{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"E.M. Holt Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":3.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10199858,"projectId":9632043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom carpet project. Because of you, our students now have a welcoming, comfortable space where learning can happen in a way that feels safe, calm, and connected.\r\nThe new carpet has already made such a positive impact. My students love having a designated spot for morning meetings, read-alouds, partner work, and whole-group lessons. For many of them, this carpet has quickly become their favorite place in the room—a place where they can focus, feel included, and enjoy learning together. It has helped create a warm and structured environment, especially for my youngest learners who benefit from clear personal space and soft seating.\r\nYour donation may seem like a simple classroom item, but the difference it makes is meaningful every single day. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create a classroom environment where they can grow, explore, and feel proud of their space.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1759927596401,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-carpet-for-community-and-learning/9632043/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Carpet for Community and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10199858"},{"teacherId":7031903,"projectId":9131284,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support of our classroom project. I am truly grateful for your kindness and belief in my students and their potential. Each day, I am inspired by their eagerness to learn and the unique personalities they bring into our classroom. Your donation is not just helping to provide materials—it's helping to create a learning environment where every student feels empowered, engaged, and excited to grow.\r\n\r\nThe resources you've helped fund—portable lap desks, an educational rug, Lakeshore Math Games, headphones, and wireless mice—will make a lasting impact. These tools will allow my students to learn in ways that suit their individual needs and learning styles. From flexible seating that fosters comfort and focus to hands-on math games that turn complex concepts into fun challenges, every item will play a role in helping them reach their full potential. Your support is helping to build a classroom that's not only academically enriching but also inclusive, welcoming, and full of possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1749131542389,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-and-engaging-lea/9131284/","projectTitle":"\"Creating a Comfortable and Engaging Learning Environment for Every Student\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Via's Room","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7031903_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720579438901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/edibleschoolyard"},{"teacherId":10179798,"projectId":9601303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your support has truly transformed our learning environment! With your donations, we were able to purchase a beautiful new classroom rug, cozy lamps, bean bag chairs, colorful stools, and wonderful sets of books. These additions have made our classroom more inviting and comfortable; a place where students feel excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe new furniture and rug have given our students flexible seating options that meet their learning needs. Whether they're sitting in a bean bag for independent reading or gathering on the rug for group discussions, students are more engaged and focused than ever. The warm lighting and cheerful colors have created a calm and welcoming space that fosters creativity and collaboration. We are especially enjoying reading our new chapter books together during teacher read-aloud time; our students look forward to this moment every day!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had such a positive impact on both the atmosphere and the learning experiences in our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and inspired to learn. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1756075629302,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-flexible-spaces/9601303/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Flexible Spaces!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179798_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756415930087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179798"},{"teacherId":3133632,"projectId":9197046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations! We received the class sets of chapter books in less than a week after they were ordered. My students were so excited! \r\n\r\nWhen we read the books together in my classroom, we are all gathered together on my huge front carpet. Each student has a copy of the text in-hand so they can follow along, see and hear fluent reading, and learn vocabulary, figurative language, and nuisances in the English language as we go. \r\n\r\nTheir favorite part is when I stop reading just before the last line of a chapter creating a cliffhanger! I tell them all to close their books so they can't read ahead. The next day they will all come in begging for me to finish the last line! \r\n\r\nReading chapter books, with wholesome characters, together as a class creates positive character trait awareness, an excited classroom environment, and an intrinsic love for reading for my students. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making these purchases possible with your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1744214485215,"projectUrl":"project/building-character-with-wholesome-charac/9197046/","projectTitle":"Building Character with Wholesome Characters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hornaday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3133632"},{"teacherId":2831764,"projectId":9601856,"letterContent":"When my students first walked into the classroom and saw our new rug, their eyes lit up. They immediately gravitated toward it, stretching out, sitting in small circles, and remarking on how soft and pretty it was. What was once just an open space has now become the heart of our classroom—a place where students feel comfortable and welcome. The rug has truly transformed our room into a cozy gathering space.