{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Red Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6558450,"projectId":9776804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. My students absolutely loved the books, board games, and art supplies. They are so appreciative of having new books to read and games to play during our twice weekly indoor recesses. It has been a blessing to have been selected to have so much of our needs met. \r\nIt is so great to see how my student's faces light up when they know that I have extra supplies whenever they need it. They enjoy reading our new books together and on their own. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1759507627147,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-imagination-and-some-creativity/9776804/","projectTitle":"Time for Imagination and Some Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deuz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6558450_orig.jpg?crop=1542,1542,x1056,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564817462949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6558450"},{"teacherId":9344457,"projectId":9772531,"letterContent":"📚 Thank You for the Learning Resources!\r\nWe want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) books, hands-on manipulatives, and learning games. These resources are already making a significant, positive impact on our classroom environment. The SEL books provide essential tools for students to understand and manage their emotions, fostering a more empathetic and supportive community among their peers. We are committed to nurturing the whole child, and these resources are invaluable in helping us achieve that goal.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the hands-on manipulatives and learning games you provided are transforming how our students engage with complex subjects. They allow abstract concepts to become tangible and fun, encouraging active participation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Seeing the excitement and focused engagement of the students as they work together with these new materials is truly inspiring. Your thoughtfulness ensures that our students have access to rich, diverse, and engaging learning experiences that support both their academic and emotional development. Thank you again for investing in our students' future.","fullyFundedDate":1759420913784,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-positive-classroom/9772531/","projectTitle":"Creating a Positive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fanelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9344457"},{"teacherId":8822852,"projectId":9784947,"letterContent":"The new materials have quickly become a daily part of our learning. During center time, students recently worked together to build a \"classroom city\" with the building set, practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. The sensory tools have also created a calming space for students who need that input.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled! Their faces lit up with excitement, and they immediately began exploring, posing questions, and I could see their imagination come to life. Their joy and curiosity filled the room.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll use the exploration kits for our upcoming \"Little Scientists\" activities, where students will test ideas, make observations, and explore through hands-on discovery. These materials will continue supporting their confidence and love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759759575639,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-discoveries/9784947/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nii","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8822852_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725039721808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822852"},{"teacherId":9563998,"projectId":9158116,"letterContent":"The student excitement was palpable, and the stools were successfully implemented, making them universally accessible at the kidney table for small-group instruction. As this controlled movement serves as a vital tool for concentration, we anticipate a significant, measurable increase in observed time-on-task behavior. This necessary energy release simultaneously reduces minor non-compliance behaviors, such as fidgeting and tapping, leading to a significantly calmer and more cohesive learning environment for all.\r\n\r\nBy removing the physical barriers that impede focus, students are better positioned to absorb and process academic content. This improved concentration is expected to result in higher rates of assignment completion and improved formative assessment scores across all subjects. 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Because of you, my students now have access to sensory tools, fidgets, prize incentives, and healthy snacks that are already making a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nThe sensory and fidget items are helping students stay calm, focused, and ready to learn, while small rewards and snacks encourage participation and perseverance throughout the day. Together, these resources create a positive, supportive environment where my students can thrive both academically and socially.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly matters. Thank you for investing in my students' success and well-being. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1741747864266,"projectUrl":"project/focus-engage-thrive-supporting-sped-i/9155180/","projectTitle":"Focus, Engage, Thrive: Supporting SPED Inclusion Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929370"},{"teacherId":9405971,"projectId":9154705,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support from DonorsChoose, our preschool classroom has transformed into an even more nurturing and emotionally supportive environment. The SEL playdough mats have become a staple during center time. They allow the students to express their feelings by creating faces that represent different emotions, helping them learn to identify and understand both their own feelings and those of their peers.\r\n\r\nWe also use the adorable stuffed bunny rabbits to support conflict resolution. When a disagreement arises, one student holds the bunny to signify that they are the listener, giving the other student space to share their feelings and experiences. Then they switch, allowing both students to feel heard and respected. This practice has empowered our little learners to communicate their emotions and learn empathy in a safe and supportive way.\r\n\r\nThese resources, made possible by DonorsChoose, have truly made a significant impact on our classroom. They have created opportunities for meaningful social-emotional learning and contributed to a more compassionate and caring community for our preschoolers.","fullyFundedDate":1741721093919,"projectUrl":"project/ears-open-hearts-open-sel-inspired-by/9154705/","projectTitle":"\"Ears Open, Hearts Open: SEL Inspired by the Listening Rabbit\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9405971_orig.png?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731781858466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9405971"},{"teacherId":7946194,"projectId":9158993,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your kindness in funding my project! This is my 17th year in the classroom and my first donors choose. It warms my heart to know that I'm supported by such a great community and that my students will have new and amazing items\r\nFor years to come in my classroom. I try to make\r\nMy classroom environment fun, engaging & safe. These additional resources are helping to keep that in order. I hope to continue giving my students a classroom they can be proud of and are happy to join daily. