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Your kindness has given my students not just new reading material, but a genuine feeling of being supported by a community that cares about their education.","fullyFundedDate":1787965368239,"projectUrl":"project/fact-finders-building-3rd-grade-literac/10542350/","projectTitle":"Fact Finders: Building 3rd Grade Literacy Through Nonfiction","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":10266772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Extra-Crunchy Reading\" project! The new technology and sensory-focused reading tools you provided have completely transformed our daily literacy block. In our classroom, technology isn't just a gadget—it serves as a crucial bridge for communication, focus, and engagement. Tools like interactive tablets, specialized reading software, and tactile, high-engagement materials allow my autistic support students to access phonics and sight words in ways that match their unique learning styles, turning abstract reading concepts into tangible, hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding our \"Extra-Crunchy Reading\" project! Your generosity has unlocked a whole new world of reading for my students, giving them the confidence and accessibility they need to grow as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1778509645996,"projectUrl":"project/extra-crunchy-reading-empowering-autist/10266772/","projectTitle":"Extra-Crunchy Reading: Empowering Autistic Superstars","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":1833814,"projectId":10129021,"letterContent":"Thank you so \r\nmuch for your generosity and support of our classroom! The hygiene supplies you provided have made a huge, immediate difference for my autistic support students. Before your help, managing daily hygiene routines meant working with limited, mismatched resources. Now, we have a fully stocked hygiene station that allows us to seamlessly integrate essential life skills into our daily schedule.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived, my students were thrilled. Unboxing the supplies felt like opening gifts, and seeing their faces light up with pride over simple items like their own toothbrushes, soaps, and visual routines was unforgettable. One student immediately claimed his designated spot at our new station, proudly showing his classmate how to follow the step-by-step visual washing routine. Having brand-new, clean, and accessible supplies gave them a real sense of ownership and dignity over their personal routines.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are using these supplies every day as part of our core life skills curriculum. Our next step is building greater independence: students are working on tracking their own self-care checklists each morning and afternoon, transitioning from teacher prompting to self-guided routines. By investing in this project, you haven't just provided supplies—you've given my students the tools, confidence, and independence they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1775163627244,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-supplies-needed-for-autistic-sup/10129021/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Supplies Needed for Autistic Support","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":2506802,"projectId":10310478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, our 3rd-grade classroom is getting a brand-new printer.\r\n\r\nIn 3rd grade, students are making the exciting leap from learning to read to reading to learn, and they are starting to publish their very first research reports, creative stories, and poetry. Having a printer right in our room means my students can see their hard work come to life on the page, share their printed stories with classmates, and take pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a daily difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping fuel their love for learning and writing!","fullyFundedDate":1787423564822,"projectUrl":"project/an-ink-redible-printer-for-second-grader/10310478/","projectTitle":"An Ink-redible Printer for Second Graders!","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":10521597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has a brand-new collection of high-interest, nonfiction books that are already making a huge splash with my third graders.\r\n\r\nAt this age, kids are naturally so curious about how the world works, and these books are fueling that wonder every single day. Whether they are exploring wild animals, diving into space, or reading about amazing historical figures, my students are hooked. Seeing their eyes light up when they discover a new cool fact—and watching them excitedly run over to share it with a friend—has been absolute magic.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does so much more than just put books on our shelves—it shows my students that there is a whole community of people who care about them and their learning. You have helped spark a true joy for reading that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1787257645096,"projectUrl":"project/real-world-wonders-high-interest-nonfic/10521597/","projectTitle":"Real-World Wonders: High-Interest Nonfiction Books for 3rd Grade","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":6962784,"projectId":10257109,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, not only did many teachers have access to paper at the end of the year, they have some to start the year as well. \r\n\r\nIt is so essential to student learning and so many things in the beginning of the year need to be printed. That is why myself, and my colleagues, are so appreciative of your generosity in helping us obtain paper. \r\n\r\nAs I mentioned in the project we are given little to no paper from the school and the district, so teachers are often spending a lot of their own money to buy paper for their classrooms. Which can add up, and is used so quickly that one ream is gone in a week printing materials for all students. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our teachers start their school year on the paper positive side!","fullyFundedDate":1778065523867,"projectUrl":"project/successful-finish-and-start/10257109/","projectTitle":"Successful Finish and Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGuffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmcguffin"},{"teacherId":6962784,"projectId":5410535,"letterContent":"This project started a love for me for a lot of things STEM related and now I have journeyed from second grade to STEM. This project is a foundation for so many things I hope to bring to future STEM classroom, as I enter my first year. