{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sunny Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3239448,"projectId":9657175,"letterContent":"Because this project was funded, my students now have access to even more meaningful and engaging learning experiences. Throughout the year, they work hard as we explore stories, informational texts, and essential literacy skills. Thanks to your generosity, our culminating celebrations at the end of each unit have been enriched with creative, hands-on activities that allow students to apply their learning in memorable and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nThese celebrations have helped keep students motivated and enthusiastic about reading. They've encouraged collaboration, sparked creativity, and provided opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge in unique formats—far beyond a traditional test. These experiences have created lasting memories tied to their growth as confident readers.\r\n\r\nWith the high-quality resources purchased from Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), students have participated in interactive games, project-based activities, and collaborative challenges that align perfectly with our curriculum. These materials have elevated our unit celebrations and made learning even more joyful and rigorous.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such an incredible impact on our classroom. Your support has truly made our learning celebrations something students look forward to and remember!","fullyFundedDate":1760538824992,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-culminating-activities-for-grow/9657175/","projectTitle":"Engaging Culminating Activities for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3239448_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x372,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615818030409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-campati"},{"teacherId":3066718,"projectId":9422954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to make our learning more hands on! Students were so surprised and excited to see the math manipulatives, wobble stools, dry erase supplies and more! They are excited to have an organized space to help them keep their supplies handy. The pencil pouches and pencils are a great help in making sure all students have what they need to succeed and we know have a half our seats as wobble stools for much needed movement.\r\n\r\nThe math manipulatives are helping to make our math understanding and concepts concrete in a way that allows for all students to succeed, even with the hardest of math.","fullyFundedDate":1760447421095,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-a-hands-on-classroom/9422954/","projectTitle":"Help Build a Hands-on Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cozart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3066718_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751222367235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cozart"},{"teacherId":8875973,"projectId":9562025,"letterContent":"This project has become more meaningful for the students than I could have anticipated. As you know, the items for this project were all going to be placed into our classroom CORE Store - where students can earn tangible rewards for showing Civility, Order, Respect, and Excellence. A lot of times, students with disabilities struggle to receive verbal praise and feedback, so they are now able to receive this recognition in a tangible form. \r\n\r\nStudents earn CORE Bucks when they are seen demonstrating the four CORE expectations. They are able to save these up or spend them as often as they would like, so it has been incredible to have a variety of prizes and things they can save up for. At the end of each semester, students are invited to attend a CORE Carnival to spend any remaining Bucks they have saved to play games, buy prizes, and enjoy a dance party with their friends. Students start saving up right from the beginning of the year and get themselves little prizes throughout the semester.\r\n\r\nAgain, your support and generosity has meant so much to me and to these students. They are coming to school excited to learn, and to earn CORE Bucks while engaging in academic content and life skills lessons. Thank you for helping provide our students with the joy and positive incentives they need!","fullyFundedDate":1755177708284,"projectUrl":"project/shine-bright-like-a-core-store/9562025/","projectTitle":"Shine Bright Like a CORE Store!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Siefker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8875973_orig.jpg?crop=2111,2112,x0,y429&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724933892305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-siefker"},{"teacherId":9102206,"projectId":9352860,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have incredible resources that spark excitement and connection! Each day, I see their faces light up as we use the new tools you helped provide—turning ordinary lessons into meaningful, interactive experiences.\r\n\r\nThe Lights and Sounds Buzzers bring energy to our review games and SEL discussions, keeping every student eager to participate. Games like Let's Go Fishing and Don't Break the Ice have transformed small group sessions into joyful opportunities to build patience, teamwork, and emotional resilience.\r\n\r\nOur Rory's Story Cubes have opened up creative storytelling moments that help students express their feelings and strengthen communication skills. And of course, the wheel spinner adds an element of fun and surprise, while keeping everyone engaged and motivated during large group instruction. \r\n\r\nYour support has done more than supply materials—it's created an environment where students feel seen, heard, and excited to learn. Thank you for believing in their potential and helping us make social-emotional learning come alive in our school!","fullyFundedDate":1754148013252,"projectUrl":"project/lets-talk-play-and-learntogether/9352860/","projectTitle":"Let’s Talk, Play, and Learn—Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hays","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-everhart"},{"teacherId":213130,"projectId":9744520,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards my project.\r\nMy students were so excited to guess what was in the boxes that arrived.\r\nThey couldn't believe all of the new items that were donated to our classroom for them to use. They loved opening each box and getting the items out to use during free time and inside recess.\r\nWe read the story The Dot and they created dot pictures with the paint sticks. They loved using them as they had never used paint sticks before.\r\nThey love the alphabet car puzzle. They have never used a magnetic stick to move a car into the correct parking spot!\r\nThank you for making learning extra fun!","fullyFundedDate":1758627515486,"projectUrl":"project/lets-use-our-imagination/9744520/","projectTitle":"\"Let's Use Our Imagination!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp213130_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y343&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556760473655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/213130"},{"teacherId":3239448,"projectId":9098458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project and helping bring more joy and activity to our playground! Because of your generosity, our students now have the tools they need to make recess a time filled with movement, creativity, and fun.\r\n\r\nWith the new balls, hopscotch kits, and other play equipment, students are no longer limited to standing on the blacktop or sitting in the grass. Instead, they are running, jumping, inventing games, and working together in ways that keep them active and engaged. These resources have transformed recess into a time where every child can participate, collaborate, and enjoy being part of a group.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond just play—students are practicing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while building friendships. On rainy days, we've also been able to bring the equipment indoors, ensuring that recess remains an active and positive experience no matter the weather.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our school community. You didn't just give us toys—you gave our students opportunities to connect, laugh, and grow together. Thank you for believing in the power of play and for helping us create brighter, happier days for our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1746787238941,"projectUrl":"project/recess-equipment-for-kindergarten/9098458/","projectTitle":"Recess Equipment for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3239448_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x372,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615818030409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-campati"},{"teacherId":3239448,"projectId":9580137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my project and helping bring it to life for my kindergarten students. Your generosity has made an incredible impact on their learning environment, and I am deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nMy students come to school every day filled with energy, curiosity, and imagination. With the new supplies, they now have more opportunities to learn in meaningful, hands-on ways. The colored paper makes our activities more engaging and accessible, and the laminated resources ensure we have durable tools that can be used again and again. The magnetic tiles have quickly become a classroom favorite, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity while my students design and build together.