{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henderson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":398049,"projectId":9977747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our makerspace get Imagination Playground Dinosaur Bones. I thought the students would be excited about them, but I never could have predicted just how popular they are!\r\n\r\nMany students have been interested in building dinosaur creations. They often start by trying to recreate dinosaurs they are familiar with. Before long their creativity and curiosity take over and they are inventing new types of creatures, too.\r\n\r\nThey have also started to make connections with their own anatomy. For example, a first grade student was building a creature and he commented that it didn't \"look right.\" He touched his own neck, then his face lit up as he added another \"backbone\" section between the head and shoulders.\r\n\r\nHaving these materials in our classroom will provide so many opportunities for students to authentically engage with their passions. I can't wait to see what they think of next!","fullyFundedDate":1768973054524,"projectUrl":"project/diy-dinosaur-bones-combine-engineering/9977747/","projectTitle":"DIY Dinosaur Bones Combine Engineering, Science and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp398049_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535940518630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-milewski"},{"teacherId":709659,"projectId":9775930,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. The basketball pens, Minecraft-themed pens, and cartoon keychains have brought so many smiles and moments of excitement. These small but thoughtful items make a big difference in creating a joyful, welcoming environment, and they are truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nI am also deeply grateful for the opportunity to grow professionally through reading Building Thinking Classrooms. Being able to engage in this learning helps me reflect, improve my practice, and better support my students every day. Your support makes that growth possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in both our students and the ongoing learning of educators. Your generosity has a meaningful impact, and it does not go unnoticed.","fullyFundedDate":1761948222982,"projectUrl":"project/math-discourse-and-mindset-go-hand-in-ha/9775930/","projectTitle":"Math Discourse and Mindset Go Hand in Hand","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp709659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660614929774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestraleske"},{"teacherId":3152473,"projectId":9797724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my special education students. Your support allowed us to provide meaningful rewards and prizes, including candy, slime, fidgets, NeeDoh, and other items that truly motivate our students and help them stay focused and engaged throughout the day. These incentives make a real difference in creating a positive and encouraging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe excitement from the students was immediate and heartfelt. One student shared how excited he was to receive his reward, and another proudly told us how happy he was to get Godzilla out of the treasure box. Moments like these may seem small, but they mean so much to our students and help reinforce their hard work and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Your donation brought joy, motivation, and smiles to our classroom, and we appreciate your support more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1761949063130,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-and-prizes-for-hard-working-stud/9797724/","projectTitle":"Rewards and Prizes for Hard Working Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCurdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mccurdy"},{"teacherId":7687999,"projectId":9872251,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donations to Henderson Elementary School's \"Making Messy Art While Keeping Clothes Clean!\" project. I was deeply moved by how quickly your contributions allowed us to fulfill the project goal. The smocks arrived within just a couple of weeks of receiving your donations and students began using them right away!\r\n\r\nThis classroom set of smocks made an immediate and visible impact in our art room. Students in every grade use the smocks often, during each art class period, every day of the week. The smocks hang around the art room on multiple hooks set at child-height, so that any student can use one without needing to wait in line or ask for teacher permission. Because the smocks are identical in color and quality, there is no hesitation or arguing over choosing them. Students happily incorporated the smocks into their artmaking routines without missing a beat.\r\n\r\nWe dove into a painting unit as soon as the smocks arrived. The classroom was full of energy and excitement as students painted on paper and canvas using acrylics and watercolors. They were visibly surprised and proud of what they were able to make; it was a joy to be there to witness their discoveries. Now, we are beginning a clay unit. For some students, this is their very first time touching clay! They are able to so freely and comfortably, knowing that their clothes are protected by their smocks as they discover a new material and skill. Thanks to you, this can happen over and over, for hundreds of children.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students and empowering them to express themselves artistically. It makes more of a difference than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1762559532511,"projectUrl":"project/making-messy-art-while-keeping-clothes-c/9872251/","projectTitle":"Making Messy Art While Keeping Clothes Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ceara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687999_orig.jpg?crop=1342,1342,x0,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762210994478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ceara-yahn"},{"teacherId":709659,"projectId":9471624,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of Takis, Airheads, fact fluency games, celebration activities, and pencil toppers. Your kindness and support have brought so much excitement and joy to our students!\r\n\r\nThese items have made learning more fun and engaging, while also giving our students meaningful ways to celebrate their hard work and achievements. We truly appreciate the time and generosity you shared to help make our classroom a positive and motivating place.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a wonderful difference in our students' experience. We are incredibly grateful for your support","fullyFundedDate":1759081885868,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-uplifting-tier-3-students/9471624/","projectTitle":"Encouraging & Uplifting Tier 3 Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp709659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660614929774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestraleske"},{"teacherId":398049,"projectId":9821996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us stock up on sticky supplies for the school makerspace.