{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vonore Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10706212,"projectId":10725015,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how happy my students and I are with our new classroom carpet. The moment my second graders walked into the room and saw it was one of those moments I wish you could have seen for yourself. It was like Christmas in November! Thank you so much for brightening up my classroom and giving us a place where we can come together to learn. Their excitement on that first day was a joy to see, and I'm grateful that we get to enjoy your gift long after that first surprise.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest differences the carpet has made is that we now have a comfortable place to gather as a class. When I invite everyone to the carpet, my students know where to go and can get settled for whatever we're about to do together. That simple routine matters in second grade. We move from one subject to another throughout the day, and having a familiar spot to come back to gives us a chance to pause and get ready for the next part of our day. It also gives my students a welcome change from sitting at their desks.\r\n\r\nOur reading time is one of the places where I appreciate the carpet most. When I open a book and turn it so everyone can see the pictures, my students can sit close enough to follow along. I can pause and ask them what they think a character is feeling or what they think might happen next. Sometimes I ask them to turn to a partner and share an idea before we talk as a class. That gives a child who needs a little more time to think a chance to try out an answer with one person first. Those are small moments, but they're a big part of helping second graders find the confidence to speak up and share what they're thinking.\r\n\r\nThe carpet also gives us a place to practice being good classmates. In second grade, we're still learning how to make room for someone else, listen while another person is speaking, and wait for our turn. Sitting together gives us a chance to practice those habits in a way that feels natural. When one student shares an idea, the others can turn toward them and listen. When a partner needs a moment to finish a thought, we can practice giving them that time. I want every child in my room to feel that their ideas matter and that there's a place for them in our class. I'm glad we have a space that helps us put that into practice.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I'm thankful for the way this gift fits into the ordinary parts of our day. We can gather for a story, work through an idea together, or take a few minutes to talk about how our day is going. Some of my favorite moments as a teacher happen during those conversations. A child makes a connection I hadn't thought of, or one student's answer helps another student put their own idea into words. Having a place to sit together makes it easier to slow down and hear what they have to say.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of my second graders and giving them something they can enjoy throughout the school year. I wish you could have been there for our Christmas-in-November moment. I also wish you could stop by on an ordinary school day and see us gathered on the carpet with a book open, ready to hear what happens next. That's the part of your gift I'm most grateful for. You gave us a place for those moments to happen every day.","fullyFundedDate":1793409110976,"projectUrl":"project/a-room-to-learn-together/10725015/","projectTitle":"A Room To Learn Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bird","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10706212"},{"teacherId":10182296,"projectId":9895381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project! Reading in our classroom is a dynamic, active experience where students don't just look at pages but decode, discuss, and connect with the text. These new books have infused our daily reading blocks with a brand-new wave of excitement. When the boxes arrived, the students were eager to see the titles, and they couldn't wait to get their hands on them. Having a fresh, high-quality selection of texts has completely revitalized our independent reading time and our group instruction.\r\n\r\nWith these new texts, we are introducing critical literacy skills that form the foundation for lifelong reading success. Beyond just enjoying the stories, my students are using these books to practice explicit phonetic decoding, build vocabulary, and master comprehension strategies like summarizing and predicting. For our younger and developing readers, having access to books that align perfectly with their growing skills allows them to practice sound-spelling patterns in context, turning abstract phonics rules into real-world reading victories.\r\n\r\nThere are a few particular students who have truly blossomed because of these new books. One of my students, who previously struggled to stay engaged during independent reading time, spent an entire period completely absorbed in one of our new titles, proudly pointing out words they could decode on their own. Seeing that spark of confidence and pure joy of discovery is exactly why these resources are so vital. Your support has given my students the tools they need to build confidence and develop a genuine, lasting love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1764711524750,"projectUrl":"project/the-boundless-bookshelf/9895381/","projectTitle":"The Boundless Bookshelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10182296_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755359834217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andreacox"},{"teacherId":10182296,"projectId":9895321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing our project, \"Where We Learn and Grow!\", to life. When the large package arrived, my students were absolutely bursting with excitement. They gathered around as we unrolled our brand-new classroom rug, and their faces completely lit up. A few of them immediately began touching the soft texture, and one student even cheered, \"It feels like a real living room!