so exciting to share with students about the new concert ukulele's we have for the classroom now. Many of my older students were thrilled because they were able to place these slightly larger instruments so much more comfortably than the soprano ukuleles. It really makes a difference.\r\n\r\nWe have many more lessons to cover but the initial response is wonderful. I truly enjoy having individual instruments for students. It makes the teaching process so smooth, and helps me to teach concepts in a consistent way. \r\nI am very grateful to have these now!","fullyFundedDate":1756393827927,"projectUrl":"project/ukulele-fun/9536432/","projectTitle":"Ukulele Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750298_orig.jpg?crop=908,908,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700149955303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6750298"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":9311445,"letterContent":"Wow! What a difference these new headphones are making for my students! 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes begin playing keyboards this week. They were so thrilled that the old headphones that no longer work were replaced with new comfortable ones. Playing the piano is one of their favorite things to do but with up to thirty students in a class, they must all have working headphones to make this possible. Thank you for supporting their creativity and music education. Headphones may seem like such a simple item but they really do make a huge difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1748008455334,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-to-hear-the-music/9311445/","projectTitle":"We Need to Hear the Music!","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"}],"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":44.9,"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"}