{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hart Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5948302,"projectId":9470230,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with new creativity. The markers, colored pencils, laminator & laminating sheets you provided have helped bring our lessons to life in ways that truly engage students. With these materials, my students are now able to create colorful projects, learning games, and visual displays that make abstract ideas more concrete and exciting. The laminator has been especially helpful for preserving student work and creating reusable classroom resources like flashcards, center activities, and posters that support hands-on learning every day.\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, has really taken to our new materials. He loves using the colored pencils to illustrate his ideas and has become more confident in sharing his work with the class. The simple addition of these tools has sparked creativity, built confidence, and fostered a stronger sense of ownership in learning. Your generosity has truly made our classroom a more engaging and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1753035545625,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/9470230/","projectTitle":"Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5948302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723348546523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5948302"},{"teacherId":10025647,"projectId":9396365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and support. As a first year teacher, I wouldn't have been able to fund this classroom on my own. \r\n\r\n95% of the students at my school face financial insecurity. They shouldn't have to come to school and worry about if we have what we need here. Their job is to show up and learn. With this project, that became possible.\r\n\r\nMy students especially love the books we received thanks to this project. They are always checking out books from the classroom library and telling their friends about the great books they read. We're so grateful for your support and I couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1752948410185,"projectUrl":"project/quality-books-and-materials-for-5th-grad/9396365/","projectTitle":"Quality Books and Materials for 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiDonato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10025647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759666698988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025647"},{"teacherId":10025647,"projectId":9332471,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the products we received thanks to this project. I know that they appreciate coming into a classroom everyday and not having to worry about if we have enough supplies.\r\n\r\nWe use the supplies throughout the entire school day. For example, they show me if they understand what I teach by displaying their answers on a whiteboard. If they don't understand, I reteach the concept to them. We're all benefitting from these supplies.\r\n\r\nSince it's my first year of teaching, I would not have been able to source these products without the donations I received. I am beyond grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746941858987,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-support/9332471/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiDonato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10025647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759666698988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025647"},{"teacherId":162516,"projectId":9307743,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our project \"Little Hands, Big Love: Mother's Day Blooms from the Heart!\" Your kindness has planted more than just flowers—it has helped grow joy, creativity, and meaningful connections in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students had the opportunity to craft heartfelt Mother's Day gifts—and we were also able to celebrate Father's Day and create something for the fathers. The special gifts they created with love helped them honor the amazing women and men in their lives. Watching their little hands at work—carefully painting, planting, and personalizing each piece—was a beautiful reminder of how impactful generosity truly is.\r\n\r\nYou've given our students the chance to express gratitude, build confidence, and experience the joy of giving. 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Students especially gravitated toward graphic novels and social-emotional learning (SEL) books, which helped them build both reading fluency and emotional understanding. We also explored powerful stories about real-life activists like Malala Yousafzai and César Chávez, which sparked meaningful conversations about justice, perseverance, and the impact of using our voices for good.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active and collaborative experience. We read independently, in pairs, and in small groups, using texts to build comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. My students learned how to ask questions, make connections, and reflect deeply on what they read. Many students who were once hesitant to pick up a book became avid readers, especially when they found a graphic novel that spoke to them or an SEL book that made them feel understood. One student, who struggled with confidence at the beginning of the year, found comfort in reading books about emotions and later began writing her own stories to help others. These moments wouldn't have been possible without your support, thank you for helping create lasting change in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1691104296738,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-classroom-library-that-is-rich-in/7543482/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Classroom Library That Is Rich in Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9098615_orig.jpg?crop=758,758,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689968539754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9098615"},{"teacherId":5637926,"projectId":7404945,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom and believing in the power of culturally relevant literature. Because of your generosity, my students will have access to books that reflect their identities, languages, and lived experiences—books where they can finally see themselves as heroes, creators, and change-makers.\r\n\r\nThese stories will help build not only their reading skills but also their confidence, sense of belonging, and pride in who they are. I can already imagine the joy on their faces as they open a book and find characters who speak their language, celebrate their traditions, or dream just like they do.\r\n\r\nYour gift is more than just books—it's a powerful message to my students that their stories matter.","fullyFundedDate":1694435919805,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders-readers-are-leaders/7404945/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Leaders Readers Are Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuniga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5637926_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625776280200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5637926"},{"teacherId":5637926,"projectId":6394834,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom and believing in the power of culturally relevant literature. Because of your generosity, my students will have access to books that reflect their identities, languages, and lived experiences—books where they can finally see themselves as heroes, creators, and change-makers.\r\n\r\nThese stories will help build not only their reading skills but also their confidence, sense of belonging, and pride in who they are. I can already imagine the joy on their faces as they open a book and find characters who speak their language, celebrate their traditions, or dream just like they do.