{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William H Hunter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4785839,"projectId":9817819,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity! When the shipment for \"Warmth and Rewards: Essential Winter Gear for K-8 Scholars\" arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious. My students' faces lit up as we unpacked the boxes filled with cozy mittens, warm hats, and colorful, funky socks. They couldn't wait to try everything on, and the room was instantly filled with smiles as they showed off their favorite sock patterns to one another.\r\n\r\nThese essential winter items and rewards have made a world of difference in our daily routine. We recently put our new gear to use for a very special milestone: our winter field trip! In the photos I've shared, you can see our scholars rocking their funky socks and bundled up in their cozy hats and mittens, standing proud alongside our special guest dressed like Santa Claus. Thanks to your support, not a single student had to worry about being cold during our outdoor departure. Having these essential items ready to go meant every child felt cared for, warm, and fully prepared to enjoy the day without distraction.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these winter essentials will continue to support our scholars as the colder months progress. Beyond keeping them warm during outdoor recess and travel to and from school, we are using these items as part of our school-wide positive behavior and goal-setting rewards program. Students will continue working hard to earn these cozy incentives as they meet their academic and social-emotional milestones. Your kindness provided far more than just winter gear—you gave our students comfort, dignity, and a joyful reason to celebrate their hard work. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1762899558670,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-and-rewards-essential-winter-gea/9817819/","projectTitle":"Warmth and Rewards: Essential Winter Gear for K-8 Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Focht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4785839_orig.png?crop=273,273,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617994281395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/expressivelysped"},{"teacherId":4785839,"projectId":9817794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! When the boxes arrived, my students were so excited to see all the bright, new materials. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked the Velcro strips, task cards, and visual icons, and they immediately wanted to know how we were going to use them in our room.\r\n\r\nWe put these resources to work right away by creating custom \"First-Then\" visual boards and interactive break cards tailored to each student's unique learning needs. During a recent structured literacy lesson, one of my students who typically struggles with transitions was feeling overwhelmed. Instead of experiencing frustration, he was able to independently hand me his new Velcro \"Break Card,\" take a quick brain break, and then return to his task using his \"First-Then\" board as a clear guide. Having these hands-on, tactile tools gives my students a voice and empowers them to express their needs and navigate their daily routines with confidence.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next step is to expand these visual supports across all our daily instructional blocks and coaching routines. We will be building personalized task schedules for independent work stations and self-regulation binders that students can take with them throughout the school day. Your support has transformed our classroom environment into a more structured, accessible, and supportive place for every learner to thrive. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1769997615873,"projectUrl":"project/visual-vitality-velcro-volumes-and-ve/9817794/","projectTitle":"Visual Vitality: Velcro, Volumes, and Versatile Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Focht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4785839_orig.png?crop=273,273,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617994281395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/expressivelysped"},{"teacherId":8704923,"projectId":9492902,"letterContent":"This project helped build my classroom into the incredible space it is today. The students loved having new materials for themselves, seeing our room transform into a community, and experiencing all the amazing projects made possible by your donations. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Working in a poverty-stricken neighborhood comes with many challenges outside of the classroom, and having the support the stock and supply my classroom takes a huge weight off my shoulders and the shoulders of our students. It allows our kids to come to school with nothing to worry about other than their learning, they get to leave it all at the door and find safety and security within our walls. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1753891495475,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-classroom-supply/9492902/","projectTitle":"Life Skills Classroom Supply","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8704923_orig.jpg?crop=1014,1014,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668696797230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8704923"},{"teacherId":8704923,"projectId":9415864,"letterContent":"This project helped build my classroom into the incredible space it is today. The students loved having new materials for themselves, seeing our room transform into a community, and experiencing all the amazing projects made possible by your donations. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Working in a poverty-stricken neighborhood comes with many challenges outside of the classroom, and having the support the stock and supply my classroom takes a huge weight off my shoulders and the shoulders of our students. It allows our kids to come to school with nothing to worry about other than their learning, they get to leave it all at the door and find safety and security within our walls. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1753751052495,"projectUrl":"project/2025-2026-life-skills-classroom/9415864/","projectTitle":"2025-2026 Life Skills Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8704923_orig.jpg?crop=1014,1014,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668696797230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8704923"},{"teacherId":10480031,"projectId":10198341,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our Growing Minds Through Outdoor STEM Exploration project a reality! Because of your generosity, my Pre-K students have been able to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in exciting, hands-on ways outside the classroom. The moment they saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to investigate, build, observe, and ask questions about the world around them.\r\n\r\nWe have already used the resources during outdoor exploration activities where students worked together to observe nature, compare objects, solve simple engineering challenges, and practice early science skills through play. Watching their curiosity grow as they discovered new things and shared their ideas with classmates has been incredibly rewarding. These experiences have strengthened their confidence, teamwork, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, we will use these materials to explore seasonal changes, weather, plants, insects, and other STEM-focused investigations. Your support has created opportunities for meaningful, hands-on learning that my students will remember long after this school year. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping inspire a lifelong love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778188830553,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-through-outdoor-stem-explo/10198341/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds Through Outdoor STEM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10480031_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x416,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785196051140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10480031"},{"teacherId":6024069,"projectId":9971244,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations. Our school pantry now has the ability to feed hungry children. Your donation will enable students to shift their focus from hunger to academic lessons. You have made a dramatic difference in the education of our students. Thank you!\r\n\r\nWith your support, we are making strides in combatting childhood hunger at our school. Every granola bar, applesauce pouch, and fruit cup makes a difference in the day and life of a child. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1772550488395,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9971244/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6024069"},{"teacherId":6024069,"projectId":9909522,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation of sneakers for our school. Many of our students come to us with great needs. Your generosity has allowed some of our neediest students to enjoy the simple childhood joy of running and playing. You have added laughter to our playground and gymnasium! Thank you.\r\n\r\nBy contributing to our project, you brought sneakers to tired feet, happiness to our students, and laughter to our school. Thank you so very much for your generosity and kindness. You have made a positive difference in the lives of children.","fullyFundedDate":1766520611817,"projectUrl":"project/run-like-the-wind/9909522/","projectTitle":"Run Like the Wind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6024069"},{"teacherId":6024069,"projectId":9745582,"letterContent":"Thank you so very, very much for your generous donations. They have made a world of difference! Our students are now able to visit the Care Closet and easily receive much needed personal items that were once unattainable. Your kindness provides the opportunity for students to turn their attention from basic needs to learning. That impact dramatically improves their chances for success. \r\n\r\nBy donating these items, you have enabled our students to feel seen, heard, and valued. You have donated so much more that personal items. You have provided a chance for self confidence to grow. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762616383560,"projectUrl":"project/meet-basic-needs-to-foster-learning/9745582/","projectTitle":"Meet Basic Needs to Foster Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6024069"},{"teacherId":6024069,"projectId":9416915,"letterContent":"Thank you so very, very much for your generous donation. Your kindness has provided many personal care items to our Care Closet: deodorant, chapstick, period products, tissues, and warm gloves. When basic needs are met, students can focus on the very important task of learning. You made this possible! Thank you.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing our school community with much needed supplies to boost self confidence and learning. Your generosity has made a huge difference to our students and our community.","fullyFundedDate":1756687098034,"projectUrl":"project/needs-before-learning/9416915/","projectTitle":"Needs Before Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6024069"},{"teacherId":4785839,"projectId":9697544,"letterContent":"Your generous support made our recent School-Wide Parade a tremendous success and a wonderfully memorable, safe Halloween celebration for all our students! The candy you provided was used as the highly anticipated reward, ensuring that every student who enthusiastically participated—showing off their creative costumes while parading safely through the halls—received a well-deserved treat. Witnessing the students' pure joy was the highlight of the day; their eyes lit up when they saw the colorful rewards, validating their excitement and excellent school-wide behavior. This celebration fostered an immediate and tangible sense of community, fun, and school spirit that reinforced that their enthusiasm and positive efforts are celebrated.