{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry H Houston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":10172283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donations to this important project. It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they deserve for their education. These name plates and name plate pockets will be such an asset to the classroom allowing students to have their own designated space in the classroom. Kids need personal space to collect and hold their supplies so that that they feel like they are part of our classroom community. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, it means the world to us!!","fullyFundedDate":1775322987311,"projectUrl":"project/name-plate-pockets-for-perfect-people/10172283/","projectTitle":"Name plate Pockets for Perfect People","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":10171449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donations to this important project. It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they deserve for their education. These classroom prizes will support positive behaviors allowing for a smoother instructional flow in the classroom. Kids love to receive prizes, and I love the looks of excitement on their faces when they receive a prize for various positive behaviors in the classroom. I can not express enough my gratitude for your thoughtfulness. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1774761376929,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-prizes-for-cool-kids/10171449/","projectTitle":"Classroom Prizes for Cool Kids","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":10128168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donations to this important project. It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they deserve for their education. These basic supplies will be an asset to our classroom and support instruction in both literacy and social studies. The copy paper is essential as we make many copies for our students. The pencils are a basic supply that my students need everyday to be successful learners. The classroom prizes support positive behaviors which helps make our classroom run smoothly. Your donations mean the world to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1773508900364,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-super-students/10128168/","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"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":10158565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this very important project. It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they deserve for their education. These Scholastic Magazines will enhance my students' literacy and comprehension. These magazines offer short text, appealing visuals, and particularly support my reluctant readers. My students deserve reading material that is important to them. They enjoy learning about the world, but it is not always easy for them or their families to go out and explore the world we live in.\r\n\r\nThese Scholastic magazines provide high-interest, non-fiction content that is often more current than textbooks. I can not thank you enough for your generosity and thoughtfulness. It means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1773889917424,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-magazine-for-stupendous-stude/10158565/","projectTitle":"Scholastic Magazine for Stupendous 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":1833814,"projectId":9971077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these sight word books. We have started the new year reading comfortably and on our independent levels now that we have the books we need to succeed. Thank you so much for your time and donation. We are so grateful for this opportunity to gain the books that our students need specifically.\r\n\r\nThanks to this donation and your time, we have brand new sight word readers, which our students read every morning. Every morning, the students ask for new books. We have even had one student who completed his reading log and got his name read over the announcements.\r\n\r\nYou have no idea how much we appreciate these books and how they are improving our reading.","fullyFundedDate":1767058336956,"projectUrl":"project/sight-word-books-for-autism-support-clas/9971077/","projectTitle":"Sight Word Books for Autism Support Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeLorean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1833814_orig.png?crop=337,337,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716475260300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/houstonnation"},{"teacherId":2650066,"projectId":9622148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project! We have a goal of increasing our volume of reading. The system for organizing and checking out books has been invaluable in ensuring that our classroom lending library remains functional. Students love stamping their books and using the checkout cards. The shelves have been great for keeping everything organized.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your contributions to your our success and look forward to gaining knowledge and vocabulary through independent reading!","fullyFundedDate":1762199823514,"projectUrl":"project/your-journey-your-book-your-voice/9622148/","projectTitle":"Your Journey, Your Book, Your Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2650066_orig.png?crop=672,672,x14,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762709448901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2650066"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":10047436,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project! It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they deserve for their eduction. These books support every day instruction. The books are essential to support everything we do in our classroom. Its so important to have high interest books in the classroom that students can read. They are super excited about the new books. It really is amazing that we have received these donations. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, it means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1771440604131,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-brilliant-kiddos/10047436/","projectTitle":"Books for Brilliant Kiddos","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":10086545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project! It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they deserve for their eduction. These prizes will support instruction. The prizes are a wonderful way to reward students for good behavior or a job well done. My students earn prizes for doing thing in our classroom such as being kind or helpful, completing an assignment etc. This positive reinforcement has really mad a difference in my classroom. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, it means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1771189947740,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcement-for-positive-peop/10086545/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcement for Positive People","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":10035370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project! It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they deserve for their eduction. These paper, pencils, paperclips and prizes will support instruction. The paper is essential to support everything we do in our classroom. The paper clips will help me organize student work. The prizes are a wonderful way to reward students for good behavior or a job well done. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, it means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1769453548905,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-sensational-students/10035370/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Sensational 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":9567558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of recess toys for our kindergarten classroom! This gift has quickly become a highlight of our school day, transforming our outdoor time into a rich environment for growth and joy.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials on my students has been immediate and visible:\r\n\r\nPhysical Growth & Energy Release: These toys encourage essential gross motor development—including running, jumping, and balancing—that helps strengthen their muscles and coordination. Getting this energy out during recess allows them to return to the classroom with improved focus and attentiveness for our academic lessons.\r\n\r\nSocial & Emotional Learning: Recess is a crucial time for children to learn how to negotiate, problem-solve, and collaborate without direct adult instruction. Whether they are sharing a ball or working together to create a game, they are practicing vital skills like turn-taking and empathy.\r\n\r\nImaginative & Creative Play: These new resources have sparked incredible imaginative scenarios. This type of unstructured play fosters creativity and language skills as they discuss rules and stories with their peers.\r\n\r\nConfidence & Resilience: Navigating new equipment and mastering physical challenges boosts my students' self-esteem and teaches them to persist when something is difficult.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our \"little leaders\" are not only getting healthier but are also building the social foundations they will use for the rest of their lives. Thank you for investing in their happiness and development.","fullyFundedDate":1757516540981,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-recess-toys-for-kindergar/9567558/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Recess Toys for Kindergarten Fun!","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":9563172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous gift of a light board and translucent manipulatives for our kindergarten classroom! Your donation has immediately brightened our learning environment—literally and figuratively.\r\nThe impact of these tools has been profound and multi-faceted:\r\n\r\nSustained Engagement: The gentle, inviting glow of the light board naturally captures my students' attention. It has become a favorite \"calm-down\" and focus center, helping children who need extra sensory support to settle into their learning.\r\n\r\nFine Motor Development: Manipulating the small, glowing pieces—like sorting translucent beads or building with glowing blocks—is helping my young learners develop the hand strength and precision they need for writing and other daily tasks.\r\n\r\nCollaborative Play: This new center has become a hub for social interaction. I love watching my students huddle around the board to build glowing cities together, practicing sharing, turn-taking, and communication skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom now has a high-quality resource that will \r\ninspire curiosity and joy for years to come. You are truly helping our \"little leaders\" shine bright!","fullyFundedDate":1757960355442,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-light-illuminating-learnin/9563172/","projectTitle":"Let There Be Light: Illuminating Learning Through Hands-On Play","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":9563859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the color printer and the ink. I have been able to use this printer every day in our classroom. I am able to print the everyday basics such as homework and classwork as well as materials we use in centers.\r\n\r\nMy students love the colored materials I am able to print and turn into learning centers for our daily small group time. They happily engage with the materials and it really does help make learning fun.\r\n\r\nHaving this color printer has made a big impact in my classroom. The ease of being able to print materials whenever I want to or need to has helped free up more of my time so I am able to focus more on my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1763599386573,"projectUrl":"project/print-post-and-celebrate-bringing-our/9563859/","projectTitle":"Print, Post, and Celebrate: Bringing Our Learning to Life","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"}],"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","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"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"}