{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hesperian Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":9975263,"letterContent":"We LOVE getting mail! My students and I are always excited to check the mailbox to see if new postcards have arrived for our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are exchanging postcards from almost every state in the country, and my students absolutely love tracking where each postcard comes from on our classroom sticker map. This project has brought so much excitement, curiosity, and engagement to our learning each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students experience parts of the world beyond our classroom walls. Your generosity helps create meaningful, memorable learning opportunities that my students will never forget.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and public education in California. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1776572765082,"projectUrl":"project/usa-postcard-exchange/9975263/","projectTitle":"USA Postcard Exchange","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10036591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students were absolutely thrilled to open the boxes this morning. We truly needed new pencil pouches, smelly stickers, and supplies for our morning bins, and everything you sent was perfect.\r\n\r\nAs the school year comes to a close, many of our classroom materials are showing lots of wear and tear, so these replacements arrived at exactly the right time. Some items will be used immediately, while others, like the mini books, will be saved for next year's group of 2nd graders. I already know they will love them!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support mean so much to both me and my students. Thank you again for supporting public education in California and helping create a joyful classroom for our learners. You are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778005471673,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-of-this-and-a-little-of-that/10036591/","projectTitle":"A Little of This and a Little of That","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10189266,"letterContent":"My students LOVE doing Hidden Pictures from Highlights magazines. When we are learning an extra hard concept, I will put a Hidden Picture on the back of the worksheet. My kids love getting out their special highlighters and moving their chairs to work on them with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe Hidden Pictures help to build a sense of community in my classroom. I love it!\r\n\r\nWith your help, every student in my class will receive their own Hidden Pictures book. I know that this might be the most exciting thing for all of them! I am confident in the \"hoorays\" that will be exclaimed! This is a perfect end of year surprise.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping public schools in California. I appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1777986602357,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-gift/10189266/","projectTitle":"End of Year Gift","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10190465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. We were all so excited to see the boxes in the office. My students took it upon themselves to deliver them to our classroom. When we opened them there was even more excitement! I don't know who was more eager to use them, me or my 2nd and 3rd graders!\r\n\r\nMy students have enjoyed using the STEM centers. They love them. There are so many ways in which I can use all the materials in my classroom. I plan to use them for math centers, \"Friday Fun\" centers, and early finishers can use them quietly at their desks. Right now we are still exploring them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this wonderful donation. I don't have the school funds to buy them for my classroom myself. I appreciate you supporting education and hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776122903266,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins-to-start-our-mornings/10190465/","projectTitle":"Stem Bins To Start Our Mornings!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10158944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! I use Scholastic News with my students every week, and they absolutely love it. These engaging readers provide so much accessible information for all of my learners. Having both the print and online versions truly gives my students the best of both worlds. The online platform, in particular, offers fantastic videos that deepen their understanding of each topic.\r\n\r\nOne of our recent issues featured an artist who creates giant trolls in forests using recyclable materials. My students were mesmerized. You could have heard a pin drop in the classroom! They loved watching the videos, playing the interactive online game, and especially enjoyed the dance breaks. These weekly magazines are such a valuable and exciting resource.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting public schools in California. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1773851457292,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-current-with-scholastic-news/10158944/","projectTitle":"Keeping Current With Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10130203,"letterContent":"You have made so many memories for my wonderful 2nd and 3rd graders. They cannot believe that there are people in the world, who don't know them, and are purchasing fun activities for them. We are looking forward to exciting days ; A (airplanes), B (bubbles), C (crafts), D (dance party) and E (exercise) days. My students from last year know that \"G\" is Glow day and they cannot wait!! They have been counting down until the countdown, which will start on Thursday. \r\n\r\nI know that this will be the highlight of their school year - mine too! I love doing this special activity with my students. It is a wonderful way to end the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting public schools in California. You are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1773664663686,"projectUrl":"project/abc-countdown-2026/10130203/","projectTitle":"ABC Countdown 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":9953140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of math practice workbooks. It was awesome to receive your gift and see the excitement it brought to my students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a significant impact on my students' learning experiences. Each student gets their own workbook, which enhances their ability to engage in self-directed learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has demonstrated the importance of education and inspired my students to continue learning and exploring. With your help I am fostering a generation of lifelong learners who will continue to make a positive impact in the world.