{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sonnie Hereford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":10172668,"letterContent":"I have a student that has been wanting to play our school baritone saxophone, but we needed a new mouthpiece and reeds for him to be able to play it. I told my class that woodwind materials were ordered by people in our community that want us to keep making music. The kid who has been asking about the bari saxophone saw the unopened box, cracked a smile, and said, is that what we need? He was so excited that the bari mouthpiece and reeds arrived. \r\n I had a few clarinet students that stopped participating in band because we ran out of reeds and their families do not have the ability to purchase more. Today, everyone was back participating because they had the accessories they needed to make their instrument work.","fullyFundedDate":1776434050431,"projectUrl":"project/woodwind-accessories/10172668/","projectTitle":"Woodwind Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":10426017,"projectId":10076626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School. Because of your generosity, my students received binders, pencils, pencil pouches, and sheet protectors—materials that may seem simple, but have made a powerful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of my students do not always have access to basic school supplies. Before this project was funded, some students were sharing materials or trying to keep up without the tools they needed. Now, every student has their own organized binder and supplies, which has completely changed how we function as a choir class.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments for me was watching students take ownership of their music folders for the first time. They took time to decorate their covers with their individual style, carefully placed their sheet music into protectors, organized their binders, and treated their materials with pride. That sense of ownership has carried over into rehearsals—students are more prepared, more confident, and more focused. \r\n\r\nThis semester has been a big one for our choir. My students have already performed in our Black History Month program, and they are continuing to prepare for our Spring Concert and their K–6 graduation performance. Because they now have the tools to stay organized and engaged, we've been able to spend more time developing musical skills like tone, expression, and ensemble singing instead of worrying about missing or damaged music.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide supplies—it created equity in my classroom. Every student now has what they need to be successful, and that has allowed them to fully participate in the joy of making music together.\r\n\r\nI am especially grateful for how quickly this project was funded and fulfilled. In less than two weeks, my students went from lacking basic materials to being fully equipped and ready to learn. That immediate impact was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students, in music education, and in our school community. Your generosity is helping these students grow not only as musicians, but as confident and prepared learners. \r\n\r\nAnd, as a side note, I am personally thankful to you for helping make my very first semester of teaching a successful one. I came into this new chapter of life with a bit of uncertainty (and honestly, fear!) about how to provide ALL my students with what they need to succeed in class, but you have put my mind at ease and restored my faith in humanity!","fullyFundedDate":1770381190688,"projectUrl":"project/choir-success/10076626/","projectTitle":"Choir Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Udas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10426017_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775921110580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426017"},{"teacherId":9545150,"projectId":9559026,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom feels a little more like home. When the bean bag chairs arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. During independent reading time, those cozy spots quickly became the most popular place in the room. For many of my students, having a comfortable place to sit while reading makes a big difference. It helps them slow down, relax, and truly enjoy getting lost in a good book.\r\n\r\nThe laminating pouches and additional supplies you provided have also made a huge impact on our daily learning. They allow me to create hands-on materials that last, so students can use them again and again in literacy centers, small groups, and interactive lessons. My students love working with these durable materials, and it keeps them engaged and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that people they may never meet truly care about their education and their success. That message is powerful. Thank you for believing in our classroom, investing in our students, and helping us create a space where learning feels joyful, comfortable, and inspiring every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759285482613,"projectUrl":"project/strengthen-our-classroom/9559026/","projectTitle":"Strengthen Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rainwater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9545150_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756375281981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9545150"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":9904382,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with a binder, dividers, and labels. When my classes change and I get a new group of students, I will have enough binders to give to my students on the very first day of class. It also makes a positive impact on their attitude for learning when my students see their name on the front of their brand new binder. My students are much more likely to put forth an effort to learn when they start the course with the needed materials. \r\n Something as simple as an organized binder sets the tone for success. My students can thrive and learn because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1767075755993,"projectUrl":"project/binders-for-band-class/9904382/","projectTitle":"Binders for Band Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":9864631,"letterContent":"Thank you for the beginning band books. I have a consumable book for every school owned instrument now. When my classes change, and I get a new group of students, we will start the very first day with books. \r\n Having the books on the first day makes a big difference in their foundational skills for band. My students who need financial support to be in band have the same opportunity to learn at the beginning as everyone else. Having a book also makes a positive impact on their attitude towards learning. I put the child's name on their book and they have such pride in using their book because it is something that they can call their own.","fullyFundedDate":1764690366105,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-band-books/9864631/","projectTitle":"Beginning Band Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":9477685,"letterContent":"When I started class today, I asked for a few students to go run an errand. My students had no idea what the errand was for other than to go get a box in the office that was too big for me to carry on my own down to our rehearsal space. I could hear my students who were carrying down the box from the hallway filled with excitement. They were telling me we got new stands all the way from the hallway. My students were excited to say the least. We reassigned stand numbers today, and everyone has a working and functional stand. We retired the ones that served us well, but it was time for it be replaced. No one is sharing a stand anymore, which is important for beginner musicians.\r\n I am excited to have concert music that is skill appropriate for my students. My students have much more success in class when they have music that they enjoy and can play. The next month I will be learning the new music and studying the scores so I can provide a great experience for my students. I know this will be the best spring concert I have ever conducted because we have what we need. I am thankful for all of the donors that help my students be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1760693782276,"projectUrl":"project/stands-and-tunes/9477685/","projectTitle":"Stands and Tunes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":9274529,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the materials needed to help us have a great start in beginning band. I was able to replace broken mouthpieces this week for my clarinets and saxophones. I had clarinet and saxophone students that were playing on a school owned instrument with a chipped mouthpiece. It was causing the students to make squeaks. I handed the students the new mouthpieces and the children's faces lit up the room. I was also able to assign out more instruments as I had a few clarinet and saxophones that I could assign out, but were missing a mouthpiece. All of my brass instrument mouthpieces are able to be cleaned when needed now due to the cleaner spray. Your donation makes a difference in the experience my students have in band class.","fullyFundedDate":1746544409307,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-mouthpieces-for-beginning-band/9274529/","projectTitle":"Fresh Mouthpieces for Beginning Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":9249399,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving band books to my students. All of my students are able to see a music book and can participate in class because of your donation. I do not have students that are left out of learning because their family could not buy a method book for their instrument. \r\n I put the books in the lockers today for students who were in need of a book. The students were excited to put their name on their book, but most importantly, the students who received a book were able to have the same materials as their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1750694312620,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-band/9249399/","projectTitle":"Books for Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"},{"teacherId":1030714,"projectId":9268028,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in my students! Every child has a band binder and sheet protectors for band class. The binders also go to the stage with us for performances and are going to look professional on the stage. The impact of having organized materials and music for band increases student time on task and achievement outcomes. Student behavior is much better when we have what we need to succeed. The participation rate in class is much higher when all students have the necessary materials, and due to your donation, we do. I cannot wait to see my new group of students thrive this year.","fullyFundedDate":1746471506680,"projectUrl":"project/band-binders/9268028/","projectTitle":"Band Binders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1030714_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761761810470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-black"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_122877","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":548,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":64,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":85.4,"schoolId":122877,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sonnie Hereford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sonnie Hereford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alabama/huntsville-city-school-district/sonnie-hereford-elementary-school/122877"}