{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Heronville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10107142,"projectId":9525946,"letterContent":"Our elementary musicians have been using the new ribbons and parachute to explore music through movement in many different ways. The ribbons have become a favorite tool for expressing musical qualities—students use them to show changes in tempo, dynamics, articulation, and even mood.\r\n\r\nThe parachute has also added a whole new level of collaboration and listening. Students work together to match the music by lifting, shaking, or swirling the parachute in response to the beat, form, and expressive elements. \r\n\r\nThe vinyl floor spots have made it easy to set up rotating music stations, and the wobble seats and sensory sphere are helping students who need extra movement stay comfortable and engaged. Even the dry pocket sleeves have already become part of our rhythm practice, letting students write and rework patterns, and they're even useful for games like rhythm bingo.\r\n\r\nThey were ecstatic when they first saw the new materials! Many students immediately began experimenting with the ribbons, exploring high, low, fast, and slow movements. When they saw the parachute, the whole class erupted in excitement. Even the quieter items got plenty of enthusiasm once students realized they meant more movement, more stations, and more musical exploration.\r\n\r\nWe'll continue using the ribbons and parachute across multiple units—movement helps students connect to form, rhythm, expressive qualities, and even instrument families in meaningful ways. Coming up, students will rotate through stations where they'll use movement to represent musical ideas, practice rhythms using the dry pocket sleeves, and work in small groups on collaborative listening challenges. The new materials are helping create a music room where every student can move, create, and truly experience music with their whole body.","fullyFundedDate":1755693357542,"projectUrl":"project/every-note-counts-music-for-every-stude/9525946/","projectTitle":"Every Note Counts: Music for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Factor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10107142"},{"teacherId":9985258,"projectId":9689987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that made it possible for our class to receive new recess equipment! The students have absolutely loved it, and I have already noticed such a positive difference in their behavior and learning.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the equipment, my students have become more attentive and focused after recess. The time they spend playing together has helped them learn important social skills like sharing, taking turns, and encouraging one another. Even when they don't succeed right away, they are learning to try again and not give up — a wonderful lesson that carries over into the classroom as well.\r\n\r\nTheir coordination and teamwork have also greatly improved, and I can see their confidence growing each day. It's amazing to watch them cheer for each other, solve small conflicts on their own, and simply enjoy being active and engaged.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make recess a time of growth, fun, and learning. Your kindness has truly made a difference in our students' school experience!","fullyFundedDate":1758202632726,"projectUrl":"project/from-recess-to-readiness/9689987/","projectTitle":"From Recess to Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9985258_orig.jpg?crop=1769,1769,x143,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755652087659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9985258"},{"teacherId":8828040,"projectId":9599377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! The impact on these students has been very successful. They love the toys and the ink provides their lessons for the year with worksheets to print and activities. Also we can hang their art for everyone to see what success and progress they are making. We love seeing the art they can do. They also love the decorations for the calming corners they rlook at it and read it everyday with us. We appreciate all the donations for the printer and the students chew toys etc. It will be used all year long and the children love it! It is like Christmas for them!! Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1759948597415,"projectUrl":"project/making-progress-happen/9599377/","projectTitle":"Making Progress Happen!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Regouby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8828040_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1816,x0,y599&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723743209564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828040"},{"teacherId":9218634,"projectId":9445384,"letterContent":"With your help we have significantly grown our classroom library! These books help introduce reading to our young students. We work on skills such as following along with read aloud, turning pages, and proper book orientation! These skills seem so small to us as adults, but they are truly the foundation for literacy moving forward.\r\nSince my students are 3 and 4 years old, reading looks a little different in our classroom. I read aloud each day during snack time in order to have the most engagement with the book. Also, our classroom library is open at all times to scholars so they can explore each book and work on how to handle a book.","fullyFundedDate":1755693357421,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-and-fine-motor-skills/9445384/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy and Fine Motor Skills in PreK3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218634_orig.jpg?crop=2665,2665,x0,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692898372926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218634"},{"teacherId":8111706,"projectId":9748340,"letterContent":"I have seen my students' excitement in completing their classwork so that they can play the games or express their creativity since we have received these items. They are focused on the task so they can get to the fun stuff.\r\n\r\nThe Snack-0-Saurus game, the Guess Who game and the playdough have seen the most enthusiasm to have the opportunity to play. The building blocks are becoming an interest, too. My students have been able to relax for a short time, and then they are ready to start the working part of school with more attention.\r\n\r\nThank you for your thoughtfulness and support of education.","fullyFundedDate":1758755178774,"projectUrl":"project/work-hard-to-play-hard/9748340/","projectTitle":"Work Hard to Play Hard","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8111706_orig.jpg?crop=783,783,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661193602452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8111706"},{"teacherId":123890,"projectId":9677506,"letterContent":"On behalf of our English Language Learner (ELL) students, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations toward purchasing snacks. Your support helps create a welcoming and encouraging environment for our students, giving them the energy and focus they need to thrive in their learning.