{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hillside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7946833,"projectId":10350997,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring our \"Beautiful Books Project\" to life! My first graders were absolutely thrilled to see our new books arrive, and their excitement filled our classroom. They couldn't wait to explore the colorful covers, discover new stories, and find books that spoke to their interests. Both my students and I were completely blown away by your generosity and kindness. Thank you for investing in our classroom, supporting our young readers, and helping make reading even more joyful! Because of you, my students joy and excitement for reading has grow stronger than ever!","fullyFundedDate":1789576150826,"projectUrl":"project/the-beautiful-book-project/10350997/","projectTitle":"The Beautiful Book Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946833_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628301856930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wells-teach"},{"teacherId":7946833,"projectId":10305006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support my classroom and for helping bring our \"Take a Seat and Focus\" project to fruition! Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact on my students and their daily learning experience. Every resource provided through this project is already being used in our classroom, and my students have been especially excited to use them during computer time. Having access to comfortable, supportive seating and focus tools gives students more flexibility in how they work and helps create an environment where they can feel comfortable, settled, and ready to learn. For many of my first graders, being able to have a designated space that supports their individual learning needs makes a big difference in their ability to stay engaged and complete tasks. What may seem like a simple seat or classroom resource can make a meaningful difference in a young learner's day by helping them feel more comfortable, confident, and prepared to participate.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful that you chose my classroom and invested in my students. As a public school teacher, I see every day how important it is to have community members and donors who believe that all students deserve access to the resources they need to be successful. Your support allows me to provide opportunities and tools that I may not otherwise be able to offer my students, and it reminds us that our classroom is part of a much larger community that cares about their success. Thank you for supporting public education, for believing in teachers, and most importantly, for investing in the students who will benefit from your generosity throughout the school year. My students and I are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1781801245854,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-seat-and-focus/10305006/","projectTitle":"Take a Seat and Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946833_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628301856930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wells-teach"},{"teacherId":7946833,"projectId":10307604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us provide new headphones for our first graders! These headphones have made such a meaningful difference as students work independently, complete digital learning activities, and practice important reading and math skills. Any my students love having headphones that fit! Your generosity is helping to create a focused and supportive learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students!\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing my classroom and my students to support. Thank you for your love and support of public education.","fullyFundedDate":1781801245175,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-plugged-in-for-first-grade-s/10307604/","projectTitle":"Headphones: Plugged in for First Grade Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946833_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628301856930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wells-teach"},{"teacherId":225890,"projectId":10487230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Safety and Creativity project! Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students can feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn while also having opportunities to express their creativity.\r\n\r\nThe supplies we received are already making a difference in our classroom. Students are excited to use the creative materials to draw, design, and share their ideas. These activities give students a chance to explore their imagination, build confidence, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe safety and classroom supplies are equally important. Having the necessary items available helps me maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment where students can focus on learning and participating without worrying about basic classroom needs.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts of this project is seeing how excited students become when they have the materials they need to create and learn. Your support reminds them that their education, ideas, and well-being matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a safer, more creative, and more joyful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787194279469,"projectUrl":"project/safety-and-creativity/10487230/","projectTitle":"Safety and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp225890_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y648&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776189825288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susana-rojas"},{"teacherId":1955593,"projectId":10219028,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity. The pencil boxes are very much appreciated by my student and myself. \r\n\r\nHalving their own pencil box gives my students a sense of pride, ownership, and responsibility for their personal supplies.