{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hendersonville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3069994,"projectId":9996541,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten students have been so excited to use these new resources! One of our favorite moments was during our science and sensory exploration center, where students used the kinetic sand to build, create, and describe different shapes and landforms while strengthening their fine motor skills. The sensory floor tiles have quickly become a favorite calming station, giving students a chance to regulate their emotions and refocus before returning to learning. The new dry erase markers have also made our daily phonics, handwriting, and math lessons much more engaging because every child has working materials to actively participate.\r\nMy students' faces lit up with excitement when they opened the boxes! They immediately wanted to explore the sensory tiles and couldn't wait to feel the kinetic sand. Many students exclaimed, \"This is so cool!\" and \"Can we use this today?\" They were thrilled to know these special materials were just for our classroom, and they have taken great pride in using and caring for them. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and appreciation.\r\nAs we continue building strong foundational skills, these resources will remain an important part of our daily learning routines. Students will use the dry erase markers for letter formation, phonics practice, sight words, and early math activities. The kinetic sand and storage bins will support hands-on learning in our science and literacy centers, while the sensory floor tiles will continue helping students develop self-regulation skills so they are ready to learn. Our positive behavior system will also be strengthened with the fruit snacks as rewards for perseverance, kindness, and making good choices. These resources are helping us create an engaging, inclusive classroom where every child feels valued, confident, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you to The Schoen Foundation and the four additional donors for investing in our classroom. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our kindergarten students every single day! May GOD continue to bless you for being a blessing.","fullyFundedDate":1776467744840,"projectUrl":"project/the-refill-center/9996541/","projectTitle":"The Refill Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3069994_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x100,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628956007727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3069994"},{"teacherId":10190718,"projectId":9977757,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to use these new classroom resources every day to support their learning in math and science. When the materials arrived, the students were excited and eager to explore them. Their faces lit up as they discovered new tools that made learning more engaging, hands-on, and interactive. Having access to these resources has helped create a positive learning environment where students feel motivated to participate and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment occurred during our small-group math instruction. Students used the new materials to solve real-world problem-solving tasks, collaborate with classmates, and explain their thinking. The resources allowed students to visualize concepts, stay organized, and remain actively engaged throughout the lesson. Even students who were previously hesitant to participate showed increased confidence and enthusiasm as they worked through challenging activities.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will play an important role in helping students strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. We plan to use them in future math and science investigations, hands-on projects, and small-group interventions to meet the diverse needs of our learners. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success. Thank you for helping provide meaningful learning experiences that inspire growth, curiosity, and achievement every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776979574681,"projectUrl":"project/markers-up-learning-on/9977757/","projectTitle":"Markers Up! Learning On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190718"},{"teacherId":10350229,"projectId":9895081,"letterContent":"Our classroom has truly become a calm, welcoming, and fun space where our students feel safe to be themselves. With the addition of a cozy carpet for morning routines and bright, cheerful decor, our room now starts each day with comfort and positivity. These changes have made a meaningful impact on our students' confidence, engagement, and overall growth.\r\n\r\nBeyond those highlights, so many of the materials we received have played an important role in shaping our classroom into what it is today. Each item has helped us create an environment where students can learn, explore, and thrive.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you all enough for your generosity and support. Your donations have made a real difference in the lives of our students, and we are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767187666990,"projectUrl":"project/bright-shining-stars/9895081/","projectTitle":"Bright Shining Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350229_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763077493353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350229"},{"teacherId":9031278,"projectId":9771522,"letterContent":"My students are using the new resources to explore in the science center. The children are going to that specific center since the new manipulatives and books have been added. Their favorite is the microscope. They enjoy changing the slides and looking at the different things.\r\n\r\nWhen I open the box in the classroom, their eyes lit up like it was Christmas morning. The items where things they never seen before. They started to smile when I should them how to use each resource. I was happy that they were excited for the new manipulatives.\r\n\r\nOur next steps is to continue to explore with the manipulatives in the science center. To this day the children are still working with those manipulatives and reading the science books. Thank you again for your act of kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1764352781341,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-unknown-in-our-science-cen/9771522/","projectTitle":"Exploring the Unknown in Our Science Center!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9031278_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746053113807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9031278"},{"teacherId":10191724,"projectId":9692505,"letterContent":"We are very grateful to have the Seat Sacks in our classroom. We use them every day to help students organize their books, folders, and learning materials. Having their supplies easily accessible allows students to stay focused during lessons and transitions, and it has helped create a more organized and calm classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the Seat Sacks, they were very excited and happy. They immediately noticed how helpful they were and enjoyed placing their books and materials inside their own seat pocket. Many students shared how much easier it is now to find their things without needing help, which has encouraged independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our daily lessons, students will use the Seat Sacks during reading, writing, and math activities. These resources support our ongoing classroom routines by helping students stay prepared and engaged. Thanks to our donors, students are developing strong organizational habits that will support their learning throughout the school year.