{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vernon Hill School","outOfStateSupporters":29.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4998598,"projectId":10086692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our students in grades 3–6. Your donation of fidget games, binders, a teacher binder, and sensory toys will make a meaningful difference in our classroom each and every day. Many of our students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and resources like these provide opportunities they may not otherwise have access to. Your kindness helps create an environment where students feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThe fidget games and sensory toys will help students improve focus, self-regulation, and emotional well-being throughout the school day. These tools are especially valuable for students who benefit from hands-on learning and sensory support, allowing them to stay calm, confident, and ready to participate in class activities. The binders and teacher organization materials will help me and students stay organized and prepared while also allowing instruction and classroom management to run more smoothly and effectively.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are gaining more than supplies—they are gaining encouragement, confidence, and a classroom that feels welcoming and equipped for success. Thank you for investing in our children and helping us provide the tools they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your support truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1771287565921,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-sped-essentials/10086692/","projectTitle":"Elementary SpEd Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Channell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4998598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673317208407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-channell-mhs"},{"teacherId":8548763,"projectId":10141516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Books That Celebrate Us All.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we were able to add books that represent the many ethnicities, skin tones, cultures, and identities of my students. This has been incredibly powerful. My students are excited to see themselves reflected in the stories we read, and they are equally curious and engaged in learning about others. These books have helped us build important skills such as making connections, understanding characters, and developing empathy and respect for differences.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is an active and joyful experience. We gather together for read-alouds where students ask questions, share their thoughts, and make personal connections to the stories. During independent reading, students eagerly choose books that interest them, often gravitating toward stories where they feel seen and represented.\r\n\r\nSome of my students have been especially excited to find characters who look like them or share similar experiences. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they engage more deeply with reading and participate in discussions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue, we will build on these experiences by exploring themes of kindness, inclusion, and community through our books. Your support has helped create a classroom where every child feels valued and inspired.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping our students see that their stories matter.","fullyFundedDate":1773856979619,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-celebrate-us-all/10141516/","projectTitle":"Books That Celebrate Us All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8548763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659554516399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8548763"},{"teacherId":8548763,"projectId":9777147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Little Habitat Designers: Building Homes for Plants and Animals.\" Your generosity brought our classroom to life in such a meaningful way!\r\n\r\nWith the materials you helped provide, my students were able to dive into their habitat project by exploring different environments and learning about the needs of plants and animals. After learning about these concepts, students worked hard to design and build their own habitats. Using the supplies from DonorsChoose, they created unique environments that showed their understanding of how living things depend on their surroundings to survive.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were so excited and eager to begin. Their curiosity and creativity immediately took over, and they couldn't wait to start building and sharing their ideas. It was incredible to watch them collaborate, problem-solve, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building on this knowledge by discussing how habitats can change and how we can help protect plants and animals in our environment. This project has laid a strong foundation for deeper learning and meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this experience possible. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769128375167,"projectUrl":"project/little-habitat-designers-building-homes/9777147/","projectTitle":"Little Habitat Designers: Building Homes for Plants and Animals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8548763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659554516399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8548763"},{"teacherId":2488950,"projectId":9996620,"letterContent":"This project has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my preschool special education classroom. The ink allows me to create high-quality printed materials such as visual schedules, communication boards, social stories, task cards, and adapted worksheets that support early learning and independence. Many donors may not realize how much technology like printing supports learning in schools, especially for young children with special needs. Being able to consistently print visuals helps my students better understand routines, follow directions, communicate their needs, and stay engaged throughout the day.\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is seeing materials made just for them. They are drawn to the clear pictures, colors, and familiar images, which makes learning feel accessible and motivating rather than overwhelming. Several students who struggle with verbal communication have especially benefited from the printed visuals, using them to make choices, transition between activities, and express themselves more confidently. Because of this project, I am able to quickly adapt materials to meet individual needs, helping all of my students feel supported, successful, and included in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1769700015653,"projectUrl":"project/ink-ink-in-a-wink/9996620/","projectTitle":"Ink, Ink, in a Wink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2488950_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476916422496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leah-newton"},{"teacherId":9570200,"projectId":9665919,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your support of our project. Thanks to your generosity, our students have access to many additional materials which enrich our math block in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nStudents readily reach for their new whiteboards and the color coded math mats to help them work through problem solving. They love using the colorful blocks, dice, and playing cards during fact fluency game time. Challenging their classmates to create the highest or lowest number possible while using with the Uno cards has become a favorite place value activity! The books help to foster a connection between mathematical concepts and real life situations. They have been a great addition to both our math lessons and our library corner.