{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hurley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9844373,"letterContent":"We wanted to share a huge update and say thank you once again! Because of your incredible generosity, the Demon Slayer manga set has arrived and is already a massive hit in our sixth-grade ELA classroom!\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has been transformed! Before, getting some students to pick up an independent reading book was a challenge, but now, the Demon Slayer manga set has changed everything. The books are never on the shelf! The set has spurred amazing peer-to-peer engagement, with students who have finished volumes enthusiastically discussing plot twists and recommending the series to their friends, fostering a strong, student-led reading community.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students this opportunity to not just read, but to truly love reading. Your gift is making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1764547639140,"projectUrl":"project/manga-mania-slay-boredom-and-boost-lite/9844373/","projectTitle":"Manga Mania: Slay Boredom and Boost Literacy With Demon Slayer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":7760978,"projectId":9852111,"letterContent":"We are writing with immense gratitude to thank you for your generous donation, which has allowed us to purchase a new portable speaker and radio for our fifth-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nThis technology will be an invaluable tool, particularly during our upcoming poetry unit. Poetry is an art form that must be heard, and listening to professional recordings or radio broadcasts brings the words to life in a way that reading silently cannot.\r\n\r\nThe Impact on Our Poetry Unit:\r\n\r\nCapturing Emotion and Tone: The speaker will allow students to hear the actual feeling, cadence, and expression the poet intended to transmit through their words. Listening to these nuances helps students understand the emotional core and deeper meaning of the poems.\r\n\r\nSupporting English Language Learners (ELLs): For our ELL students, this speaker is a game-changer. Hearing poetry read aloud provides essential models for correct pronunciation, rhythm, and flow of English, significantly boosting their listening comprehension. It helps them connect the written word to its spoken form, making complex vocabulary and figurative language more accessible.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just equipment; it is an investment in linguistic and literary understanding for every student. It transforms a passive reading exercise into an immersive, auditory experience.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to enriching the learning opportunities in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764702789217,"projectUrl":"project/rhythm-and-focus/9852111/","projectTitle":"Rhythm and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7760978_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755313373378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7760978"},{"teacherId":7760978,"projectId":9755200,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nWe want to send a tremendous thank you for your generous contributions that made it possible for us to purchase new flexible seating cushions for our fifth-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nThe positive impact of these cushions, especially during group work, has been immediate and remarkable. Fifth graders are energetic learners, and having comfortable, movable seating options allows them to settle into the perfect position to focus and collaborate.\r\n\r\nDuring group activities, the cushions facilitate better interaction:\r\n\r\nEnhanced Collaboration: Students can quickly and easily arrange themselves in small circles or huddles, making face-to-face communication effortless and natural.\r\n\r\nIncreased Engagement: By providing choice and comfort, the cushions help students stay attentive and engaged for longer periods, reducing restlessness and increasing participation in discussions.\r\n\r\nOwnership and Responsibility: The students take pride in their new learning tools, treating the cushions with care and quickly transitioning into working groups, showing a high level of responsibility.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than just provide comfort; it has created a more dynamic, student-centered learning environment that promotes communication and strategic thinking during group tasks. The fifth graders are happier, more focused, and deeply appreciative of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and making this valuable change possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758815982420,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-a-flexible-mind/9755200/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for a Flexible Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7760978_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755313373378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7760978"},{"teacherId":7760978,"projectId":9801589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful donation. My students are now able to play and bond with one another through play time. Although they are in fifth grade they are still children and need to learn how to play together. Playing in partners or groups helps them with practing being patient, taking turns and listening to each other. The games such as checkers, jenga and perfection call for respect and courtesy towards each other. These toys are definetly making them have fun during the winter season since it is indoor recess. Once again thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1764547639120,"projectUrl":"project/building-empathy-and-teamwork-through-pl/9801589/","projectTitle":"Building Empathy and Teamwork Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7760978_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755313373378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7760978"},{"teacherId":7760978,"projectId":9266152,"letterContent":"thank you so much for your donation. Now my students have sharpeners at hand to use without breaking away from their work. All the students are excited and are surprised to know that so much material was donated for them. 90% of my students come from low income home or are refugees and simple things like school supplies can be to much of a burden to parents that are barely making through. Thanks to the ink that was donated I am able to print out the homework assignments or any other resources that would be impossible for the students to obtain since a great majority does not have computers at home. Once again thank you so much for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1746458105140,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-with-their-homework/9266152/","projectTitle":"Help My Students with Their Homework","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7760978_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755313373378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7760978"},{"teacherId":8061519,"projectId":9502893,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Pre-K classroom. The new carpet has quickly become an essential part of our daily routine. We use it for morning meetings, read-alouds, and group learning activities. When the children first saw it, they were delighted, immediately exploring the colors and finding their own spots to