{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Heber Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6471868,"projectId":10073110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our student-led community service project. Your generosity allows our sixth graders to take an active role in creating a safer and more positive school environment.\r\n\r\nWith your support, students will analyze real-life school scenarios, explore the impact of bullying, and design materials like pamphlets, infographics, and posters to educate and encourage empathy among their peers. These resources will be shared across campus to help every student understand how to make responsible choices and contribute to a kind and inclusive community.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps students extend their outreach through daily acts of kindness, such as greeting peers at the school entrance with smiles, motivational quotes, and small treats. These simple actions reinforce the lessons of empathy, respect, and self-control while building a welcoming environment for all 650 students at our school.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are empowered to lead, make a difference, and help foster a school where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.","fullyFundedDate":1770655256155,"projectUrl":"project/hawks-rising-together/10073110/","projectTitle":"Hawks Rising Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471868_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x60,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727626671652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-moyron"},{"teacherId":6471868,"projectId":9917178,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Your kindness will help create a more organized, supportive, and motivating learning environment for my sixth grade students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, we will have a laminator and laminating sheets that will allow me to protect and reuse important classroom materials such as reference charts, strategy cards, and student created tools. Having durable resources available each day helps students stay organized and gives them reliable learning supports they can return to throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour support also provides small incentives such as ramen cups and lollipops that help recognize student effort and encourage positive choices. These simple rewards bring a lot of excitement to the classroom and help build a culture where students feel motivated and appreciated for their hard work.\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem small, but they make a meaningful difference in keeping our classroom structured, engaging, and joyful. Most importantly, they help students feel seen, encouraged, and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765934844055,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9917178/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471868_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x60,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727626671652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-moyron"},{"teacherId":6471868,"projectId":9806767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness helps create a space where students feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, we can keep our classroom clean and healthy with disinfecting wipes, brighten our space with colorful paper for projects and displays, and provide small comforts like lip balm to help students feel at ease during the school day. These thoughtful supplies truly make a difference in helping our classroom feel welcoming and supportive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also allows us to celebrate students through birthday cards and small incentives that recognize their effort, growth, and achievements. These moments of celebration help build confidence and remind students that their hard work matters.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is more than a place for lessons. It is a community where kindness, effort, and belonging are valued. Your support helps make that possible every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping fill our classroom with care, color, and encouragement. Your generosity means so much to our students and to me.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1764704369038,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-joys-and-everyday-essentials/9806767/","projectTitle":"Classroom Joys and Everyday Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471868_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x60,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727626671652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-moyron"},{"teacherId":6471868,"projectId":9133942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our 6th-grade students will have the opportunity to explore ancient civilizations in a creative and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you helped provide, modeling clay, acrylic paint markers, canvas boards, and sculpting tool, students will be able to design and build models inspired by civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. Instead of only reading about history, they will bring it to life through art, creativity, and hands-on STEM projects.\r\n\r\nThese experiences help students think critically, collaborate with their classmates, and express their ideas in new ways. For many of my students, this will be their first opportunity to work with high-quality art supplies, and it will make a lasting impact on their engagement and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to our classroom, especially in a Title I school where many students may not have access to these kinds of materials at home. Because of you, our students will be able to create, imagine, and connect with history in a way that truly inspires them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping make learning come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1750963757061,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ancient-civilizations-to-life-t/9133942/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ancient Civilizations to Life Through Art and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471868_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x60,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727626671652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-moyron"},{"teacherId":6471868,"projectId":9949714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to reliable headsets that will help them fully participate in their daily learning with programs like i-Ready and other online tools.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, clear sound and the ability to focus make a big difference. With these new headsets, students can hear directions better, work independently without distractions, and stay engaged in their reading and math lessons. This helps them build confidence and make steady progress toward their academic goals.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps create a positive learning environment where students feel motivated and excited to try their best. Small rewards and encouragement, combined with the right tools, help students stay persistent even when lessons are challenging.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create opportunities for them to succeed. Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1765897473552,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-scholars-succeed-with-qualit/9949714/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Scholars Succeed With Quality Headsets & Motivation Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471868_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x60,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727626671652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-moyron"},{"teacherId":6887448,"projectId":9649705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM students and helping bring our classroom economy to life. Because of your generosity, students are now using 3D-printed STEM coins to earn classroom currency for positive actions like completing their work, helping classmates, and participating in lessons. They can then use their coins in our classroom store, where they can choose items like water, protein shakes, Slim Jims, Starburst, and flavored water packets.\r\n\r\nStudents also enjoy visiting the STEM Center during lunchtime exploration, and it has been wonderful to see them talking about their coins, comparing how much they've saved, and deciding whether to spend now or save for something they really want. These moments naturally lead to conversations about saving, budgeting, and making thoughtful decisions.