{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hollister Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":7.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10179863,"projectId":10082165,"letterContent":"Updating the classroom library with new, grade-appropriate books improved both access and engagement for students. Previously, many of the available books were outdated donations that did not consistently reflect students' reading levels or interests. By providing texts that were more aligned with students' abilities and current topics of interest, students were better able to find books they could read successfully and enjoy. This shift encouraged greater participation in independent reading and supported the development of stronger reading habits.","fullyFundedDate":1773259919463,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-for-curious-third-graders/10082165/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books for Curious Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Speshyock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179863_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757909604316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179863"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":10045753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us upgrade our classroom sound system with a new Sonos speaker! We are so excited to use it in class and pair it with our new vinyl record player so students can enjoy listening to music together.\r\n\r\nMusic brings so much joy and energy into our classroom, and it helps create a warm and engaging learning environment for our students. We plan to use music during work time, for transitions, and as a way to help students relax and focus throughout the day. It's also a wonderful way to introduce students to different genres and artists.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity truly make a difference in our classroom. Because of you, our students have new opportunities to experience learning in creative and meaningful ways. Thank you again for supporting our class and helping make Room 11 such a special place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1773259919438,"projectUrl":"project/better-sound-better-focus-help-us-upgr/10045753/","projectTitle":"Better Sound, Better Focus: Help Us Upgrade Our Classroom Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":10250650,"projectId":10096468,"letterContent":"Our new books have made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping students build important reading skills while also developing a genuine love for books. Through these new texts, students are practicing skills such as making predictions, identifying the main idea, understanding characters and their feelings, and connecting what they read to their own experiences. These lessons help students grow not only as readers, but also as thoughtful thinkers who can discuss and reflect on stories.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is one of the most exciting parts of the day. Students gather together to listen to read alouds, share their thoughts about stories, and explore books independently or with partners. The new books have expanded the variety of topics and characters students can experience, which has sparked curiosity and many great classroom discussions.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring these books into our classroom. Your support is helping our students strengthen their literacy skills, build confidence, and discover the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1771350892197,"projectUrl":"project/novel-study-experience/10096468/","projectTitle":"Novel Study Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757864708460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250650"},{"teacherId":10250650,"projectId":9964540,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students were excited and eager to read The One and Only Ivan. They love using the novel study set and have been highly engaged in discussions, activities, and reflections. The story has captured their interest and is making reading time something they truly looked forward to each week.\r\n\r\nThese books help strengthen reading comprehension while encouraging empathy and thoughtful conversations. Your support made it possible for students to experience reading in a meaningful and enjoyable way, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1766955211317,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-novel-study-experience/9964540/","projectTitle":"Classroom Novel Study Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757864708460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250650"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":9834965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! We are incredibly excited to receive our new headphones and noise-canceling headphones, and we cannot wait to put them to use in our 2nd/3rd grade combo classroom.\r\n\r\nOnce they arrive, these headphones will help our students focus during independent work, online learning, and small-group instruction. The noise-canceling headphones will be especially impactful for students who benefit from a quieter learning environment, allowing them to feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a calmer, more inclusive classroom where all learners have the tools they need to be successful. We are so grateful for your support and for investing in our students and their learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768426970938,"projectUrl":"project/helping-young-learners-hear-and-focus-r/9834965/","projectTitle":"Helping Young Learners Hear and Focus: Replacing Our Classroom Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":9973982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! These new timers have been extremely popular in my classroom, and are already getting so much love!\r\n\r\nThe students got very excited when they saw the boxes being delivered, and were even more excited when they saw the new timers. When we let them know that they could use them they were over the moon!\r\n\r\nThe most popular timers are the the stoplight timers, and they are especially loved by our primary students. We use them in their general education classrooms, during specials, and throughout the resource classroom. One of my students even loves it so much he likes coloring pictures of his new timer.