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have access to resources that make learning exciting and interactive. They are practicing foundational skills in reading, writing, and math while also developing confidence, critical thinking, and collaboration. Most importantly, they feel proud of their work and eager to keep learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped us create a bright, supportive classroom where my students can thrive. Thank you for believing in them and for giving them the best possible start to their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755910576834,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-colors-cre/9580137/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures with Colors, Creativity, and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3239448_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x372,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615818030409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-campati"},{"teacherId":213130,"projectId":9572578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation towards my project \"Restock the Shelves!\" My students were so excited to see what was in the boxes! \r\nMy students love creating and have enjoyed making crafts with the supplies provided. They are learning each day how to use their imagination and create new things.\r\nThey have been improving their handwriting skills by using the writing sheets that have been laminated. When they make a mistake, it's so much easier to erase with the dry erase erasers.\r\nDuring free time they have been creating and building amazing sculptures with the magnetic shapes. It's been so much fun watching them grow as learners in such a short time. They would not be able to do all the extra fun things without the help and support from you! Thank you so much for helping to make their learning experience extra special!","fullyFundedDate":1755714983068,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-shelves/9572578/","projectTitle":"Restock the Shelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp213130_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y343&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556760473655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/213130"},{"teacherId":3239448,"projectId":9114135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our SnapWords project! Because of your generosity, my students now have engaging, visual, and hands-on resources that are already transforming the way they approach sight words.\r\n\r\nTraditional memorization can be frustrating for many young readers, but with SnapWords, I see excitement instead of discouragement. The visual cues and movements built into these resources are helping my students instantly connect with words that once felt impossible to remember. For my visual and kinesthetic learners—especially those who struggle with dyslexia—this multisensory approach has opened new doors to reading success.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible. My students are recognizing sight words more quickly, reading with greater fluency, and feeling proud of themselves as readers. I've also been able to shift from constant drill-and-practice to more meaningful literacy activities, knowing that they have the tools they need to retain and apply their learning.\r\n\r\nThis project has truly boosted my students' confidence and joy in reading. Thank you for believing in the power of literacy and for supporting their journey. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in their growth and in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1740402356458,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-sight-word-fluency-with-snapwor/9114135/","projectTitle":"Boosting Sight Word Fluency with Snapwords","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3239448_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x372,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615818030409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-campati"},{"teacherId":3239448,"projectId":9077206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our indoor recess project! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has dolls that reflect the diversity of my students, Magna-tile cars to spark new creativity, and storage bins to keep everything organized and ready for play.\r\n\r\nThese items have truly brightened our winter days. Instead of feeling disappointed when we can't go outside, my students are excited for indoor recess. They are building, creating, working together, and using their imaginations in new ways. The dolls have quickly become favorites, allowing students to role-play, nurture, and celebrate who they are. The Magna-tile cars have added a whole new level of excitement to our building projects, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nYour support has made our classroom a happier place during the long winter months. The smiles, laughter, and cooperation I see every day are thanks to you. You've given my students not only toys, but also opportunities to learn and grow through play.","fullyFundedDate":1742906515000,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-toys-for-winter-blues/9077206/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Toys for Winter Blues","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3239448_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x372,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615818030409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-campati"},{"teacherId":9119953,"projectId":9123417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our plant project! My students were amazed by how quickly our plants grew. We were able to have fresh herbs grown before the end of the school year that students were able to explore with their senses. They were able to see the journey of a plant from seeds to flourishing plants. We specifically love the see through base so we could observe the roots system for each plant. \r\n\r\nWe were able to connect this to science standards about plant life, but also able to connect to real world experiences. We learned about traditional gardens, but also hydroponic gardens which make planting a possibility with just water and plant vitamins. I can't wait to continue using this all year long in my classroom and experiment with different types of seeds. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1742158506418,"projectUrl":"project/growing-young-minds-plant-materials-for/9123417/","projectTitle":"Growing Young Minds: Plant Materials for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119953_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690566221204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119953"},{"teacherId":9102206,"projectId":9341614,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. It is essential to have sensory supportive resources available to all students. Thank you for fulfilling the need to have noise cancelling headphones readily available for students who need to focus on their work or block out some of the extra noise and chatter. Additionally, thank you for helping provide weighted animal friends for students. These weighted animals have already been used multiple times even though the year has just begun. They have been a great addition to the sensory supportive resources that can be shared with all students, whether they need help sitting calmly in their seat, or are in need an animal friend to help them feel comfortable and regulated in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1750256126073,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focusing-attention-and-self-re/9341614/","projectTitle":"Tools For Focusing Attention and Self-Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hays","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-everhart"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19525","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":485,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":62,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.9,"schoolId":19525,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sunny Heights Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sunny Heights Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/msd-of-warren-township/sunny-heights-elementary-school/19525"}