{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harmony School of Discovery - Houston","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6607372,"projectId":9519074,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support for my project \"Welcome Back 2 School\". The resources and materials donated have been very instrumental in the educational development of my students. I have been able to help students with supplies whose families aren't able to provide for them. In addition, I'm able to help students that might have misplaced or lost basic school supplies needed for everyday learning. You'd be surprised how many students forget pencils, paper, and notebooks! Being in position to help them in those moments mean a lot. It keeps the students from missing out on the lessons we are covering at that given time, without risking falling behind.\r\n\r\nStudents are relieved to know that they can come and get supplies from me. It keeps them from feeling embarrassed or left out. It's the simple things that have the biggest impact on students.","fullyFundedDate":1755740420510,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back-2-school/9519074/","projectTitle":"Welcome Back 2 School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6607372"},{"teacherId":6607372,"projectId":9574361,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support for my project \"Fun Time in Small Groups\". The resources and materials donated have been very instrumental in the educational development of my students. Students were thrilled to see the new privacy folders that are used during testing, small groups, individual time. The quotes and bold colors help promote positive vibes. In addition, they help motivate and encourage the students to do their best on their assignments. \r\n\r\nThe laminater machine, card stock, and expo markers also play a vital role in the classroom. They assist with making task cards and various activities to help increase the learning engagement of the students. All in all, of the supplies, are contributing to the students giving their all and being excited about learning. This was all made possible with your donation and support. We are extremely grateful and appreciative to you.","fullyFundedDate":1755735639301,"projectUrl":"project/fun-time-in-small-groups/9574361/","projectTitle":"Fun Time in Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6607372"},{"teacherId":6879379,"projectId":9600380,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity to my project, \"Books and More Books.\" Through your donation, you are helping me ignite a love for reading in all my students. As you know, most schools are having to give up their library space to add classrooms. This is the case with our school, also. Students no longer have a library to go to check out books. The free time for reading is left on the shoulders of the teachers.\r\nMy students love these books. They enjoy the graphic novels the most, particularly the boys. They really like the action and style in which the books are written. The novel sets are really a hit with the boys and girls. I am finding that the students are reading books cover to cover and reaching for the next book in the series. This free-time reading is building their vocabulary, understanding of the writer's purpose, and working towards a love of reading. Every English Language Arts teacher's goal!","fullyFundedDate":1758289009058,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-more-books/9600380/","projectTitle":"Books and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mary Alicia Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879379_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570712654272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6879379"},{"teacherId":6879379,"projectId":9357485,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity to my project, \"Graphic Novels.\" Through your donation, you are helping me ignite a love for reading in all my students. As you know, most schools are having to give up their library space to add classrooms. This is the case with our school, also. Students no longer have a library to go to check out books. The free time for reading is left on the shoulders of the teachers.\r\nMy students love these books. They enjoy the graphic novels the most, particularly the boys. They really like the action and style the books are written. Reading stamina is something students are missing. Test time requires students to read many passages, and because they don't have the reading stamina they need, many students give up before they are done with the passages. \r\nI hope that giving the students the books they are interested in, their stamina, and their love for reading will grow.","fullyFundedDate":1752786409675,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels/9357485/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mary Alicia Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879379_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570712654272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6879379"},{"teacherId":6879379,"projectId":9117610,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support in funding my project. My students love to show off their art projects, and this project helps us do this. My students are always excited to see their artwork displayed on the bulletin board.\r\nOf course, we can only display our pictures after we have sealed them in our laminating paper. Many people pass through our hallways, and their artwork would become damaged if not protected, so thank you.\r\nAll those worksheets we need to teach with require a lot of printer ink. Thank you for giving me the ink to help with the success of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746452083567,"projectUrl":"project/print-and-display/9117610/","projectTitle":"Print and Display","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mary Alicia Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879379_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570712654272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6879379"},{"teacherId":8672820,"projectId":9393988,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new classroom resources, their excitement was contagious. The colorful hand pointers and pastel border trim brightened our walls and bulletin boards, creating a more welcoming and cheerful learning space. The magnetic labels have made organizing student work easier, giving them a sense of pride when their efforts are displayed.\r\n\r\nThe interactive tools have been especially impactful. The voting paddles allow every student to participate and share their thinking during lessons, while the bells and electronic whistle make transitions smooth and fun. These tools have helped us stay focused, maximize instructional time, and encourage collaboration.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students feel more engaged and motivated to learn. Your support has truly enriched our classroom community, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1752671599859,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9393988/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dalia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8672820_orig.png?crop=494,494,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683517082663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8672820"},{"teacherId":8672820,"projectId":9393983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom with these wonderful resources! The foldable utility cart has made transporting heavy supplies for math lessons, tutorials, and projects so much easier, saving valuable time and energy while helping us begin activities right away. My students were excited to see how quickly I could roll in their materials, and it truly felt like a \"magic delivery on wheels.\" The handheld vacuum has been a huge help in keeping our classroom clean and ready for learning, with students even pitching in to use it. The lanyards are both practical and fun, sparking conversations with my students each day. Your generosity has lightened my daily load and enriched our classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1750255592197,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools/9393983/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dalia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8672820_orig.png?crop=494,494,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683517082663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8672820"},{"teacherId":8672820,"projectId":9614363,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support in providing my students with new math resources and classroom materials. The MAGNASHEETS jumbo magnetic dry-erase sheets and panels have already transformed the way I teach. My students love coming up to the board to solve problems on the large graph paper and notebook paper sheets—these resources make math more interactive, allowing them to show their steps and strategies clearly. One of their favorite moments was working in small groups to graph linear equations using the jumbo sheets; they were so excited to share their work with the whole class.