{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"G.W. Hellyer Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3848609,"projectId":10276214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to all the donors for providing headphones for my classroom. I truly appreciate your generosity and support.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have already made a big difference for my students. They help create a focused learning environment during independent work, especially when students are using online programs, listening to readings, or completing assignments that require concentration. With the headphones, students are less distracted by outside noise and are able to stay more engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nI have also noticed that students feel more comfortable and confident using technology now that they have the proper tools. It has allowed me to better support small groups while other students continue working independently and productively.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped improve both the learning environment and the overall classroom experience. Thank you again for investing in my students and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1778505713081,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-all/10276214/","projectTitle":"Headphones for All","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Montejano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3848609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473031363801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3848609"},{"teacherId":3848609,"projectId":10273582,"letterContent":"Thank you, Performance Wealth, for donating such a meaningful and thoughtful 6th grade graduation gift to my students. Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss is a perfect selection for this moment in their lives. It is more than just a book; it is a message of encouragement, hope, and possibility as they prepare to leave elementary school and step into the next stage of their education.\r\n\r\nBecause of this support from Performance Wealth, I was able to end the school year on a positive and memorable note. Instead of focusing only on transitions and logistics, we were able to focus on celebration, encouragement, and reflection. The books became both a literacy tool and a symbol of encouragement that my students will carry with them into middle school.\r\n\r\nThank you again to Performance Wealth for making this possible. Your generosity has had a lasting impact on my students, not only by giving them a beautiful book, but by reminding them that their future is full of possibilities. It is a gift they will remember long after they leave my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778505735264,"projectUrl":"project/my-kids-are-going-places/10273582/","projectTitle":"My Kids Are Going Places","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Montejano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3848609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473031363801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3848609"},{"teacherId":3848609,"projectId":10273277,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the notebooks and headphones you donated to our classroom. Your generosity means a great deal to both me and my students.\r\n\r\nThe notebooks will give students the tools they need to stay organized, write, and learn with confidence. The headphones will help them focus during independent work and make technology-based learning more accessible and engaging for everyone.\r\n\r\nThank you, Performance Wealth, for supporting our classroom and investing in our students' education. Your kindness and support truly make a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778505727407,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-and-head-phones/10273277/","projectTitle":"Notebooks and Head Phones","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Montejano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3848609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473031363801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3848609"},{"teacherId":3848609,"projectId":10273278,"letterContent":"Thank you, DonorsChoose, for the celebratory 2026 graduation glasses and colorful graduation leis! Your generosity is helping make our students' promotion celebration extra special and memorable. These fun gifts will bring smiles, excitement, and joy as our students celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments.Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping our sixth graders feel honored on their big day! The kids are going to be excited to see these materials. I will include photos of all the 6th graders on the day of.","fullyFundedDate":1778505715289,"projectUrl":"project/2026-graduation/10273278/","projectTitle":"2026 Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Montejano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3848609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473031363801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3848609"},{"teacherId":594285,"projectId":10010208,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the donation. From the moment the students first saw the bright blue cases, they were intrigued. Once I showed them the inside with all the magnetic letters, they were excited and motivated for their turn to use them.\r\n\r\nI have been using the Magnetic Phonics Kit in my small group instruction (Teacher Time). It keeps the students engaged and focused on the lesson. We read stories with previously learned spelling patterns before moving on to building the words with the magnets. It has really helped improve their reading, writing and spelling skills. For example, they have learned if a word has three sounds, they can only use three magnetic tiles. That reminds them that some words may have vowel teams, digraphs or even have double letters. Physically building the words is helping to reinforce and commit to memory what they have already learned.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will be to use the Magnetic Phonics Kit during our writing time. When they get stuck on a word, they can use the kit to figure out how to build the word and spell it correctly. Then they can use it in their writing. 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Because of your generosity, my students will now have a cozy, welcoming space where they can relax, focus, and enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nStudents will begin choosing to read more often and for longer periods of time. They will be excited to curl up with a book, and the calm atmosphere will help them build confidence and stamina as readers. For many of them, this will be the most comfortable and inviting reading space they have ever had.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping make reading a positive and joyful experience for them.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nA thankful teacher and class","fullyFundedDate":1764734539005,"projectUrl":"project/reading-nook/9548308/","projectTitle":"Reading Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Montejano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3848609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473031363801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3848609"},{"teacherId":3848609,"projectId":9527253,"letterContent":"The supplies are in and they have been wonderful to have. We have so many markers that will last us most of the year. The dry erase markers have come in handy, and is allowing us to make less copies for intervention, because we can use dry erase sleeves. Thank you also for the notebooks. Children can organize the subject per spiral. Thanks also for the homework folders. It is a great way to communicate to parents.\r\nThank you so much for donating supplies to my classroom. Everyone in the class has their own notebook, folder and dry erase markers. This has made it so we can complete more projects and interactive lesson during the school day.. The dry erase markers have been being used daily during reading and math. Your kindness is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1761932919316,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/9527253/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Montejano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3848609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473031363801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3848609"},{"teacherId":3848609,"projectId":9405761,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of the Teachers Pay Teachers Google Slides resources to my classroom. This technology has had a significant impact on student engagement and learning.\r\n\r\nThe math review materials have challenged my students and encouraged active participation, while the interactive slides have provided me with valuable insights into their understanding. In particular, the ability for students to input their responses directly has been instrumental in identifying strengths and areas for growth, especially within the science curriculum.\r\n\r\nYour support has made it possible to integrate meaningful technology into our lessons, and I am truly appreciative of the positive difference it is making in my students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1754021214827,"projectUrl":"project/help-i-am-new-to-6th-grade/9405761/","projectTitle":"Help! 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They are happy when given one and they play with it throughout the day as a fidget to help keep their focus in class.\r\n\r\nThe students were really excited when they saw the materials and look forward to receiving the items. The tooth fairy boxes are also loved by my students. When students lose a baby tooth, they look forward to receiving a special box to bring their tooth home. 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The team was very appreciative to hav something like this accessible in the classroom. The ones previously given through the five were uncomfortable and made them not feel lie they could use what was given from the nurse.","fullyFundedDate":1746785559033,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-tools-empowering-girls-with/9133337/","projectTitle":"\"Confidence Tools: Empowering Girls with Essential Care\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8310006_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x1108,y1753&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113283394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-munoz5th"},{"teacherId":8310006,"projectId":9133287,"letterContent":"We are very grateful to have the generous donation to this project. Our students had access to something basic in order to thrive throughout the day. 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