{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hayt Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4707277,"projectId":9712436,"letterContent":"Since receiving these new resources, my students have been using them almost every week during STEM Lab to build, test, and improve their ideas like real engineers. One moment that really captures the impact happened during a recent challenge where students had to design a solution, test it, collect data, and then redesign. Watching a group troubleshoot together—changing one small variable at a time and cheering when their design finally worked—was one of those \"this is why we do STEM\" moments. The materials didn't just make projects possible; they raised the quality of student thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nAs soon as we opened everything, kids were pointing out parts, making predictions, and already planning what they wanted to create. Even students who are usually quiet lit up—because they could see and touch the learning before we even started the lesson.\r\n\r\nNext, we're building on that excitement with a new round of challenges that push students to go deeper.","fullyFundedDate":1757944645669,"projectUrl":"project/snapping-boredom-with-cardboard/9712436/","projectTitle":"Snapping Boredom with Cardboard","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4707277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504290911624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronhale"},{"teacherId":9700097,"projectId":9575551,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with these new math manipulatives. When the materials first arrived, the students were incredibly excited to open the boxes and see tools like the fraction tiles and base ten magnets. We have started using them to tackle difficult concepts. For example, during our recent lesson on fractions, students used the tiles to physically compare sizes, which helped those who usually struggle with paper-and-pencil math to finally \"see\" the answers. It has made our math block much more active and engaging for everyone!\r\n\r\nThese resources allow my students to check their own work and visualize problems in a way that a textbook cannot. We are truly grateful for your support in helping us build a more hands-on learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755727651935,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-every-math-learner-with-manip/9575551/","projectTitle":"Empowering Every Math Learner With Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700097_orig.jpg?crop=1728,1728,x0,y299&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724362598343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700097"},{"teacherId":4707277,"projectId":9713459,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of Sphero Indi supplies. Your support plays a vital role in enriching our students' learning experience and igniting their creativity. \r\n\r\nThis donation has helped to build confidence, encourage imagination, and provide a safe space for self-expression. These creative outlets are more important than ever, your support helps us continue to nurture artists, coders, thinkers, and dreamers. This grant has encouraged students to think about technology beyond just a consumption model and centers a more creative approach to learning about tech. \r\n\r\nThere are several goals for this projects that includes getting students engaged in tech and coding while incorporating building and design principles and utilizing iterative design across all subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1758202588479,"projectUrl":"project/early-learning-coding-and-design/9713459/","projectTitle":"Early Learning Coding and Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4707277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504290911624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronhale"},{"teacherId":4707277,"projectId":9713476,"letterContent":"I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support through this STEM donor choose. Your contribution is a significant investment in the future of our students and the advancement of STEM education in our school community. \r\n\r\nPVC pipes are versatile, engaging tools that integrate creativity and critical thinking into classroom activities. The pipes have been used in a number of ways to spark student curiosity and engagement. From designing courses to imaginative structures to live in, these pipes have been an important piece inside our classroom. \r\n\r\nAs a facilitator of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) my duty is to provide a safe, fun and engaging space for my students to think, tinker and build. Doing this requires lots of time, patience and funding. Basic funding goes a long way to building an engaging and inquisitive STEM space for students. 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I even saw older siblings showing younger siblings their rock on display. \r\n\r\nOur school security guard reported that there was a pre-kindergarden student that squealed with excitement when he saw the rocks. To date, that student has been \"rock shopping\" daily, returning one rock for another. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for this wonderful opportunity. I hope this project can be a yearly addition for our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1747499566544,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-one-rock-at-a-time/9353844/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness One Rock at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Decker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193967_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542247657759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/decker"},{"teacherId":2973690,"projectId":9604707,"letterContent":"Our library has been hopping with the addition of our new books. We have voracious readers in the 7th grade! All of the novels that you helped our class receive are being checked out and utilized to their upmost. \r\nWe so appreciate your donations helping our kids increase their vocabulary, comprehension, and love for reading. Whether the students are diverse learners or general education students, the new library books are flying off the shelves. We are thankful and grateful for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1755823098282,"projectUrl":"project/yes-you-can-read-that/9604707/","projectTitle":"Yes, You Can Read That!