{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harriet Tubman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9576196,"projectId":10089708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, *Play, Learn, and Celebrate Black History All Year*! The materials from this project have helped create a classroom where students can see themselves reflected in their learning and engage with diverse stories, historical figures, and play experiences throughout the year. When the materials arrived, my kindergarten students were immediately excited to explore the books, art supplies, and culturally relevant play materials. Many students eagerly pointed out characters and community helpers who looked like themselves, their families, and people they know.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects was learning about influential Black leaders, artists, inventors, and athletes through read-alouds, discussions, and hands-on activities. Students used the materials to create artwork, engage in dramatic play, and make connections between the stories we read and their own lives. These experiences sparked meaningful conversations about identity, community, perseverance, and kindness. The resources helped make these lessons more engaging and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning and growing, students are using these materials to build literacy skills, strengthen oral language, and explore the world around them through play and inquiry. The resources will remain an important part of our classroom long after Black History Month, helping students develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others throughout the school year. Thank you for helping create a more inclusive, joyful, and engaging learning environment for our kindergarten classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778006322362,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-and-celebrate-black-history/10089708/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, and Celebrate Black History All Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apgar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576196_orig.jpg?crop=1910,1909,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719268895216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576196"},{"teacherId":9650150,"projectId":10233925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to my classroom. My students were SO SO excited to get new books! I laid out the books for them to pick from and by the end of the day, they were all gone! It is so exciting to see their enthusiasm for reading grow as their confidence in reading grows. \r\n\r\nAs the year as gone one, they have become much stronger readers. It is reflected in the types of books they pick out for themselves. They have stopped reaching for picture books and are starting to grab chapter books - much more interesting for students their age!","fullyFundedDate":1778111904769,"projectUrl":"project/student-requested-books/10233925/","projectTitle":"Student Requested Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650150_orig.png?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723554162988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650150"},{"teacherId":9650150,"projectId":10143045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to my classroom. My students were SO SO excited to get new books! I laid out the books for them to pick from and by the end of the day, they were all gone! It is so exciting to see their enthusiasm for reading grow as their confidence in reading grows. \r\n\r\nAs the year as gone one, they have become much stronger readers. It is reflected in the types of books they pick out for themselves. They have stopped reaching for picture books and are starting to grab chapter books - much more interesting for students their age!","fullyFundedDate":1773858282619,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-classroom-library/10143045/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650150_orig.png?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723554162988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650150"},{"teacherId":9650150,"projectId":10121675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. The incentives were a big hit! My students were so excited for new and exciting prizes. It really helped give my students a final boost of motivation after all their hard state and district testing. At the end of the year it is hard to have kids do their best on the not-so-fun things they have to do their best on. But, the legos and kinetic sand were big motivators. They were the first things kids reached for. To top it all off, many of my students were able to meet their goals!","fullyFundedDate":1779072138537,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-reading-groups/10121675/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Reading Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650150_orig.png?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723554162988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650150"},{"teacherId":9792352,"projectId":10009631,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your amazing support! You've made such a difference for my students, and I am so appreciative!\r\n\r\nMy students were all SO excited when we received the new recess supplies! They play soccer every single day now, and it has taught them so much about teamwork and sportsmanship. It has brought my students together in such a wonderful way. All of the new toys have made recess so much more fun for them!\r\n\r\nThank you for the snacks as well! So many of my students used to get hungry throughout the day, and now they have healthy treats available to them! This has been a huge help in keeping up their energy so they can learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity and support are very much appreciated. Thank you for being so kind to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1774452894380,"projectUrl":"project/recess-toys-and-healthy-snacks-for-stude/10009631/","projectTitle":"Recess Toys and Healthy Snacks for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9792352"},{"teacherId":9792352,"projectId":10263100,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your amazing support! Thanks to you, Healthy Snacks for Students (State Testing Edition) was a huge success. \r\n\r\nThere isn't a day that goes by that a student doesn't ask for a snack. A lot of my students aren't able to have breakfast at home, or are hungry again after taking an hour bus-ride to school. Having healthy treats available to them has been such a blessing! Especially during state testing, it was so important that kids were energized and ready to go. With your generous donations, every kid had a healthy, nourishing breakfast before testing!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness. It means the world to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778693511707,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-students-state-test/10263100/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Students! (State Testing Edition)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9792352"},{"teacherId":9576196,"projectId":10235772,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, *Color Ink for Classroom Basics*! While color ink may seem like a simple classroom supply, it has had a tremendous impact on my kindergarten students' learning.\r\n\r\nIn early childhood education, visuals are essential. The color ink allows me to print engaging literacy activities, decodable readers, math materials, visual schedules, vocabulary cards, and science resources that are easier for young learners to understand and use independently. Color-coding helps students recognize patterns, sort information, and stay focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is seeing their learning come to life through colorful materials. Whether they are using vibrant picture cards during phonics lessons, exploring colorful math activities, or bringing home high-quality learning materials, the color printing helps make learning more engaging and accessible.