{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hamilton Elementary Middle School 236","outOfStateSupporters":40.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9950135,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous donation of storage bins to my classroom. It may not sound glamorous, but in the world of education, storage bins are basically superheroes in disguise.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, our supplies had a unique system we like to call \"organized chaos.\" Markers wandered freely. Glue sticks formed small communities. Papers mysteriously multiplied. Thanks to you, everything now has a proper home—and we can actually find it!\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping us create a more organized, calm, and functional learning space for our students. And as every teacher knows, fewer lost materials means more time for learning (and fewer dramatic searches for the missing scissors).\r\n\r\nThank you for making my classroom an even better place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1766889855778,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solutions-to-support-learning/9950135/","projectTitle":"Storage Solutions to Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9950055,"letterContent":"We wanted to send you a huge thank you for your generous donation of board games and chess sets to our after-school clubs. Because of you, our students are now debating strategy instead of screen time—and plotting checkmates instead of mischief!\r\n\r\nThe chess sets have already inspired some very serious \"grandmasters in training,\" complete with intense concentration faces and dramatic whispers of \"Check.\" Meanwhile, the board games are bringing out teamwork, laughter, and just the right amount of friendly competition.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, your donation is helping students build critical thinking skills, patience, sportsmanship, and friendships that extend well beyond the final move. You've truly helped us create a space where learning and laughter go hand in hand.","fullyFundedDate":1766886438166,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-clubs-for-all/9950055/","projectTitle":"After School Clubs For ALL!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9807699,"letterContent":"What can you build with pipe-cleaners, masking tape, some cardboard, and a whole bunch of googly eyes? Almost anything if you put your mind to it!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our makerspace is stocked with the supplies students need to turn their ideas into reality—whether they are designing prototypes, building models, experimenting with textures and colors, or creating imaginative works of art. These materials do more than fill shelves; they fuel curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and build confidence as students bring their visions to life.\r\n\r\nEvery project completed in our makerspace represents creativity in action and a student who feels empowered to explore, design, and learn through doing. \r\n\r\nYour contribution is making a huge difference every day for my students - thank you for all you have done to support my amazing students!","fullyFundedDate":1766886439187,"projectUrl":"project/our-stem-era/9807699/","projectTitle":"Our STEM Era","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9962101,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Green Club and for donating litter-picker tools for our students. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in empowering our young environmental leaders.\r\n\r\nWith their new tools in hand, students have eagerly taken part in campus and neighborhood clean-up efforts. Not only are they helping keep our community beautiful, but they are also learning valuable lessons about environmental stewardship, responsibility, and teamwork. The excitement and pride they feel while making a visible impact is truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThanks for supporting our students, and our school sustainability goals. Your donation really brought a great new set of resources to our students and they are definitely excited to have them!","fullyFundedDate":1766725819542,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-clubs-are-for-everyone/9962101/","projectTitle":"After School Clubs Are for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9762748,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our STEM after-school program for our littlest learners! Because of you, our young learners have access to hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nStudents have been busy building imaginative structures with Magna-Tiles and designing moving creations with K'NEX. Through these activities, they are not only having fun—they're developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and early engineering concepts. Watching them experiment, redesign, and proudly share their creations has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYou are helping us nurture a love of science, technology, engineering, and math at an age when curiosity is at its peak. The impact of your generosity extends far beyond the classroom—it's building the foundation for lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for all you have done to bring these amazing resources to my students - you're making a big impact!","fullyFundedDate":1764695754123,"projectUrl":"project/be-a-stemvp/9762748/","projectTitle":"Be a STEMvp","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9703483,"letterContent":"What makes a school a great place to learn? The teachers? The materials? The curriculum? Maybe the building and grounds? What about unique opportunities?\r\nOr, maybe it's all of it! \r\nYour donation allowed us to engage more students in our after school opportunities by creating two entirely new clubs: Scrabble Club and 24-Game Club. Our Scrabble students were appreciative (21 points), ecstatic (12 points), and engaged (10 points). And our 24-Game Club members are quickly developing into the fastest mathematicians around! These clubs are a crucial part of the puzzle of being everything we can be for our students and families - and it really makes a big difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nThe bottom line: our students had more opportunities this year, and it's thanks to your donation. Thank you for your support - it means the world to me and to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758048290009,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-club-fun/9703483/","projectTitle":"After-School Club Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9681524,"letterContent":"Your donation brought a bunch of key resources to my students' fingertips - and from there, they took over! My students have been able to do so much creating this year - from homemade musical instruments that demonstrated pitch, to model K'NEX cars that helped students understand friction and inertia - and it's all thanks to your donation. \r\nI love allowing students to develop their understanding of a given topic through exploration and trial and error building. This allows students to really connect with the content and make their own meaning, instead of listening to what someone else did. Students love it, too - and it makes science and social studies all the more engaging when we have the materials to make it happen.