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1741971027892,"projectUrl":"project/ms-kanus-3rd-grade-classroom/9158993/","projectTitle":"Ms. Kanu’s 3rd grade classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7946194"},{"teacherId":9866348,"projectId":9151988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. This was the first step in being able to build a \"Thinking Classroom\". I attended a professional development conference where Peter Liljedahl was the keynote speaker. His strategy of getting students up and out of their desk, to work collaboratively to facilitate learning was revolutionary. \r\n\r\nMath is easily the least favorite subjects of students in my experience. It's hard to sit and pay attention to something they are not necessarily invested in. It's even worse if they are just given worksheets to complete for the sake of doing work. By giving them a way to learn the same content, but in a collaborative way that gets their whole body moving, it becomes more enjoyable. Not only is it a little more fun, but groups can offer other groups feedback, and it's easier to display their work. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they saw gigantic boxes being delivered to my room! They love that they get to use a fancy expo pen, and take turns writing. Most of all, they love that they can show off their work in a large space. We've used the whiteboards in multiple subjects, and they've been an amazing tool. I look forward to being able to use them next year from the very start of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1742006249681,"projectUrl":"project/ditch-the-desks-learn-vertically/9151988/","projectTitle":"Ditch the Desks, Learn Vertically!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wiltbank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9866348_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733794812505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9866348"},{"teacherId":7939041,"projectId":9152861,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and contribution. This project allowed my students to work freely throughout the school campus to conduct interviews and take photos for the school newspaper assignments.\r\n\r\nThe cameras allowed my students to build responsibility and organization. They needed to create a schedule and sign ups to organize the use of the cameras and they needed to be on time to sign out the camera and return it on time for the next person to use. This project greatly impacted my students ability to have a smooth experience creating our first school news paper.","fullyFundedDate":1741644488986,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-school-newspaper/9152861/","projectTitle":"Support our School Newspaper","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939041_orig.png?crop=171,171,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729391153359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939041"},{"teacherId":6558450,"projectId":9158949,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire 4th-grade class, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation that fully funded our classroom project. Your support has made a significant impact on our daily learning and our ability to make indoor recess fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nOur students are absolutely thrilled with the new games you provided: Perfection, Magnetic Chess, and Monopoly Go. Living in an area with frequent rain, indoor recess can sometimes be a challenge, but these games have been a lifesaver! They provide fantastic opportunities for strategic thinking, collaboration, and just plain fun, making those rainy days much more enjoyable for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe read-aloud books you funded, including \"My Mouth is a Volcano\", \"The Day the Crayons Quit\", and \"The Book with No Pictures\", have also been a huge hit. My students adore these stories because they are short, engaging, and often quite humorous. Read-aloud time is a cherished part of our day, and your contribution has enriched our classroom library with wonderful new titles that spark imagination and a love for reading.\r\n\r\nBeyond the games and books, your donation also provided essential school supplies such as Post-it notes, Sharpies, pencils, and card stock. This is truly invaluable. Knowing that every student has the supplies they need to complete assignments without worry or fear of not having something is a tremendous relief for them and for me. It allows them to focus on their learning and thrive in our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity and for investing in the education and well-being of our students. Your kindness has made a tangible and positive difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742096950111,"projectUrl":"project/necessary-supplies-help-students-succeed/9158949/","projectTitle":"Necessary Supplies Help Students Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deuz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6558450_orig.jpg?crop=1542,1542,x1056,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564817462949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6558450"},{"teacherId":7940364,"projectId":9021908,"letterContent":"The LEGO resources have been transformative in bringing our science curriculum to life, particularly during our biomimicry unit. Students eagerly researched Ole Kirk Christiansen, the founder of LEGO, and then applied their knowledge to build tangible representations of animal and plant structures. This hands-on approach significantly increased student engagement and understanding, allowing them to explore complex scientific concepts through play. This project provided a powerful, tactile learning experience, fostering both creativity and scientific inquiry. Furthermore, the math manipulatives have allowed my co-teacher and I to ensure consistent, equitable access to learning tools for all students, promoting a unified and collaborative learning environment.\r\nBuilding on the success of our biomimicry explorations, we are now integrating STEM activities to translate our students' research into real-world inventions. This quarter, students will select an animal or plant, conduct in-depth research, and then design and construct an invention using various materials, including our LEGOs, to solve a practical problem. This project will not only reinforce their understanding of biomimicry and STEM principles but also develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and engineering skills. We aim to culminate this project with a presentation where students showcase their inventions and explain the scientific principles behind their designs, allowing them to demonstrate their learning and innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1735889100927,"projectUrl":"project/build-with-your-hero-heart-and-empower-e/9021908/","projectTitle":"Build With Your Hero Heart and Empower Every Learner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takamura-Luu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7940364"},{"teacherId":8821758,"projectId":8881326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first-grade classroom! Your contribution will make a real difference in fostering creativity and imagination in our young learners.\r\n\r\nHands-on learning and art are vital to early childhood development. Your gift will provide our students with exciting new tools, including playdough, paint sticks and an art drying rack. These resources will allow them to explore different art media while working on first grade level skills.\r\n\r\nWith playdough, our students strengthened their fine motor skills while spelling words, exploring color mixing, and engaging in imaginative play. The paint sticks introduced them to a new medium, teaching them about blending and quick-drying techniques. The art drying rack has been a great asset in our space-challenged classroom, giving students a place to leave their work while it dries.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we can create a more stimulating and engaging learning environment where our young artists can thrive. You are helping us nurture their creativity and instilling a lifelong appreciation for art. 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