{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hesperian Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2622081,"projectId":9008760,"letterContent":"These literacy resources played a valuable role in preparing students for a successful school year by strengthening their reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. The National Geographic Nonfiction Readers introduced students to engaging, high-interest topics while building their knowledge of science, history, and the world around them. The Lakeshore Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Practice Cards provided students with opportunities to practice critical thinking, identify key details, and improve their understanding of informational texts. The Magnetic Letters Kit and Phonics Dominoes offered hands-on activities that reinforced phonics, blends, and digraphs, helping students strengthen foundational reading skills in a fun and interactive way.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to explore the new reading materials and learning games. They eagerly flipped through the colorful nonfiction books, shared interesting facts they discovered, and looked forward to using the comprehension cards during reading groups. The magnetic letters and phonics games quickly became favorite classroom activities, encouraging collaboration, problem-solving, and confidence in reading. These engaging resources helped create a positive learning environment and gave students the tools they needed to begin the school year feeling prepared, motivated, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1738002507905,"projectUrl":"project/non-fiction-for-the-win/9008760/","projectTitle":"Non-Fiction for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2622081_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610509767784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hespcarter"},{"teacherId":2622081,"projectId":8605867,"letterContent":"These supplies played an important role in helping fifth-grade students prepare for a successful new school year. The Really Good Stuff Book and Binder Storage Bins gave students a designated place to neatly store their binders, books, and classroom materials, making it easier to stay organized from the very first day of school. The Lee & Low Anti-Racism Collection introduced students to diverse voices and perspectives, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations while helping every student feel represented and included. Number stickers helped organize classroom materials and supplies, while the breath sensory stickers provided students with a simple tool to practice calming strategies and stay focused during the school day.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited and grateful to receive these new supplies. Many eagerly organized their binders and books into the storage bins, explored the new collection of books, and proudly prepared their learning spaces for the year ahead. The colorful organization tools and sensory stickers sparked enthusiasm, and students were eager to use them throughout the school year. Having access to these high-quality supplies helped students feel confident, prepared, and motivated as they began a new year of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1730215274655,"projectUrl":"project/what-we-need-to-succeed/8605867/","projectTitle":"What We Need to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2622081_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610509767784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hespcarter"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10267131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students were absolutely thrilled with their \"Last Day of School Bucket of Fun.\" Their faces lit up when they saw everything inside the sand pails! While they loved all of the goodies, the bubbles, squishies, and slime were definite favorites.\r\n\r\nIt was such a fun and memorable way to celebrate the last day of school. I was fortunate to have an amazing group of students this year, and I was excited to be able to send them into summer with something special.\r\n\r\nMany of my students will likely spend a lot of time in front of screens this summer, so I am hopeful that these fun items will encourage them to get outside, play, and enjoy being kids.","fullyFundedDate":1778652705146,"projectUrl":"project/summer-fun/10267131/","projectTitle":"Summer Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10209036,"letterContent":"What a magical morning in our classroom! My students were so excited to work on this service project. Together, we created an assembly line and assembled 24 birthday cake kits using the items you generously donated. Each kit included cake mix, icing, 7-Up, candles, a cake pan, and a Connect 4 game.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to be part of something that, in their words, \"made their hearts explode!\" We have been watching Steve Hartman's On the Road segments each day and love seeing how kindness spreads from one person to another. Inspired by those stories, we knew we wanted to make a difference as well. Your donation helped bring a little more kindness to our corner of California.\r\n\r\nOur family liaison and resource aide were instrumental in helping us put these meaningful kits together. Jackie, our family liaison, already knew of four families who would benefit from this project. In addition to supporting families from our school, the resource center serves members of our broader community.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation and for helping make these celebrations possible for local families. Your kindness has made a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1779114838223,"projectUrl":"project/birthday-cake-kits-for-kids-in-need/10209036/","projectTitle":"Birthday Cake Kits For Kids In Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":9975263,"letterContent":"We LOVE getting mail! My students and I are always excited to check the mailbox to see if new postcards have arrived for our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are exchanging postcards from almost every state in the country, and my students absolutely love tracking where each postcard comes from on our classroom sticker map. This project has brought so much excitement, curiosity, and engagement to our learning each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students experience parts of the world beyond our classroom walls. Your generosity helps create meaningful, memorable learning opportunities that my students will never forget.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and public education in California. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1776572765082,"projectUrl":"project/usa-postcard-exchange/9975263/","projectTitle":"USA Postcard Exchange","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10036591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students were absolutely thrilled to open the boxes this morning. We truly needed new pencil pouches, smelly stickers, and supplies for our morning bins, and everything you sent was perfect.