\r\nAlso, they help keep my students organized and responsible for their supplies. This reduces interruptions and saves valuable instructional time. They always know where they can find their pencil, eraser, scissors, and crayons. \r\n\r\nYou have made a difference in the lives of my students this year and I appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1778100268190,"projectUrl":"project/a-pencil-box-is-a-home-for-our-school-su/10219028/","projectTitle":"A Pencil Box Is a Home for Our School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Momich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1955593_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504254230968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1955593"},{"teacherId":1955593,"projectId":10233509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of printer ink to our third-grade classroom! My students love seeing their writing printed and hung up in the classroom and hallways for others to appreciate. They take such pride in themselves and this inspires them to continue writing and publishing. \r\n\r\nI appreciate having the printer so that I can print materials from the curriculum so that it is engaging for the students. Because of your kindness, I have printed colorful reading response logs, vocabulary cards, and other diagrams and graphic organizers that will help my students. There have been many times when I needed to print something quickly for a student and I was grateful to be able to do this in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your kindness. You have made a difference in the lives of my students this year and I appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1778612646068,"projectUrl":"project/ink-needed-so-students-writing-can-be-p/10233509/","projectTitle":"Ink Needed So Students' Writing Can Be Printed and Shared","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Momich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1955593_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504254230968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1955593"},{"teacherId":225890,"projectId":10320339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The all-purpose teaching easel has quickly become an essential part of our daily instruction and has made whole-group learning more engaging and accessible for my students.\r\n\r\nI use the easel during our whole-group word study lessons to display words, model strategies, and guide students through new learning. It also provides the perfect space for sharing charts, anchor charts, and other visual supports that help students understand and remember important concepts.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite uses is during read-alouds. The easel allows me to display books so that all students can easily see the pages, illustrations, and text. This helps everyone stay engaged and participate in discussions, even when we are learning together as a whole group.\r\n\r\nHaving this easel has created a dedicated space where learning is displayed, shared, and celebrated. It has become a valuable teaching tool that I use throughout the day across multiple subjects.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this resource possible and for investing in our students' learning. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1781801106464,"projectUrl":"project/a-better-view-for-better-learning/10320339/","projectTitle":"A Better View for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp225890_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y648&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776189825288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susana-rojas"},{"teacherId":225890,"projectId":10193362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The essential supplies we received have helped us start the school year on a positive and exciting note.\r\n\r\nOn the very first day of school, our students were so excited to walk into the classroom and discover that they each had their very own pencil box filled with fresh supplies. Their smiles and excitement were priceless! Having their own scissors, glue sticks, and other materials made them feel prepared, independent, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe folders have already become an important part of our daily routines. Each student has a math tools folder and unfinished work folder where they can organize their work, practice skills, and keep important materials together. The lapboards and dry-erase supplies are also being used regularly during lessons, allowing students to participate actively and show their thinking in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem like simple classroom essentials, but they have made a big difference in helping our students feel prepared, organized, and excited about learning. Your generosity has helped us create a classroom where every student can begin the year with the tools they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us give them such a wonderful start to the school year. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1777313463851,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-fresh-supplies/10193362/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning with Fresh Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp225890_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y648&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776189825288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susana-rojas"},{"teacherId":7946833,"projectId":8116394,"letterContent":"I sincerely apologize for the late message of gratitude, but please know how thankful I am for your support! Your generosity brought my DonorsChoose project to life and gave my 5th grade students resources that made learning more engaging and collaborative. In 5th grade, students are learning not only academic skills, but also how to communicate, problem-solve, listen to different perspectives, and work together. Your support created more opportunities for those meaningful experiences. Supporting teachers truly means supporting students, and your generosity made a direct impact in our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1705089239959,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-collaborative-play/8116394/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Collaborative Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946833_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628301856930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wells-teach"},{"teacherId":7946833,"projectId":9068033,"letterContent":"I want to begin by sincerely apologizing for how late this message of gratitude is. It has taken me much longer than I would have liked to sit down and put into words just how thankful I am for your generosity and support. As a teacher, there are so many moving parts to each school year, and sometimes the things that matter most—like taking a moment to say thank you—get pushed aside by the daily demands of teaching, learning, and caring for students. But please know that the delay in this message does not reflect the depth of my gratitude. I am incredibly thankful that you chose to support my DonorsChoose project and help bring it to life. Every item that arrived in my classroom represented more than just a supply, resource, or piece of equipment. It represented someone believing that my students deserve access to the very best learning opportunities possible. Your generosity helped me create a classroom where students can learn, explore, practice, make mistakes, try again, and grow. As a teacher, having the resources I need can make such a meaningful difference in what I am able to provide for my students, and your support made that possible.