{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ingram Sowell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10214286,"projectId":9784711,"letterContent":"In our 3rd–5th grade special education resource classroom, reading builds confidence and access to all learning. With two sets of Magic Tree House books, students engage in read-alouds that make stories accessible and exciting.\r\nA dedicated bookshelf invites students to independently store our books and respect materials. Bookmarks support organization and reduce frustration, helping students return to their place with ease.\r\nTogether, these simple tools have increased reading stamina, comprehension, and—most importantly—helped students see themselves as capable, confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1766234263736,"projectUrl":"project/we-must-do-more-reading/9784711/","projectTitle":"We Must Do More Reading!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10214286_orig.jpg?crop=1908,1908,x510,y215&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756576808047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214286"},{"teacherId":10214286,"projectId":9639075,"letterContent":"In our 3rd–5th grade special education resource classroom, progress looks different for every student. For many of my learners, success is measured in brave attempts, sustained focus, self-regulation, and small academic victories that build confidence over time. Rewarding Progress is a classroom initiative designed to recognize and reinforce those meaningful steps forward by pairing encouragement with practical tools that directly support student learning, independence, and emotional regulation.\r\nEvery item in our classroom serves a purpose beyond its surface use:\r\nMarkers and pencils give students choice and ownership in their work. For students with fine motor challenges or writing fatigue, having fresh, comfortable tools reduces frustration and increases task completion.\r\nA reliable pencil sharpener eliminates small but significant barriers that can derail focus and momentum.\r\nA large visual timer helps students understand expectations, manage transitions, and build time-management skills—critical for learners who struggle with executive functioning.\r\nFidgets provide appropriate sensory input, allowing students to self-regulate so they can remain engaged and attentive during instruction.\r\nEarbuds create a quiet learning space for students who are easily overwhelmed by noise or who benefit from text-to-speech and audio supports.\r\nEven something as simple as popcorn becomes a powerful motivator—used as a celebratory reward that makes progress feel tangible, fun, and worth striving for.\r\n\r\nThese tools work together to create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to try. Rewarding Progress shifts the focus from perfection to perseverance, teaching students that effort, growth, and resilience are worthy of celebration.","fullyFundedDate":1759267674131,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-progress/9639075/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10214286_orig.jpg?crop=1908,1908,x510,y215&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756576808047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214286"},{"teacherId":9831347,"projectId":9672393,"letterContent":"​I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our 2nd-grade classroom. The resources you provided—specifically the sensory items, feelings curriculum materials, and real-life cycle specimens—have truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n​The impact has been huge!\r\n​Sensory Items: These tools have been a game-changer for classroom management and focus. Students now have constructive ways to manage fidgeting and self-regulate, which has led to longer, more engaged focus during independent work times.\r\n​Feelings Lessons: The materials allowed us to have meaningful conversations about emotional intelligence. Students are better equipped to identify and articulate their emotions, fostering a more empathetic and supportive classroom culture.\r\n​Life Cycle Items: Bringing real-life specimens into the classroom sparked a level of curiosity that a textbook simply cannot achieve. The hands-on experience turned our science unit into a daily investigation that the students absolutely loved.\r\n​Thank you for investing in my students and creating a classroom where they feel supported, engaged, and eager to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1759267474938,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-smart-futures/9672393/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds. . . Smart Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimberly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9831347"},{"teacherId":9831347,"projectId":9468818,"letterContent":"🙏 Thank You for Supporting Our Second Graders!\r\nWe are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful for your generous contributions to our DonorsChoose project, \"Flexible Seating and learning in 2nd!\" Thanks to the support of donors like you, we have successfully funded the purchase of essential flexible seating options and a variety of learning tools for our classroom. These resources are not just accessories; they are critical components in creating a dynamic, comfortable, and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. The new seating options, from wobble stools to bean bags, will allow our second graders to choose a learning position that best suits their needs, promoting focus and engagement. Meanwhile, the phonics kit has worked wonders in small groups.\r\nYour commitment has made a tangible, lasting difference in the daily lives of our students. Having these new resources ready to use will help us foster a classroom where learning is not only accessible but also enjoyable for everyone. We believe that empowering students with choices and tools is key to their academic and emotional success, and your donation has made that vision a reality. Thank you once again for investing in our second graders' education and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1755521966236,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-learning-in-2nd/9468818/","projectTitle":"Flexible seating and learning in 2nd!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimberly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9831347"},{"teacherId":9988250,"projectId":9219406,"letterContent":"We've been using our new resources in so many exciting ways! My students are observing our tadpoles daily and recording their growth in science journals, learning how living things change over time. They're also fascinated with the ant farm—watching the tunnels grow has sparked so many questions and discussions about teamwork and habitats. In addition, the life-sized human body magnets have been a big hit during our health and science lessons. Students love taking turns building the body piece by piece on the board while we talk through each organ's role.\r\n\r\nThe reactions were priceless! When the tadpoles arrived, the class crowded around the tank, buzzing with excitement and making predictions about what they would look like as frogs. With the ant farm, there were so many \"oohs\" and \"wows\" as they watched the ants immediately begin digging tunnels. And the human body magnets made the whole class erupt in giggles and amazement—they couldn't wait to put the pieces together and compare the size of the organs to their own bodies.\r\n\r\nNext, my students will continue observing the tadpoles as they grow legs and transition into frogs, connecting their observations to our life cycle unit. With the ant farm, we'll be charting the ants' progress and comparing it to what we've learned about insect behavior. And with the body magnets, students will soon be working in pairs to assemble the body themselves and then share what they've learned about each system with the class. These hands-on experiences are helping my first graders build a deeper understanding of science while keeping their curiosity alive every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746538361495,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-life-cycles/9219406/","projectTitle":"Hands on Life Cycles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9988250"},{"teacherId":9831347,"projectId":9182810,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a living science lab filled with butterflies, tadpoles, and praying mantises! The excitement on my students' faces when they first saw the tiny caterpillars and wiggling tadpoles is something I will never forget.\r\n\r\nEach day, students eagerly observe, sketch, and write about the changes they see—whether it's a chrysalis forming, a tadpole sprouting legs, or a mantis emerging from its egg case. These hands-on experiences have brought science to life in ways that textbooks simply can't. My students are not only learning about life cycles, but also developing curiosity, patience, and responsibility as they care for these living creatures.\r\n\r\nYour kindness gave my students the opportunity to experience real-world science right in our classroom. You didn't just fund materials—you sparked wonder, inspired future scientists, and gave children unforgettable memories of watching nature unfold before their eyes.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in the power of learning and for investing in our classroom community. 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