\r\n\r\nYour gift is more than just books—it's a powerful message to my students that their stories matter.","fullyFundedDate":1660844295933,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-reading-going/6394834/","projectTitle":"Keep the Reading Going!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuniga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5637926_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625776280200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5637926"},{"teacherId":162516,"projectId":9089115,"letterContent":"It's a joy to witness my students using all the materials you so kindly donated in fun and engaging ways. They've developed a genuine passion for writing, and it wouldn't have been possible without your generous support.\r\n\r\nWith your help, each of my students now has their very own writing notebook—something that now I can see it is incredibly powerful. These notebooks are more than just paper; they are personal spaces where students can explore, create, and grow.\r\n\r\nThe act of writing daily—even if it's just practicing a letter or making a quick drawing after reading a book—helps my students build both confidence and fluency. As they consistently practice forming letters correctly, their writing becomes more automatic, allowing them to express their ideas and share their own stories with greater ease.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you. You're helping shape confident, expressive young writers—one notebook at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1738788989019,"projectUrl":"project/were-writing-our-way-to-success/9089115/","projectTitle":"We're Writing Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. González-Villaseñor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp162516_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538802981338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/162516"},{"teacherId":162516,"projectId":8965361,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our Pre-K classroom has been transformed into a lively and imaginative learning space with the addition of our very own store station where the students pretend to sell ice cream, ice pops, fruits and vegetables! The impact has been truly incredible because they also practice their oral language skills and math in a very engaging and fun way.\r\n\r\nWith this setup, our young learners have been enthusiastically role-playing real-life scenarios—shopping, selling, organizing items, and even making inventory lists. These activities have helped them develop important foundational skills such as counting, turn-taking, and using polite, clear communication with their peers.\r\n\r\nWatching them interact with one another in this creative environment has been a joy. They've become more confident, cooperative, and expressive. The store station has not only sparked their imaginations but has also fostered teamwork and problem-solving in ways that are both fun and educational.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a meaningful and lasting learning experience for these curious and enthusiastic children. Thank you for helping us turn a simple idea into a powerful learning tool!","fullyFundedDate":1735500166295,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-station-a-pre-k-store-exper/8965361/","projectTitle":"Imagination Station: A Pre-K Store Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. González-Villaseñor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp162516_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538802981338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/162516"},{"teacherId":162516,"projectId":8948274,"letterContent":"My project, which focused on providing pre-writing and phonics tools, has a significant and far-reaching impact on Pre-K students. It lays a crucial foundation for their future academic success.\r\n\r\nThe anti-roll triangular crayons and magnet board activities directly contribute to the development of fine motor skills and pencil grip. These skills are essential for hand-eye coordination, and overall dexterity, all of which are vital for writing.\r\n\r\nThe magnet board and talking cards encourage hands-on exploration of letter and number shapes, fostering early recognition and formation skills.\r\n\r\nThe talking cards help to strengthen the phonics foundation and provide interactive ways for children to associate letters with their corresponding sounds, a fundamental aspect of phonics.\r\n\r\nThese tools facilitate sound identification and encourage early attempts at word building, setting the stage for reading and spelling development.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on, interactive nature of these tools caters to the natural curiosity and eagerness to learn in Pre-K students, fostering a positive learning environment and assisting in the development of number sense and color recognition.\r\n\r\nBy providing these essential tools, you are empowering these young learners to reach their full potential, setting them on a path for future academic success.\r\n\r\nProviding these tools in a Pre-K setting can help to bridge potential education gaps and give all students a more equitable start to their education.\r\n\r\nInvesting in early childhood education lays the groundwork for developing well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society. You are investing in the future of these children, giving them the essential building blocks for a lifetime of learning and success.","fullyFundedDate":1731816871405,"projectUrl":"project/early-literacy-explorers/8948274/","projectTitle":"Early Literacy Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. González-Villaseñor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp162516_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538802981338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/162516"},{"teacherId":9174704,"projectId":8913504,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the incredible learning materials you donated to our classroom! Though we originally planned to get iPads, district policy didn't allow it—so we pivoted. What could've been a setback turned into something wonderful, thanks to your generosity. The hands-on materials you provided—like the Crayola Triangle Crayons, Alphabet Rockets, Counting Cars, Letter and Number Monkeys, Magnetic Ten-Frame Boards, and Sticky Easel Pads—have truly transformed our classroom in ways I didn't expect.\r\n\r\nThese tools fit our 4-year-olds perfectly. They're using crayons to strengthen their grip and creativity, building letters like astronauts with the Alphabet Rockets, and racing Counting Cars while learning math concepts. The Letter and Number Monkeys turn spelling and counting into playtime, and the Ten-Frame Boards make math visual and tactile. The Sticky Easel Pads have created a shared space for creativity and group learning that encourages collaboration and excitement every day.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought out the best in my students. They're learning letters, numbers, and social skills through real-world, interactive play—and they're absolutely thriving. Thank you for turning a challenge into a beautiful opportunity. Our classroom is buzzing with joy, discovery, and teamwork, all because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1739912045150,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-tiny-hands/8913504/","projectTitle":"Tech for Tiny Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174704_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707509144219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kayoungkim"},{"teacherId":5948302,"projectId":8623461,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your donations of instructional items have made a tremendous difference in our classroom, providing students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students have access to resources that make learning more engaging. Your support not only fills our classroom with essential materials but also fills our hearts with gratitude.\r\n\r\nIt means so much to know that there are people like you who believe in the power of education and the success of our students. 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