\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom and my students - it really makes a huge difference!","fullyFundedDate":1757511214468,"projectUrl":"project/stem-belongs-in-the-classroom/9681524/","projectTitle":"STEM Belongs in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":556953,"projectId":9416250,"letterContent":"Receiving the chair sacks, My First \"Big\" Pencils, headphones, watercolors, and Colors of the World crayons has made an incredible difference in our classroom thanks to your generosity. These materials have already become a daily part of our learning environment and are helping my students feel more confident, organized, and excited about school.\r\n\r\nThe chair sacks have helped our classroom stay organized and efficient—students now have all their materials within reach, which means smoother transitions and more time spent learning. The \"big\" pencils are a perfect fit for my emerging writers, giving them the grip and control they need to practice letters successfully. The headphones have become essential during math and literacy centers, allowing students to focus on learning apps without distractions. The watercolors and Colors of the World crayons are being used during art integration projects, giving students the tools to express themselves creatively and represent their unique identities.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly empowered my students. Thank you for believing in them and helping create a classroom where they feel seen, supported, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1754162872437,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-for-success/9416250/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp556953_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470342544172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/556953"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9122248,"letterContent":"What (or perhaps, Who) is Dash? Dash is an amazing little robot that students control through block-chain coding - and I just can't tell you how much fun Dash is!\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love our Dash robots and can barely be pulled away once they have started a Dash challenge. While they may feel like they are playing, they are actually building a knowledge set which will help them throughout their lives. From the actual block-chain coding knowledge to soft-skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and critical-thinking, Dash really does it all. \r\n\r\nThank you for donating and bringing this amazing resource into my students' hands - you are making a big difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1746565838705,"projectUrl":"project/kids-coding-club/9122248/","projectTitle":"Kids Coding Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":9398702,"projectId":9394563,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new Social Emotional Learning space has truly transformed our classroom community! My students now have a calm, welcoming area where they can take a break, reflect, and practice strategies to manage their emotions and build positive relationships.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new space, their reactions were priceless. They immediately noticed the soft lighting, cozy seating, and mindfulness tools, and several students said, \"It feels so peaceful in here!\" One student even shared, \"This is my favorite spot — it helps me calm down when I'm upset.\" Moments like that show just how much this space means to them.\r\nWe've been using the SEL space as part of our daily routine — students visit it to journal, use sensory tools, or simply take a mindful moment before returning to class ready to learn. It's helped improve focus, reduce conflicts, and create a stronger sense of community among the students.\r\nOur next step is to build on this momentum by introducing weekly reflection circles and goal-setting activities, where students will use the space to practice empathy, teamwork, and self-awareness. This project has planted the seeds for lasting emotional growth and resilience.\r\nThank you for giving my students a safe place to grow — not just academically, but emotionally and socially. Your support has made a lasting difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1750100538348,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-diversity-for-a-social-em/9394563/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Diversity for a Social Emotional Learning Safe Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742817580385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398702"},{"teacherId":9398702,"projectId":9709485,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Unity Day at Hamilton Elementary Middle School #236 was a success! All students (including middle school) enjoyed sharing and wearing their orange to unite and stand up against bullying as a commUNITY. Your donation and support made this a success. We appreciate you. Thanks to your incredible support, our Unity Day: Stand Up Against Bullying project was a huge success! My students and I used the new resources to create a powerful and memorable experience centered around kindness, empathy, and inclusion.\r\nOn Unity Day, our classroom was a sea of bright orange — students proudly wore their shirts and accessories to show that we stand together against bullying. The excitement in the room was contagious! Many students shared personal stories and reflections about what it means to be kind, brave, and supportive of one another. One student said, \"Wearing orange made me feel like I was part of something big — like we were all standing up for each other.\"\r\nWith the materials you helped provide, we were able to make posters, kindness chains, and reflection journals that sparked deep conversations about respect and compassion. It was inspiring to watch students collaborate and lift each other up, using their creativity to spread positive messages throughout the school.\r\nOur next step is to continue our kindness campaign by developing a \"Kindness Wall\" where students can post uplifting notes to one another all year long. We're also planning to integrate more social-emotional learning activities that reinforce empathy and teamwork in everyday situations.\r\nYour generosity made this day — and the lasting lessons from it — possible. Thank you for helping our students find their voices, celebrate unity, and stand strong together against bullying.","fullyFundedDate":1758636797816,"projectUrl":"project/hawks-unite-against-bullying/9709485/","projectTitle":"Hawks Unite Against Bullying","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742817580385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398702"},{"teacherId":3296606,"projectId":9587388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom technology project! We are beyond grateful for the two Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids tablets and the multi-device charging station you made possible.\r\n\r\nThe tablets have been such an incredible addition to our learning centers. My students love using them during small groups for interactive literacy and math games that build skills in a fun, engaging way. They've also been a wonderful tool for story time, letter and sound recognition, and even social-emotional learning videos.\r\n\r\nThe charging station has made it so easy to keep everything organized and ready for use — no more tangled cords or dead batteries! It helps our classroom run smoothly and ensures that every student gets a turn to explore and learn with our new technology.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our daily routines and brought so much excitement to our classroom. 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