{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hazlehurst Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":77.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10071967,"projectId":10204578,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Your generous donation of paper, LCD writing boards, markers, and pencils has made a meaningful difference for my students at our low-income school. These materials allow us to practice writing, letters, sounds, and early literacy skills every day without worrying about limited supplies.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the new materials, especially the LCD writing boards. They loved being able to practice, erase, and try again. Their excitement made learning feel fun and encouraged them to keep trying.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue developing our writing and literacy skills as students practice forming letters, writing words, and creating simple sentences. Your support is helping ensure that every student has the tools they need to participate, learn, and grow with confidence. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777993402023,"projectUrl":"project/writing-is-fundamental/10204578/","projectTitle":"Writing is FUNdamental!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.Arickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10071967_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776472059678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10071967"},{"teacherId":3896835,"projectId":10211674,"letterContent":"My students have been using our new small dry-erase boards, dry-erase lapboards, markers, index cards, file folders, and dry-erase answer paddles during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and literacy centers. During phonics practice, students use the boards and markers to map sounds, build and spell words, practice weekly phonics patterns, and write sentences. We also use the index cards to create word cards and skill-review activities, while the file folders help keep our small-group and center materials organized. The answer paddles have been a fun way for every student to respond to questions at the same time, allowing me to quickly check for understanding.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and ready to use them right away! They especially enjoy writing their answers on the boards and holding up their answer paddles. These resources have made practice feel more interactive and have encouraged even my quieter students to participate because everyone gets an opportunity to show what they know.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these resources as students move through their individual phonics and reading skills during small-group intervention. Students will use the materials to practice blending and segmenting sounds, word mapping, spelling patterns, heart words, sentence writing, and reading comprehension. As they master one skill, we will continue using these same materials to practice more challenging skills.\r\n\r\nThese aren't just dry-erase boards and classroom supplies—they are giving every student a voice, a way to practice, and another opportunity to experience success.","fullyFundedDate":1777993405946,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-bags-for-daily-classroom-l/10211674/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Bags for Daily Classroom Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3896835_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497233362463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3896835"},{"teacherId":3896835,"projectId":10208091,"letterContent":"My students have been putting our new sheet protectors, glue sticks, sticky notes, copy paper, pencils, colored pencils, and zipper pouches to great use! We use these materials throughout the day during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, literacy centers, and independent practice. Students use the sheet protectors for reusable activities, sticky notes to record ideas and responses while reading, and glue sticks and colored pencils for interactive learning activities. The pencils and copy paper are essential for their daily assignments, while the zipper pouches help students keep their learning materials organized and ready to use.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw all of the new supplies, they were excited and eager to use them. They especially enjoyed having materials that they could keep organized in their pouches and use during hands-on activities. It was wonderful seeing them excited about something as simple as having the tools they need to complete their work successfully.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these resources as students work on phonics, reading comprehension, writing, and math skills. We will use them for word work, interactive phonics activities, reading responses, small-group practice, and other projects throughout the school year. As students learn new skills, these supplies will help us continue creating engaging opportunities for them to practice and apply what they have learned.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they give my students something incredibly important—the tools to participate, practice, create, and learn with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1777993403402,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-equipping-my-student/10208091/","projectTitle":"“Tools for Success: Equipping My Students to Thrive”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3896835_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497233362463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3896835"},{"teacherId":3896835,"projectId":10117686,"letterContent":"My students and I are so thankful for the snacks that were donated to our classroom! We have been using them during the school day to give students a quick snack break when needed. Having snacks available has been especially helpful during our longer learning blocks, allowing students to refuel and return to instruction ready to focus. Something as simple as a snack can make a big difference when a student is trying to concentrate and learn.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the snacks, they were so excited and appreciative! They could not wait to see the different choices available. Their smiles and excitement showed just how much they appreciated having something special available to them during the school day.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building strong classroom routines and helping students stay focused as we work on reading, phonics, math, and other grade-level skills. These snacks will continue to provide a little extra fuel during our busy school days so students can focus more on learning and less on being hungry.\r\n\r\nA small snack can provide a big boost—helping students refuel, refocus, and get back to learning!","fullyFundedDate":1781387080027,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-for-strong-learner/10117686/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks for Strong Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3896835_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497233362463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3896835"},{"teacherId":3896835,"projectId":10107507,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your generous donation of folders, binder clips, laminating paper, and Word Building Tiles Student Packs! These materials are already helping make our phonics instruction more organized, engaging, and hands-on.\r\n\r\nMy students will use the word-building tiles to build, blend, and spell words while practicing their phonics skills. The folders and binder clips will help keep their small-group and literacy center materials organized, while the laminating paper will allow us to create durable, reusable activities that students can practice with throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping us turn sounds into words, words into reading, and practice into progress! 🌟\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them the tools they need to become stronger, more confident readers. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1778017272787,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-learning-essentials/10107507/","projectTitle":"Small Group Learning Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3896835_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497233362463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3896835"},{"teacherId":3896835,"projectId":9917541,"letterContent":"My students have been excited to use our new EXPO markers, dry-erase erasers, letter tiles, and dry-erase pockets during phonics instruction and small-group reading. We have used the letter tiles to build, blend, and manipulate words based on our weekly phonics skills. The dry-erase pockets allow students to practice word mapping, spelling, syllable work, and other phonics activities without needing a new worksheet each time. Students use their EXPO markers and erasers to complete the activities, check their work, erase, and try again.