{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hillcrest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7099302,"projectId":10226050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping create a more comfortable and engaging learning environment for my students. Your generosity means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, flexible seating has already made a tremendous difference. Some students choose high chairs, stools, crate seats, or even our classroom rug while they work. Giving students the opportunity to choose where they learn best has helped increase engagement, movement, focus, and independence. They feel more comfortable, confident, and excited about learning each day. Because of your support, we will be able to replace the bean bag stuffing at one of our seating tables and continue providing students with flexible seating options that meet their individual needs. The towels will also be used as reusable erase boards, giving students another hands-on and interactive way to practice and learn together.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is directly impacting my students and helping create a classroom where they feel supported, empowered, and motivated to learn. 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By rewarding students for completing tasks, showing kindness, and making good choices, we are building confidence, responsibility, and pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just prizes, it helps create a classroom where students feel recognized, encouraged, and excited to do their best each day. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a fun, focused, and inspiring place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1776964306908,"projectUrl":"project/working-hard-has-its-rewards/10060786/","projectTitle":"Working Hard has its Rewards...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pereira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580328133067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mpereira"},{"teacherId":8581578,"projectId":9870414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your efforts in sparkling some magic in our classroom! Your donation has helped us be creative and also in celebrating some of our hard work. Students were able to celebrate with some tasty treats after working hard on huge assessment. It was well deserved. \r\nRecently, we worked on a second grade craft because even though school is the place to learn, it is also the place to be a kid! Kids were able to create their own crafts for a loved one as a few of the holidays approach. \r\nAgain, thank you so much in supporting our classroom but making it both fun and rewarding! You have helped create some wonderful memories.","fullyFundedDate":1771820914522,"projectUrl":"project/kick-off-to-winter-break/9870414/","projectTitle":"Kick Off to Winter Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8581578_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659937480465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8581578"},{"teacherId":10046191,"projectId":10119197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating such amazing healthy breakfast options and snacks for my students to enjoy the rest of the school year!!\r\nMany students of mine come to school without eating breakfast at home and they do not like the school provided options. With your incredible donation my classroom now has a giant supply of healthy food options for my students to eat whenever they are hungry. \r\nWhen my students first saw all the new options of food they were so excited to see granola bars and crackers! The first day the snacks arrived I had 3 students who didn't eat breakfast because they didn't like the options or they were allergic to the options, but they didn't go hungry thanks to the amazing generosity of our community! Thank you again for showing up for these students and spreading kindness!!","fullyFundedDate":1772434647840,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-my-students/10119197/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046191_orig.jpg?crop=2341,2341,x928,y1385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748542715552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046191"},{"teacherId":10046191,"projectId":10119181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating much needed new classroom supplies! With cold and flu season upon us these disinfecting wipes will help protect myself and my students from getting sick. \r\nDonations, including markers and erasers will help encourage students to stay engaged in learning as we enter testing season. My students were extra excited to see the gift of new markers so they can continue using whiteboards as an option to solve math problems instead of a traditional paper and pencil. This one simple change helps keep students, engaged and participate in learning!\r\nWe are so grateful for the amazing donors that support our community.","fullyFundedDate":1772178045464,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essential-supplies-restock/10119181/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essential Supplies Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046191_orig.jpg?crop=2341,2341,x928,y1385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748542715552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046191"},{"teacherId":10046191,"projectId":9908830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donations!! Your kindness and generosity gave my students incredible gifts for the winter break. They were so happy to open all the gifts you were able to provide. Students were able to each take home coloring books, new crayons, pencils, bookmarks, playdoh, and a toy. For many students this was their only gift this past holiday season and they were absolutely thrilled to receive such a wonderful gift. We are so thankful to have such great donors like yourself to be apart of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1764735310804,"projectUrl":"project/gifts-for-my-students/9908830/","projectTitle":"Gifts for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046191_orig.jpg?crop=2341,2341,x928,y1385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748542715552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046191"},{"teacherId":10046191,"projectId":9951631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating new chairs to my classroom! My students have absolutely loved using them as a part of our daily routine. Students were thrilled when they walked in and saw rainbow chairs as they brighten up our room so much. The comfortable padding in a sturdy metal support our children safety, which helps keep my room, calm and successful. With this donation, my students are able to have new chairs to use every day and learn how to respect new materials. Thank you so very much we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1765317477294,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-chairs/9951631/","projectTitle":"Small Group Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046191_orig.jpg?crop=2341,2341,x928,y1385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748542715552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046191"},{"teacherId":7099302,"projectId":10042653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our second grade classroom. Your generosity allows us to provide meaningful incentives that encourage positive behavior, strong effort, and kindness each day.\r\n\r\nMy students thrive on encouragement, and even small rewards bring excitement and motivation to their learning. The snacks will be used during classroom celebrations to recognize students for making good choices and working toward their goals, helping build a strong sense of community. The craft materials and small gifts will serve as hands-on reward activities that promote creativity, collaboration, and pride in their accomplishments. Students will also be able to share their success with their families at home.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we are creating a classroom culture where kindness, effort, and achievement are celebrated. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769178282722,"projectUrl":"project/valentines-day-celebrating-our-accom/10042653/","projectTitle":"Valentine's Day... 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Thank you so much! ☺️","fullyFundedDate":1760757822737,"projectUrl":"project/lets-create/9696948/","projectTitle":"Let's Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mavromatis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5965240_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539116005419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/liamavromatis"},{"teacherId":5506091,"projectId":9545151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classrooms. Your support has made a meaningful difference for both our students and teachers.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets and Velcro have been invaluable in creating durable teaching resources and visual supports that help students better understand routines, expectations, and learning tasks. These tools allow us to individualize instruction and provide consistent supports throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe STEM materials you donated have been especially impactful in helping students develop important social skills such as teamwork, sharing, and taking turns. Through hands-on activities, students are learning how to collaborate, problem-solve, and engage positively with their peers.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the fidgets and emotional supports have helped us develop calm corners within our classrooms. These spaces give students the opportunity to self-regulate, manage emotions, and return to learning feeling supported and ready.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our teachers and students are benefiting from engaging, purposeful tools that enhance learning and well-being each day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758804002067,"projectUrl":"project/sel-sensory-supports/9545151/","projectTitle":"SEL & Sensory Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pestka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5506091"},{"teacherId":7099302,"projectId":9928845,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students are receiving materials that help build self-confidence, encourage positive self-talk, and support their social-emotional well-being. With tools like affirmation cards, books, stress-relief items, and hands-on activities, our students are learning to recognize their strengths, express themselves, and grow more confident each day. These resources are helping create a classroom where students feel valued, supported, and ready to take academic risks. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our students' lives—both in and beyond the classroom. Thank you for helping them grow academically, emotionally, and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1764285065043,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners/9928845/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pereira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580328133067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mpereira"},{"teacherId":7099302,"projectId":9911578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and kindness! 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