{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Houser Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9061295,"projectId":9409067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with our new giant ten-frame and spinning math wheel! These hands-on tools have already made a huge impact during circle time and small-group learning.\r\n\r\nIn Pre-K, math is all about building understanding through movement, visuals, and play. With these materials, my students are learning to recognize numbers, count with one-to-one accuracy, understand quantities, and build early addition and subtraction skills. The giant ten-frame helps them see numbers in a concrete way, while the spinning wheel turns math into an exciting game where every student wants a turn!\r\n\r\nOur circle time has come alive with cheers, counting, and lots of \"Let's do it again!\" Students spin the wheel, say the number out loud, and place that many counters in the ten-frame. This practice strengthens number sense, subitizing, and early cardinality — all essential building blocks for future math success.\r\n\r\nEven students who are usually hesitant during math are now confident, engaged, and eager to participate. They are working together, celebrating each other's successes, and developing a positive mindset toward learning numbers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping us make math meaningful, joyful, and exciting. Your support is building strong little mathematicians one spin and one counter at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1757645477793,"projectUrl":"project/math-makes-magic-during-circle-time/9409067/","projectTitle":"Math Makes Magic During Circle Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685211711823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9061295"},{"teacherId":9061295,"projectId":9408973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with new art and creative play materials, including stencils, Play-Doh tools, and vibrant markers! Your generosity has sparked so much joy — and lots of imagination — in our little artists.\r\n\r\nIn Pre-K, art is more than just cute creations — it's learning in action. With these materials, students are strengthening fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, creativity, and early writing development. They are also building language skills as they talk about their creations, practice sharing, and collaborate on projects.\r\n\r\nOur art center has quickly become one of the most popular places in the classroom! Students are tracing with stencils, molding Play-Doh into letters, shapes, and fall objects (like pumpkins and leaves!), and experimenting with color as they draw and create. They are learning to plan their work, follow steps, and proudly share what they made with their classmates — \"Look what I created!\" has become a daily saying.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making our classroom a place filled with creativity, exploration, and expression. Because of you, our students are learning to see themselves as artists and creators — and that's a gift that will grow all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1754069721906,"projectUrl":"project/paint-play-and-preschool-possibilities/9408973/","projectTitle":"Paint, Play, and Preschool Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685211711823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9061295"},{"teacherId":9061295,"projectId":9419854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pretend & Earn Center! Your generosity has brought so much excitement — and real-world learning — to our classroom this fall season. Just like the leaves are changing outside, we are watching our students grow and develop new skills each day thanks to you! 🍁\r\n\r\nIn Pre-K, pretend play isn't just play — it's powerful learning. With the materials provided by this project, my students are practicing important early financial-literacy skills such as earning tokens, making choices, saving for rewards, and understanding the value of hard work. They are also building social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, communicating clearly, and solving problems together — all while having fun!\r\n\r\nOur classroom has turned into a buzzing \"little community\" where students take on fall-themed roles like pumpkin patch workers, cozy café servers, and mini-market helpers. They earn tokens for following routines, showing kindness, and being responsible, and then proudly \"shop\" for classroom rewards. It has been amazing to watch their confidence grow as they make decisions, count tokens, and work toward their goals.\r\n\r\nSome of our learners who were once hesitant to engage in group play are now eagerly participating, greeting their peers at the \"register\" and joyfully cheering when they have enough tokens to \"buy\" a prize. Every day brings smiles, teamwork, and moments where students say, \"I did it!\" 🍂✨\r\n\r\nThank you again for making our fall classroom full of learning, imagination, and joyful success. Your support helps plant seeds that will keep growing long after the season ends!","fullyFundedDate":1754069721602,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-pumpkin-patch-where-play-meets-fa/9419854/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Pumpkin Patch: Where Play Meets Fall Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685211711823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9061295"},{"teacherId":9061295,"projectId":9406828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the SEL A Little Spot kit! These materials have already made a meaningful difference in my students' learning and emotional growth. In Pre-K, big feelings are part of every day, so having tools that help little learners identify and understand their emotions has been such a gift.\r\n\r\nWith these new books and visuals, my students are learning skills such as naming emotions, recognizing body clues, self-regulation strategies, and showing kindness and empathy toward others. We practice using calm-down strategies, taking turns, and talking through our feelings instead of reacting. These stories help make social-emotional vocabulary real and accessible for young children.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive and joyful — we act out the characters, pause to talk about their feelings, and connect the lessons to real-life classroom situations. Students love pointing to the emotion \"spots\" and telling us how they feel, and we build time into our day to revisit these books during morning meetings, calm corners, and small-group activities.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once shy about sharing their emotions now eagerly raise their hands to tell the class which \"spot\" they feel and why. I have also seen students comfort one another by referring to the strategies from the books — a sure sign the lessons are sticking!\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping us build a foundation of emotional awareness, confidence, and kindness. You are truly shaping the future one little learner at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1754156763835,"projectUrl":"project/big-feelings-little-learners/9406828/","projectTitle":"Big Feelings, Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685211711823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9061295"},{"teacherId":2424037,"projectId":9627654,"letterContent":"I really wanted to start the year with something fun and unique for the kids to get excited about. When I saw these magnetic blocks, I knew they would do the trick, but I had no idea how much fun the kids would actually have them. The students from pre-K all the way to fourth grade really enjoy using the magnetic blocks as a station. Some students write their names with the blocks, some make elaborate castles or fortresses. And many students like to work together, problem solve, and collaborate to create their own little buildings or towns. A few students made squares that we could put our faces behind and take pictures. It was really fun. I took a picture of myself behind one of the squares as an example. As you can see the kids really enjoyed the magnetic blocks. Thank you for your donation. We are grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758636532523,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-building-blocks/9627654/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Building Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica Beaulieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2424037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566665830090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2424037"},{"teacherId":9126755,"projectId":9603912,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our technology classroom now has a beautiful new rug that has completely transformed our space! Students from Pre-K through 4th grade use it every day as a gathering area for lessons, group projects, and collaborative discussions.