{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mechanicsville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9086726,"projectId":9335039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support getting bff these stools for our class!! Our old stools were broken and falling apart. They also didn't hold much weight and some of our 5th graders are adult size! Thankfully these new stools are strong and don't wobble and hold the weight of a full adult. They are comfortable for us and the kids to sit for a full 30 minute group!\r\nGetting these stools would not have been possible without you. They are expensive but will last for many years and won't fall apart quickly like our old cheap ones. Thank you for thinking of us and supporting our school!","fullyFundedDate":1755713296257,"projectUrl":"project/stools-for-a-new-seating-area/9335039/","projectTitle":"Stools for a New Seating Area","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9086726_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720473701360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hawksclassroom"},{"teacherId":9086726,"projectId":9393010,"letterContent":"At our school we work hard to instill our CARE values in our kids (caring, attitude, respect and empathy). Every nine weeks we have a ceremony to recognize and reward students who have work hard to embody these values. We hold a drawing and a child from each grade level receives a prize. Our school is extremely low in come so our prizes are the best we can do as teachers. I made this project in the hopes of offering the kids something your families would not be able to afford on their own and that they could really be excited to receive. The smiles and cheers when they saw all the Lego sets were beyond my expectations! You helped give these kids a core memory and we still have some many for the next ceremony! Thank you for caring about our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1759278487493,"projectUrl":"project/lego-blocks-for-kind-characteristics/9393010/","projectTitle":"LEGO Blocks for Kind Characteristics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9086726_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720473701360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hawksclassroom"},{"teacherId":9086726,"projectId":9231790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fill our classroom with snacks! I really believe no one can learn if they are hungry. Our school is very low income so sending in an extra snack is just not possible for all families everyday. Our lunch time isn't until 1:00 and school starts at 7:45 so you can imagine how hungry kids could be if we don't have snack! \r\n\r\nWhen I explained the snack basket to kids at the beginning of the year they were thrilled. Everyday so far I have had several students that need a snack and are so thankful when I let them pick one. I even had one child cry this year because he hadn't had time to eat breakfast and I was able to easily give him food!\r\n\r\nThank you for filling hungry bellies you make all the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746540433527,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-finish-the-school-year/9231790/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Finish the School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9086726_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720473701360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hawksclassroom"},{"teacherId":4295306,"projectId":8983844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project! Because of your support, we were able to add the game Disruptus to our learning environment—an exciting and innovative resource that encourages flexible thinking, creativity, and collaboration among my students.\r\n\r\nAlready, Disruptus has sparked curiosity and conversation in our classroom. It's been a wonderful tool for helping students think outside the box, explore new ideas, and work together in meaningful ways. Watching them engage with the game and challenge each other's thinking has been both inspiring and rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference, and we're incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' growth and development.","fullyFundedDate":1733238526188,"projectUrl":"project/disruptus-for-fun/8983844/","projectTitle":"Disruptus for Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maureen Ambrose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4295306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506131236462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maureen-ambrose"},{"teacherId":4295306,"projectId":8973774,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations to my project! Scramble squares have had a significant impact on my classroom by fostering perseverance and increasing student engagement in math. These puzzles offer a fun and interactive way for students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills, allowing them to stay mentally active after completing assignments. The challenge of rearranging the square pieces encourages students to keep trying, even when the solution isn't immediately clear. This process helps build resilience and a growth mindset, as students learn that persistence leads to success, making them more likely to approach future challenges with confidence.\r\n\r\nMoreover, scramble squares have enhanced the overall atmosphere of my classroom, especially in motivating students to go above and beyond. Some students have even chosen to work on these puzzles during recess, demonstrating their enthusiasm and commitment to overcoming a challenge outside regular class time. The excitement around these puzzles has created a more dynamic and interactive learning environment, where students are eager to take on challenges and celebrate their accomplishments. This engagement not only boosts their confidence but also reinforces the value of hard work and determination in mastering both academic and personal challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1733189240979,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-squared/8973774/","projectTitle":"Puzzles Squared","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maureen Ambrose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4295306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506131236462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maureen-ambrose"},{"teacherId":4295306,"projectId":8600885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my class project! The game Guess in 10 has had a remarkable impact on my classroom, especially in enhancing students' ability to write smart and relevant questions. By playing this game, students learned how to formulate questions that are specific and purposeful, encouraging them to think critically about the information they already know and what they need to discover. This skill is crucial not only for the game but also for academic tasks like conducting research or gathering information during science experiments. By structuring their questions to narrow down possibilities, students became more intentional in their approach to problem-solving, improving both their questioning techniques and their understanding of the subject matter.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, Guess in 10 has provided an excellent opportunity for students to practice their inferencing skills during science lessons. The game requires players to make educated guesses based on clues, helping students sharpen their ability to draw conclusions from limited information. As they engage in the game, they practice thinking beyond the obvious, making connections between different concepts, and using evidence to support their inferences. This mirrors the process of scientific inquiry, where students must analyze data and hypothesize based on available evidence. By integrating Guess in 10 into our classroom, students have become more confident and skilled at using inference in both their scientific learning and everyday problem-solving.","fullyFundedDate":1731101996695,"projectUrl":"project/guess-in-ten/8600885/","projectTitle":"Guess In Ten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maureen Ambrose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4295306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506131236462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maureen-ambrose"},{"teacherId":9086726,"projectId":8800643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this project! My students were so excited when they came in and saw the pockets on the back of their chairs! Unfortunately our school is quite old and we haven't had new chairs or desks in almost two decades. The desks are so tiny they don't hold the materials we need to everyday work. The pockets gave us a chance to organize and not have to deal with so many papers and books in the desk.\r\nThe headphones have been a huge help as well. Over half my class is ELL and receives audio accommodations on testing. I was out of extra headphones and so those immediately went to use. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1731101996669,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-organization-tools/8800643/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Organization Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9086726_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720473701360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hawksclassroom"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34166","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":572,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":60,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.7,"schoolId":34166,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mechanicsville Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mechanicsville Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/hanover-county-public-schools/mechanicsville-elementary-school/34166"}