{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Heninger Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2433281,"projectId":9923614,"letterContent":"These snacks made a big difference for my students. The Chewy bars quickly became a favorite, and students loved the Ritz and graham crackers, which were great carb boosters for hungry bellies. The fruit bars were also a quick favorite, especially during testing time.\r\n\r\nThe snacks helped students stay focused during essay writing and testing. Some of my students do not eat during the day, even though we have breakfast and nutrition available on campus, so having these snacks in class helped ensure they had something filling for their bellies and fuel for their brains.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping support my students with snacks that keep them energized and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1764690288723,"projectUrl":"project/brain-boosting-snacks-for-hungry-learner/9923614/","projectTitle":"Brain-Boosting Snacks for Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654208335150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glunt"},{"teacherId":2433281,"projectId":9955539,"letterContent":"The Earbuds and LEGOs: Fueling Focus and Creativity! project made a meaningful difference for students across several of my classes. The earbuds were especially helpful for my AVID students during study hall. Many assignments require students to watch instructional videos or listen to online resources, and having their own earbuds allowed them to complete these tasks without distractions. Students were also able to listen to music while working, which helped some of them stay calm, focused, and motivated during independent work time.\r\n\r\nThe LEGOs quickly became a huge hit across all of my classes. Students loved having a creative outlet that allowed them to build, problem-solve, and collaborate with their peers. The LEGOs were not only fun, but they also served as a powerful motivator. For example, one student was especially eager to participate in our board game day and worked hard to complete and submit his essay on time so he could join the activity. Moments like this showed how engaging classroom materials can encourage students to stay on track with their work.","fullyFundedDate":1766771982818,"projectUrl":"project/earbuds-and-legos-fueling-focus-and-cre/9955539/","projectTitle":"Earbuds and LEGOs: Fueling Focus and Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654208335150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glunt"},{"teacherId":2433281,"projectId":9923453,"letterContent":"The Game On: Building Communication Through Board Games! project had a very positive impact on students in our classroom. Many students were excited to learn and play board games that were completely new to them. Games such as Rummikub and Trouble were games that several students had never played before, and they quickly became engaged in learning the rules and strategies together.\r\n\r\nStudents also enjoyed playing classic games that they recognized or quickly grew to love. Battleship was a favorite because students enjoyed the strategy and suspense of trying to guess their partner's ship locations. Sorry! became another class favorite as students laughed and practiced good sportsmanship while competing with friends. Guess Who? helped students practice asking clear questions and communicating effectively to narrow down answers.\r\n\r\nOverall, the project created a fun and supportive learning environment where students could develop communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills while enjoying classic and new board games together. The excitement and engagement during game time showed how meaningful hands-on activities can be for student learning and connection.","fullyFundedDate":1764690186252,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-building-communication-through/9923453/","projectTitle":"Game On: Building Communication Through Board Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654208335150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glunt"},{"teacherId":10163557,"projectId":9981292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of fidgets for our students. Your thoughtfulness and support have already made a meaningful difference in our classrooms, particularly for students who experience anxiety and difficulty with self-regulation.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets you provided have become valuable tools for helping students manage stress, stay focused, and feel more comfortable in the learning environment. Many students have shared that having access to these supports helps them feel calmer, more confident, and better able to participate in lessons and activities. Teachers have also noticed improved engagement and reduced anxiety-related behaviors as a result of your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond the materials themselves—it sends a powerful message to our students that their well-being matters and that there are people in the community who care about their success. Acts of generosity like yours help create a supportive, inclusive environment where students feel understood and empowered to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your willingness to support our students in such a thoughtful and impactful way. Thank you for helping us provide tools that promote emotional well-being and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1768449857498,"projectUrl":"project/anxiety-and-stress-fidgets/9981292/","projectTitle":"Anxiety and Stress Fidgets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163557_orig.jpg?crop=574,574,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755637353012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163557"},{"teacherId":10163557,"projectId":9562110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project. Out students are already off and reading the books they just got. The interest in reading and the attitude towards reading has greatly improved because of the books. The students are excited and wanting to read in class and at home. This will really give our students the opportunities to become better readers and critical thinkers. This is all thanks to you and your donations. We all read together in the classroom and take turns reading a loud. They also have reading logs to take home where they read to an adult at home. They are again really enjoying their books and I cannot thank you enough for what you have given them.","fullyFundedDate":1758828009230,"projectUrl":"project/empowered-through-reading/9562110/","projectTitle":"Empowered through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163557_orig.jpg?crop=574,574,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755637353012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163557"},{"teacherId":2433281,"projectId":9522632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Organized, Focused, and College Bound: Tools for AVID Success\" project! Your generosity allowed my students to stay on top of their organization goals by using three-hole punches to maintain neat, complete binders. This is a core AVID skill that supports accountability and college readiness!\r\n\r\nThis simple tool made a big difference in helping students take pride in their work and stay prepared for binder checks, tutorials, and note-taking. Having immediate access to a three-hole punch in class encouraged independence, reduced lost papers, allow for organization in thier binders, and kept students focused on learning instead of searching for materials.","fullyFundedDate":1755711773063,"projectUrl":"project/organized-focused-and-college-bound-t/9522632/","projectTitle":"Organized, Focused, and College Bound: Tools for AVID Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654208335150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glunt"},{"teacherId":2433281,"projectId":9398991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Help Me Customize Learning\" project! Your generosity allowed me to purchase high-quality resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that brought creativity, structure, and engagement to both my AVID and English Language Arts classrooms. These materials helped me design lessons that support collaboration, critical thinking, and reflection through WICOR strategies, bellringers, and writing activities tailored to my students' needs.