{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sewells Point Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9108099,"projectId":10252246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this happen!!! We have seen a positive impact from having these weighted huggable sensory items available during this first week of school. They have added a sense of comfort and helped our students with regulating their emotions and resetting and going back to learning when having a tough moment. Tough moments for our students with autism can be very real during the first week of school when they are adjusting to changes in their routines and environment and while getting to know their new teachers. Your generosity and vision helped and continue to helps us make their learning opportunities successful. Joy is the most descriptive word I can share for the way my students and I feel. Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1784927007797,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-need-providers/10252246/","projectTitle":"Sensory Need Providers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cargill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108099"},{"teacherId":9108099,"projectId":10252537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much!!! I am so excited!!! There is nobody who knows better what activities work and what you need to ensure your students show progress and have success than other teachers. I love that this project not only enables my students' success but also supports fellow teachers who promote innovative ways of teaching on Teachers Pay Teachers. I have gained valuable resources that I have repeatedly used over the years with my students through TPT. This gift card will allow me to continue to increase activities to promote progress toward my students' IEP goals. Thank you for your generosity that has made this happen. It will not be forgotten and will live on through my students.","fullyFundedDate":1784925235674,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/10252537/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cargill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108099"},{"teacherId":9108099,"projectId":10252235,"letterContent":"Wow!! Where do I start? Thank you so much for seeing the value of this project and contributing to my students' success! I provide speech therapy to students who have communication needs but often also have sensory needs that need to be met in order for them to have more success throughout their learning experiences and thus promote educational success!! I have already, in their first week of school, saw woderful opportunities with the students' showing effective and positive use of these fidgets. They love them. I have been able to share the fidgets with their teachers to use within their assigned classrooms outside of speech therapy. Special education teachers are coming to me and requesting to borrow them for their students. It's been incredible, and the school year has just begun!","fullyFundedDate":1784927008727,"projectUrl":"project/i-need-to-fidget-please/10252235/","projectTitle":"I Need to Fidget Please.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cargill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108099"},{"teacherId":9108099,"projectId":10252373,"letterContent":"I can not say thank you enough! I can only hope that your generosity is blessed as much as you have blessed my students who receive speech therapy. The number one sensory product that is loved by all of my students is kinetic sand. However, it was in need of replenishment. You made that happen! Now, it is time to let their creativity flow! This meets their sensory needs, creativity, and need for a break or positive reinforcement activity while they participate in speech therapy. It promotes conversational language opportunities and for many better focus while practicing articulation drills. Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1784927008864,"projectUrl":"project/add-some-sand-to-it/10252373/","projectTitle":"Add Some Sand To It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cargill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108099"},{"teacherId":10250013,"projectId":9701071,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our library has been transformed into a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered reading environment. The new smiley face rug has made a huge difference during story time. Each student now has their own clearly defined space, which helps with personal boundaries, focus, and classroom management. It has turned our read-aloud time into something special, where students feel included and comfortable. The curtains have also made a big impact by softening the room and covering our door, which was previously a distraction. The space now feels calmer, more welcoming, and better suited for learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were especially drawn to the bright colors, cozy seating options, and the reading canopy. The stools and stuffed animals have made independent reading time something they truly look forward to. Students love choosing a comfortable spot, grabbing a book, and settling in. It has created a sense of ownership and joy around reading that wasn't there before. Even students who were previously reluctant readers are now more eager to participate.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue to build on this momentum by incorporating more small group reading and independent reading opportunities in our new space. Students are already beginning to engage more deeply with books, and we are working on building stamina, comprehension, and a love of reading. This library transformation has not only improved the physical space, but it has also positively impacted student behavior, engagement, and enthusiasm for learning. Thank you for helping create a library where students feel happy, comfortable, and inspired every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767710662073,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-our-library/9701071/","projectTitle":"We Love Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250013_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757440045967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250013"},{"teacherId":9108099,"projectId":9688836,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for these wonderful resources that you have provided to my students to use during speech therapy sessions. Many of my students have goals for being able to comprehend and follow directions. The resource you provided allows them to follow ever changing directions in a fun and fulfilling way. What better way to expand their comprehension, memory retention, and follow through with directions. Thank you also for the Eggspert resource. They enjoy adding a little competition to activities such as answering story comprehension questions, etc. Thank you so much for your