{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Hampton K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":32.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6322702,"projectId":10370362,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our future computer scientists! My students have used the whiteboard paddles during group projects, and they loved sharing their ideas. These materials make collaboration engaging while giving students opportunities to explain their thinking and learn from classmates.\r\n\r\nThis week, we will begin our micro:bit assignment. Students will explore how coding makes a device respond, practice following sequences, and troubleshoot their instructions. I look forward to seeing which students discover an interest in programming. Your generosity helps me connect classroom lessons with practical experiences that encourage creativity, strengthen problem-solving skills, and build confidence in learning new technology.","fullyFundedDate":1785330270354,"projectUrl":"project/code-create-innovate-building-tomorro/10370362/","projectTitle":"Code, Create, Innovate! Building Tomorrow's Computer Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6322702_orig.jpg?crop=1061,1061,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761144325755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6322702"},{"teacherId":9035383,"projectId":10737538,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Little Packs, Big Smiles! Your generosity helps provide weekend snack packs for my students, extending the care they receive in our classroom into their homes.\r\n\r\nWe are using the donated resources to assemble snack packs for students to take home on Fridays. Packing days provide opportunities to practice counting, sorting, following directions, and working together. Each completed bag represents a small act of kindness that can make a meaningful difference in a student's weekend.\r\n\r\nThe materials have brought excitement to our classroom, and receiving a snack pack gives students something special to look forward to at the end of the week. Your support also sends a powerful message: our students belong to a community that cares about them.\r\n\r\nThank you to our donors and The DonorsChoose Community for helping us send our students home with little packs and big smiles!","fullyFundedDate":1792430630895,"projectUrl":"project/little-packs-big-smiles/10737538/","projectTitle":"Little Packs, Big Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson-Walton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9035383_orig.jpg?crop=1644,1644,x416,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718411109377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prettypoodleteacher"},{"teacherId":9114606,"projectId":10347086,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our amazing donors, my kindergarten scholars now have snacks to help keep their little minds and bodies fueled throughout the school day. Many of my students come to school hungry or need an extra boost of energy to make it through the day. Having snacks readily available has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nInstead of worrying about being hungry, my scholars can focus on learning, participating in activities, and reaching their academic goals. These snacks have helped create a caring and supportive classroom environment where every child feels valued and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only filled little tummies but also brought big smiles to little faces. Thank you for investing in my scholars and helping me provide the love, care, and support they need to grow and succeed. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1785330260658,"projectUrl":"project/a-snack-a-day-keeps-learning-into-play/10347086/","projectTitle":"A Snack a Day Keeps Learning Into Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Birchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9114606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782050585728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114606"},{"teacherId":9114606,"projectId":10347069,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful to the amazing donors who helped bring my project, \"A Magical Carpet, Where Learning Takes Place,\" to life!\r\n\r\nThis carpet has made a wonderful difference in my kindergarten classroom. It has created a warm, welcoming, and comfortable space where my scholars can come together to learn, grow, and explore. From morning meetings and story time to whole-group lessons and interactive activities, our new carpet has become the heart of our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy scholars now have a special place where they can sit together, stay engaged, build friendships, and develop important social and academic skills. Seeing their excitement and eagerness to learn makes this gift even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my scholars and investing in their education. Your generosity has provided more than just a carpet; you have helped create a magical learning environment where little minds can grow and big dreams can begin. We are truly thankful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1785330267628,"projectUrl":"project/a-magical-carpet-where-learning-takes-p/10347069/","projectTitle":"A Magical Carpet, Where Learning Takes Place?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Birchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9114606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782050585728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114606"},{"teacherId":9035383,"projectId":10519581,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Unwrap the Joy of Reading! Your generosity is helping bring the excitement of reading into our second-grade classroom. These new books give us opportunities to build vocabulary, identify main ideas and details, sequence events, and explore characters and their feelings. They also help students make connections between stories and their own experiences while learning about different traditions and celebrations.