{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hillside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10073825,"projectId":10705387,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the donation of snacks to our self-contained autism classroom. Your generosity has made a positive impact on our students each day. The snacks provide more than just something to eat. They help support learning, encourage positive behavior, and create meaningful opportunities for students to practice important life and social skills.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the snacks, we have been using them in many different ways throughout our school day. Many of our students work hard to meet individual behavior, communication, and academic goals. The donated snacks have become valuable rewards that motivate students to participate in lessons and stay engaged in classroom activities. Whether students are completing assignments, practicing communication skills, or following directions, the snacks help encourage them to do their best.\r\n\r\nOne special classroom moment involved a student who often struggles to stay focused during independent work. After working hard and completing several tasks, the student earned a favorite snack. The excitement and pride on their face were incredible to see. Moments like this remind us how important positive reinforcement can be for our students and how much progress they can make when they feel successful.\r\n\r\nOur students were very excited when they first saw the donated snacks. Many students smiled, pointed to their favorite choices, and eagerly participated in activities so they could earn a snack. Some students practiced communication skills by requesting specific snacks using words, communication devices, or picture supports. Others worked on making choices between different options. The snacks immediately became a helpful tool for both learning and motivation.\r\n\r\nSnack time also gives our students opportunities to practice social and functional skills. Students learn how to wait their turn, make choices, follow directions, and interact appropriately with peers. These everyday experiences help build confidence and independence. For many students, these skills are just as important as the academic lessons they learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nCurrently, our classroom is focusing on communication, social skills, and increasing independence. As we continue these lessons, the donated snacks will remain an important resource. Students will continue practicing requesting items, making choices, and following routines. We also plan to use the snacks during small-group activities that encourage sharing, turn-taking, and appropriate social interactions.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we are helping students develop practical life skills. Some students assist with organizing snack supplies, counting items, and distributing snacks to classmates. These activities help reinforce responsibility while giving students real-world experiences that support independence and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a positive and encouraging classroom environment where students feel motivated to learn and grow. The snacks provide comfort, support, and excitement throughout the day. Most importantly, they help our students experience success while developing skills that will benefit them both inside and outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and investing in their education. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom. Because of your generosity, our students have access to resources that help them learn, communicate, and build confidence. We are incredibly grateful for your support and appreciate the role you have played in helping our students continue to grow and succeed. Every snack has helped create opportunities for learning, achievement, and happiness in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1792633437200,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-a-self-contained-autism-class/10705387/","projectTitle":"Snacks for a Self-Contained Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073825_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x21,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770314660432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073825"},{"teacherId":7483617,"projectId":10210045,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug has become a special place in our preschool special education classroom! We use it every day for morning meetings, story time, songs, and learning activities. The rug gives our students a comfortable and inviting space to come together, practice listening, participate in group activities, and build friendships. One of our favorite moments is gathering on the rug to read a story and sing songs together. It has helped make our classroom feel even more welcoming and special.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited when they first saw the new rug! They loved having a new, colorful space to sit and learn together. Some students immediately wanted to sit on it, while others enjoyed exploring the new classroom addition. Their smiles and excitement made the moment so special. It was wonderful to see how something as simple as a new rug could bring so much joy to our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue learning about our classroom routines, building friendships, and exploring new lessons together. We will use our new rug during circle time as we learn about letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and the world around us. We are also working on helping our students practice communication, turn-taking, following directions, and participating in group activities. We look forward to making many more wonderful memories on our new classroom rug!\r\n\r\nThank you again to our generous DonorsChoose donors for helping make our classroom a warm, welcoming, and engaging place for our little learners. Your support makes a difference every day! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787183642157,"projectUrl":"project/comforting-new-classroom-rug/10210045/","projectTitle":"Comforting New Classroom Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7483617_orig.jpg?crop=322,322,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598465024695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7483617"},{"teacherId":2253703,"projectId":10075068,"letterContent":"It is with the greatest appreciation that I accepted your donations. \r\nMy students enjoyed using the products to keep our classroom tidy.\r\nThe bottles of hand sanitizer were waiting for little hands by the door each time my eager students entered the classroom. \r\nThey especially loved using the Swiffer to keep the tables and floors clean. \r\nThe bucket of Clorox wipes was especially useful in the cafeteria, where students cleaned up their big syrup blowouts and smaller juice and milk spills. \r\nThank you again for your big heart!","fullyFundedDate":1773803236078,"projectUrl":"project/beat-those-bugs/10075068/","projectTitle":"Beat Those Bugs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. W.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2253703_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671438111438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2253703"},{"teacherId":10073825,"projectId":10434521,"letterContent":"The donation of snacks has had a meaningful impact on student learning in our autism self-contained classroom. Many of our students benefit from having consistent access to preferred and nutritious snacks throughout the school day. The snacks have helped support regulation, improve focus during instruction, and provide positive reinforcement for meeting academic and behavioral goals. Having snacks readily available has also reduced disruptions and helped students remain engaged in learning activities for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nBecause of these donated materials, I have been able to use snacks as part of structured teaching strategies, including token economies, social skills activities, and life skills instruction. The snacks have also supported students who may have difficulty with changes in routine or who need additional encouragement to participate in challenging tasks. As a result, students have shown increased motivation, greater participation, and improved independence across a variety of learning settings.","fullyFundedDate":1786370528780,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-autism-self-contained-classro/10434521/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Autism Self-contained Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073825_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x21,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770314660432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073825"},{"teacherId":10073825,"projectId":10085313,"letterContent":"The donated room dividers have made an incredible difference in our autism self-contained classroom. What is most exciting for our students is having clearly defined learning spaces that help reduce distractions, increase focus, and create a sense of safety and predictability throughout the day. The dividers allow us to provide individualized workstations, small-group instruction areas, and calming spaces that support a variety of learning and sensory needs.