{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Delmae Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7131165,"projectId":9551525,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support of our PBIS program at our school. All of our students have benefited from the supplies that you so graciously donated to our school. Students excitedly ask me when their day is to come to our \"Dollar Store\", so they can spend the character dollars they earn. It would be hard to have a fully stocked store without your generosity. \r\nStudents at our school have enjoyed the playdough, fruit snacks, fidgets, and especially the positive message dice. Some of our students save up for a long time before spending and some come and visit the store each time they get a chance, but one thing is the same each time, they leave smiling because of the prizes they have earned. \r\nThank you again for all your support to make our program a success this year. We would not have been able to make it this far in the year without your help!","fullyFundedDate":1755521981190,"projectUrl":"project/character-counts-at-des/9551525/","projectTitle":"Character Counts At DES","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hoehn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7131165_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754657914136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7131165"},{"teacherId":9607310,"projectId":9153468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project! Because of your support, my students now have magnetic letters they can use in small groups to practice decoding and building new words.\r\n\r\nThis resource has already made such an impact in our classroom. The hands-on letters keep students engaged, allow them to manipulate sounds, and help them truly \"see\" how words are built. It's a powerful tool for strengthening their reading skills and growing their confidence as readers. The students loved having a break from traditional pen and paper by using the ,magnetic letters.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference in their learning journey, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you've provided. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their success.","fullyFundedDate":1746785444334,"projectUrl":"project/i-do-you-do-watch-what-we-can-do/9153468/","projectTitle":"I Do, You Do, Watch What We Can Do!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9607310"},{"teacherId":9131802,"projectId":9301927,"letterContent":"This project has been so fun to watch unfold! Each of my students have adopted a puppy. They named it and the name on a dog tag for the puppy. They signed adoption certificates and made promises to care for their puppy. We have read books about having a pet and caring for it. We have simulated caring for it with vet kids. They have written about how to care for their new pet, why they named it the name they chose and what adopting the pet means. \r\n\r\nFor the remainder of the year, they will be writing about their pets, taking them home to experience life with them (with the take home houses), and reading to them in the reading center. \r\n\r\nI can not tell you how excited the students are to have a puppy. They have been very motivated to write and share their adventures.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting this project. I am hopeful that this enthusiasm will contribute to a lot of growth in reading and writing over the year!","fullyFundedDate":1746542286089,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-the-pawportunity-to-wr/9301927/","projectTitle":"Giving students the \"PAW\"portunity to write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cindy Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9131802_orig.jpg?crop=645,645,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711112375270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthia-wood"},{"teacherId":398284,"projectId":9316984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations that helped my project get funded. I have received my items and we are already putting them to use. My students are now a little more protected from germs while at school. My students are now prepared with hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and tissues. My budget doesn't allow me to purchase very much for my classroom. Without your funding I would not have these much needed items. You are awesome! Thanks again for choosing my classroom to fund and supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754346701541,"projectUrl":"project/germ-free-and-ready-to-learn/9316984/","projectTitle":"Germ-Free and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/398284"},{"teacherId":9604944,"projectId":9096621,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten classroom, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible support of our project, \"Snacks for the Kinder Brain.\"\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students now have access to nutritious snacks each day—something that may seem small, but has had a truly big impact. Many of our little learners come to school without having eaten enough to fuel their growing minds. Your support has helped eliminate that worry. Instead of feeling distracted by hunger, our students can now focus on what truly matters: learning, growing, and thriving.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have become a key part of our classroom routine. Whether it's during a mid-morning break or after a particularly active learning session, having healthy options on hand has helped keep students energized and engaged. More importantly, it's helped provide the balanced nutrition many of them need to stay motivated throughout the day. We've seen improvements not only in focus and participation but also in their overall academic achievement.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our youngest learners. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed, and your gift continues to nourish more than just their bodies—it's feeding their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746699690666,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-kinder-brain/9096621/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Kinder Brain!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Timmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9604944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721768522906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9604944"},{"teacherId":9053617,"projectId":9158562,"letterContent":"You directly made a difference in the education of 46 students when you helped fund this project. My students gained a deeper understanding of the living Earth beneath them. Experiencing the sounds of the living ground beneath them encouraged deep discussions and gave rise more questions about our planet. Students wanted to listen to the sounds several times. Each time they listened they heard something new and it started a new discussion about what could be happening and what was creating the sounds. Having a headset for each student that was of good quality and fit made this project a success. We would not been able to do this without your generous donations.