{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charles Henderson Elementary ","outOfStateSupporters":43.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9306989,"projectId":9972112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of the books you provided, my students are beginning to enjoy reading in a more engaging and exciting way. They are learning how to properly hold a book, explore the pages, and interact during reading time. Most importantly, they are developing a growing love for books and storytelling.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create positive learning experiences and fostering early literacy skills that will benefit my students for years to come. Thank you for believing in them and supporting their learning journey,","fullyFundedDate":1768090113468,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-bright-beginnings/9972112/","projectTitle":"Books for Bright Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9306989_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y175&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695781921512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9306989"},{"teacherId":7872727,"projectId":9059565,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom was provided with headphones that are crucial to the learning that occurs every single day. In this day and age, technology plays a huge part in the differentiated support and practice that students get in all subjects. There are many online platforms that we engage with every single day that help students to practice at the levels they are currently at so that they can access grade level materials better. A lot of these platforms need headphones because they are interactive or have videos. Without headphones, my students would not get the practice that they need every day. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1738962192560,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-ed-tech/9059565/","projectTitle":"Headphones For Ed Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poupard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7872727_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660767894009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7872727"},{"teacherId":7872727,"projectId":6790180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! These materials have been so loved in my classroom ever since they arrived. The StoryWorks subscription allows my students to be exposed to so many different types of reading and writing. The topics are engaging and relatable, and they are a classroom favorite. Anything that gets my students motivated to read is worth all the money and time. The TIME for Kids subscription is a must-have in every classroom. It is so important for children to know what is going on in the world around them. The more knowledge they have about what is happening in different areas of the world, the more they can determine how they want to fit into the world as they grow into adults. \r\n\r\nThank you so so much again! We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1663686443462,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-knowledge-and-knowledge-is-po/6790180/","projectTitle":"Reading is Knowledge and Knowledge is Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poupard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7872727_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660767894009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7872727"},{"teacherId":7872727,"projectId":7655344,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity towards our classroom. These resources have been put to good use ever since they arrived. My students have been able to receive better small group instruction, practice work, and homework due to all of the workbooks. The more mediums that children have to implement skills and knowledge gained in the classroom, the deeper the understanding and the better application they have. \r\n\r\nWe used the popsicle bookmarks quickly during independent reading time. Another part of your donation provided students with incentives that they could earn such as pencil toppers which were a class favorite because they were like little pencil buddies. Sometimes it is really the little things that make each day a little brighter :) \r\n\r\nThank you so much again for your thoughtfulness towards our classroom. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1692398154342,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-the-2023-2024-school-year-of/7655344/","projectTitle":"Let's Start the 2023-2024 School Year Off Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poupard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7872727_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660767894009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7872727"},{"teacherId":9283587,"projectId":9619907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to my Classroom Essentials project! I honestly didn't expect this project to be fulfilled after it had been posted for several months since the beginning of the school year. Seeing it funded now is such a wonderful surprise, and I am truly overwhelmed by your kindness.\r\n\r\nThese resources will be a huge help to my class. The headphones are important for our daily work as students use them constantly on their Chromebooks for i-Ready Math, Freckle, and Flocabulary. Having these allows them to focus deeply on their supplementary math activities. Additionally, the prizes will be a fantastic motivator, as my students absolutely adore stickers! \r\n\r\nI am forever grateful for your support in making our classroom a better place to learn. MARAMING SALAMAT!","fullyFundedDate":1764598869901,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-student-success/9619907/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9283587_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724805354637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9283587"},{"teacherId":9614163,"projectId":9587641,"letterContent":"Having these essential supplies allows me to preserve and protect the specialized visual aids and interactive math tools our students rely on every day, such as the number lines and fraction \"cakes\" used in our current lessons. Because our students often express frustration through physical outbursts or tantrums, the heavy-duty lamination ensures that their learning materials remain durable and reusable even during difficult moments. \r\n\r\nThe students are most excited to have their own \"math mats\" that they can touch and interact with verbally without the fear of tearing the paper. This technology is especially helpful for our students who struggle with fine motor skills and number recognition, as it allows us to create high-contrast, sturdy prompts that facilitate the one-on-one monitoring they require. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity; these \"Classroom Essentials\" provide the structural support my students need to engage with mathematics in a way that feels safe, permanent, and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1765205055338,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-students/9587641/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. FERNANDEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614163_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722299241744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614163"},{"teacherId":9614163,"projectId":9951721,"letterContent":"The four large hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes have become an essential part of our \"Healthy Habits\" routine. Every morning, and after every transition—like coming back from recess or lunch—we have a \"Safety Reset.\" Usually, there is a lot of anxiety about germs when passing items around. Instead, I saw a student take the initiative to wipe the table every time they sneeze and after class. Having these supplies readily available has empowered them to take ownership of their own health and the health of their peers.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and the students asked me what are those. They saw the giant bottles of sanitizer and the stacks of wipes, there was a collective cheer! One student jokingly called the large sanitizers \"The Germ-Fighting Towers.