{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harvey N Dondero Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5991485,"projectId":9999258,"letterContent":"What? Really!? New Ball? For us? No way! Thank you!! These are some of the comments I heard as I handed out the soccer and basketballs. \r\n\r\nOur amazing students have not complained about the deflated balls, but now the smiles on our students faces kinder to fifth grade is a beautiful gift!!\r\n\r\nNow through some fun games we can learn and get fit playing basketball and soccer. In addition to the tangable fun of the soccer and basketball students are using our Dolphin Dondero P.R.I.D.E Perseverance Respect Integrity Do your best and Empathy standards in caring for these gifts of the soccer and basketballs.","fullyFundedDate":1768162006621,"projectUrl":"project/physical-mindset/9999258/","projectTitle":"Physical Mindset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abramowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5991485_orig.jpg?crop=1721,1722,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604514772346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/paradisemusical"},{"teacherId":5900036,"projectId":9995816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our art classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to paint sticks, wooden mannequins, and improved storage solutions that are already making a meaningful difference in how they create, learn, and take ownership of our space.\r\n\r\nPaint sticks have been a game-changer for my young artists. They provide a clean, easy-to-use alternative to traditional paint, allowing students to confidently explore color, blending, and texture with greater control and less mess. The improved storage solutions help keep materials organized and accessible, empowering students to work more independently, take responsibility for supplies, and spend more time creating instead of cleaning up. The wooden mannequins are an invaluable drawing tool, helping students better understand proportion, balance, and movement as they observe and draw the human figure with increased confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports foundational art skills while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and careful observation. Most importantly, it shows my students that there are people who believe in their creativity and want to support their growth. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our young artists thrive.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nLiza Amor\r\nArt Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1768114557953,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-artists-with-the-tools-t/9995816/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Artists with the Tools to Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5900036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537892962078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5900036"},{"teacherId":3607399,"projectId":10001639,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to invest in our students' futures. Your generosity has brought a new wave of excitement into our classrooms. For our students who have long struggled with reading, these literacy games are more than just toys—they are bridges to confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classrooms are now filled with the sounds of students laughing while they master phonics and cheering as they build new words. You haven't just provided resources; you've provided the spark that will help them become lifelong readers. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1768171293745,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-literacy-tools-to-make-reading/10001639/","projectTitle":"Engaging Literacy Tools to Make Reading Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3607399_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732314000623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsspencegrade3"},{"teacherId":5900036,"projectId":9863571,"letterContent":"Students will explore the exciting world of graffiti art by learning about influential artists Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Art history helps children understand different cultures, times, and places while encouraging empathy and acceptance of people who are different from them. Graffiti artists used bold colors and powerful symbols to express ideas and address social issues of their time, transforming the streets of New York City into vibrant visual stories. What was once considered street art is now celebrated as fine art and displayed in museums around the world.\r\n\r\nStudents will use printing techniques to create textured brick backgrounds and then add bold, three-dimensional details using Model Magic and crayon. The finished artworks will be expressive, colorful, and full of personality—just like the artists who inspired them.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and young artists! Your generosity provides students with the materials they need to explore the powerful artwork of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Because of your support, students are able to learn about art history, self-expression, and creativity while experimenting with exciting techniques and materials. Your kindness helps make meaningful, hands-on art experiences possible, and our students are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764730281883,"projectUrl":"project/my-groovy-grafitti-artists/9863571/","projectTitle":"My Groovy Grafitti Artists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5900036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537892962078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5900036"},{"teacherId":8376671,"projectId":9427061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom! My students have enjoyed using our writing tablets to help them practice letter, words, and sentences. It is is a great resource that doesn't get messy like dry erase markers! \r\n\r\nAlso, we have been able to use our writing journals regularly and it's so exciting seeing students writing progress throughout this year. \r\n\r\nStudents were ecstatic to see the box of play doh that they can use for centers or during our review days!\r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative of all the supplies we received and they are being put to good use this year!","fullyFundedDate":1758203026455,"projectUrl":"project/2025-school-year/9427061/","projectTitle":"2025 School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sasser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8376671_orig.jpg?crop=505,505,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647629507284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8376671"},{"teacherId":9682479,"projectId":9517482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of art supplies to our first-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nIn our room, art is more than just a fun activity; it is a vital way for six and seven-year-olds to process their world and develop fine motor skills. For many of my students, your donation provides their first experience using brand-new, high-quality materials. Because many of our families face financial hardships, providing these supplies at school ensures that every child has an equal opportunity to create, regardless of their circumstances at home. Seeing their faces light up when they realized they didn't have to share a single worn-out box of crayons was truly the highlight of our week. Your generosity also afforded us the opportunity to engage in more ambitious projects, such as making 3D models of animal defenses for science, and using blocks to build a town for social studies.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has sparked a new wave of color and confidence in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755740862493,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-smart-kids/9517482/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies = SmART Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stromoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9682479"},{"teacherId":5900036,"projectId":9650236,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your donation, our first graders were able to explore scratch art in a truly magical way. We began by learning about medieval castles—why they were built, how they protected people, and the unique architectural features that made them so fascinating. With their new scratch art tools, students designed their own imaginative castles, revealing bright, glowing colors as they scratched away the surface. The process made their learning feel hands-on and exciting, and the pride they felt in their finished artwork was incredible.