{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry H Houston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9892135,"projectId":9977827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing the science project materials for our Autistic Support classroom at Henry H. Houston School. Teaching middle school students in grades 6–8 comes with a unique set of energetic milestones, and having the right tools makes a world of difference. Your support ensures that our students don't just read about science in a textbook, but get to experience it firsthand through tactile, visual, and highly engaging activities that truly bring the subject to life.\r\n\r\nIn an Autistic Support setting, hands-on learning is absolutely vital, and the specific items you funded are already making a massive impact. Our students are fascinated by the magnets, exploring concepts of attraction and repulsion through direct physical interaction. They are also captivated by making slime, which serves as both a fantastic chemistry lesson on polymers and a wonderful sensory regulation tool. Furthermore, engineering and crafting their own paper airplanes has brought physics to life, allowing them to experiment with fold designs, aerodynamics, and gravity as they test them down the hall. Perhaps most exciting of all, we are currently watching caterpillars transform into butterflies, giving our students a front-row seat to the wonders of life cycles.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom does so much more than just provide supplies; it fosters a deep sense of belonging, confidence, and capability within our middle schoolers. It shows them that their community believes in their potential and supports their education. We are profoundly grateful for your decision to champion our students at Houston, and we look forward to sharing more updates as our paper airplanes fly, our butterflies take flight, and our scientific explorations continue.","fullyFundedDate":1772764989447,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-science/9977827/","projectTitle":"Sensory Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892135_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767378661667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892135"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":10301421,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredibly generous support of our \"Choose Your Own Adventure\" book project! Because of your kindness, our classroom library is about to transform into a launchpad for imagination, critical thinking, and a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nIn a world filled with fast-paced digital distractions, getting students excited about sitting down with a physical book can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. That is exactly why your donation is such a game-changer. \"Choose Your Own Adventure\" books are pure magic for young readers. By placing the student directly in the driver's seat of the narrative, these books turn reading from a passive activity into an active, high-stakes game.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these books in our classroom will stretch far beyond just turning pages:\r\n\r\nHooking Reluctant Readers: For students who struggle with reading or claim they \"hate\" it, these books remove the intimidation factor. The short chapters and frequent choice points keep motivation incredibly high. They aren't just reading a story; they are trying to survive a shipwreck, escape a maze, or discover a lost civilization.\r\n\r\nTeaching Critical Thinking: Every choice a student makes requires them to weigh consequences and think ahead. If their character makes a reckless decision and the story ends abruptly, they immediately want to flip back, analyze where they went wrong, and try a different strategy. That is standard-aligned critical thinking wrapped up in pure fun.\r\n\r\nBuilding Agency and Resilience: Many students rarely get to make big decisions in their day-to-day lives. These books give them total autonomy. When a choice leads to a less-than-ideal ending, it teaches a beautiful, low-stakes lesson in resilience—they can simply turn back and try again.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrive and the kids see this vibrant, fresh collection of books dedicated just to them, their faces are going to light up. They will see that a community of amazing people—many of whom they have never even met—believed in their education and cared enough to invest in their future. That feeling of being valued is an intangible gift that they will carry with them long after they finish these stories.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the heroes in our classroom's story. Your generosity has unlocked countless adventures for my students, and we are so incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1780277413248,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-reading-and-writing-choos/10301421/","projectTitle":"Adventures in Reading and Writing: Choose Your Own Journey!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Renfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455900557067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-renfer"},{"teacherId":2683434,"projectId":10295520,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for everyone of you! Thanks to your generosity, my students have the books they deserve. They have already started asking about reading them as I was unpacking the boxes. These graphic novels are just what they asked for. The girls love the Baby Mouse series and the boys love the Dogman series. It is all thanks to people like you who think of others and want to inspire students. It is pleasing to know that kind hearted people still exist in today's world. Again, thank you so much, I really appreciate your dedication to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1779153312649,"projectUrl":"project/fall-in-love-with-reading/10295520/","projectTitle":"Fall in Love with Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2683434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480216411253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dkamiller"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":10292057,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in fully funding our project! Because of your support, our classroom is now stocked with the essential everyday supplies my students need to succeed, and our prize box is officially ready to reward their hard work.\r\n\r\nIt is incredibly heartening to know that there are people like you who care so deeply about education and our students' daily experiences. Having these resources takes a huge weight off my shoulders and brings an immediate wave of excitement to the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and making our learning environment a more prepared, joyful place to be. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1779049812065,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-success-equipping-our/10292057/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Success: Equipping Our Daily Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Renfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455900557067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-renfer"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":10285153,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support in bringing these essential tools to our classroom. While they may seem like small items, they have a massive impact on our daily rhythm.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have highlighters to help them find evidence in their reading, Sharpies for making bold, beautiful posters, and dry erase erasers that allow us to quickly practice word work on our whiteboards without the mess. Combined with our new manila folders and Post-it notes, our classroom is now a hub of organized, colorful learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the supplies that make our hard work visible! It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they need and deserve for their eduction!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!","fullyFundedDate":1778673640844,"projectUrl":"project/speaker-for-spectacular-students/10285153/","projectTitle":"Speaker for Spectacular Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Renfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455900557067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-renfer"},{"teacherId":553443,"projectId":10131180,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to our classroom. The new, vibrant bulletin board paper and engaging decorations have completely transformed our learning space! Before your donation, our walls were looking a bit drab, with faded, torn paper that made it hard to display student work effectively. Now, the room is bright, welcoming, and organized. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the new colors and themes! With these materials, I was able to create a dedicated board to showcase their work. Having a visually stimulating environment makes a huge difference in their engagement and excitement to come to school every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have a classroom that feels warm, celebratory, and truly theirs.Thank you for investing in our classroom environment!","fullyFundedDate":1776113320408,"projectUrl":"project/walls-that-wow-inspiring-young-minds-th/10131180/","projectTitle":"Walls That Wow: Inspiring Young Minds Through Visuals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGuire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp553443_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480442423506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-molly-mcguire"},{"teacherId":553443,"projectId":10181908,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing a touch of magic to our classroom! Thanks to your generous support, our kindergarten classroom has been transformed from a standard, harsh-lit space into a cozy, whimsical, and engaging environment.\r\n\r\nThe moment the new lights were installed, the atmosphere in our room shifted. Instead of harsh, flickering fluorescent lights causing eye strain and fatigue, my students are now welcomed by a soft, cheerful glow. The soft colored lights have been a game-changer for emotional regulation, providing a calming space for students who feel overstimulated. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students feel comfortable, focused, and excited to learn. You didn't just buy lighting; you built an environment that fosters creativity and kindness. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1776113319720,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-our-learning-space/10181908/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Our Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGuire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp553443_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480442423506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-molly-mcguire"},{"teacherId":2683434,"projectId":10179877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to donate to my classroom and my students! \r\nPencils - my goodness, I can't believe how many pencils we go through every day. It's like they disappear off the planet! I don't know where the pencils go...\r\nTissues - we cannot survive without tissues. I have 5 students who use up most of the tissues every day. It's amazing how fast we go through one box of tissues.\r\nPaper towels - what a vital part of my classroom! Every day, someone spills something that needs paper towels to clean up. Of course, as kids, they overestimate how many paper towels they need to clean up the mess!\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generosity!\r\n~Diana Miller","fullyFundedDate":1775693061053,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-believe-i-need-to-request-these/10179877/","projectTitle":"I Can't Believe I Need To Request These Items!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2683434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480216411253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dkamiller"},{"teacherId":2683434,"projectId":10139737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time and resources out of your busy days to help my classroom. My students especially enjoy the copy paper to create artwork and drawings.\r\nThe pencil sharpener was a big hit! My students were so excited to be able to sharpen their own pencils! It's hard to believe how important a pencil sharpener is to my classroom.\r\nMy students use dry erase markers every day during phonics instruction. They love that they get to use a different medium to do schoolwork! And they enjoy the few moments to free draw afterwards.\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generosity!\r\n~Diana Miller","fullyFundedDate":1773246875622,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-super-kids/10139737/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Super Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2683434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480216411253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dkamiller"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":10257013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! I am beyond excited to share that our project for markers, paper towels, and prizes has been fully funded, and it's all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nIn a second-grade classroom, these supplies are absolute game-changers:\r\n\r\nFresh Markers: My students love to express themselves through art and color-coded brainstorming. These new markers will turn our \"boring\" notes into vibrant masterpieces!\r\n\r\nPaper Towels: Let's face it—seven-year-olds are messy! Whether it's a science experiment or a spilled water bottle, having a steady supply of paper towels helps us keep our learning space clean and organized.\r\n\r\nPrizes: There is nothing quite like the look on a student's face when they earn a reward for hard work or kindness. These prizes provide that extra spark of motivation that keeps my kiddos striving to do their best every day.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom does more than just provide \"stuff\"—it shows my students that there is a whole community of people rooting for their success. It creates an environment where they feel supported, celebrated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom a brighter, cleaner, and more rewarding place to be!","fullyFundedDate":1778019740535,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tasks-and-treats-for-triumph/10257013/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tasks and Treats for Triumph!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Renfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455900557067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-renfer"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":10196900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! In an older school building without air conditioning, the temperature in our room can rise quickly, making it very difficult for seven- and eight-year-olds to stay focused on their work.\r\n\r\nBefore your gift arrived, the afternoon heat was a major distraction for my students. Now, thanks to these fans, our classroom is a much more comfortable place to learn. I've already seen a boost in their engagement during our reading and math blocks. You've truly helped create an environment where my students can do their best work, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1777992873992,"projectUrl":"project/chilling-out-for-success-fans-for-a-coo/10196900/","projectTitle":"Chilling Out for Success: Fans for a Cool Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Renfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455900557067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-renfer"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":10256962,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donations to my classroom project. Your support means the world to both me and my students!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with the essential \"building blocks\" of a productive learning environment:\r\n\r\nCopy Paper: We can now print out engaging worksheets, creative projects, and reading materials that help bring our lessons to life.\r\n\r\nScotch Tape: This might seem simple, but it is the \"glue\" of our creativity! From assembling science models to proudly displaying student art on our walls, we use it every single day.\r\n\r\nDesk Name Plates: These have made such a difference in our room. They give each student a sense of belonging and ownership over their workspace, while also providing a handy reference for their names and learning tools.\r\n\r\nIt is heartening to know there are people like you who value education and are willing to invest in the success of our students. Your contribution has not only provided us with supplies but has also sent a powerful message to my class: that their education matters.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1777988905429,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-super-students/10256962/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Super Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Renfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455900557067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-renfer"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90857","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":458,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":70,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.5,"schoolId":90857,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Henry H Houston Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Henry H Houston Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/henry-h-houston-elementary-school/90857"}