{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Santiago Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9898251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! We are so excited to have these classroom goodies! Today we made birthday circles for one of our classmates, and having the skewers for their birthday circle made a huge difference! For our winter party, we made melting bead keychains, and it was so nice to have the extra colors all organized and ready to go! We used the small cups to hold our Bingo Skittles, and everyone enjoyed having a tasty treat as they played.\r\nWhile the items in this project may seem like \"small\" things, they have a big impact on our classroom! We are able to run activities smoothly, and that makes a huge difference!\r\nHappy Holidays and may your 2026 be filled with joy!","fullyFundedDate":1763597075161,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-goodies/9898251/","projectTitle":"Classroom Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9470502,"letterContent":"What a fun, fun, fun day! For the last few weeks, our 2nd grade classrooms have been filled with the sounds of winter. Whether it is the sleigh bells ringing or Frosty coming to life one day, our students have been having so much fun singing as they prepare of our concert. \r\nFinally, this afternoon we had our Winter Wonderland performance. Our students were soooooooo excited to perform for their families, and our multipurpose room was packed! The pom poms and jingle bells helped bring our performance to life! Our walls were decorated with student art, and everyone had a blast!\r\nThank you for making our parent performance so special. We appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755986287730,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wonderland-performance/9470502/","projectTitle":"Winter Wonderland Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":9887911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with new Squishy Circuits supplies! Your generosity brings hands-on exploration to life for our students. With these materials, they'll learn how electricity works by building glowing, buzzing, creative circuits using conductive dough—an experience that is both exciting and accessible for every learner.\r\n\r\nThese supplies turn abstract STEM concepts into something students can touch, shape, and experiment with. Already, they're imagining what they'll create next: light-up creatures, spinning machines, and circuits that help them understand cause and effect in real time.\r\n\r\nYour support means our students can learn through play, discovery, and curiosity. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in the power of hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1763575706834,"projectUrl":"project/conductive-creations/9887911/","projectTitle":"Conductive Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muncy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919091_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762734929522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicamuncy"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":9894132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Bambu Labs 3D printer project! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to an incredible tool that will spark creativity, deepen problem-solving skills, and bring their ideas to life in ways that were never before possible.\r\n\r\nWith this new printer, students will design and produce their own prototypes, engineer solutions to real-world challenges, and explore STEM concepts through hands-on experimentation. From custom tools to artistic creations, the possibilities are endless—and each print represents a moment of learning, pride, and empowerment.\r\n\r\nYour donation does more than provide equipment; it sends a powerful message to our students that their ideas matter and that their dreams are worth investing in. We are truly grateful for your support, your belief in our classroom, and your commitment to helping students discover what they are capable of.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this exciting opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763575830070,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-in-a-3d-world/9894132/","projectTitle":"3D Printing in a 3D World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muncy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919091_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762734929522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicamuncy"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":9861113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Innovation Lab project! Your generosity helps keep our creative space stocked with essential maker supplies like PLA filament, Play-Doh, and LED lights. These materials may seem simple, but in the hands of our students, they become tools for imagination, discovery, and joyful learning.\r\n\r\nAs Mary Poppins said, \"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.\" Thanks to you, our students get to experience that fun every day—designing 3D-printed inventions, experimenting with illuminated circuits, and prototyping their ideas through hands-on play. Your support ensures that creativity can flourish and that every student has the chance to explore, build, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of joyful creation.","fullyFundedDate":1761932766011,"projectUrl":"project/a-bag-full-of-possibilities/9861113/","projectTitle":"A Bag Full of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muncy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919091_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762734929522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicamuncy"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":9762097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Edison V3 robots project! Your support allows our students to continue exploring coding, robotics, and real-world problem-solving in exciting, hands-on ways, with current and updated technology. The new robots and charging hubs will keep our learning running smoothly and open the door to more creativity and collaboration than ever before. No more batteries needing to be changed mid-class!