{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hattie Dyer Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":819261,"projectId":9821325,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Because of you, our students have the essential supplies they need to be successful every day. The students were so excited when the packages arrived. My second-graders enjoy reading non-fiction books. The books that were added to my classroom have been used daily. In addition, the snacks provided have fueled and nourished my students who are unable to bring a snack from home.\r\n\r\nMany of our dry-erase markers were drying out. The new dry-erase markers have made learning with whiteboards fun and successful again. In addition, many students' headphones had broken. The new headphones have helped students stay engaged and ready to learn, since we use technology daily in class.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and willingness to invest in our classroom. It truly makes a difference for both students and teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1764005408227,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-spark-academic-excellence/9821325/","projectTitle":"Supplies that Spark Academic Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schertz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp819261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475158108236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/819261"},{"teacherId":399546,"projectId":9830579,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our school house initiative. Because of your donation of LED color-changing lamps and hexagon backdrop frames, we are already seeing a measurable boost in student motivation, pride, and positive behavior. We use the lamps and hexagon frames to transform our cafeteria into a house-themed zone when a house earns top points for the month; the visual change makes celebrations feel special, memorable, and student-centered. Students gather around the themed area to take photos, cheer for peers, and connect across grade levels, creating shared moments that build relationships and a stronger sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThe energized environment helps students feel hyped and ready for active participation in class and extracurriculars. Teachers have reported higher attendance at house events and more enthusiasm during competitions, and recognizing houses with a visible, festive zone encourages students to demonstrate teamwork, responsibility, and respect as they strive to earn points. Last month, when Green House held the top spot, students lined the hallways to enter the transformed cafeteria. The lamps cast their house color across the room and the hexagon backdrop became a photo spot for families and students. One teacher noticed quieter transitions and more cooperative teamwork in the following week as students wanted to keep the positive momentum going.\r\n\r\nWith these items in place, we plan to rotate themed displays monthly to keep excitement high, use the backdrop frames for student showcases and award photos, and expand student-led decorations and announcements so houses take ownership of their celebrations. Thank you again for investing in our students' morale and school community. Your support doesn't just brighten a room — it brightens days, relationships, and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761772862577,"projectUrl":"project/backdrops-and-lightshow/9830579/","projectTitle":"Backdrops and Lightshow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp399546_orig.jpg?crop=1776,1776,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720472468103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marian-martin"},{"teacherId":9908366,"projectId":9346275,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for the wobble stools you provided for my fourth-grade classroom. The stools have made a noticeable difference in students' focus and comfort during lessons — children who used to fidget or lose attention are now able to channel their energy productively. Small movements allowed by the stools help kinesthetic learners stay engaged during independent work and whole-group instruction, which has led to smoother transitions and fewer disruptions throughout the day.\r\nBeyond academics, the wobble stools have improved classroom inclusivity and confidence. Students who felt restless or self-conscious about sitting still now participate more willingly and take greater ownership of their learning spaces. I've seen increases in on-task behavior, collaboration during group activities, and overall enthusiasm for school. Thank you for supporting our students with such a practical and impactful classroom resource.","fullyFundedDate":1756995216497,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-stools-for-wiggly-students/9346275/","projectTitle":"Wobble Stools for Wiggly Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mays","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908366"},{"teacherId":399546,"projectId":9637101,"letterContent":"Thank you for these excellent donated titles. Both *Holes* and *Tuck Everlasting* offer strong opportunities for teaching literary skills as well as social-emotional themes. *Holes* introduces students to layered narrative structures through its interwoven past and present, while also engaging them in mystery, inference, and the use of symbolism (such as holes, the desert, and the warden's actions) to reveal character and theme. On the other hand, *Tuck Everlasting* supports lessons in theme development, exploring topics like mortality, choice, and the nature of immortality. It also provides opportunities for close reading focused on character motivation and the author's craft regarding pacing and mood. Together, these books enable teachers to practice skills such as making text-based inferences, citing evidence for claims, comparing and contrasting perspectives, analyzing how plot events shape characters, and writing thematic essays that synthesize textual details.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, reading is an active, social, and scaffolded experience. We combine read-alouds, guided small groups, and independent reading. During whole-group or guided sessions, I model think-alouds that demonstrate inference and annotation. Students then practice these strategies in literature circles, where each role (discussion leader, connector, summarizer, vocabulary decoder) focuses on a specific skill. We conduct short, focused mini-lessons on close-reading techniques—such as annotating for evidence, tracking character changes, and identifying figurative language—followed by quick formative checks, including exit slips, brief evidence-based responses, or peer-led discussions. Writing tasks are closely linked to reading and include short constructed responses, text-dependent analyses, and creative options (like alternate endings or diary entries) that require students to ground their ideas in the text.