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from these new additions. Students who previously struggled with maintaining attention or became overwhelmed by visual and auditory distractions are now able to work more independently and remain engaged in learning activities for longer periods. The room dividers have helped create an environment where our students feel more comfortable, confident, and successful, making a positive impact on both their academic progress and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support of our students. Your donation has helped create a more structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1777991343250,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-self-contained-autism-class/10085313/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Self-Contained Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073825_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x21,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770314660432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073825"},{"teacherId":10073825,"projectId":10417338,"letterContent":"The donated color printer has quickly become one of the most-used resources in our self-contained autism classroom. Our students were excited to see colorful visuals, activity materials, and learning supports created just for them. The printer allows us to make engaging visual schedules, communication tools, social stories, and hands-on activities that better meet our students' individual needs. \r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons, we will use it to create personalized learning materials that help students build communication, independence, and confidence. Thank you for helping make learning more accessible and engaging for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1785453690057,"projectUrl":"project/colored-printer-for-self-contained-autis/10417338/","projectTitle":"Colored Printer for Self-Contained Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073825_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x21,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770314660432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073825"},{"teacherId":10073825,"projectId":10085316,"letterContent":"The donated cleaning supplies have made a significant impact in our self-contained autism classroom. Students use them daily to help clean tables, sanitize learning areas, and maintain an organized environment. These activities teach responsibility, independence, and important life skills. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited to receive the materials and eager to participate in classroom jobs. Moving forward, we will continue incorporating these supplies into life skills and vocational readiness lessons, helping students build confidence, develop routines, and take pride in contributing to their classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1780183520334,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-supplies-for-a-self-contained-s/10085316/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Supplies for a Self-Contained Special Needs Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073825_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x21,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770314660432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073825"},{"teacherId":10073825,"projectId":10085427,"letterContent":"Our self-contained autism classroom has been using the donated trampoline as a daily regulation and movement tool, and it has quickly become one of the most meaningful resources we've ever received. We built it into our schedule as part of our morning sensory routine and as a structured break option throughout the day. One especially meaningful moment was watching a student who typically struggles with transitions use the trampoline before circle time; after a few minutes of jumping, they were noticeably calmer and able to join the group activity with increased focus. The trampoline has supported not only gross motor development but also improved attention, emotional regulation, and readiness to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the trampoline, their reactions were pure joy and excitement. Some students clapped, others smiled ear to ear, and a few immediately used their communication devices or signs to request a turn. Even students who are usually hesitant around new materials were curious and eager to observe. It was heartwarming to see how motivating the trampoline was and how quickly it became a positive, shared experience. The donation has truly made a difference in our classroom, providing our students with a safe and engaging way to meet their sensory needs while supporting their overall learning and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1771962454243,"projectUrl":"project/trampoline-for-autism-self-contained-cla/10085427/","projectTitle":"Trampoline for Autism Self-Contained Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073825_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x21,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770314660432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073825"},{"teacherId":2253703,"projectId":9526279,"letterContent":"My students and I cannot continue to thank you enough for the donations! They have been impactful in so many ways in our classroom, in the hallway, and to increasing my student's sense of pride in themselves and the work they do every day. \r\n\r\n They absolutely love the border with the flags of different nations, and even my kindergarteners squealed with joy as they picked out the flag of the countries from where their families hail. We use the other rolls of border to spice up our hallway bulletin boards. \r\n\r\n The sentence strips are so versatile! We use them to increase our word and sentence recognition. We also use them to practice handwriting to improve our penmanship. Having materials like these makes teaching more engaging for students and fun for teachers. \r\n\r\n I would like to end this note by saying thank you for your support. It means the world!","fullyFundedDate":1754682131940,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-learning-environmentloading/9526279/","projectTitle":"Amazing Learning Environment...Loading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. W.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2253703_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671438111438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2253703"},{"teacherId":1164240,"projectId":9575112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten special education classroom! Because of you, our Kinder Stars will have the tools they need to reach new milestones every day.\r\n\r\nYour gift of fine motor and learning materials—like tweezers, sorting games, counting tools, and manipulatives—means so much more than just classroom supplies. These hands-on resources help our students build essential skills in a playful, engaging way. Tweezers and sorting games encourage precision and control, while counting manipulatives make math concepts come alive in their hands.\r\n\r\nFor our young learners with special needs, these materials are stepping stones to independence, confidence, and joyful learning. Every time a child wiggles, grips, sorts, or counts, they're building the foundation for future success—one small movement at a time.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your support helps each child in our class grow stronger, more capable, and more confident every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755712041762,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-grip-learn-fine-motor-fun-for/9575112/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Grip, Learn: Fine Motor Fun for Kinder Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goldsmith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1164240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788404568690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/goldsmith"},{"teacherId":1164240,"projectId":9539548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my kindergarteners now have access to an incredible set of movement-based tools that are helping them grow stronger, more focused, and more confident every day. The balance beams, stepping stones, tunnels, sensory path decals, yoga tools, and other materials have truly transformed our learning environment. The kids are thoroughly engaged in learning activities and having so much fun!\r\n\r\nWe've used these resources to support core strength development, explore movement patterns in science, and build body awareness—all of which are essential for learning and classroom participation. These tools have also helped meet the sensory needs of my students and increased their focus and retention, especially during sight word activities. Your gift has made a lasting impact, turning our classroom into a space where movement fuels learning and every child gets the chance to thrive. 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