{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"H.D. Cooke Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7712187,"projectId":6490001,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity in supporting our DonorsChoose project. While this project was completed several years ago, the impact of your donation is still very much present in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe baskets and poufs you helped provide remain staples in our learning space. They're used daily to keep materials accessible and to create cozy, comfortable areas where students can read, work, and feel at home in the classroom. It's been wonderful to see how these items continue to support students year after year!\r\n\r\nYour support helped build a classroom environment that lasts, and I'm incredibly grateful for the care behind your donation. Thank you for making a long-term difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1659912009198,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating-and-organizational-n/6490001/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating and Organizational Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7712187_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637356977487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7712187"},{"teacherId":6436620,"projectId":9393449,"letterContent":"The students in my class and in the entire elementary school are enjoying the shaved ice machine made possible by your generous donation. The shaved ice machine reinforced our water cycle lesson and provided an interactive treat during our 2025 fall festival. After completing their water cycle visual representations and multiple choice and short answer assessment, our students made ice cubes, used the cubes to make shaved ice, and then enjoyed the treat before they melted. I must share that watching students delight in being able to select a flavor from a variety of choices is one of the highlights of my school year. \r\nThis machine is bringing smiles to the entire school. A few weeks after their science lesson the shaved ice machine was pulled out for the fall festival for two grades on two different floors. Administration has requested the machine to be a station during our school's literacy night. I found the book Dragons Don't Eat Snow Cones and will read this delightful book that conveys the message to not give up at this station. All students in the school will receive a mini water cycle lesson and hydrate themselves with a snow cone during our May 2026 Field Day. Your generous donation will be the gift that keeps giving to the children in my elementary school.","fullyFundedDate":1758314176501,"projectUrl":"project/cool-science/9393449/","projectTitle":"Cool Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6436620_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635456798049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6436620"},{"teacherId":4162294,"projectId":9642566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom at HD Cooke. Because of you, my multilingual kindergarteners now gather each day around a beautiful wooden table that has transformed our small-group learning space. The natural warmth of the wood helps create a calm, inviting environment where students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. When my students first saw the new table, they immediately noticed how its shape gave them more room to sit comfortably and turn to one another for \"turn and talk\" discussions. Their excitement was genuine—they could feel that this space was made for them.\r\n\r\nWe now use the table every single day in all our small-group rotations, and it has quickly become the heart of our classroom. Students eagerly hurry to the table, proud to take their seats and ready to dive into reading and language activities. Your support has made this daily joy possible. Our next big step as learners is mastering how to blend and read words independently, and the new table gives us the perfect space to build those foundational skills together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and for enriching their learning environment in such a meaningful way. Your generosity has made an immediate and lasting impact on their confidence, comfort, and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1756946635964,"projectUrl":"project/theres-space-for-everyone-at-the-table/9642566/","projectTitle":"There's Space for Everyone at the Table","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4162294_orig.jpg?crop=2103,2103,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755890569603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4162294"},{"teacherId":10186318,"projectId":9618619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a new carpet and alternative seating for our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on our learning environment, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThe new carpet has created a safe, comfortable space where students can come together for learning, breaks, and activities. It has already become a favorite spot in the classroom, helping students feel grounded and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe alternative seating options have been equally transformative. They provide students with the movement, comfort, and flexibility they need to stay focused and engaged. For many of our learners, having choices in how they sit supports better regulation, increased attention, and greater independence.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only improved our physical space—it has enriched the learning experience for every child in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create a classroom where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755710945293,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-with-a-spot-for-everyone/9618619/","projectTitle":"A Classroom with a Spot for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186318"},{"teacherId":2156173,"projectId":9328689,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. Our classroom refresh of bins and storage has helped clear up the clutter and allowed students ownership of their own materials. \r\n\r\nWe have utilized our bookshelves for classroom bins, which allows students a place in the music room for their journals and music papers to live. It has also allowed for me to stay on top of the different written assignments more easily. \r\n\r\nYour kind donation is greatly appreciated and will be used by myself and my students for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1752586242105,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-refresh/9328689/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2156173_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477276344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2156173"},{"teacherId":7712187,"projectId":6418329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Even though this project was funded some time ago, I wanted you to know that the materials are still an important part of our classroom today.\r\n\r\nYear after year, new groups of students continue to learn, explore, and grow using the resources you helped provide. Having durable, high-quality materials has made a lasting difference in how we teach and how students engage with learning. It's been especially meaningful to see how your generosity continues to support children long after the original project was completed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly had a long-term impact on our classroom, and I'm so grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in our students and in learning that lasts.","fullyFundedDate":1651351386089,"projectUrl":"project/projector-needs/6418329/","projectTitle":"Projector Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7712187_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637356977487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7712187"},{"teacherId":7712187,"projectId":9622231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom!! Because of your generosity, we were able to receive much needed organizational tools, art supplies, and hands-on learning tools that have already made a big difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to unpack everything and start using it right away. It's been so lovely to see how happy they are exploring their new materials, sharing with friends, and proudly showing off what they've learned and created These resources have made our classroom more organized, hands-on, and joyful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had a real impact on our community. Your care and generosity for our class means so much to us!!!