{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"The Howard School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9119520,"projectId":9453499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! The materials arrived before the school year began, so my students walked into a bright, welcoming classroom on the very first day. The new lamps make a huge difference for students seated away from the windows, especially on cloudy or overcast days. The softer lighting creates a calm, focused environment without relying on harsh overhead lights.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies and hand wipes have become part of our daily routine to keep desks and Chromebooks sanitized. My students, administrators, and even custodians often comment on how neat and inviting our classroom feels. As we move into the colder months, these supplies will help us stay healthy, and the lamps will keep our room warm and bright. Thank you for helping us start the year in such a clean, comfortable, and caring space!","fullyFundedDate":1752957971550,"projectUrl":"project/clean-space-clear-minds-a-better-envir/9453499/","projectTitle":"Clean Space, Clear Minds: a Better Environment for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752067945242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rochelle-wilson-tn"},{"teacherId":8549418,"projectId":9242482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to a project I am dearly passionate about. My students are able to learn more about social and emotional health, as well as famous and notable people in history and athletics today.\r\nThrough teaching ESL, I am able to show my students experiences of people very different than them. They read these materials and learn about experiences and lives different than their own. It is a valuable thing for a teacher to have such useful tools as these reading materials to teach social and emotional skills. \r\nThrough your donation, my students are reading, writing, and speaking more in English using quality text materials. Without your support, this would be impossible. My ESL students thank you dearly for the opportunity you have given them to succeed! Thank you dearly!","fullyFundedDate":1746199321932,"projectUrl":"project/kids-just-dont-read-anymore/9242482/","projectTitle":"Kids Just Don't Read Anymore!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Sarah Musicante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8549418_orig.jpg?crop=1048,1048,x705,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717612086012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8549418"},{"teacherId":8549418,"projectId":9242681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our brand new flag football women's program. Thanks to your donation, we are able to equip girls in low-income areas to succeed in a new women's sport. \r\nWhen my flag football girls first saw the new equipment, they were absolutely elated. Through the use of new equipment, the girls are able to level the playing field between their team and teams through more well-off programs and schools. The girls are able to see that they are worth quality and safe equipment. \r\nUsing these new materials, our flag football team will compete in the sport for the first year as an official state sport. This means that girls can begin the recruitment process for colleges and clubs through flag football. With this equipment and your help, the way for the girls to escape the hood and succeed in college is paved. The girls are able to train, compete, and hopefully move into more competitive flag football levels that open other opportunities for the rest of their lives. Without you, none of this would be possible. Thank you for making a lasting and impactful difference in the lives of many young female athletes.","fullyFundedDate":1746785942150,"projectUrl":"project/football-is-for-girls-paving-the-way-fo/9242681/","projectTitle":"Football is for Girls! Paving the Way for Female Student-Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Sarah Musicante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8549418_orig.jpg?crop=1048,1048,x705,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717612086012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8549418"},{"teacherId":8638871,"projectId":9000231,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of snacks to our students. Your donations helped in developing strong relationships with our students that are less likely to utilize our support. Having this incentive showed to students that we care and want each student to be successful. Students came to us more freely requesting help and receiving the help which was later rewarded with a snack. This also led to students coming to us to just say hi or check in and not asking for a snack.\r\n\r\nSome of our students struggle with their next meal. Having snacks available to them provided the peace of mind that they know where to get a snack to curb the grumbling of their stomachs so that they could focus on their work. A few parents reached out thanking us for doing this for their child as well.\r\n\r\nIt is great to know that this wonderful program is available to many teachers throughout our nation. At this current time, many teachers, school districts, administrators, etc. are struggling to meet the needs of our students. Knowing that great donors as yourself are out there to help through these difficult times helps in more ways than I could ever express to you.","fullyFundedDate":1734388466899,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-growth-one-snack-at-a-time/9000231/","projectTitle":"Supporting Growth, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638871_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x482,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746201563571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8638871"},{"teacherId":968982,"projectId":8929564,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of Hokki stools to my classroom. Your kindness and support have made an incredible impact on my students' education, transforming the way they engage with lessons and interact with their peers.