{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sonnie Hereford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10524858,"projectId":10335140,"letterContent":"Receiving these books has been such a wonderful addition to our Pre-K classroom! My students were so excited when they saw all of the new books that were now available for them to enjoy. There is something so special about watching young children get excited about a new story, and these books have already brought so many smiles, conversations, and learning opportunities into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe use books throughout our entire school day, so this project has truly made an impact. The books are used during our morning read-alouds, whole-group lessons, small groups, and independent reading time. My students also enjoy choosing books to look through during centers. Even though many of them are still beginning readers, they love looking at the pictures, talking about the characters, making predictions, and telling their own version of the story.\r\n\r\nThese books have also helped us work on so many important Pre-K skills. During our read-alouds, we practice listening, answering questions, learning new vocabulary, identifying characters, and talking about what happened at the beginning, middle, and end of a story. We also make connections between the stories and things happening in our own lives. I love hearing my students say, \"That happened to me!\" or get excited because they recognize something in a book.","fullyFundedDate":1782309372037,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-dreams/10335140/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10524858_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780566090804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10524858"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":10171412,"letterContent":"We are off to a great start to the school year due to your generosity. Every student has a great condition stand. I assigned stands out yesterday and there was not one stand that I was embarrassed about having to assign out. In previous years, we either had to share, or what we had was in such poor condition that I felt bad for assigning the stand to a student.\r\n Student behavior problems are also significantly less. Students rise to the occasion to do better when the best is offered to them. My students have pride in coming to band class. I'm looking forward to teaching this group of students and I cannot wait to see how much they excel this year. Thank you again for believing in my students and sending us the much needed music stands.","fullyFundedDate":1778514812817,"projectUrl":"project/stands-for-the-music-room/10171412/","projectTitle":"Stands for The Music Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":10172668,"letterContent":"I have a student that has been wanting to play our school baritone saxophone, but we needed a new mouthpiece and reeds for him to be able to play it. I told my class that woodwind materials were ordered by people in our community that want us to keep making music. The kid who has been asking about the bari saxophone saw the unopened box, cracked a smile, and said, is that what we need? He was so excited that the bari mouthpiece and reeds arrived. \r\n I had a few clarinet students that stopped participating in band because we ran out of reeds and their families do not have the ability to purchase more. Today, everyone was back participating because they had the accessories they needed to make their instrument work.","fullyFundedDate":1776434050431,"projectUrl":"project/woodwind-accessories/10172668/","projectTitle":"Woodwind Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":10426017,"projectId":10076626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School. Because of your generosity, my students received binders, pencils, pencil pouches, and sheet protectors—materials that may seem simple, but have made a powerful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of my students do not always have access to basic school supplies. Before this project was funded, some students were sharing materials or trying to keep up without the tools they needed. Now, every student has their own organized binder and supplies, which has completely changed how we function as a choir class.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments for me was watching students take ownership of their music folders for the first time. They took time to decorate their covers with their individual style, carefully placed their sheet music into protectors, organized their binders, and treated their materials with pride. That sense of ownership has carried over into rehearsals—students are more prepared, more confident, and more focused. \r\n\r\nThis semester has been a big one for our choir. My students have already performed in our Black History Month program, and they are continuing to prepare for our Spring Concert and their K–6 graduation performance. Because they now have the tools to stay organized and engaged, we've been able to spend more time developing musical skills like tone, expression, and ensemble singing instead of worrying about missing or damaged music.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide supplies—it created equity in my classroom. Every student now has what they need to be successful, and that has allowed them to fully participate in the joy of making music together.\r\n\r\nI am especially grateful for how quickly this project was funded and fulfilled. In less than two weeks, my students went from lacking basic materials to being fully equipped and ready to learn. That immediate impact was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students, in music education, and in our school community. Your generosity is helping these students grow not only as musicians, but as confident and prepared learners. \r\n\r\nAnd, as a side note, I am personally thankful to you for helping make my very first semester of teaching a successful one. I came into this new chapter of life with a bit of uncertainty (and honestly, fear!) about how to provide ALL my students with what they need to succeed in class, but you have put my mind at ease and restored my faith in humanity!","fullyFundedDate":1770381190688,"projectUrl":"project/choir-success/10076626/","projectTitle":"Choir Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Udas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10426017_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775921110580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426017"},{"teacherId":9545150,"projectId":9559026,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom feels a little more like home. When the bean bag chairs arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. During independent reading time, those cozy spots quickly became the most popular place in the room. For many of my students, having a comfortable place to sit while reading makes a big difference. It helps them slow down, relax, and truly enjoy getting lost in a good book.\r\n\r\nThe laminating pouches and additional supplies you provided have also made a huge impact on our daily learning. They allow me to create hands-on materials that last, so students can use them again and again in literacy centers, small groups, and interactive lessons. My students love working with these durable materials, and it keeps them engaged and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that people they may never meet truly care about their education and their success. That message is powerful. Thank you for believing in our classroom, investing in our students, and helping us create a space where learning feels joyful, comfortable, and inspiring every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759285482613,"projectUrl":"project/strengthen-our-classroom/9559026/","projectTitle":"Strengthen Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rainwater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9545150_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756375281981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9545150"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":9904382,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with a binder, dividers, and labels. When my classes change and I get a new group of students, I will have enough binders to give to my students on the very first day of class. It also makes a positive impact on their attitude for learning when my students see their name on the front of their brand new binder. My students are much more likely to put forth an effort to learn when they start the course with the needed materials. \r\n Something as simple as an organized binder sets the tone for success. My students can thrive and learn because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1767075755993,"projectUrl":"project/binders-for-band-class/9904382/","projectTitle":"Binders for Band Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":9864631,"letterContent":"Thank you for the beginning band books. I have a consumable book for every school owned instrument now. When my classes change, and I get a new group of students, we will start the very first day with books. \r\n Having the books on the first day makes a big difference in their foundational skills for band. My students who need financial support to be in band have the same opportunity to learn at the beginning as everyone else. Having a book also makes a positive impact on their attitude towards learning. I put the child's name on their book and they have such pride in using their book because it is something that they can call their own.","fullyFundedDate":1764690366105,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-band-books/9864631/","projectTitle":"Beginning Band Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":9477685,"letterContent":"When I started class today, I asked for a few students to go run an errand. My students had no idea what the errand was for other than to go get a box in the office that was too big for me to carry on my own down to our rehearsal space. I could hear my students who were carrying down the box from the hallway filled with excitement. They were telling me we got new stands all the way from the hallway. My students were excited to say the least. We reassigned stand numbers today, and everyone has a working and functional stand. We retired the ones that served us well, but it was time for it be replaced. No one is sharing a stand anymore, which is important for beginner musicians.\r\n I am excited to have concert music that is skill appropriate for my students. My students have much more success in class when they have music that they enjoy and can play. The next month I will be learning the new music and studying the scores so I can provide a great experience for my students. I know this will be the best spring concert I have ever conducted because we have what we need. I am thankful for all of the donors that help my students be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1760693782276,"projectUrl":"project/stands-and-tunes/9477685/","projectTitle":"Stands and Tunes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_122877","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":548,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":61,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":82.9,"schoolId":122877,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sonnie Hereford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sonnie Hereford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alabama/huntsville-city-school-district/sonnie-hereford-elementary-school/122877"}