{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Santiago Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":10157840,"letterContent":"My students were excited when they saw the shipment of volleyballs come in. They wanted to head out and try hitting the ball, so that is what we did. It was fun to see them practice a new skill, and to be excited when they were successful. \r\nVolleyball is a fun game that my students will play for many years to come. Being able to lay the ground work for this game now will help them know the game as they get older. \r\nOur goal is to be outside, enjoy the beautiful weather, and to be active. This equipment will help us do that! Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1775140181707,"projectUrl":"project/volleyballs-for-recess-and-pe/10157840/","projectTitle":"Volleyballs for Recess and PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":7824996,"projectId":9974600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences, and I truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students were able to engage in creative and meaningful STEAM activities connected to the Lunar New Year. This project was especially important to our class, as many of my students celebrate this holiday with their families. Your support allowed us to not only explore art and writing, but also create space for students to share their traditions and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nThe watercolors you provided brought so much excitement into our classroom. Students loved expressing themselves through painting, creating beautiful artwork inspired by Lunar New Year themes. The blank books gave them a special place to write their own poetry, encouraging creativity, reflection, and confidence in their writing.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the clipboards have become an essential part of our daily routine. They allow students to move comfortably around the room and work in different spaces, making learning more flexible and engaging. This has helped create a more dynamic classroom environment where students feel motivated and focused.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation helped build a strong sense of community. Students were eager to share their family traditions, listen to one another, and celebrate their diverse backgrounds together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making these meaningful learning experiences possible. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on my students!","fullyFundedDate":1767112516899,"projectUrl":"project/art-in-the-new-year/9974600/","projectTitle":"Art in the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim-Nakaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824996_orig.jpg?crop=2716,2716,x0,y570&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726694924128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjenniferkim"},{"teacherId":7824996,"projectId":9974594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom project! Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on my students' learning, and I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students were able to participate in engaging STEAM activities connected to the Lunar New Year. This project was especially meaningful because many of my students celebrate this holiday with their families. Your support allowed us to create a learning environment where students could not only explore hands-on activities, but also share their cultural traditions and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting activities was creating Shrinky Dink keychains. Students loved designing their own unique creations and watching them transform as they shrank. This activity encouraged creativity, attention to detail, and curiosity. It was also a wonderful way to connect learning with cultural celebration, and students were so proud to take their finished keychains home to share with their families.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the geared clocks have made a huge difference during our unit on telling time. These hands-on tools have helped students better understand the relationship between the hour and minute hands. Being able to physically move the gears and see how the clock works has made learning more interactive and accessible for all students. Because of these materials, I was able to provide clearer instruction and give students the opportunity to practice in a meaningful, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials themselves, your donation helped foster a sense of community in our classroom. Students eagerly shared their Lunar New Year traditions, foods, and celebrations, creating an inclusive environment where everyone felt valued and connected. These conversations deepened their understanding of one another and made learning even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has gone far beyond providing supplies—you have helped create memorable learning experiences that inspired creativity, built confidence, and supported academic growth. My students were engaged, excited, and eager to learn in ways that would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for believing in our project and for making such a positive difference in our classroom. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1767139735926,"projectUrl":"project/shrinky-dinks-and-clocks-for-the-new-yea/9974594/","projectTitle":"Shrinky Dinks and Clocks for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim-Nakaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824996_orig.jpg?crop=2716,2716,x0,y570&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726694924128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjenniferkim"},{"teacherId":7824996,"projectId":9974573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and belief in their experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, my students engaged in a variety of exciting STEAM activities centered around the Lunar New Year. This project was especially meaningful because many of my students celebrate this holiday with their families. Your donation allowed us to combine hands-on learning with meaningful cultural connections, giving students the opportunity to share and celebrate their traditions with one another.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights was creating horse-themed Shrinky Dinks and keychains. Students loved designing their own pieces and watching their artwork transform. This activity encouraged creativity, patience, and curiosity while also connecting to Lunar New Year symbolism. They were incredibly proud of their finished creations and excited to share them at home.\r\n\r\nThe mesh zipper pouches were also a valuable addition during our money unit. Students used them to organize their coins, making lessons more interactive and helping them better understand counting and exchanging money. These tools supported both engagement and organization.