{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hybla Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10350482,"projectId":10590105,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, our Pre-K classroom has become an exciting place for our little scientists to explore, discover, and learn!\r\n\r\nYour donations have provided our young learners with wonderful opportunities to develop curiosity, creativity, problem-solving skills, and a love for science. Through hands-on activities, our students are learning to observe, investigate, ask questions, and make exciting discoveries about the world around them.\r\n\r\nThese materials help make learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun. It is heartwarming to see our little scientists become excited about exploring new things, working together, and sharing their discoveries with their classmates.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, these experiences are helping build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in our little learners and supporting our classroom. Your kindness and generosity are making a meaningful difference in their early education.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nMs. Khan and Our Little Scientists! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1792644716994,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries/10590105/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763146808501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350482"},{"teacherId":10559298,"projectId":10402554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide my students with new books! These books have helped build excitement around reading while giving students opportunities to strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical-thinking skills. Through these texts, students are learning to identify the main idea, make predictions, describe characters, and connect what they read to their own lives and experiences.\r\n\r\nIn our third-grade classroom, reading is an important part of our daily routine. Students enjoy reading independently, participating in group discussions, and sharing their thoughts about different stories. We work together to ask questions, make connections, and learn new words while building confidence as readers. It is exciting to see students become more engaged and eager to explore new books.\r\n\r\nI especially love seeing students who may not have always been excited about reading begin to discover books they enjoy. Having new and interesting texts allows students to explore different topics, find stories they can relate to, and develop a love of reading. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support in helping my students grow as readers. Thank you for investing in their learning and making these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1790970224654,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-book-wishlist/10402554/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher Book Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boakye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10559298"},{"teacherId":10350482,"projectId":10091097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Little Hands, Big Organization\" project! My Pre-K students were very excited when they first saw the new materials. We are using these resources every day to keep our classroom supplies neat, organized, and easy for little hands to reach. Students are learning where each item belongs and are becoming more responsible and independent during classroom activities and cleanup time.\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom more welcoming, organized, and ready for learning. Our next step is to continue building daily routines in which students choose their own materials, complete creative and hands-on projects, and return everything to the correct place. Thank you for helping my young learners develop confidence, independence, and important organizational skills that will benefit them throughout their education.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nMs. Khan and her Pre-K students","fullyFundedDate":1776293204155,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-organization/10091097/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763146808501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350482"},{"teacherId":10361314,"projectId":10065327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring our DonorsChoose project to life. Because of your generosity, my students were able to enjoy a special end-of-year celebration with Last Day Jitters, bubbles, and new dry erase markers.\r\n\r\nThe book helped us talk about big feelings about the last day of school in a fun and comforting way, and the bubbles brought so much joy and laughter during our final days together. The dry erase markers have also been a huge help for learning and review activities right up to the end of the year.\r\n\r\nThese simple but meaningful items made our classroom feel extra special during a time that can be both exciting and emotional for students.","fullyFundedDate":1774465912074,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-gift-and-dry-erase-marke/10065327/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Gift and Dry Erase Marker","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10361314"},{"teacherId":10361314,"projectId":10065315,"letterContent":"The new small group chairs have quickly become an important part of our daily routine. We used them every day during small groups, intervention time, and partner activities. One of my favorite moments was seeing my students gather around the table during our small group time and share what we learned. Instead of pulling chairs from their desks, they were able to sit comfortably and focus on working together. It may seem like a small change, but having a dedicated space for small group learning has made our lessons run much more smoothly.\r\nMy students were so excited when they saw the new chairs! They immediately noticed that they finally had enough seats for everyone at our small group table.\r\nAs we continue preparing for next year, we'll keep using our small group space to strengthen reading comprehension, build problem-solving skills in math, and have meaningful discussions. The chairs allow me to meet with students more easily and provide the individualized support they need. Thanks to your support, our small group area is now a place where students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1769787185503,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-chairs/10065315/","projectTitle":"Small Group Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10361314"},{"teacherId":9714407,"projectId":9942524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The filing cabinet has helped me stay organized and easily access materials, instead of searching for resources.\r\nThe stools have improved how I run small groups by giving students a comfortable, flexible space to gather and stay engaged. Transitions are smoother, and students are more focused during instruction. Your donation has helped create a more organized and effective learning environment for my students. I appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769178295795,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-needing-extra-seats-and-fili/9942524/","projectTitle":"New Teacher Needing Extra Seats and Filing Cabinet for Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ovalle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714407_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763247088930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmjovalle"},{"teacherId":10004061,"projectId":10031043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing an additional set of essential school supplies for our classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to items like scissors, crayons, and headphones for computer use—tools that help them fully participate, create, and learn with confidence.