\r\n\r\nIn AVID, students used the resources to practice Costa's Levels of Questioning and even built fun projects like the \"Costa Monster\" for Halloween and a \"Costa Snowman\" in winter to reinforce higher-level thinking skills. For Yearbook and ELA, the materials helped launch the year with strong team-building activities, engaging writing prompts, and lessons that encouraged students to express their creativity and voice.","fullyFundedDate":1755711773334,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-customize-learning/9398991/","projectTitle":"Help Me Customize Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654208335150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glunt"},{"teacherId":2433281,"projectId":9522663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our AVID project, \"Binders, Balance, and Brain Food!\" Your generosity made it possible for every student to stay organized, focused, and energized throughout the school day. The binders helped students develop strong organizational habits and take pride in their academic success. The brain food provided much needed energy to keep all of my students motivated and ready to learn in each of the class periods.\r\n\r\nThis project had a meaningful impact on AVID student learning by teaching responsibility, planning, and balance. These are key skills for success in middle school and beyond. Students were able to maintain neat binders for all their classes, track assignments, and feel more confident during tutorials and study sessions!","fullyFundedDate":1755711772645,"projectUrl":"project/binders-balance-and-brain-food/9522663/","projectTitle":"Binders, Balance, and Brain Food!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654208335150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glunt"},{"teacherId":2433281,"projectId":9208888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring the novel Efrén Divided to our students. This powerful and relatable story has given us the opportunity to explore important themes of empathy, family, and resilience. Our team shared the novels across the grade level.\r\n\r\nEfrén Divided tells the story of a young boy whose life changes when his mother is deported, and he must find strength to care for his siblings and stay hopeful. This novel helps students connect to diverse perspectives and see the impact of compassion and courage in challenging times. Because of your generosity, my students will have the chance to read, discuss, and reflect on real-world issues through a story that feels meaningful and authentic to their own lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible for us to build empathy and understanding through literature. Your support is helping students see themselves in the stories they read.","fullyFundedDate":1744214711186,"projectUrl":"project/building-empathy-and-voice-a-book-study/9208888/","projectTitle":"Building Empathy and Voice: A Book Study of Efren Divided","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654208335150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glunt"},{"teacherId":8299025,"projectId":9256565,"letterContent":"I am excited to share the incredible impact your generous support has made in our Physical Education program this year. Thanks to your donation, our students were able to enjoy brand-new hockey sticks and pucks, and the difference was immediate and inspiring.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the equipment was introduced, the energy and excitement in the gym were undeniable. Students who were previously hesitant to participate became eager to join in, and many expressed how much fun it was to use the new gear. The fresh equipment not only made activity time more engaging but also encouraged teamwork, skill development, and a renewed love for staying active.\r\n\r\nSeveral students shared their gratitude, saying how much they appreciate having access to such high-quality equipment. They are already looking forward to next year and can't wait to continue building their skills. Your generosity has created an environment where every student feels included and motivated to participate.","fullyFundedDate":1746553806128,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-sports/9256565/","projectTitle":"Elementary Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Silvas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8299025"},{"teacherId":1156476,"projectId":9235599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution that provided my 7th grade students with class sets of Efren Divided. Your support made it possible for every student to hold their own copy and fully engage with a story that was not only powerful, but deeply personal for many of them.\r\n\r\nSet in our own city, Efren Divided sparked meaningful conversations in the classroom about identity, immigration, and family. For some students, this was the first time they saw aspects of their own lives reflected in literature. They felt seen, heard, and validated. Others gained new perspectives and developed greater empathy for their classmates' experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to provide this for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1745007013301,"projectUrl":"project/culturally-relevant-novel-for-middle-sch/9235599/","projectTitle":"Culturally Relevant Novel for Middle School Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klippel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1156476_orig.png?crop=271,271,x110,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694803386563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-eldred"},{"teacherId":2433281,"projectId":9208889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Because of your support, my students had the incredible opportunity to read Hidden Figures—and they loved it!\r\n\r\nReading the novel opened their eyes to the often-overlooked contributions of women and people of color in NASA's history. The book helped them develop empathy and a deeper understanding of the injustices these brilliant women faced in the workforce. Watching the movie alongside the novel further brought their stories to life and sparked meaningful conversations in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThis experience also gave students a chance to engage with nonfiction in a new way, allowing them to strengthen their reading skills while connecting with real history. It was truly inspiring to see them reflect, question, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this powerful learning moment possible.","fullyFundedDate":1742918199841,"projectUrl":"project/a-math-novel-for-teens-hidden-figures/9208889/","projectTitle":"A Math Novel for Teens: Hidden Figures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654208335150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glunt"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59371","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":900,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":98,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.8,"schoolId":59371,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Heninger Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Heninger Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-ana-unified-school-district/heninger-elementary-school/59371"}