{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Halle Hewetson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2519646,"projectId":9992462,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a clean, organized, and ready-to-learn environment where my students can truly thrive. From the moment the new materials arrived, their excitement was undeniable—they were eager to explore, use, and take ownership of their learning space. Simple routines like cleaning up, organizing supplies, and transitioning between activities have become smoother and more meaningful. One of my favorite moments was watching students proudly use the new tools during our math centers, working independently and helping one another stay focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed us to build stronger habits around responsibility, independence, and respect for our classroom. My students are not only learning academics, but also life skills as they take pride in keeping their environment clean and welcoming. It has created a sense of calm and structure that supports all learners, especially during small group instruction and hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these materials to support our daily learning routines, small group rotations, and collaborative projects. As we move into new units, students will be able to apply what they've learned in an environment that promotes focus, creativity, and confidence. Your support has made a lasting impact, and I am so grateful for the role you've played in helping my students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768142544141,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-clean-ready-to-learn-classro/9992462/","projectTitle":"Creating a Clean, Ready-to-Learn Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2519646_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486090080621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2519646"},{"teacherId":8359496,"projectId":10000800,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to continue learning with the materials they need every single day. While many donors are familiar with technology at home, in the classroom, tools like laminating materials and organized supply systems play a huge role in learning. By laminating station activities and reusable materials, students are able to engage in hands-on, collaborative learning experiences again and again. This not only makes learning more interactive, but also allows me to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all learners in a more meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been having fresh, accessible supplies and structured materials that make learning feel engaging and manageable. Whether they are working in small groups, rotating through stations, or independently practicing skills, these resources have helped create a smooth, organized environment where they can focus on learning instead of worrying about missing or worn-out supplies. There is a noticeable increase in student confidence and independence because everything they need is readily available.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who previously struggled with staying engaged have especially benefited from these updates. With clear, reusable materials and organized systems, they are more willing to participate, stay on task, and take pride in their work. Your support has truly made a difference in creating a classroom where all students feel prepared, supported, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for helping us continue strong through the second semester!","fullyFundedDate":1768168883617,"projectUrl":"project/supply-restock-for-2nd-semester/10000800/","projectTitle":"Supply Restock for 2nd Semester","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buntjer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359496_orig.jpg?crop=1663,1663,x665,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663616285499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359496"},{"teacherId":5589822,"projectId":9991264,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. Thanks to your donations, we were able to purchase letter magnets, letter tiles, and a variety of other materials that have made a meaningful impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials have quickly become an essential part of our daily routine. During literacy centers, students use the letter magnets and tiles to build words and create simple sentences. This hands-on experience helps them strengthen their understanding of letter sounds, spelling patterns, and sentence structure in a way that is both engaging and developmentally appropriate.\r\n\r\nIn addition, these resources have been incredibly valuable during our differentiated reading groups. Students are able to manipulate letters to practice decoding, build new words, and explore language at their individual learning levels. This has allowed me to better support each child's unique needs and help them grow as confident readers and writers.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials have sparked excitement and curiosity in my students. They are eager to learn, collaborate, and take risks as they explore language in a tangible way. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where students feel supported and inspired.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom. Your support truly matters and is appreciated more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1768078948858,"projectUrl":"project/building-little-readers-one-sound-at-a-t/9991264/","projectTitle":"Building Little Readers One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5589822_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532895159399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5589822"},{"teacherId":8167648,"projectId":10005499,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your generous donation. Your donation has made it possible for my students to do scientific experiments that allowed them to build volcanoes, recreate the solar system, and movie snow.