{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10309708,"projectId":9820979,"letterContent":"My students use the sensory items daily. Each child has a sensory bar on their desk name tag. The sensory center items are used during our choice time and are in a rotation, to allow variety of choice and more students being able to use them. \r\n\r\nWhen the box arrived, there was so much excitement, it felt like Christmas. Unboxing was so much fun. Each new item coming out of the box created a new wave of excitement in the room. \r\n\r\nThere is always need for replacement items, and we definitely could use more sensory center items. Students like these centers the best in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762197537582,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-classroom/9820979/","projectTitle":"Sensory Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Savage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10309708_orig.jpg?crop=687,687,x498,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761089464673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309708"},{"teacherId":3170519,"projectId":9761820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our sensory support for preschoolers project!\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to have access to an amazing new space in our preschool classroom dedicated to support their sensory needs. They loved exploring the equipment when it arrived!\r\n\r\nOne of my students self-regulates by spinning. The swing quickly became a tool that he used at preschool when needed. Having access to this in the classroom was beneficial as he didn't have to transition to another location to have his needs met. Other students also frequently used the swing to help to provide sensory input and to promote self-regulation. \r\n\r\nMy students benefited by being able to climb up a climber and safely jump and land onto the new crash pad. The trampoline and spining discs also quickly became favorites! \r\n\r\nThe equipment that you provided has enhanced our program and has helped my students work on their goals. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760133796252,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-support-for-super-preschoolers/9761820/","projectTitle":"Sensory Support for Super Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3170519_orig.png?crop=956,956,x300,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758907080366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-waitman"},{"teacherId":2132676,"projectId":9857676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom snacks project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nFor many students, these snacks make a real difference—easing hunger, improving concentration, and creating a more positive learning environment. Your kindness shows my students that there are people who truly care about their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and the impact you've made in our classroom. Thank you for helping our students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1762197537552,"projectUrl":"project/finding-calm-in-the-classroom-tools-for/9857676/","projectTitle":"Finding Calm in the Classroom: Tools for Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2132676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597302361598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crystalbrown"},{"teacherId":2132676,"projectId":9753807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Because of you, my third-grade students now have access to daily snacks that make a real difference in their learning and well-being.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to school hungry or begin to lose focus as the day goes on. Thanks to your kindness, snack time has become a moment of relief and renewed energy. Students are more focused during lessons, better able to participate in discussions, and more motivated to complete their work. A simple snack has helped them stay engaged and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the snacks have had a positive impact on our classroom community. Snack time encourages responsibility, sharing, and kindness. It also helps create a calm and supportive environment where students feel cared for and valued.\r\n\r\nYour donation may seem small, but to my students it means feeling seen, supported, and ready to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students learn with full stomachs and full hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1760133796364,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-growing-minds-with-healthy-snack/9753807/","projectTitle":"Fueling Growing Minds With Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2132676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597302361598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crystalbrown"},{"teacherId":9631007,"projectId":9708536,"letterContent":"The classroom is an ocean of calm. The flexible seating, extrinsic reinforcement, and snacks have given us a boost in morale. They have provided some great ways of managing our big emotions in the classroom. The prizes have given my little learners something to look forward to on Fridays. They truly enjoy the bean bags, and our new mailbox system has given us a great way to stay organized! We have truly been blessed by your donations to the Lions den, and every day with your contributions, we move toward an improved emotional equilibrium.","fullyFundedDate":1760133795920,"projectUrl":"project/from-meltdown-to-mindfulness/9708536/","projectTitle":"From Meltdown to Mindfulness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631007"},{"teacherId":3223119,"projectId":9856361,"letterContent":"We know that children today need more time for structured and unstructured play outside. Our goal is to give students as many opportunities as possible to be away from screens and be moving their bodies. \r\nThanks to your donation, we have a great collection of items to use outside on our playground during recess. Students have balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, chalk, and other play equipment to use individually or with friends in cooperative ways. \r\nOur hope is to keep kids engaged in physical activity for the entirety of their recess through a variety of activities and your generous donations have helped make that possible. \r\nThank you for always supporting the students at our school. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762197538156,"projectUrl":"project/get-out-and-play/9856361/","projectTitle":"Get Out and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3223119_orig.jpg?crop=638,638,x71,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641946870654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3223119"},{"teacherId":5902653,"projectId":9330557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that truly capture their imaginations. These new books are already making a meaningful difference—students are excited to explore new stories, discover new worlds, and build a stronger love for reading each day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution doesn't just fill our shelves; it fills our classroom with curiosity, motivation, and joy. Students who once struggled to stay focused are now eagerly flipping through pages, discussing characters, and asking for more time to read. These books will keep them engaged, challenged, and inspired throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their growth and helping us create a vibrant reading community. Your impact will be felt in every story they read and every skill they gain.","fullyFundedDate":1754767475311,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-for-english-learners/9330557/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books For English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5902653_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753466281407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-greva"},{"teacherId":9136106,"projectId":9755684,"letterContent":"Your donation brought kinetic sand, Magna-Tiles, and other creative learning toys into our classroom, and the impact was truly incredible. These materials immediately transformed our learning environment by giving my kindergarteners hands-on tools that invited them to explore, experiment, and imagine. Students who were hesitant to participate suddenly became engaged, confidently building structures, creating scenes, and sharing their ideas. The sensory materials, especially the kinetic sand, helped students regulate their emotions, practice fine-motor skills, and stay focused during centers.\r\n\r\nMagna-Tiles and building toys sparked collaboration and problem-solving in ways I hadn't seen before. Students worked together to design towers, bridges, and imaginative creations, naturally practicing communication, teamwork, and perseverance. Children who rarely interacted with one another began forming connections through play, and those who typically struggled with confidence found pride in their creations.\r\n\r\nThe positive effects of those resources are still felt today. They helped create a classroom culture where creativity, curiosity, and hands-on exploration are celebrated. The success of that project is a big part of why I'm so passionate about continuing to bring meaningful, open-ended materials into our learning space—because I've seen firsthand how donors' generosity can spark joy, growth, and lasting change for young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760133795893,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sensation/9755684/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sensation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9136106_orig.jpg?crop=1004,1004,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757862074447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9136106"},{"teacherId":2132676,"projectId":9665179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Tummies Full, Minds Focused!\" Because of your kindness, my third graders now have the snacks they need to stay energized, focused, and ready to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nBefore our project was funded, many of my students lost focus and the ability to concentrate, as the day went on. It's hard for an eight-year-old to focus on reading or math when they are hungry. Thanks to you, that's no longer a daily challenge. With your help, we now have healthy snacks that keep everyone's tummies full and their minds sharp.\r\n\r\nThe change in our classroom has been amazing! Students are more engaged, eager to participate, and better able to complete their work. They've also learned about gratitude and community—understanding that people they've never even met cared enough to help them learn and grow.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than just food—you've given my students confidence, comfort, and the ability to focus on what truly matters: learning. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of full tummies and focused minds.","fullyFundedDate":1757362103482,"projectUrl":"project/tummies-full-minds-focused/9665179/","projectTitle":"Tummies Full, Minds Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2132676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597302361598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crystalbrown"},{"teacherId":2132676,"projectId":9530745,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation to our classroom! Thanks to your support, our students now have access to healthy, energizing snacks that help them stay focused and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, many of my students struggled with hunger and low energy, especially during our longer lessons and after recess. It was hard to concentrate when their stomachs were growling. Now, with the snacks you helped provide, I've seen such a positive change—students are more alert, more engaged, and better able to participate in discussions and activities.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has also become a place where students feel cared for and supported. Having these snacks available has helped build a stronger sense of community. Students share, remind each other to grab something when they're hungry, and have learned the importance of taking care of themselves and one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' well-being and helping them succeed both academically and emotionally. Your generosity didn't just fill their tummies—it filled our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1755631989404,"projectUrl":"project/morning-bins/9530745/","projectTitle":"Morning Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2132676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597302361598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crystalbrown"},{"teacherId":9136106,"projectId":9488339,"letterContent":"DonorsChoose has had a wonderful impact on my kindergarten classroom. Thanks to the STEM toys we received, my students are able to be creative and interactive during their learning. They love using their imagination as they build, explore, and experiment with these new materials.\r\n\r\nThese toys have opened up opportunities for my students to learn in ways they have never experienced before. At our low-income school, many children do not have access to these kinds of resources at home. The materials have broadened their ability to discover new concepts, solve problems, and work together while having fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of DonorsChoose and the donors who supported our project, my students now get to experience hands-on learning every day. These resources have sparked curiosity and excitement in our classroom, and they are helping to build a strong foundation for future learning. I am so grateful for the chance to provide my students with tools that encourage creativity, imagination, and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1755708820740,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-supplies-for-young-learner/9488339/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow: Supplies for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9136106_orig.jpg?crop=1004,1004,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757862074447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9136106"},{"teacherId":9136106,"projectId":8772900,"letterContent":"DonorsChoose has made a big difference in my 5th grade classroom. Because of their support, our students now have snacks to help them stay focused and energized throughout the day. 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