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom includes interactive read-alouds, partner reading, small-group lessons, and independent reading. We pause to ask questions, make predictions, and discuss what we notice. Students practice explaining their thinking using details from the words and illustrations, then extend their learning through writing and drawing.\r\n\r\nThe books offer something for students with different interests and reading abilities. Colorful illustrations give developing readers a way to join conversations, while familiar themes help students connect with a story. Students who enjoy sharing ideas have opportunities to discuss favorite parts, and independent reading gives everyone time to explore books at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where students can grow as readers and discover the joy of a good book. Your support makes these meaningful learning opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1790769208288,"projectUrl":"project/unwrap-the-joy-of-reading/10519581/","projectTitle":"Unwrap the Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson-Walton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9035383_orig.jpg?crop=1644,1644,x416,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718411109377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prettypoodleteacher"},{"teacherId":3934295,"projectId":10283714,"letterContent":"The School Garden Community Harvest project has given our students an exciting opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences. Students are using the new gardening resources to plant, care for, and harvest fresh vegetables while learning about plant life cycles, nutrition, responsibility, and sustainability. When the materials first arrived, students were excited to see the gardening supplies and eager to get started. One of their favorite moments has been watching the plants grow and eventually harvesting what they helped nurture. This experience has helped students see that their hard work and patience can produce something meaningful.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue caring for our garden, harvesting what we grow, and learning how fresh foods can support healthy choices. Students will also collect observations, discuss their harvest, and explore ways our garden can benefit our school community. This project has turned our garden into an outdoor classroom where students can collaborate, problem-solve, and make real-world connections. We are grateful to our donors for helping create an experience that allows our students to learn, grow, and share the success of their harvest with others.","fullyFundedDate":1785330269127,"projectUrl":"project/school-garden-community-harvest/10283714/","projectTitle":"School Garden, Community Harvest","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3934295_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717528197951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marshae-walkerblack"},{"teacherId":3934295,"projectId":10400258,"letterContent":"The new resources have made a meaningful difference in how my students learn, explore, and engage with hands-on activities. Students are using the materials to observe, plant, care for, and monitor the growth of plants while making connections between what they see in the classroom and concepts they are learning in science. One of the most exciting moments was watching students become eager \"garden scientists\" as they checked on their plants, recorded changes, and discussed what their plants needed to grow. The project has transformed learning from something students read about in a textbook into an experience they can see, touch, and actively participate in.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were excited and curious. They immediately wanted to know what everything was for and how they would be able to use it. Students were especially proud to have a role in caring for the plants and watching their hard work produce results. For many students, seeing a tiny seed develop into a growing plant provided a powerful, hands-on example of patience, responsibility, and the importance of consistent effort.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue monitoring the plants and documenting their growth while expanding students' understanding of the science behind the process. Students will continue making observations, recording data, comparing growth, and discussing the factors that affect healthy plant development. As the project progresses, we hope to connect our gardening experience to lessons about ecosystems, nutrition, sustainability, and healthy choices. Thanks to our generous donors, students are not simply learning about growth, they are experiencing it firsthand and discovering that with the right resources, care, and perseverance, something small can grow into something meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1785330261307,"projectUrl":"project/from-seed-to-success/10400258/","projectTitle":"From Seed to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3934295_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717528197951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marshae-walkerblack"},{"teacherId":9035383,"projectId":10377595,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support of Ready, Set, Learn! Help Our Classroom Shine, my second graders have the supplies they need to take part in our daily lessons. When the materials arrived, my students were excited to see them and eager to get started. It meant so much to watch them settle in, ready to learn with supplies of their own.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources during reading, writing, and math activities. In a recent lesson, students worked on their assignments, shared their thinking with partners, and proudly showed me what they had completed. Having the materials ready for everyone helps me spend more time teaching and supporting each child.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue building our reading and math skills through hands-on practice and small-group activities. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my students feel prepared, included, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1789563290395,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-help-our-classroom-sh/10377595/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn! Help Our Classroom Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson-Walton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9035383_orig.jpg?crop=1644,1644,x416,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718411109377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prettypoodleteacher"},{"teacherId":9035383,"projectId":10591304,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Matter Magic: Exploring Solids, Liquids, and Gases! Your generosity has helped turn our science lessons into hands-on investigations. When my second graders first saw the new materials, they were excited to touch, test, and ask questions. They could hardly wait to become scientists!\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students observe an ice cube as it melted. They described how the solid changed into a liquid, shared their predictions, and checked what happened against their ideas. The conversation continued as they sorted familiar examples of solids, liquids, and gases and explained their thinking to classmates. It was wonderful to hear them use new science words with confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue investigating how matter can change. Students will record observations, compare their results, and use what they learn to explain examples they notice at home and at school. Thank you for giving my students the chance to learn science by experiencing it for themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1789562838067,"projectUrl":"project/matter-magic-exploring-solids-liquids/10591304/","projectTitle":"Matter Magic: Exploring Solids, Liquids, and Gases!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson-Walton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9035383_orig.jpg?crop=1644,1644,x416,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718411109377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prettypoodleteacher"},{"teacherId":6322702,"projectId":10237045,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"From Distraction to Focus: Helping Students Type with Confidence.\" Because three students share each table, they have limited personal space. The copy holders keep their papers upright, organized, and out of one another's working areas. Students were excited to use them and said their workstations made them feel like they were working in a professional office. These resources help students remain focused while improving their keyboarding accuracy, speed, finger placement, and posture. Although I do not administer the ACAP assessment, the keyboarding and technology skills students strengthen in my class help prepare them to navigate online testing and type their written responses with greater confidence. Thank you for providing resources that support their classroom learning, testing skills, and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1778261829861,"projectUrl":"project/from-distraction-to-focus-helping-stud/10237045/","projectTitle":"“From Distraction to Focus: Helping Students Type with Confidence”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6322702_orig.jpg?crop=1061,1061,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761144325755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6322702"},{"teacherId":3934295,"projectId":10279191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Fresh Veggies for Our Families\" project! Your generosity has made it possible for our students and their families to have access to fresh, healthy vegetables. This project has helped promote healthy eating habits, encouraged students to make nutritious food choices, and reinforced the importance of wellness both at school and at home. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our school community, and we are truly grateful for your investment in the health and well-being of our families. Thank you for helping us grow healthier, stronger Bulldogs!","fullyFundedDate":1784291579661,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-veggies-for-our-families/10279191/","projectTitle":"Fresh Veggies for Our Families","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3934295_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717528197951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marshae-walkerblack"},{"teacherId":9035383,"projectId":10332226,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of The Grow Lab: Where Science Comes to Life, my students are experiencing science in a hands-on and exciting way. We are using our new resources to plant seeds, observe the stages of plant growth, and investigate what plants need to survive. One special moment was watching my students carefully examine their seedlings and record changes in their science journals. They were amazed to see that the seeds they planted were beginning to sprout!\r\n\r\nWhen my students could not wait to become young scientists and begin growing their own plants. Next, we will measure and compare plant growth, collect data, and explore how light, water, and soil affect plants. We also plan to share what we have learned by creating plant-life-cycle presentations. Thank you for bringing science to life in our classroom and giving my students an experience they will always remember!","fullyFundedDate":1784291579400,"projectUrl":"project/the-grow-lab-where-science-comes-to-lif/10332226/","projectTitle":"The Grow Lab: Where Science Comes to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson-Walton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9035383_orig.jpg?crop=1644,1644,x416,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718411109377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prettypoodleteacher"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16930","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":469,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":90,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":67.8,"schoolId":16930,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South Hampton K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South Hampton K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alabama/birmingham-city-schools/south-hampton-elementary-school/16930"}