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a classroom where my students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755623855050,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-needs/9622231/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7712187_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637356977487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7712187"},{"teacherId":8608539,"projectId":9216544,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 3rd grade class, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our recent photojournalism project. Your donation made it possible for students to explore their neighborhood through the lens of a camera, giving them the opportunity to see their community—and themselves—in a new light.\r\n\r\nThe children were absolutely thrilled to use the Polaroid cameras. In today's digital age, having a physical photo develop right before their eyes was a magical and uncommon experience. They loved not only capturing their surroundings but also holding the printed images in their hands and sharing them with one another. This instant feedback sparked joy, curiosity, and thoughtful conversations about their world.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I was moved to see the pride and excitement on their faces. Many of them commented that it was their favorite project of the year. Your generosity helped create a unique, hands-on learning experience that these students will remember for a long time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our project and in the creativity of our students. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1745944619091,"projectUrl":"project/the-local-beat-investigating-our-commun/9216544/","projectTitle":"The Local Beat: Investigating Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608539_orig.jpg?crop=979,979,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660331048077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608539"},{"teacherId":2156173,"projectId":9272254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of the recorders and journals. We have loved using them to record our learning and learn a fun and accessible instrument. \r\n\r\nMy students love knowing that they have something just for them when they come into the music room and having the resources to create music is so valuable. \r\n\r\nI hope you know that we appreciate your kindness and generosity and we will use these materials well!\r\nWe look forward to using these materials throughout the year to create our own music. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746549526917,"projectUrl":"project/compose-and-perform/9272254/","projectTitle":"Compose and Perform","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2156173_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477276344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2156173"},{"teacherId":1466238,"projectId":9282241,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for your support of this project. The materials purchased have made our first month of school amazing. The students are enjoying the flexible seating options they have with a high top table and couch. They are also keeping organized with their folders, index card holders, and tote bags which they use every day. The tote bags are where students keep their daily materials and the card holders keep their important passwords and checklists for work throughout the week. Students also use the headphones, fidget toys, and chair bands are helping students learn and focus during their independent work. \r\n\r\nThese materials have become part of the daily routines of our classroom. The fifth graders I teach are using them to become more independent and have more choice in their work. Your donations truly gave us everything we needed to start the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1746581801731,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-and-well-stocked-classroom/9282241/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable and Well Stocked Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1466238_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520168734337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/liana-ponce"},{"teacherId":1466238,"projectId":9282076,"letterContent":"Now that we are a month into the school year, the materials from this project have become an important part of our classroom routines. At the end of each day we take some time to clean our classroom so it is ready for the next day of learning. \r\n\r\nAll students have a classroom job and students help clean the room with the broom and carpet sweeper (which is a favorite tool!). They also vacuum and sanitize our shared seating of couches, reclining chairs, shared tables, and carpets. This routine happens the last 5 minutes of every day. Additionally, students feel taken care of because they have tissues and paper towels to use throughout the day. I can't believe we've gone through 5 boxes of tissues and 6 paper towel rolls already! I've also placed our scented anti-mouse packets around the closet and in corners to help keep the little friends at bay. \r\n\r\nThe students and I truly appreciate your support of our classroom through these materials. They've made our classroom a cleaner and healthier place to learn and teach.","fullyFundedDate":1746786957864,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom-for-better-learning/9282076/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom For Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1466238_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520168734337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/liana-ponce"},{"teacherId":90251,"projectId":9474393,"letterContent":"My students and I are so excited about using the Magnetic tiles and blocks to create Buildings, Schools and Houses! They are so creative and they love to share what they have built. Some of my students explained that they might have some Lego's at home, but using the new Lego table is even cooler!\r\n \r\nThank you so much for the buying color ink because their parents keep telling me that by me sending home pictures, it makes their day go by more smoother because they get to see my students working together, sharing the manipulatives and making new friends!\r\n\r\nYour Kindness and Support help more people than you can imagine and you have created a Lifetime of positive and fun memories","fullyFundedDate":1754874686573,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-creators-are-ready-to-lea/9474393/","projectTitle":"Hands- on STEM Creators Are Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp90251_orig.jpg?crop=536,536,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752773538238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/90251"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3869","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":389,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":37.1,"schoolId":3869,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about H.D. 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