{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Doris Hancock Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":70.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3620772,"projectId":7989832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing wobble seats for our 3rd-grade classroom! Over the past three years, these alternative seating options have made a world of difference for my students. They help my 3rd graders stay focused, remain comfortable, and channel their energy in a positive way throughout the school day. Your kindness directly enhances our learning environment, giving students the physical tools they need to succeed academically and stay engaged. We are all so deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and your belief in our students' potential!","fullyFundedDate":1698955756258,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-without-trouble/7989832/","projectTitle":"Wobble Without Trouble!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dannaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3620772_orig.jpg?crop=2067,2067,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788569337366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-dannaker"},{"teacherId":6405322,"projectId":8001793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support my classroom project and for investing in my students. Your generous contribution through DonorsChoose made it possible for us to purchase chair organizers that have made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Although these organizers may seem like a simple addition, they have provided my students with a practical way to keep their learning materials safe, organized, and easily accessible throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these organizers, my students often had to find different places to store their Chromebooks, headphones, and library books. Keeping track of these important materials could sometimes be challenging, and our classroom could quickly become cluttered. The chair organizers have given each student a designated space for their belongings. Now, their Chromebooks and headphones can be stored securely and within reach, while their library books have a special place to stay when they are not being read.\r\n\r\nHaving an organized space has helped my students become more responsible for their classroom materials. They are learning how to take care of the resources they use every day and how to keep their learning environment neat and ready for the next activity. The organizers have also helped us save valuable instructional time because students can quickly find what they need instead of searching around the classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where my students can focus more on learning. When students have the tools and organizational support they need, they feel more prepared and confident. Something as simple as having a place for their Chromebook, headphones, and favorite library book can give students a greater sense of ownership and responsibility.\r\n\r\nYour support also sends a powerful message to my students: people they may never meet believe in them and want to see them succeed. Knowing that others are willing to invest in their education helps remind my students that their learning matters. Your generosity extends far beyond the items purchased for our classroom. It has created opportunities for students to practice responsibility, independence, organization, and respect for shared resources.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful that you took the time to support my classroom project. Your kindness has made our daily routines smoother and our classroom more organized, but most importantly, it has positively impacted my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, supporting their education, and helping make our classroom a better place to learn. We truly appreciate your generosity and the difference you have made in our classroom. Your support will continue to benefit my students every day as they learn, grow, read, and explore new possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1699326086485,"projectUrl":"project/getting-organized/8001793/","projectTitle":"Getting Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6405322"},{"teacherId":9356151,"projectId":10227234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our art classroom and making it possible for my students to have a 3D printer! This technology has opened up an entirely new way for my students to learn. Instead of only looking at pictures or reading about an idea, students can see how a digital design becomes a real object they can hold in their hands. We are able to connect technology with art, history, creativity, problem-solving, and STEM in ways that make learning much more meaningful.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for my students is simply watching the printer work! They are fascinated by seeing an object slowly take shape, layer by layer. The printer has also sparked curiosity in students who may not always be the first to participate in a traditional lesson. They want to know how the designs are created, how the printer works, and what we can make next.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students an opportunity to experience technology that many of them would not otherwise have access to. More importantly, it has helped them see themselves as creators, designers, and problem-solvers. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping us bring their learning and their ideas to life!","fullyFundedDate":1783343288826,"projectUrl":"project/building-future-makers-expanding-learni/10227234/","projectTitle":"Building Future Makers: Expanding Learning with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356151_orig.jpg?crop=523,523,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767835545783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356151"},{"teacherId":5353584,"projectId":10001220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping provide a new class set of headphones for our 1st grade classroom! Because of your kindness, my students will now be able to fully engage with learning activities on their Chromebooks without distractions. These headphones will give each child the opportunity to focus, listen, and participate in educational programs that strengthen their reading, math, and technology skills every day.