\r\n\r\nAs the school year comes to a close, many of our classroom materials are showing lots of wear and tear, so these replacements arrived at exactly the right time. Some items will be used immediately, while others, like the mini books, will be saved for next year's group of 2nd graders. I already know they will love them!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support mean so much to both me and my students. Thank you again for supporting public education in California and helping create a joyful classroom for our learners. You are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778005471673,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-of-this-and-a-little-of-that/10036591/","projectTitle":"A Little of This and a Little of That","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10189266,"letterContent":"My students LOVE doing Hidden Pictures from Highlights magazines. When we are learning an extra hard concept, I will put a Hidden Picture on the back of the worksheet. My kids love getting out their special highlighters and moving their chairs to work on them with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe Hidden Pictures help to build a sense of community in my classroom. I love it!\r\n\r\nWith your help, every student in my class will receive their own Hidden Pictures book. I know that this might be the most exciting thing for all of them! I am confident in the \"hoorays\" that will be exclaimed! This is a perfect end of year surprise.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping public schools in California. I appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1777986602357,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-gift/10189266/","projectTitle":"End of Year Gift","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10190465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. We were all so excited to see the boxes in the office. My students took it upon themselves to deliver them to our classroom. When we opened them there was even more excitement! I don't know who was more eager to use them, me or my 2nd and 3rd graders!\r\n\r\nMy students have enjoyed using the STEM centers. They love them. There are so many ways in which I can use all the materials in my classroom. I plan to use them for math centers, \"Friday Fun\" centers, and early finishers can use them quietly at their desks. Right now we are still exploring them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this wonderful donation. I don't have the school funds to buy them for my classroom myself. I appreciate you supporting education and hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776122903266,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins-to-start-our-mornings/10190465/","projectTitle":"Stem Bins To Start Our Mornings!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10158944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! I use Scholastic News with my students every week, and they absolutely love it. These engaging readers provide so much accessible information for all of my learners. Having both the print and online versions truly gives my students the best of both worlds. The online platform, in particular, offers fantastic videos that deepen their understanding of each topic.\r\n\r\nOne of our recent issues featured an artist who creates giant trolls in forests using recyclable materials. My students were mesmerized. You could have heard a pin drop in the classroom! They loved watching the videos, playing the interactive online game, and especially enjoyed the dance breaks. These weekly magazines are such a valuable and exciting resource.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting public schools in California. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1773851457292,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-current-with-scholastic-news/10158944/","projectTitle":"Keeping Current With Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10130203,"letterContent":"You have made so many memories for my wonderful 2nd and 3rd graders. They cannot believe that there are people in the world, who don't know them, and are purchasing fun activities for them. We are looking forward to exciting days ; A (airplanes), B (bubbles), C (crafts), D (dance party) and E (exercise) days. My students from last year know that \"G\" is Glow day and they cannot wait!! They have been counting down until the countdown, which will start on Thursday. \r\n\r\nI know that this will be the highlight of their school year - mine too! I love doing this special activity with my students. It is a wonderful way to end the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting public schools in California. You are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1773664663686,"projectUrl":"project/abc-countdown-2026/10130203/","projectTitle":"ABC Countdown 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":9953140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of math practice workbooks. It was awesome to receive your gift and see the excitement it brought to my students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a significant impact on my students' learning experiences. Each student gets their own workbook, which enhances their ability to engage in self-directed learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has demonstrated the importance of education and inspired my students to continue learning and exploring. With your help I am fostering a generation of lifelong learners who will continue to make a positive impact in the world.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and support. Your kindness has made a profound difference in my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1773840654766,"projectUrl":"project/working-with-our-workbooks/9953140/","projectTitle":"Working With Our Workbooks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10139263,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We truly appreciate your support and kindness.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love new books, and they were especially excited about the Baby-Sitters Club series! For a couple of days, they noticed the Amazon boxes waiting in the front hallway and kept asking when we could open them. The anticipation kept building, and when the books finally made it into our classroom, the excitement was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nAs soon as I opened the box and they saw the Baby-Sitters Club books inside, the room filled with yelps and cheers. I only wish I got that kind of welcome every day! They are already eager to take turns reading these new titles, and it's clear they're going to be well-loved.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us grow our classroom library. Your generosity is making a real difference, and you've brought so much joy to my students. 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