{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ivy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9435196,"projectId":9150966,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to last year's play! It was a huge success, and the kids looked great on stage in their Wizard of Oz costumes. I know that the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves and benefitted greatly from the experience!\r\n\r\nThanks to last year's success, this year's play is off to a great start. This year, we are doing a version of \"A Christmas Carol\" called \"Scrooge.com.\" There were 23 signups this year, and many of them mentioned last year's play as the reason that they wanted to participate. The performance will be on December 11th.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1741608022595,"projectUrl":"project/wizard-of-oz-costumes-for-our-5th-grade/9150966/","projectTitle":"Wizard of Oz Costumes for Our 5th Grade Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9435196"},{"teacherId":9435196,"projectId":8171458,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to last year's play! It was a huge success, and the kids looked great on stage in their Wizard of Oz costumes. I know that the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves and benefitted greatly from the experience!\r\n\r\nThanks to last year's success, this year's play is off to a great start. This year, we are doing a version of \"A Christmas Carol\" called \"Scrooge.com.\" There were 23 signups this year, and many of them mentioned last year's play as the reason that they wanted to participate. The performance will be on December 11th.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1706286756256,"projectUrl":"project/second-round-costumes-for-our-play/8171458/","projectTitle":"Second Round - Costumes For Our Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9435196"},{"teacherId":5250896,"projectId":9281748,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our PE program. The new heavy-duty wagon has already made a huge difference!\r\n\r\nIt was put to use immediately, making our daily setup and breakdown of equipment so much more efficient. Soon, we'll be using it to take our outdoor equipment outside, so we can all enjoy learning together in the beautiful fall weather.\r\n\r\nHaving this second, extremely efficient wagon gives us more options for our lessons and makes our daily routine easier. It also empowers our students to take ownership of their learning and materials by helping us pull the wagons. We are so grateful for your support and the positive impact it has had on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755793829532,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-roll-out-transporting-learning/9281748/","projectTitle":"Gear Up, Roll Out: Transporting Learning Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5250896_orig.jpg?crop=782,781,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732107746700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscpe"},{"teacherId":5250896,"projectId":9281768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of new lacrosse sticks for our PE program. Your gift has made a significant impact on our program and our students.\r\n\r\nHaving access to \"the real deal\" means our experienced lacrosse players can now practice and drill with authentic equipment, allowing for authentic lacrosse learning experiences right here at school. At the same time, students who have never played before are now empowered with \"choice and comfort.\" They can select sticks that feel right in their hands, motivating them to learn a new sport with materials that accurately represent what the materials look and feel like in action.\r\n\r\nThis donation provides a huge confidence boost for both seasoned players and newcomers alike and will inspire new movers for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755717128772,"projectUrl":"project/level-the-playing-field-with-lacrosse-st/9281768/","projectTitle":"Level the Playing Field with Lacrosse Sticks for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5250896_orig.jpg?crop=782,781,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732107746700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscpe"},{"teacherId":5250896,"projectId":9281718,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Ivy, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. \r\n\r\nThese new scooters have quickly become a favorite in PE class. Our students love using them, and we've been thrilled to see them engaging in games and activities with so much enthusiasm. The design of these scooters is also incredibly inclusive, as they are able to support students of all sizes, ensuring every child can participate and feel a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nOur students have been moving, learning, and loving these new pieces of equipment. We are incredibly grateful for your support and could not bring this same level of engagement and excitement to our PE program without your help. Thank you again for your commitment to our students' health and happiness.","fullyFundedDate":1749073454937,"projectUrl":"project/scoot-smarter-play-harder/9281718/","projectTitle":"Scoot Smarter, Play Harder!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5250896_orig.jpg?crop=782,781,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732107746700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscpe"},{"teacherId":5250896,"projectId":9297208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our physical education program through DonorsChoose! Your support made an immediate and meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the ropes arrived, our students were eager to put them to use. Because we now have enough long ropes for multiple groups, our PE classes saw an instant boost in participation and engagement. With smaller group sizes, each student had more time to practice their skills, stay active, and build confidence. Additionally, having enough ropes allowed students to naturally group by ability level, creating a more comfortable and supportive environment for learning.\r\n\r\nThe soft, short ropes were especially impactful for our youngest learners. These students were able to practice jumping rope without fear of hurting themselves, which led to more smiles, more success, and more excitement about being active.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided equipment—it has created joyful, inclusive, and empowering experiences for every child. Thank you again for helping our Bluebirds soar!","fullyFundedDate":1746487270266,"projectUrl":"project/jump-in/9297208/","projectTitle":"Jump in!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5250896_orig.jpg?crop=782,781,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732107746700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscpe"},{"teacherId":5250896,"projectId":8955324,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought a fantastic new resource to our PE program—the Skillastics board game! This game has quickly become a favorite, especially among our younger students, who love the independence and autonomy it gives them to move through activities on their own. It's been a game-changer for days when PE needs to be adapted, allowing students to stay engaged while building important skills.\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement as they work together, make decisions, and stay active has been amazing. Your donation has made a lasting impact by providing a fun and meaningful way to learn through movement.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and support—you've truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1737285940252,"projectUrl":"project/fitness-fun-anywhere-skillastics-for-ac/8955324/","projectTitle":"Fitness Fun Anywhere: Skillastics For Active Bluebirds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5250896_orig.jpg?crop=782,781,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732107746700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscpe"},{"teacherId":5250896,"projectId":9008355,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support in funding our new portable speaker! It is sure to be an essential part of our classroom and school community. Its perfect size and powerful sound make it easy to bring music, instructions, and activities to life—especially as we start planning for outdoor lessons and Field Day this Spring.\r\n\r\nBeyond PE class, this speaker will also benefit the entire school, as it can be used for after-school events, celebrations, and more. Your generosity has truly provided a resource that will be enjoyed by students and staff alike for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for making learning and movement even more engaging! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1734632194399,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-beat-a-portable-speaker-fo/9008355/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Beat: A Portable Speaker for PE and Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5250896_orig.jpg?crop=782,781,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732107746700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscpe"},{"teacherId":5250896,"projectId":8955303,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support in providing our 3rd–5th graders with new recess equipment! The impact has been immediate—students are more active, engaged, and excited about recess than ever before. From jump ropes to playground balls, every item is being put to great use, and the energy on the playground is contagious!\r\n\r\nNot only has this equipment brought so much joy, but it has also led to more choices for students to engage in active play, which has had a positive effect in PE class. With students utilizing the variety of recess equipment now available to them, there have been fewer instances of losing recess time to search the school for a ball, allowing for even better experiences.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference, and our students are so grateful. Thank you for helping them move, play, and soar!","fullyFundedDate":1734110439003,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fun-essential-recess-gear-for-o/8955303/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fun: Essential Recess Gear for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5250896_orig.jpg?crop=782,781,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732107746700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscpe"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33462","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":358,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":11,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":85,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.2,"schoolId":33462,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ivy Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ivy Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/albemarle-county-school-district/meriwether-lewis-elementary-school/33462"}