{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clay Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10461599,"projectId":10145206,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Comfort Meets Concentration: Flexible Seating for Our Library. The flexible seating quickly became one of the most loved additions to our classroom. When my students first saw the new seating options, they were excited and eager to use them. The comfortable seating transformed our classroom library into a welcoming space where students genuinely wanted to spend time reading, learning, and collaborating with their peers.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, students used the flexible seating during independent reading, partner discussions, and small-group activities. I noticed that many students were able to stay focused longer and were more engaged in their learning when they had a comfortable place to work. Some of my reluctant readers even began choosing to spend more time in our library area because it felt inviting and relaxing. It was rewarding to watch students grab a book and settle into a space where they felt comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I was able to create a learning environment that supports both academic growth and student well-being. The flexible seating will continue to benefit future students as they participate in novel studies, independent reading, and collaborative learning activities. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1775763238266,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-meets-concentration-flexible-se/10145206/","projectTitle":"Comfort Meets Concentration: Flexible Seating for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10461599"},{"teacherId":10461599,"projectId":10144620,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom novel study project. Because of your kindness, my students had the opportunity to read Tuck Everlasting together as a class. Since we received the books toward the end of the school year, this was the only novel we had time to complete, but it quickly became a favorite among many of my students.\r\n\r\nThrough this novel study, students practiced important reading skills such as making inferences, analyzing characters, identifying themes, expanding vocabulary, and supporting their ideas with evidence from the text. The story led to meaningful discussions about friendship, family, choices, and the value of life. It was wonderful to watch students become engaged in the story, make connections to the characters, and eagerly share their thoughts during our class discussions.\r\n\r\nWhile we only had time to read Tuck Everlasting this year, I am excited to use the remaining novels with future groups of students next school year. Your generosity has provided opportunities for countless students to experience high-quality literature and develop a love of reading. Thank you for investing in my classroom and making a lasting impact on my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1773835815000,"projectUrl":"project/powerful-stories-for-growing-minds/10144620/","projectTitle":"Powerful Stories for Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10461599"},{"teacherId":7442255,"projectId":10150170,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for helping my classroom and myself. I am truly appreciative. My students are so excited now to log on to I-Ready and try for 100s. They have hated I-Ready all year long! \r\nWe just took our third diagnostic so their pathways are harder. They are making hundreds which shows they have learned a lot this year. Admin had asked about my class before making low grades. Now, they are learning and trying. I am so happy and they are excited and have something to look forward for. My next year's class will get to use this same incentive as well. Thank you, again!","fullyFundedDate":1777979960987,"projectUrl":"project/lets-reward-kindergarteners-for-scoring/10150170/","projectTitle":"Let’s Reward Kindergarteners for Scoring 100 on I-ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7442255_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750803930767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmorrislizemore"},{"teacherId":8334529,"projectId":10131223,"letterContent":"The students here at the school appreciate your kindness so much. I have a place for children to get the snacks themselves, and they are so thankful. It's so nice to have a variety of snacks for the kids to choose from. One little boy in particular was so excited when he saw the snacks. He asked, \"Can I take one for my friend too?\" When I said yes, he got something extra for her. I found out later it was for his little sister. We never know what these kids are facing at home, so your donation goes a long way. Often it ends up making much more of an impact than you realize. \r\nAgain, I'm so thankful to each of you who contributed. It makes such a difference in their lives. We all appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1775674936154,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-while-learning/10131223/","projectTitle":"Snacking While Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schoolcraft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8334529_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644953046700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8334529"},{"teacherId":8093163,"projectId":10019174,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for your help in getting me through another school year! I'm not exactly sure what kind of magic makes so many pencils disappear in an elementary school, but we sure have experienced a lot of it this year.\r\nDry erase markers are used so often that we are constantly throwing ones that have died in the trash. It's became almost a little joke in here from all the dying markers that we even had a moment of silence for all those we lost. (LOL) \r\nCardstock is worth its weight in gold to me. I am able to print and do my bulletin boards to match the seasons without having to buy the premade kits or spend too much extra time making my own decorations.","fullyFundedDate":1769281451221,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-restock/10019174/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8093163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749764644930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8093163"},{"teacherId":8093163,"projectId":9788113,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest thanks for your help in building my classroom library! We started the year with VERY few books due to this being a brand new classroom. My students and I both enjoy reading very much, and picking books out for the classroom was so much fun!