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners. My students are excited to use their new headphones, and I am grateful for the opportunities they will provide in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students' education and helping create a positive and engaging learning environment for our 1st graders!","fullyFundedDate":1778068740128,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-headphones/10001220/","projectTitle":"Classroom Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5353584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524754092431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ed"},{"teacherId":9347813,"projectId":10043010,"letterContent":"I want to say a huge thank you for helping us turn our classroom into a bustling little \"economy.\" Because of your kindness, our Class Dojo points have turned into something much more than just digital checkmarks. The kids are now \"earning\" their way toward some really cool prizes in our brand-new classroom store. It has completely changed the vibe in the room—instead of me just reminding them to stay on task, the students are now checking their own point totals and motivating each other to be their best selves. You've helped turn \"being good\" into a fun, rewarding game that they are absolutely obsessed with!\r\n\r\nYou should have seen their faces when I first unveiled the store shelves! It was like they had walked into a toy shop. There was so much whispering and excitement as they pointed out the fidgets, cool pens, and stickers they wanted to aim for. One of my favorite moments so far was watching a student who usually spends his points the second he gets them decide to wait. He literally walked up to the store, looked at a small prize, shook his head, and said, \"No, I'm saving up for the big one next week.\" Seeing that lightbulb moment of self-control and \"saving up\" for a goal was just awesome, and it's all thanks to the items you provided.\r\n\r\nSo, what's next for our mini-city? Now that they've got the hang of shopping, we're leveling up! Our next step is to introduce \"Classroom Jobs\" where students will actually have to \"apply\" for roles like Janitor, Tech Guru, or Librarian to earn extra Dojo bonuses. We're also going to start talking about \"budgeting\" so they can track their earnings in a little ledger. It's becoming a full-blown lesson in life skills, and the kids are so invested because they have these tangible rewards to work toward. Thank you for making our classroom such a fun place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1768910039366,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-economy/10043010/","projectTitle":"Classroom Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tingler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347813"},{"teacherId":412690,"projectId":9919618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones for our kindergarten classroom! Your support is making a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nWith these headphones, we are able to create a quieter, more focused learning environment where every child can concentrate and do their best. This has been especially important as we work to build strong foundational skills. The headphones also allow all students to stay engaged at the same time, without distractions, which helps maximize our learning throughout the day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting benefits is that each student can now work at their own level using a variety of learning platforms. Whether they are practicing letters and sounds, building math skills, or listening to stories, students are able to move at a pace that meets their individual needs. At the same time, students are developing important technology skills as they learn how to use digital tools independently and responsibly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our classroom in so many ways. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create a space where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768271541237,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-happy-focused-tech-read/9919618/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Happy, Focused, Tech-ready Kindergartners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp412690_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451342784969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amangan"},{"teacherId":8717603,"projectId":10009947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these many resources. The boxes and other organizational materials have been a huge boon in my classroom. Students only interact with the boxes a little bit, since items typically come out of storage while they're being used but they enjoy the way the \"conversation cubes\" that were donated are stored. In addition, the moving cart has been very helpful for allowing instruments to move around the room with students. The xylophone mallets have allowed more students to play with high-quality materials, and the SEL books were enjoyed enormously by my students. Finally, the large clip chart has been very helpful with my classroom management.\r\n\r\nStudents who use the clip chart were initially hesitant but have learned to love and embrace it, and they are always excited to be clipped up. Students react to the new labels around the room with curiosity, and it's been great to see my primary age students reinforce their reading skills with more labels around the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768269494672,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-music-room-mallets-and-storag/10009947/","projectTitle":"Elementary Music Room Mallets and Storage Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lowhar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8717603"},{"teacherId":9356151,"projectId":9989590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing snacks and prizes for our classroom. These simple gifts have made such a meaningful difference for my kindergarten students. The snacks help keep them focused and ready to learn, and the prizes have become a fun and encouraging way to motivate them to try their best.