{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garden Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2452993,"projectId":10005509,"letterContent":"Thank you all so incredibly much for donating to this project. The students are so grateful and excited to have more options to read in the room. The class is feeling more accomplished with their reading, and they can see themselves how much they are improving. These books were immediately off the shelves and in hands. Students are swapping books, talking books and reading in a more excited way than ever before. \r\nThank you for helping ensure that students are both able to read books in the room and that they have choice as well. Not every book is for every student, so having a variety is critical. No teacher can do this alone. It's thanks to you that this has happened.","fullyFundedDate":1771025461398,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-you-and-you/10005509/","projectTitle":"Books For You! And You!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Toole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2452993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473476397229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2452993"},{"teacherId":2452993,"projectId":9877081,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for donating to such a worthy cause. The students are thrilled to receive such thoughtful gifts, thanks to you. Some prefer the fuzzy socks, others love the bendable Winter pens, but they all love to feel appreciated and excited for an upcoming school break. \r\nThe fourth graders at this school were absolutely elated when they saw how many boxes of gifts were lined up for them the day before the break. They each got to \"shop\" for whichever items they wanted and some swapped with a friend to get the right color or design. All students were feeling jolly and loved. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764699224071,"projectUrl":"project/walking-in-a-winter-wonderland/9877081/","projectTitle":"Walking in a Winter Wonderland","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Toole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2452993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473476397229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2452993"},{"teacherId":10491107,"projectId":10255342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My students absolutely love the new books and ask to visit our classroom library every day. They enjoy choosing books and reading in Spanish with a partner. Other teachers have even visited our classroom to take pictures of the space and share how welcoming and beautiful it looks. My students were so excited when they first saw all the new materials!\r\nThe toys and games have also made a big difference. This year, students ask for indoor recess more often because they enjoy playing and learning together with the new resources. Our social-emotional learning time in the morning has become a very special part of our day. The students especially love the book about SPOT feelings, which help them recognize their emotions and learn positive ways to express them.\r\nOur next step is to continue building their confidence as Spanish readers while practicing cooperation, communication, and problem-solving through books and games. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where students feel excited, supported, and eager to learn. We are truly grateful for your generosity!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nSra. Mayers and Her First-Grade Students","fullyFundedDate":1781721234244,"projectUrl":"project/play-create-and-learn-in-two-languages/10255342/","projectTitle":"Play, Create, and Learn in Two Languages!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10491107_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785232562600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10491107"},{"teacherId":8642058,"projectId":9920584,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my first graders have been able to engage with learning in a completely new and exciting way. From the moment we opened the materials, their eyes lit up. Several students immediately said, \"Are these really for us?!\" The new resources have allowed us to work more hands-on during our literacy and having incentives have pushed students to try and succeed. Instead of simply listening or watching, students are actively building, sorting, reading, writing, and collaborating with one another. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who typically struggles with confidence eagerly raise her hand to share her thinking during a small group activity using the new materials. She felt prepared, supported, and proud.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond excitement — it has strengthened engagement and independence in our classroom. Provided incentives and pushing students to be more focused during center time and are taking ownership of their learning. They are practicing skills in ways that feel meaningful and interactive rather than repetitive.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, our next steps include integrating them into upcoming reading comprehension problem-solving projects, with SEL support. My goal is to continue building students' confidence, critical thinking, and collaboration skills throughout the year. Your support has truly empowered my young scholars to shine, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity you've given them.","fullyFundedDate":1766946287725,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-scholars-to-shine/9920584/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Scholars to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marinescu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8642058_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1205,x0,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764687514839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-marinescu"},{"teacherId":2452993,"projectId":9597651,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generosity in gifting us all the books my students' want. They were so thrilled to choose which books they were going to read first!\r\nIn my room, students generally choose what they read. I give suggestions and choices at times, but most kids aim to finish a chapter book a week. Some students said they felt like this was the \"free book fair,\" which was so amazing. \r\nGraphic novels are \"in\" right now, so many of these books are in that genre, as requested by students. They love to know their voice in this mattered.