{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hutchinson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7422855,"projectId":9855766,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the snacks you provided for our preschool classroom. The moment the children noticed them, their whole faces lit up—bright eyes, big smiles, and joyful little voices filling the room. For many of our students, snack time is more than just a quick pause in the day; it's a moment that makes them feel seen, cared for, and loved. Your kindness created that feeling for them, turning an ordinary routine into a moment filled with excitement and warmth.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also had a beautiful impact on our learning environment. With happy hearts and nourished little bodies, the children are more focused, more energized, and more eager to explore and learn. You've helped create a classroom that feels safe, joyful, and full of support—one where children can feel the love from people who believe in them. Thank you for your incredible kindness and for helping our little learners flourish. Your gift truly touched our hearts, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763498195090,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9855766/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7422855_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762183817589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7422855"},{"teacherId":3293708,"projectId":9247974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our House! Because of your kindness, we now have wolf paraphilia to proudly use during our Spirit Days.\r\nThese items may seem small, but they have already made a big impact. The wolf masks help our students feel a sense of unity and pride, while the pom-poms bring excitement and energy to our cheers. Together, they build stronger school spirit and help our students feel connected, motivated, and celebrated. I can't even believe that I still have students coming to me in the hallway to show me that they are still wearing their wolf necklaces.\r\nYour support has given our House a way to shine brighter, show our pride, and create lasting memories. We are so grateful for your generosity and the joy it has brought to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746787269035,"projectUrl":"project/howl-for-the-wolves-celebrating-our-hou/9247974/","projectTitle":"Howl for the Wolves: Celebrating Our House Spirit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. 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As we continue, these snacks will keep fueling their curiosity and engagement in upcoming lessons and activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in their daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758834709304,"projectUrl":"project/yummy-in-my-tummy/9746996/","projectTitle":"Yummy in My Tummy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7422855_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762183817589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7422855"},{"teacherId":9914491,"projectId":9110158,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our first graders now have a popcorn machine that's bringing both fun and learning to our classroom! We use it for our \"Pop into Learning\" rewards, where students celebrate reading, math, and teamwork goals with fresh popcorn—while sneaking in math, writing, and poetry activities.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw it, their faces lit up with pure excitement: \"Is it for us?\" \"Can we use it today?\" It's quickly become a favorite part of our week.\r\n\r\nWe're also using the machine for fundraisers to support field trips and other school events, making your gift stretch even further. Next up: our \"Read-a-Thon\" challenge, where every reading milestone comes with a popcorn break and a story discussion.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a lasting impact—thank you for helping us make learning pop!","fullyFundedDate":1746786881198,"projectUrl":"project/popcorn-dreams-and-big-ideas/9110158/","projectTitle":"Popcorn Dreams and Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore's Allstars","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738469680830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914491"},{"teacherId":7422855,"projectId":9117760,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous contribution to my classroom. You may not realize just how much this means to both me and my students. Thanks to your support, I can now print colorful instructional materials—something I often had to make by hand—and easily access important documents like IEPs. Your kindness has made a real difference, especially for my students with special needs. \r\n\r\nThank you for advocating for them and for helping us in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1749946711400,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-preschool-printer/9117760/","projectTitle":"Colorful Preschool Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7422855_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762183817589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7422855"},{"teacherId":7422855,"projectId":9117824,"letterContent":"My students love the numbers counting cookies. We use it to teach and identify numbers. I remember when I created an instructional math matching folder with objects and numbers and my students loved it. They loved counting the fruit items and finding the corresponding number to match with the items. \r\nMy students' engagement with the \"numbers counting cookies\" is a wonderful teaching tool. It's an effective and fun way to introduce one-to-one correspondence. One-to-one correspondence means you can point to each object as you say its number, making sure every object gets a number and every number you say matches an object. \r\n\r\nOne-to-one correspondence is a key concept that helps little ones truly understand numbers and how to count. It means they learn to point to each item and say one number for each item, without skipping or repeating any. This skill is crucial for helping them grasp the actual quantity that numbers represent. They also develop communication and social skills. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1745847068121,"projectUrl":"project/having-fun-using-our-hands-for-teaching/9117824/","projectTitle":"Having Fun Using Our Hands for Teaching and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7422855_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762183817589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7422855"},{"teacherId":9066870,"projectId":9109410,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students and I have been able to enjoy a more enriching, joyful, and supportive classroom experience. The resources we received have truly made a difference in both learning and the overall classroom atmosphere.\r\n\r\nOne special way we've used your support is by providing treats that help feed students at the end of the day—something small that means so much. Many of our kids rely on school for most of their meals, so being able to send them home with something in their bellies brings peace of mind and comfort to both them and their families.