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the positive energy from this celebration to dive into our next academic projects. The feeling of success and reward generated by the parade has created a more positive and engaged classroom atmosphere, ready to tackle upcoming long-term assignments and collaborative lessons. Thank you for giving our students a memorable, equitable, and secure way to celebrate, and for helping us cultivate a warm school culture where positive behavior and student happiness are celebrated throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1758292807334,"projectUrl":"project/candy-for-the-character-parade/9697544/","projectTitle":"Candy for the \"Character Parade\"","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Focht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4785839_orig.png?crop=273,273,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617994281395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/expressivelysped"},{"teacherId":4785839,"projectId":9502320,"letterContent":"Thank you! From the bottom of our hearts, we are so incredibly grateful that you chose to support our project, \"Supplies for a Sanitary Classroom.\" Your generosity has provided more than just soap and wipes—you have created a foundation of health, security, and focus that is absolutely vital for our special education students.\r\n\r\nThe Immediate Impact: Health as a Foundation for Learning\r\nFor our students, many of whom require a highly structured and predictable environment to regulate their emotions and attention, a clean and safe classroom is a non-negotiable component of effective instruction. By minimizing germs and reducing the likelihood of illness, you have minimized student absences and maximized the time they spend receiving Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Our students know that our classroom is a secure space, and knowing their health is protected is a silent, but powerful, calming factor.\r\n\r\nWhen the massive box of supplies arrived, the students were filled with relief and pride. Seeing the huge bottle of hand sanitizer and the stack of brightly labeled cleaning wipes, they didn't just see cleaning products; they saw their needs being taken seriously. We used the moment as a lesson on community responsibility: the materials weren't just for me, but for them to manage their own health. Now, they independently grab a wipe after a sensory break or remind each other to wash hands before using shared manipulatives. It's a key life skill development moment, made possible by you.","fullyFundedDate":1753832044661,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-sanitary-classroom/9502320/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Sanitary Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Focht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4785839_orig.png?crop=273,273,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617994281395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/expressivelysped"},{"teacherId":4785839,"projectId":9502287,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for completely funding our project, \"Snacks for Successful Learning!\" Your generosity has truly removed a significant, yet often overlooked, barrier to education, allowing our special education students to focus on specially designed instruction rather than hunger.\r\n\r\nDescribing the Impact: Fueling Focus and Learning\r\nThe impact of having these resources readily available has been immediate and powerful.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources every single morning. Many of our students are traveling long distances to school and need time to regulate before beginning academic work. We incorporate a snack and hydration break during our 15-minute IEP goal review session at the start of the day. This simple ritual, fueled by your donations, stabilizes blood sugar and significantly lowers anxiety.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that illustrates this impact happened just this week: We were working on a complex multi-step problem that required high focus. I noticed one student, \"Sarah,\" beginning to exhibit frustration and repetitive behaviors. Instead of a redirection, I simply handed her a granola bar and a water bottle. Within five minutes, she was calm, regulated, and able to successfully complete the final two steps of the problem. This shows the immediate, concrete value of your contribution to both behavioral and academic success.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when they first saw the bin of snacks was priceless—pure joy and relief! They instantly recognized the routine and knew that their basic needs were being met, fostering a sense of security and trust in the classroom environment. Knowing that they can count on this essential support has completely changed the tone of our mornings.\r\n\r\nNext Steps for Successful Learning\r\nMoving forward, the steady availability of \"brain food\" allows us to increase the intensity of our Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) sessions. Our next step is to use this renewed focus and energy to tackle the more rigorous sections of our curriculum, particularly applying those multi-step math and writing skills.\r\n\r\nWe are currently launching a project focused on Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and the stable environment created by your generosity will be key to helping students practice self-regulation and maintain the sustained attention necessary for this work. Your donation hasn't just provided food; it has provided the foundation for successful learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and making their daily achievements possible!","fullyFundedDate":1754099824484,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-successful-learning/9502287/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Successful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Focht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4785839_orig.png?crop=273,273,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617994281395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/expressivelysped"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90843","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":414,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":90843,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about William H Hunter Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"William H Hunter Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/william-h-hunter-elementary-school/90843"}