\r\n\r\nWe now use the rug daily for morning meetings, story time, and class discussions. Having a defined space where we can come together makes our time feel more special and connected. One of my favorite moments was during our very first morning meeting on the rug: students sat and shared with one another, and you could see how being in that space helped them feel at ease and willing to open up. It has already become a place where friendships grow and our classroom community is built.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, this rug will continue to be the backdrop for so many learning experiences—from reading stories together to working on group projects. It gives students a place to collaborate, listen, and learn side by side. I am so grateful for your generosity in helping us create this warm and inviting classroom environment. Your support has made a lasting difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755739251002,"projectUrl":"project/a-soft-spot-for-big-ideas/9601856/","projectTitle":"A Soft Spot for Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hodges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2831764_orig.jpg?crop=1930,1930,x386,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755278527151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2831764"},{"teacherId":9853863,"projectId":8984989,"letterContent":"Every spring in second grade we hatch chicks and ducks to go along with our Structures and Processes (Life Cycle) and Heredity Unit. I needed another incubator that would hold and turn the duck eggs because they tend to be a little bigger. About a month ago, the class and I got the new incubator set up, set the eggs, maintained the correct temperature and humidity, and crossed our fingers. I am thrilled to report we ended up with five chicks and two ducks! \r\n\r\nWe then placed them in our new brooder box with some food and water. The chicks and ducks were very content and the students enjoyed watching them immensely. Well, to be honest, everyone at the school enjoyed watching them! We had lots of students and teachers visiting and my class excitedly filled them in on the names of the chicks and ducks. \r\n\r\nAfter about a week, we said goodbye as they returned to our local farms. The chicks and ducks will be egg layers/pets and the students will be able to see pictures of the birds as they continue to grow into adulthood. It is a cherished memory my second graders and I share and it will continue because of your help and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1733842676173,"projectUrl":"project/incredible-incubation-understanding-th/8984989/","projectTitle":"Incredible Incubation! Understanding the Life Cycle of Chicks and Ducks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mize","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9853863"},{"teacherId":3133632,"projectId":8919414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We received the pillows, bouncy bands, carpet, and stools so quickly. My students learned so much by helping me put the items together, installing the bands, and arranging the stools in our classroom. The immediate color impact was incredible! Our whole classroom is brighter, more inviting, and exciting for the students. \r\nThey immediately wanted to sit on the huge carpet to read a chapter book together. We designated a time before lunch every day to have \"family carpet time\" so we can all stretch out and enjoy reading together. It is such an important time for my students to just recenter for a few moments and enjoy being kids!\r\nThe stools and bands have made group time so much better. I can now fit 8 students around my table and we can all access materials for a more successful and seamless learning time. \r\nI really appreciate you giving towards enhancing my classroom and the lives of my students. You will never understand the positive impact you have had!","fullyFundedDate":1731433323938,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-sit-here-anymore/8919414/","projectTitle":"I Can't Sit Here Anymore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hornaday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3133632"},{"teacherId":3505340,"projectId":8728473,"letterContent":"I wish to take the time to thank you for the wonderful games and books for my students. My students really struggle with reading. The Montessori reading workbook\r\nhas helped my students tremendously. They have really made a lot of growth with letters and sounds. I made a workbook for each of my non-readers, and each day we review a few letters and they trace them and match the words that go with them. My students are now ready to do the second part of the book, which would involve saying each word aloud and pasting the word that goes with each picture. This will build on their vocabulary.\r\n\r\nMy writing groups really enjoy their writing prompt journals. Each day, I select a new prompt. My students read and discuss the word bank that is given. It presents a title and a first sentence. An example is \"Best Friends.\" My students were able to write one to two sentences for each prompt. We read their great stories aloud and it has made a joyful moment.\r\n\r\nAfter I teach a reading lesson, we have been playing some of the games that were ordered. The comprehension game has been their favorite. They have learned all about\r\nthe author's point of view. They enjoy taking turns reading the questions out loud and placing the cards on the board. The alphabet game has really helped my non-readers with the letters of the alphabet and their sounds.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for being part of my students learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1728655177320,"projectUrl":"project/happiness-is-learning-to-read/8728473/","projectTitle":"Happiness Is Learning To Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beja","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3505340_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725208102806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3505340"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2201","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":505,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":44,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":76,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":96.4,"schoolId":2201,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about E.M. 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