\r\n\r\nWe've also used your support to make learning fun! Whether it's through educational games or holiday-themed activities, your donations helped me create memorable moments for my students. I was even able to give out gift baskets during the holidays, filled with small surprises that brought big smiles. For some of my students, it was the only gift they received—and it meant the world to them.\r\n\r\nI'll never forget the joy on their faces when they first saw all the new materials and games. There were excited shouts, wide eyes, and lots of \"thank yous.\" It was a moment of pure joy in our classroom, and I wish you could have seen it.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're using these resources to support hands-on projects and group learning. For example, we're currently working on a themed unit that ties reading, art, and social studies together—using some of the materials you helped provide. The students are more engaged than ever, and it's all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—thank you for making a real difference. You're not just giving supplies; you're giving joy, comfort, and hope","fullyFundedDate":1740148137770,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-learning-with-treats-treasures/9109410/","projectTitle":"“Fuel Learning with Treats & Treasures!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9066870_orig.jpg?crop=1697,1697,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753639663874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9066870"},{"teacherId":977621,"projectId":8773639,"letterContent":"My students had a BLAST with these drones! They had to use the instructions to figure out how they work. Then they tested them and tried to make them flip over and over again. The used a lot of problem-solving skills as they worked with partners to direct the drone to specific locations. We had two STEM nights at our school, and these were a hit as one of our stations. Even parents got to play with them! We hope to expand our work with drones in the future by designing obstacle courses for them to fly.","fullyFundedDate":1732382757676,"projectUrl":"project/a-handful-of-hands-free-drones/8773639/","projectTitle":"A Handful of Hands-Free Drones","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Woodbridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp977621_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710709329812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hutchinsonstem"},{"teacherId":977621,"projectId":8759224,"letterContent":"Our students enjoyed using the materials to try out the many Science Olympiad challenges! Students used craft sticks to construct a sturdy bridge. They used estimation and measuring skills to see who could get the closest to 1 gram in a weighing challenge. They built a catapult to see who could launch an object the farthest. They worked in teams and experienced what it means to have a role that is vital to accomplishing a goal. Partners had to work together to find out what was and wasn't working and make changes to their builds. They practiced important skills for engineering and collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1726760688021,"projectUrl":"project/science-olympiad-challenge-accepted/8759224/","projectTitle":"Science Olympiad Challenge Accepted!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Woodbridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp977621_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710709329812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hutchinsonstem"},{"teacherId":977621,"projectId":8899165,"letterContent":"We just finished our plant sale and are happy to share that we made $300 to put toward outdoor STEM activities. We have a courtyard with very little fun to be had during recess...until now! The students raised monarch butterflies in the classroom and learned how important the milkweed plant is for their survival. They planted milkweed in pots after cold stratifying the seeds. They took care of the plants all year. They made a presentation to one of our business partners, who helped us with the fundraiser. Not only did we earn money for our school because of this project, but we also created more monarch food and habitats by planting more milkweed! Students also planted three new pollinator flower beds in our garden to attract a variety of pollinating insects to our gardens where we are growing food that requires pollination. 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We planted some in the greenhouse in the winter that did not germinate, so now we're trying again since the weather is warm. The students asked almost daily if they could come back and make more paper. The teamwork that developed from the assembly-line style of work was great. Kids all had a job and they saw how their job contributed to the final product. Then they got to see how important technique is! Sometimes the paper didn't make the right shape, or they held the frame upside down, or it was too little or too much pulp. They got to see how critique and revision are important because if the paper wasn't done correctly, it wasn't usable. Thank you so much for giving our students a fantastic project with so many skills for school and life!","fullyFundedDate":1726249340979,"projectUrl":"project/making-paper-and-planting-seeds/8671551/","projectTitle":"Making Paper and Planting Seeds","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Woodbridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp977621_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710709329812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hutchinsonstem"},{"teacherId":977621,"projectId":8400077,"letterContent":"Our 4th grade Robotics class had a blast learning to build and code with the resources you purchased for us this school year. Not only are they learning new technology skills, but they are constantly imagining ways to use those skills in new ways. The first thing they did when they opened the kits was start using the instructions to put the pieces together. Students were so excited to begin! It is truly a motivating way for students to practice reading this type of text and applying it to something they really care about finishing.","fullyFundedDate":1724965652513,"projectUrl":"project/coding-solutions-to-real-world-problems/8400077/","projectTitle":"Coding Solutions to Real World Problems","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Woodbridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp977621_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710709329812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hutchinsonstem"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49345","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":295,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":77,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.9,"schoolId":49345,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hutchinson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hutchinson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/atlanta-public-schools/hutchinson-elementary-school/49345"}