{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph Hurley K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":44.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9968962,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing Hands-On STEAM and Crafting Tools for Creative Makers to life in our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to tools that allow them to truly learn by doing, designing, building, and creating in ways that strengthen both their creativity and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using some of the materials during hands-on projects where students explore building and design. One memorable moment was watching students safely use the cardboard cutting tools to begin creating their own structures. They worked collaboratively, sharing ideas and helping one another problem-solve when something didn't go as planned. It was incredible to see their persistence and excitement as their ideas started to take shape.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were immediately curious and eager to explore. They were especially excited to use \"real tools,\" and many expressed how grown-up and capable they felt. That excitement quickly turned into focus. Students were more engaged, patient, and willing to take their time to complete their projects carefully and safely.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue incorporating these tools into both classroom activities and our Advanced Crafting after-school program. Students are already brainstorming future projects, from cardboard builds to mixed-media creations, and are excited about the endless possibilities. These materials are helping us build not only projects, but also confidence, collaboration, and a love for hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a space where students can explore, build, and bring their ideas to life.","fullyFundedDate":1766449610492,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-steam-and-crafting-tools-for-cr/9968962/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Steam and Crafting Tools for Creative Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9789534,"letterContent":"Thank you for making Crafting and Design Projects come to life in our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to high-quality materials that allow them to explore creativity in meaningful, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using many of the supplies during both the school day and our Advanced Crafting after-school program. One special moment was seeing students carefully select materials and begin designing their own projects; some chose to create detailed pieces with the rhinestones, while others explored mixed-media crafts using beads, gems, and decorative elements. Students took their time, shared ideas with one another, and showed incredible pride in their work.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were immediately excited. They were drawn to the colors, textures, and variety of supplies, and many said things like, \"This looks like real artist materials!\" That excitement translated into focus, creativity, and persistence. Students were eager to start and even more excited to continue working on their projects over multiple sessions.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to use these materials throughout the year for a variety of projects, including seasonal crafts, design challenges, and collaborative pieces. Students are already brainstorming new ideas and asking what they can create next. These resources are helping us build not just projects, but confidence, patience, and a strong sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting a space where students can design, create, and truly express themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1766449610475,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-and-design-projects/9789534/","projectTitle":"Crafting and Design Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":9990808,"projectId":10036876,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed with new resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences. Your support has allowed us to bring hands-on, engaging materials into lessons that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students' eyes lit up as they helped unpack the supplies, asking questions and sharing ideas about how we might use them. Their enthusiasm reminded us how powerful new tools can be in motivating young learners. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your kindness has helped create opportunities for learning that will have a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768963810053,"projectUrl":"project/happy-bellies-busy-hands/10036876/","projectTitle":"Happy Bellies & Busy Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9990808_orig.png?crop=542,542,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758207981092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9990808"},{"teacherId":4657274,"projectId":9730834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our GSA! Providing students with arts and crafts activities will build community and help them feel welcome in our middle school GSA. We are lucky to have funders like you who believe in the work we do for our kids to help them feel a sense of belonging in school.\r\n\r\nProviding students with arts and crafts activities will build community, help them feel welcome in our middle school GSA, and give them lots of fun activities to do during our lunch group. We are so lucky to have funders like you!","fullyFundedDate":1766155669236,"projectUrl":"project/gsa-arts-and-crafts/9730834/","projectTitle":"GSA Arts and Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4657274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503686449763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poswolsky"},{"teacherId":351082,"projectId":9955024,"letterContent":"Our students were SUPER excited to receive these hoodies today. They are all wearing their sweatshirts with pride. We have a few extras, and they chose to give them out to teachers and staff members who have been good allies to the LGBTQIA+ community.\r\n\r\nThese hoodies spread allyship and visibility around the school. Students in younger grades see them and get excited to join GSA in middle school. Additionally, the presence of the hoodies creates an atmosphere of acceptance and safety around the school.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1767211804414,"projectUrl":"project/gsa-hoodies/9955024/","projectTitle":"GSA Hoodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp351082_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452695880067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/351082"},{"teacherId":4657274,"projectId":9972830,"letterContent":"It is so wonderful to start the new year with the materials needed in the classroom. Having necessary supplies in our room and throughout the year will provide students with a clean and organized classroom. Already, the classroom feels more accessible and orderly to the students.\r\n\r\nA well-supplied classroom is already allowing my students to participate fully in activities. The room has become a space where all students have the tools required for them to succeed. Thank you for these supplies and the many generous contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1768532156173,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9972830/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4657274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503686449763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poswolsky"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9942078,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to high-quality math reference sheets that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning. While donors may be more familiar with technology as it's used at home, in our classroom, these digital resources allow me to provide students with clear, visual supports that help break down complex math concepts into manageable, easy-to-understand steps.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun purchasing and using reference sheets, and students have welcomed them with gratitude and enthusiasm. These visuals support concepts such as formulas, procedures, and problem-solving strategies, providing students with concrete reference points during independent work. Many students have shared that having a reference sheet nearby helps them feel calmer and more confident when approaching challenging math tasks.