generosity! These resources will be used for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1769002692598,"projectUrl":"project/educational-electronics/9688836/","projectTitle":"Educational Electronics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cargill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108099"},{"teacherId":9108099,"projectId":9692259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these resources to our school's speech therapy room! They have been used numerous times by my students and provided both speech provoking and fun activities that have led to my students making progress toward their communication goals. The mini-farm animals, zoo animals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs have been used for teaching my students to identify, label, compare, describe, and create and act out stories. Sometimes the toy animals have even been known to be found hiding in the kinetic sand that you also provided. The students especially like the scented kinetic sand. The Pop the Pig game is a favorite and has been used numerous times for either a reward system at the end of therapy sessions or during therapy sessions to break up the monotony of articulation drills. Thank you so much for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1767113670547,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-it-then-build-it/9692259/","projectTitle":"Imagine It Then Build It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cargill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108099"},{"teacherId":10169463,"projectId":9576031,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution for the purchase of the classroom reading rug. The students enjoy sitting on the rug. They will say the letters of alphabet as they are walking on it. Some students enjoy sitting on the rug to read books.\r\n The students will quietly sit on the rug. They like to read books about animals, trucks, and places. The students will sometimes sit by themselves or with a classmate. \r\n Your donation is greatly appreciated. The students like to have breaks from sitting in the chairs. The rug is comfortable & colorful. It has brighten the classroom. Please know that your kind donation means a lot. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1764701649892,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-reading-corner/9576031/","projectTitle":"Little Learners Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169463"},{"teacherId":9108099,"projectId":9923819,"letterContent":"What incredible motivators these resources have been and continue to be for my students!! They are excited to do their articulation drills when they know that they will be getting to take turns with the games in between drills. Teachers stop by to see what the students are so excited about and even ask if they can borrow the games for student motivation. A couple of teachers have even sat down to play the games themselves when on their breaks. It is hard to say which one is the most liked, but the Hoppin Bunny may be the favorite or at least close to the favorite. Needless to say, the kids are more than willing to practice their speech and language skills during speech therapy with these as motivators. Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1765421174650,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-motivated/9923819/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Motivated!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cargill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108099"},{"teacherId":9108099,"projectId":9680745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the TPT Gift Card! I have been able to use several teachers' resources that I was able to get through Teachers Pay Teacher. My students are getting access to wonderful ways to practice their articulation skills for whatever sound they need help with and are showing good progress. The grade level reading comprehension activities are great resources and come in very handy as I have students in grades PK through 5th grade who all read at different levels. The variety of activities available on TPT is immense and are proving to be very beneficial for my students as they work on their speech and language skills while in speech therapy.","fullyFundedDate":1765706625421,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-supporting-teachers/9680745/","projectTitle":"Teachers Supporting Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cargill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108099"},{"teacherId":9871146,"projectId":9718259,"letterContent":"The children absolutely love using the Apple pencils to work on their letter skills on the iPad. Some of my kids who've previously shown no interest in picking up a pencil, choose writing letters as a fun activity. \r\n\r\nWith the sticker paper, I've been able to post communication boards and symbols almost everywhere the children might need them, so they're able to practice using words no matter where they are in the classroom. \r\n\r\nWhile my students do not appreciate the safety latches, I am absolutely THRILLED with them. They have made it so much easier for me to focus on therapy rather than safety! I am so thankful for your generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1761043503547,"projectUrl":"project/safety-first/9718259/","projectTitle":"Safety First","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Megan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9871146"},{"teacherId":10239568,"projectId":9684393,"letterContent":"Thank you for the All-In-One Magnetic Phonics Kit, Magic Snake Cubes, and the Links Wacky Tracks Snaps and Fidget Toys! \r\n\r\nMy students go crazy to utilize the Magic Snake Cubes and the Links Wacky Tracks Snaps. These items are very popular with the students and are frequently requested. Some students have used them for calming down, overstimulation, and during instructional time to help maintain their focus. They enjoy taking apart the Wacky Tracks Snaps and linking them all together into one long chain. \r\n\r\nThe students get so overly excited to utilize the All-In-One Magnetic Phonics Kit that they forget that they have to wait their turn to use the kit to spell their assigned words. They enjoy turning this kit into a game and making it a competition.","fullyFundedDate":1758202657616,"projectUrl":"project/words-are-nothing-without-vowels/9684393/","projectTitle":"Words Are Nothing Without Vowels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239568"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34880","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":468,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.2,"schoolId":34880,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sewells Point Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sewells Point Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/norfolk-public-schools/sewells-point-elementary-school/34880"}