{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Germanshire Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9353305,"projectId":9792898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping create our classroom quiet corner. This space has already made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThe students truly enjoy sitting on the fruit slice pillows, where they feel comfortable and calm. They often use the new crayons to draw out feelings they can't yet put into words, which has been especially helpful for emotional expression. Some students choose to read the social-emotional learning books in the quiet corner to help regulate their emotions and refocus before returning to learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I see a positive change in our classroom environment. Students are better able to manage their emotions, take needed breaks, and rejoin the class ready to learn. This quiet corner has become a safe and supportive space for many of my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making such a positive impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nMrs. Harper","fullyFundedDate":1761660427172,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-calm/9792898/","projectTitle":"Color Me Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353305"},{"teacherId":868731,"projectId":9879719,"letterContent":"As you can see my students love our new materials!! Right now we have workstations and the students are engineering circuits and the light show. I also reviewed constellations with our constellation projector. Since we have such bad light pollution in Memphis, many students have never seen all of the constellations. They were so excited to find all that we have learned about. The glue and activator are being used to make slime to study chemical changes and investigate the conservation of matter. The food coloring helped up make beautiful salt snowflakes to demonstrate physical changes. These materials make learning science my class's favorite activity of the work. Thank you for making my class so interested in STEM and careers in STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1763601295834,"projectUrl":"project/to-infinity-and-beyond/9879719/","projectTitle":"To Infinity and Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp868731_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469716378383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffanybuggs"},{"teacherId":10043075,"projectId":9377383,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students have been drawing closer to reading in the literacy center—even during recess! It's been such a joy to see how the new books have transformed our classroom environment. One specific moment that really stood out was when a group of students eagerly gathered around the new Dog Man collection, each trying to pick their favorite volume to read first. Watching their faces light up with excitement was truly heartwarming.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their reaction was pure joy. There were cheers, wide eyes, and even a few happy dances! They couldn't believe these books were now part of our classroom—and just for them. Junie B. Jones has also become a big hit, especially among some of my reluctant readers who now can't wait to see what Junie gets up to next.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, reading has become not just an assignment, but a passion. Our next steps include using these books for small group discussions and creative response projects where students will illustrate and write their own sequels to their favorite stories. Your contribution has truly made a lasting impact, and I can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1753289950141,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-of-dreams-for-future/9377383/","projectTitle":"Building a Library of Dreams for Future Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043075_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748052918541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043075"},{"teacherId":868731,"projectId":9432683,"letterContent":"My student LOVE the rug, lamp, and posters! They are currently taking their IREADY test on it (I bet you don't miss that!). The rug provided a space that is comfortable to do group work on and get a little closer to the screen. The lamp is adorable and provides a good amount of light so sometimes we can chill with just our lamps on. The math posters are a great resource for children to refer back to when solving word problems.\r\n\r\nI put the decorations up while the students were at lunch. When they came back they said, \"what!! you didn't tell us we got a new rug!\" They immediately wanted to sit on it. They were even more impressed that my past students would do something so extraordinary for us. They felt like you all were real role models, and then they told me all they things they are going to buy me someday when they get a job! LOL. I love how you all told me the same thing and you actually did! \r\n\r\nYou know I am so grateful and proud of each of you. When you need anything, a reference, a hug, or someone to talk to please reach out any time. Love you!","fullyFundedDate":1753933517510,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-me/9432683/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp868731_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469716378383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffanybuggs"},{"teacherId":868731,"projectId":8952545,"letterContent":"STEM for all was such a huge success! I started my \"Girls Who Code\" club and we did some remarkable coding on Scratch. The girls absolutely loved to make slime with our materials. They made a huge mess and had a great time doing it! They were able to explain the chemical reactions. They love to create and understand the why behind it!\r\n\r\nI read the Paleontologist book while we learned about fossils. The students were excited to find out about all of the female Paleontologists. I think these materials and lessons really expanded my students' confidence and appreciation about STEM! I feel like this will be something they never forget!","fullyFundedDate":1735580077310,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-all/8952545/","projectTitle":"STEM for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp868731_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469716378383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffanybuggs"},{"teacherId":9353305,"projectId":9087544,"letterContent":"The third grade level of Germanshire Elementary had a S.T.E.M. showcase presenting, \"How Animal Eyes Function to Help Them Survive.\" After the students' research they wanted to create animal eyes from clay. As the packages began to arrive the students became more excited about their projects. \r\n The students began looking for videos on sculpting clay. The project took a total of four days. First, the students used the trays and sculpting tools to mold the animal eyes, paying attention to the details they read about. Once the molds were dry the students began painting. Beside the molding of the clay the students enjoyed the paint smocks and using paint pallets. \r\n\r\n In addition to learning the different adaptations of animal eyes the students learned to blend colors, use sculpting tools, and develop a deeper appreciation for life science. This project started out as a simple project for the showcase. Thanks to your generosity it turned into an experience that may have awakened a love for science and the arts. Thank you to all of our donors for giving my students an unforgettable experience.","fullyFundedDate":1739325906290,"projectUrl":"project/eye-see-you/9087544/","projectTitle":"Eye See You!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353305"},{"teacherId":9538305,"projectId":8829409,"letterContent":"These books have been a wonderful addition to our classroom. They have allowed me to give a more in-depth background and perspective to class projects. I allow students to read the books in class for early finishers, but I mainly use them as read aloud books to accompany various projects. \r\n\r\nFor example, a few of the book's deal with cultural pride and identity. I made a connects with the books to enhance a project and the significance of the celebrations of ancestors with art. We researched the some of the visual similarities of two holidays, Halloween and The Day of the Dead but established the meaning and cultural significance behind the imagery was drastically different. I used several books in our research activities. \r\n\r\nThese books have been an invaluable classroom resource and has broaden my own understanding of various cultures. I plan to expand our classroom library to include more topics.","fullyFundedDate":1729800374446,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-books-belong-together/8829409/","projectTitle":"Art And Books Belong Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Redmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9538305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110153483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jocelyn-redmond"},{"teacherId":9538305,"projectId":8937219,"letterContent":"We love the new aquarium!! I created a presentation to educate the students about the kind of fish we were getting and aquarium maintenance. 5th grade students set the tank up a month before the fish came to get it ready, which was before Christmas Break. They talked about it every day and wondered about what they would look like. They asked every single day, every class and grade \"When are the fish coming!!!\" \r\n\r\nSoon as we returned after the break, some were disappointed expecting to see the fish right away, but they did not have to wait long! The fish arrived before school two days later and I placed them in the aquarium. I didn't tell them that were in there because I knew they would look for them like they did every day since the tank was set up. The screams of joy and excitement was so heartwarming, as each class made the discovery that week. We also had many guests to come to class and see the new fish. We plan to add even more fish gradually to the tank.\r\n\r\nIt has been one of the best projects I have ever done, and the best part is that it allows multiple grades from Pre-K-5th to enjoy it!!!","fullyFundedDate":1731454406016,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-aquarium-beautiful-living-art/8937219/","projectTitle":"Classroom Aquarium: Beautiful Living Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Redmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9538305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110153483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jocelyn-redmond"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70788","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":764,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":80,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.2,"schoolId":70788,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Germanshire Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Germanshire Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/memphis-shelby-county-schools/germanshire-elementary-school/70788"}