{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Agnor Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2559815,"projectId":10406012,"letterContent":"I wish I had thought to take a before picture. There were boxes of random coats, hats, and gloves here, there, and everywhere. The coat closet was such a mess. Through your generous donation, I was able to bring organization to this space, which allows us to see what winter and clothing supplies we have for our students in need and identify what we need to purchase so that all of our students of various sizes can stay warm this winter. Thank you so very much; I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness. \r\n\r\nHave a terrific Tuesday!","fullyFundedDate":1790288617748,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-warmth-for-our-students/10406012/","projectTitle":"Organizing Warmth for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2559815_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y193&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727707601412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2559815"},{"teacherId":1482780,"projectId":10380359,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations towards this project. These days in education, it has been even more difficult to make students fall in love with reading. Having these beautiful books donated to the classroom helps students see that we are never too old for picture books, and how not only is it important to learn how to read, but a good book can help build a strong sense of community and belonging. Also, many of our struggling readers feel intimidated by chapter books, so having picture books allows them to feel like accomplished readers just like their peers. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1785260388219,"projectUrl":"project/bring-back-the-read-alouds/10380359/","projectTitle":"Bring Back the Read-Alouds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barefoot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1482780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500563795774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barefoot"},{"teacherId":1482780,"projectId":10241733,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations towards this project. Being able to provide student and families supplies at the start of the year helps promote a positive relationship and emotions towards school. As parents, everything is so expensive these days that it is nice to cross some things off of a parents' list of things they need to do or provide. As for the students, they are given all the things needed to start the school year off, and they also get to start off on an equal footing compared to the classmates. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1783969097384,"projectUrl":"project/getting-the-school-year-off-to-a-great-s/10241733/","projectTitle":"Getting the School Year Off to a Great Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barefoot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1482780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500563795774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barefoot"},{"teacherId":4880727,"projectId":10339939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project. When the packages first arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement. Unboxing all of our new resources felt like a special celebration, and their eager reactions instantly set a positive, enthusiastic tone for the start of our school year.\r\n\r\nHaving these new materials readily available has made a world of difference in our daily routines. We have been using them during our hands-on group activities and individual learning times, allowing students to engage with lessons in a much more interactive and meaningful way. Seeing them collaborate, share, and dive into their work with renewed confidence has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to build on this momentum by using these resources for our upcoming unit projects, where students will apply what they've learned to create their own hands-on presentations. Your support did not just provide supplies—it showed my students that a community of people cares deeply about their education and success.","fullyFundedDate":1788431325721,"projectUrl":"project/shine-bright-into-a-new-school-year/10339939/","projectTitle":"Shine Bright into a New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orshoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4880727_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530054621289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-orshoski"},{"teacherId":10487998,"projectId":10237576,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donations, your impact and generosity is immeasurable. The Cardboard Arcade Project had a profound impact on my students and our classroom environment. It gave my students an opportunity to step outside of traditional learning and become designers, builders, problem-solvers, and teammates. As they worked together to communicate their ideas, listen to others, compromise, persevere through challenges, and celebrate each other's strengths. \r\n The project allowed students to imagine possibilities for themselves that they may not have previously considered and helped them understand that they are many different ways to be successful. Most importantly, the experience strengthened our classroom community. Students became more willing to help one another, learn from their peers, and recognize that everyone has something important to contribute. The confidence, pride, and sense of accomplishment students gained from this project extended beyond the arcade and into their everyday learning. Your support helped create an experience that was not only memorable, but one that encouraged my students to dream bigger and believe in their abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1778296663452,"projectUrl":"project/cardboard-arcade/10237576/","projectTitle":"Cardboard Arcade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10487998"},{"teacherId":1482780,"projectId":9985790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing school supplies such as Sharpies, glue, tape, and other helpful classroom materials. Your kindness and support help ensure our students have the tools they need to learn, create, and succeed each day. We are also incredibly grateful for your donations that made our special pancake party possible for our fifth graders. They absolutely loved the pancakes! Your generosity brought smiles, excitement, and a memorable experience for our students—we truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1772043291891,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-activities/9985790/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barefoot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1482780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500563795774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barefoot"},{"teacherId":1482780,"projectId":10121338,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous donations towards this project. We just had the cardboard arcade, and students absolutely loved it. It was so nice to stop from scripted curriculums and allow students to create, build, edit, and produce their games. Then, it was even better when the kindergarteners came in to play all of their arcade games. The way the fifth graders turned up their enthusiasm and cheered the kindergarteners on as they play, they encouraged them, and the kindergarteners just thought it was the coolest thing ever. We were also lucky enough to have a few set of siblings being able to be with each other. \r\n The event was truly a special day, and we wouldn't have been able to do it without your donations. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1775792065785,"projectUrl":"project/cardboard-arcade/10121338/","projectTitle":"Cardboard Arcade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barefoot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1482780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500563795774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barefoot"},{"teacherId":4880727,"projectId":10241717,"letterContent":"We are so extremely grateful for your kindness and willingness to support our kids. You have given us the opportunity to bring our kid's projects to life. They were able to design ways to support positive learning and interactions with students around our school. Thank you for making their visions possible and allowing them to reach our entire school wide community. We truly appreciate you funding this project and giving our student's the opportunity to use hard work and dedication to support each other and our school!","fullyFundedDate":1778637761585,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-active-learners/10241717/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Active Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orshoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4880727_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530054621289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-orshoski"},{"teacherId":10364481,"projectId":10114431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. The impact of your generosity was immediate and incredibly meaningful to my students.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the excitement in the classroom was unforgettable. It truly felt like Christmas morning as students eagerly opened packages, carefully unwrapped the bubble wrap, and explored the new seating options with huge smiles on their faces. Their joy and appreciation were evident from the very first moment.\r\n\r\nThese flexible seating options have already made a positive difference in our classroom environment. The seats allow students to move comfortably throughout the day while still remaining focused, engaged, and actively participating in learning activities. Students now have appropriate spaces to spread out materials, write comfortably, collaborate with classmates, and fully engage in lessons.\r\n\r\nRather than feeling confined to one seat for hours at a time, students now have the opportunity to choose learning spaces that best support their individual needs. This sense of choice helps empower students, encourages responsibility, and allows them to take greater ownership of their learning. Since introducing the new seating, I have noticed improved engagement, better focus, and a calmer, more productive classroom atmosphere.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a learning environment where students feel trusted, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom that better meets the needs of all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1772473387148,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-classrooms-make-capable-kids/10114431/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Classrooms Make Capable Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10364481_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765723572632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-sander"},{"teacherId":10357773,"projectId":9910389,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that truly matter for students' learning and well-being. I'm writing to share just how meaningful your contribution has been for the 500 K–5 students I serve as a Talent Development teacher at Agnor Elementary.\r\n With your support, we were able to add calming tree light covers to our fluorescent lights, a tree-themed rug for circle time, and soft lamps that create a warm, welcoming glow. These changes may seem simple, but they have had a powerful impact on how students feel and engage in our space.\r\n The harsh brightness of traditional lighting has been replaced with a softer, nature-inspired environment that helps students feel at ease the moment they walk in. The tree rug has become a gathering place for collaboration, discussion, and creativity—where students feel grounded and connected. The lamps add a cozy touch that makes the classroom feel more like a safe, inviting community than a typical school setting.\r\n For many of my students, especially those who are highly sensitive, anxious, or deeply creative, this calming environment supports focus, reduces stress, and allows them to fully access their thinking. I've already seen students settle more quickly, participate more openly, and take greater intellectual risks.\r\n Your donation didn't just provide materials—it helped create an atmosphere where curiosity can thrive and where students feel comfortable being themselves. That kind of environment is essential for nurturing talent and fostering a love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us build a space that reflects care, creativity, and possibility.","fullyFundedDate":1776105594330,"projectUrl":"project/calm-collected-and-ready-to-learn/9910389/","projectTitle":"Calm, Collected, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fusco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10357773_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765904587901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10357773"},{"teacherId":4880727,"projectId":10052511,"letterContent":"Our students, who are learning to master the English language, benefit from having hands on materials and hearing read alouds to master English vocabulary terms. We are very grateful that your kindness and generosity has given our children the opportunity to have the tools they need to be successful learners and to enjoy their learning. We are loving bringing the different stories to life and making learning the English language a memorable experience for our learners. We truly appreciate all that you have done for our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1776512785988,"projectUrl":"project/book-celebration-station/10052511/","projectTitle":"Book Celebration Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orshoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4880727_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530054621289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-orshoski"},{"teacherId":1482780,"projectId":9789185,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donations towards this project. Students were beyond excited to see the items come into the classroom and then begin to earn the prizes. It was like Christmas day when the items kept coming out of the box and appealing to wide variety of students. It is nice to be able to offer students a quick reward when they go above and beyond. Students have loved having a variety of items including stickers, lotions, and sometimes candy. Thank you again for providing this opportunity for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767283036611,"projectUrl":"project/positive-gator-rewards/9789185/","projectTitle":"Positive Gator Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barefoot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1482780_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500563795774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barefoot"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59108","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":507,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":72.2,"schoolId":59108,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Agnor Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Agnor Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/albemarle-county-school-district/agnor-hurt-elementary-school/59108"}