{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Pat Henderson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":10.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10556933,"projectId":10390660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. These books have been so helpful and important as a first-year teacher building a classroom library. More importantly, it has allowed my students the opportunity to learn about many different topics. I'm a Special Education Collaborative teacher so I pull students from their classroom to provide specialized support. These books have given them something to look forward to by having access to a fun or emotional support book even if it's just for a few minutes. \r\n\r\nOne of the books I selected for my students was The Magical Yet written by Angela DiTerlizzi. This book was so important because it teaches about the power of \"yet\" when a child is feeling frustrated and discouraged. It teaches a child that \"if you keep leaping, dreaming, wishing-waiting, learning, trying, missing/ with Yet as your guide along the way you will do all things you can't do today. This book resonated with many of my students, and I know it gives them hope. \r\n\r\nAgain, please accept my sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the donors who have helped make an impact for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1786317657472,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-build-a-classroom-library-and-ca/10390660/","projectTitle":"Help Me Build a Classroom Library and Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10556933_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785261828823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10556933"},{"teacherId":10565271,"projectId":10418719,"letterContent":"My students and I are already putting our new whiteboard kits and flexible seating to great use! The whiteboards allow students to show their thinking, work through problems, and participate more actively in lessons. They love being able to write out their answers, share their ideas, and collaborate with classmates. The flexible seating has also made our classroom a more comfortable and welcoming learning environment. Students have more opportunities to choose a space where they feel focused and ready to learn. One special moment has been seeing students work together in small groups, using their whiteboards to solve problems and explain their thinking to one another.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! Their faces lit up as they explored the whiteboards and discovered the different seating options. They were especially excited to have more choices in how and where they learn. These resources have brought a new level of excitement and engagement into our classroom. It has been wonderful to see how something as simple as a new whiteboard or a comfortable place to sit can make students feel more motivated and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to continue incorporating the whiteboards and flexible seating into our daily lessons, especially during math, reading, and collaborative activities. Students will use their whiteboards to practice skills, demonstrate their understanding, and work through challenges together. We will also continue encouraging them to take ownership of their learning by choosing seating that helps them do their best. Thank you so much to our generous donors for making this possible! Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you have given our students to learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1785517441537,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-organization/10418719/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10565271_orig.png?crop=939,939,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785269475361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10565271"},{"teacherId":6107730,"projectId":10560154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in providing social-emotional learning books for our second grade classroom! Your thoughtful donation has been a wonderful addition to our classroom library and has already made a meaningful difference in our students' learning.\r\n\r\nSecond grade is an important time for children to learn how to understand their feelings, manage emotions, build friendships, and make positive choices. These books have been especially helpful in teaching my students about kindness, empathy, respect, patience, and self-control. And they've become more confident learners and better friends. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where students feel understood, supported, and encouraged to grow. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1788360314548,"projectUrl":"project/ninja-life-hacks-for-big-feelings/10560154/","projectTitle":"Ninja Life Hacks for Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6107730_orig.jpg?crop=4800,4800,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792447769780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-verastigue-jackson"},{"teacherId":6107730,"projectId":10717433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in providing snacks for our second grade classroom! Your donation has made a wonderful difference in our students' school days.\r\n\r\nMy students work hard every day, and with two snack times, having something to eat helps keep them energized and ready to learn. Your donation has been especially helpful for students who forget or are unable to bring snacks from home. Thanks to you, no student has to feel left out during snack time.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us care for our students and making our classroom a happier place to learn. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1792609424211,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-for-every-student/10717433/","projectTitle":"Snack Time for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6107730_orig.jpg?crop=4800,4800,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792447769780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-verastigue-jackson"},{"teacherId":6107730,"projectId":10690808,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for funding our DonorsChoose project and filling our classroom treasure box with prizes my second graders absolutely love!\r\n\r\nEvery day, my students work hard to earn ClassDojo points by showing kindness, responsibility, respect, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project special is it gives me an opportunity to recognize the efforts of the student's behind each accomplishment. Second grade is a year of tremendous growth. Each day brings new challenges, and I want them to know that their determination matters. It allows me to celebrate students in a way that feels personal and exciting to them, while keeping our classroom stocked with items they genuinely enjoy.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and me, thank you for investing in our classroom, believing in these wonderful children, and helping us celebrate their growth. Your kindness makes a real difference, and we appreciate you more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1790463524997,"projectUrl":"project/a-treasure-box-full-of-good-choices/10690808/","projectTitle":"A Treasure Box Full of Good Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6107730_orig.jpg?crop=4800,4800,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792447769780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-verastigue-jackson"},{"teacherId":10556711,"projectId":10417325,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has become an even more comfortable, welcoming, and exciting place to learn! My second graders absolutely love their new flexible seating options and take advantage of every opportunity to use them. Whether they are getting cozy on the floor seats, using the wobble chair, or working with their portable lap desks, having the freedom to choose where they learn has quickly become one of their favorite parts of our classroom!\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding things has been seeing how excited my students are to settle into a comfortable spot with a good book or complete their classroom assignments. These seating options allow students to find a space that works best for them, whether they need a little movement, a quiet place to concentrate, or simply a change from their traditional desks. I love watching them take ownership of their learning by making choices that help them feel comfortable and ready to succeed. Our new books have also been a wonderful addition to our classroom library, providing engaging stories that encourage reading, meaningful discussions, and important lessons about kindness, friendship, and making good choices.