{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Halle Hewetson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9310929,"projectId":10283466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom and for helping us bring a 3D printer into our learning environment! We absolutely love our printer and have already seen such a positive difference in our students' behavior and motivation. The printer allows us to create small, personalized rewards that students can earn for demonstrating positive behaviors, staying focused, completing their work, and meeting classroom expectations. Students are excited to see the different items we create, and having something tangible to work toward has encouraged many of them to work harder and take greater pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this technology especially exciting is that our students get to see an idea become something real right before their eyes. They love watching the printer create different toys, figures, and classroom items layer by layer. Some students have become especially interested in the printing process and look forward to seeing what we will make next. For our students who benefit from positive reinforcement and hands-on learning, the 3D printer has been a fun and meaningful way to encourage engagement, build confidence, and celebrate their successes. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for giving our students access to a technology that makes learning and positive behavior even more exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1779406457833,"projectUrl":"project/printing-positive-choices/10283466/","projectTitle":"Printing Positive Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9310929_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699679266025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9310929"},{"teacherId":5678841,"projectId":8002569,"letterContent":"Donors Choose Project Impact: Writing Our Way Through Math\r\n\r\nHow did this project impact your students' learning?\r\nThis project helped my sixth-grade students understand that mathematics is not only about getting the correct answer—it is also about being able to explain how and why an answer makes sense. The writing materials provided through this project gave students opportunities to organize their mathematical thinking, show their steps, use math vocabulary, and explain their reasoning in complete sentences. Writing has been especially valuable when students work collaboratively because they can compare strategies and learn different ways to communicate the same mathematical idea.\r\n\r\nWhat were you able to accomplish in your teaching because of the materials provided?\r\nBecause of these materials, I have been able to incorporate writing into our daily math instruction in a more consistent and engaging way. Students use the materials for math journals, problem-solving activities, sentence frames, collaborative Kagan activities, reflections, and written explanations of their strategies. Rather than simply writing an answer such as \"144,\" students are encouraged to explain, \"I divided each dimension by the fractional unit length to determine how many cubes fit. Then I multiplied the number of cubes in each dimension to find the total.\" This allows me to see students' thinking and identify misconceptions that might not be visible from an answer alone.\r\n\r\nThe materials have also supported my multilingual learners and students who need additional scaffolding. Sentence starters, vocabulary supports, and opportunities to draw and write about mathematics help students develop both their mathematical understanding and academic language.\r\n\r\nA Special Thank-You to An Anonymous Supporter!\r\nI would especially like to thank An Anonymous Supporter for investing in my students and our classroom. Your contribution has helped us create a learning environment where students are encouraged to think, write, explain, and defend their mathematical ideas.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, a pencil and a piece of paper can become much more than school supplies—they become tools students use to make their mathematical thinking visible. Thank you for helping my students develop confidence not only as mathematicians, but also as communicators and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1699276123707,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-stuff/8002569/","projectTitle":"The \"Write\" Stuff","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5678841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534109619665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msminale"},{"teacherId":9310929,"projectId":10007763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my After School All Stars dance students. Your generosity helped create an experience that made my students feel proud, confident, and connected to their culture. Many of my students look forward to dance class because it gives them a place where they feel successful, valued, and celebrated. Because of your support, they were able to perform in personalized shirts and materials that made them feel like a true team during their Polynesian dance performance.\r\n\r\nThe Epson printer, sublimation ink, sublimation paper, and heat press allowed us to create customized items for students that reflected both their hard work and cultural pride. Students were excited to see their names and team designs on their shirts, which increased their engagement and sense of responsibility. The process also encouraged creativity, teamwork, and perseverance as students learned how designs are created and transferred onto materials through a multi-step process.\r\n\r\nYour donation made a lasting impact far beyond the performance itself. These supplies continue to help students build confidence, motivation, and pride in themselves and their culture. For many students, having something personalized specifically for them creates a sense of belonging and accomplishment that cannot be replaced. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create meaningful experiences they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768229192369,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-every-ability/10007763/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for Every Ability","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9310929_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699679266025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9310929"},{"teacherId":471867,"projectId":8960720,"letterContent":"The galaxy projectors have completely transformed the atmosphere in our classroom. They help create a calm, focused environment where students can really use their imagination while working on art projects.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the lights during our space-themed lessons, and students are more engaged and excited to create. The movement and colors make the room feel immersive, which helps students connect more deeply to what they're making.\r\n\r\nWhat excites them most is how the room actually changes—it doesn't feel like a regular classroom anymore. One student said it felt like \"we're inside the art.\"\r\n\r\nI've especially noticed that some of my more hesitant or quiet students have really connected with this. They seem more relaxed, more focused, and more willing to participate when the environment feels creative and different.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing this experience to our classroom—it's making a real difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1733282227920,"projectUrl":"project/3-2-1-blast-off-into-another-galaxy-p/8960720/","projectTitle":"3, 2, 1, Blast Off Into Another Galaxy Part 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kiczek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp471867_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506725257039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akiczek"},{"teacherId":471867,"projectId":10048279,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when the materials arrived—it felt like a fresh start in our art room. They jumped right in using the new paintbrushes and quickly adapted to the organized, color-coded systems.\r\n\r\nStudents are now taking more care with their work, sharing materials responsibly, and staying more focused. One student even said, \"This feels like a real art studio,\" which really stuck with me.\r\n\r\nThe backpacks are also making a difference, giving students the chance to continue creating at home and share their work with their families.