\r\n\r\nThe kindergarten and first grade students really enjoyed using straws, sticks and other materials to build wolf-proof shelters for the three little pigs. Glue and tape were definitely helpful for getting the houses to stay together. The Big Bad Wolf (a hair dryer with googly eyes and pointy ears) didn't stand a chance!\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps keep our makerspace a place where each student can make whatever they can imagine. Thank you for supporting their creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1760379171863,"projectUrl":"project/problem-solving-in-the-makerspace-can-ge/9821996/","projectTitle":"Problem-Solving in the Makerspace Can Get Sticky","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp398049_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535940518630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-milewski"},{"teacherId":398049,"projectId":9576404,"letterContent":"Our year is off to a great start in the makerspace thanks to you! The students' creativity continues to shine.\r\n\r\nThe first graders were thrilled to learn how to use the low temperature hot glue, just like the \"big kids.\" Thanks to your donation we have a big box of glue sticks for them to practice using the tool safely.\r\n\r\nJust about every student has explored our new deejay mixers and drums. Since this project replaced our old, well-loved instruments they are so excited that all of the features work again, including the headphone jacks!\r\n\r\nWith all of our highest demand materials stocked right from the start, all of the students have found their passions in the makerspace. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755816580626,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-off-the-new-school-year-right/9576404/","projectTitle":"Kicking Off the New School Year Right","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp398049_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535940518630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-milewski"},{"teacherId":709659,"projectId":9366006,"letterContent":"Students were SO excited when they opened the LCD writing tablets! They were a hit from the start and they are great for showing their math work because it doesn't smear or erase on accident. We use them daily in all my math groups and students take care of them because they are much preferred over whiteboards.\r\n\r\nAll of the stickers have come in handy both as a resource for students (multiplication charts) and as incentives to recognize their hard work. Students are excited to show their adults how much they have grown in math with all of their stickers.","fullyFundedDate":1749822552682,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-focused-and-proud/9366006/","projectTitle":"Vibrant, Focused and Proud!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp709659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660614929774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestraleske"},{"teacherId":709659,"projectId":9263796,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your donations to our intervention space! All items were welcomed with open arms and put to use right away. \r\n\r\nStudents are able to use the magnetic Rekenrek to model with mathematics, a key practice needed to further develop their math skills; and the ten frame dice help them visualize groups of ten in another way. Having multiple ways to represent a problem is key to success. \r\n\r\nThe NeeDoh Gobs have been a LIFESAVER during small group time. They are the perfect fidget for students as they work as they are durable and quite. They provide students what they need while I am also able to continue teaching, interruption free!","fullyFundedDate":1749957374736,"projectUrl":"project/mountains-of-math-materials/9263796/","projectTitle":"Mountains of Math Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp709659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660614929774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestraleske"},{"teacherId":709659,"projectId":9415861,"letterContent":"Our students have been overjoyed to use these new resources. They are the perfect balance for students needing a break and students needing to re-engage with math learning. \r\n\r\nThe digital clock helps meet the needs of students that thrive on structure and need to know the time. \r\n\r\nThe jellyfish lamp is the perfect distraction for a student that is struggling and needs to reset! \r\n\r\nAll of the color by math books and math by sticker books have come in handy for early finishers as well as they have provided a fun, engaging, math activities when students are stuck inside for recess due to rainy weather.","fullyFundedDate":1756250024838,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-mindfulness/9415861/","projectTitle":"Math and Mindfulness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp709659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660614929774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestraleske"},{"teacherId":709659,"projectId":9204088,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have reached the hands of struggling learners and they are so excited to build their math skills while earning rewards! Their new folders are used to store their work and reward charts as well as extra practice for the early finishers.\r\n\r\nSo far we have used sticker charts to encourage kindness, attendance and perseverance during intervention groups. \r\n\r\nWe use the easel pads to create anchor charts that ground students in what they are learning and allows them to reference past learning as they move forward.","fullyFundedDate":1742935443918,"projectUrl":"project/charts-rewards-and-more-charts/9204088/","projectTitle":"Charts, Rewards and More Charts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp709659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660614929774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestraleske"},{"teacherId":5072695,"projectId":9287182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our end-of-the-year celebrations full of joy, laughter, and memories we'll cherish forever. We had an amazing time enjoying root beer floats, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and delicious picnic snacks. We can't thank you enough for supporting us!\r\n\r\nOur favorite part was the glow party—the glowing sticks were a huge hit! We loved running around and dancing with them as they lit up the room.\r\n\r\nWe couldn't have asked for a better way to end the school year, and it's all thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1746624615184,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-good-times/9287182/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Good Times","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5072695"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37131","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":463,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.6,"schoolId":37131,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Henderson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Henderson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/madison-metropolitan-school-district/glendale-elementary-school/37131"}