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and my students. Your support means everything!","fullyFundedDate":1767206486502,"projectUrl":"project/visual-timers-for-special-education-reso/9973982/","projectTitle":"Visual Timers for Special Education Resource Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":9948541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the seating upgrade in my classroom! The students and I were so excited to unpack the presents and see our new materials!\r\n\r\nThe new bean bag chair was the biggest hit. The blue color perfectly matched the decoration and color scheme in my classroom library. I also didn't know that the fabric on the outside was non-porous and cleanable. This was a happy surprise! One of the students immediately grabbed a book, and started reading on it.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, the replacement yoga ball was too big for our chair frame, but we are still able to use it. It's a perfect size for a stand alone yoga ball chair, and sensory tool for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766963524286,"projectUrl":"project/adaptive-seating-for-elementary-special/9948541/","projectTitle":"Adaptive Seating for Elementary Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":9974698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! These Bob Books are already getting so much use in my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students love the Bob Books, because they are accessible decodable readers that allow them to practice specific phonics skills that they are working on. They are being used as a supplement to our phonics lessons, and the students love showing that they can read. \r\n\r\nIn addition, students have been reading the books outside of their phonics lessons as well. They love grabbing a Bob book, finding a cozy place in the classroom, and reading.\r\n\r\nThese books are already well loved, and have been a wonderful addition to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767150101376,"projectUrl":"project/bob-books-for-elementary-special-educati/9974698/","projectTitle":"Bob Books for Elementary Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":9957251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support our classroom vinyl listening experience. Because of you, our students now have the opportunity to listen to music in a whole new way using our very own record player and vinyl records.\r\n\r\nThis experience goes beyond just listening to music — students are learning about vinyl, sound, and the history of music while enjoying a fun, engaging, and hands-on listening experience. Our classroom has become an even more joyful and welcoming space where students can slow down, listen carefully, and connect through music.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create meaningful moments of learning, curiosity, and excitement. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity in helping make this special experience possible for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the joy of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1767660400260,"projectUrl":"project/drop-the-needle-a-classroom-vinyl-liste/9957251/","projectTitle":"Drop the Needle: A Classroom Vinyl Listening Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":9951472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom!\r\nBecause of you, our students will be able to read Hoot and Fish in a Tree as part of our novel studies. These books will spark meaningful discussions about friendship, empathy, standing up for others, and believing in yourself—lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving class sets allows every student to fully participate, build comprehension skills, and connect deeply with the characters and themes. Our students are excited to dive into these stories, and your support is helping make rich, engaging learning experiences possible.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our readers. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766963524406,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-novel-sets-hoot-and-fish-in-a/9951472/","projectTitle":"Classroom Novel Sets: Hoot and Fish in a Tree","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":9907016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom!\r\nBecause of you, our students now have new books that will spark curiosity, strengthen reading skills, and foster a true love of learning. These books will be used daily for independent reading, small groups, and whole-class discussions, giving students access to stories and information that reflect their interests and expand their thinking.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our classroom community, and my students were so excited to see the new books arrive. We are incredibly grateful for your support and belief in our learners. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more engaging and inspiring place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1766963524553,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-new-adventures-help-us-revam/9907016/","projectTitle":"New Books, New Adventures: Help Us Revamp Our Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":9889003,"projectId":9872818,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students now have the tools they need to actively show their thinking every day. We use dry erase boards and markers during reading, writing, and math to practice new skills, solve problems, and explain our ideas. This simple classroom technology allows students to try out ideas, make adjustments, and build understanding in real time, which supports confidence and keeps learning engaging and low stress.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having fresh, easy-to-use markers that write clearly and consistently. Being able to see their work clearly helps them focus on the learning rather than struggling with faded or dried-out supplies. The Teachers Pay Teachers resources purchased through this project have added engaging visuals and interactive activities that support our literacy and math instruction and meet the diverse needs of my students.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant to participate have especially benefited from these materials. Writing on boards feels less intimidating than working on paper, which encourages students to take risks and share their thinking more freely. 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