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, students designed custom tote bags using the heat press vinyl bundle. This allowed them to express creativity while creating something practical, building confidence and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helped foster a classroom environment where students felt valued and connected. They shared traditions, learned from one another, and built a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making these meaningful learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1767112561035,"projectUrl":"project/fun-in-the-new-year/9974573/","projectTitle":"Fun in the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim-Nakaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824996_orig.jpg?crop=2716,2716,x0,y570&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726694924128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjenniferkim"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":10178830,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when this sports equipment arrived! We have been able to put it to good use! \r\nWhen students go out to recess, they want to be able to play and run around. Having footballs, soccer balls, tennis balls, and handballs is exactly what our recess time needed! It is fun to watch how creative my students are, and how they can take equipment and create their own game. \r\nWe appreciate the difference you are making in our learning and are looking forward to using this equipment for the rest of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1775188532037,"projectUrl":"project/sports-equipment-for-recess/10178830/","projectTitle":"Sports Equipment for Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":10001502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Hats Off to Lunar New Year project! Your generosity has made it possible for our students to celebrate culture, creativity, and learning in such a meaningful and engaging way.\r\n\r\nWith your support, students are exploring Lunar New Year traditions through hands-on activities, designing and creating their own festive hats, and expressing their understanding through art and storytelling. These experiences not only build creativity and fine-motor skills, but also deepen cultural awareness and appreciation.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create joyful, memorable learning moments that our students will carry with them long after the celebration ends. We are so grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a place where learning comes to life.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this celebration so special!","fullyFundedDate":1768408104982,"projectUrl":"project/hats-off-to-lunar-new-year/10001502/","projectTitle":"Hats Off to Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muncy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919091_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762734929522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicamuncy"},{"teacherId":7582284,"projectId":9930894,"letterContent":"I'd like to express my deep appreciation for your generosity, which has allowed me to provide a diverse collection of new books for my students. These books have been a source of so much excitement!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only added to our library but has also given my students the gift of choice, identity, and the joy of reading. In my school community with a majority Asian-American population, I've seen their excitement as they explore the pages, share their favorite parts with friends, and connect to characters with whom they can identify culturally.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of books and in the importance of representation in children's literature. Your support is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1767133451493,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-lunar-new-year-with-our-litt/9930894/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Lunar New Year with Our Littlest Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. West-Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7582284"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":10038885,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school library, and helping us fill our shelves with such meaningful books!\r\nOur students love to read, and our goal is to fill our shelves with books that they are interested in. We also want to fill our shelves with characters that are student students can relate to and learn from. Sometimes it is easier to discuss a social situation when you are talking about characters in a book. Prove these characters, we can discuss things like empathy and compassion.\r\nWe appreciate you helping us fill our library","fullyFundedDate":1770930544767,"projectUrl":"project/learning-compassion-through-our-library/10038885/","projectTitle":"Learning Compassion Through Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9899045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! While our original tin can robots were out of stock, we had a great time making our peacock lamps! \r\nI am excited about the books we were able to get. They are perfect for our ClassroomBookADay time!\r\n I love when students have the ability to express their personalities in our projects.We are also looking forward to making our own sketchbooks at the end of the year. These become great summer journals, and a place where students can create and reflect.\r\nThank you for making these experience as possible. We appreciate you!!","fullyFundedDate":1763602683133,"projectUrl":"project/steam-in-action-with-tin-can-robots/9899045/","projectTitle":"Steam in Action With Tin Can Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":10073134,"letterContent":"It has been amazing to have these books arrive so quickly! Our students were not only thrilled, but they started checking them out right away! It is hard to tell what is their favorite, as the books had something for everyone and appealed to all grades. \r\nMy favorite part was watching the excitement for new books, and that they immediately sat down together and started reading. Books are such a great way to bring students together and to help them develop connections to each other. \r\nWe appreciate your support and are excited for our students to bond through reading!","fullyFundedDate":1770655285031,"projectUrl":"project/more-books-and-compassion/10073134/","projectTitle":"More Books and Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9861962,"letterContent":"Our students are so excited to have these new resources in our library! As always, they are excited to see the books they have requested on our shelves. Their eyes light up with excitement and I love hearing the conversations that take place around the books.\r\nOne of the best things about this project is the collaboration station. This collaboration desk and storage system have made it possible for our students to create in the library. We now have a place to store STEAM supplies, and a place for students to work together. \r\nWe appreciate your generosity and help in turning our library into more than just a library!","fullyFundedDate":1763563377178,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-corner/9861962/","projectTitle":"Collaboration Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9867616,"letterContent":"What I love about this project is that it touches every aspect of our library! This project provides a collaboration desk for our students. This has become a place where students work together in order to create based on the stories they have read. This project provides tokens for Inchy, our book vending machine. Our students LOVE earning an Inchy token, and the tokens allow them to access the books. This project also provides books our students have requested for our library. Our students get so excited and proud when the book they have asked for comes in! 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