{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Flowertown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10012572,"projectId":10091451,"letterContent":"The new iPad has been a wonderful addition to our preschool classroom and has provided my students with another way to learn, communicate, and participate in classroom activities. We use the iPad to support interactive learning activities, educational apps, visual supports, and other activities that reinforce the skills we are working on in class. For my students with different learning needs, technology can be especially helpful because it provides visual and hands-on learning opportunities that help keep them engaged.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they first saw the new iPad, especially because of its bright pink color! They enjoy having opportunities to interact with the screen and participate in activities in a way that feels fun while still supporting their learning. It has also been helpful for students who benefit from additional visual support and repetition. The iPad allows me to provide activities at different levels so that students can practice skills in a way that meets their individual needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of this donation, I am able to incorporate more technology into my instruction while continuing to focus on communication, early literacy, early math, fine motor, and social-emotional skills. As we continue through the school year, we will use the iPad to reinforce classroom lessons, provide additional practice, and give students another way to demonstrate what they know. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and giving my students access to technology that makes learning more engaging and accessible!","fullyFundedDate":1774053691950,"projectUrl":"project/giving-my-students-the-power-to-be-heard/10091451/","projectTitle":"Giving My Students the Power to Be Heard","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012572_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746290790654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012572"},{"teacherId":10012572,"projectId":10203612,"letterContent":"The new materials have made such a positive impact on my preschool students and our classroom. We have been using the art supplies, including the Do-A-Dot markers, washable paints, paintbrushes, easel, and no-spill paint cups, to give students more opportunities to be creative while also working on important fine motor skills. My students especially enjoy painting at the easel and using the dot markers during our letter, number, and themed activities. These materials allow them to practice grasping, hand-eye coordination, making marks and strokes, and expressing themselves through art in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the new materials! The sensory table and play tent quickly became classroom favorites. These resources have given my students new ways to explore, play, communicate, and interact with one another. During sensory and center time, we are working on skills such as sharing, taking turns, making choices, following directions, and playing alongside or with peers. For preschool students with different learning needs, having hands-on materials makes learning more meaningful and gives every child an opportunity to participate successfully.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating these resources into our daily lessons and classroom centers. We will use the art materials to support early writing and pre-writing skills, while the sensory and play materials will help us build communication, social-emotional, and independent play skills. Thank you so much for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they can learn through play, exploration, and creativity. Your generosity has provided experiences that my students will continue to benefit from throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778797184374,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play-outdoor-art-adventures-f/10203612/","projectTitle":"“Sensory Play & Outdoor Art Adventures for Little Learners”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012572_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746290790654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012572"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":10171026,"letterContent":"Recorder season is here!!! My students are pumped to start playing recorders this year. They are so grateful for your generous donations so that they each have their very own instrument provided. It will be wonderful to see some of the students taking the skills they learn a step further and audition for the district middle school of the arts. I love when my students are encouraged to continue their music studies into middle school and beyond. Students are motivated, working hard and making great progress thanks to your support. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1775477502328,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-recorder-season-part/10171026/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for Recorder Season (part 3)","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":10171021,"letterContent":"We started our recorder unit in 4th and 5th grade this week and the students are off to a great start. They were so excited to see that the recorders are a fun red color. I think this has motivated them to try hard learning new things. I love teaching the recorder because the students can use their new skills to audition for the district middle school of the arts. It is so neat to see them embrace wind instruments and carry it on to playing in the band in middle school. Thank you for encouraging their love of music and this new adventure as they learn to play a wind instrument! We are so appreciative of your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1775477500295,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-recorder-season-part/10171021/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for Recorder Season (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":10171003,"letterContent":"We started our recorder unit in 4th and 5th grade this week and the students are beyond excited. This is a favorite unit of my students and because we can't share wind instruments, it is expensive to provide each child with their very own recorder. You have helped tremendously with that. They are stoked that they get to take the recorders home to keep at the end of the 3 units. Thank you for encouraging their love of music and this new adventure as they learn to play a wind instrument! We are so appreciative of your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1774626003936,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-recorder-season-part/10171003/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for Recorder Season (Part 1)","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":10188419,"letterContent":"We