\r\n \r\nFor many of my students, the access to build is not always available. Many have only watched experiments as observers. Because of your donation each of my students had the opportunity to explore science as a junior scientist. The day I received and opened up the boxes, excitement filled the air. It became hard to choose which experiment to do first. I took a poll, and volcanoes was the one everyone voted to do first. It was amazing to see the students work as a team in building the mold for their volcanoes and then came the eruptions. Some chose pop rocks, while others used soap to make it fizzle more. The eruption was done outside and gained an audience from other students outside of our class. \r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our class. Thank you for giving my students the chance to experience being junior scientists. We could not have done so without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768182562420,"projectUrl":"project/steam-junior-scientists-making-new-disco/10005499/","projectTitle":"STEAM Junior Scientists Making New Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8167648_orig.jpg?crop=1728,1728,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636006074919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8167648"},{"teacherId":5633795,"projectId":9999578,"letterContent":"The materials provided through this project: markers, Expo markers, crayons, laminating sheets, and cleaning supplies, have made a meaningful difference in our classroom each day. While these items may seem simple, they are essential tools that support hands-on learning and help create an environment where students can actively engage with lessons.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors may use similar supplies at home, but in our classroom, they are used with purpose to strengthen understanding and participation. Students use markers and crayons to visualize their thinking, solve problems, and express their ideas creatively. Writing with Expo markers allows for quick practice, immediate feedback, and the freedom to try again without fear of making mistakes. Laminated materials give students repeated opportunities to practice important skills, building confidence through repetition and consistency.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is having access to materials they can use regularly and independently. Something as simple as choosing colors to complete an assignment or writing on a personal whiteboard makes learning feel more interactive and fun. These tools help transform lessons from passive activities into engaging experiences where every student can participate.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from these materials. Some who were hesitant to share their work are more willing to participate when they can write, erase, and try again. Others who learn best through visuals and creativity have found new ways to demonstrate their understanding. Additionally, maintaining a clean classroom with disinfecting wipes helps ensure a safe, comfortable space where students can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students have the tools they need to fully engage, express themselves, and grow as confident learners every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768165880211,"projectUrl":"project/help-mrs-satras-students-be-great/9999578/","projectTitle":"Help Mrs. Satras' Students Be Great!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Satras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5633795_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633405489336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5633795"},{"teacherId":1624752,"projectId":9397171,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful to the generous donors who have supported our classroom by providing wobble stools and organizational drawers. The wobble stools give my students the freedom to move while they learn, helping them stay focused and engaged during lessons. The organizational drawers have made a huge difference in keeping our classroom materials neat, accessible, and ready for learning. Your kindness has truly helped create a more comfortable, organized, and effective learning environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757423930200,"projectUrl":"project/smart-space-active-minds/9397171/","projectTitle":"Smart Space, Active Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1624752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529390308797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-a-luna"},{"teacherId":1624752,"projectId":9255705,"letterContent":"I want to start off by saying thank you so much for donating to our classroom. The VersaTiles are amazing and a great way for students to feel successful when they can check their own answers. The confidence I see in their faces is amazing and I feel it is giving them a self-confidence boost to work independently. \r\n\r\nBeing able to use these across all content areas, and with all grade levels allows me to keep the same hands-on activities, engagement level, \r\n\r\nThank you once again for supporting our classroom and supporting Nevada teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1746550420950,"projectUrl":"project/tile-by-tile-learning-in-style/9255705/","projectTitle":"Tile by Tile: Learning in Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1624752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529390308797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-a-luna"},{"teacherId":1624752,"projectId":9242801,"letterContent":"To start off, I wanted to say thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Our wobble stools are used every day during small group instruction. The kids were so excited to use them and love to wiggle around while they are working. \r\n\r\nWith the carts were able to keep our stations organized, and our work separated by grade level. My students take ownership of their supplies and it's funny to even watch them using the wobble stool as a table when they sit on the floor. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generous donation to our classroom project.","fullyFundedDate":1746787259044,"projectUrl":"project/versatility-wanted-help-us-do-it-all/9242801/","projectTitle":"Versatility Wanted: Help Us Do It All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1624752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529390308797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-a-luna"},{"teacherId":1624752,"projectId":10034727,"letterContent":"First of all, I wanted to say thank you so much for donating to our classroom project. My students were so excited when they saw the headphones and wanted to use them right away! So far I've been able to help my English language learners work through the program our district is currently using to help with learning English. It requires both a laptop and headphones with a microphone, so I've been able to support them by learning how to use the program by speaking into the microphone and feeling confident about their speaking, listening, writing, and reading. \r\n\r\nWe are working on a new project right now where they are writing about their families, so I look forward to seeing them transfer all the things that they're learning through the program into their writing. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for supporting classrooms and teachers in Nevada.","fullyFundedDate":1768765690196,"projectUrl":"project/powered-up-and-ready-to-learn/10034727/","projectTitle":"Powered Up and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1624752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529390308797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-a-luna"},{"teacherId":9356977,"projectId":9411746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing books for our library. Because of your generosity, our students have access to engaging, high-quality texts that truly spark curiosity and joy. Your support has allowed us to place books directly into the hands of children who are excited to read, explore new ideas, and see themselves reflected in stories.\r\n\r\nThese new books are already strengthening important literacy skills in our classroom. Students are practicing comprehension strategies such as making predictions, visualizing, identifying theme, and supporting their thinking with text evidence. We are also using the books to build vocabulary, develop fluency, and strengthen discussion skills. Reading in our classroom is active and engaging—students read independently, partner-read, participate in small-group discussions, and reflect on their thinking through written responses. The books you provided give us meaningful opportunities to model close reading and thoughtful conversation.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new titles. Some who were previously hesitant readers are now eager to pick up a book and share what they've discovered. I've seen students recommending books to classmates, discussing favorite characters, and even asking to take extra time to read. Watching their confidence grow has been such a gift. Your generosity has not only expanded our collection—it has strengthened our community of readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and in the power of literacy. Your kindness is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760105289697,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-horizons-empowering-students/9411746/","projectTitle":"Expanding Horizons: Empowering Students with Diverse Voices through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sharapan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356977_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699825959187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356977"},{"teacherId":9356977,"projectId":8312476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing books for our library. Because of your generosity, our students have access to engaging, high-quality texts that truly spark curiosity and joy. Your support has allowed us to place books directly into the hands of children who are excited to read, explore new ideas, and see themselves reflected in stories.\r\nThese new books are already strengthening important literacy skills in our classroom. Students are practicing comprehension strategies such as making predictions, visualizing, identifying theme, and supporting their thinking with text evidence. We are also using the books to build vocabulary, develop fluency, and strengthen discussion skills. Reading in our classroom is active and engaging—students read independently, partner-read, participate in small-group discussions, and reflect on their thinking through written responses. The books you provided give us meaningful opportunities to model close reading and thoughtful conversation.\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new titles. Some who were previously hesitant readers are now eager to pick up a book and share what they've discovered. I've seen students recommending books to classmates, discussing favorite characters, and even asking to take extra time to read. Watching their confidence grow has been such a gift. Your generosity has not only expanded our collection—it has strengthened our community of readers.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and in the power of literacy. Your kindness is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1713394183484,"projectUrl":"project/reading-about-our-world/8312476/","projectTitle":"Reading About Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sharapan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356977_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699825959187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356977"},{"teacherId":10403631,"projectId":10017366,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited when the new resources arrived! When I told them that generous donors had made it possible, several of them immediately said, \"That's so nice of them!\" and \"Please tell them thank you!\" It was such a heartwarming moment to see them recognize the kindness of others who care about their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been having reliable headphones for everyone. Before this donation, I often struggled to find working headphones, and it sometimes interrupted learning time. Now, students can smoothly transition into independent reading, listening centers, and online lessons without delays. It has truly made all of our lives easier and allows us to focus more on learning instead of troubleshooting equipment.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers have also made a huge difference. I no longer have to search for a working marker in the middle of a lesson! Students are able to actively participate, practice problems, and share their thinking without frustration. It keeps lessons moving and engagement high.\r\n\r\nCurrently, students are using the headphones during literacy centers and math intervention programs to build their reading fluency and strengthen foundational math skills. Our next steps include small group rotations where students will apply what they've practiced independently to collaborative problem-solving activities. 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