{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lexington Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10534284,"projectId":10343850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping bring this project to life! Because of your support, my kindergarten students now have access to hands-on materials that have made our classroom an even more engaging, organized, and exciting place to learn. Every item received through this project has already made a meaningful impact on my students and the way they explore, create, learn, and grow each day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most noticeable changes has been in our classroom library. The heavy-duty book bins have helped us organize our books in a way that makes them easily accessible to young learners. Kindergarten students are learning how to independently choose books, return them to the correct location, and take ownership of our classroom library. Having organized book bins has created a more inviting reading environment and encourages students to explore different books and topics. It has been wonderful watching my students become more independent while developing a love for reading.\r\n\r\nThe activity art trays have also become an important part of our daily learning environment. These trays help keep materials organized during creative projects, small-group activities, and learning centers. My students enjoy having their own designated workspace when completing art projects and hands-on activities. The trays have made it easier for students to manage their materials while also teaching them responsibility and organization. For young children who are still developing independence and fine motor skills, having an organized space makes a big difference.\r\n\r\nThe nonhardening modeling foam and play dough tools have brought so much excitement and creativity into our classroom. My students love using these materials during learning centers and hands-on activities. They are able to create letters, numbers, shapes, and other objects while strengthening the small muscles in their hands. These activities may feel like play to my students, but they are also developing important fine motor skills that will support handwriting and other academic tasks. The modeling materials also encourage imagination, creativity, communication, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe wooden alphabet and number stampers have been another fun and engaging addition to our classroom. Students enjoy stamping letters and numbers while practicing important early literacy and math skills. These hands-on materials provide an exciting alternative to traditional paper-and-pencil activities. My kindergarteners are much more engaged when they can touch, manipulate, and actively participate in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe counting toys and math manipulatives have made math more meaningful and enjoyable for my students. Young children learn best through hands-on experiences, and these materials allow students to physically count, sort, match, and explore numbers. Students are able to work together, practice problem-solving, and build confidence in their mathematical abilities while having fun.\r\n\r\nThe anchor chart paper has been extremely helpful during whole-group and small-group instruction. We use anchor charts to document our learning, brainstorm ideas, practice literacy and math skills, and create visual reminders that students can refer to throughout the day. Because kindergarten students are visual learners, having these charts displayed in the classroom helps reinforce important concepts and supports student independence.\r\n\r\nEven the smaller items, such as the primary pencils and sidewalk chalk, have made learning more exciting. The primary pencils provide students with an appropriate tool for practicing correct pencil grip and handwriting skills. The sidewalk chalk gives us another opportunity to take learning outdoors. Students enjoy practicing letters, numbers, shapes, and sight words while being able to move and learn in a different environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have access to materials that make learning feel exciting, meaningful, and fun. These resources support literacy, math, fine motor development, creativity, social skills, problem-solving, and independence. Most importantly, they give my students opportunities to learn through exploration and hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and I am incredibly grateful for every person who helped make this project possible. My kindergarten students may not fully understand the generosity behind these donations, but they experience the impact every single day through the joy, excitement, curiosity, and confidence these materials bring to their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1782416168511,"projectUrl":"project/books-bins-and-busy-little-hands/10343850/","projectTitle":"Books, Bins, and Busy Little Hands!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waltower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10534284"},{"teacherId":1541213,"projectId":10149586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping fund our project! We are beyond excited to integrate these new Snap Word books and interactive games into our daily reading lessons. Sight word recognition is a critical stepping stone in early literacy, and having colorful visual tools and hands-on games turns practice into a fun, multi-sensory experience. These resources will allow my students to connect pictures, words, and play—giving them the exact boost they need to build reading fluency and jumpstart their confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials themselves, your support sends a powerful message to our classroom: that there are people in the community rooting for their success. The world is so fortunate to have donors like you who champion public education and actively invest in the bright futures of all students. Thank you for opening up new doors to literacy for us—your kindness is making a genuine, lasting difference in our room every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1773841609930,"projectUrl":"project/visual-reading-books-and-games-for-strug/10149586/","projectTitle":"Visual Reading Books and Games for Struggling Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1541213_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697077320764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1541213"},{"teacherId":1541213,"projectId":9615835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project come to life! We received a variety of materials that are being used throughout the day to maximize learning. \r\n\r\nMy students LOVE the walking pad. We set it up at a standing desk, and students love to walk while completing assignments. The finger pointers have turned students into teachers, leading our reading lessons. The clipboard have allowed us to display our work in the hall, as well as work in special places around the building. My kinder friends love making sentences with their new sentence building game.\r\n\r\nWe so appreciate each and every one of you for helping us to get items in our classroom that we might not be able to have otherwise.","fullyFundedDate":1762267590021,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-exceptional-studen/9615835/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning for Exceptional Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1541213_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697077320764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1541213"},{"teacherId":9106462,"projectId":9471558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your help in making my project possible for my four year old students. On a daily basis, they strive to follow directions and are just learning how to do school since this is the first time most of them have been. They really try to do what they should even when distractions happen in the room. When students earn all ten spots on their charts for doing the right thing, I let them go to treasure box right away. This really incentivizes good behavior and following directions. Students love to look through all the fidget toys and other prizes to pick something that they can keep. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me make 4k and the start of their school experience a memorable and enjoyable one. My students love telling me that they are doing the right thing and they love hearing when they have met their goal and can visit the class treasure box. Thank you again for all of your help and support. I could not have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1760740077943,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-4-year-olds/9471558/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for 4 Year Olds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9106462_orig.jpg?crop=343,343,x205,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715043116062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9106462"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6084","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":595,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.2,"schoolId":6084,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lexington Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lexington Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/lexington-county-school-district-1/lexington-elementary-school/6084"}