{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Loudon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9622482,"projectId":10101894,"letterContent":"This project has already made such a fun impact in our classroom! My students were SO excited when they saw all of the new items added to our classroom store. They earn KeysCash throughout the week for things like working hard, being responsible, helping others, and making good choices. Having a fully stocked store gives them something exciting to save for and makes earning their KeysCash feel even more special.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts has been watching students decide whether they want to spend their KeysCash right away or keep saving for something they really want. They love checking out the different prizes and talking about what they are saving for! It has also been a great, real-world way for them to practice making choices, saving, and keeping track of what they have earned.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using our classroom store throughout the entire school year. Thanks to this project, I now have plenty of fun options to keep the store exciting for my students instead of worrying about constantly purchasing new prizes myself. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where hard work, kindness, and responsibility are noticed and celebrated!","fullyFundedDate":1772512620228,"projectUrl":"project/motivated-to-succeed/10101894/","projectTitle":"Motivated to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622482_orig.png?crop=688,688,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733232003692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keystn"},{"teacherId":9622482,"projectId":10075080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students make a difference for animals right here in our Loudon community! My students have always had a huge love for animals—we even feature a student's pet in our classroom newsletter each week—so they were incredibly excited to turn that love into something that could help animals just a short distance from our school.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students worked together to create and prepare so many items for our local animal shelter. They made and prepared blankets, toys, cat houses, and posters, putting their own time and effort into each part of the project. The best part was getting to deliver everything we had made and collected to the shelter! Seeing all of their work together and knowing exactly where it was going made the experience feel very real to them. They were so proud to see just how much they had accomplished as a class.\r\n\r\nThis project gave my students a chance to learn outside of a traditional lesson. They practiced teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and responsibility while learning what it means to serve their own community. Most importantly, they saw that even as third graders, they are capable of identifying a need, working together, and doing something meaningful about it. Thank you for giving them the resources to turn their ideas and compassion into real action for the animals in our Loudon community!","fullyFundedDate":1772553099560,"projectUrl":"project/helping-shelter-animals-through-student-/10075080/","projectTitle":"Helping Shelter Animals Through Student-Led Service","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622482_orig.png?crop=688,688,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733232003692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keystn"},{"teacherId":5440624,"projectId":10353753,"letterContent":"These new technology tools are making a meaningful difference in the way our students access learning. The charging and storage cabinet allows us to keep our devices organized, charged, and ready to use when students need them. For students who rely on technology as part of their learning, having consistent access to fully charged devices means fewer interruptions and more time focused on instruction, practice, and success.\r\n\r\nThe Scanmarker Pro reading pens are especially exciting because they give students a greater sense of independence. Students who struggle with reading, decoding unfamiliar words, dyslexia, or understanding written language can scan text and receive immediate support rather than having to wait for an adult. Our language translator devices will also help remove communication barriers for students who are learning English or who need additional language support. These tools allow students to participate more fully in classroom activities, communicate their needs, and engage with grade-level content alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nWhat excites me most is watching students realize that technology can help them do things they once thought were too difficult. Students who may have been hesitant to read aloud, complete an independent assignment, or communicate with others are becoming more willing to try when they know these tools are available. Your generosity is giving our students more than technology—it is giving them independence, confidence, and greater access to their education. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student has the tools they need to learn and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1783975465624,"projectUrl":"project/technological-learning-tools/10353753/","projectTitle":"Technological Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5440624_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528302976285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5440624"},{"teacherId":9622482,"projectId":9915596,"letterContent":"Having a restocked snack bin has been such a major impact for my students. Many of my students do not have snacks to bring to school. This has helped keep their bellies full and ready to learn. The kids are eager to get working so they can snack and work at the same time. Pictures is the kiddos working and snacking while watching some Olympic games. \r\nThey were excited to try all the snacks we had purchased for us.