{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Howard E Hollingsworth Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5858280,"projectId":10037227,"letterContent":"The new books have made a wonderful difference in our classroom and have given my students even more opportunities to enjoy reading while developing important literacy skills. These books are not only helping my students become stronger readers, but they are also encouraging them to think deeply, ask questions, make connections, and share their ideas with others. Having a variety of new and engaging texts available has helped create a classroom environment where reading feels exciting and meaningful rather than simply being another assignment.\r\n\r\nMany of the new texts introduce important reading skills and lessons that my students can practice in different ways. As we read, students are learning how to identify the main idea and important details, understand the beginning, middle, and end of a story, recognize characters and their motivations, make predictions, and identify problems and solutions. We also work on vocabulary by discussing unfamiliar words and using context clues to determine what those words might mean. Students are learning that they can become better readers by slowing down, thinking about what they are reading, and going back into the text when they need additional information.\r\n\r\nAnother important skill these books are helping students develop is the ability to support their thinking with evidence. Rather than simply saying that they liked or disliked something about a story, students are encouraged to explain why. I may ask, \"What makes you think that?\" or \"Where do you see that in the story?\" These questions encourage students to return to the text and find details that support their ideas. This is helping them understand that their thoughts and opinions are important, but that strong readers can also explain and support their thinking.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and social experience. Sometimes we read together as a whole class, with everyone following along and stopping at different points to discuss what is happening. We might make predictions before turning the page, talk about how a character is feeling, or discuss what lesson we think the author is trying to teach. Other times, students read independently, allowing them to choose books that interest them and explore stories at their own pace. We also use partner and small-group reading, where students can take turns reading, ask questions, and help one another understand the text.\r\n\r\nI especially enjoy watching students talk about books with one another. A student may discover something interesting in a story and immediately want to share it with a classmate. Sometimes students disagree about what a character should have done or what they think will happen next, and those conversations become opportunities to practice respectful communication and listening. Students are learning that it is okay to have different interpretations of a story as long as they can explain their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe new books have also been especially meaningful for students who may not have always been excited about reading. Some students need to find a story, character, topic, or style of book that connects with their personal interests before they begin to see reading as something enjoyable. Having more books available gives students more choices and increases the chance that they will find something that captures their attention. I have seen students who might normally be hesitant during reading time become curious about a new book, look through the pages, ask questions, and become involved in discussions about the story.\r\n\r\nI am particularly excited when I see students recommending books to each other. When a student finishes a book and tells a classmate, \"You should read this one,\" that is a small but powerful moment. It shows that the student is not only reading but also developing a personal relationship with books. They are beginning to recognize what types of stories they enjoy and are becoming confident enough to share those interests with others.\r\n\r\nThe new books are also helping students build skills that extend beyond reading. Through stories, students encounter different experiences, perspectives, emotions, and challenges. They have opportunities to talk about kindness, friendship, perseverance, problem-solving, responsibility, and empathy. We can discuss how characters handle difficult situations and compare those experiences to situations students may have experienced in their own lives. These conversations help students understand that books can teach us about the world and about one another.\r\n\r\nOur goal is not simply to have students read more pages. We want them to become thoughtful, confident, and enthusiastic readers who understand that books can provide knowledge, entertainment, inspiration, and a way to see the world from different perspectives. The new texts are helping us move toward that goal by giving students more opportunities to practice reading skills in an engaging and enjoyable way.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these books, I look forward to seeing my students grow in confidence and independence. We will continue practicing comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and critical thinking while giving students plenty of time to explore books that interest them. I also want to continue creating opportunities for students to discuss what they read, recommend books to their classmates, and celebrate their progress as readers.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to the donors who helped provide these new books for our classroom. Their generosity has given my students access to stories and learning experiences that they can carry with them long after they leave the classroom. Every new book is another opportunity for a student to discover a new favorite story, learn something they did not know before, develop empathy for someone else's experience, or realize that they really can be a reader. Watching students become curious and excited about books is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching, and these resources are helping make that possible every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778068730606,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun/10037227/","projectTitle":"Reading is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5858280_orig.jpg?crop=1216,1217,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768879022393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5858280"},{"teacherId":5858280,"projectId":10013552,"letterContent":"The new resources have already made a meaningful difference in my classroom. My students and I are using them to make our lessons more hands-on, engaging, and connected to real-world learning. Having access to these materials has allowed me to move beyond simply explaining a concept and give my students opportunities to explore, create, collaborate, and learn through experience. I have noticed that when students have something they can physically interact with, they become much more curious and willing to participate, especially students who may not always feel confident speaking up during a traditional lesson.