{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hawthorne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8899780,"projectId":9271746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, our classroom has been transformed with new books, a beautiful bookshelf to display them, and healthy snacks to help keep our students focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe new books have already become classroom favorites— Grumpy Monkey and The Feelings Monster have sparked meaningful conversations about emotions, helping students recognize and talk about their own feelings in a safe, supportive environment. It's been amazing to see them connect with the characters and realize that it's okay to feel grumpy, sad, or confused sometimes—and that those feelings are part of being human.\r\n\r\nOur new bookshelf has made a huge difference too. It's now the heart of our reading corner, giving students a sense of ownership and pride in choosing their own books. And the snacks? They've been a true gift—helping students stay focused and energized, especially during those long mornings.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created more than just a more functional classroom—it's created a more joyful and caring space for learning and growing. Thank you for believing in us and for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1746786987085,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish-sel-stories-and-sna/9271746/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish: SEL Stories and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aaliyah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8899780_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671154514912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8899780"},{"teacherId":8899780,"projectId":8926185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, my students now have warm hats and gloves to help them get through the colder months comfortably.\r\n\r\nSeeing their smiles as they received their winter gear was truly heartwarming, and their excitement for getting to pick out their favorite color of gloves and hats! You've helped ensure they stay focused on learning—not the cold. This winter gear will also continue to ensure students are warm for next winter as well! \r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real difference, and I can't thank you enough for helping keep our kids warm, safe, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1737569732841,"projectUrl":"project/warm-up-to-learning-essential-winter-ge/8926185/","projectTitle":"Warm Up to Learning: Essential Winter Gear for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aaliyah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8899780_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671154514912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8899780"},{"teacherId":486750,"projectId":8720951,"letterContent":"The Hawthorne Library Maker Space is a transformative initiative designed to foster creativity, innovation, and learning within our school community. By providing access to art supplies, open-ended playthings, and building materials, we empower children to explore new skills and express their creativity. These activities also promote fine motor development, cooperation with peers, and foster confidence and pride in their own abilities.\r\nCreativity is at the heart of the Library Maker Space. By providing access to a variety of materials, we inspire users to think outside the box and turn their ideas into reality. The availability of a variety of supplies allows for endless possibilities. This environment encourages innovation and supports the development of problem-solving skills, which are essential in today's rapidly changing world.\r\nOur Maker Space is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all students. We strive to remove barriers to creativity by ensuring that all the children have access to the resources they need. In our library, everyone is welcome to explore their creative potential in a supportive and welcoming environment.\r\nThe Maker Space fosters collaboration among participants, creating a strong sense of community. By working together on projects or sharing ideas, users form connections and build relationships. This collaborative atmosphere not only enhances individual projects but also strengthens the school community as a whole, promoting a culture of support and shared learning.\r\nIn summary, the Library Maker Space has made a significant impact on our school. It has enhanced creativity, fostered innovation, and built a more inclusive and collaborative environment. By continuing to support this initiative, we can ensure that our library remains vibrant, creative, and connected.\r\nA heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to you, for contributing to the success of the Library Maker Space. Your support has been invaluable. You have helped create a space where creativity thrives and interpersonal bonds are strengthened. Together, we are making a lasting difference in the lives of many.","fullyFundedDate":1731534788734,"projectUrl":"project/library-makerspace-where-literature-st/8720951/","projectTitle":"Library Makerspace: Where Literature, STEM, and Craft Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nokleby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/486750"},{"teacherId":9717987,"projectId":8721549,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of my students, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous gift of funding children's books and looms for our classroom. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the looms setup on the carpet, most could hardly contain their excitement. Although, many of my students have previously work on similar tools in class, they had never seen a loom this large or complex. \r\n\r\nThe opportunity to explore a variety of creative processes allows our diverse learners to practice differing strengths and skills sets while discovering new creative processes. \r\n\r\nWeaving, in particular, not only helps develop essential math skills through patterns, but also enhances fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThe historical insights weaving and literature provides, enriches our students' understanding of human history, thus fostering a deeper appreciation for culture, identity, and representation. \r\n\r\n By challenging our students to contemplate different perspectives, they learn to find connections between our vast disciplines cultures, people and ideas. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create our next generation of innovators!","fullyFundedDate":1725215967422,"projectUrl":"project/weaving-art-into-math-and-reading/8721549/","projectTitle":"Weaving Art Into Math and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Legare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717987"},{"teacherId":9726561,"projectId":8734295,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. Your generosity will help provide a strong math foundation for current kindergarten students and future students.\r\nThe colorful acrylic blocks are very engaging and a favorite in our block center.\r\nProviding a variety of open ended materials helps foster creativity and gives young students opportunities to learn through play.\r\nI am amazed by the many uses students have found for the rainbow blocks. One of the kindergartners favorite activity is to line them up on the counter top where the sunlight shines through the window. They mix and match the colors to build beautiful designs that are on display for the class to enjoy.\r\nThank you for providing this unique math manipulative and fostering creativity for years to come.\r\nYour kindness is very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1726313971034,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-foundations-early-math/8734295/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Foundations: Early Math Skills with Hands-On Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nisbet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726561"},{"teacherId":9733241,"projectId":8744460,"letterContent":"My first grade students were so excited when our new Yoto Player arrived at our school. We opened the box together and got everything set up the very same day. Every single one of my students volunteered to be the first student to try it out-so fun! \r\n\r\nThis screen-free device is easy to use and a fun way to integrate quality literature into our day. Along with the player, we now have several amazing story cards that students can listen to during our independent reading block. Even my reluctant readers have been eager to use this nifty new device.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me add fun, new technology into my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1725804046561,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-listening-station-fostering/8744460/","projectTitle":"First Grade Listening Station: Fostering Literacy and Listening Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wolny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733241"},{"teacherId":6837095,"projectId":8722638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! My students have loved exploring with our STEM bins! Watching them engage creatively and collaboratively has been incredibly rewarding. It's amazing how these hands-on tools help inspire critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Their enthusiasm reminds us why we teach and strive to provide enriching opportunities. We deeply appreciate all the support that has made this possible—thank you for helping us nurture tomorrow's innovators and leaders! 😊\r\n\r\nWe appreciate the support!!","fullyFundedDate":1725231367051,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-minds-enhancing-2nd-g/8722638/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Minds: Enhancing 2nd Grade Literacy Through Stem Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quappe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6837095"},{"teacherId":9704623,"projectId":8733355,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the wonderful donations of STEM bins and connected text. This project has given students a way to be creative and challenged. They are working together to build structures based on the texts that we read.\r\n\r\nStudents have enjoyed the hands-on experience. We will continue using these materials once a week for STEM time. They absolutely love this time and get a chance with new tools each week. We are grateful for the items and look forward to all the learning that will take place.","fullyFundedDate":1725356182619,"projectUrl":"project/integration-of-stem-and-literature/8733355/","projectTitle":"Integration of STEM and Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704623"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78592","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":376,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":79,"percentIndigenous":7,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":65.0,"schoolId":78592,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hawthorne Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hawthorne Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/missoula-county-public-school-district-1/hawthorne-elementary-school/78592"}