😊❤️","fullyFundedDate":1767194067575,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-in-small-seats-for-my-kind/9692505/","projectTitle":"\"Big Dreams in Small Seats\" (For My Kindergarten Students)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Echavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-echavez"},{"teacherId":9781298,"projectId":9771549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Come Let Us Learn About Different Games and Activities\" project for our elementary physical education classes. Your generous donation of foam frisbees, mini soccer goals and foam soccer balls, and a complete set of bocce balls has already made a bright, joyful difference in our students' daily activities. From the moment the equipment arrived, the children's excitement was contagious — they could hardly wait to explore the new games and practice new skills. The foam frisbees have been perfect for teaching throwing and catching with an emphasis on safety and coordination. Because these frisbees are soft and lightweight, even our youngest students feel confident trying new throws and learning how to track a flying object. Teachers have noticed marked improvements in hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness during frisbee activities, and students are practicing cooperation and turn-taking as they play partner and group games. The mini soccer goals and foam soccer balls have opened up opportunities for a range of soccer-based drills and small-sided games that fit perfectly within our limited indoor and outdoor spaces. The foam balls provide a safer alternative for developing dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques without the worry of injuries or damage. Our students have loved the sense of accomplishment when they score on the small goals, and those successes are already translating into more confidence during larger group activities. Teachers appreciate how the mini goals allow for flexible setups — we can quickly create stations for skill practice, organize short scrimmage rotations, or design cooperative challenges that highlight teamwork and communication. The bocce ball set has introduced an exciting new game that blends strategy, precision, and patience. Bocce is wonderfully adaptable for children of varying abilities and ages, and it gives students the chance to focus on measurement, aim, and gentle movement. The game encourages thoughtful play and respectful competition, and it's been a delightful way for students to practice turn-taking, scoring, and positive sportsmanship. We have already seen quieter students engage enthusiastically during bocce sessions, discovering pride in their careful throws and tactical thinking. Beyond the specific skills each item supports, your donation has enriched our physical education curriculum in ways that matter deeply. The variety of equipment allows us to offer inclusive, differentiated lessons that meet students where they are—physically, socially, and emotionally. With multiple activity options, we can group students by interest and skill level, rotate through stations that focus on different competencies, and provide choices that keep all learners motivated. The equipment also supports cross-curricular connections: teachers are integrating bocce scoring into math lessons, using frisbee flight paths to discuss basic physics and angles, and turning soccer drills into short team-planning exercises that reinforce communication and leadership. Those kinds of connections strengthen students' engagement and show them that physical education complements and enhances classroom learning. We are deeply grateful for the practical difference your generosity makes to our school community. The new resources have reduced wear-and-tear from older equipment, allowed us to expand our lesson plans, and ensured that every child has access to safe, age-appropriate gear. Most importantly, the donation has created countless joyful moments — laughter on the field, focused faces as students practice new skills, and proud hugs between peers celebrating a goal or a well-placed bocce toss. Thank you for believing in the power of play and for investing in our students' physical well-being and growth. Your support helps us teach healthy habits, teamwork, perseverance, and confidence—lessons that extend far beyond the gym. We look forward to sharing updates and stories from future lessons where these items continue to inspire learning, movement, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1761933012587,"projectUrl":"project/come-let-us-learn-about-different-games/9771549/","projectTitle":"Come Let Us Learn About Different Games and Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Inabinett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758766072217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781298"},{"teacherId":3069994,"projectId":9750301,"letterContent":"Your donation is greatly appreciated. My students were so excited to receive these materials, and they now have additional manipulatives to support small-group instruction and independent work.\r\nMy students truly enjoy math. Their favorite tools include number paths, clothespins used with five-sticks and ten-sticks, and prongs used to create number fans.\r\n\r\nHand2Mind Math Tools Small Group Set\r\n I use this set in a small-group center to help guide and support my students.\r\nHand2Mind Number Paths (Grades K–2)\r\n These are used in small groups to support counting, addition, and subtraction.\r\nhand2mind 120-Bead Magnetic Demonstration Rekenrek (Counting Rack)\r\nThis tool is used during whole-group instruction to support counting and number sense.\r\nAFOROEOA Stainless Steel Pencil Dispenser with 50 Pencils\r\n I decorated the dispenser with the stickers provided. My students peeled the outer layer off the pencils provided, and I replaced the pencils with higher-quality ones. Now, when students need a pencil, it is easy to retrieve one for classwork and assignments.\r\nCreativity Street Bright Hue Mini Wooden Spring Clothespins\r\n These clothespins easily snapped apart and are now being used with the number rods/sticks we created.\r\nEamay Counting Caddy & Place Value Pocket Chart for Classroom and Homeschool(Black)\r\n This product cannot be used appropriately to teach/model the place value skill passed a certain number because it should clearly show that 10 ones equal 1 ten and 10 tens equal 1 hundred. Ideally, there would be 10 blue straws to match the ones cards (so students can trade them for 1 bundle of 10 yellow straws), 100 yellow straws to match the tens cards (to trade for 1 bundle of 100 green straws), and at least 100 green straws to represent a full hundred. Instead, the product includes a mixed set of 200 straws, with not nearly enough yellow or green straws to model regrouping correctly. While I appreciate the color-matching concept, the incorrect quantities limit its effectiveness. I display what I can and teach the appropriate methods using base-ten blocks.\r\nOfficemate Round Head Fasteners\r\nThese are used to create number-fan activities for my students.