{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hayes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7827360,"projectId":5538293,"letterContent":"I understand my response is late. However, I wanted to take a moment to let you know that through your donations I was able to help students explore their creativity for over 3 years. I still have a few, lonely, less used crayons from that kit floating around.\r\n\r\nWorking in a title 1 school means that every donation, no matter how small, makes a huge difference with each student, sometimes for years. Title 1 schools are chronically under funded and teachers buying supplies is the norm in every school I have worked at. I appreciate that you recognized the need and gave us the support we needed to thrive. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.\r\n\r\n-Ms. Campbell","fullyFundedDate":1625353984236,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-through-the-rainbow/5538293/","projectTitle":"Creativity Through the Rainbow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7827360_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691593765247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7827360"},{"teacherId":3273239,"projectId":10752997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for the elementary school library! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to exciting new resources that inspire both creativity and learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe Puppets, Tic Tac Toe and Candyland games are a huge hit—encouraging cooperation and problem-solving. These toys give my students an opportunity to build their fine motor and language skills while playing together in the library.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real impact on our school community. You've helped create a more engaging, welcoming, and imaginative library environment where students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1792724410329,"projectUrl":"project/board-games-puppets-in-the-library/10752997/","projectTitle":"Board Games & Puppets in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brittingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3273239_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507662234715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3273239"},{"teacherId":3273239,"projectId":10401196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project for the elementary school library! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to new Hispanic Heritage activities . Students were already excited about the Hispanic Heritage books. The organizing supplies will very helpful and useful.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real impact on our elementary school community. You've helped create a more engaging, welcoming, and imaginative library environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Brittingham","fullyFundedDate":1792070046135,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-hispanic-heritage/10401196/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Hispanic Heritage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brittingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3273239_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507662234715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3273239"},{"teacherId":7399086,"projectId":10555610,"letterContent":"Our fourth-grade mathematicians have been highly engaged using geoboards and coins to bring abstract math concepts to life through hands-on learning. The geoboards have become an invaluable tool for exploring geometry and spatial reasoning. Students are using colorful rubber bands to construct and analyze geometric shapes, discovering firsthand how perimeter and area change as they alter their designs. They are actively classifying different types of triangles and quadrilaterals by their angles and lines, turning geometric vocabulary into tangible concepts they can manipulate and see.","fullyFundedDate":1788092915277,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-make-math-come-alive/10555610/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Make Math Come Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7399086_orig.jpg?crop=327,327,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596824983886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7399086"},{"teacherId":10669630,"projectId":10652671,"letterContent":"I was able to set up the room divider once received yesterday. I was so excited to be able to use it in making sure my students requiring daily procedures in the clinic had extra privacy. \r\n\r\nThe sensory toys have already assisted in helping my students in the clinic feel more at ease and divert their attention to something more positive. I have had one enter the clinic distressed and upon seeing the sensory items, they were able to slowly destress and able to return to the classroom shortly after the incident. \r\n\r\nI have informed my staff and my kiddos that these were donated and they asked me to please say thank you for caring. One student even stated they were so happy that a stranger cared enough about their feelings to send these toys. \r\nThank you for making a difference in my kiddos. It is much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1789568795356,"projectUrl":"project/clinic-privacy/10652671/","projectTitle":"Clinic Privacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10669630"},{"teacherId":4658594,"projectId":10018905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my art class. My students were so excited to receive the supplies. \r\n\r\nWe have been able to restock a variety of versatile art materials that allow students to paint, build, design, and create.\r\nFrom painting on canvas panels to decorating wooden ornaments and assembling student-made books and projects, these supplies give my students meaningful opportunities to explore their creativity while strengthening academic and social-emotional skills.