\r\n\r\nMy students are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have these supplies readily available. For many of our families, providing one set of school supplies at the beginning of the year is already a big commitment. Replenishing those materials as the year goes on can be a real challenge. Your generosity helps ease that burden and ensures that every child can continue learning without interruption.\r\n\r\nYour support is felt in every lesson, every project, and every smile. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for investing in our students and making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1769372257529,"projectUrl":"project/every-2nd-grader-deserves-the-basics/10031043/","projectTitle":"Every 2nd Grader Deserves the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004061_orig.jpg?crop=940,940,x176,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745456850716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004061"},{"teacherId":10350482,"projectId":9957822,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my Pre-K students at Hybla Valley Elementary School now learn in a vibrant, hands-on environment that supports early academic growth. Through art activities, they are strengthening fine motor skills that build the foundation for writing. Reusable writing boards allow them to practice letter formation, name writing, and number recognition with confidence while developing a growth mindset. Magnetic tiles encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and early STEM exploration. These materials are helping my little learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally into confident, capable students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and their bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1769178296230,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-creativity/9957822/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763146808501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350482"},{"teacherId":9714407,"projectId":9893460,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a more comfortable, collaborative, and welcoming space for my students.\r\n\r\nThe floor cushions have added an extra layer of comfort to our daily routine, especially during our morning meditation time. Each day, students use them as we begin with breathing exercises and quiet reflection. Having a designated, cozy space helps them settle their bodies, regulate their emotions, and start the day feeling calm and ready to learn. That sense of comfort and security carries into everything we do.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh has been especially impactful during hands-on lessons. During a recent lesson on respect and teamwork, students worked in small groups to \"bake\" and create elaborate food spreads together. What looked like play was actually powerful social-emotional learning in action. Students practiced listening, sharing ideas, compromising, and encouraging one another. I heard phrases like, \"Let's work together,\" and \"What if we combine our ideas?\" moments that show real growth.\r\n\r\nYour support allows my students to experience learning in ways that are engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate. You've helped create a classroom environment that nurtures both their academic skills and their emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us build a space where they feel calm, connected, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764689496210,"projectUrl":"project/morning-meditation-cushions/9893460/","projectTitle":"Morning Meditation Cushions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ovalle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714407_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763247088930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmjovalle"},{"teacherId":9714407,"projectId":9893524,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide snacks and sweet treats for our classroom. Students know they can come to me when they're hungry, which helps them stay focused and avoid the afternoon slump. Having an occasional treat has also been a small but meaningful motivator. It's a reminder that they're cared for and supported throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese snacks and treats have also strengthened our classroom community. Sharing food fosters connection, kindness, and empathy among students. It creates opportunities for positive interactions and reinforces that our classroom is a supportive environment where everyone is looked after.","fullyFundedDate":1763494108001,"projectUrl":"project/snack-powered-learning-for-students/9893524/","projectTitle":"Snack-Powered Learning for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ovalle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714407_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763247088930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmjovalle"},{"teacherId":9714407,"projectId":9893511,"letterContent":"Because of your support, each student received their own copy of The Smart Cookie. Students are now more engaged, confident, and eager to participate in tasks when reminded of the story's message of learning and growth. They all know that we each learn differently and that being smart is fun. Parents also are grateful for the added encouragement and are happy to see their children excited about school. Before every big task (like a project or test) I remind them that they are ALL SMART COOKIES!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1763479145675,"projectUrl":"project/give-my-students-their-own-copy-of-the/9893511/","projectTitle":"Give My Students Their Own Copy of \"The Smart Cookie\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ovalle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714407_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763247088930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmjovalle"},{"teacherId":10350482,"projectId":9928292,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nI would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your kindness and generosity in supporting my classroom at Hybla Valley Elementary School. Because of your thoughtful donations, my students now have access to materials and supplies that help them feel more comfortable, engaged, and excited about learning every day. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive classroom environment where children can grow both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to provide my students with hands-on learning experiences, creative projects, and essential classroom resources that would not have been possible otherwise. These materials help my students develop important skills, build confidence, and enjoy their time at school. Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm as they use the new supplies reminds me how powerful community support can be in shaping young minds. You have truly helped make our classroom a place filled with joy, curiosity, and opportunity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, I sincerely thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our future. Your generosity shows my students that there are caring people who want them to succeed and thrive. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Thank you for helping me create a positive and enriching learning experience for the children I teach each day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMrs. Khan\r\nHybla Valley Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1764968481982,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-and-comfort/9928292/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763146808501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350482"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33717","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":841,"numTeachers":75,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.4,"schoolId":33717,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hybla Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hybla Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/fairfax-county-public-schools/hybla-valley-elementary-school/33717"}