\r\n\r\nWe're truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students' potential!","fullyFundedDate":1758901088181,"projectUrl":"project/meet-the-new-edison/9762097/","projectTitle":"Meet the New Edison","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muncy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919091_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762734929522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicamuncy"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9916920,"letterContent":"The timing of this project was perfect! Just this week we handed out our Inchy tokens for September and October. Our Pre-K students were so excited to have Elephant and Piggie and Pigeon as choices! When they saw the books, their eyes got big and they asked if they could get one of them. I had fun passing Inchy all day long and seeing how quickly the books disappeared! \r\nIt is so important for our youngest learners to build confidence with their reading, and the books help them do just that. We are so grateful for your generosity and are thrilled to provide these books for our Pre-K students!","fullyFundedDate":1764170000692,"projectUrl":"project/inchy-books-for-pre-k-students/9916920/","projectTitle":"Inchy Books for Pre-K Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":1585459,"projectId":9717980,"letterContent":"We appreciate your generosity and commitment to making the 4th graders in my classroom aware of financial literacy. When we read the stories in the book Financial Literacy for Kids: 20 Original Stories to Learn How to Control and Grow Your Money, our classroom conversations reveal where students are in their journey to becoming financially aware citizens. For instance, we discuss the differences between \"Wants\" and \"Needs\" of ten year olds. It is always fascinating to see kids develop an understanding of finances through classroom discussions and conversations with their peers. We are grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758172745546,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-financial-literacy/9717980/","projectTitle":"Books for Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morikawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morikawa"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9819669,"letterContent":"Graphic novels are a big deal with the students at my school. They devour them! Our graphic novels barely stay on the shelves. Every time we go to library, I have students who are disappointed that their favorite graphic novel is already checked out. We have books that have holds with several people on them, and my students feel as if they are never making it to the top of the list!\r\n\r\nThis project change that! I wish you could have been in the library with me when my students realized how many Cat Wad books this project has! Not only that, but it has many more of their favorites. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us fill our library with books that our students want to read! These books lead to great conversations, and to our students bonding over books!","fullyFundedDate":1761841829422,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-compassion-2/9819669/","projectTitle":"Books and Compassion (2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9788617,"letterContent":"This project has been so great for our students! They have LOVED the titles we selected for Inchy. There was a little bit of something for everyone in this project. Our graphic novel fans love The Investigators and Baby Sitter's Club. These two series are some our students favorites! Our fantasy readers were excited about Wings of Fire and the Warriors. Cats and dragons are two very popular animals. \r\nMy favorite part of this project has been listening to the conversations our students are having. They are checking in with each other, and connecting with new friends through the language of books. There is nothing more exciting than seeing students connect through a love of reading. \r\nWe are so appreciative of the difference you are making for our students! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760463809088,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-compassion/9788617/","projectTitle":"Books and Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9721255,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible! I love to see my students express their personalities through our projects, and they like to have something tangible to feel proud of.\r\nMaking mugs is one of my favorite activities. My students are always so surprised to see the final product. These mugs become family favorites and my students often tell me that they use them throughout the day.\r\nI appreciate your support of our classroom and the difference you are making in for my students every day!","fullyFundedDate":1759078744711,"projectUrl":"project/mugs-and-stickers/9721255/","projectTitle":"Mugs and Stickers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":9784824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Geemo compassion-building project. Your generosity is helping students learn how to connect, collaborate, and care for one another through hands-on play. These simple magnetic toys create powerful moments—students practice empathy, problem-solving, and teamwork as they build together.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom now has a tool that turns play into meaningful social-emotional learning. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and for believing in the importance of helping children grow not just academically, but as compassionate human beings.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761156011658,"projectUrl":"project/gimme-geemo/9784824/","projectTitle":"Gimme Geemo!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muncy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919091_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762734929522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicamuncy"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46027","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":236,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":13,"percentAsian":65,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.2,"schoolId":46027,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Santiago Hills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Santiago Hills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/irvine-unified-school-district/santiago-hills-elementary-school/46027"}