\" They were honestly touched to know that people they haven't even met care enough about their well-being to send these supplies. It made them feel valued and \"seen.\"\r\n\r\nNow that we have a solid foundation of cleanliness, my students are moving into a safe and healthy classroom. We are currently tracking our attendance and discussing how simple actions, like the ones your donation supports, can prevent the spread of illness in a community. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly helped us clear the hurdle of worry so we can focus on the joy of learning. Thank you for being our partners in health!","fullyFundedDate":1767113204756,"projectUrl":"project/clean-hands-healthy-minds-help-us-stop/9951721/","projectTitle":"Clean Hands, Healthy Minds: Help Us Stop the Germ Spread!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. FERNANDEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9614163_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722299241744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614163"},{"teacherId":9399409,"projectId":9456810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our communication program! The craft materials you provided are already making a meaningful difference in our communication and social activities. With these new supplies, my students are able to express their ideas in creative and hands-on ways—engaging in play, creating collaboratively, and expressing new concepts in ways that strengthen both their confidence and communication skills.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our program. Thank you for helping us create more opportunities for connection, creativity, and communication.\r\n\r\nWith immense gratitude,\r\nMs. Tina Stuckert","fullyFundedDate":1758222433681,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself-art-for-social-commu/9456810/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself: Art for Social & Communication Growth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stuckert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399409"},{"teacherId":4138436,"projectId":9317116,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity. Our school is now have the materials and needs to be creative to show courage and compassion. The new button making kit and bracelet supplies and poster materials helped on students become empowered and standing up against bullying in the way that is both visual and meaningful.\r\n\r\nDuring the months of September and October for anti-bullying month, students learned about bullying and then created posters, buttons, and many made friendship bracelets to pass out to other students as well. All posters are displayed around our school. Alongside their posters, they are wearing designing wearable buttons, and bracelets That say things like say no to bullion telling an adult be a buddy. Students aren't just learning about empathy and inclusion. They are practicing it, modeling it and spreading it to others. \r\n\r\nOur next steps is for students to do a gallery walk with classes across grade levels will be invited to view and discuss what the impact of seeing the posters displayed throughout the school. The posters reinforces how to be an up-stander instead of a bystander. Students are thrilled at the idea of leading this initiative school-wide, knowing that their voices and creativity are helping build a safer, kinder community.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support has given my students not just materials, but also the bravery to use their voices and stand up for one another.","fullyFundedDate":1746787186673,"projectUrl":"project/buttons-bracelets-and-bravery-studen/9317116/","projectTitle":"“Buttons, Bracelets, and Bravery: Students Stand Up to Bullying!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4138436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663416756149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-ali"},{"teacherId":4138436,"projectId":9166168,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible support of our project, \"Little Blocks, Big Ideas: Inspiring STEM in Our Library!\" Because of you, our library has transformed into a space where hands-on learning, creative exploration, and STEM discovery has come alive for students.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials were introduced, students were a little hesitant until they learned all the cool things they could create. For many of our young learners, this was opportunity for them to experiment with open-ended STEM play—and they are absolutely loving it!\r\n\r\nThese new resources are not only enhancing our makerspace, but also helping students develop problem-solving skills, perseverance, and teamwork. One student was determined to make a flag but continued facing challenges when learning to connect the blocks using a pattern. After numerous times and assistance she was excited to show me her finally product. That kind of joy and confidence is the true impact of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you DonorsChoose Community for believing in our school, our students, and the power of play-based STEM learning. Your donation has sparked big ideas from little hands—and we are just getting started.","fullyFundedDate":1742918053175,"projectUrl":"project/little-blocks-big-ideas-inspiring-stem/9166168/","projectTitle":"Little Blocks, Big Ideas: Inspiring STEM in Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4138436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663416756149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-ali"},{"teacherId":4138436,"projectId":9115924,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Warm Hands, Warm Hearts: Winter Essentials for Our Kindergartners.\" Because of your generosity, our youngest learners were truly blessed to face chilly winter mornings and brisk spring days with warm hands, cozy feet, snug necks—and the biggest smiles.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, every kindergartner, preschooler, and even a few first graders received essential cold-weather gear: socks, gloves, and scarves. These items weren't just about staying warm—they were symbols of care, comfort, and the kindness of a community that believes in them.\r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces when they found out they'd be receiving their very own gear—and that they got to choose their favorites—was absolutely priceless. They eagerly tried everything on right away, proudly showing off their new colors and styles. One student beamed, \"Thank you! Now my neck will be warm!\" Another sweetly asked, \"Can my sister have some socks and a scarf too?\"\r\n\r\nThank you for wrapping our young scholars in warmth and love this winter and spring. Your generosity made a real difference—and it will keep making one.","fullyFundedDate":1740515585488,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-warm-hearts-winter-essentia/9115924/","projectTitle":"Warm Hands, Warm Hearts: Winter Essentials for Our Kindergartners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4138436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663416756149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-ali"},{"teacherId":9283587,"projectId":8739319,"letterContent":"Your generous support of \"Bricks & Journals: Energizing Kinesthetic Math Learners\" has transformed our classroom! The students absolutely love using the bricks and journals, which have made math engaging and accessible. Building models with the bricks has brought abstract concepts to life, while the journals have helped them connect lessons and reflect on their learning. We've seen a real boost in engagement and understanding, all thanks to your kindness.\r\n\r\nThe bricks have reinforced key concepts through hands-on learning, and the journals have improved their organization and reflection. Your donations have made a significant impact on their motivation and math skills. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to our students' success. 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