{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"H.D. Cooke Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2156173,"projectId":10320556,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my students and my school. These new microphones came in really handy at our first performance this school year. \r\n\r\nWhen my students performed in the past it was hard for the parents to accurately hear them when they used their proper singing voices. So students felt like they had to yell instead of sing to be heard. These microphones worked beautifully allowing for the kids to sing in their proper head voices and still be heard. It provided them with a boost of confidence and brought them joy to know their loved ones could hear them. \r\n\r\nWe so look forward to using them again at our next performance and want to take this moment to say a huge \"Thank You\" again for your k","fullyFundedDate":1785522787938,"projectUrl":"project/hear-us-now/10320556/","projectTitle":"Hear Us Now!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2156173_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477276344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2156173"},{"teacherId":10092476,"projectId":10403099,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for your generous donations to our classroom community! The items I have been able to purchase fill our room with light and joy each day and provide my students with the tools they need to be successful. Organizational tools and materials not only keep our room clean, but also allow our students to feel the consistency and reliability of our supplies and routines. I am so so grateful for the generosity of this community and so excited to continue using the supplies each and every day with my students!","fullyFundedDate":1785521261277,"projectUrl":"project/ms-ms-4th-grade-classroom/10403099/","projectTitle":"Ms. M.'s 4th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. May","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10092476_orig.jpg?crop=2770,2770,x171,y1713&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784756967525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10092476"},{"teacherId":10440170,"projectId":10114897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom. \r\nAs predicted, we have had many indoor-recess days this year, and the new toys have been a MASSIVE HIT. The students especially love the magnetic blocks (which remind them all of one of their favorite video games, Minecraft!). These toys have transformed indoor recess time from a disappointment into something they all look forward to.\r\nThe markers helped us get in a lot of much-needed spelling practice, and my students were able to finish the year writing narrative stories about a fun day at school and describing the life cycle of frogs. \r\nWithout your generous donations we would not have finished the year so strong and happy, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1772212093301,"projectUrl":"project/ms-boraks-classroom/10114897/","projectTitle":"Ms. Boraks' Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boraks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10440170"},{"teacherId":6436620,"projectId":10263128,"letterContent":"On June 10th, 49 fifth-grade students celebrated their graduation in style thanks to your generosity. Approximately150 parents and family members attended our community event. Students and their families were surprised to see the school's cafeteria decorated. The stage and hallway leading into the cafeteria were embellished with banners and balloons. Our students really enjoyed showing their parents their classrooms and taking photos by the banners and streamers decorating the fifth-grade hallway. \r\n\r\nThe graduation decorations gifted to our school were carefully taken removed and packed away to be used to decorate for next year's fifth-grade graduation ceremony. Your gift will continue to provide joy for future students and their families. Thank you again for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1778111904386,"projectUrl":"project/graduation-gratitude/10263128/","projectTitle":"Graduation Gratitude","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6436620_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635456798049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6436620"},{"teacherId":7712187,"projectId":10093978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Math and Craft Essentials.\" Your generosity is helping provide our kindergarten students with the materials they need to learn, create, and grow every day.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, our students will have hands-on opportunities to explore important math concepts, practice problem-solving, and express their creativity through engaging craft activities. These experiences help make learning meaningful, exciting, and accessible for all of our young learners.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond providing materials—you are helping create a classroom environment where students can build confidence, develop critical skills, and discover the joy of learning. We are grateful that you chose to invest in our students and their future.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated by our students, families, and school community.","fullyFundedDate":1770937010528,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-craft-essentials/10093978/","projectTitle":"Math and Craft Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7712187_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637356977487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7712187"},{"teacherId":7712187,"projectId":10037134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, *\"Weighted Blankets, Markers, and Baskets!\"* Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to weighted blankets that help create a calming environment, allowing them to feel more comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. The markers provide opportunities for creativity, self-expression, and engaging classroom activities, while the baskets help keep our learning materials organized and easily accessible.\r\n\r\nThese resources will not only enhance our students' educational experience but also support their social-emotional well-being. By helping us create a classroom that is both welcoming and organized, you are contributing to a space where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour donation demonstrates a commitment to education and to the success of our students. Knowing that there are people who care about their growth and learning is truly inspiring. We appreciate the investment you have made in our classroom and in the future of our students.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of our students, thank you for making this project possible. Your generosity will have a lasting impact, and we are excited to put these resources to use every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770215787683,"projectUrl":"project/weighted-blankets-markers-and-baskets/10037134/","projectTitle":"Weighted Blankets, Markers, and Baskets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7712187_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637356977487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7712187"},{"teacherId":10389836,"projectId":9968988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through this project. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our speech-language therapy sessions for students in Pre-K through 2nd grade in both general education and self-contained classrooms.\r\n\r\nThe technology has been especially helpful in giving students engaging and accessible ways to learn. We have been using the iPad for programs such as Ultimate SLP, TouchChat AAC, and articulation and language apps. These tools allow students to practice speech and language skills in interactive ways while increasing motivation, participation, and turn-taking. For some of my students with limited verbal speech or emerging spoken language, the AAC features provide an important way to express themselves and participate more independently. \r\n\r\nThe books have also been wonderful. I incorporate reading into almost all of my therapy sessions, and the bilingual books have been especially valuable for my Spanish-speaking students by exposing them to literacy in their home language. Estrellita Donde Estas? has been a favorite. One special moment this year was seeing a student who once said, \"No book,\" now independently initiates the song we sing before reading together. Moments like that make this work incredibly rewarding.