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a learning environment where students can practice real-world skills while having fun. Your support truly makes a difference for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757423258137,"projectUrl":"project/stem-coins-for-smart-spending/9649705/","projectTitle":"STEM Coins for Smart Spending","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arguelles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6887448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738774203558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-arguelles"},{"teacherId":6887448,"projectId":9649584,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our STEM Center and helping our students grow as confident problem solvers.\r\n\r\nMy students are curious, creative, and always eager to tackle new challenges. In our STEM Center, they regularly apply math to real-world problems and learn to think critically. Having the right tools makes a big difference in helping them stay focused and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students now have calculators, a calculator organizer, and a small bag of Starburst for encouragement. The students were very appreciative to have access to the calculators, as they allow them to focus on the more challenging aspects of problem-solving and reasoning rather than spending all their time on lengthy computations. The organizer also helps keep our materials neat and ready so students can spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a positive learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to keep learning and growing. Thank you for making a difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758856849660,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-stem-problem-solvers/9649584/","projectTitle":"Calculators for STEM Problem Solvers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arguelles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6887448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738774203558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-arguelles"},{"teacherId":6887448,"projectId":9648480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity helps create a space where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMy students are full of energy, curiosity, and big dreams. Every day they come into our STEM Center excited to explore, create, and discover something new. Even though many of them face challenges outside of school, they bring positivity and determination into the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have important classroom essentials like paper, erasable pens, smelly stickers, snacks, and small treats. These simple items may seem small, but they make a big difference in helping our classroom run smoothly and keeping students motivated.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps us create a welcoming environment where students feel supported and celebrated. Thank you for bringing care, smiles, and encouragement to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1756382197206,"projectUrl":"project/basic-essentials-for-bright-learners/9648480/","projectTitle":"Basic Essentials for Bright Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arguelles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6887448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738774203558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-arguelles"},{"teacherId":6887448,"projectId":9635280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and our STEM Center. Because of your generosity, our students now have the Indy Sphero kits, robot starter kit, and Computer Science career posters, and they absolutely love them!\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited to use the robots during lunchtime exploration in the STEM Center. It has been wonderful to see students from different grade levels and abilities come together to experiment, code, and cheer each other on as their robots move through challenges. The Indy Sphero kits have helped make these activities accessible for our SDC and ESN students, allowing everyone to participate and feel successful.\r\n\r\nIt is truly beautiful to see all students learning side by side—problem-solving, collaborating, and discovering new skills together. Your support has helped create a space where every student feels included, curious, and excited about technology.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make these experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755983939329,"projectUrl":"project/building-career-pathways-with-robotics-a/9635280/","projectTitle":"Building Career Pathways With Robotics and Computer Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arguelles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6887448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738774203558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-arguelles"},{"teacherId":6773742,"projectId":9598941,"letterContent":"I want to take the time to thank all of you for your generosity in regards to our project. Without a doubt, all of our students will be able to take advantage of all of the provided items in order to keep themselves cool and with great hygiene.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of deodorants along with tooth brushes and toothpaste will give the students a great opportunity to practice their hygiene skills and to avoid any classroom bullying due to unpleasant smell because of body sweat. \r\n\r\nOur class had a great surprising reaction when the items arrived. The kids showed great smiles and were very thankful for this great opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1765603728343,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-hygiene-in-6th-grade/9598941/","projectTitle":"Promoting Hygiene In 6th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. De La Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6773742_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596496424343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-delarosa"},{"teacherId":8638130,"projectId":9826196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support my students' daily learning experience. As a teacher, I see firsthand how much energy, both mental and physical, it takes for students to stay focused, motivated, and ready to learn. Sometimes, all a student needs is a small boost to help them stay engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution of snacks such as chips, Jolly Ranchers, candy bracelets, ring pops, Sour Punch Twists, and Fun Dip will serve as both encouragement and support in our classroom. These treats will be used in two powerful ways: as rewards for academic effort, positive behavior, and acts of kindness, and as quick pick-me-ups for students who may be tired, hungry, or struggling to focus.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will have access to small but meaningful moments of motivation that help them stay engaged and feel cared for. Something as simple as a snack can truly make a difference in a child's day, and your donation ensures that I can provide that support when it's needed most.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a learning environment where students feel motivated, valued, and supported. Your kindness directly impacts their success.","fullyFundedDate":1762266246407,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9826196/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638130_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673655802430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8638130"},{"teacherId":8638130,"projectId":9770047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Thanksgiving Community Kindness Project. Your support allows my students to take part in a long-standing tradition at our school: Giving back to our community before the holiday season as an act of kindness and compassion.\r\n\r\nWith your donation of essential items such as rice, tomato sauce, spaghetti, canned vegetables, chicken noodle soup, boxed mashed potatoes, deodorant, chips, and feminine pads, my students will be able to create care baskets for families in our school community who are experiencing food insecurity. During class time, students will take part in packaging the items into bags and preparing them for distribution. This hands-on experience gives them a meaningful opportunity to practice generosity and understand the impact of even the smallest act of giving.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us nurture the values of kindness, community, and empathy in our students. I know my students are capable of incredible kindness, and your donation allows us to continue fostering that quality by encouraging them to help others in need.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in both our classroom and our community. 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