{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sherwood Forest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2488073,"projectId":9649149,"letterContent":"🌟 Impact of the Recess Materials for the Science Lab\r\n\r\nThe recess materials funded through DonorsChoose have had a powerful impact on our science lab by transforming everyday play equipment into meaningful tools for hands-on scientific exploration. These materials allow students to connect movement, curiosity, and inquiry in ways that deepen understanding and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\n🔬 Bridging Physical Activity and Science Learning\r\n\r\nStudents now use recess materials to conduct experiments related to force, motion, energy, teamwork, and problem-solving. Activities such as measuring distance, testing speed, observing motion, and exploring cause-and-effect help students see science concepts come alive through movement.\r\n\r\n🧠 Strengthening Critical Thinking and Inquiry Skills\r\n\r\nUsing these materials encourages students to make predictions, test hypotheses, collect data, and reflect on results. Students are not just learning scientific vocabulary — they are practicing the scientific method in an engaging and memorable way.\r\n\r\n🤝 Promoting Collaboration and Social Skills\r\n\r\nMany experiments require teamwork, communication, and shared responsibility. Students work together to plan investigations, record observations, and discuss outcomes, strengthening both academic discourse and social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\n🌈 Increasing Engagement for All Learners\r\n\r\nThe hands-on, active nature of these materials is especially impactful for students who learn best through movement and experiential learning. This approach supports diverse learning styles and helps ensure equitable access to high-quality science instruction.\r\n\r\n💡 Creating Joyful, Real-World Learning Experiences\r\n\r\nBy integrating recess materials into science instruction, learning feels fun, relevant, and accessible. Students are excited to participate, take ownership of their experiments, and see themselves as scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1765706635676,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-motion-exploring-physics-th/9649149/","projectTitle":"“Science in Motion: Exploring Physics Through Play and Physical Education”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eichner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2488073_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y242&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746533584211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-eichner"},{"teacherId":2488073,"projectId":9925491,"letterContent":"🎯 1. Boosted Student Engagement and Participation\r\n\r\nStudents now have an expansive space to explore ideas, solve problems, and visually express learning. Whether working independently, in pairs, or in small groups, students are more actively involved in class discussions and problem-solving activities.\r\n\r\n🔍 2. Enhanced Mathematical and Critical Thinking Skills\r\n\r\nThe dry erase walls provide room for students to write, erase, and revise — an essential process in math, science, and literacy. Students can approach complex problems with trial-and-error thinking, visually breaking down challenging tasks in a way that supports deeper reasoning and perseverance.\r\n\r\n🤝 3. Encouraged Collaboration and Communication\r\n\r\nStudents use the walls to share ideas, compare strategies, and build on one another's thinking. This supports the development of academic discourse and teamwork — key 21st-century skills that align with our classroom goals.\r\n\r\n💭 4. Reduced Anxiety Around Mistakes\r\n\r\nBecause the surface is reusable and forgiving, students feel comfortable experimenting and taking risks. They aren't afraid to erase and try again, which builds confidence and promotes a growth mindset.\r\n\r\n🧠 5. Supported Differentiated Instruction\r\n\r\nTeachers can work with small groups while others independently practice concepts on the wall. This flexibility makes it easier to meet students at their instructional level and to support varied learning needs simultaneously.\r\n\r\n📊 6. Reinforced Classroom Culture of Active Learning\r\n\r\nHaving a dynamic workspace communicates to students that learning is not passive — it's visible, interactive, and ongoing. 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When I put them in our treasure chest, students were instantly more excited about finishing their reading and math computer programs and working on their behavior goals. Thank you for helping to motivate my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768753263976,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-celebration/9978655/","projectTitle":"Motivation Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":9959175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for new items for our classroom treasure chest. We are half way through the school year and sometimes motivation can drop for students - but these prizes make all the difference in making them excited to achieve their goals. \r\nThese prizes arrived to my classroom and my students were SO excited!! When I put them in our treasure chest, students were instantly more excited about finishing their reading and math computer programs and working on their behavior goals. Thank you for helping to motivate my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768753268508,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-chest/9959175/","projectTitle":"Treasure Chest","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":10014888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for snacks for my hungry first grade students. I supply snacks for my first grade students every day and we have recently been running low on snacks. My students depend on having a snack every day to bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch. If my students are hungry, they struggle with paying attention and staying focused during learning activities. Having a snack means there are no rumbling bellies interrupting learning. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768753270453,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/10014888/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":9978640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for snacks for my hungry first grade students. I supply snacks for my first grade students every day and we have recently been running low on snacks. My students depend on having a snack every day to bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch. If my students are hungry, they struggle with paying attention and staying focused during learning activities. Having a snack means there are no rumbling bellies interrupting learning. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768753271215,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-firsties/9978640/","projectTitle":"Hungry Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":9978628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for snacks for my hungry first grade students. I supply snacks for my first grade students every day and we have recently been running low on snacks. My students depend on having a snack every day to bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch. If my students are hungry, they struggle with paying attention and staying focused during learning activities. Having a snack means there are no rumbling bellies interrupting learning. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768139187531,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9978628/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":9978646,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for snacks for my hungry first grade students. I supply snacks for my first grade students every day and we have recently been running low on snacks. My students depend on having a snack every day to bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch. If my students are hungry, they struggle with paying attention and staying focused during learning activities. Having a snack means there are no rumbling bellies interrupting learning. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768139184963,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9978646/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":9978669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for new, fresh school supplies for the new year. We are in our second week back from Winter Break and nearly halfway through the school year. My students' supplies are worn out and we're struggling to share glue sticks and worn out crayons. This package arrived today much to our excitement! Students were so happy to have new glue sticks and crayons so that we can continue working in first grade. Thank you so much for making it possible for us to continue working with quality supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1768139181590,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9978669/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":7265570,"projectId":9882558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! Unfortunately, our 5k was cancelled this December due to extremely cold temperatures and a chance of snow. We were able to give the girls their tutus and beanies at school, along with their 5k packets, and several of them wore them for the remainder of the day! Also, I have seen several of the girls wearing their beanies to and from school. \r\nAlthough our 5k was cancelled, I know the program will have long-lasting impacts on our girls. We are planning to run the program in the spring, and many of our girls have already expressed interest in participating!\r\nThank you again for helping our girls to shine!","fullyFundedDate":1763505199483,"projectUrl":"project/gotr-sparkle/9882558/","projectTitle":"GOTR Sparkle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butterfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7265570_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724433887124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgbutterf"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":9955265,"letterContent":"Thank be you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for fleece blankets for my students.\r\nMany of my students' families struggle with financial limitations that make the holidays stressful for students and parents. These blankets were given to my students right before the holiday break. Some of my students struggle with food insecurity and housing insecurity, so many things in their life can feel uncertain. These blankets provide them with emotional and physical comfort and warmth during uncertain times. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1765706628858,"projectUrl":"project/fluffy-blankets/9955265/","projectTitle":"Fluffy Blankets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis-Foxworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594333920380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davisfoxworth"},{"teacherId":2362546,"projectId":9820793,"letterContent":"Thank be you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project for fleece blankets for my students.\r\nMany of my students' families struggle with financial limitations that make the holidays stressful for students and parents. These blankets were given to my students right before the holiday break. Some of my students struggle with food insecurity and housing insecurity, so many things in their life can feel uncertain. These blankets provide them with emotional and physical comfort and warmth during uncertain times. 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