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. They light up when they earn a small reward, and it has helped create a positive and joyful learning environment. I have been able to use the prizes during lessons and throughout the day to celebrate effort, kindness, and growth. One of my favorite moments was watching students proudly earn a prize after working hard on their letter sounds. They were so excited and eager to keep learning.\r\nWe will continue using these resources to support positive behavior and engagement as we build important early skills. Your kindness has helped create a classroom where students feel encouraged, cared for, and excited to come to school each day. Thank you for making such a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768057467433,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning-creating-a-k/9989590/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning: Creating a Kindergarten Class They Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356151_orig.jpg?crop=523,523,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767835545783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356151"},{"teacherId":8115296,"projectId":10023185,"letterContent":"My students and I are so incredibly thankful for the kind donation to our classroom. These materials have helped students transition between subjects more efficiently and allowed us to function more cohesively as a whole group. The storage chairback buddy pockets, and clipboards help students keep books and paperwork easily accessible. Our class desperately needed headphones to use on school Chromebooks, so having working headphones allowed my students to work on centers, practice review games, and read research books online. These are just some of the ways your donation has made a valuable impact on my students' learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768689573818,"projectUrl":"project/organization-for-students/10023185/","projectTitle":"Organization for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8115296"},{"teacherId":7633089,"projectId":10009417,"letterContent":"My preschoolers have been enjoying the newly added biology materials in the Science area. The wooden animal puzzles perfectly matched the booklets that I purchased online making them more concrete to understand the parts of the animals. The seashells were gorgeous. Thank you. \r\n\r\nMy students were not only thankful for these new materials, but were so overjoyed to see our newly created Science center. Our new Science center truly inspires my students everyday to explore and learn new things. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768349142504,"projectUrl":"project/biology-with-preschoolers/10009417/","projectTitle":"Biology with Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7633089"},{"teacherId":7060881,"projectId":9990806,"letterContent":"Your generosity has completely transformed the way fitness looks and feels in our gym. Because of your support, our students are no longer just following along to a workout video on a screen. They are rotating through stations with BOSU balls, adjustable dumbbells, yoga balls, and battle ropes, learning how to properly hold, lift, balance, and move with real equipment. Instead of pretending to strength train, they are actually strength training. One of the most powerful moments was watching students coach each other on form during a dumbbell station. They reminded one another to keep their backs straight and knees bent, applying the technique we had discussed. That ownership and confidence would not have been possible without these resources.\r\n\r\nWhen the equipment first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students' eyes lit up the moment they saw the adjustable weights and BOSU balls set up around the gym. Many of them had only seen this type of equipment in commercials or at gyms with their families. Being able to touch it, use it, and feel trusted with it made them stand taller. They felt like athletes. More importantly, they felt capable. That sense of responsibility has elevated their focus and effort during workouts.\r\n\r\nNext, we are launching a structured pickleball unit with our older students. I recently tested it during free play, and the response was overwhelming. Students were asking to stay longer, requesting rematches, and already discussing strategy. We will now build on that enthusiasm by teaching rules, court positioning, teamwork, and sportsmanship. At the same time, we will continue incorporating strength and balance stations so students develop lifelong fitness habits alongside skill development. Because of you, our students are not just being active. They are building confidence, competence, and a foundation for healthy living that will stay with them long after elementary school.","fullyFundedDate":1768069396735,"projectUrl":"project/pe-in-motion-equipment-that-builds-life/9990806/","projectTitle":"PE in Motion: Equipment That Builds Lifelong Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060881_orig.jpg?crop=1535,1535,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633360590245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7060881"},{"teacherId":5353584,"projectId":9990633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my students now have essential tools that help them stay organized, focused, and responsible in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, each student now has pencil cases, writing folders, privacy folders, and manipulative cases. These materials have made an immediate difference in our daily routines. Students are learning how to take ownership of their supplies, keep their materials organized, and work more independently. The privacy folders also provide a comfortable space for students to focus during assessments and independent work.\r\n\r\nBeyond the supplies themselves, these resources are helping students build important life skills such as responsibility, independence, and pride in their work. My students were so excited to receive these materials, and they are already using them with care and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students. 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