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have already gravitated toward these books for various reasons. Readers who enjoy mystery and dark humor are drawn to *Holes*; they engage enthusiastically with prediction, plot mapping, and tracing cause-and-effect across timelines. Meanwhile, students who prefer reflective, character-driven stories are captivated by *Tuck Everlasting*, particularly the ethical questions it raises, which spark thoughtful journaling and Socratic-style conversations about choice and consequences. Reluctant readers benefit from both titles, as they are plot-driven with accessible language. Pairing these students with strong peer readers in literature circles has increased their confidence, fluency, and willingness to tackle text-dependent writing.","fullyFundedDate":1756995216621,"projectUrl":"project/gt-book-club/9637101/","projectTitle":"GT Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp399546_orig.jpg?crop=1776,1776,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720472468103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marian-martin"},{"teacherId":4237881,"projectId":9334395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and thoughtfulness! My students are thoroughly enjoying the materials that were donated to help them learn. Every student learns in a different way. Some students need resources to help them to be successful in the classroom. These resources are allowing them the opportunity to have what they need at their fingertips in the classroom to help aid in their success. The resources can move around the room, they are not fixed in a specific location or to only certain students. This gives EVERY student access to these amazing resources. \r\n\r\nStudents have a lot of energy and need an environment that allows them to be able to move while they are learning. The wobble stools are great tools to give them the mobility to move quietly, all while learning. We also received bouncy bands that can be added to their chairs that allow movement. The bands create the ability to be able to bounce their feet to create movement. \r\n\r\nMy students are beyond lucky to have amazing donors like you donate necessary resources to help them to be successful at school. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1756995216342,"projectUrl":"project/learning-options-with-sensory-resources/9334395/","projectTitle":"Learning Options with Sensory Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4237881_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496207915140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michele-dillon"},{"teacherId":10010101,"projectId":9485343,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our 5th graders are learning math in an exciting new way! The non-permanent magnetic whiteboard spaces have transformed small group lessons and made thinking visible for everyone. Students use magnetic fraction bars to compare, build, and explain fractions together at their boards. I can easily see everyone's work around the room, which helps me guide discussions, give feedback, and celebrate those \"aha!\" moments. When the boards first went up, students were amazed—\"We get to write on the walls?!\". Now, every group collaborates, revises, and shares ideas with enthusiasm and confidence. Our next step is using these boards to explore area, perimeter, and geometry, where students will create and adjust shapes using the magnetic tools. Your support has truly turned our walls into spaces for creativity, problem-solving, and joyful learning. Thank you for helping our mathematicians shine!","fullyFundedDate":1754766393668,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning-spaces-whiteboards-as/9485343/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning Spaces: Whiteboards as Non-Permanent Vertical Surfaces","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kuehnert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010101_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y586&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746205177222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eloise-kuehnert"},{"teacherId":9916995,"projectId":9383381,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Pre-K classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of learning toys and tools. Your kindness and support are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nThe new items have brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom. From hands-on manipulatives that help with fine motor skills to imaginative play tools that inspire creativity, each addition has enriched our learning environment in a wonderful way. It's incredible to see how engaged and eager the children are to explore, learn, and grow with these resources.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond just materials—it shows our students that their education matters and that there are people in the community who care about their growth and development.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. We truly appreciate your investment in our students' early learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1748976936580,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-needs-hands-on-experiences/9383381/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Needs Hands on Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cloud","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916995"},{"teacherId":9917063,"projectId":9105295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your support means so much and will make a big difference in creating a great learning environment for the students. We truly appreciate your kindness and help.\r\n\r\n The laminator and office decor was a hit but the students really love the full sized skeleton! Several classrooms have borrowed it to aid in their lessons on health and the human body. The skeleton is a great hands on experience for the students and will be a source of fun I am sure. Right now he is dressing for Halloween!