{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rosamond - Sherley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":0.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9584494,"projectId":9713789,"letterContent":"Sparking Creativity with Cricuts in our GT classroom has opened an entirely new level of hands-on design and innovation for my students. From the moment they first saw the Cricut machines, their excitement was immediate—they were fascinated that a digital design could be transformed into a precise, professional-quality creation. One of our most meaningful projects involved my Destination Imagination team, who used the Cricut to design custom iron-on graphics for their competition costumes. Students brainstormed themes, created digital artwork, adjusted sizing and layout for shirts, and carefully applied heat-transfer vinyl to complete their final designs. The process required collaboration, problem-solving, and attention to detail, and when they wore their self-designed shirts to competition, their pride and confidence were unmistakable.\r\n\r\nBecause of these new resources, I have been able to elevate creativity from paper-based planning to authentic production. Students are now designing custom book covers for literature projects, creating visual models for science concepts, and developing small-scale prototypes connected to our STEM challenges. The Cricut has allowed us to integrate design thinking into nearly every subject area. Next, students are working on a collaborative community-impact project where they will create informational displays and interactive materials to present their research to families and school leaders. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is becoming a creative studio where ideas move from imagination to reality—and our students are learning that their voices and designs can make a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757959604798,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-creativity-with-cricuts-in-the/9713789/","projectTitle":"Sparking Creativity with Cricuts in the GT Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9584494_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720236634002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9584494"},{"teacherId":9584494,"projectId":9701251,"letterContent":"By bringing 3D printing into our Gifted & Talented classroom we have transformed the way students experience learning. While many donors may use technology at home, 3D printing in school moves beyond entertainment and into hands-on problem solving and design thinking. Students use math to calculate measurements and scale, apply science concepts to design models, and engage in the full engineering process—brainstorming, prototyping, testing, and revising. Instead of simply learning about concepts in a textbook, they create tangible models that demonstrate understanding. The printer allows abstract ideas to become physical objects, helping students make deeper connections and strengthening both critical thinking and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is watching their ideas come to life. They begin with a sketch or digital design, carefully build it on the computer, and then watch as the printer creates their object layer by layer. That moment when they hold their finished product is powerful. It builds confidence, ownership, and pride in their work. The classroom energy has shifted as students eagerly discuss improvements, redesign ideas, and ways to make their creations stronger or more efficient. The process teaches them that innovation requires patience and revision, and they are learning to embrace mistakes as part of growth.\r\n\r\nThis new technology has especially impacted students who may not always stand out in traditional academic tasks. Some quieter students have emerged as leaders during design challenges because of their strong spatial reasoning skills. Others who struggle with writing or verbal expression have found confidence through creating and explaining their models. Students who once became frustrated easily are developing resilience as they troubleshoot failed prints and refine their designs. The 3D printer has opened new pathways for creativity, collaboration, and confidence, showing our students that their ideas have value and that they are capable of building something meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1757819656824,"projectUrl":"project/innovating-minds-bringing-3d-printing-t/9701251/","projectTitle":"Innovating Minds: Bringing 3D Printing to Our GT Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9584494_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720236634002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9584494"},{"teacherId":9584494,"projectId":9825315,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, reading in our classroom looks different — and feels different. Students eagerly browse the shelves, recommend books to one another, and ask for \"just one more chapter.\" What used to be quiet reading time has transformed into a space filled with curiosity, discussion, and genuine excitement.\r\n\r\nWhile many students loved reading to begin with, now the boys do too! These books do more than entertain — they build essential skills. Through novels like Ground Zero and Grenade, students analyze character motivation, resilience, and historical context. Books like Percy Jackson and The Trials of Apollo strengthen comprehension through complex plot structures, mythology references, and vocabulary development. The Wild Robot and The City of Ember introduce themes of survival, ethics, environmental awareness, and problem-solving, allowing students to make deeper connections and engage in meaningful discussion. These texts support inference, critical thinking, stamina, and rich classroom dialogue.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once hesitated to choose chapter books are now fully immersed. I've watched reluctant readers proudly carry these novels home and excitedly share plot twists with classmates. Your donation didn't just provide books — it created confident, motivated readers who are discovering the power of story.","fullyFundedDate":1761958558147,"projectUrl":"project/books-boys-cant-put-down-beefing-up-my/9825315/","projectTitle":"Books Boys Can’t Put Down, Beefing Up My Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9584494_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720236634002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9584494"},{"teacherId":10310108,"projectId":9822258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and impactful donation of flexible seating options and the phonics game for our reading intervention classroom. Your generosity has truly transformed our learning environment into a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered space. The flexible seating and bean bags give our students the opportunity to choose spots where they feel relaxed and focused, which is especially important as they build confidence in their reading skills. They were especially excited when the bean bag chairs arrived!\r\n\r\nThe CVC word game has already become a favorite resource during small group instruction for our younger learners. It allows students to practice essential reading skills in a fun, hands-on way that encourages collaboration and excitement about learning. Because of your kindness, our classroom is not only more inviting but also better equipped to meet the diverse needs of our learners. We are deeply grateful for your support and for the positive difference you are making in our students' academic journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1769177258414,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-readers/9822258/","projectTitle":"Cozy Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310108"},{"teacherId":2951096,"projectId":9922692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have even more engaging new math tools that are already making a positive difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe multiplying fractions cards have helped students build confidence with a challenging skill by giving them a hands-on way to practice and strengthen understanding. Our addition and subtraction Velcro finger counting set has been especially helpful for students who need extra support with foundational number sense and problem-solving strategies.