\r\nWhen I first introduced the stools, my students weren't sure what to expect. Some were skeptical about how different seating could influence their learning experience. However, it didn't take long for them to realize just how beneficial these stools truly are.\r\nOne of the biggest challenges in my classroom has been keeping students focused, especially during longer lessons that require deep thinking and discussion. Many of my students work overnight shifts in factories before coming to school, leaving them exhausted before the day even begins. Before receiving the Hokki stools, I often saw them struggling to stay engaged. Some would fidget in their chairs, others would zone out, and many would slouch in their seats, trying to stay awake. While these behaviors were completely understandable, they made it harder for students to fully participate and make the academic progress they needed.\r\nThe introduction of Hokki stools changed everything. These specially designed stools encourage slight movement, allowing students to shift their positions while still staying focused on the lesson. This small but significant feature has had a profound effect on my students. Instead of battling fatigue, they now have an outlet for their natural need to move, which helps them remain attentive and engaged.\r\nI've seen a remarkable transformation in participation. Students who once struggled to stay awake are now alert, actively contributing to discussions, and eager to engage with the material. They have always wanted to improve their education, but exhaustion from working third-shift jobs made it difficult. Now, they are not only making noticeable progress but also feeling more confident in academic discussions.\r\nBecause they are more engaged, the quality of classroom discussions has improved. Students are thinking more critically, responding more thoughtfully, and building on each other's ideas in ways that weren't happening as frequently before. It's inspiring to see them so immersed in their learning, and I truly believe that the Hokki stools have played a key role in fostering this shift.\r\nThe impact extends beyond discussions. My students are now more active in group work, more enthusiastic about collaborative projects, and more willing to participate in hands-on learning experiences. When students are physically comfortable and mentally engaged, they are more open to learning in new and exciting ways. The change in their attitudes toward classwork has been astonishing.\r\nBeyond their academic benefits, these stools have also brought unexpected excitement to the classroom. Initially hesitant, my students now rush in every day to claim a seat. It's become a friendly race to see who can get to class first and secure a Hokki stool for the period. This enthusiasm alone speaks volumes about their impact. When students are excited about something as simple as their seating, it sets a positive tone for the entire class and helps create a welcoming, engaging learning environment.\r\nThe only downside is I don't have enough stools for everyone. If I could, I would provide each and every student with one because I see firsthand how much they benefit. Having more stools would ensure that every student has the opportunity to experience these advantages daily, without worrying about who gets to class first. But even with the number we have now, the impact has been nothing short of incredible.\r\nYour donation has not only improved my classroom but has also reinforced the idea that a supportive community makes a world of difference in education. Knowing that there are people like you who care about students and their success is truly heartwarming. Your generosity is not just an investment in seating, it's an investment in the futures of these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1732243818657,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-focused-learning-hokki-stool/8929564/","projectTitle":"Supporting Focused Learning: Hokki Stools for Hardworking English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pammiebowen"},{"teacherId":9020546,"projectId":8285593,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in giving to my classroom. I do not take your contributions lightly. Every student deserves the opportunity to thrive and experience a future without limits, and you helped this to become a reality.\r\n\r\nThis project has tremendously improved the air quality in my classroom. As an indoor classroom with no windows or outside access, the air quality can become very poor. This project made summer days less brutal, and purified the air through cold and flu season.\r\n\r\nThe healthy and well-being of my students has been greatly impacted by your donations. Thank you for your support of the future generations. I wish you well and hope you continue to support schools across our nation in whatever means possible.","fullyFundedDate":1717819276489,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air-to-breathe/8285593/","projectTitle":"Clean Air to Breathe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9020546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705081742091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9020546"},{"teacherId":9051122,"projectId":7385867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping get my basic classroom supplies. While it isn't as glamorous as funding a project-based learning experience, it is super needed to get through the day to day.\r\n\r\nWe used the cardstock to do cool card sorting activities in math rather than a worksheet. This simple trick really helps with student engagement and wouldn't have been possible without this donation.\r\n\r\nI was also able to use some of the display supplies like the gorilla tape and packing tape to display student learning, which is very crucial to student buy-in for projects. 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