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I have come to appreciate more and more throughout my years in education is that **supporting teachers truly means supporting students**. Teachers spend their days thinking about how to reach every child, how to make learning engaging, how to build confidence, and how to give students the tools they need to be successful. When a teacher receives support, that support immediately finds its way into the hands of students. It becomes a book that helps a child discover that they love reading, a resource that makes a difficult concept finally click, or a classroom tool that allows a student to participate more independently. It becomes an environment where children feel prepared, valued, and excited to learn. Your decision to invest in my classroom was ultimately an investment in every student who walks through my door. You may not get to see the small moments that happen each day because of your generosity, but I do. I see the excitement on students' faces when they have something new to explore. I see the pride they feel when they realize they can do something they once thought was difficult. I see them becoming more confident learners because they have access to resources that help them succeed. Those moments are the true impact of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in teachers, believing in public education, and most importantly, believing in children. It means so much to know that there are people outside of our school community who recognize the importance of giving teachers the resources they need to help their students thrive. Your generosity reminded me that we are not doing this work alone. There is a community of people willing to stand behind teachers and students and help make classrooms stronger. I am so grateful that you chose to be part of my classroom's story. Thank you for helping bring this project to life, for investing in my students, and for reminding us that even a single act of generosity can have an impact that reaches far beyond the original gift. Your support will continue to live on in the lessons taught, the skills learned, the confidence built, and the memories made in our classroom. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting my students and for supporting me as their teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1737334665696,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-so-clean/9068033/","projectTitle":"So Fresh & So Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946833_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628301856930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wells-teach"},{"teacherId":7946833,"projectId":7821798,"letterContent":"The excitement from my students when they received their kits was truly heartwarming. They were so surprised and grateful to receive something that was made just for them. Watching their faces light up as they opened their kits and looked through all of the items was a moment I will not forget. Many students immediately started talking about what they received, what they would use first, and how much they appreciated having these items. Something as simple as a hygiene kit became a meaningful experience that helped students feel valued and cared for.\r\n\r\nWhat made this project even more special was seeing the reaction from families. Parents were genuinely blown away and incredibly thankful that their children were able to receive these kits. Many families shared how much they appreciated the support and how helpful these items would be. Your generosity reached beyond my classroom walls and helped support not only my students but also the families who love and care for them.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I see every day how important it is for students to feel confident, comfortable, and ready to learn. Having access to basic necessities can make a huge difference in a child's day. When students feel prepared and supported, they are better able to focus on learning, building friendships, and being the best version of themselves. Your donation helped remove a barrier and allowed students to walk into school knowing they had people cheering them on.\r\n\r\nI also want you to know how much your support means to teachers. Educators work hard to provide students with everything they need, but we cannot do it alone. Having donors who believe in students and classrooms makes such a meaningful difference. Your willingness to give has shown my students that their success matters and that their community believes in them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your patience with my delayed message and for your incredible generosity. Even though this letter came later than I hoped, the impact of your donation continues to be felt. My students were excited, my families were grateful, and I was reminded of how powerful it is when people come together to support children.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these hygiene kits possible and for making my students feel seen, supported, and cared for. Your kindness will stay with them far beyond the day they received their kits.","fullyFundedDate":1694756967056,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-hygiene-kits/7821798/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Hygiene Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946833_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628301856930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wells-teach"},{"teacherId":7946833,"projectId":9138112,"letterContent":"As the year comes to an end, I must extend my dearest appreciation for your generosity in making this project come to life! Because of you, our classroom stayed cleaner and more organized all year long! Not only that, by my 1st graders were able to learn the importance of having an organized learning space and were able to maintain the organization with the help of the items that you helped to supply our classroom! Your kindness and generosity have been appreciated all year long. 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