\r\nThis has also helped bring a sense of community to our classroom when our students serve snack to one another. \r\nI am so grateful for the positive impact these snacks have made for my students and I! \r\nThank you so much donors!","fullyFundedDate":1764611825633,"projectUrl":"project/snack-restock/9915596/","projectTitle":"Snack Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622482_orig.png?crop=688,688,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733232003692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keystn"},{"teacherId":9622482,"projectId":9929256,"letterContent":"This has been such an exciting project that has come together for my students. They did not know about the project but kept seeing boxes appearing in our classroom. When I finally revealed to them what we were going to do, they were so excited. \r\nWe stuggled to find the perfect weather to plant in, but managed to find a day. Unfortunately for us, a major storm hit the following weekend. \r\nWe have a second set of starters and are ready to try again with these same materials. \r\nWe are so excited to watch our cabbages grow in the spring months! Thank you for helping give my students the materials they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764611057373,"projectUrl":"project/growing-giants-our-classroom-cabbage-ch/9929256/","projectTitle":"Growing Giants: Our Classroom Cabbage Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622482_orig.png?crop=688,688,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733232003692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keystn"},{"teacherId":4792732,"projectId":9931603,"letterContent":"This Christmas project has brought so much joy and learning into our Pre‑K classroom. Many of our young learners are just beginning their reading journeys, and the Pete the Cat books are the perfect tools to help them build early literacy skills. These stories introduce concepts such as sequencing, predicting what will happen next, recognizing patterns, identifying feelings, and connecting text to illustrations. With repetitive phrases and engaging storylines, Pete the Cat also helps students develop phonological awareness and confidence as they join in on familiar refrains. \r\n\r\nYour generous gifts allow us to nurture these foundational skills in a fun, meaningful way. In our classroom, reading is active, interactive, and joyful. Students explore books during morning centers, and listen to stories during group time. Story time often ends with students acting out books. This type of play-based reading helps them strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and social-emotional learning all at once. This learning can now extend into their homes as they read their new Pete the Cat books. \r\n\r\nThe excitement and confidence these materials have sparked are heartwarming to see. Your generosity has given our students more than books and a plushie—you've given them a love of reading that will continue to grow all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1764730471396,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-gifts-for-preschoolers/9931603/","projectTitle":"Christmas Gifts for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4792732_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x112,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751457351334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-maryparker"},{"teacherId":9622482,"projectId":9705258,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support in helping us get these black backdrops for our Fall Performance. Even though they were simple, they completely transformed our gym into a space that actually felt like a real stage. The students were amazed when they saw how professional everything looked, and several of them commented that it made them feel like true actors. Having a defined backstage area helped them stay focused, confident, and much less nervous. Your generosity made a meaningful difference for our students, and we appreciate it more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1759184762512,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-stage-backdrops-for-budding/9705258/","projectTitle":"Setting the Stage: Backdrops for Budding Performers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622482_orig.png?crop=688,688,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733232003692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keystn"},{"teacherId":10082121,"projectId":9471156,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate your kind donations to my classroom. I cannot begin to tell you how much your support has meant to me and my kids as a first-year teacher.\r\nYou have made our classroom a more interesting, cozy, and fun place to learn. I can't keep the Dog Man books on the shelves because my students have become obsessed with them! The whiteboards have become a daily necessity, especially for math lessons to solve problems and expressing their ideas. The new cushion seats in our comfortable reading nook have immediately turned into a popular area. Iv'e created a reward system with the cash register and fake money for my students to learn about money. These items encourage and recognize student accomplishments because of your kindness. Thank you again for believing in us and investing in our classroom community. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753274915654,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-3rd-grade-teacher/9471156/","projectTitle":"First Year 3rd-Grade Teacher!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10082121_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752889933942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082121"},{"teacherId":9622482,"projectId":9605086,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom store has been a huge hit! My students were so excited the first time they saw the shelves stocked with snacks and fun items—they could hardly wait to start earning and spending their classroom currency. It immediately gave them something meaningful to work toward, and their faces lit up with pride when they got to \"shop\" for the very first time.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the store as part of our classroom economy system. Students earn money for positive behavior, responsibility, and academic effort, and then decide how to save or spend it. Just this past week, one student proudly saved up for several days to purchase a snack he had his eye on—he told me it felt \"just like a real store.\" That sense of accomplishment is exactly what I hoped this project would create.\r\n\r\nThe next step is building on these lessons by connecting our store to math skills. Students are budgeting, and comparing costs—real-life applications that make learning fun and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour gift didn't just provide snacks and prizes—it created excitement, motivation, and a way for my students to see how hard work pays off. Thank you for giving them this experience!","fullyFundedDate":1755521833162,"projectUrl":"project/some-positive-motivation-to-get-through/9605086/","projectTitle":"Some Positive Motivation to Get Through the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622482_orig.png?crop=688,688,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733232003692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keystn"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_92886","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":687,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":25,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.3,"schoolId":92886,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Loudon Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Loudon Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/loudon-county-school-district/loudon-elementary-school/92886"}