{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alexander Hamilton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2899256,"projectId":10387435,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with the new computer speakers. They may seem like a simple addition, but they have already made a noticeable difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe use videos, presentations, music, and other digital resources as part of our lessons, and having clear, reliable sound makes it much easier for my students to follow along. Before having the speakers, there were times when students in the back of the room had difficulty hearing, and I would have to stop the lesson to adjust the volume or repeat what was being said. Now, everyone can hear much more clearly, which helps us keep the lesson moving.\r\n\r\nThe students were especially excited when they first heard the speakers. Of course, the first thing they wanted to know was how loud they could go! Once we got past that, they quickly realized how much better they could hear videos and other activities. They especially enjoy using them when we incorporate music or videos into our lessons.\r\n\r\nI have noticed that some of my students who have a harder time staying focused during whole-class lessons are more engaged when we use videos or other multimedia. Being able to clearly hear the information helps them follow along and stay connected to the lesson. I have also seen students who normally sit quietly become more involved when we use music or an interactive video.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was seeing the students react when we first used the speakers for a classroom activity. They immediately noticed the difference and started commenting on how much clearer everything sounded. It was a small change, but it made the lesson feel different and more engaging for them.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our classroom a better place to learn. Your donation of the computer speakers is something we will use throughout the year, and I am grateful that our students have this resource.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1784562995839,"projectUrl":"project/one-speaker-set-endless-learning/10387435/","projectTitle":"One Speaker Set, Endless Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Denila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2899256"},{"teacherId":2899256,"projectId":10340740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our 5th grade classroom with a new color printer! We are very grateful for your generosity and for thinking about what our students need in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe printer has been a great addition to our classroom. We use it for projects, activities, maps, pictures, student work, and other materials that support our lessons. Being able to print in color makes a difference, especially when we are working on something that students need to see and interact with. It also makes it easier for me to prepare materials without having to find another place to print them.\r\n\r\nThe students were immediately excited about the printer. They love seeing their work come out in color, and it gives them a sense of pride when they can hold a finished project in their hands. I have already heard students asking, \"Can we print this in color?\" It is a small thing, but it gets them excited about what they are creating.\r\n\r\nOur more artistic and creative students have especially enjoyed it. They like adding pictures, designs, and color to their projects and then seeing the final product. I have also noticed that some students who don't always get excited about school assignments are more interested when they have an opportunity to create something and see it printed.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I appreciate having another tool that makes our classroom a little more engaging. The printer is something we will use throughout the year, and I know our students will continue finding new ways to use it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and our students. We truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1784298674723,"projectUrl":"project/a-splash-of-color-for-student-success/10340740/","projectTitle":"A Splash of Color for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Denila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2899256"},{"teacherId":9115932,"projectId":9523691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new additions to our classroom library. My students were thrilled when the materials arrived. The wooden bench cubby is used daily by my students. Your donated books, Alpert & Friends, The Day the Crayons Came Home School's First Day of School, Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth, The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! have become read aloud favorites. \r\n\r\nWe enjoy using the magnetic tiles with phonics, reading manipulatives, uppercase tactile sandpaper letters during our small group instruction. I appreciate your kindness, thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1754938163054,"projectUrl":"project/reading-brings-us-joy/9523691/","projectTitle":"Reading Brings Us Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9115932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719869433242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115932"},{"teacherId":9115932,"projectId":9718096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my classroom storage cabinets. We have been able to safely store our notebooks, textbooks, math tools, classroom supplies, and board games in cabinets. This has allowed us to keep classroom supplies and materials out of sight when not in use, reducing distractions to our students. \r\n\r\nMy students are responsible for organizing their supplies when they are done using them. Having a designated space for our supplies makes it easy for our little learners to clean up. I appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1762445620937,"projectUrl":"project/smart-storage-solutions/9718096/","projectTitle":"Smart Storage Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9115932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719869433242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115932"},{"teacherId":9115932,"projectId":9578805,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled they heard our project got funded and even more excited when their favorite snacks arrived in the mail! The fruit snacks, bunny crackers, Gogo squeeze, fruit bars, and graham crackers made perfect afternoon snacks for our little learners.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating healthy snacks to my class. Having snacks available in the classroom for whomever needed or wanted them was a blessing. You've made a positive impact in my classroom and I'm very grateful for your generous contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1756088553312,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks/9578805/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9115932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719869433242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115932"},{"teacherId":9115932,"projectId":9578737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. My students and I greatly appreciate it. My class was ecstatic when they saw the community building games and resources.\r\n\r\nMy students use the stacking rocks, Legos, and Magnet Tiles, Connect 4, and the other games at least once a week. These resources not only provide fine motor practice for my students but have also supported in building their social and emotional skills. My goal for this project is to continue building community amongst my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757691000333,"projectUrl":"project/community-building/9578737/","projectTitle":"Community Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9115932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719869433242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115932"},{"teacherId":4550185,"projectId":9608673,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations my students have been able to use our new recess equipment everyday since we received our items. Our grass field has been off limits since the start of the year, so we desperately needed playground equipment to use on the blacktop. They were so surprised and excited to get old favorites and learn new games with equipment they've never used before. My class especially enjoyed the double Dutch jump ropes, the jumpsies, the Velcro balls and mitts, and the tic tac toe ball toss. \r\n\r\nWe are scheduled to have our grass field open in the near future, but the students have already asked if they can play with equipment there too. Of course, it is a YES! They're thrilled to have a variety of games to play with your donated equipment, that will last for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755707133102,"projectUrl":"project/recharging-recess-equipment-to-energiz/9608673/","projectTitle":"Recharging Recess: Equipment to Energize Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shiohama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4550185_orig.jpg?crop=616,616,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599257190055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4550185"},{"teacherId":9115932,"projectId":9509231,"letterContent":"Thank you for your supporting my students. My students are loving the sensory supports, I.e. the weighted butterflies as well as the social emotional games you graciously donated. \r\n\r\nOur comfy green circle rug is used daily and serves as our meeting place during morning meeting. The emotion journals were also a big hit. They served several purposes, the first was identifying how they felt that morning and they helped to create community in our classroom. We spent time every morning sharing what was written in their journals and that helped build a strong connection amongst themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1753888874652,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-super-students/9509231/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Super Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9115932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719869433242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115932"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24889","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":489,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":77.8,"schoolId":24889,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alexander Hamilton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alexander Hamilton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pasadena-unified-school-district/alexander-hamilton-elementary-school/24889"}