{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horizon School","outOfStateSupporters":43.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3134880,"projectId":10755490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project! Your kindness has made such a wonderful difference for my first-grade students at Horizon Elementary. Thanks to you, our classroom is stocked with delicious snacks like Goldfish crackers, chips, fruit snacks, and pretzels. These may seem like small treats, but they have a BIG impact on our students and their ability to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nAs a first-grade teacher, I know that young learners work hard from the moment they walk through our classroom door. Our days are filled with phonics lessons, reading, writing, math, hands-on activities, and opportunities to build important social and emotional skills. Learning takes a lot of energy, especially for six- and seven-year-olds! Having snacks available helps us support our students throughout our long learning day. When little tummies start to rumble, it can be difficult to concentrate on blending sounds, solving math problems, or listening to a story. Your donations help us take care of those needs so our students can return to learning feeling refreshed and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to see the snacks arrive! There is something incredibly special about watching a classroom full of first graders light up over something as simple as a box of Goldfish crackers or a bag of pretzels. Their excitement, smiles, and grateful little voices are reminders that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. These snacks give our students something to look forward to and help create a welcoming classroom environment where they feel cared for and supported. Knowing that people in our community took the time to invest in them sends a powerful message to our students: they matter, and there are people cheering them on!\r\n\r\nWe use our snacks to help keep our classroom running smoothly during the school day. After working hard through lessons and activities, students appreciate having a snack to help them recharge. Whether they are practicing their letter sounds, reading new words, writing complete sentences, counting, or solving addition and subtraction problems, we want our Panthers to have the energy they need to give their best effort. Having snacks available also helps me make sure that students who need a little extra nourishment have something to eat so they can continue participating in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also supports the bigger picture of what we are working toward this year. In first grade, we are building the foundational skills that students will use for the rest of their educational journeys. We are learning to read with confidence, write our thoughts, solve problems independently, work together, and develop a love of learning. Our next steps include continuing to strengthen phonics and reading fluency, expanding our sight-word knowledge, practicing our writing, and building confidence with math skills. These lessons require concentration, persistence, and plenty of practice. By helping us provide snacks, you are helping create the conditions our students need to be successful.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation reminds me that teaching is about more than academics. It is about caring for the whole child, building relationships, and making sure every student feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. When students know their needs are being considered, they can focus more fully on taking risks, trying challenging tasks, and celebrating their progress. Your support helps make our classroom a place where students can grow academically while feeling cared for as individuals.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in my students and our classroom. Your contribution has helped fill our snack supply, but it has also filled our classroom with excitement, comfort, and gratitude. I am so thankful for donors who recognize that little things can make a big difference in the lives of young learners. Thank you for being part of our Horizon Panther family and for helping our first graders stay fueled, focused, and ready to tackle each new learning adventure. We appreciate you more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1792613384902,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-busy-brains/10755490/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Busy Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missreddick"},{"teacherId":3134880,"projectId":10456259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of wipes, trash bags, Kleenex, Ziploc bags, and a laminator for our first-grade classroom! These supplies may seem like everyday necessities, but they make a BIG difference in keeping our classroom clean, organized, and ready for learning. Your generosity helps me create a welcoming environment where my students can focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and having fun!\r\n\r\nIn first grade, we go through a lot of supplies each day! Wipes help us clean tables after hands-on activities, art projects, and messy learning experiences. Kleenex is always needed throughout the school day, especially during the cooler months when sniffles seem to find their way into our classroom. Trash bags help us keep our room tidy, while Ziploc bags are perfect for organizing small learning materials, storing student projects, and keeping supplies together for activities and learning centers. Our new laminator will be especially helpful for creating durable learning resources that we can use again and again throughout the school year. From phonics practice cards to math activities and literacy games, laminating materials allows us to make resources that can withstand the busy hands of enthusiastic first graders!\r\n\r\nMy students love hands-on learning, and these supplies help make those experiences possible. Whether we are practicing letter sounds, building words, sorting pictures, or working through math problems, having organized materials makes our activities run smoothly. The students get excited when new materials are introduced because they know that learning can be interactive, colorful, and fun! They especially enjoy activities that allow them to touch, move, sort, and manipulate materials rather than simply completing a worksheet.