\r\nHaving your support encourages me to continue in this profession and give my students experiences that will strengthen their metacognitive skills. \r\nThese skills impact students holistically because they become aware of their thinking and become flexible in their thinking so they can build on their prior knowledge and make knew connections. This improves problem-solving skills and increases creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1743776313433,"projectUrl":"project/experience-the-sounds-nature-makes-under/9158562/","projectTitle":"Experience the Sounds Nature Makes Underground!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rainwater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9053617"},{"teacherId":9917807,"projectId":9101625,"letterContent":"The headphones donated to my classroom have been a huge asset to my students' learning. They are able to focus on their own work, enjoy stories, listen to online directions, and so much more. The headphones are tough enough to withstand wear and tear from first graders, but light enough to gentle on their heads and ears. They say these are their favorite!\r\n\r\nMany of my students did not have their own pair of headphones and relied on old pairs I had, or cheap earbuds. Students are excited to use their computers now because they get to pick their headphones and they are taking great care of them. Thank you so much for supporting my students in their learning and making it more accessible. We appreciate the donations and will use the headphones for years to come!\r\n\r\nMrs. Collins' 24-25 First Grade Class","fullyFundedDate":1741010641834,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-the-classroom/9101625/","projectTitle":"Headphones for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917807_orig.png?crop=496,496,x432,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738850817387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917807"},{"teacherId":398284,"projectId":8964199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations that allowed my project to be funded. You have no idea how much my students and I appreciate it! My students have been using the games and love them so much. We will continue to use the literacy games during whole class instruction as well as small group instruction. My students and I were in great need of these materials. I appreciate people like you who know the importance of education and keeping students engaged in learning. You are AWESOME! My students and I thank you again for funding our project","fullyFundedDate":1732646137410,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-literacy-stations/8964199/","projectTitle":"Learning With Literacy Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/398284"},{"teacherId":9131802,"projectId":8755548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. Your generosity has allowed us to make multiple books to share and learn from. We have made books on transportation, winter objects, ABC books, and many more. This helps them learn vocabulary in English and it builds backgroud for further knowledge. Some books are printed in English and their native language. This allows them to read it to their parents and the parents can read it to them as well! \r\nThe students are so proud of these homemade books and can't wait to make more. Just look at their smiles!\r\nOur next set will be stories they come up with and their own pictures that I will scan in. I can't wait to see their excitement!\r\nAgain, thank you! Without your support none of this would be possible!","fullyFundedDate":1730297191882,"projectUrl":"project/creating-colorful-books-with-english-lan/8755548/","projectTitle":"Creating Colorful Books with English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cindy Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9131802_orig.jpg?crop=645,645,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711112375270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthia-wood"},{"teacherId":8052223,"projectId":8447866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project! When I first created this project, I was filled with doubt. I honestly didn't think anyone would fund it, and at times, I felt like giving up hope. But when I received the email that my project was fully funded, I couldn't hold back the tears—it was a truly life-changing moment.\r\n\r\nWhen the books arrived, it was pure magic. My students were overjoyed, like it was Christmas morning! Three enormous boxes, packed to the brim with books, transformed our classroom. The excitement was contagious as my kids eagerly dove in, each picking out titles that spoke to them. The boys raced to grab Trapped in a Video Game, while the girls couldn't wait to explore the Raina Telgemeier graphic novels.\r\n\r\nThis quarter, I've seen a remarkable shift in my students. More of them met their reading goals than ever before. Students who used to ignore my book collection now linger in my library every day. Even when the school library doesn't have a particular title, my students know they can count on Ms. McClain's library in my science classroom.\r\n\r\nI've also witnessed an incredible change in how my students engage with books. Some of them, who had never considered picking up Harry Potter, are now diving into the series. Inspired by this newfound enthusiasm, I've even started using some of the books for read-aloud sessions—something I'd never done before these resources became available.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our classroom. These books are not just resources; they're opportunities to spark curiosity, inspire imagination, and cultivate a lifelong love of reading. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1727969617609,"projectUrl":"project/scientists-read-too/8447866/","projectTitle":"Scientists Read Too","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McClain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8052223_orig.png?crop=289,289,x64,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717978359406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8052223"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6335","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":988,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":47,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"22.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":61.3,"schoolId":6335,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Delmae Heights Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Delmae Heights Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/florence-school-district-1/delmae-elementary-school/6335"}