\r\n\r\nOne specific classroom project we have been working on is a hands-on learning activity where students work together to explore a new topic, discuss their ideas, and create a final project that demonstrates what they have learned. The new materials have allowed students to work in small groups and take on different responsibilities within their teams. Instead of simply completing a worksheet, they are able to use the resources to build, organize, experiment, and explain their thinking. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students become completely immersed in the activity. They were discussing their ideas, asking one another questions, and encouraging each other when something did not work the first time. It was wonderful to see them realize that making mistakes is part of the learning process.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their reactions were incredibly positive. There was immediate excitement and curiosity. Some students wanted to start using everything right away, while others began asking questions about what they could create or how the materials worked. Their enthusiasm was a reminder of how important it is to give children opportunities to learn with resources that capture their attention. I heard students saying things like, \"Can we use this?\" and \"What are we going to make?\" Their excitement helped create an energetic classroom environment and made the lesson feel like something they were discovering rather than something they were simply being told to learn.\r\n\r\nI also saw students who are usually more hesitant become involved. The new materials gave them a way to contribute without feeling like there was only one correct answer. Students could share ideas, test solutions, and learn from one another. That collaboration has been especially valuable because it is helping them develop communication, problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork skills in addition to the academic content we are studying.\r\n\r\nAs we continue with our current classroom lesson and project, the next steps are for students to build on what they have already learned. They will continue working in their groups, refining their ideas, making improvements, and preparing to share their final work with the class. I want them to be able to explain not only what they created or accomplished, but also why they made certain choices and what they learned along the way. We will spend time reflecting on what worked, what was challenging, and what they would do differently if they had the opportunity to complete the project again.\r\n\r\nUltimately, these resources are helping me create a classroom where students can be active participants in their learning. The generosity of our donors has provided much more than physical materials—it has provided opportunities for students to be curious, creative, collaborative, and confident. I am incredibly grateful that my students have been given the chance to experience learning in this way. Their excitement, questions, and willingness to keep trying are the moments that make this project so rewarding. I look forward to seeing how they continue to grow and what they will create next as they build on everything they have learned.","fullyFundedDate":1768537502914,"projectUrl":"project/every-page-is-a-new-adventure/10013552/","projectTitle":"Every Page Is a New Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5858280_orig.jpg?crop=1216,1217,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768879022393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5858280"},{"teacherId":10053028,"projectId":10303184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Donors Choose project. I appreciate the math manipulatives you provided for use with my elementary intervention groups.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on materials are making learning math more engaging and fun for both the students and myself! My students are learning about numbers through exploration, collaboration, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students and I quality tools that will be used year-after-year. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1779638243594,"projectUrl":"project/math-intervention-manipulatives/10303184/","projectTitle":"Math Intervention Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10053028"},{"teacherId":8131526,"projectId":10402614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. With all the supplies I received I'll be able to do family projects for the holidays and for Mother's Day. The kids have name tags that fit the holders on our very small tables. I now have the popsicle sticks to put the kids pictures on so they know what their jobs are for the week. I even have supplies so the kids can use our white boards to keep the work interesting.\r\nMost importantly, I have the program ESGI. This program allows me to progress monitor the kids over the entire school year so I can monitor their growth. Just as importantly, it gives me information I can send home to my parents.\r\nYour help and support is more appreciated than usual - so thank you so much for everything!!!","fullyFundedDate":1785438344830,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kids-need-stuff/10402614/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Kids Need Stuff!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kehlhofer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8131526_orig.jpg?crop=1948,1948,x371,y1136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701129350277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131526"},{"teacherId":5637826,"projectId":10000719,"letterContent":"Thank-you again for the donation to my STEM classroom. Your generous gift provided Lego robots to my upper level elementary students and new activities for the Code and Go mice I use in lower elementary. Learning to code is a valuable 21st century skill and robotics is an excellent way to teach elementary students this content. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited to use the robots and enjoyed the lessons I created around them. Younger students used the Code and Go Mice to code their way to a treasure using a map that older students created by writing code. The older students were thrilled with the Lego Robots and are begging for more. \r\n\r\nYour donation certainly made a positive impact on my students. Thank you again for your generousity.","fullyFundedDate":1768168787205,"projectUrl":"project/student-engagement-promotes-learning/10000719/","projectTitle":"Student Engagement Promotes Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reilley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5637826_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534287057136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5637826"},{"teacherId":4515823,"projectId":10004504,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Having new supplies for our learning centers has been so wonderful. From the time the boxes were delivered (it was like Christmas for the class) and opened, their excitement grew! They couldn't wait to start using everything. \r\nWhile all my students benefitted from the new centers, my ELL kids and my lowest ability group were the ones who took off and started to really shine. Some of them, who missed a lot of days, started coming to school every day. Because of your generosity, my students now have the tools they need to be successful. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768268010418,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-fun/10004504/","projectTitle":"Make Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4515823_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508168813600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4515823"},{"teacherId":5856418,"projectId":10027424,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of my classroom. My students love the new squishies in the treasure box. They're also happy that they don't have to keep taking turns to sit in a chair with a bouncy band. Now there are multiple chairs at each station that have a bouncy band. \r\n\r\nThe markers are getting a good amount of use. They use them to write short notes on my tables that have a white board top. They also use them during math to draw place value blocks and organize the information in word problems in a way that makes sense for them.","fullyFundedDate":1768682652197,"projectUrl":"project/resource-classroom-help/10027424/","projectTitle":"Resource Classroom Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reece","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5856418"},{"teacherId":10403420,"projectId":10016386,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that will enhance their learning experience and help them grow both academically and creatively.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a meaningful difference in our classroom every day. With the materials you helped provide, my students are more engaged, excited, and motivated to learn. It is inspiring to see their curiosity and confidence grow as they explore new ideas and skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity has created opportunities that would not have been possible without you.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768522427036,"projectUrl":"project/ms-mandujanos-project-to-support-stude/10016386/","projectTitle":"Ms. Mandujano's Project to Support Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mandujano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403420"},{"teacherId":6250647,"projectId":10004045,"letterContent":"The students that come into the office are truly happy and are able to focus on activities instead of hearing all about their deficits during IEP meetings. Some of the students would leave feeling so defeated, it would set the mood for the entire school day.\r\n\r\nThese students now leave feeling empowered and a little bit smarter because they were able to complete some tasks during the meeting. I feel each of these materials positively impact the students and families that we support here at Hollingsworth STEAM Academy.","fullyFundedDate":1768409913049,"projectUrl":"project/choice-time-favorites/10004045/","projectTitle":"Choice Time Favorites","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hugall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6250647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572022927984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-gallegos"},{"teacherId":8131526,"projectId":10003586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping supply the items I requested in this project. The Pete The Cat books are a big hit with all the kids. The ELA supplies are helping my students learn to read and give them a chance to be successful in their educational endeavors.\r\nThe ten frames came in just in time to help my kids see how to work with teen numbers and make sense of composing and decomposing those numbers.\r\nMy district doesn't allow us to have birthday parties in school, but the birthday supplies I received will let us at least sing happy birthday and make the kid feel special for the day. My kids don't live in an area that always lets the kids feel that way.\r\nYour help is always appreciated!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769479463300,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-is-awesome/10003586/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten is Awesome!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kehlhofer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8131526_orig.jpg?crop=1948,1948,x371,y1136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701129350277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131526"},{"teacherId":9586089,"projectId":10002575,"letterContent":"I take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity. The classroom has come alive with hands-on exploration, creativity and joy. Our students' eyes lit up with excitement when they saw your donation especially the magnetic building sticks, pipe cleaner, beads, create-a-chain reaction STEM kit, and insect lore butterfly garden. One of the first projects we did was to make name beads. Students were seen designing and celebrating every success. It was so incredible to watch them take ownership of their learning with such confidence and pride. They proudly dictated the alphabets in their name as they made their bracelets. \r\n\r\nOne particular magical moment was the introduction of the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden. Our class is currently studying insects so your gift arrived at the right time. Students gathered around the habitat asking, \"Are those caterpillars alive?\", \"How many are there?\", \"We are going to take good care of them until they become butterflies\". They check on the caterpillars daily, draw life-cycle pictures using our new life cycle models (that you also graciously donated), and make predictions about when the butterflies will emerge. These materials have transformed science from theory into practical – they can touch, observe, and nurture. \r\n\r\nYour support has created a classroom where curiosity thrives and every child feels empowered to explore, create, and discover. Thank you for giving them the tools to dream boldly and learn with joy.","fullyFundedDate":1768310135916,"projectUrl":"project/spark-spark-creative-young-minds-through/10002575/","projectTitle":"Spark Spark Creative Young Minds Through Stem and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9586089_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756871046328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9586089"},{"teacherId":4515823,"projectId":9567593,"letterContent":"My school is in a very low economic area of town and the students do not have much. The day the materials came in you would have thought it was Christmas again!!!! The joy and excitement on their faces was heart warming and they hadn't even opened the box yet. \r\n\r\nWhen they saw what we got they jumped up and down screaming! My students use the new crayons and pencils everyday all day long. Their favorite thing to do in class is color by number papers. They love solving addition and subtraction problems and them coloring the pictures based on the answers.\r\n \r\nOur next step in our classroom will be to continue learning how to be writers and of course, more color by number math.","fullyFundedDate":1763506275401,"projectUrl":"project/new-crayons-and-pencils/9567593/","projectTitle":"New Crayons and Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4515823_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508168813600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4515823"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73670","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":516,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":73670,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Howard E Hollingsworth Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Howard E Hollingsworth Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/howard-hollingsworth-elementary-school/73670"}