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the materials are still around and students use them to this day. They enjoy creating codes and have brought them to their robotics program. I have also seen the code book help students learn to read because of their interest in building their own skill. The self-motivation is incredible and is all thanks to your generosity those years ago. \r\n\r\nAlso, thank you for funding this project and helping me find a new enjoyment in my love for teaching.","fullyFundedDate":1613248957768,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-learning/5410535/","projectTitle":"Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGuffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmcguffin"},{"teacherId":2428899,"projectId":9169595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has provided exciting materials that make our learning centers engaging, fun, and meaningful for every student.\r\n\r\nThe stickers have become a favorite reward, helping celebrate students' hard work, positive choices, and accomplishments. The fun lights create a warm and exciting atmosphere during center time, making learning feel even more special. Our students love building, exploring, and using their imaginations with the magnetic cube sets, which help strengthen creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. The new headphones allow students to focus during computer activities, giving them a quiet space to listen, learn, and practice important skills without distractions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is filled with opportunities for hands-on learning, creativity, and joyful experiences. Thank you for investing in our kindergarten students and helping make every day an exciting adventure in learning!","fullyFundedDate":1742953909987,"projectUrl":"project/super-centers/9169595/","projectTitle":"Super Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2428899_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526597922416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2428899"},{"teacherId":2428899,"projectId":8746187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have a beautiful new classroom carpet with plenty of space for everyone to gather, learn, and grow together.\r\n\r\nOur carpet is the heart of our classroom. It is where we begin each day, enjoy read-alouds, participate in whole-group lessons, sing songs, and build our classroom community. Having enough room for every student means everyone can learn comfortably and feel like an important part of our class.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift has created a welcoming space where our young learners can learn, collaborate, and make wonderful memories all year long. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom an even better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1726239191921,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everyone/8746187/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2428899_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526597922416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2428899"},{"teacherId":2428899,"projectId":7480868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has provided our students with supplies that make a difference every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we have a step ladder to safely display student work and celebrate their accomplishments. The copy paper will help us create engaging lessons and learning activities throughout the year. The birthday gifts will make each child feel special and celebrated on their big day, creating joyful memories in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are also grateful for the sentence strips, index cards, push pins, markers, and the many other classroom supplies that help keep our students learning, creating, and growing every day. These materials will be used throughout the school year to support hands-on learning and build important skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students feel valued, encouraged, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in our kindergarten students and helping make our classroom a wonderful place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1692142303074,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-superstars/7480868/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2428899_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526597922416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2428899"},{"teacherId":2428899,"projectId":7526509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has given our students wonderful new materials to explore, create, and learn.\r\n\r\nThe animal and panda blocks are inspiring imaginative play, teamwork, and problem-solving. The Mad Matter and sensory materials provide exciting hands-on experiences that strengthen fine motor skills and encourage creativity. The tissue paper and art trays are helping our young artists create colorful projects while keeping our classroom organized.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have engaging resources that make learning fun every day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a difference in the lives of our kindergarten learners!","fullyFundedDate":1696550838351,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-language-through-art-and-play/7526509/","projectTitle":"Empowering Language Through Art and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2428899_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526597922416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2428899"},{"teacherId":2650066,"projectId":9853695,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for funding my class project! I do apologize for the delay in sending my impact report and thank you letters! It was a very busy end of the year. Because of your generosity, my students were able to deepen their understanding of the Harlem Renaissance Era. They learned that collaboration and community brought out the best in the artists and performers who created a body of work that continues to inspire us!\r\n\r\nStudents were able to use the books for their independent reading projects. These projects were designed to help students deepen their understanding of the people, places, and products of the Harlem Renaissance. The unit culminated in them creating museum exhibits with their favorite pieces (stories, poems, songs, works of art) and favorite artists, writers, and performers. \r\n\r\nThey presented their exhibits with pride, and I know that it is an experience that they will never forget. Thanks, again!","fullyFundedDate":1764707984987,"projectUrl":"project/harlem-renaissance-books-that-sing/9853695/","projectTitle":"Harlem Renaissance: Books That Sing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2650066_orig.png?crop=631,631,x236,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783614182983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2650066"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90857","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":458,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":66,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.4,"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"}