sit. \r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a warm, structured environment that supports both learning and collaboration. Your contribution has provided far more than a classroom carpet—it has helped create a safe, organized, and engaging gathering space that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755719833617,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-spot-to-learn-and-grow/9502893/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Spot to Learn and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8061519"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9865890,"letterContent":"Words cannot express the immense gratitude we have for your generous contribution! Your support didn't just provide resources; it made a truly memorable and joyful community experience possible for my sixth graders. The requested resources helped us create an inviting and festive environment, allowing us to safely share foods that celebrated their family traditions, from delicious dishes of Mexico to other beloved family recipes. We had so much fun! Students laughed, danced to music, and enjoyed simply being together. It was the perfect, joyful send-off for their Thanksgiving break, especially for those students who truly needed a moment of shared happiness and connection. The feeling of community and inclusion we built through the Friendsgiving event will fuel our discussions, ensuring every student feels confident and valued as they share their ideas and grow as readers and writers. Your support has laid a vital foundation of confidence and joy that will carry us through the rest of the school year. Thank you again for believing in my students and making our classroom a place where every voice, every culture, and every student is celebrated!","fullyFundedDate":1762807498013,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-culture-community-a-frien/9865890/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Culture & Community: A Friendsgiving Feast","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":133012,"projectId":9660161,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project and giving my first graders Scholastic News and Science Spin. The bright pictures and clear information make these magazines very popular. My students enjoy reading, sharing facts, and learning each week. The larger issues make for a great review in small groups, and their confidence grows with every issue. The digital access makes the magazines interactively engaging for all students. We are truly grateful and can't wait to read, discuss, explore, create projects, and work on all the upcoming issues.","fullyFundedDate":1757527431877,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-news-for-curious-minds/9660161/","projectTitle":"Colorful News for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp133012_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574903055301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/133012"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9846230,"letterContent":"We want to send a huge thank you for your generous donation to my sixth-grade ELA classroom!\r\n\r\nYour donations provided our students with the transparent sticky notes, and they have fundamentally changed how my sixth graders approach reading. We immediately put them to use for our independent reading book and we will soon start using them for our next book, Brown Girl Dreaming. This simple tool will make a huge difference, allowing them to annotate, analyze, and engage deeply with our class novels without damaging the book. This is a critical step in helping them grow as confident, critical readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762266236028,"projectUrl":"project/see-through-success-empowering-young-re/9846230/","projectTitle":"See-Through Success: Empowering Young Readers with Transparent Annotation Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9846383,"letterContent":"We did it! Thanks to your extraordinary generosity, our classroom is now home to the complete sets of The Summer I Turned Pretty series and the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series. The impact has been immediate and profound, transforming our sixth-grade ELA classroom into a vibrant community of readers. These contemporary novels feature relatable, complex characters facing challenges common to young adults. Students are learning to analyze character motivation, internal vs. external conflict, and how themes like identity, family dynamics, and friendship are developed across a series. Students are constantly signing the books in and out. The popular series are rarely on the shelf, leading to waitlists and eager chatter about when a copy will be available. This has created an organic, student-driven demand for reading. The fact that these books were highly requested shows them that their interests are valued, which is empowering. Every time a student picks up one of these copies, they know they were chosen specifically for them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this incredible transformation possible. Your support has empowered my students to become confident, passionate, and lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1761071631233,"projectUrl":"project/popular-page-turners-bringing-high-dema/9846383/","projectTitle":"Popular Page Turners: Bringing High-Demand Book Series to ELA Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9583115,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this project to life! The color printer has truly transformed how I support my English Language Learners. Having the ability to print materials in both English and Spanish has made lessons more accessible and helped students make stronger language connections. They can now see vocabulary, grammar structures, and key concepts side by side in both languages, which helps them better understand and retain what we're learning.\r\n\r\nIt's also made differentiation so much easier. I can quickly print modified assignments, visual supports, and reference sheets tailored to each student's needs. My students are excited to see their bilingual work displayed around the room — it makes them feel proud of their progress and identity.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also solved a big daily challenge: if a student misplaces their work, it's no longer a setback. I can easily reprint color-coded materials so they can jump right back in without missing learning time.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, my students now have access to clear, engaging, and meaningful resources that truly meet them where they are.","fullyFundedDate":1761232014448,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-full-color-visual-resources/9583115/","projectTitle":"Learning in Full Color: Visual Resources for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9578550,"letterContent":"Our new supplies have truly transformed the way we approach learning in our classroom. During our close study of short stories, students used the different highlighter colors to annotate and organize their ideas, focusing on essay structure and evidence from the text. The colors helped them clearly identify key details, claims, and supporting examples as they prepared to write.\r\n\r\nMarkers and colored pencils have made our classroom projects come alive. From character maps to story posters, students have been able to add their own creativity and personality to their work. 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