{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Herzl Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9637843,"projectId":9574823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in setting up my special education classroom this fall! Thanks to you, my students have access to a fully stocked and welcoming space. My room is consistently used for small-group testing and special education progress monitoring, so having headphones and stress balls ensures that they are able to put their best foot forward during these often stressful assessments. We have also fully entered cold and flu season, so the hand sanitizer is an essential part of helping my students feel clean and comfortable in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, it is so greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1755063134192,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-classroom-supplies/9574823/","projectTitle":"Special Education Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sinai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9637843"},{"teacherId":5658858,"projectId":9616868,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity when donating to this project! Thanks to you, our kindergarten and first grade team have access to a quality colored printer, replacement toner, and printer paper. The resources at our school have been spread especially thin this year. Having an additional printer has reduced the stress of sharing one printer with our entire school. It has also given us the opportunity to print in color consistently which makes our classrooms more dynamic and increased the quality of student representation in our classrooms.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758819871342,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-color/9616868/","projectTitle":"Learning in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ceresia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5658858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533872439762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ceresia"},{"teacherId":5658858,"projectId":9472549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our first grade team start the school year strong! Thanks to your generosity, all of our students have their own set of pencils, colored pencils, and dry erase markers. The materials this project provided our students are used on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, our primary team classroom closet has been completely restocked. No students have to worry about what to do if they have a breakfast spill or a bathroom accident.\r\n\r\nEducation is a human right and donations like yours help reduce the barriers so our students can learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1754512422635,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-is-back-alright/9472549/","projectTitle":"First Grade Is Back- Alright!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ceresia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5658858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533872439762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ceresia"},{"teacherId":7845313,"projectId":5558992,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share an exciting update on the recent DonorsChoose project that provided me with a new MacBook Air and mouse. This generous contribution has already made a significant difference in my daily work as the math interventionist. With this new technology, I am able to stay organized and efficient when analyzing student data, planning targeted interventions, and designing instructional materials that meet the needs of every learner. It has truly streamlined the way I manage the many moving parts of our intervention program and strengthened the support I can provide to students and staff alike.\r\n\r\nBeyond my intervention work, this resource has been transformative in my leadership roles throughout the school. From creating professional development presentations and leading team meetings, to organizing collaborative planning documents and maintaining a shared digital drive for our math team, the MacBook Air has enhanced my ability to communicate, plan, and lead effectively. It has allowed me to create high-quality materials that support instructional growth and foster collaboration among educators.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful to the donors who made this possible. Your support has not only equipped me with essential tools but has also directly impacted the quality of instruction and collaboration within our school community. Thank you for helping me take our math program — and our students' learning — to the next level.","fullyFundedDate":1620961767145,"projectUrl":"project/class-technology-for-third-grade-mathem/5558992/","projectTitle":"Class Technology for Third Grade Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7845313_orig.png?crop=966,966,x34,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757472282612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7845313"},{"teacherId":253200,"projectId":9317698,"letterContent":"Our students have been so excited to have classroom spaces that allow them to work in a creative and enriching math environment. All students having an assigned set of head phones allowing them to focus on their work without distractions when they are working on the computer. \r\n Headphone access and supporting students with visuals have been increasingly important this school year because we have more bilingual students. Having the ability to use audio to support learning is so important.\r\n Thank you for thing us a boost to start off this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1746483143427,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-motivated-mathematicians/9317698/","projectTitle":"Help Make Motivated Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp253200_orig.jpg?crop=1177,1177,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695486807896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/253200"},{"teacherId":9652740,"projectId":9312129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom! The snacks, new tools, and learning games you provided brought so much excitement and joy to our students.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the items arrived, the energy in the room was electric. The snacks gave students a much-needed boost during long days, while the new classroom tools helped us stay organized and engaged. The learning games quickly became a favorite—they made practicing skills feel like play!\r\n\r\nEven though we're wrapping up the school year, many students have already shared how much they hope to be in my class again next year—just so they can keep using all the great items you helped provide. Your support truly made our classroom a brighter, more welcoming place.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1746785752691,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-seat-pick-a-marker-lets-learn/9312129/","projectTitle":"Take a Seat, Pick a Marker, Let's Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crenshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9652740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728535640331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652740"},{"teacherId":9652740,"projectId":9228040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom. The titles you provided—focusing on culture, diversity, and emotions—have had a powerful impact.\r\n\r\nBooks that reflect different backgrounds have sparked curiosity and meaningful conversations among students. They've helped every child feel more seen and connected. The emotions books now live in our Calm Corner, where students can go to self-regulate and find comfort. These stories give them tools to understand and express their feelings in a healthy way.\r\n\r\nOne student, Janelle, especially loves a book about a girl balancing two cultures—it reminds her of her own family. Another, Liam, often chooses a calming book when he's feeling overwhelmed, helping him settle and rejoin class with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference. Thank you for helping us grow, inside and out.","fullyFundedDate":1744212159377,"projectUrl":"project/we-have-emotions/9228040/","projectTitle":"We Have Emotions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crenshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9652740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728535640331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652740"},{"teacherId":9652740,"projectId":8642954,"letterContent":"The rug, laminator, and fidget toys have been wonderful additions to our classroom! The rug has become a central spot for group discussions, reading time, and even some movement breaks. It's comfy, which makes it perfect for fostering a more inclusive and relaxed environment where students feel comfortable and engaged. We recently used the rug for a storytelling project where students took turns sitting in a circle to share a story they had created with a classmate. It allowed for a collaborative atmosphere and gave students a chance to practice communication skills in a fun way.\r\n\r\nThe fidget toys have been particularly helpful for students who need to release extra energy or focus during lessons. These tools are great for keeping students engaged during longer periods of instruction, especially for those who benefit from having something to do with their hands while they listen or work independently.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room when the materials arrived was contagious! The students were thrilled to see the rug and immediately claimed their favorite spots on it for our group activities. The fidget toys became an instant hit—students eagerly chose their favorite ones to use during class time. Many of them expressed how much they appreciated having something to help them focus. There was even a sense of pride when we started laminating their projects; they were amazed at how professional and neat their work looked after going through the laminator.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the students are currently working on a collaborative art project that involves creating a visual representation of their favorite stories. They are using the laminated sheets to help plan and design their illustrations, which will eventually be used in a classroom display. The next step is for each student to contribute one part of the story—whether it's a drawing, poem, or a description of a scene—and we'll combine everything into a big mural that will hang proudly in the classroom. This project will not only enhance their creativity but also give them an opportunity to work as a team.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we're incorporating the fidget toys into our math lessons by allowing students to use them during independent work time to stay focused and calm. 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