{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cannon County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3197259,"projectId":9836815,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the deep gratitude and exciting impact your gift is having in my first-grade class. Your contribution to our project, \"Phonics + Decodable Books to Boost Beginning Reading Skills\" on DonorsChoose, has already made a meaningful difference in our students' reading journeys.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are now able to provide our bright, curious beginning readers with decodable book sets — including BOB Books Complete Set 1‑5 and the Phonics Makes Readers Box Set series — designed to match the phonics skills we teach step by step (short vowels, blends, sight-words, etc.). These are books they can actually decode on their own. \r\n\r\nWith more engaging, age-appropriate texts in the students' hands, our reading center time has become more vibrant: students are trading books, discussing what they sound out, and genuinely feeling like readers, not just \"trying readers.\"\r\n\r\nYour support has given us more than just books — you've given these young learners a sense of progression, independence, and joy in reading. In a classroom where more than half of our students come from low-income households, every tool that builds equity matters. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to track how the use of these decodable texts correlates with growth in phonics proficiency and reading fluency. I am confident we will see measurable growth in students' ability to decode unfamiliar words and read with greater confidence and expression.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for investing in our classroom and in these children's futures. Because of you, the statement \"I am a reader\" is becoming real in our room!","fullyFundedDate":1760912186687,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-decodable-books-to-boost-begin/9836815/","projectTitle":"Phonics + Decodable Books to Boost Beginning Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smithson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3197259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573785951252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmithson"},{"teacherId":3197259,"projectId":9471317,"letterContent":"I am thrilled and deeply grateful to share that \"Shining Floors, Smiling Kids: Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Healthy\" is now fully funded! Thanks to your generous support, our classroom will be transformed—and I can already see the difference it's going to make.\r\nMy students will spend more time learning and less time distracted by clutter or mess. The cleaning supplies help reduce germs on desktops, floors, and other touch points—something especially important in flu season and beyond. One of my favorite parts: students love being part of the \"cleaning crew.\" We rotate roles so that everyone gets a turn helping keep our space tidy. It builds pride, respect for our shared classroom, and cooperation.\r\nThank you for believing in these little learners, in our classroom, and in the power of a safe, clean, joyful learning space. Because of you, we are ready to greet each new day with fresh floors and big smiles.","fullyFundedDate":1753730277595,"projectUrl":"project/shining-floors-smiling-kids-keeping-o/9471317/","projectTitle":"“Shining Floors, Smiling Kids: Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Healthy”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smithson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3197259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573785951252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmithson"},{"teacherId":6957766,"projectId":9672755,"letterContent":"The arrival of the puzzles, LEGOs, and strategy games from my Donors Choose project has had such a positive and exciting impact in my classroom. Students immediately lit up with enthusiasm when they saw the new materials, and their eagerness to dive in and explore was contagious. These resources created an atmosphere of curiosity and joy, where students could engage in learning in a hands-on way. Instead of just talking about problem solving, they were able to experience it—building, strategizing, and working together to tackle challenges in real time. The classroom quickly became a space buzzing with collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials goes far beyond just play; they have transformed the way my students approach problem solving. With LEGOs, they have learned to test and adjust their designs when they don't work the first time. Strategy games have encouraged them to think ahead, weigh options, and consider different perspectives. Puzzles have built their persistence and patience as they work through trial and error. These skills are transferring into their academic work as well, helping them become more confident and resilient learners. Thanks to the generosity of donors, my students now have meaningful opportunities to develop problem-solving skills in ways that are engaging, memorable, and deeply rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1757452333668,"projectUrl":"project/focused-minds-creative-hands/9672755/","projectTitle":"Focused Minds, Creative Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Todd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6957766_orig.jpg?crop=1219,1219,x1542,y1048&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756767542325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/beth-todd"},{"teacherId":3197259,"projectId":9278529,"letterContent":"I'm writing with immense gratitude to share how your generous support brought the \"Comfy and Cozy Classroom!\" project to life here at Cannon County Elementary School in Woodbury, Tennessee.\r\n\r\nYour donation made a meaningful difference. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom now glows with a variety of soft lighting options—floor lamps, LED table lamps, string and rope lights, and warm night lights—that have completely transformed the learning environment.\r\n\r\nInstead of harsh overhead fluorescent, our students now immerse themselves in a warm, calming glow. This softer lighting helps reduce sensory overload and supports emotional well-being, especially for children who are easily overwhelmed or anxious. In this gently illuminated space, students feel safe, focused, and ready to explore, learn, and grow together. We can't thank you enough for your donations to the project. We have started out this year with the coziest classroom ever!! Their favorite is the dog night lights that can change colors!","fullyFundedDate":1746459068858,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-cozy-classroom/9278529/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Cozy Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smithson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3197259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573785951252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmithson"},{"teacherId":572259,"projectId":9250027,"letterContent":"The boxes just kept rolling in! With each delivery, the students got more and more curious about what was in them. It was very exciting to open all of the boxes and see the variety of books. One of the students said, \"Mrs. Mansfield is opening her own library!\" There was literally something for everyone.\r\nHaving a few books in the classroom may not seem like a big deal, but it means the world to these students. Finding that perfect book can spark a life-long love of reading.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, we thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746500242006,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-class-library-one-book-at-a/9250027/","projectTitle":"Building Our Class Library One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mansfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp572259_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454097518407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brandie-mansfield"},{"teacherId":572259,"projectId":9250001,"letterContent":"The boxes just kept rolling in! With each delivery, the students got more and more curious about what was in them. It was very exciting to open all of the boxes and see the variety of snacks. One of the students said, \"Mrs. Mansfield is opening a store!\" There was literally something for everyone.\r\nHaving an afternoon snack may not seem like a big deal, but it means the world to these students. We have recess and then a long wait for the buses. It has been hours since lunch, so we are all getting hungry.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, we thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746500015349,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-is-the-best-time/9250001/","projectTitle":"Snack Time is the Best Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mansfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp572259_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454097518407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brandie-mansfield"},{"teacherId":3197259,"projectId":9108459,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Building Strong Phonics Foundations for All Learners.\" Your contributions have enabled us to acquire essential phonics passages that are already making a significant difference in our small group instruction.​\r\n\r\nThese targeted materials have provided my students with engaging and personalized practice, enhancing their phonemic awareness and decoding skills. It's truly heartwarming to witness their growing confidence and enthusiasm for reading.​\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond supplying educational resources; it sends a powerful message to my students that there are individuals who believe in their potential and are invested in their success. This encouragement is invaluable as they continue their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. You have made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are profoundly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1739296222500,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-phonics-foundations-for/9108459/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Phonics Foundations for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smithson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3197259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573785951252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmithson"},{"teacherId":3197259,"projectId":9098296,"letterContent":"I'm writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Help Us Stay Organized With Take-Home Folders!\" \" Thanks to your kindness, each of my students now has a sturdy, reliable folder to help them stay organized and take ownership of their learning at home and in the classroom. These folders may seem like a small item, but they've already made a big impact. My students are excited to have a consistent place to keep their homework, notes, and important papers. It's helping them build responsibility and communication skills with their families. Your support means more than just supplies; it shows our students that there are people out there who believe in them and want to see them succeed. Thank you for making a difference in their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1739550993765,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-organized-with-take-home-fo/9098296/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stay Organized With Take-Home Folders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smithson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3197259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573785951252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmithson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_92273","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":344,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":48.1,"schoolId":92273,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cannon County Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cannon County Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/cannon-county-school-district/woodbury-grammar-school/92273"}