{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2132676,"projectId":9857676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom snacks project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nFor many students, these snacks make a real difference—easing hunger, improving concentration, and creating a more positive learning environment. Your kindness shows my students that there are people who truly care about their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and the impact you've made in our classroom. 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Students are more focused during lessons, better able to participate in discussions, and more motivated to complete their work. A simple snack has helped them stay engaged and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the snacks have had a positive impact on our classroom community. Snack time encourages responsibility, sharing, and kindness. It also helps create a calm and supportive environment where students feel cared for and valued.\r\n\r\nYour donation may seem small, but to my students it means feeling seen, supported, and ready to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students learn with full stomachs and full hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1760133796364,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-growing-minds-with-healthy-snack/9753807/","projectTitle":"Fueling Growing Minds With Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2132676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597302361598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crystalbrown"},{"teacherId":3223119,"projectId":9856361,"letterContent":"We know that children today need more time for structured and unstructured play outside. Our goal is to give students as many opportunities as possible to be away from screens and be moving their bodies. \r\nThanks to your donation, we have a great collection of items to use outside on our playground during recess. Students have balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, chalk, and other play equipment to use individually or with friends in cooperative ways. \r\nOur hope is to keep kids engaged in physical activity for the entirety of their recess through a variety of activities and your generous donations have helped make that possible. \r\nThank you for always supporting the students at our school. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762197538156,"projectUrl":"project/get-out-and-play/9856361/","projectTitle":"Get Out and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3223119_orig.jpg?crop=638,638,x71,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641946870654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3223119"},{"teacherId":5902653,"projectId":9330557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that truly capture their imaginations. These new books are already making a meaningful difference—students are excited to explore new stories, discover new worlds, and build a stronger love for reading each day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution doesn't just fill our shelves; it fills our classroom with curiosity, motivation, and joy. Students who once struggled to stay focused are now eagerly flipping through pages, discussing characters, and asking for more time to read. These books will keep them engaged, challenged, and inspired throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their growth and helping us create a vibrant reading community. 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Now, with the snacks you helped provide, I've seen such a positive change—students are more alert, more engaged, and better able to participate in discussions and activities.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has also become a place where students feel cared for and supported. Having these snacks available has helped build a stronger sense of community. Students share, remind each other to grab something when they're hungry, and have learned the importance of taking care of themselves and one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' well-being and helping them succeed both academically and emotionally. 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I am so grateful for the chance to provide my students with tools that encourage creativity, imagination, and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1755708820740,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-supplies-for-young-learner/9488339/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow: Supplies for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9136106_orig.jpg?crop=1004,1004,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757862074447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9136106"},{"teacherId":9136106,"projectId":8772900,"letterContent":"DonorsChoose has made a big difference in my 5th grade classroom. Because of their support, our students now have snacks to help them stay focused and energized throughout the day. Many of our families face financial challenges, so having these snacks available makes sure no child has to sit in class hungry or distracted.\r\n\r\nIn addition to snacks, DonorsChoose helped us create a classroom store with fun and useful items. This store encourages students to work hard, make good choices, and practice responsibility. The items from the store have brought excitement into our classroom, and students are motivated to earn rewards through positive behavior and effort.\r\n\r\nAt our low-income school, resources like these are not always possible without outside help. Thanks to DonorsChoose and the generous donors, our classroom feels more supportive, welcoming, and full of opportunities. The students feel cared for, and I am grateful for the joy and encouragement this has brought into our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1728082478292,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-economics-learning-with-circle/8772900/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Economics Learning with Circle Time Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9136106_orig.jpg?crop=1004,1004,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757862074447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9136106"},{"teacherId":9136106,"projectId":9077930,"letterContent":"Your contribution has made a big difference in my 5th grade classroom. Because of their support, our students now have snacks to help them stay focused and energized throughout the day. Many of our families face financial challenges, so having these snacks available makes sure no child has to sit in class hungry or distracted.\r\n\r\nIn addition to snacks, DonorsChoose helped us create a classroom store with fun and useful items. This store encourages students to work hard, make good choices, and practice responsibility. The items from the store have brought excitement into our classroom, and students are motivated to earn rewards through positive behavior and effort.\r\n\r\nAt our school, resources like these are not always possible without outside help. Thanks to DonorsChoose and the generous donors, our classroom feels more supportive, welcoming, and full of opportunities. The students feel cared for, and I am grateful for the joy and encouragement this has brought into our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746786370799,"projectUrl":"project/continuing-the-fun-a-request-for-classr/9077930/","projectTitle":"Continuing the Fun: A Request for Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9136106_orig.jpg?crop=1004,1004,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757862074447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9136106"},{"teacherId":5902653,"projectId":9330566,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity in supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose and Teachers Pay Teachers. Thanks to you, my students are starting the year with fresh enthusiasm, exciting new books, and resources that will truly make a difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided—Matilda, Wings of Fire, and Dory Fantasmagory—have already captured my students' attention. Matilda has been inspiring conversations about cleverness, bravery, and the magic of reading. Wings of Fire continues to be a favorite series, with students swapping thoughts on their favorite dragons and eagerly turning pages. And Dory Fantasmagory has brought so much laughter and joy, especially to my younger readers who love her wild imagination. These stories aren't just entertaining—they are giving my students practice in vocabulary, comprehension, and fluent reading, all while making reading feel like an adventure instead of a chore.\r\n\r\nYour support through the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has also been invaluable at the beginning of the school year. It has allowed me to purchase reading and writing projects that meet students right where they are, especially my English Language Learners. With tailored activities, I can focus on the exact skills each student needs, whether that's building confidence in writing sentences, strengthening comprehension, or practicing specific math concepts. These resources give me the flexibility to create lessons that are engaging, differentiated, and fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are not only starting the school year well-prepared, but also excited to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. You've helped set a positive tone for our classroom, and I know your support will continue to ripple through our learning all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1753305223897,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-reading-materials-for-english/9330566/","projectTitle":"Books and Reading Materials for English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5902653_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753466281407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-greva"},{"teacherId":5902653,"projectId":9312549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my classroom! Because of you, our library is now home to exciting new books like Dory Fantasmagory, Wings of Fire, and The Lost Robot. 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