\r\n\r\nYour contribution also helped our second and third graders take their art skills to the next level. Using scratch art paper, they created three-dimensional snowmen, practicing shading and highlighting in a way that felt both accessible and fun. The special surface of the paper allowed them to see the effects of pressure and line work immediately, helping them understand how artists create form and depth. These lessons strengthened their confidence and creativity while building foundational art techniques.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our young artists. Your gift made these meaningful learning experiences possible, and the joy on their faces as they shared their artwork said it all. Thank you for helping our students grow, explore, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1760876221197,"projectUrl":"project/printmaking-picassos/9650236/","projectTitle":"Printmaking Picassos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5900036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537892962078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5900036"},{"teacherId":8507960,"projectId":9688565,"letterContent":"The materials you provided have touched our classroom in the most beautiful ways. Your generosity has brought opportunities to my students—many of whom come from low-income families and face daily adversity—that they would not have otherwise had access to. Because of you, they now have learning experiences that spark joy, curiosity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed my students to engage in hands-on activities that make learning feel magical. They've elevated their scientific thinking, strengthened their reading skills, and discovered new passions they didn't even know they had. I've watched them grow braver in their learning—asking thoughtful questions, embracing mistakes as part of the process, and becoming truly fantastic, enthusiastic learners.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes far beyond academics. Your support shows my students that there are people out there who believe in them—people cheering for their success. That encouragement means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, your generosity has helped me create a warm, engaging, and joyful learning environment where every child feels valued and excited to learn. You have made our classroom a place filled with possibility.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758202859390,"projectUrl":"project/read-build-explore-fueling-future-sci/9688565/","projectTitle":"Read, Build, Explore: Fueling Future Scientists and Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8507960_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716518012755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8507960"},{"teacherId":7309448,"projectId":9673328,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students in my classroom, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our \"Plant Plants and Play Games\" project. Your contribution has made a real, immediate, and positive impact on our learning environment!\r\n The students enjoyed being able to utilize the new pots, soil, and miniature figurines to repot their plants and give them a new 5th grade worthy\" habitat. They really enjoy observing them as they grow.\r\n The new educational games are challenging and engaging at the same time. The kids really enjoyed our fun Fridays when they get to challenge their friends that also encourages critical thinking, communication, and cooperative play.\r\n One reaction that I heard was priceless! When the table groups were repotting their plants and adding their miniature figurines, I overheard a group talking about how if their plant could talk it would say, \"cool I like my new digs.\"\r\n The next steps for our \"Plant Plants and Play Games\" curriculum are focused on application and expansion:\r\nNow that our plants are growing, the students will transition into using them to conduct experiments so they can learn the importance of using the scientific method. With her new math games will continue to introduce the new ones as we learn the new concepts. They really enjoy playing them and I love seeing them be so excited about math practice.\r\n Thank you once again for investing in our students' education and inspiring a lifelong love for science, nature, and play. Your generosity is truly appreciated.\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1757530370828,"projectUrl":"project/plant-plants-and-play-games/9673328/","projectTitle":"Plant Plants and Play Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7309448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756778329140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7309448"},{"teacherId":4605358,"projectId":9391103,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students had an amazing hands-on experience using Tinker Toys to explore science and engineering concepts! They designed and built their own mini swingsets, then tested how motion changes with different weights, patterns, and balance points.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students learned how force, gravity, and motion interact — all while problem-solving, collaborating, and having fun. Your donation helped bring real-world STEM learning to life in our classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students' potential!","fullyFundedDate":1758801767701,"projectUrl":"project/tinker-toys-for-equity-focused-stem-lear/9391103/","projectTitle":"Tinker Toys for Equity-Focused STEM Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCartin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4605358"},{"teacherId":9538332,"projectId":9273091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a class set of headphones for our classroom. Your thoughtfulness and support for our students is so deeply appreciated.\r\nThe new headphones have made a huge difference during our technology and listening center time. It is now much easier for the students to focus on their individual lessons and educational games without distractions. The first time we used them, all I heard was quiet concentration!.\r\nThis gift will be used by every student in the class throughout the year and will greatly enhance their learning experience. Thank you again for your kindness and for helping to create a more focused and effective learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746786329691,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-my-firsties/9273091/","projectTitle":"Headphones for My Firsties!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9538332_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744929215505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9538332"},{"teacherId":9538332,"projectId":9239153,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your donations. Because of your generosity, my students will have access to many types of books to expand their academic skills, as reading improves comprehension skills essential for understanding concepts in all subjects. Books encourage students to analyze situations, understand different perspectives, and think creatively, which are vital skills for problem-solving. Through diverse characters and narratives, books help students develop empathy and understand various cultures. Reading is a fundamental skill that supports success in school and life, with a strong link between reading ability by third grade and future academic achievement. Books provide comprehensive, structured content that gives students the necessary background knowledge to succeed in their studies. \r\nAs an educator, I will always do everything I can to ensure my students succeed. 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