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will be used during independent reading, writing, small-group activities, and everyday learning. The flexible seating has become such a special part of our classroom that my students look forward to using it whenever they can! Thank you for making it possible to create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable, valued, and excited to learn. Your kindness has made a lasting difference for my students, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785608839095,"projectUrl":"project/sit-read-and-succeed-comfy-seating-an/10417325/","projectTitle":"Sit, Read, and Succeed: Comfy Seating and Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10556711_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784590339595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10556711"},{"teacherId":8619369,"projectId":10389124,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, our second-grade classroom has become a cozy, welcoming, and comfortable place where learning comes to life! Our new rugs and flexible seating have made such a wonderful difference in our daily routines. My students now have inviting spaces where they can enjoy independent reading, participate in small-group lessons, collaborate with classmates, and simply feel comfortable while learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw their new classroom materials, their faces lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to try out the different seating options and find their favorite spots. Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm was such a special moment for me as their teacher. It reminded me that even the simplest changes can make a big difference in a child's school experience.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will use these wonderful resources to strengthen our reading skills, encourage meaningful conversations, and build confidence as independent learners. My goal has always been to create a classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me create a learning environment that my students truly deserve. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting impact on our little classroom, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1785251647576,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-cozy-in-2nd-grade/10389124/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Cozy in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. J. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8619369_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779641832347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8619369"},{"teacherId":10556711,"projectId":10415181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us restore such an important part of our classroom! This rug arrived just in time before Meet the Teacher, and I was so excited to welcome a brand-new group of second graders into a classroom with such a bright, inviting, and cheerful space. It truly helped set the tone for the kind of classroom community I wanted to build from the very beginning.\r\n\r\nSince then, our rug has quickly become one of the most used and loved places in the room. My students gather there throughout the day for morning meetings, read-alouds, mini-lessons, partner activities, learning games, independent reading, and Chromebook work. It has given us a comfortable place to come together as a class while also giving students a welcoming space to learn and work with one another.\r\n\r\nWe read The Magical Yet right before our beginning of the year district assessments. It gave us the chance to talk about perseverance and remind students that they are not expected to know everything yet. We discussed how the assessments were simply a starting point and would help us understand what they already knew and what we would continue learning together throughout the year. It was a meaningful way to help students approach testing with a more confident and positive mindset.\r\n\r\nIt has also been wonderful to see students naturally choose the rug during independent and partner work. They use the space to read, practice skills, play learning games, and collaborate with classmates. The individual smiley faces help give students their own space while still allowing us to feel connected as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you for turning an unexpected classroom need into something that has made such a positive difference for my students. Because of your generosity, my class has a beautiful gathering space where they can feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn each day. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785420978628,"projectUrl":"project/urgent-help-us-restore-our-classroom-ga/10415181/","projectTitle":"Urgent: Help Us Restore Our Classroom Gathering Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10556711_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784590339595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10556711"},{"teacherId":6107730,"projectId":10428558,"letterContent":"My students love their classroom library! It was an instant hit at Meet-the-Teacher, and on the first day of school, they could hardly wait to explore the shelves and check out their first books.\r\nYour generous donations helped us complete some of our students' favorite series, including Dog Man, InvestiGators, Cat Kid, and Super Diaper Baby. They are already spending more time browsing, talking about books, and sharing their favorites with one another.\r\nYour support also provided materials to brighten the walls of our reading corner and make it feel even more inviting. It has become a space where students can relax, choose a book, and simply enjoy reading.\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom library that my students are excited to visit every day.","fullyFundedDate":1785945860018,"projectUrl":"project/complete-our-favorite-series-and-brighte/10428558/","projectTitle":"Complete Our Favorite Series and Brighten Our Book Nook!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6107730_orig.jpg?crop=4800,4800,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792447769780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-verastigue-jackson"},{"teacherId":6107730,"projectId":10426695,"letterContent":"This project added so many fun and engaging books to our classroom library. Thank you so much for making that possible for my students.\r\nThe magnetic shelves you donated have also become a special part of our reading space. Each week, I use them to display the books we are reading in class, giving students a glimpse of what's coming next. It has sparked their curiosity and encouraged them to ask questions, explore new books, and get excited about our weekly reading.\r\nThank you for helping bring this project to life. The books and shelves have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom and have helped make reading even more inviting for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1785720911024,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-reading-corner-that-sparks-jo/10426695/","projectTitle":"Creating a Reading Corner That Sparks Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6107730_orig.jpg?crop=4800,4800,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792447769780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-verastigue-jackson"},{"teacherId":6107730,"projectId":10423748,"letterContent":"This project brought some of my second graders' most-loved books into our classroom library. They were so excited to see favorites like Dork Diaries and The Bad Guys on our shelves. It's safe to say we have quickly created their favorite place in the classroom.\r\nThank you for making this possible. \r\nWhen it's time for silent reading, my students are eager to choose a book, find a cozy spot, and begin reading. Seeing their excitement is exactly what I hope for. Reading is an important part of their learning, but I also want them to discover that reading can be something they genuinely enjoy.\r\nYour generosity is helping my students build a love for books, one page at a time. Thank you for giving them books they are excited to read!","fullyFundedDate":1785720449683,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-smiles-start-here/10423748/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Smiles Start Here","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6107730_orig.jpg?crop=4800,4800,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792447769780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-verastigue-jackson"},{"teacherId":6107730,"projectId":10401356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our classroom and in our students. This year, we started a new math curriculum called Bluebonnet Math, which came with a large collection of student books. We quickly needed a way to store all of these materials while keeping our classroom organized, welcoming, and ready for learning. \r\nThank you for the beautiful shelves that have given our math books a perfect home while helping our classroom stay neat and organized. Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\nAnd thank you for our really cool biographies! Our biography section has already become a favorite among my students. I'll admit, many of them came into the year with a negative idea of what a biography was—they thought biographies sounded boring. But the books you helped provide have completely changed their perspective. 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