\r\nYour kindness not only provides nourishment but also shows our students that they are cared for and supported by their community. Thank you for making a difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758806629845,"projectUrl":"project/statisfying-nibbles-and-creative-kraving/9677506/","projectTitle":"Statisfying Nibbles and Creative Kravings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp123890_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471319714940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbyfield"},{"teacherId":8111706,"projectId":7702869,"letterContent":"This project was a great success. My students were able to use the items needed to help with muscle development. They greatly loved playing the tweezer game, this one was a favorite. They loved playing in the sand and building castles. We began using the stencils to create a design and then added extras to that. All of these fun activities were used to build muscle strength and our pincher grip.\r\n\r\nThe students were then able to move on to using the fat pencils to begin writing their name and other classroom assignments. I began to see such improvement in their pincher grip and their writing ability.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1692488058430,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-writing/7702869/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8111706_orig.jpg?crop=783,783,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661193602452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8111706"},{"teacherId":4081094,"projectId":9091748,"letterContent":"Thank you for your very generous support of my classroom! You have helped me keep our classroom healthy and germ-free, which is priceless! We have a never-ending need for Lysol spray and paper towels for quick clean-up, and you have helped supply us with both for the next 2 years. But that's not all! Thanks to your donation, we also have extra playdough and pom poms for fine motor play. \r\n\r\nI hope the pictures convey how much fun my students have with both of these tools, as we, unbeknownst to them, strengthen the fine motor muscles in their hands. Pre-K is a fun and safe place to learn and play as we build the foundation for future learning. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom is both!","fullyFundedDate":1740693240227,"projectUrl":"project/back-2-the-basics-in-pk/9091748/","projectTitle":"Back 2 the Basics in PK!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4081094_orig.jpg?crop=745,745,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596385362061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katrinaruff"},{"teacherId":123890,"projectId":9574075,"letterContent":"On behalf of my ELL students and myself , I want to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation to help us purchase essential supplies, including tissue and hand sanitizer.\r\nYour support means more than just providing physical items — it reflects a strong commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of our community. Because of your generosity, we will able to maintain a cleaner, safer environment for everyone, especially during times when such resources are crucial.\r\nEvery contribution, no matter the size, has made a significant impact. Thanks to you, we're better equipped to care for one another and keep our shared spaces safe and hygienic.\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and support. We are truly grateful to have you as part of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1757455655722,"projectUrl":"project/good-bye-germs/9574075/","projectTitle":"Good-Bye Germs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp123890_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471319714940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbyfield"},{"teacherId":2566896,"projectId":9616828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and your kindness. We have received our new printer and ink, which the students and I are very excited about. We have started learning about the writing process and printing off our short stories to display in front of our school. The students are also excited about learning how to type their written stories to deepen their English language skills. \r\n\r\nThank you again! Your thoughtfulness will encourage students to appreciate writing and continue to grow their writing skills. It will be fun to see how much growth was made throughout the year by comparing their first writings to their end of the year writings. This would not be possible without your donations and your giving hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1756153958373,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-english-language-learners/9616828/","projectTitle":"Writing With English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Birt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2566896_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464710543380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-birt"},{"teacherId":123890,"projectId":9487210,"letterContent":"On behalf of my ELL students and myself, I would like to expresss my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to supply journals, folders, and snacks.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contributions are already making a meaningful difference in my classroom. The journals and folders help my students stay organized and take pride in their work, while the snacks provide much needed energy and comfort during the school day.\r\nThese seemingly small items have a powerful impact- helping my ell students feel supported, motivated, and cared for as they navigate both language learning and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting their success. Your generosity is a reminder that it truly takes a village, and we are so grateful to have you as part of ours.","fullyFundedDate":1755709056724,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-materials/9487210/","projectTitle":"New Year New Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp123890_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471319714940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbyfield"},{"teacherId":400762,"projectId":9263553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our DonorsChoose project! Your support has provided us with essential classroom supplies that are the backbone of our STEAM projects.\r\nWhile items like rechargeable AA batteries, laminating pouches, index cards, and cardstock may seem small, their impact is huge. The rechargeable batteries are powering our robotics projects, allowing students to test their code and designs over and over again without us having to constantly buy new batteries. This is not only a financial benefit but also a valuable lesson in sustainability.The laminating pouches and cardstock are turning student designs and experiments into durable, reusable resources. We're using them to create flashcards for coding, sturdy prototypes for engineering challenges, and engaging visual aids that will last for years to come. The index cards are a simple but powerful tool, serving as the perfect medium for quick brainstorming, peer-to-peer feedback, and creating quick prototypes.\r\nYour generosity has provided us with the foundational materials we need to keep our classroom humming with creativity and innovation. You have invested directly in our students' ability to learn, build, and explore. 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