\r\n\r\n Again, thank you for supporting our students and helping them to learn how to be healthy.","fullyFundedDate":1746062979476,"projectUrl":"project/educating-healthy-students/9105295/","projectTitle":"Educating Healthy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917063"},{"teacherId":9907424,"projectId":9147839,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. \r\n\r\nWe have been using the new resources in various ways, and I wanted to share a standout project with you. One specific project that has made a significant impact on my students was creating the Nobody Left Behind Club's float. This project not only engaged the students but also enhanced their learning experience as well as the community.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first laid their eyes on the new materials, their reactions were priceless. They were filled with excitement and curiosity, eager to explore and utilize these resources in their learning activities. It was truly rewarding to see their enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have given you a glimpse into our classroom, and I'm certain you would love to hear more about our progress. As we continue with our current lesson, the next steps for my students involve stopping violence and promoting kindness. I am confident that these resources will further enrich their learning journey.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our students and supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744726223236,"projectUrl":"project/be-a-buddy-not-a-bully/9147839/","projectTitle":"Be a Buddy, Not a Bully","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9907424_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x309,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743448453681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9907424"},{"teacherId":9995513,"projectId":9322221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Magnetic Minds and Organized Spaces project! Your generosity has provided both my students and me with resources that make our classroom more organized, engaging, and supportive of learning.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we received:\r\n\r\nMagnetic tiles and magnetic blocks that give my students a fun, creative, and educational activity—especially valuable on days when going outside for recess isn't possible.\r\n\r\nA 4-tier desk organizer and plastic drawer organizers for my teacher desk, which have helped me keep my materials in order and easy to find.\r\n\r\nBlack storage bins that make our cabinets neat and accessible, creating a clutter-free environment.\r\n\r\nThese items have truly made a difference. The organizational tools allow me to spend less time searching for supplies and more time focusing on my students' needs. The magnetic building sets have quickly become a favorite activity, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration during indoor recess and free choice time.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has directly impacted our classroom in ways that will last all year long, and I am so thankful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1746704618524,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-and-organized-spaces/9322221/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds and Organized Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995513"},{"teacherId":9995513,"projectId":9579613,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of my Bright Minds, Organized Spaces project. Your donations have already made such a positive impact on my classroom and my students' learning environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we received:\r\n\r\nA standing water fish light sensory lamp and a smaller water sensory lamp that bring calm, focus, and a peaceful atmosphere to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThree-drawer plastic storage drawers, an extension cord, and a power outlet that help keep our supplies neatly organized and accessible.\r\n\r\nFolders that allowed me to create math folders for every student, giving them a place to store anchor charts and important resources.\r\n\r\nThese items have helped transform our classroom into a more organized, structured, and peaceful space where students feel comfortable and ready to learn. The sensory lamps, especially, have provided a calming environment that helps my students stay engaged and focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference, and I cannot thank you enough for believing in my students and supporting our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1755138655289,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-organized-spaces/9579613/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Organized Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995513"},{"teacherId":9995513,"projectId":9315320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Building a Clean and Clutter-Free Classroom project! Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom into a more organized, functional, and welcoming learning space.\r\n\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, we now have:\r\n\r\nPlastic organizing drawers that neatly house my students' math and reflection journals. As well as their math folders.\r\n\r\nContainers that keep our math manipulatives and classroom supplies in order, making them easy to access and put away.\r\n\r\nPlenty of glue sticks, which we've already been using to secure notes in our math journals.\r\n\r\nA 15-drawer rolling cart that has helped me organize paper, stickers, and prints, keeping everything within reach for both myself and my students.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already made a huge difference. My students can quickly find what they need, our classroom feels cleaner and calmer, and I am able to focus more on teaching instead of managing clutter. Your kindness and support will continue to impact our learning environment every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746470085014,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-clean-and-clutter-free-classr/9315320/","projectTitle":"Building a Clean and Clutter-Free Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995513"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_11024","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":374,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":53,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"2 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.0,"schoolId":11024,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hattie Dyer Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hattie Dyer Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/krum-independent-school-district/hattie-dyer-primary-school/11024"}