\r\nI'm happy to say that my students are reaching their reading goals, and some have exceeded them! \r\nI have always been told that people who don't enjoy reading just haven't found the right book yet, and I fully agree! \r\nBooks are so much fun!","fullyFundedDate":1764074579399,"projectUrl":"project/library-variety/9788113/","projectTitle":"Library Variety","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8093163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749764644930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8093163"},{"teacherId":8093163,"projectId":9428693,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for helping me create such a \"cool\" learning environment for our students. We have loved all of the items we received from this project. My classroom started as a blank canvas this school year, and we have managed to really make it look like \"home\". \r\nSpecifically, the carpet has been such a wonderful place for learning and playing together. My students love the colored smiley faces as their \"sit spots\". Read Alouds have proven to be a very comfortable experience at the rug, too!","fullyFundedDate":1751486763434,"projectUrl":"project/cool-for-school/9428693/","projectTitle":"Cool for School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8093163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749764644930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8093163"},{"teacherId":4852945,"projectId":10026572,"letterContent":"Students really enjoyed reading this book. They were very surprised by the events that occurred during this time period. I have always loved this book and appreciate the conversations that can occur after reading about the experiences these characters are going through. One of the questions the kids always ask when we talk about the atrocities that occurred is, \"Even the kids?\" . When I answer, they always pause and think.\r\n I can always see their little minds spinning trying to comprehend the stories. The gift you have given by providing these books will impact the kids in my class by teaching them there are things in this world they must watch out for, oppose, and guard against. I can't thank you enough for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1768849186977,"projectUrl":"project/number-the-stars-a-novel-study/10026572/","projectTitle":"Number the Stars- A Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852945_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777156543846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852945"},{"teacherId":5458010,"projectId":10019714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get this new prize machine and items to fill it with. The students will receive a prize for making positive achievements in the classroom. \r\nThe students are excited to have this new and fun reward system in as a part of our classroom. They will receive a special token for recieve good scores on their learning path assignments or making exceptional choices. \r\nWe are excited about getting these items and will be able to use it daily and for each kindergarten group for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1770999216640,"projectUrl":"project/small-prizes-big-achievements/10019714/","projectTitle":"Small Prizes, Big Achievements!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5458010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528836335704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5458010"},{"teacherId":486554,"projectId":9851518,"letterContent":"Conducting math intervention for struggling students in a small space is challenging when it comes to partner or small group work. Before we received our tables, students were sitting very close to each other around one table. This made it very difficult to have conversations about math concepts and collaborate without being distracted by everyone else at the table. We felt like sardines.\r\n\r\nWe love our new tables. Students now have space to spread out and be fully engaged with their partner or small group. Students have been working on their multiplication facts through games. They have worked on solving complex math problems as well as teaching each other procedures for performing basic operations.\r\n\r\nHaving these tables provides space for us to work. Not being on top of each other also provides a calm, organized area that eases the stress of working in a small space. I plan to give my students more problem-solving activities in the future.\r\nThank you so much for donating to my project. It truly has and will make a difference for these students.","fullyFundedDate":1763594968902,"projectUrl":"project/reducing-stress-and-maximizing-learning/9851518/","projectTitle":"Reducing Stress and Maximizing Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp486554_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511904114798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tinahallhew"},{"teacherId":8093163,"projectId":9879693,"letterContent":"My students are having the time of their lives utilizing all of our new STEM materials! Watching them learn while also having fun has been super exciting for me. \r\n\r\nAnother thing that has been amazing is days when the weather is too cold or yucky to go outside, they get to enjoy all of these materials for indoor recess too! This is the first group of kids I've ever had to actually WANT to stay inside for recess. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart!!! My class and I just really appreciate sweet sponsors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1763594900764,"projectUrl":"project/stem-ulate-your-brain/9879693/","projectTitle":"STEM-ulate Your Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8093163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749764644930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8093163"},{"teacherId":5458010,"projectId":9936233,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping purchase headphones for each student. Our students had a hard time completing their lesson on the iPad when every students had to complete it at the same time. It was too loud for them to focus on their own work.\r\nNow that we have head phones for each child, they can now complete their work and are able to focus. \r\nWe are very thankful to be able to provide our students with their own personal set of headphones. They don't have to worry about sharing germs or hear other students iPads. Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1764785382982,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up/9936233/","projectTitle":"Listen UP","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5458010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528836335704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5458010"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38803","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":421,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":98,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":44.8,"schoolId":38803,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clay Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clay Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/west-virginia/clay-county-school-district/clay-elementary-school/38803"}