{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harding Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5271038,"projectId":10173598,"letterContent":"My heart is so full thinking back on our \"Glow Into Second Grade\" celebration. My Firsties absolutely loved it! Seeing their excitement and happiness as we celebrated everything they had accomplished throughout first grade made the day incredibly special.\r\n\r\nI am so thankful that, through the generosity of our families and the matching donations from the Chuck Lorre Foundation and General Motors, this project became a reality. Your support allowed me to create a memorable celebration for my students as they closed one chapter and prepared to begin another.\r\n\r\nNow that my Firsties are in second grade, it means so much to me to know that they still remember their time in first grade so fondly. They still talk about the experiences we shared, the fun we had, and the memories we created together. As their teacher, I could not ask for a greater gift than knowing that their first-grade year holds a special place in their hearts.\r\n\r\nThank you to everyone who helped make these moments possible. Your generosity went far beyond funding a project—you helped create memories that my students continue to carry with them.","fullyFundedDate":1778033435737,"projectUrl":"project/glowing-into-second-grade-science-memo/10173598/","projectTitle":"Glowing Into Second Grade: Science, Memories, and Light","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ureña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5271038_orig.png?crop=1181,1181,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630456126333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-urena"},{"teacherId":5271038,"projectId":10174155,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported our DonorsChoose project, and to iHeartRadio and The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation for generously matching donations and helping make our project possible.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, I was able to secure 15 Marshies for my Fabulous Firsties! My students are so excited about the opportunity to earn their very own Marshie to take home. Their excitement and motivation have already made this project so special.\r\n\r\nI'm hoping to add just a few more Marshies so that every student in our class has the opportunity to earn one and bring a little piece of our classroom home with them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom, supporting my students, and helping make learning even more exciting and meaningful for my Fabulous Firsties. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778000015067,"projectUrl":"project/a-marshie-for-every-fabulous-firstie/10174155/","projectTitle":"A Marshie for Every Fabulous Firstie","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ureña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5271038_orig.png?crop=1181,1181,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630456126333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-urena"},{"teacherId":5271038,"projectId":9972675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping bring meaningful learning experiences to my classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I was able to purchase wonderful resources for my Fabulous Firsties through Teachers Pay Teachers. These materials helped me create engaging, hands-on lessons that truly made a difference. My students made festive hats to welcome spring, explored the layers of the Earth, and learned about the rock cycle through interactive activities.\r\n\r\nHaving access to these resources allows me to bring in high-quality ideas that I can adapt, expand, and make even more meaningful for my students. It gives me the flexibility to meet their needs while creating lessons that are visual, creative, and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour support brings curiosity, joy, and deeper learning into my classroom every single day. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766808613846,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom-resources-that-inspir/9972675/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom Resources That Inspire Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ureña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5271038_orig.png?crop=1181,1181,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630456126333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-urena"},{"teacherId":5271038,"projectId":9973395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible for my classroom. Because of your generosity, my Fabulous Firsties were able to bring their learning to life in meaningful and memorable ways.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials from this project, my students created their own clay fossils, connecting directly to our science learning about dinosaurs and the history of the Earth. They were also able to create detailed dinosaur art using the paper provided, allowing their creativity and understanding to shine through their work.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these supplies helped keep our classroom clean, organized, and ready for learning every single day. Having the proper cleaning materials allowed us to maintain a safe and comfortable environment, especially in a first-grade classroom where students spend so much time learning together on the carpet.\r\n\r\nYour support made a real difference. It allowed me to focus on teaching and creating engaging, hands-on experiences instead of worrying about supplies. Most importantly, it gave my students opportunities to explore, create, and grow during such an important time in their development.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and in our classroom. 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Their joy and engagement during these moments are always so special to witness.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing essential art supplies into our classroom. Because of your generosity, my Fabulous Firsties are able to explore colors, textures, and new ideas in meaningful ways. Art has become a calming and empowering space for many of my students, allowing them to focus, express themselves, and shine in their own unique way.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and kindness. You are helping create a classroom where creativity thrives and every child feels proud of what they can create.","fullyFundedDate":1765302192612,"projectUrl":"project/painting-joy-expanding-creative-opportu/9741252/","projectTitle":"Painting Joy: Expanding Creative Opportunities for My Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ureña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5271038_orig.png?crop=1181,1181,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630456126333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-urena"},{"teacherId":5271038,"projectId":9845917,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly thankful for the generosity and support that made our Ancient Egypt learning experience so special. My Fabulous Firsties absolutely loved this unit and could not stop talking about how much fun they were having while learning through hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students were able to travel back in time through creativity. They designed Egyptian-inspired headdresses and collars, created colorful art, and proudly wrote their names in hieroglyphics on real papyrus paper. These experiences helped them understand that history is not just something you read about, it is something you can see, feel, and create.\r\n\r\nThank you to our amazing student families for your continued generosity, to Scarborough & Tweed for your generous donation, and to The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for matching all donations and making this project possible. 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Most of all, they were so proud of what they created.\r\n\r\nA huge thank you to Ripple for matching donations, to my fellow teachers who donated, to my students' families, and to all of the generous supporters who made this project possible. This experience truly could not have happened without you. You helped create a moment of joy, confidence, and meaningful learning that my students will never forget.","fullyFundedDate":1758124041450,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-magic-with-3d-pens/9420287/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Magic with 3D Pens!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ureña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5271038_orig.png?crop=1181,1181,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630456126333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-urena"},{"teacherId":5271038,"projectId":9817389,"letterContent":"This project was funded by me and made possible thanks to the generous matching donations from the DonorsChoose Community, and it came at the perfect time right before winter break.\r\n\r\nWith the help of an amazing parent volunteer, our classroom carpets have been deep-cleaned, and the before-and-after difference is incredible. My first graders spend most of their day on these carpets for reading, math, morning meetings, and calming moments, so keeping them clean truly matters.\r\n\r\nNow that I have access to this machine, I can clean our carpets regularly instead of waiting until summer. Clean carpets may seem small, but they make a big difference in our students' health, comfort, and pride in their classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping keep our learning space safe, cozy, and full of joy. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1764643727975,"projectUrl":"project/clean-carpets-keeping-our-learning-spac/9817389/","projectTitle":"Clean Carpets: Keeping Our Learning Space Fresh and Safe!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ureña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5271038_orig.png?crop=1181,1181,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630456126333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-urena"},{"teacherId":5271038,"projectId":9651257,"letterContent":"I wanted to share an update now that we've been able to put many of our new supplies to good use!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we've already used the cardstock for math projects, Thanksgiving art, and for creating hats for our 50th- and 67th-day celebrations. The laminating sheets have helped us protect student work so it can last throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe other supplies in this project will continue to support our daily routines and creativity. Lanyards will help students keep their QR codes accessible during reading academy rotations. Mixed media paper, alphabet beads, and highlighters will give students the tools they need for hands-on STEAM learning. \r\n\r\nThe wireless presenter is another small but powerful tool. It allows me to present materials efficiently, keep lessons flowing smoothly, and give students opportunities to lead and share their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my Fabulous Firsties. 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