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your generosity and truly appreciate your support. You are a blessing!","fullyFundedDate":1759319386139,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on/9750301/","projectTitle":"Counting On","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3069994_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x100,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628956007727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3069994"},{"teacherId":3069994,"projectId":9611949,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. It has provided erasers so my students can fix mistakes and continue learning with confidence.\r\nMy learners enjoy the prize box items, sensory tools, and fidget prizes, which help support fine motor skill development. The alphabet and number tracing activities also help students build stamina as they practice correct letter and number formation from 1–10.\r\nThe hand2mind Worry Stone Pals Sensory Wristbands are used in the sensory center. Some students use them individually to help calm themselves, while at other times they are used during small-group instruction or at the sensory table.\r\nThe hand2mind Sensory Number Trays are used in small-group lessons and in the independent learning center.\r\nThe Nicunom 125-piece Animal Erasers are kept in both the prize box and the eraser bin. My students love the variety of desk pets!\r\nThe ZOnFRTO Galaxy Putty Slime is also in the prize box, and students enjoy choosing this reward.\r\nThe 80-piece Kawaii Squishies Mochi Fidget Toys are stored in the prize box. Students earned these squishies as rewards for doing well on tests or prize box day for positive behavior.\r\nThe hand2mind Letter Tracing Sensory Pad supports students as they practice letter formation through hands-on learning.\r\nThe Benzem Mini Pull-Back Cars are included in the prize box, and many of the students enjoy selecting these cars as rewards.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such a blessing to my classroom. You are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1759149328933,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-items-and-more-oh-my/9611949/","projectTitle":"Sensory Items and More, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3069994_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x100,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628956007727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3069994"},{"teacherId":9031278,"projectId":9449878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students are enjoying sitting on the cushions daily. They are sitting more content on the rug during large group time because they are comfortable. My students are staying focus on the lessons daily now that they are sitting on something soft versus the rug.\r\n\r\n When I students saw the cushions they were excited to see the different colors. I let each student chose the color they wanted. They are responsible for storing their cushions in their cubbies.","fullyFundedDate":1758202908703,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun-when-you-are-comfortable/9449878/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Fun When You Are Comfortable!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9031278_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746053113807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9031278"},{"teacherId":9069683,"projectId":9715938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project \"The Forever Finisher Laminator\". Because of your kindness, our students now have a working laminator, that way they can laminate their pictures that we take of them doing different STEM projects during the school year. \r\nThe excitement on their faces when we opened the box was priceless! Many of my students have already found already had pictures that they drew of a project that we wanted to start working on, we like to laminate them so that the idea will last longer and have some type of protection in case of an accidental spilled. This has become one of the highlights of our classroom.\r\nYour generosity has not only provided materials but also inspired curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our classroom. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' futures.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1758202719961,"projectUrl":"project/the-forever-finisher-laminator/9715938/","projectTitle":"The Forever Finisher Laminator","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crystal Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069683_orig.jpg?crop=465,465,x411,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686333844895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069683"},{"teacherId":3069994,"projectId":9611477,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students. My students were so excited when the boxes of items came rolling in.\r\n\r\nBelow are the items we use regularly in our classroom because of your donation:\r\n\r\nLakeshore Toddler Science Center – Hands-On Interactive Science Kits and STEM Supplies: Used in our science center to support exploration and discovery.\r\n\r\nMott's Fruit Flavored Snacks (Assorted Fruit): Added to our prize box as a student favorite treat.\r\n\r\nPerk Disinfecting Wipes (Fresh & Lemon Scent): Used daily to clean student table tops and keep our classroom healthy.\r\n\r\nRALLYPANDA 1000+ Fidget Toy Pack: Added to our prize box as fun, engaging reward options.\r\n\r\nXoreArt Finger Ink Pads (16 Colors): Used to stamp notes and smiling faces on student calendars.\r\n\r\n64-Pack Bubble Wands: A popular prize box item students love choosing.\r\n\r\n800-Piece Motivational Stickers: Used to encourage students and decorate graded work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. Every contribution made a difference and helps create a joyful, encouraging learning environment for my students. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1756489330726,"projectUrl":"project/treats-were-all-about-it/9611477/","projectTitle":"Treats! We're All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3069994_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x100,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628956007727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3069994"},{"teacherId":9031278,"projectId":9303624,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the manipulatives to my classroom. We are using the materials in out Math center and the children love working with them. When they saw the custodian bring the box in the classroom, they were excited to see what was in it. I opened it in front of them so everyone I pulled out a piece they started cheering. It was like Christmas Day in our classroom. \r\nWe are going to continue to use them in our Math center for the children to learning counting, numerals, sorting, and writing numbers. Again, we are grateful for your act of kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1747661758426,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-toy-a-day-keep-sadness-away/9303624/","projectTitle":"A Table Toy a Day Keep Sadness Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9031278_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746053113807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9031278"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6182","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":317,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":66,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":55.7,"schoolId":6182,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hendersonville Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hendersonville Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/colleton-county-school-district/hendersonville-elementary-school/6182"}