{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Howard E Heckethorn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7123308,"projectId":9997340,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of sensory items has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. These materials have helped create a calming and engaging environment where students can explore, learn, and regulate their emotions. Many of our students benefit from hands-on experiences, and the sensory tools allow them to focus better, build fine motor skills, and feel more comfortable participating in daily activities. The items have quickly become an important part of our learning centers and daily routines.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students now have opportunities to explore textures, movement, and hands-on play that strengthen both their learning and social development. Sensory play encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving while also helping children manage big feelings and stay engaged in lessons. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and interest in supporting our classroom. Your kindness has truly helped our students grow, learn, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768656695646,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-room/9997340/","projectTitle":"Sensory Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7123308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634217476633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7123308"},{"teacherId":1917943,"projectId":10012880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! The pencils, clipboards, paper, and other classroom supplies you provided have arrived at the perfect time for our projects. We just finished a country report where students were doing research and creating culminating artifact of the country. The supplies donated came in handy.\r\n\r\nThe big donation of kick bands for students who need focused energy has been beneficial to them. It gives students a tactile object to ease nerves, energy, and the need for movement throughout the day. \r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided are being used daily. Because of your gifts, every student has the materials they need to be successful. Thank you for being a part of our classroom and for helping my students be leaders of their own learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768673674586,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10012880/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kuewa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1917943"},{"teacherId":7110900,"projectId":10017105,"letterContent":"The impact of this project on my students has been tremendous. Our classroom now has a full bookshelf where students can easily grab a book and enjoy reading. We dedicate at least one day each week to reading together as a class, which has helped build excitement around books and literacy.\r\n\r\nWe were also able to create a bulletin board where students' work can be displayed proudly. The backdrop we received really helps their work stand out, and students love seeing their efforts showcased in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I have also been able to reinforce positive behavior in a meaningful way. My students now have the opportunity to work toward snacks and small items they enjoy. Because of this, they are more focused and motivated during class so they can earn their rewards.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this donation has truly been incredible. My students now feel a stronger sense of belonging and ownership over their actions. When the packages arrived, the room was filled with excitement and gratitude. Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping create a positive and engaging learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768559475503,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-that-supports-every/10017105/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom That Supports Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7110900"},{"teacherId":7942858,"projectId":9993187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredibly generous donations to our classroom. The Cricut and the supplies to help use the Cricut have been put to amazing use. My students were able to help me create, design, and bring to life the idea of cheer bows for our school cheer team. My students are already excited and planning for new ways to use our cricut in class and love having it as an option when they're feeling creative. We plan to use the Cricut to help us create items to help advertise for our school service project. Thank you again for helping to foster creativity in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768154493721,"projectUrl":"project/design-it-build-it-learn-it/9993187/","projectTitle":"Design It, Build It, Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reichert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7942858_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634134922236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittney-reichert"},{"teacherId":5086154,"projectId":9993390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Ozobot Evo robots to my classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the Ozobots, students have been more engaged, motivated, and confident in their problem-solving abilities. They are learning to think critically, plan ahead, and persist through challenges as they program and troubleshoot their robots. These hands-on experiences have helped students strengthen skills in coding, logical thinking, and collaboration—while also building creativity and resilience.","fullyFundedDate":1768107486684,"projectUrl":"project/ozobot-evo/9993390/","projectTitle":"Ozobot Evo","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lax","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5086154_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516307545758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5086154"},{"teacherId":9348964,"projectId":9992715,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity. This project has given my students so mch joy. They are learning to be creative, imaginitive, daring, persistent, and inventive. They are learning how to work through struggles, change their original ideas to adjust, and use critical thinking skills that our young learners need in order to be successful in the future. \r\n The materials are set out during center time for students to explore. When I first put them out the kids were so excited, but were not exactly sure on what they could do with them. During one of our first days I showed them a few options on how to use them. At first, the students copied my ideas, but it didn't take long for a couple of kids to come up with their own ideas. Soon we had towers, race tracks, houses, ramps, and all sort of creations. It was so fun to watch their imaginations bloom. \r\n This was the first step to opening up imagination. Through STEM my students are learning to branch out and try new ideas without the fear of failure. They are learning that failure is not bad, it just means you learned how something does NOT work. Now you can try another way. We will continue to add new materials to our STEM library to enhance the learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768094371908,"projectUrl":"project/building-creative-thinkers/9992715/","projectTitle":"Building Creative Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348964"},{"teacherId":1142481,"projectId":10013096,"letterContent":"This project has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' learning. The technology we received—particularly the classroom printer. What excites students most is seeing learning come to life through hands-on, personalized activities. They are eager to work with freshly printed games, books, and practice pages that feel \"made just for them.