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and support. Your kindness has made a profound difference in my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1773840654766,"projectUrl":"project/working-with-our-workbooks/9953140/","projectTitle":"Working With Our Workbooks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10139263,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We truly appreciate your support and kindness.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love new books, and they were especially excited about the Baby-Sitters Club series! For a couple of days, they noticed the Amazon boxes waiting in the front hallway and kept asking when we could open them. The anticipation kept building, and when the books finally made it into our classroom, the excitement was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nAs soon as I opened the box and they saw the Baby-Sitters Club books inside, the room filled with yelps and cheers. I only wish I got that kind of welcome every day! They are already eager to take turns reading these new titles, and it's clear they're going to be well-loved.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us grow our classroom library. Your generosity is making a real difference, and you've brought so much joy to my students. You are truly a star!","fullyFundedDate":1773858977586,"projectUrl":"project/fill-every-shelf/10139263/","projectTitle":"Fill Every Shelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10139396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We truly appreciate your support and kindness.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love new books, and they were especially excited about the Dog Man series! For a couple of days, they noticed the Amazon boxes waiting in the front hallway and kept asking when we could open them. The anticipation kept building, and when the books finally made it into our classroom, the excitement was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nAs soon as I opened the box and they saw the Dog Man books inside, the room filled with yelps and cheers. I only wish I got that kind of welcome every day! They are already eager to take turns reading these new titles, and it's clear they're going to be well-loved.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us grow our classroom library. Your generosity is making a real difference, and you've brought so much joy to my students. You are truly a star!","fullyFundedDate":1773886594135,"projectUrl":"project/filling-every-shelf/10139396/","projectTitle":"Filling Every Shelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":7129784,"projectId":10082365,"letterContent":"With your generosity, we were able to buy all our outdoor and sensory equipment! It has brought new life to our outdoor play area. Our students have been enjoying balancing, throwing bean bags, stacking cups and engaging in sensory play in the beautiful outdoor weather.\r\nAll three classes, the TK to 5th grade Autism special day classes, have been using the materials and working on skills and abilities that will help at our Special Olympics track and field day. With each day, students are growing more confident in their skills and we can't wait to exhibit them to our families and friends in May!","fullyFundedDate":1770954349652,"projectUrl":"project/move-your-body/10082365/","projectTitle":"Move Your Body!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7129784_orig.jpg?crop=1612,1612,x100,y1048&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690483491767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7129784"},{"teacherId":19994,"projectId":10139699,"letterContent":"Hooray! Your books arrived today. Ms. Linda, our school librarian, was thrilled to receive them. We were running low on titles for our book vending machine, so they arrived just in time.\r\n\r\nWe have been giving each student at our school a book for their birthday, and they are always excited to choose one from the Inchy Book Vending Machine. It has definitely been a highlight of the school year.\r\n\r\nMany of our students don't have a home library. This is a small step in starting to build their own. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting public schools in California. You are a star! I appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1773780708151,"projectUrl":"project/filling-our-book-vending-machine/10139699/","projectTitle":"Filling Our Book Vending Machine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483473434344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinfoster"},{"teacherId":9692493,"projectId":9858001,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now filled with color and creativity! My students are using the new paint for art projects, collaborative murals, and hands-on activities that bring their ideas to life. Just last week, we completed a \"Kindness Tree\" painting together—each student added a leaf decorated with something kind they did or witnessed. Seeing their individual contributions come together on one large canvas was truly magical.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new paints, they were thrilled! Many gasped and smiled, excited to explore all the bright colors and brushes. Some immediately began mixing colors to see what they could create, while others carefully planned their designs. The excitement and energy in the classroom that day was unforgettable—it was clear that this project inspired creativity and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue to use the paints in cross-curricular projects, connecting art with writing, science, and social studies. Students will create illustrated stories, colorful science diagrams, and even historical murals that reflect what they are learning. Your support has not only provided materials—it has given my students the tools to express themselves, work collaboratively, and approach learning in a fun, hands-on way. 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