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and math. We will use our classroom materials to support phonics lessons, practice decoding words, strengthen number sense, and create engaging activities that help students apply what they are learning. With the help of our laminator, I can prepare reusable learning tools that students can practice with during small-group instruction, learning centers, and independent work. Keeping these materials organized and in good condition will allow us to use them throughout the year and provide students with repeated opportunities to practice important skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and recognizing that the little things often make the biggest difference! Your donations help us maintain a clean, organized, and engaging learning environment where our first graders can feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. Because of your kindness, we can spend less time worrying about everyday classroom necessities and more time creating meaningful learning experiences for our students. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for being part of our classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1792613378479,"projectUrl":"project/germ-free-ready-to-learn/10456259/","projectTitle":"Germ-Free & Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missreddick"},{"teacherId":3134880,"projectId":10499102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of books for our first-grade classroom! Your support is helping us build a classroom library filled with exciting stories, seasonal and holiday books, and additional texts that supplement our reading curriculum. These books bring so much joy to our classroom while providing meaningful opportunities for students to grow as readers.\r\n\r\nReading is a huge part of our day in first grade! We use books to build important literacy skills, including phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and identifying story elements such as characters, setting, and events. The books that supplement our reading curriculum give students additional opportunities to practice the skills we are learning during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and independent reading. Our seasonal and holiday books also help us make connections to the world around us, learn about different traditions, build background knowledge, and spark conversations about the stories we share.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks like gathering together for read-alouds, practicing new skills with teacher support, exploring books with classmates, and independently enjoying stories at our own reading levels. We love stopping during a story to make predictions, discuss characters' feelings, ask questions, and share our favorite parts. These conversations help students develop a deeper understanding of what they read while building confidence in expressing their ideas.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things about adding new books to our classroom is seeing students discover stories that capture their interest. Some students are drawn to colorful illustrations and funny characters, while others love learning new facts or connecting a story to their own experiences. For students who are still developing their reading confidence, having engaging books available helps make reading feel exciting rather than intimidating. Seeing a child eagerly choose a book, ask to hear another story, or proudly share something they learned reminds us how powerful access to books can be.\r\n\r\nThe holiday and seasonal books will also help us celebrate special times throughout the school year and create memorable learning experiences. Whether we are reading about fall, winter celebrations, or other seasonal traditions, these stories give students opportunities to explore new ideas and make connections through literature.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young readers and helping us create a classroom where books are valued, curiosity is encouraged, and every student has the opportunity to grow. Your generosity is making a difference in our classroom by giving our students more opportunities to practice essential reading skills, discover new interests, and develop a lifelong love of reading. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping our first graders build a strong foundation for future learning!","fullyFundedDate":1787155903991,"projectUrl":"project/a-year-of-learning-through-books/10499102/","projectTitle":"A Year of Learning Through Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missreddick"},{"teacherId":8644302,"projectId":10383205,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to a wider variety of engaging books that support literacy growth in meaningful ways. These new texts help us teach important reading skills such as phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension, and critical thinking. Students are learning how to make connections to texts, ask and answer questions, retell stories, and build confidence as independent readers.\r\n\r\nReading is a daily part of our classroom. Students participate in read-alouds, small-group instruction, partner reading, and independent reading time. The new books have provided fresh opportunities for students to practice their skills while reading stories that spark their interest and imagination. It has been wonderful to see students excited to pick up a book and share what they are learning with their classmates.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from these new books. Some of our reluctant readers are choosing to read more often because they have found books that match their interests and reading levels. Other students are eager to revisit favorite stories and proudly demonstrate their growing reading abilities. Seeing students build confidence, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of reading has been one of the greatest impacts of this project.