\r\nYour kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1777476059482,"projectUrl":"project/restock-and-replenish-supplies/10018905/","projectTitle":"Restock and Replenish Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Obuobisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4658594_orig.jpg?crop=2237,2237,x0,y218&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608358793226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4658594"},{"teacherId":8545476,"projectId":10377047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for restocking our classroom with the essential everyday supplies we need to thrive this year! While items like pencils, paper, glue, and notebooks might seem simple, having fully stocked shelves removes a massive barrier to learning for my students. Because of your generosity, every child walks into our room fully equipped and ready to dive into lessons without stress, hesitation, or the worry of lacking basic tools. Knowing our community cares enough to supply these fundamentals keeps our focus exactly where it belongs: on discovering, growing, and learning together. Thank you for investing in our daily success and setting us up for an incredible year!","fullyFundedDate":1783981148216,"projectUrl":"project/to-the-basicsand-beyond/10377047/","projectTitle":"To The Basics...And Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8545476_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658849768200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffanycraig"},{"teacherId":8545476,"projectId":10223190,"letterContent":"Huge thanks for making our classroom store such a massive success! When the fresh batch of donated goodies arrived, the room was practically buzzing with excitement. For elementary students, having a tangible, exciting goal to work toward transforms the everyday classroom routine into something engaging, dynamic, and deeply rewarding. Your generosity didn't just restock our shelves; it completely reignited our students' motivation and brought a whole new level of joy to our daily community.\r\n\r\nThe goodies you provided serve as far more than just fun novelties—they act as a powerful motivator that keeps my students trying their absolute hardest every single day. Children thrive when their efforts are noticed and celebrated. Having a store stocked with appealing items gives them a concrete reason to stay focused, practice self-regulation, and push through challenging assignments. Whether they are tackling a tough math problem, staying on task during independent work, or showing extra kindness to a classmate, they know their dedication directly connects to earning classroom currency. Seeing their eyes light up when they finally save enough to purchase an item they've had their eye on is priceless, and that sense of accomplishment translates into greater academic stamina and confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond boosting effort and behavior, using the gift card to source fun activities has transformed our learning into hands-on learning where foundational literacy skills come alive. Every day, all of my students get to practice listening, reading, writing, and speaking in an authentic, functional environment.","fullyFundedDate":1778025030462,"projectUrl":"project/linguistic-loot/10223190/","projectTitle":"Linguistic Loot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8545476_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658849768200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffanycraig"},{"teacherId":3273239,"projectId":10379255,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project for the elementary school library! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to fun bookmarks. Students will have a difficult time choosing a bookmark this year. The organizing supplies will very helpful and useful. \r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real impact on our elementary school community. You've helped create a more engaging, welcoming, and imaginative library environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Brittingham","fullyFundedDate":1784256030763,"projectUrl":"project/library-bookmarks/10379255/","projectTitle":"Library Bookmarks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brittingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3273239_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507662234715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3273239"},{"teacherId":3273239,"projectId":10380470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for the elementary school library! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to fun pets and trains items for learning center time in the the library. I will be starting the pets theme next month. \r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real impact on our elementary school community. You've helped create a more engaging, welcoming, and imaginative library environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Brittingham","fullyFundedDate":1784505541012,"projectUrl":"project/pets-trains-in-the-library/10380470/","projectTitle":"Pets & Trains in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brittingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3273239_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507662234715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3273239"},{"teacherId":9645301,"projectId":9638257,"letterContent":"Board games have a strong positive impact on student learning by naturally encouraging collaboration and communication. When students play together, they must take turns, explain their thinking, and follow shared rules, which builds teamwork and social skills. These interactions help students learn how to listen to others, negotiate decisions, and work toward a common goal. As a result, students develop a stronger sense of responsibility and respect for different perspectives in a structured, enjoyable setting.\r\n\r\nIn addition to collaboration, board games support important academic skills in math and reading. Many games require students to count spaces, add or subtract points, recognize patterns, or make quick mental calculations, strengthening foundational math skills in a hands-on way. Reading-based games also help students practice vocabulary, comprehension, and decoding as they read instructions, question cards, or game prompts. Because learning is embedded in play, students often engage more deeply and retain skills more effectively than through traditional worksheets alone.\r\n\r\nBoard games also strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Students are constantly making decisions, predicting outcomes, and adjusting strategies based on new information or challenges in the game. This kind of active thinking helps them become more flexible and resilient learners. Over time, students transfer these skills to academic tasks and real-world situations, improving their ability to approach problems logically and persist through challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1756040504631,"projectUrl":"project/board-games/9638257/","projectTitle":"Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cynthia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9645301"},{"teacherId":9105678,"projectId":9951286,"letterContent":"The book bins have made a wonderful difference in our classroom! They have helped us create an organized and inviting space where students can easily find, choose, and return books independently. Having a designated place for our classroom books keeps books organized and accessible, while also encouraging students to take ownership of our shared learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generous support, our students now have a classroom that feels more organized, welcoming, and ready for learning. These book bins may seem like a simple resource, but they have made a meaningful impact on our students' daily routines and their love of reading. 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