{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwest Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":68.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1150063,"projectId":10322223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Sensory Rich project! We have really been working hard at learning how to correctly form letters and numbers, and identifying sounds and names of letters! \r\n\r\nMy students struggle to retain information at times, and we must present information in multiple modalities to help it \"stick.\" we now have many tactile ways to present the information, thanks to your donation! \r\n\r\nWe use our magnetic letters every single day as we identify letters and learn to form CVC words and sound them out. The sound trays, wands, and sand table have been instrumental in helping several of my students learn letters and numbers quickly and retain that information! \r\n\r\nThank you SO much for making this possible and supporting our amazing classroom full of eager learners! You are so very appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1787139973573,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-rich-resources-for-early-learner/10322223/","projectTitle":"Sensory Rich Resources for Early Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1150063_orig.jpg?crop=1232,1232,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055488189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theresa-fisher"},{"teacherId":1150063,"projectId":10531165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our Home Center and Social-Emotional Learning project! My students absolutely love the play kitchen items we received through the project. Because we are so busy during the week learning to read and working on math skills, our home center is a special center for them to choose on Fridays. Without a doubt, it is my students' absolute favorite center. I've even had to start center time early, just so all of my students can rotate through it! Listening to their social skills bloom and grow as they imagine different home scenarios and put them into action has been so amazing to watch! Many of my students are shy and don't talk much, and this center has helped them open up and learn how to have conversations with other students!\r\n\r\nWithout your amazing generosity, this would not have happened. We are forever grateful and appreciative of your support! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1787691211269,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-home-centers-and/10531165/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Home Centers and Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1150063_orig.jpg?crop=1232,1232,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055488189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theresa-fisher"},{"teacherId":10492407,"projectId":10545043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Adaptive Art project! Your generosity has provided our students with new opportunities to explore their creativity, express themselves, and participate in hands-on art activities in ways that are meaningful and accessible to them. The new materials have allowed each student to participate at their own ability level while building fine motor skills, sensory awareness, independence, and confidence. It has been so special to see their excitement as they explore the different colors, textures, and materials and create their own unique masterpieces.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources to make art a fun and inclusive part of our classroom. Watching our students light up as they experiment with the materials and take pride in their finished projects reminds us that creativity has no limits. Each student has the opportunity to create something of their own, and every piece of artwork is something to celebrate! Moving forward, we look forward to continuing to explore new art activities, seasonal crafts, and creative projects that allow our students to learn, make choices, and express themselves. Thank you again for investing in our students and helping us make these experiences possible. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788036094418,"projectUrl":"project/adaptive-art/10545043/","projectTitle":"Adaptive Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10492407_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787706303027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10492407"},{"teacherId":346004,"projectId":10545107,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your donation to my classroom Donors Choose project, \"New Books, New Adventures, and a Love of Reading\". I was able to purchase everything on my list and now the students are using them daily. \r\n\r\nThe students love reading the new books and using tablets to take Accelerated Reader comprehension quizzes. They are able to use the headphones to listen to the questions of each quiz and not get distracted as well as not interrupt class while testing.\r\n\r\nWhile students are reading and quizzing, they are also earning points and receive prizes as they reach their monthly goals. We are so appreciative.\r\n\r\nI am so thankful that with your donation I have been able to replace old, worn out books for the students to enjoy reading. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting classrooms while donating to Donors Choose. I would not be able to purchase these items from my own pocket. I truly appreciate your help.","fullyFundedDate":1789052806637,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-new-adventures-and-a-love-of/10545107/","projectTitle":"New Books, New Adventures, and a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schreier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp346004_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1397,x819,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745990180915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-schreier"},{"teacherId":1150063,"projectId":10424491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our awesome small group table! It is absolutely perfect for our classroom! The surface is whiteboard, so we do many activities together using wipe-off markers. We practice writing our numbers and letters, writing CVC words, and drawing shapes almost every single day! \r\n\r\nThe table also has scalloped edges, so it is so much more comfortable for all of us to sit at together. Each student has their own spot and the edge gives them a visual to stay in their own space. \r\n\r\nHaving a brand new table has been such a blessing for all of us! My class almost always gets the hand-me-downs, and we take what we can get, so to have over very own special, dedicated group table has been amazing. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting us always!","fullyFundedDate":1787140888011,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-around-one-table/10424491/","projectTitle":"Growing Together Around One Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1150063_orig.jpg?crop=1232,1232,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055488189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theresa-fisher"},{"teacherId":1150063,"projectId":10387665,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my resource readers move from sounds to stories. With your support, we'll build a Science of Reading–aligned routine that turns abstract skills into concrete, joyful practice. The Sound Wall kit and Mnemonic Picture Alphabet cards give my students clear mouth cues for how each sound is made, while the Sound Segmenting Trays and ten‑frame poppers let them \"feel\" phonemes by tapping, sliding, and popping one sound at a time. Then, color‑coded and rainbow lowercase magnetic letters make it easy to map those sounds to print and build words in small groups.\r\n\r\nOnce my students are able to connect sounds to letters, they'll apply their skills in real books. The Bob Books & VersaTiles set provides amazing decodables with self‑checking practice so they can work independently and see immediate success. These materials will be used daily in targeted small groups, literacy centers, and take‑home practice to reinforce letter names/sounds, blending CVC words, and early fluency.