{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hurden Looker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":72.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1973000,"projectId":9372176,"letterContent":"Your donation means more than I can put into words. Being in a time where many families are struggling financially, and still having generous donors who are putting students first, means the world.\r\n\r\nMy third-graders were ecstatic to know that so many people supported them and helped fund our project. When I received the flashcards and told the students they were all getting their very own packs for multiplication and division, they were overjoyed with emotion! They proudly wrote their names on the packs and asked if they were able to take it home. I encouraged them to please take them home so they could practice their facts with their families. I placed the extra packs of flashcards in a fact learning kit at each student group so they could also utilize them in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI have already seen a significant improvement in their fact acquisition. Students were struggling in September with even the most basic of facts. But now they are well on their way to becoming fact masters and it is all thanks to your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1749215558945,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-our-facts/9372176/","projectTitle":"Mastering Our Facts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Creanza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1973000_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457789647163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-marques"},{"teacherId":8250602,"projectId":9294088,"letterContent":"When the new storage bins, rolling cart, and under-desk drawers arrived, my students were amazed at how colorful and organized our classroom instantly became. They were especially excited to help me label the pastel cubby bins and decide which materials belonged in each one. Having a clear home for books, papers, and supplies has already reduced the clutter in our room and made it easier for students to quickly find what they need. The rolling cart has also become our \"supply station,\" where students can access shared materials during group projects without interrupting lessons. These new resources have completely changed the way we manage our classroom routines. Students now take responsibility for returning supplies to the right bin, which has saved us so much valuable learning time. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are learning in an environment that feels organized, colorful, and student-friendly. I know these tools will continue to make a lasting difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and giving students the structure they need to thrive. We are so grateful for your support in making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746785341200,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-happy-faces/9294088/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces, Happy Faces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tragale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8250602_orig.jpg?crop=1117,1117,x123,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705742614747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8250602"},{"teacherId":8250602,"projectId":9203934,"letterContent":"When our new resources arrived, my students were so excited to see them, especially the pastel chair pockets. They immediately started organizing their supplies and loved having their own special space attached to their chairs. The pastel colors gave our classroom such a cheerful and calm vibe, and students proudly placed their name tags on their new pockets. The pencils and sharpener were also an instant hit; students could not wait to test how quickly and smoothly the sharpener worked. It was a joy to see their faces light up over something so simple yet meaningful.\r\n\r\nSince then, these tools have already made a big difference in our day-to-day learning. The chair pockets help students stay organized and cut down on lost time searching for supplies. The binder pockets and hanging folders have been especially helpful during writing and reading projects because students can easily store drafts, notes, and finished work without papers getting crumpled or lost. One specific project we are working on now is personal narratives, and students are using the pastel folders to keep each stage of their writing process in order. The sense of pride they feel in keeping their work neat and accessible has been wonderful to watch.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more organized, colorful, and student centered. These resources do not just make our daily routines smoother, they also help students feel valued and capable. The next step for us is diving into more collaborative group projects, where students can use their new tools to share ideas and showcase their work. I can already see the difference these supplies have made, and I am so grateful that you gave my students the gift of organization, joy, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1745846972073,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-refreshing-our-classroom-fo/9203934/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start: Refreshing Our Classroom for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tragale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8250602_orig.jpg?crop=1117,1117,x123,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705742614747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8250602"},{"teacherId":5494674,"projectId":8344625,"letterContent":"These headphones and mice have been used extensively and have made it so much easier for my students to work on their computers. They were so happy and grateful to receive and use them. Technology is such a big part of their learning and due to your generosity our students were working harder than ever! The headphones allow our kids to listen, as well as read stories! This helps so many of my struggling readers. The mice make it so much easier for students to answer questions online where they have to drop and drag answers into different positions. Some of my students struggle using the computer pad and make mistakes. Your donation has made a big impact in our classroom!! Thank you is not enough!","fullyFundedDate":1715431913479,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-hear-it-and-show-it/8344625/","projectTitle":"I Can Hear It and Show It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johanna Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5494674_orig.jpg?crop=1029,1029,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703363579436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5494674"},{"teacherId":5494674,"projectId":8402069,"letterContent":"My students are so grateful for your generosity. It is very hard sometimes to keep the students focused and working when they have a lot of energy. The Bouncy Bands really help students to concentrate on their schoolwork and get rid of their excess energy at the same time. They can work on problems on the board, read a book, do computer work and bounce their feet and legs on the bands. The students absolutely love them and couldn't wait till they each had bands on their desks. The cost of providing bands for all the students in one class would not be possible unless we had donors like you! We will be able to use these bands for many years to come, all due to your support and funding! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1716559523543,"projectUrl":"project/step-it-up/8402069/","projectTitle":"Step It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johanna Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5494674_orig.jpg?crop=1029,1029,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703363579436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5494674"},{"teacherId":9579875,"projectId":8915727,"letterContent":"Our students were able to learn about crochet and many began to take the craft to heart. A group of students are still seen crocheting during the school day, working on various projects, and going beyond the beginner skills we learned. Some of the students have taken to making amigurumi, giving them to students to bring a smile to their faces. I have seen some of the second graders with a little crochet turtle gifted from a sixth grader. Seeing the craft I love so much being developed and accepted by students is such a great feeling. I know the benefits of working on a project that takes time and keeps young kids away from a screen, even for a little. It also gives them a confidence boost when they are successful in their endeavors.\r\nWe were able to make 5 winter hats to gift to our local senior citizen community center. Our students made a variety of styles, as unique as they are, with lovely colors, to keep the senior citizens warm for many winters to come. We wrote a note, hoping they would appreciate our efforts. They were warmly accepted, and they will be raffled off as bingo prizes! My students were so happy to hear their reactions!\r\nAs for the paper-making materials, we have shifted our focus from crochet to recycling materials to make our own recycled paper! The students got a demo this week and were given an opportunity to practice. We aim to make some plantable wildflower seed-infused paper to make bookmarks or just little shapes. We are still working on a goal with each grade.\r\n My students and I could never thank you enough, thank you for helping them experience art in a new way. Allowing them to learn something they may never get the chance to.\r\nThank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1731876650637,"projectUrl":"project/introduce-students-to-interesting-and-un/8915727/","projectTitle":"Introduce Students to Interesting and Unique Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lawler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579875_orig.png?crop=415,415,x82,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730501280357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579875"},{"teacherId":1973000,"projectId":8513200,"letterContent":"Your donation means more than I can put into words. Being in a time where many families are struggling financially, and still having generous donors who are putting students first, means the world.\r\n\r\nMy third-graders were ecstatic to know that so many people supported them and helped fund our project. When I received the flashcards and told the students they were all getting their very own packs for multiplication and division, they were overjoyed with emotion! They proudly wrote their names on the packs and asked if they were able to take it home. I encouraged them to please take them home so they could practice their facts with their families. I placed the extra packs of flashcards in a fact learning kit at each student group so they could also utilize them in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI have already seen a significant improvement in their fact acquisition. Students were struggling in September with even the most basic of facts. But now they are well on their way to becoming fact masters and it is all thanks to your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1727910630158,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-our-facts/8513200/","projectTitle":"Mastering Our Facts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Creanza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1973000_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457789647163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-marques"},{"teacherId":2167054,"projectId":8841162,"letterContent":"Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your generosity in bringing this project to life! We are so excited to bring recorders into the 3rd grade and the resources you have provided will definitely make it exciting.\r\nMy students were thrilled to learn that we were playing recorders this year and even more excited to find out that we have some extra fun music to add to the program.\r\nRecorders are a stepping stone to Elementary Band. We are using this to enhance and grow our current Instrumental program.\r\nThe materials provided have given us supplementary material to create an additional performance and bring parents into the building to see our students in action.\r\nThank you, again, for your contribution. Thank you for believing in the power of music in our schools!","fullyFundedDate":1732338239774,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-recorders-back-to-third-grade/8841162/","projectTitle":"Bringing Recorders Back To Third Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valiante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2167054_orig.jpg?crop=347,347,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602302543393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-valiante"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82270","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":393,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"2 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":28.0,"schoolId":82270,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hurden Looker Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hurden Looker Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/hillside-school-district/hurden-looker-elementary-school/82270"}