\" They couldn't wait to find their own designated spots on the vibrant new design, and it has completely transformed the energy in our room from day one.\r\n\r\nThis rug has become the absolute heart of our daily routine. We use it every single morning for our community circle, and it serves as our dedicated gathering space for interactive read-alouds and explicit phonics lessons. Having a comfortable, defined space has done wonders for my students' focus and engagement; they are much more anchored and ready to learn when they are gathered together on the carpet rather than sitting at their desks. During a recent reading lesson, I watched them turn to their partners to practice blending sounds, comfortably sitting cross-legged on the new rug, and I was filled with gratitude for the collaborative environment your gift has fostered.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, this rug will continue to support our growing readers as we transition into more intensive, small-group collaboration and interactive storytelling projects. It provides the perfect physical foundation for our students to build confidence, share their ideas, and truly learn and grow together every single day. Thank you for investing in our classroom community and creating a space where my students feel valued, comfortable, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1766516346706,"projectUrl":"project/where-we-learn-and-grow/9895321/","projectTitle":"Where We Learn and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10182296_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755359834217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andreacox"},{"teacherId":10181396,"projectId":9608303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have resources that are already making a meaningful difference in how we learn each day.\r\nThe new group table has become the heart of our small-group instruction. It allows me to work closely with students, provide targeted support, and help them build confidence in math. The stools give students comfortable, flexible seating that helps them stay focused and engaged during these small-group lessons.\r\nOur classroom rug has created a welcoming space for whole-group learning and class discussions. It helps build a sense of community and gives students a place where they feel comfortable, calm, and ready to learn.\r\nThe seat sacks have helped our classroom stay organized by giving students easy access to their materials. With supplies right at their fingertips, students spend less time searching and more time focused on learning.\r\nBecause of you, my classroom is more organized, inviting, and supportive of every learner. Your generosity has directly impacted my students' daily experiences, and I am truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757505978117,"projectUrl":"project/making-room-for-every-learner/9608303/","projectTitle":"Making Room For Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181396"},{"teacherId":570792,"projectId":9538204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to my classroom! I would not be able to purchase these much needed items on my own. I truly appreciate your willingness to give to my students and my classroom!\r\nThis cabinet has been the storage that we very much needed. It houses our math curriculum and cleaning supplies at the moment, but I can see it being used for much more in the future! It is also very cute! It keeps us organized and makes it so easy to just grab things as we need them! Thank you again for giving to my classroom! I truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1755711390278,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9538204/","projectTitle":"Lets Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp570792_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628982500839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfrerichs"},{"teacherId":570792,"projectId":9463935,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing the Bissell Pro for our classroom! We use our three rugs daily for our classroom library, our calming corner, and for our daily phonics lessons. With us using these carpets daily, we needed something to clean them with to keep the germs away and our room feeling sanitized. This Bissell Pro does the trick!\r\nI would not be able to purchase things like this on my own. I appreciate your willingness to give so that I can get much needed items to help my classroom run smoothly! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754322813684,"projectUrl":"project/sanitize-clean-repeat/9463935/","projectTitle":"Sanitize, Clean, Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp570792_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628982500839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfrerichs"},{"teacherId":570792,"projectId":9463910,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving to my classroom. The padded feet to put on our chairs have really helped keep our classroom looking good! There has not been any scuff marks on our floor since we have added these little things to our chairs.\r\nThe custodians are really happy with us! You made this possible by giving to our classroom! This is something I could not have afforded on my own. With donors like you, I am able to get essential items that really help make our classroom run smoothly. My students and I truly appreciate your willingness to give!","fullyFundedDate":1754322813996,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-keep-the-custodians-on-our-good/9463910/","projectTitle":"Help Us Keep the Custodians on Our Good Side!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp570792_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628982500839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfrerichs"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_92982","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":352,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":73.6,"schoolId":92982,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vonore Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vonore Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/monroe-county-school-district/vonore-elementary-school/92982"}