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued and very much appreciated support of my wonderful students! You are appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1785421571446,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-magic-of-reading/10387665/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Magic of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1150063_orig.jpg?crop=1232,1232,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055488189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theresa-fisher"},{"teacherId":7054183,"projectId":10318489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Our students have been so excited to use the new materials during our hands-on learning activities. These resources have given my students more opportunities to practice important skills while working together, exploring new concepts, and having fun while they learn. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and engagement during our classroom activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were so excited to see all of the new resources! They could not wait to get started and explore how they could use them. Their excitement made learning even more meaningful because they were eager to participate, try new things, and share what they discovered with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWe are using these supplies in many meaningful ways throughout our classroom. Paint sticks and pencils are helping us with our daily learning and writing activities, while Post-it Notes give students a fun way to practice writing stories, record their ideas, and organize their thinking. Our dry erase erasers are also being used during word-building activities on our boards, allowing students to practice building and changing words in a hands-on way. These simple supplies make a big difference in our classroom by giving my first graders the tools they need to practice, create, and grow as learners. Thank you for helping make these learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1780522602424,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-young-explores/10318489/","projectTitle":"Supplies for young explores","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskaler1"},{"teacherId":7054183,"projectId":10544739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide these wonderful resources for my first-grade students! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We are using the snacks, art supplies, treasure box items, and STEM toys to make learning more engaging, hands-on, and exciting. Whether students are creating art to show what they have learned, working together to solve a STEM challenge, or celebrating their hard work with a special treasure box item, these resources help make our classroom a place where students feel motivated, encouraged, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the new materials! Their faces lit up as they explored the supplies and talked about all the things they wanted to create and build. It has been wonderful to watch them use their creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork while learning. These resources have given my students opportunities to learn through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences while building confidence along the way.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will keep using these materials to support our lessons and classroom projects. We are looking forward to completing more STEM challenges, creating meaningful art projects, and finding new ways to show what we are learning. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make their first-grade experience special. Your support truly means so much to all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1787958132938,"projectUrl":"project/a-b-c-1-2-3-learning-can-be-fun/10544739/","projectTitle":"A-B-C, 1-2-3 learning can be fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskaler1"},{"teacherId":7054183,"projectId":10552915,"letterContent":"Our new math resources have brought so much excitement and hands-on learning into our first-grade classroom! We are using the playing cards, foam math stackers, and counting bears during our daily math activities to help students practice counting, number recognition, addition, subtraction, comparing numbers, and building number sense. My students love being able to touch, move, build, and manipulate the materials while they learn. These resources have made math more interactive and have helped my students see that learning math can be both meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited to get started! They immediately wanted to explore the counting bears, build with the foam math stackers, and play math games with the cards. It has been wonderful watching students work with partners, explain their thinking, and use the manipulatives to solve problems. These hands-on experiences have helped make challenging math concepts easier to understand and have given my students confidence as they practice new skills.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these materials as we build our understanding of numbers and operations. We will be using the resources for small-group instruction, math centers, partner games, and independent practice. I am excited to continue watching my students grow as mathematicians and become more confident problem-solvers. Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing these wonderful resources and helping make math exciting and engaging for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1788442773199,"projectUrl":"project/little-mathematicians-big-discoveries/10552915/","projectTitle":"Little Mathematicians, Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskaler1"},{"teacherId":7721569,"projectId":10448751,"letterContent":"These new books have given my students engaging, meaningful opportunities to build their communication and language skills. Through reading and discussing the stories, students are practicing skills such as answering WH-questions, following directions, learning and using new vocabulary, describing characters and events, making predictions, and formulating sentences.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, reading is much more than simply listening to a story. We look at the pictures, identify and describe what we see, make predictions, answer questions, retell important parts of the story, and connect the story to our own experiences. The books provide a fun and natural way for students to practice communication skills that they can use throughout their school day.\r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy books with colorful illustrations, familiar topics, and opportunities to participate. For students who have difficulty communicating, books give them a comfortable way to engage, point to pictures, answer questions, imitate language, and share their ideas. Seeing students become excited to choose a book, participate in the story, and communicate about what they see has been incredibly rewarding. These books have helped make speech and language practice feel less like work and more like something students look forward to doing.","fullyFundedDate":1788039348612,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-voices/10448751/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7721569_orig.jpg?crop=573,573,x203,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611072775253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7721569"},{"teacherId":10557382,"projectId":10543966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generosity. I have already used my printer to make touch math number lines for each student desk. I will be using it this weekend to print multiplication charts for every student. The students were excited to have a colored number line for their desk. The printer will also be used for my students that will need a little extra help with certain assignments so I can print them for them right there in my classroom instead of going to the office area to make a single copy. I would not be able to do the things I do without the help of people like you. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1787945188447,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-with-technology/10543966/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students With Technology.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baxter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10557382"},{"teacherId":9173516,"projectId":10287178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! My students have been absolutely enamored with our new items. Their favorites have been the sink and the Crayon sharpener. \r\nWhen they came in on Tuesday morning and saw the sink in the home center, I didn't think we'd be able to move on with our day! They immediately wanted to play with it.\r\nThe crayon and pencil sharpener have allowed them to gain independence by sharpening their own tools. 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