\r\n\r\nWhen the rug first arrived, my students were so excited! The smiles on their faces mirrored the smileys on the carpet. Our Pre-K learners immediately sat down for circle time, while older students loved having a comfortable place to work on coding and digital projects. The rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom — a flexible seating area that supports learning, comfort, and community.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting difference for our students in our Title I school. You didn't just fund a rug — you helped create a space where every child feels safe, included, and inspired to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755726405126,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-rug-for-learning-and-collaboratio/9603912/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Rug for Learning and Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9126755"},{"teacherId":2424037,"projectId":9530442,"letterContent":"Thank you for the much needed watercolor paper. The students will be using it throughout the year to create many unique projects. One student created a personal art project to represent National Dot Day in September. While another student created a monochromatic sky landscape. There will be many more opportunities for the students to use the watercolor paper for their own expressions of art. We will also be using it for major grade projects in kindergarten and first grade. The first project they'll be doing is the Western Art Show and Rodeo pictures. Thank you for your support for the Arts.!","fullyFundedDate":1754502614503,"projectUrl":"project/watercolor-wash/9530442/","projectTitle":"Watercolor Wash","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica Beaulieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2424037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566665830090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2424037"},{"teacherId":2424037,"projectId":9488760,"letterContent":"The acrylic markers have been quite a hit! Thank you for donating them to our classroom. As you can see, the students made some amazing abstract art and it took them weeks to finish. The original and creative works of art that were made using these amazing acrylic markers was just out of this world. I was so inspired by their creativity and these markers made their projects so fun that they wanted to make more and more ideas as they worked because of the quality of the markers. Thank you for once again, supporting our classroom and encouraging our students to create masterpieces.","fullyFundedDate":1753918339391,"projectUrl":"project/acrylic-marker-art/9488760/","projectTitle":"Acrylic Marker Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica Beaulieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2424037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566665830090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2424037"},{"teacherId":2424037,"projectId":9163461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our glow party. I work in a Title one school and it is important for the kids to have opportunities like this to have fun and be creative. They were looking forward to this party for so long.\r\nThey were able to have glow-in-the-dark tattoos, a glow in the dark pop bracelet, and some glow in the dark bookmarks that were created from the neon card stock. They had a wonderful time using the highlighters to create fun art. Overall, it was quite a success.\r\nThey look forward to their art glow party every year. We could not have had such wonderful opportunities and experiences if were not for donors like you. Thank you for your generosity. We are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1751307591100,"projectUrl":"project/glow-it-up-party/9163461/","projectTitle":"Glow It Up Party","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica Beaulieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2424037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566665830090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2424037"},{"teacherId":2424037,"projectId":9163204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the mats for our art shows. The artwork is required to have mats for the students to participate in various art shows throughout the year. In addition to the mats being mandatory, they also add a beautiful look to the student's artwork. The students are thrilled to see their artwork in the mat and they are full of pride when they stand up to hear their name during the award ceremonies at the end of the year. Thank you for your valuable donation. We greatly appreciate the time and thoughtfulness in your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1744312501409,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-mat-it/9163204/","projectTitle":"Make it Mat it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica Beaulieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2424037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566665830090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2424037"},{"teacherId":2376973,"projectId":9084541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Pre-K classroom! We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful learning materials you've provided. The Lakeshore Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop has already become a classroom favorite—it's not only fun and engaging, but it's also helping our students strengthen their counting skills and fine motor coordination through playful, hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThe Key Education Textured Touch and Trace: Uppercase Manipulative has been a fantastic resource for early writing and letter recognition. Our students love tracing the textured letters with their fingers, which builds confidence and reinforces the foundations of literacy. Additionally, the Lakeshore Looks Like Wood! items add a beautiful, natural aesthetic to our learning space while offering durable, child-friendly tools that enhance imaginative play and classroom organization.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, helping us create a rich, supportive environment where every child can grow and succeed. Thank you for investing in our students' learning and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1746553125473,"projectUrl":"project/basic-learning-centers/9084541/","projectTitle":"Basic Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piperato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2376973_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558194398695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-piperato"},{"teacherId":2376973,"projectId":9084230,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire Pre-K classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of snacks. Your kindness ensures that our young learners have the nourishment they need to stay energized and focused throughout the day. For many of our students, having access to healthy and tasty snacks makes a big difference—not only in their ability to learn but also in feeling cared for and supported at school.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes beyond just providing food; it creates a welcoming, nurturing environment where children can thrive. We've seen firsthand how a simple snack can bring a smile, fuel creativity, and foster a sense of community among our students. Your generosity has truly made a positive impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping us make each day better for our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1745929579269,"projectUrl":"project/basic-snacks/9084230/","projectTitle":"Basic Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piperato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2376973_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558194398695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-piperato"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8861","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":575,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.9,"schoolId":8861,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Houser Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Houser Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/conroe-independent-school-district/houser-elementary-school/8861"}