\r\n\r\nThe multiplication dominoes have brought excitement to math practice, turning review into an interactive and fun experience. Dry erase markers and erasers have also been a classroom favorite, allowing students to work through problems, make mistakes, and try again without fear—encouraging persistence and growth.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the vinyl reward stickers have been a wonderful way to celebrate effort and motivate students to keep working hard. Finally, the cardboard number tiles and operation signs through 100 are giving students more opportunities to build equations, explore number relationships, and develop stronger computation skills.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are helping create a more supportive, engaging, and successful math classroom for every student. We are truly grateful for your investment in our learning and for making these resources possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769177260560,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-make-sense-fraction-kits-/9922692/","projectTitle":"Making Math Make Sense: Fraction Kits & Number Sense Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2951096_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764003928863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2951096"},{"teacherId":2951096,"projectId":9352868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our class through your generous donation of math read-aloud books! These resources have already made such a difference in our math intervention groups.\r\n\r\nThe read-alouds are helping students see math in a whole new light. Instead of only viewing math as numbers and equations, they are now making connections through stories, characters, and real-world situations. This has sparked excitement during our lessons—students are eager to listen, ask questions, and share their own ideas after each story.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, math has often felt intimidating, but these books are breaking down that barrier. They provide engaging entry points for learning, help build confidence, and encourage students to participate in meaningful discussions. I've already seen students making connections between the stories we read and the math concepts we're practicing, which is deepening their understanding.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly brought joy and curiosity into our math lessons. On behalf of my students, thank you for making learning both exciting and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1750268901790,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-the-fun-with-math-read-alouds/9352868/","projectTitle":"Multiply the Fun with Math Read-Alouds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2951096_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764003928863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2951096"},{"teacherId":9584494,"projectId":9169847,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, which allowed us to purchase high-quality novels and a bookcase for our GT (Gifted and Talented) students. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom library has been transformed into a rich, engaging space where students can dive into compelling stories and explore new perspectives. The novels have already sparked thoughtful discussions, deeper comprehension, and a renewed a love of reading in my students. Each book serves as a gateway to critical thinking, empathy, and creativity—skills that are vital for their growth as young scholars.\r\n\r\nThe new bookcase not only gives our novels a proper home, but it also serves as a visual centerpiece in our classroom, symbolizing the value we place on reading and learning. Students now take pride in selecting books from a well-organized, accessible space, and they feel a sense of ownership and excitement about our novel studies. Your donation has made a lasting impact—not just on the academic experiences of these gifted learners, but on their confidence, curiosity, and motivation to explore the world through literature. From all of us, thank you for investing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1743005483617,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-brilliant-bookshelf-for-gifte/9169847/","projectTitle":"Building a Brilliant Bookshelf for Gifted Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9584494_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720236634002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9584494"},{"teacherId":2951096,"projectId":9250072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my DonorsChoose project for our math intervention class! Because of your generosity, we now have brand new headphones, a headphone organization system, and whiteboards that are already making a huge difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow students to stay focused during independent and small-group activities, while the organization system keeps everything neat, easy to access, and well cared for. The new whiteboards have quickly become a favorite tool for practicing math skills in an engaging, hands-on way. These resources not only make learning more interactive but also help build student confidence as they work through challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. Your contribution has brought excitement, efficiency, and new opportunities for success into our classroom, and it is truly making an impact on our students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1747063617462,"projectUrl":"project/from-mistakes-to-mastery-math-tools-tha/9250072/","projectTitle":"From Mistakes to Mastery: Math Tools That Make a Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2951096_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764003928863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2951096"},{"teacherId":8971807,"projectId":9332250,"letterContent":"The books you helped provide have already made a huge difference in our classroom. Our students are drawn to the reading corner every day, excited to explore stories that spark their imagination and help build foundational language skills. For many of them, these are the first books they've really had a chance to connect with, and it's incredible to watch their curiosity and love for reading grow. These books have become tools for learning, conversation, and comfort—setting the stage for a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753908619996,"projectUrl":"project/building-little-readers-one-book-at-a-t/9332250/","projectTitle":"Building Little Readers, One Book at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8971807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677449612486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8971807"},{"teacherId":7862858,"projectId":8871644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity ain helping me obtain the supplies to help my students succeed even more. As I have continue teaching, every year I realize new ways to help my students and I succeed. These things come at a cost and I am truly grateful to be supported by you. \r\n\r\nOrganization is such an integral part in helping the classroom flow well and succeed. There is so much that happens throughout the day and with the organization drawers it is one less thing that I have to worry or stress over. My students are able to easily find what they are suppose to be working on and know exactly where to put it back when moving on to the next lesson. This allows for better time management which in return allows for my success in learning. \r\n\r\nI am truly so thankful for your help and us teachers could not thrive without the extra support that is given from those who are willing to support us.","fullyFundedDate":1736538509874,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-the-key-to-success/8871644/","projectTitle":"Organization Is the Key to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Semler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7862858_orig.jpg?crop=374,374,x294,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679596057811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7862858"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_130399","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":802,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":100.0,"schoolId":130399,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rosamond - Sherley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rosamond - Sherley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/anna-independent-school-district/rosamond-sherley-elementary-school/130399"}