started our recorder unit in 4th and 5th grade this week and the students are beyond excited. The yarn provided in this project will be used to make \"karate belts\" to be tied to the end of the recorders after students have passed off various skills. White belt, then yellow, green, blue, etc. as the skills progress in difficulty. Students love to show off how many skills they have learned and they are truly proud of what they have accomplished. Thank you for encouraging their love of music and this new adventure as they learn to play a wind instrument!","fullyFundedDate":1776111576242,"projectUrl":"project/recorder-karate-success/10188419/","projectTitle":"Recorder Karate Success","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":9889425,"projectId":10099423,"letterContent":"We express our gratitude for the generous donations, which significantly contribute to our resource room and enhance our learning experience. Each day, we require snacks to nourish our bodies, allowing us to focus and engage our minds effectively. The excitement among the students upon seeing the variety of snacks available in our room was palpable, highlighting the positive impact these contributions have on our educational environment. We thank you for being selfless and so giving! As a teacher, I feel like we always needs things and its not always available to buy with my own money. We thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1775477502578,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-hippos/10099423/","projectTitle":"Hungry Hippos","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":10276947,"letterContent":"Students often feel a surge of excitement when they encounter new items and experiences. At our Title I school, many of our friends may not have access to daily snacks, so providing nourishment is essential for helping them focus and learn effectively. Additionally, maintaining a clean and organized space contributes significantly to creating a conducive learning environment. They love the variety of snacks and clean space to help them learn and grow. We use a lot of rewards and positive reinforcements and they love the suckers.","fullyFundedDate":1781794889507,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-for-the-stars-students-k-5th-g/10276947/","projectTitle":"Reaching for the Stars! Students K-5th grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889425"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":10202475,"letterContent":"What cool instruments these are! Talking drums are always a hit with my students and these are such high quality that the students are begging for more turns to play. Fifth grade students are doing a unit on African instruments and these are perfect to add to our class collection, ensuring more students can play at a time. Other grade levels will be able to play these as well when we incorporate rhythm into our lessons. These drums are small enough that they are easy to hold, but large enough that they make a great sound. Even our youngest learners can enjoy making music with them. Thank you for supporting music in public schools. My students are so happy you chose them to support!","fullyFundedDate":1778175198200,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-to-play-talking-drums/10202475/","projectTitle":"We Want to Play Talking Drums!","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":6750298,"projectId":10140254,"letterContent":"I have been working over the past few years to increase my music library. This has been a labor of love because I love to read and I love music. I want to combine these two passions in the classroom. I understand that not all of our students have access to good books and I hope my music classroom can play a part in helping with that. \r\nWe take time each week to read a book together and go over the musical ideas. Sometimes it is about a concept or sometimes it is about someone who has made a mark in the music world. Either way, it is a joy to read and have fun with books and music in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773930368117,"projectUrl":"project/music-reading-is-literacy/10140254/","projectTitle":"Music Reading is Literacy","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":10198308,"letterContent":"Thank you for making Beach Bash 2026 the most amazing day for our students! From 3K - 5th grade, the kiddos had the best time and talked about how it was their favorite day of the school year. The new hoses came in handy for our 3 inflatable water slides as well as the special splash area for our special needs friends. Our students in the special 3K developmental needs program as well as our students in the autism classes had THE BEST time in their own area where they could splash, play, and enjoy the sprinklers in a safe way. It was also better for them to have their own fun area of water play to avoid getting frustrated by waiting in line with the tons of other students. Your donations made this day of celebrating academic, attendance, and behavior goals a memorable one for sure. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1776956168101,"projectUrl":"project/beach-bash-2026/10198308/","projectTitle":"Beach Bash 2026","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":2772174,"projectId":9924885,"letterContent":"Thank you DD2 Foundation for supporting our DD2 classrooms so well! I was so surprised to receive the notice that my grant was fully funded, and I am so thankful that you chose to include my grant in your Giving Tuesday crusade! \r\nSocial-Emotional needs have been on the rise over the years, and I have added materials along the way to support student learning and growth with social-emotional skills. However, I found that it just wasn't enough. My students were coming to school with more needs that I had resources, and so I put together this grant to help support my students in this area. My class grew so much this year, and I am proud to share that they are (almost) ready for the challenges of kindergarten and armed with some social-emotional tools in their little tool belts, thanks to the support of the DD2 Foundation and the materials included in this grant. \r\nThank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for this support, and for all the many ways the the DD2 Foundation supports classrooms throughout DD2. It is a special place to teach, learn, and grow :)","fullyFundedDate":1764691514534,"projectUrl":"project/creating-social-emotional-rockstars-in-p/9924885/","projectTitle":"Creating Social Emotional Rockstars in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2772174_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500490950612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/page-ham"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18673","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":769,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.7,"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"}