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and ready to use them! They especially enjoy activities that allow them to build words with the letter tiles and write on the dry-erase pockets. These resources have helped make our phonics lessons more interactive and have given students an opportunity to practice skills in a fun, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these materials during small-group instruction and literacy centers as students work on the specific phonics skills they need to strengthen. Students will continue building and mapping words, practicing spelling patterns, reading words, and applying those skills in sentences and connected text. As they master one skill, we will use these same resources to move on to more challenging phonics patterns.\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped turn phonics practice into hands-on learning, and I am so thankful to our donors for helping give my students the tools they need to grow into stronger, more confident readers!","fullyFundedDate":1778017273419,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-our-learning-centers/9917541/","projectTitle":"Power Up Our Learning Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3896835_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497233362463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3896835"},{"teacherId":9561595,"projectId":10007992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Classroom Restock project! My students were so excited when the boxes arrived and couldn't wait to help unpack and organize everything. We immediately began using the new ink to print learning materials, anchor charts, and activities, while the laminating supplies are helping us preserve classroom resources that students use every day. The sheet protectors and folders have made it easier for students to keep their work organized, and our classroom reward items have been a wonderful way to celebrate positive behavior. Next, we'll continue creating durable learning tools, interactive anchor charts, and organized student resources that can be used throughout the year. Your generosity has helped create a more prepared, organized, and engaging classroom where every student has the materials they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1778008774999,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock/10007992/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9561595_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745851100590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9561595"},{"teacherId":9561595,"projectId":10236147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Scan, Discover, Read: The Interactive Library\". Your generosity is helping transform our library into an engaging, student-centered space where technology and literacy work together. Because of your support, students will have opportunities to explore books in exciting new ways through QR codes, digital activities, and interactive learning experiences. These resources will help build confidence, strengthen research and technology skills, and encourage students to become independent learners and readers. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future success.","fullyFundedDate":1778289007888,"projectUrl":"project/scan-discover-read-the-interactive-li/10236147/","projectTitle":"Scan, Discover, Read: The Interactive Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9561595_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745851100590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9561595"},{"teacherId":9561595,"projectId":10053574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, *Motivation and Mindfulness for Third Grade Success*. Your generosity means more than words can express. Because of your donations, my students will have tools and incentives that help them stay motivated, focused, and confident during one of the most challenging times of the school year. These resources will support both their academic growth and emotional well-being as we prepare for important third grade testing. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create a positive, encouraging classroom environment where they can truly succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778288895691,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-and-mindfulness-for-third-gra/10053574/","projectTitle":"Motivation and Mindfulness for Third Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9561595_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745851100590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9561595"},{"teacherId":4499762,"projectId":10063080,"letterContent":"Receiving cleaning supplies for my classroom made a tremendous impact on both my students and our learning environment. A clean and organized classroom helps students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn each day. Items such as disinfecting wipes, tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and other cleaning materials allowed us to maintain a healthier and more welcoming space for everyone.\r\n\r\nIn an elementary classroom, supplies are used constantly, and germs spread quickly. Having access to cleaning supplies helped reduce distractions caused by illness and allowed students to focus more on instruction and learning. My students also developed a greater sense of responsibility and pride in taking care of their classroom environment.\r\n\r\nBeyond cleanliness, these supplies created peace of mind. Instead of worrying about running out of essential items, I was able to focus my attention fully on teaching and supporting my students academically and emotionally. The classroom became a more positive and productive space where students could collaborate, learn, and thrive comfortably.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources reminded my students that people care about their well-being and success. Something as simple as cleaning supplies truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom community, and we are incredibly grateful for the support.","fullyFundedDate":1774036427030,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-and-ready-minds/10063080/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces and Ready Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yates-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4499762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680737318689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4499762"},{"teacherId":10226954,"projectId":10177306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students were excited the moment they saw the new materials and couldn't wait to start using them. Their enthusiasm made it clear how much these resources mean to our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the materials during daily lessons and small-group activities to make learning more engaging and hands-on. As we continue our current unit, these resources will help students build new skills, work collaboratively, and grow in confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and making a positive impact on their learning. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776960068547,"projectUrl":"project/how-can-i-focus-if-i-am-hungry/10177306/","projectTitle":"How Can I Focus, If I am Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Felton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10226954"},{"teacherId":10246831,"projectId":10196935,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to enjoy healthy snacks throughout the school day. Having access to these snacks has made a meaningful difference by helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn, especially during long instructional periods.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks arrived, the students were excited and grateful. Many smiled as they saw the variety of options, and it was wonderful to know that every child had something to help keep them going. A simple snack can make a big difference in a student's ability to participate, concentrate, and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have become an important part of our classroom routine. Whether a student forgets breakfast, has a late lunch, or just needs a little extra fuel, we are able to provide support without disrupting learning. As we continue with reading, math, science, and collaborative classroom activities, students can focus on doing their best because they aren't distracted by hunger.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' well-being and success. 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