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is having a tool they can actually use—something that helps them remember steps and understand why a strategy works. Students who typically struggle with memorization, comprehension, or organization have especially connected with these resources. I've seen students who often hesitate in math participate more confidently when they have a visual guide to support them.\r\n\r\nWe are intentionally building a strong library of math reference sheets that will not only support students this year but also continue to benefit future students for years to come. Thanks to your support, these resources will become a lasting part of our classroom, helping many learners access math more clearly and with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in tools that truly empower students and support meaningful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1765555137473,"projectUrl":"project/visual-tools-and-reference-sheets-for-st/9942078/","projectTitle":"Visual Tools and Reference Sheets for Stronger Math Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":9990808,"projectId":9725251,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our students are growing not just as readers, but as thinkers, questioners, and confident learners—and they are able to do so in a supportive, caring environment. The new books introduce important skills like making predictions, identifying key details, understanding characters' motivations, and using evidence from the text to support ideas. Many of the texts also build vocabulary and background knowledge, helping students make connections between what they read and the world around them. At the same time, the snacks and self-care items help meet students' basic needs, allowing them to focus, feel calm, and fully engage in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758849039902,"projectUrl":"project/strong-minds-strong-hearts-supporting/9725251/","projectTitle":"Strong Minds, Strong Hearts: Supporting Student Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9990808_orig.png?crop=542,542,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758207981092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9990808"},{"teacherId":9201531,"projectId":9913039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our middle school math/science classroom project! Your support has provided my students with essential standing desks and chair fidgets, which are already making a huge difference in our daily learning environment. We are using these new resources to help students focus during lessons and collaborative work. The fidgets provide an outlet for excess energy, while the standing desks offer students the flexibility to move and position their bodies in ways that best support their concentration and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe day the new materials arrived was fantastic. The students were so excited once the boxes arrived. When I told them what was inside, they were so excited to get the new desks built. Once I put the standing desks together, a student who often struggles to sit still used a standing desk for the first time, and I noticed they were significantly more engaged and collaborative with their group members. The ability to shift their weight and move slightly seemed to help them channel their energy into the task at hand, which is exactly what I knew would happen! \r\n\r\nYour contribution has given our students a boost in confidence, showing them that people outside our school community care about their success. The new flexible seating options will surely help us maintain focus as we continue to tackle our math and science curriculums!","fullyFundedDate":1764600170822,"projectUrl":"project/stand-up-for-our-learning/9913039/","projectTitle":"Stand Up for Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9201531_orig.jpg?crop=894,894,x907,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692302034809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201531"},{"teacherId":4657274,"projectId":9726876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing grammar books in both Spanish and English for our students. They are improving daily due to these extra lessons and resources! We are so lucky to have donors like you that directly support students with daily activities like these to improve their instruction. This explicit grammar instructions really helps students cement the basics in our bilingual program. Students have enjoyed gaining confidence through this daily enrichment and additional practice. We are so grateful they can each have their own book to bring home and use to enhance their learning. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758907628771,"projectUrl":"project/english-and-spanish-grammar-practice/9726876/","projectTitle":"English and Spanish Grammar Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4657274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503686449763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poswolsky"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9812378,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom and resource room are now more organized, efficient, and purposeful than ever. The storage tools you provided have helped create systems that support student independence, responsibility, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nWe are using the storage bins to keep our Resource Room Store neatly organized, allowing students to easily browse and exchange their hard-earned resource room dollars for prizes. Having a clear, organized system has made the store more meaningful and accessible for students, and it has reinforced important skills like decision-making, saving, and responsibility. Students were excited to see how organized everything was and immediately noticed how much easier it was to find what they were looking for.\r\n\r\nThe Arteza drawer units have become essential in keeping our classroom materials organized and ready to use. Students and staff can quickly locate supplies, which saves time and allows us to transition smoothly between lessons and projects. These drawers have made our space feel more structured and welcoming, and students take pride in helping keep everything in its place.\r\n\r\nThe external hard drive has had a very special impact. With it, we were able to create a beautiful video to present during our early December showcase, highlighting the hard work, creativity, and growth of our students. We will continue using it to store photos and videos from future showcases and special moments, preserving memories and celebrating student achievements for years to come.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to continue building on these systems by expanding our store, organizing additional materials, and creating more videos to share with families and our school community. Thank you for helping us create a space that supports both learning and lasting memories.","fullyFundedDate":1763563577630,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-success-keeping-projects-an/9812378/","projectTitle":"Storage for Success: Keeping Projects and Memories Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280152_orig.png?crop=1373,1373,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695160154832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280152"},{"teacherId":9280152,"projectId":9665198,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our school year truly started on the right foot. The classroom essentials you provided, headphones, wipes, sanitizer, cardstock, folders, and dry-erase supplies, have become part of our daily routine and help keep our learning environment organized, focused, and ready for success.\r\n\r\nStudents use the headphones during independent work and small-group instruction, especially for assessments. Having their own headphones has helped students stay focused and work at their own pace without distractions. The dry-erase markers and erasers are used constantly during math lessons, allowing students to solve problems, try strategies, and make mistakes safely before sharing their thinking. The folders and cardstock help students keep their work organized and take pride in completed assignments.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were excited to see that everything they needed was ready and waiting for them. The cleaning supplies have also helped us maintain a safe, clean space where students feel comfortable learning every day.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these materials to support ongoing math and literacy lessons, interactive practice, and small-group work throughout the year. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us kick off the school year with confidence, organization, and a classroom set up for success. 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