\" For kindergarteners, this sense of ownership is powerful; it increases engagement, focus, and motivation, especially during literacy and math centers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from this technology, including those who need extra academic support. Struggling readers and writers are more confident when they receive materials that match their ability level and allow them to practice skills repeatedly in a low-pressure way. Students who previously avoided academic tasks are now more willing to participate, take risks, and celebrate their progress. Overall, this project has helped create a more responsive, inclusive classroom where every child has access to the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768505564523,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-learning-in-kinderga/10013096/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Learning in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cochran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1142481_orig.jpg?crop=3712,3712,x0,y581&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720836319540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cochranskinderclass"},{"teacherId":9353931,"projectId":8271556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Creating an Enriching Environment, as I began my journey as a new first-grade teacher. The resources you provided have been essential in helping me set up a welcoming, engaging classroom where students feel excited to learn. We are using the materials daily during lessons, centers, and independent work time. One special moment was watching students eagerly rotate through learning stations, confidently using the new supplies to read, write, and explore together.\r\n\r\nWhen my student first saw the classroom with the resources, my students were so excited. Their faces lit up as they saw the books on the shelves, sensory tools, and classroom resources, and they couldn't wait to start using them. Many students immediately shared how much they loved the classroom and how it made them feel happy and ready to learn. Knowing that generous donors helped create this space made the experience even more meaningful for them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are now continuing to build strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and math in an environment designed to support their growth. Our next steps include using these resources for small-group instruction and hands-on projects that encourage curiosity, independence, and collaboration. Thank you for helping me create a positive and enriching learning environment for my first graders and I am truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1713148487105,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-enriching-classroom-environm/8271556/","projectTitle":"Creating an Enriching Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cumbie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353931"},{"teacherId":8124338,"projectId":8851040,"letterContent":"My students now have access to a wonderful collection of books that has completely changed reading in our classroom. With these new texts, students are exploring new ideas, learning about different cultures, and practicing important skills like comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. Reading has become more interactive and engaging, with students discussing stories, making connections, and even acting out scenes together.\r\n\r\nSome students are discovering characters and stories that inspire them to think differently about the world. It's been amazing to watch their confidence and love for reading grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1730393853167,"projectUrl":"project/donate-books-inspire-minds/8851040/","projectTitle":"Donate Books, Inspire Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Virtucio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8124338_orig.jpg?crop=1224,1224,x719,y771&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699230305230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8124338"},{"teacherId":8124338,"projectId":8851059,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! The play money, savings jars, and games have helped my students learn math in a fun way. Recently, they \"shopped\" in an imaginary store, adding up their totals and subtracting what they could afford. It was amazing to see them use addition and subtraction in real-life situations.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were excited to dive in and practice their math skills with play money. Kids had so much fun. 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The students have started to show an understanding of saving and budgeting for wants vs needs, this is how we will continue to build on their financial literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1756919563172,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-economy/9654933/","projectTitle":"Classroom Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reichert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7942858_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634134922236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittney-reichert"},{"teacherId":9564538,"projectId":9305108,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to begin this school year with a fully stocked classroom filled with updated materials they use every single day. The excitement on their faces was priceless as they discovered they had everything they needed to learn, create, and succeed without worry.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, each child started the year stress-free, confident, and without the fear of feeling left out. Having the right supplies right from the start gave them a sense of belonging and independence, which has already made a noticeable difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness has had a lasting impact on their confidence and academic growth. The resources you provided are not only helping them stay engaged but also empowering them to take pride in their work and believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in giving my students the strong start they deserve. You've made a big difference in their school year, and we cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1746785561732,"projectUrl":"project/budget-cuts-supplies-needed-please-hel/9305108/","projectTitle":"Budget Cuts, Supplies Needed. 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