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference every single day, and our magnificent mathematicians are beyond grateful. We could not do this without you! Thank you for believing in our students and helping our classroom shine!","fullyFundedDate":1757519985520,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-mathematicians-tools-for-su/9665919/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Mathematicians: Tools for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570200"},{"teacherId":7388742,"projectId":9677347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom project! The printer and the ink has been used for many different projects across many different classrooms. Printing in color ink is something that helps make classrooms bright, colorful, and cheerful places for our students to learn in. We are able to provide students with visuals that are true to life so when they leave our classrooms, they have a better grasp of what their teacher and other people are talking about. \r\nMy students have especially been excited about the alphabet flash cards that I have been able to print out of them. They love bringing them home to practice with their families. Without donations like these, I would not be able to provide them with these types of activities.","fullyFundedDate":1766105834872,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-a-printer/9677347/","projectTitle":"Ink For A Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boudreau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7388742"},{"teacherId":9915341,"projectId":9754488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Building Language Through Dramatic Play project. When the first shipment arrived, my students were beyond excited! Almost immediately, they began creating their own rules for using the materials independently—a powerful reminder of how open-ended play builds ownership, collaboration, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nNow, students are using the costumes and dramatic play materials daily to role-play different roles, and the language pouring out during these interactions has been amazing. They are negotiating, explaining ideas, and using rich vocabulary—including math language—as they count, sort, and serve pretend food. Next, we plan to extend this play into writing by creating menus and order forms, blending imagination with early literacy skills. Thank you for making meaningful, joyful learning possible in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762128997741,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-through-dramatic-play/9754488/","projectTitle":"Building Language Through Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bostwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915341_orig.png?crop=997,997,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739391776340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915341"},{"teacherId":3560436,"projectId":9810947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom Ozobots. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have hands-on opportunities to explore coding, problem-solving, and creativity in an engaging and exciting way. The robots have sparked curiosity, collaboration, and enthusiasm, helping students build critical STEM skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' education and for believing in the power of innovative learning. Your generosity is helping to inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1762128997883,"projectUrl":"project/ozobot-coding/9810947/","projectTitle":"Ozobot Coding","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pechie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3560436_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470794059677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3560436"},{"teacherId":8548763,"projectId":9777085,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our school proudly launched its very first elementary cheer team, and the pom poms and bows you provided made that moment truly special. The students are using these new cheer supplies during practices, games, and school events as they learn basic cheer routines, teamwork, and school spirit. One memorable moment was during our first practice students worked together to learn a simple chant, waving their pom poms in unison and encouraging one another with big smiles and positive energy.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our cheer team is now building skills beyond cheerleading. Students are learning responsibility, cooperation, and confidence as they prepare for upcoming performances and school events. Our next steps include practicing routines for pep rallies and games, strengthening teamwork, and continuing to grow school spirit. Thank you for giving our students an opportunity to shine and for helping us make this milestone possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760387689204,"projectUrl":"project/cheering-for-spirit-our-first-school-ch/9777085/","projectTitle":"Cheering for Spirit: Our First School Cheer Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8548763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659554516399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8548763"},{"teacherId":9201548,"projectId":9464824,"letterContent":"On behalf of my sixth-grade students, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of social studies books, materials, and maps. As a teacher working in a low-income area, where some of my students do not get to travel outside their area, I am deeply committed to providing meaningful, globally focused learning experiences. Your contribution has significantly enriched our curriculum. The resources you provided have allowed students to engage more deeply with the world. They can understand and experience different countries, cultures, and geographic regions in ways that are both interactive and academically rigorous.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not only learning about the world, but they are also beginning to understand that although we may live in different parts of the world and experience different cultures, we all deserve respect and understanding.\r\n\r\nThe maps and reading materials have strengthened their geographic literacy, cultural awareness, and critical thinking skills. Our classroom discussions now reflect a deeper understanding of global interdependence, empathy for diverse perspectives, and curiosity about international communities. These are essential qualities in developing informed, responsible global citizens.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in education and in the future of our students. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on their learning experience. I am truly grateful for your partnership in helping young learners better understand the people and places that make up our world.","fullyFundedDate":1760461986275,"projectUrl":"project/maps-and-meaning-understanding-the-worl/9464824/","projectTitle":"Maps and Meaning: Understanding the World Through Geography","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pollock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9201548_orig.jpg?crop=793,793,x0,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692303496080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201548"},{"teacherId":7388742,"projectId":9647852,"letterContent":"My classroom has so many colorful wonderful visuals now thanks to this printer that was funded. I am able to print things out that show students exactly what things around us look like and they are so grateful for the colorful images hanging around our classroom. I've been able to print flashcards and vocabulary work for them in color ink, which are all laminated so many sets of students can enjoy them. Other teachers in the building have also been able to benefit from my project and this printer, which has been wonderful to see! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. Your support is helping the students of the future on their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1756246853570,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-printer/9647852/","projectTitle":"Colorful Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boudreau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7388742"},{"teacherId":2488950,"projectId":9757222,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed! The printer ink you helped fund has opened so many new learning opportunities for my Pre-K students. We now use printed visuals, interactive hands-on materials, and personalized communication books every day. These resources make lessons more meaningful and help my nonverbal students express themselves in ways that were not possible before.\r\nWhile many people use printers and technology at home for simple tasks, in our classroom it's a powerful teaching tool. It helps me create visual schedules, picture cards, and adapted books that meet each child's unique learning needs. My students are now more engaged, confident, and eager to participate.\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been watching my nonverbal students use their communication books to share their thoughts. One student who was once very quiet now flips through her book to \"tell\" her friends what she wants to play. Seeing her light up as others respond has been incredibly heartwarming.\r\nYour donation has truly made our classroom a more inclusive and connected place. 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