\r\n \r\nThe games and play materials have brought students together in joyful ways. Chutes and Ladders and Guess Who have been amazing for building turn-taking, asking questions, describing, and practicing social-pragmatic skills. The dolls have also made a big difference—one student now eagerly looks for the doll each session, which helps him engage with me and participate in therapy. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are learning to communicate while having fun, expressing themselves, and growing in confidence. Thank you for believing in them and helping provide tools that support their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1769451716549,"projectUrl":"project/play-books-and-aac-for-growing-communi/9968988/","projectTitle":"Play, Books, and AAC for Growing Communicators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ilcia (CF, Speech-Language Pathologist)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10389836"},{"teacherId":10231306,"projectId":9662901,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our library has become a joyful, welcoming space where students read with confidence and excitement. They love using reading buddies and character-book pairs to build fluency, make connections, and share stories with peers. The Dewey Decimal carpet helps them explore, organize, and navigate books independently. When the materials arrived, their excitement was immediate and contagious! Next, students will continue strengthening library skills, leading peer Storytimes, and growing as confident, curious readers.","fullyFundedDate":1765815106605,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-joy-of-reading-for-every-child/9662901/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Joy of Reading for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Khulud Khudur (Dr. K)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231306_orig.png?crop=1190,1190,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756564206530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231306"},{"teacherId":9459667,"projectId":9540775,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Ready, Set, Organize! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my speech-language therapy space.\r\n\r\nAs a Speech-Language Pathologist, I work with students across multiple grade levels, ability levels, and communication needs. Because therapy sessions are often short and highly individualized, organization is critical. The five-tier desk tray organizer allows me to sort materials by skill area (articulation, language, social communication, AAC, etc.) and by group. This means I can quickly transition between students and maximize every minute of therapy time.\r\n\r\nThe mesh zipper pouches have been especially helpful for organizing student-specific materials. Many of my students benefit from having consistent, clearly contained resources—visual supports, cue cards, mini books, and task materials—ready for them each session. \r\n\r\nA well-organized environment reduces cognitive overload and supports clearer thinking and communication. I've noticed smoother transitions, increased independence, and greater engagement during sessions.","fullyFundedDate":1764605787623,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-organize/9540775/","projectTitle":"Ready Set Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9459667"},{"teacherId":6436620,"projectId":9747558,"letterContent":"Your generous donation supported my student's understanding of the passage of time and the importance of agriculture in our economy and the labor-intensive efforts characters experienced in Esperanza's Rising. The book's chapters are identified by different fruit and vegetable growing seasons. We planted our tulips in November, and the children are anxious to see their spring blooms. Two hundred bulbs were planted by about eighty students. Most of my students live in the heart of the city and this has been their first gardening experience. \r\n\r\nOne comment that warms my heart came from one of my fifth-grade students. He said, \"I will be able to see our tulips bloom every year because I live right down the street and walk past to go to the grocery store.\" Another student is looking forward to showing her mom exactly where she planted her red tulips. She said, \"Esperanza had a hard job, planting takes work and knowing when and how to plant to get results.\" After our planting project was completed, I purchased some bulbs and glass containers. I stored the bulbs in a cold dark place and am now putting them in glass containers so my students will be able to take some home over spring break to their families.","fullyFundedDate":1761743914187,"projectUrl":"project/blossoming-into-the-school-year/9747558/","projectTitle":"Blossoming Into The School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6436620_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635456798049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6436620"},{"teacherId":1517776,"projectId":9512980,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donations that helped fund essential materials for our classroom — including flexible seating options, fidgets, and a color printer. Your support has made a remarkable difference in the way my students learn, focus, and express themselves each day.\r\nThe flexible seating options, such as stools, cushions, and wobble seats, have transformed our classroom into a space where students can take ownership of how they learn best. I've noticed greater engagement and comfort during lessons. The fidgets have been especially beneficial for students who need sensory input to maintain focus, allowing them to feel more confident and included. Students are always excited at the start of each lesson as they now have the option for a seat that works best for them and a fidget that will help them maintain focus. With your support I was also able to provide students with many fidget options available to them in other classroom spaces. \r\nAdditionally, the color printer has opened creative opportunities for both me and my students. We can now create vibrant visual aids, print colorful projects, and bring learning to life in new and exciting ways that were not possible before.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and commitment to supporting education. Your generosity is helping to create a dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment — one that truly meets the diverse needs of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758843689941,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-comfy-and-cozy/9512980/","projectTitle":"Making learning comfy and cozy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Krummert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1517776_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453740490646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mattkrummert"},{"teacherId":7712187,"projectId":6490001,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity in supporting our DonorsChoose project. While this project was completed several years ago, the impact of your donation is still very much present in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe baskets and poufs you helped provide remain staples in our learning space. They're used daily to keep materials accessible and to create cozy, comfortable areas where students can read, work, and feel at home in the classroom. It's been wonderful to see how these items continue to support students year after year!\r\n\r\nYour support helped build a classroom environment that lasts, and I'm incredibly grateful for the care behind your donation. 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