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students, especially English learners and students who benefit from additional visual supports, have shown increased confidence and independence when using these materials. The clear visuals help them participate more fully in classroom activities and reduce frustration when completing tasks.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I have been able to create richer learning experiences and provide my students with the high-quality materials they deserve. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make learning more meaningful, engaging, and accessible for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1778008047979,"projectUrl":"project/color-ink-for-classroom-basics/10235772/","projectTitle":"Color Ink for Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apgar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576196_orig.jpg?crop=1910,1909,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719268895216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576196"},{"teacherId":9576196,"projectId":10061301,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, *Essential Supplies for Hands-On Kindergarten Learning*! Because of your generosity, my students had access to the materials they needed to learn through exploration, creativity, and meaningful hands-on experiences every day.\r\n\r\nThe supplies helped transform our classroom into an engaging learning environment where students could practice early literacy and math skills, participate in collaborative activities, and build independence through purposeful learning centers. Having these materials readily available allowed me to spend more time focusing on instruction and less time worrying about limited resources.\r\n\r\nYour support made a direct impact on our kindergarten students by providing them with the tools they needed to stay engaged, take risks as learners, and develop confidence in their abilities. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create positive learning experiences that will benefit students long after this school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1770394251331,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-hands-on-kinderga/10061301/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Hands-On Kindergarten Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apgar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576196_orig.jpg?crop=1910,1909,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719268895216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576196"},{"teacherId":8623142,"projectId":10241893,"letterContent":"On behalf of the children, staff, and families at Tubman, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donations toward our classroom cleaning supplies. Your contribution ensures we can keep our young learners safe, healthy, and focused on what matters most: playing and learning. In a PreK setting, young children explore the world with their hands—and often their mouths—frequently touching surfaces and toys that are shared throughout the day. By funding essential items like sanitizing wipes and cleaning supplies, you have directly provided a barrier against the common cold, flu, and other viruses that can quickly travel through a classroom. A clean, sanitized classroom means fewer illnesses for our students (and teachers), which translates directly to higher attendance rates. Because of you, we can focus on teaching, and the children can focus on being kids—exploring, creating, and learning in a clean environment. Thank you again for investing in our students' health and education.","fullyFundedDate":1778111902607,"projectUrl":"project/help-prek-fight-the-germs/10241893/","projectTitle":"Help PreK Fight the Germs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whittaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8623142_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758041426973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8623142"},{"teacherId":9654916,"projectId":9217085,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for supporting this project through your donation! I wanted to follow up - I know it has been some months since this project was funded, but your materials will be going to excellent use for Tubman Elementary School's students.\r\n\r\nI was thrilled for this project to be funded in June 2025; this was right at the end of our school year, and 5th graders had already completed their Hip Hop unit. I was thrilled to think we could use them for the 2025-2026 school year!\r\n\r\nSome unexpected circumstances, plus the wonderful welcome of a baby into our family, kept me out of the classroom for much of this year. Our 5th graders are doing a ton of hands-on learning in out Hip Hop unit - we have investigated the tools of the DJ, including a functional turntable, up close, and they are so engaged!\r\n\r\nFor this year, there has just not been enough time to fit in all our music class requirements and also use the materials for this project I have been looking forward to. I deeply appreciate your understanding as we race to prepare 5th graders for their promotion ceremony with just 4 music classes remaining!\r\n\r\nPlease know I am keeping these materials safe and sound so next year's 5th graders can become the graffiti artists I know they can be!","fullyFundedDate":1749828099201,"projectUrl":"project/graffiti-experience-the-missing-4th-el/9217085/","projectTitle":"Graffiti Experience - the Missing 4th Element!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley Meagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654916_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686344548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654916"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10138089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating colorful pencils to our students! Something as simple as a fresh, bright pencil can completely change how a child feels about sitting down to write. Our students light up when they have supplies that feel fun and made just for them. We are using these pencils to kick off our state testing season and I am so excited for students to feel valued and cared for because we were able to purchase these pencils! Your generosity makes our classroom a more exciting place to learn, and we are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1775009443606,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-pencils/10138089/","projectTitle":"Colorful Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054909_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660684147372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054909"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10160157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to our classroom! Having more books means our students have more choices, and more choices means more kids finding something they actually want to read. Independent reading is one of the most powerful things we can build in young learners, and your donation makes that possible. I have seen kids get excited about reading these books who haven't been this interested in independent reading all year! We are so grateful for your generosity and the impact it will have on our readers this year.","fullyFundedDate":1773858282217,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10160157/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! 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