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2973690_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656248708104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2973690"},{"teacherId":193967,"projectId":9295029,"letterContent":"Wow! This donation is incredible! I literally use these brushes everyday! My students are really excited to get to paint and are loving the opportunity to do it regularly. I'm even finding students who had never before painted exceeding the expectations and creating colors and designes far beyond their experience. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have new brushes. Most held them in awe and loved just holding a precious item. It was lovely to see. They love painting and creating. I love that everyone is involved in painting and creating with these new brushes. \r\n\r\nDonors like you really have made a difference for each and every one of my students who come to the art room. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746636655093,"projectUrl":"project/paint-brushes-for-art-class/9295029/","projectTitle":"Paint Brushes for Art Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Decker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193967_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542247657759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/decker"},{"teacherId":4707277,"projectId":9288351,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of 3D supplies. Your support plays a vital role in enriching our students' learning experience and igniting their creativity in STEM. With this technology, students were able to bring their designs to life, enhancing their understanding of engineering, mathematics, and design principles. The 3D printer not only is fostering creativity but has provide opportunities for critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of STEM concepts.\r\n\r\nOur 3D printer has helped to build confidence, encourage imagination, and provide a safe space for self-expression. These creative outlets are more important than ever, your support helps us continue to nurture artists, thinkers, and dreamers.\r\n\r\nThere are several goals for this projects that includes getting students engaged in the arts, incorporating building and design principles and utilizing iterative design across subjects. Students feel empowered to explore modern technology, develop essential skills, and envision themselves as future engineers, architects, and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1746541425825,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-through-3d-printing-fueling-c/9288351/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Through 3D Printing: Fueling Creativity in Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4707277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504290911624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronhale"},{"teacherId":4707277,"projectId":9288322,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of art supplies. Your support plays a vital role in enriching our students' learning experience and igniting their creativity in STEM. STEM in school encourages exploration and curiosity in students, as well as teaching them about the world around them in a fun, exploratory and hands-on manner. \r\n\r\nThis donation has helped to build confidence, encourage imagination, and provide a safe space for self-expression. These creative outlets are more important than ever, your support helps us continue to nurture artists, thinkers, and dreamers.\r\n\r\nThere are several goals for this projects that includes getting students engaged in the arts, incorporating building and design principles and utilizing iterative design across subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1746698806650,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-imagination-empowering-young/9288322/","projectTitle":"The Art of Imagination: Empowering Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4707277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504290911624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronhale"},{"teacherId":4707277,"projectId":8994131,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of art supplies. Your support plays a vital role in enriching our students' learning experience and igniting their creativity in STEM. STEM in school encourages exploration and curiosity in students, as well as teaching them about the world around them in a fun, exploratory and hands-on manner. \r\n\r\nThis donation has helped to build confidence, encourage imagination, and provide a safe space for self-expression. These creative outlets are more important than ever, your support helps us continue to nurture artists, thinkers, and dreamers.\r\n\r\nThere are several goals for this projects that includes getting students engaged in the arts, incorporating building and design principles and utilizing iterative design across subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1742935859616,"projectUrl":"project/building-smart-architecture-prototypes/8994131/","projectTitle":"Building Smart Architecture Prototypes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4707277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504290911624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronhale"},{"teacherId":4707277,"projectId":8993645,"letterContent":"Minecraft blocks were probably one of the most used choice time activities in STEM last school year. Students love Minecraft and this was a great opportunity for students to showcase building skills, creativity and collaboration without the aid of a screen. The Minecraft building blocks were engaging throughout multiple learning levels and the ideas produced seemed endless. I will continue to help support students through hands on learning. My duty is to provide a safe, fun and engaging space for my students to think, tinker and build. Doing this requires lots of time, patience and funding. The donors support through funding has gone a long way to help build an engaging and inquisitive STEM space for students.","fullyFundedDate":1744033090516,"projectUrl":"project/minecraft-building-beyond-the-screen/8993645/","projectTitle":"Minecraft Building Beyond the Screen","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4707277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504290911624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronhale"},{"teacherId":3359600,"projectId":8635561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the art supplies. My students used them throughout the year to enhance their projects and to express themselves in their free time. \r\n\r\nThey were so excited when I brought out the water colors. Nothing calms down a rowdy group of students more than paint sets and some calm music. \r\n\r\nIt was truly appreciated. Funding for items such as this give my students opportunities that they would not normally have with the district's budgeting. 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