{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charles W Harris Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10050473,"projectId":9397757,"letterContent":"When our highlighters arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. Something so simple felt so special to them. They immediately wanted to use them, and from day one, the highlighters have completely changed the way they interact with text.\r\n\r\nWe've built a color-coded strategy: pink for people/who, green for setting/where/when, and yellow for what/how/why. This consistency has given my students the confidence to slow down, search for details, and make sense of the text in a deeper way.\r\n\r\nOne of our most powerful lessons so far was reading about the Irish Potato Famine while learning about historical texts and cause-and-effect structures. With highlighters in hand, students marked the people and places in pink and green, then used yellow to trace the causes and effects. It was incredible to watch them connect ideas visually—one student proudly explained how \"the famine led to people leaving Ireland\" while pointing directly to her highlighted evidence.\r\n\r\nAs we continue, students will keep using this strategy to strengthen both comprehension and writing. Our next step is turning their highlighted details into organized notes and evidence in their own words.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just put highlighters in their hands—it gave them a tool to unlock deeper learning. Thank you for believing in them and in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1750773638670,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-highlighters-for-deeper-re/9397757/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas: Highlighters for Deeper Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050473_orig.jpg?crop=1602,1602,x806,y1320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750367846737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050473"},{"teacherId":9892761,"projectId":9062672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! The supplies we received—organization carts, glue guns, buzzers for review games, and so much more—have had an immediate and exciting impact on how we learn. These resources have helped us dive deeper into hands-on, project-based learning by giving students the tools they need to create, collaborate, and stay engaged. The organization carts have brought structure and independence to our workspaces, and the glue guns have allowed students to build larger, more ambitious creations that were previously out of reach.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions has been the buzzers, which have turned our review sessions into high-energy, game-show-style competitions that even our most reluctant learners look forward to. Students are more focused, more invested, and genuinely excited about learning. I've seen students who typically struggle with focus take ownership of their projects and shine in group roles that match their strengths. Your support has made a real difference in bringing creativity, structure, and joy into our classroom—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1738949452207,"projectUrl":"project/dastrups-class-is-doing-great/9062672/","projectTitle":"Dastrup's Class is Doing Great","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dastrup","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892761"},{"teacherId":9892761,"projectId":9056460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! The supplies we received—organization carts, glue guns, buzzers for review games, and so much more—have had an immediate and exciting impact on how we learn. These resources have helped us dive deeper into hands-on, project-based learning by giving students the tools they need to create, collaborate, and stay engaged. The organization carts have brought structure and independence to our workspaces, and the glue guns have allowed students to build larger, more ambitious creations that were previously out of reach.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions has been the buzzers, which have turned our review sessions into high-energy, game-show-style competitions that even our most reluctant learners look forward to. Students are more focused, more invested, and genuinely excited about learning. I've seen students who typically struggle with focus take ownership of their projects and shine in group roles that match their strengths. 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The students light up when they put on the headsets—they're no longer just reading about a rainforest or ancient civilization; they're standing in the middle of it, looking around and pointing things out to their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhat excites them most is the ability to \"travel\" to places they've only seen in books or videos. For many of my students who come from lower-income backgrounds and may not have the chance to visit faraway places, this technology opens doors to the world. One student, in particular, who is usually quiet and reserved, has become a classroom \"VR guide,\" helping others and asking deep questions about what they're seeing. It's been a joy to watch confidence grow in unexpected ways. We are so grateful for this opportunity—thank you for helping us bring learning to life!","fullyFundedDate":1736804151252,"projectUrl":"project/using-vr-to-explore-the-world/9051385/","projectTitle":"Using VR to Explore the World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dastrup","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892761"},{"teacherId":8380246,"projectId":9291904,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our band and orchestra program here at Charles W. Harris Elementary. My band and strings students have been working hard all semester to prepare for their spring concert and because of your generous donations, my clarinet players will have the reeds they need for their instruments to function and I will be able to replace some missing violin strings on instruments that otherwise, would not be able to be used. Thank you for helping my students to be successful and have a wonderful performance!","fullyFundedDate":1746114493055,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-for-our-spring-concert/9291904/","projectTitle":"Preparing for our Spring Concert","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacArthur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8380246_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732634369315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8380246"},{"teacherId":8380246,"projectId":8969355,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our band and orchestra program here at Charles W. Harris Elementary. My band and strings students have been working hard all semester to prepare for their spring concert and because of your generous donations, we will have all of the instrument supplies we need to be successful at our performance! With the generous donations from donors like you, I was able to purchase consumable supplies that our school does not have the budget for like sanitizer spray, reeds, rosin, valve oil, and strings. I was also able to purchase some new equipment, such as a directors stand, drum mutes, mouthpiece pullers, cleaning rods and cleaning swabs, which will help to upgrade our band room and maintain the instruments we currently have in our inventory for longer.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting the band and orchestra programs at my school and for being an advocate for music education in general!","fullyFundedDate":1736789290210,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-accessible-to-all/8969355/","projectTitle":"Making Music Accessible to All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacArthur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8380246_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732634369315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8380246"},{"teacherId":8382458,"projectId":7163093,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to our recent fundraiser. Your support has made a remarkable difference in the lives of our students and has allowed us to create a wide variety of engaging and educational assignments that truly enhance their learning experience. Thanks to your donation, we've been able to bring new resources, interactive lessons, and creative projects into the classroom, sparking excitement and curiosity in ways that we couldn't have imagined before.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to education has not only provided the tools for these assignments but has also inspired our students to put forth their best effort. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in their potential, and we look forward to continuing to provide an enriching learning environment because of your support. Thank you once again for your generosity—it has made all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1675407245196,"projectUrl":"project/student-school-supplies/7163093/","projectTitle":"Student School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8382458_orig.png?crop=199,199,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742415880697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-taylor-cwharris"},{"teacherId":8964462,"projectId":8826180,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has brought out a love for reading from my middle schoolers. Providing them with books that they actually like has truly opened up their interest in novels and various genres. Due to your donation, students have been able to check out books to take home and read, complete book summaries with ratings and share their opinions. They have also engaged in group discussions after reading and even suggested looking for more books within those genres. With technology and social media taking over their daily lives it was very nice to see students choose to pick up a book instead of a phone or computer. 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