{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tehaleh Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1249080,"projectId":9434405,"letterContent":"My classroom is full of curious little thinkers who love to build, explore, and investigate. Hands-on learning is when my firsties shine, and this project helped us bring that to life every single day.\r\n\r\nOur mobile STEM cart has already made such a difference. It stays out in our room so the kids can use it whenever they are ready. Everything my firsties need is right there for them. They can grab building pieces, materials, and science tools without waiting or feeling unsure. It keeps our space calm and organized, and it helps them get started with so much confidence.\r\n\r\nHaving a cart we can move around has opened up new learning moments. We can roll STEM activities to different parts of the room or even other classrooms when we need to. It helps us make the most of our space and gives the kids more chances to explore.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my little learners. This mobile STEM cart has made our STEM time easier, more organized, and a whole lot more joyful. I am so proud of how much they are growing.","fullyFundedDate":1756387039454,"projectUrl":"project/stem-on-wheels-rolling-into-innovation/9434405/","projectTitle":"STEM on Wheels: Rolling Into Innovation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schukantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1249080_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x341,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597773585982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schukantz"},{"teacherId":1249080,"projectId":9262006,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity in bringing this project to life! Thanks to your support, our classroom has been transformed into a space that invites creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThe Post-it Dry Erase Whiteboard Film has turned our once ordinary walls, doors, and cabinets into vibrant hubs of thinking and expression. Now, during math, students eagerly grab markers to solve problems together, compare strategies, and visually show their reasoning. In reading, they use the writable surfaces to map story elements and practice and apply phonics skills. What once required paper and limited board space has become a dynamic, shared experience that encourages every student to engage and contribute. These writable surfaces have truly multiplied the voices and ideas being shared in our classroom.\r\n\r\nIt's been amazing to watch students light up as they take ownership of their learning spaces. Groups are collaborating more deeply, quieter students are finding new ways to participate, and the classroom energy feels more dynamic and inclusive. What was once limited wall space has become a playground for ideas and problem-solving.\r\nYour donation didn't just provide materials—it opened up opportunities for every child to be seen, heard, and engaged. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of interactive, student-centered learning. We're so grateful for your kindness and for the positive impact you've made on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1748458767078,"projectUrl":"project/walls-that-talk-writable-spaces-for-act/9262006/","projectTitle":"Walls That Talk: Writable Spaces for Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schukantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1249080_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x341,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597773585982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schukantz"},{"teacherId":6329301,"projectId":9501555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful gift to our classroom. We are truly grateful for the amazing materials you provided.\r\nThe students are already enjoying the new resources in many ways. With your support, we now have the opportunity to introduce a new theme each month in our Market Center. This will create engaging, dramatic play experiences that connect directly to books we read in class. Through dramatic play, students can role-play, practice math skills, and build social skills, all in a fun, themed environment. These experiences go beyond imagination. They help students develop real-world skills such as cooperation, problem-solving, communication, and even early math concepts as they \"buy,\" \"sell,\" and \"organize\" items within their play. By rotating themes monthly, students stay excited and engaged, making this center a favorite all year long.\r\nThis truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Each month brings something new and exciting for the students to explore, sparking their curiosity and creativity. When I organized all the materials we received through DonorsChoose, the students were thrilled to see everything and couldn't wait to find out what each new theme would bring.\r\nOur next step in this journey is to create menus, banners, and printables to match each monthly theme, making the Market Center experience even more immersive and interactive.\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your generosity. This is something I've dreamed of having in my classroom for a long time, and I feel so fortunate that my students now have this incredible opportunity thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1756387069636,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-to-engage-all-students/9501555/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play to Engage All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buentemeier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6329301_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552672246142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-buentemeier"},{"teacherId":1249080,"projectId":9231669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Because of you, our classroom now has a collection of beautiful read-aloud books that are already making a difference in my students' lives.\r\n\r\nTitles like A Little SPOT of Perseverance and The Curious Why are helping my students see the value of persistence and curiosity when they face challenges. Books such as The Big Umbrella and What If Everybody Thought That? are opening their eyes to inclusion, kindness, and the power of positive thinking. And with stories like The Good Egg and Rosie's Glasses, my students are learning to reflect on their choices and find joy in new perspectives.\r\n\r\nThese stories have quickly become favorites during our read-aloud time, and I've already seen my firsties encouraging one another to keep trying, collaborating as a team, and remembering to be thankful. The lessons from these books are not just helping them in the classroom; they're shaping the way they view themselves and others.\r\n\r\nOur class motto is \"We Can Do Hard Things,\" and now, thanks to your support, my students have even more tools and inspiration to help them do just that—with empathy, resilience, and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created ripples that will extend far beyond this school year. Thank you for giving my students the gift of stories that will guide their growth both academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1744734098986,"projectUrl":"project/read-relate-reflect-sel-through-stori/9231669/","projectTitle":"Read, Relate, Reflect: SEL Through Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schukantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1249080_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x341,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597773585982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schukantz"},{"teacherId":1249080,"projectId":9150441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Because of you, our classroom is now filled with the colorful and engaging Little Spot Books, and my firsties couldn't be more excited.\r\n\r\nEach day, I see my students light up as they connect with the characters and lessons in these stories. The books give them the words and strategies they need to talk about their feelings, practice kindness, and support each other. Already, I've heard students reminding one another about \"spots of kindness\" or using calming strategies they learned from the books. It's incredible to watch them not only absorb these lessons but put them into action in real time.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than just provide books—it has given my students lifelong tools to understand themselves and others. In our classroom, we truly believe that \"We Can Do Hard Things,\" and now, with the help of these resources, my students feel even more equipped to face challenges with confidence, empathy, and resilience.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this possible. You have made a lasting impact on my students' learning and on the supportive, inclusive classroom community we are building together.","fullyFundedDate":1742705897165,"projectUrl":"project/spot-on-developing-social-emotional-ski/9150441/","projectTitle":"Spot On: Developing Social-Emotional Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schukantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1249080_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x341,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597773585982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schukantz"},{"teacherId":1249080,"projectId":8950414,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to my classroom through DonorsChoose. Your support has made a difference in my classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for the thoughtful materials you have provided.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my students have enjoyed new resources that have greatly enriched their learning experience. The colorful stickers have encouraged amazing student work, helping to build a classroom culture of appreciation and pride. The books you provided have opened up a world of imagination and learning, with students eagerly diving into new stories that enhance both their literacy and emotional development.\r\n\r\nThe sensory activity board has proven to be an invaluable tool, offering my students with diverse needs a calm space to focus and regulate their emotions. It has helped create a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment, where each child's unique needs are met with care and attention. Additionally, the wooden block balance games have been a huge hit! They are not only fun but have also fostered collaboration, problem-solving, and fine motor skills as students work together to create and balance structures.\r\n\r\nThese materials have had a lasting impact on my students, and it is truly because of your kindness that they now have access to tools that enhance their learning and growth. Your contribution goes beyond the items themselves; it's a reminder that there are people who believe in our students' potential and care about their success.","fullyFundedDate":1734454196878,"projectUrl":"project/firstie-fan-favorites/8950414/","projectTitle":"Firstie Fan Favorites","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schukantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1249080_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x341,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597773585982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schukantz"},{"teacherId":1249080,"projectId":8928643,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your incredibly generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your contribution, we now have a wonderful collection of STEM materials that have already made such a positive impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe materials have become an essential part of our \"soft start\" morning routine. 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