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create these opportunities for our students. Your support is making a lasting difference in their literacy journey and helping us foster a classroom full of engaged, confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1787404337677,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-dreams/10383205/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeVito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644302_orig.jpg?crop=1067,1067,x0,y277&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771874443079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8644302"},{"teacherId":3134880,"projectId":10264685,"letterContent":"Our new Tonies Box, Tonies, and headphones have quickly become one of the most exciting additions to our classroom! These resources give my first graders an engaging way to listen to stories, build listening comprehension, develop vocabulary, and strengthen their love of books. During literacy centers, students can independently choose a story, put on their headphones, and listen closely without disrupting their classmates. This allows me to provide meaningful listening practice while also working with small groups and providing targeted instruction to students who need additional support. The Tonies Box has helped turn listening into an interactive and enjoyable learning experience rather than simply another classroom assignment.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is having the opportunity to choose the story they want to hear and feel independent while using the technology. They love being able to select a Tonie, put on their headphones, and settle in with a story. Some of my more hesitant readers have especially warmed to this resource because it allows them to enjoy stories and build comprehension without the pressure of having to decode every word independently. Students can listen to fluent storytelling, practice retelling what they heard, make connections, and discuss characters and events with their classmates. The headphones also help create a focused environment where students can listen carefully and stay engaged. I have already seen students become excited about choosing books and talking about the stories they heard, which is exactly the kind of enthusiasm I hope to build in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThis project has given my students another way to experience the joy of books while developing important literacy skills. As we continue throughout the year, I plan to use the Tonies Box during literacy centers, independent learning time, and listening comprehension activities. Students will continue practicing retelling, identifying key details, making predictions, and sharing their thinking about the stories they hear. Thank you to our generous donors for providing technology that is not only fun and exciting for my first graders, but also a valuable tool for helping them become stronger listeners, thinkers, and lifelong lovers of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1778282403290,"projectUrl":"project/listening-leads-to-learning/10264685/","projectTitle":"Listening Leads to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missreddick"},{"teacherId":3134880,"projectId":10231245,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly helped bring color, organization, and excitement into our classroom! Because of your support, our classroom now has colorful table supplies, bulletin boards, storage bins, and many of the everyday materials my students need to be successful. These resources have helped transform our classroom into a welcoming and engaging space where students feel comfortable, excited, and ready to learn. Having organized supplies at their fingertips means students can spend less time searching for materials and more time learning, creating, collaborating, and completing their work. The colorful materials and displays also help make our classroom feel like a place that belongs to our students—a place where they can be proud of their learning and feel a sense of belonging. When my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited to see all of the bright colors and new supplies. They immediately wanted to explore everything and help organize our classroom. Seeing their excitement reminded me that even seemingly simple classroom materials can make a meaningful difference in how students experience their school day.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already becoming an important part of our daily routines. Students use the supplies at their tables during lessons, independent work, centers, and collaborative activities, while our colorful bins help keep materials organized and accessible. Our bulletin boards provide visual reminders, celebrate student learning, and make our classroom a place where students can see their hard work displayed. Most importantly, these donations have helped create an environment where my first graders can feel prepared and confident as they learn new skills. As we continue through the school year, we will keep using these materials to support our reading, writing, math, and classroom community activities. We will continue building on the routines we have established and using our organized classroom spaces to encourage independence and responsibility. Your support has done more than provide supplies—it has helped create a classroom where students can learn in a bright, organized, and joyful environment. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they can learn, grow, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1778007191755,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-organized-space-for-lea/10231245/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm, Organized Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missreddick"},{"teacherId":846635,"projectId":10154316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library. Your generosity is truly appreciated and will be remembered for many years!\r\n\r\nMany of the books in our room were outdated and didn't reflect what my middle school students are actually interested in reading. Because of you, I now have books and genres they've been asking for. Reading is fun when they have stories that feel relevant and engaging to them.