\r\n\r\nThe Sproutbrite math posters have also brightened our classroom while reinforcing key concepts. Students often refer to them during lessons on fractions, geometry, and place value, and I've noticed them pointing out the posters to help each other during practice activities. The visuals have created a more engaging learning environment, and my students were thrilled when they first saw the colorful displays on our walls.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is now a more interactive, inspiring space where students can confidently explore math concepts. Your support has made a real difference in their learning and motivation, and I am truly thankful for your investment in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1758289160501,"projectUrl":"project/items-needed-for-classroom/9614363/","projectTitle":"Items Needed for Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dalia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8672820_orig.png?crop=494,494,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683517082663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8672820"},{"teacherId":6647231,"projectId":9291275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donations have transformed our classroom and provided my students with the vibrant, essential tools they need to dive into their lessons with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nBringing History and Creativity to Life\r\nYour donations—including the Crayola crayons, Mr. Sketch markers, and pencils—are being used every single day to support our creative and organizational needs. The MLK poster and other history posters are now displayed prominently using the push pin magnets, which has truly elevated our classroom environment.\r\nA recent success moment happened during our unit on the Civil Rights Movement. After researching key figures, students used the new Mr. Sketch markers (a huge source of excitement!) and crayons to create \"biography banners\" for the hallway. The markers, in particular, made this project so engaging; students were thrilled by the bright colors and fun scents, which kept their focus sharp while they worked. We used the laminating pouches to protect these banners, ensuring their hard work can be displayed for months. When the students first saw the full class sets of colorful new supplies and the large, inspiring posters, there was an audible buzz of excitement. The quality of the pencils and dry erase markers has also drastically cut down on lost instructional time spent dealing with broken or missing supplies. The colored plastic storage bins have made keeping all these new materials organized, accessible, and ready for use.\r\n\r\nThe Next Chapter for Our Learners\r\nWith the foundation you've provided, our next major project is focusing on historical timelines and chronology. We will be using the new index cards to create a master timeline for the entire year, categorizing and sequencing historical events. The Post-it notes will be essential for peer editing and annotating documents, making our collaborative work much more efficient. Finally, the dice will be incorporated into a new learning game where students roll to determine which event or figure they have to research next, turning a potentially dry research assignment into a fun, randomized challenge.\r\nThank you once again for giving my students the opportunity to learn and create with such high-quality resources. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746787099354,"projectUrl":"project/color-create-and-organize-tools-for-b/9291275/","projectTitle":"Color, Create, and Organize: Tools for Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hassan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647231_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751161836331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshassanrocks"},{"teacherId":8672820,"projectId":9236375,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting my project, \"Variety Snacks for After School Tutorials.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning experience. After a full day of classes, many of my students come to tutorials feeling tired and distracted, but having a variety of healthy snacks available has helped them stay energized and focused. The excitement on their faces when they saw the snacks was priceless, and it quickly created a positive, welcoming atmosphere. Because of your support, students can concentrate better, participate more actively, and make greater progress in strengthening their math skills. Your kindness has provided both nourishment and encouragement, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746785372970,"projectUrl":"project/variety-snacks-for-after-school-tutorial/9236375/","projectTitle":"Variety Snacks for After School Tutorials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dalia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8672820_orig.png?crop=494,494,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683517082663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8672820"},{"teacherId":6647231,"projectId":9193453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Your contributions have already made a significant impact on my classroom, providing my students with essential tools that have energized their learning.\r\n\r\nPutting New Resources to Use\r\nMy students and I are using the new supplies—including the Rarlan wood-cased pencils, Paper Mate InkJoy gel pens, and tissues—every single day. The quality of the new supplies has made a noticeable difference in their enthusiasm and focus. The answer buzzers have been a huge hit, turning review sessions into engaging, fast-paced games.\r\nA specific success story involves our current Persuasive Writing Unit. I used the adhesive vinyl to create large, durable, color-coded checklists and process posters that we've mounted on the wall. For one assignment, students worked in teams to debate a local issue. They used the new pencils and pens to map out their arguments on graphic organizers. When they were ready to present, we used the buzzers for a rapid-fire Q&A after each team's presentation, ensuring everyone was listening critically. The buzzers immediately made a routine activity fun, competitive, and highly interactive. The students' reaction when they first saw the colorful buzzers was pure excitement—lots of gasps and attempts to \"test\" them before I could even explain the rules! The excitement has translated into a noticeable increase in participation during review time.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for Our Learners\r\nYour support has given us a fantastic foundation. Our next step in the Persuasive Writing Unit is for students to choose their own issue, conduct deeper research using materials from the library, and then write a full-length persuasive essay or create a compelling digital presentation. The reliable new pens and pencils ensure that every student has what they need to concentrate on the demanding writing process without the distraction of broken supplies. Moving forward, the durable adhesive vinyl will allow me to create more long-lasting, interactive learning aids for other units, like math concepts and history timelines, helping this donation continue to benefit future classes.\r\nWe are so grateful for your continued interest and investment in our success. Thank you for helping us turn great ideas into impactful classroom realities!","fullyFundedDate":1745846926385,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-pencils-tissues/9193453/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Pencils, Tissues, and Classroom Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hassan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647231_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751161836331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshassanrocks"},{"teacherId":8672820,"projectId":9326065,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have the necessary supplies, including pencils and math posters, to stay engaged and confident throughout every lesson. When they first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately grabbed pencils to work through multi-step equations and eagerly pointed to the posters for help during group activities. 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