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible—your support is making an impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1770676655400,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-for-every-artist/10048279/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools for Every Artist","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kiczek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp471867_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506725257039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akiczek"},{"teacherId":3232289,"projectId":9996974,"letterContent":"My student's second semester has been made much better thanks to the support provided by you.\r\n\r\nThey use their 'desk' pockets, as we call the remote control holders. They stow their pens, highlighters and dry erase markers at fingertips reach.\r\n\r\nThe little deoderants have already been requested by more than one student that forgot to apply theirs that morning.\r\n\r\nOften, the beginning of school is exciting and fun, but the beginning of the second semester can feel a bit dull.\r\n\r\nHaving fresh supplies to start a 'fresh' new year was very motivating for our students.\r\nThank you for ensuring these students have had a great end to their elementary experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768923666125,"projectUrl":"project/super-second-semester-success/9996974/","projectTitle":"Super Second Semester Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3232289_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y414&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724379749915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terri"},{"teacherId":3232289,"projectId":9586722,"letterContent":"My 'big' kids absolutely loved the cool space themed room. I had one very calm child that completely lost it when I first turned on the cloud lights. He gasped, squealed and grabbed his mouth.\r\n\r\nThough they are the 'big guys' on campus, these are still children and it was so awesome to be able to create an environment that was fun and exciting to them, without seeming too babyish.\r\n\r\nWithout you, this year would have been far less fun for these students. With your support, they have had a 5th grade room worth remembering fondly.","fullyFundedDate":1755912468664,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-the-coolest-5th-graders-in-the-ga/9586722/","projectTitle":"We Are the Coolest 5th Graders in the Galaxy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3232289_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y414&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724379749915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terri"},{"teacherId":8123589,"projectId":10000197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project. The writing stations and learning stations you provided have made a huge difference for my kindergartners. My students are excited to practice letter formation, handwriting, and early writing skills in fun, hands-on ways. They love rotating through the stations, using the materials, and showing pride in their work. These resources have helped make writing time more engaging and meaningful for every child.\r\n\r\nThe vacuum cleaner has also been a wonderful addition to our classroom. Kindergarten classrooms can get messy quickly with paper scraps, crayons, and daily learning activities. Having a classroom vacuum helps us keep our room clean, organized, and ready to learn each day. My students are learning the importance of taking care of their classroom environment and working together to keep it tidy.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have a welcoming space where they can learn, create, and grow. We are so grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for believing in our classroom and our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1768179092800,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-writers/10000197/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8123589_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699250951734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8123589"},{"teacherId":548262,"projectId":10005852,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you all for your generous donations to my classroom. The students we're very happy to see and use the supplies. The whiteboards, markers, and erasers will make a meaningful difference in our daily learning experience. These supplies will help create a more engaging and interactive environment for my students. This will allow lessons to come to life in a more clear and organized way. Your support is truly appreciated. Thank you so much for your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1768711397006,"projectUrl":"project/ms-k-johnsons-blooming-flowers/10005852/","projectTitle":"Ms. K. Johnson's Blooming Flowers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/548262"},{"teacherId":3567661,"projectId":10002798,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your kindness, ALWAYS. With the new laptop we are able to do our small group lesson together. I teach a Focus Language Study group which is composed of all English language learners who have been in the country for less than two years. We use a lot of visuals like pictures and videos and being able to have access to these quickly and closely has been amazing. The students are now reading, writing, and speaking in English with the help of sentence starters. We began doing presentations where the students will record themselves describing and talking about themselves and we will be using the laptop to show our presentations to other students. This has been a great asset to our small group instruction. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768337828160,"projectUrl":"project/click-and-learn/10002798/","projectTitle":"Click and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3567661_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460142091384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3567661"},{"teacherId":9352972,"projectId":9997879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! My students have been elated to come to the small group and sit on their special, colorful stools to learn. They are having so much fun at their colorful stations, they forget that they are actually learning. When they arrive in the classroom, their first questions are about what they will be doing in stations today and who their partner will be. They can't wait to practice what they have learned in class. It is exciting for me to see them happy to come to school to learn. Seeing the bright colors in their stations keeps them interested and on task which helps their skills improve. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768151061838,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-stations/9997879/","projectTitle":"Colorful Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ennon-Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352972"},{"teacherId":9056364,"projectId":10002633,"letterContent":"Technology has become a meaningful part of how my students learn each day, especially in a primary classroom where engagement and accessibility are so important. Using tools like interactive lessons, digital visuals, and student-friendly platforms, I am able to bring concepts to life in ways that go beyond traditional instruction. For example, students can listen to text, watch short videos, and interact with content, which supports a range of learning styles, especially for early readers and English learners. It also allows me to check for understanding in real time, adjust instruction quickly, and provide immediate feedback, helping students stay on track and feel successful.\r\nWhat excites my students most about this new technology is how interactive and hands-on it feels. They are not just passive learners, they are actively participating, creating, and exploring. Whether they are responding to questions, engaging in collaborative activities, or using creative tools to show their thinking, the technology gives them a sense of ownership over their learning. There is a noticeable increase in motivation and focus, especially during lessons that integrate movement, visuals, and student choice.\r\nI have seen particular growth in students who may have previously struggled to stay engaged or express their understanding. Some of my quieter students feel more confident sharing their ideas through digital responses, while others who need more support benefit from features like audio directions and visual scaffolds. Students who thrive with movement and interaction also respond positively, as the technology allows for more dynamic and flexible learning experiences. 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