\r\n\r\nIt's always exciting to see a student get pulled into a book or hear them talking about what they're reading with their friends. Those moments are happening more because of your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students get closer to finding books they genuinely enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1773883524544,"projectUrl":"project/fill-our-middle-school-classroom-library/10154316/","projectTitle":"Fill Our Middle School Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp846635_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646776711932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/846635"},{"teacherId":8396739,"projectId":9954275,"letterContent":"My students and I are very grateful for the wonderful classroom materials to make learning fun and interesting. We use rh magnetic sheets to skip count by tens to 120. The students colored theirown numbers. Then, we added the magnetic sheet and cut the individual numbers to easy count up, add 10 or subtract ten. To my surprised, some students gathered and mixed different sets of numbers to find the number called by a student. They had so much fun with that. Then, a couple of students where skip counting together. Another student organized the numbers in order. \r\nThe mesh figures where a little hard for my students to insert yarn and create a colorful design. It was a challenging task perhaps next time I would use bigger mesh easy to manipulate the yarn. \r\nAll my students loved making words using the magnetic letters. I paired them up to make and read sight words or just making words on their own. \r\nThank you for making this a fun learning encironment. I have seen my students gain more confidence in reading and writing.","fullyFundedDate":1766208841010,"projectUrl":"project/show-your-thinking/9954275/","projectTitle":"Show Your Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8396739_orig.jpg?crop=282,282,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683694437719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8396739"},{"teacherId":8396739,"projectId":9951093,"letterContent":"We appreciate your donations towards out projet. The students were so excited about the clipboard whiteboards. The excitement and their eyes are we opened up the package was amazing. I have seen them interested in writing. It is such a wonderful writing tool to start the year. We are using them during math time and reading. \r\nOur old pencil sharpener gave up and we were using a regular pencil sharpener. It was taking us a long time to get all the pencils ready. I had extra pencils handy but now we are so thankful to have the most essential tool to keep us using our writing tools ready without having to take extra time to sharpen broken pencils.","fullyFundedDate":1765318190601,"projectUrl":"project/writing-tools/9951093/","projectTitle":"Writing Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8396739_orig.jpg?crop=282,282,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683694437719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8396739"},{"teacherId":3380145,"projectId":9891942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! My students are absolutely loving the new sporting equipment and are using it every single day during PE and recess. With so many options available, students are staying active longer and trying out different games and skills. They are practicing teamwork, coordination, and sportsmanship while rotating through activities like soccer, basketball, and group games. Having enough equipment for everyone means more participation and less waiting, which has made our activity time smoother and more enjoyable for all students.\r\n\r\nThis donation was such a fun surprise, and the excitement was immediate. As soon as the students saw the new supplies, they began organizing games on their own and inviting classmates to join in. It has been wonderful to watch students include others, collaborate, and problem-solve as they create new games together. The equipment has helped build a more positive and inclusive play environment, where students are engaged, active, and genuinely having fun. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom and school community.","fullyFundedDate":1764993711773,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-sports-equipment-and-games/9891942/","projectTitle":"Middle School Sports Equipment and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Birnbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3380145_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762916086091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/birnbaum"},{"teacherId":3380145,"projectId":9887305,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring STEM to life in our classroom. The wired computer mice have made our digital activities so much easier for students who struggle with trackpads. The solar system rug has become a favorite spot for group discussions, and the sun, earth, and moon model has helped students understand concepts that used to feel abstract. Our physical science posters are now proudly displayed and support daily lessons.\r\n\r\nA standout moment happened during a lesson on moon phases. Students gathered around the new model and took turns demonstrating how shadows create each phase. I watched a student who usually stays quiet take the lead in explaining the new vocabulary to her group. The confidence boost she got from having a hands on tool was amazing to see.\r\n\r\nWhen the kids first walked in and saw the solar system rug unrolled, they gasped and immediately sat down on the planets they felt drawn to. They were excited in a way only sixth graders can be. Many of them couldn't wait to use the new mice and tools during our next science block.","fullyFundedDate":1762976644255,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-6th-grade/9887305/","projectTitle":"STEM in 6th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Birnbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3380145_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762916086091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/birnbaum"},{"teacherId":3380145,"projectId":9887595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Health and Wellness project. My sixth graders and I have been putting the new resources to use every single day. The tissues, cleaning wipes, and cleaner spray have helped us keep our classroom fresh and healthy during a very busy season. The soccer balls, jump rope, chalk, and whiteboard wipes have added energy and creativity to our learning space.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the boxes being opened, they cheered like it was a holiday morning. They were thrilled to see that someone out there cared enough to support their classroom. They have been grateful and respectful of the supplies, and they talk about how lucky they feel to have them.\r\n\r\nWe use these items each day and my class has been so thankful to learn in an extra clean environment. Students race to see who can clean their desk the best, or fastest and try to make their cleaning wipe the dirtiest. As we enter cold and flu season, kids are making sure to keep germs away from their friends. This will help us have great attendance in school! 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