\r\nThank you for making that happen.","fullyFundedDate":1755728206738,"projectUrl":"project/as-many-books-as-we-can-read/9597651/","projectTitle":"As Many Books as We Can Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Toole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2452993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473476397229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2452993"},{"teacherId":661772,"projectId":9508386,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed! The new classroom carpet has become a cozy gathering space where students feel safe, focused, and excited to learn. It's now our favorite spot for morning meetings, story time, and group discussions.\r\n\r\nThe SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) materials you funded have made a big difference, too my students are learning how to recognize their emotions, communicate more effectively, and practice mindfulness during the school day. We've seen noticeable improvements in teamwork, empathy, and overall classroom harmony.\r\n\r\nYour donations for supplies helped us stay organized and ready to learn every day. From pencils and folders to art and science materials, these items ensure every student has what they need to fully participate and express their creativity.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels more welcoming, calm, and supportive a place where every child can thrive. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1754955958959,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-kind-hearts/9508386/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Kind Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McQueen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp661772_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y326&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732140484184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shameerahmcqueen"},{"teacherId":2064202,"projectId":9495208,"letterContent":"I cannot explain to you how much these books have meant to me and my students! They have really helped implement our SEL lessons! Without your donations, it would've not been possible! Each one of the books has really opened up the eyes of my youngsters and has really helped with implementing our lessons! I have been able to share these with my colleagues who are really implementing them as well! Thank you so so much for taking the time to donate to our classroom and know that these books will be used year after year!","fullyFundedDate":1754666014092,"projectUrl":"project/retrain-your-brain-with-sel/9495208/","projectTitle":"Retrain Your Brain with SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Virginia Inzina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2064202_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546555238097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-inzina"},{"teacherId":302513,"projectId":8051703,"letterContent":"Thank You!\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your generous support of our video production project. This year, we have been creating a variety of videos, including a \"Tip of the Day\" segment for morning announcements and thank-you videos for those who contribute to our class. These projects have given my students a platform to grow as readers, speakers, and leaders.\r\nWith your help, we will now be able to set up a mini recording station with an iPad, headphones, and a speaker. This equipment will allow us to produce higher-quality videos and expand the opportunities for students to showcase their creativity and voices. More importantly, this project will strengthen their reading fluency, build self-confidence, sharpen public speaking skills, and give them valuable experience in video production.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth—you are making a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1701209992801,"projectUrl":"project/video-making/8051703/","projectTitle":"Video Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp302513_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472137001981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kecarlson"},{"teacherId":302513,"projectId":9150792,"letterContent":"Thank You!\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support of our soccer mini-tournament and camp for 30 students in grades 3–5. Thanks to your generosity, each student will receive the essential supplies they need—snacks for energy, water bottles to stay hydrated, drawstring bags to carry their belongings, participation medals, and meaningful souvenirs to remember the day.\r\nThis event is about much more than soccer. With the guidance of former students now in middle and high school, our players will experience mentorship, teamwork, and a true sense of community. Your contribution helps create an inclusive, memorable day that celebrates the power of sports to bring students of all backgrounds together.\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our young athletes!","fullyFundedDate":1742928400712,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-brings-community/9150792/","projectTitle":"Soccer Brings Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp302513_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472137001981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kecarlson"},{"teacherId":2452993,"projectId":9233076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. My students have become stronger and stronger readers thanks to gifts like yours. My class loves to buddy-read books together and this book project being funded allowed them to do just that. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.\r\nAs the school year progresses, watching students get more and more confident as readers is the greatest thing to witness. They can read more, longer, and better and their skills in predicting, visualizing and connecting themes they read to their life has increased substantially. Thank you again for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1744222753781,"projectUrl":"project/book-sets-for-success/9233076/","projectTitle":"Book Sets for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Toole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2452993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473476397229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2452993"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49370","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":480,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":42,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.4,"schoolId":49370,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Garden Hills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Garden Hills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/atlanta-public-schools/garden-hills-elementary-school/49370"}