{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garden Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":661772,"projectId":9508386,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed! The new classroom carpet has become a cozy gathering space where students feel safe, focused, and excited to learn. It's now our favorite spot for morning meetings, story time, and group discussions.\r\n\r\nThe SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) materials you funded have made a big difference, too my students are learning how to recognize their emotions, communicate more effectively, and practice mindfulness during the school day. We've seen noticeable improvements in teamwork, empathy, and overall classroom harmony.\r\n\r\nYour donations for supplies helped us stay organized and ready to learn every day. From pencils and folders to art and science materials, these items ensure every student has what they need to fully participate and express their creativity.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels more welcoming, calm, and supportive a place where every child can thrive. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1754955958959,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-kind-hearts/9508386/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Kind Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McQueen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp661772_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y326&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732140484184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shameerahmcqueen"},{"teacherId":2064202,"projectId":9495208,"letterContent":"I cannot explain to you how much these books have meant to me and my students! They have really helped implement our SEL lessons! Without your donations, it would've not been possible! Each one of the books has really opened up the eyes of my youngsters and has really helped with implementing our lessons! I have been able to share these with my colleagues who are really implementing them as well! Thank you so so much for taking the time to donate to our classroom and know that these books will be used year after year!","fullyFundedDate":1754666014092,"projectUrl":"project/retrain-your-brain-with-sel/9495208/","projectTitle":"Retrain Your Brain with SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Virginia Inzina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2064202_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546555238097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-inzina"},{"teacherId":302513,"projectId":8051703,"letterContent":"Thank You!\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your generous support of our video production project. This year, we have been creating a variety of videos, including a \"Tip of the Day\" segment for morning announcements and thank-you videos for those who contribute to our class. These projects have given my students a platform to grow as readers, speakers, and leaders.\r\nWith your help, we will now be able to set up a mini recording station with an iPad, headphones, and a speaker. This equipment will allow us to produce higher-quality videos and expand the opportunities for students to showcase their creativity and voices. More importantly, this project will strengthen their reading fluency, build self-confidence, sharpen public speaking skills, and give them valuable experience in video production.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth—you are making a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1701209992801,"projectUrl":"project/video-making/8051703/","projectTitle":"Video Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp302513_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472137001981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kecarlson"},{"teacherId":302513,"projectId":9150792,"letterContent":"Thank You!\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support of our soccer mini-tournament and camp for 30 students in grades 3–5. Thanks to your generosity, each student will receive the essential supplies they need—snacks for energy, water bottles to stay hydrated, drawstring bags to carry their belongings, participation medals, and meaningful souvenirs to remember the day.\r\nThis event is about much more than soccer. With the guidance of former students now in middle and high school, our players will experience mentorship, teamwork, and a true sense of community. Your contribution helps create an inclusive, memorable day that celebrates the power of sports to bring students of all backgrounds together.\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our young athletes!","fullyFundedDate":1742928400712,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-brings-community/9150792/","projectTitle":"Soccer Brings Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp302513_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472137001981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kecarlson"},{"teacherId":2452993,"projectId":9233076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. My students have become stronger and stronger readers thanks to gifts like yours. My class loves to buddy-read books together and this book project being funded allowed them to do just that. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.\r\nAs the school year progresses, watching students get more and more confident as readers is the greatest thing to witness. They can read more, longer, and better and their skills in predicting, visualizing and connecting themes they read to their life has increased substantially. Thank you again for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1744222753781,"projectUrl":"project/book-sets-for-success/9233076/","projectTitle":"Book Sets for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Toole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2452993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473476397229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2452993"},{"teacherId":2452993,"projectId":8924823,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for donating such fun materials to my students! All fourth graders at Garden Hills Elementary that completed their reading goal for November/December received such fun holiday/seasonal items, thanks to you! The fuzzy socks, beanies, mittens and crazy glasses were a big hit and students continued to wear the cold weather items long after the celebration day.\r\nWe really appreciate your support of reading. After Covid, getting students to read real books (not on the computer) has been a personal goal of mine. With incentives like these, students are increasing their reading stamina and getting excited to come to school. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1733179056868,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-grade-festive-fun/8924823/","projectTitle":"Fourth Grade Festive Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Toole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2452993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473476397229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2452993"},{"teacherId":2452993,"projectId":8761586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating for literacy. My students loved checking out a new book each day and reading it to a younger sibling, or having conversations amongst peers about the books. They loved going book shopping each morning as they arrived and it was a great way to start the day.\r\nThese books were utilized for a Picture Book Reading Challenge for the months of November and December. The students who completed the challenge were given winter socks, beanies and fun glasses to celebrate right before the holiday season. They were so proud and it was a great way to kick off the school break. Thank so you much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1726673220942,"projectUrl":"project/new-picture-book-challenge/8761586/","projectTitle":"New Picture Book Challenge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Toole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2452993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473476397229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2452993"},{"teacherId":302513,"projectId":8876708,"letterContent":"The new watering cans have been a game-changer for our school garden! During our Garden Day yesterday, they were put to great use, helping us water our plants efficiently and evenly. Our old watering cans had holes in them, making it difficult to properly care for the garden, but with the new ones, the process was much smoother. As we enter the spring and summer months, these watering cans will be essential for keeping our garden thriving. 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