{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"High Mount Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10469083,"projectId":10190511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my classroom. When I laid out my new rug it was a moment of happiness for me. Seeing a brand new rug in my classroom made me feel so happy for my students. The kids love being on the rug and prefer to be there most of the day. My previous students will come in and say why couldn't we have had a rug like that! \r\nBecause the students love being on the carpet I am now in search of lap desks to bring more opportunities to work on the carpet. \r\nThe rug isn't just any rug. It's a magical rug. It's where we welcomed our new student, where we have shared countless laughs, stories, and memories. This is just the beginning.","fullyFundedDate":1777590835025,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-out-the-magic-a-classroom-rug-f/10190511/","projectTitle":"Rolling Out the Magic: A Classroom Rug for Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heintz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10469083_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785450005078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10469083"},{"teacherId":10438091,"projectId":10187237,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw our new classroom rug! They immediately wanted to sit on it, and it quickly became one of their favorite places in our classroom. It has created a warm, inviting space where we can come together as a class to learn, share, read, and celebrate.\r\n\r\nWe use our rug every day during morning meetings, whole-group reading and phonics lessons, read-alouds, movement activities, and classroom discussions. It has become a special gathering place where my first graders can learn together and feel like they are part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments is watching my students settle onto the rug with a good book during our read-aloud time. They are comfortable, engaged, and excited to listen and participate. Having a designated space for us to gather has made our daily routines feel more organized and connected.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our rug will be the place where we learn new skills, share ideas, celebrate accomplishments, and make memories together. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where my students feel comfortable, welcomed, and ready to learn. Your generosity has made a wonderful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776351802185,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-gather-a-space-to-grow/10187237/","projectTitle":"A Place to Gather, A Space to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10438091_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772077171503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438091"},{"teacherId":10511215,"projectId":10289516,"letterContent":"First of all, I want to say thank you so much for providing these STEM activities for my classroom and students! \r\n\r\nI could see their eyes light up with excitement as we unboxed and opened everything! They were eager to try everything out and let their creativity flow! \r\n\r\nBefore my class came in this morning I set up stations around the room. As each student came in they were allowed to choose a station to build in. Some knew exactly what they wanted and went straight to it. Others walked around looking at stations and then chose what peaked their interest. We spent our first half hour of the day channeling our inner engineer and it was so fun to watch! We are looking forward to getting these out for more projects and building sessions!","fullyFundedDate":1781211689008,"projectUrl":"project/building-with-stem-in-our-classroom/10289516/","projectTitle":"Building With STEM in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Albers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10511215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785361634147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10511215"},{"teacherId":10511398,"projectId":10289866,"letterContent":"Absolutely! Here's a polished two-paragraph version that highlights both the excitement and the educational impact:\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Our Toniebox\r\n\r\nOur Toniebox has already made such a wonderful impact in our PreK classroom! My students were so excited when we opened it together on Fun Friday, and they could hardly wait to explore it. They immediately gathered in our library to listen to different song Tonies, with the Halloween Tonie being an instant favorite! They spent much of the day listening to stories, singing along, and enjoying the opportunity to independently choose what they wanted to hear. It has quickly become a special part of our classroom and has brought so much joy and excitement to our students.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited about the learning opportunities the Toniebox will provide throughout the year. I can't wait to incorporate it into our science center so students can learn about whales, dinosaurs, penguins, and so much more through engaging, age-appropriate audio. The Toniebox allows my students to learn through listening, imagination, and exploration while giving them another way to engage with new topics. I am so grateful to everyone who made this project possible and helped bring this wonderful resource into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779283341120,"projectUrl":"project/prek-toniebox/10289866/","projectTitle":"PreK Toniebox","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wittenauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10511398"},{"teacherId":10511215,"projectId":10422629,"letterContent":"Hello again and thank you so much! We were so excited to receive these much needed supplies and goodies! \r\n\r\nThe UV markers will be used for various spelling and ELA activities. The students thought it was so neat that you can write, but not see it without the special light. I know we are going to have much fun with these this year! The candy and items for our treasure box were also a huge hit! The class asked if they could have a sucker in celebration of our first few days in 2nd grade and I just couldn't say no! The folders were given out to the students who didn't bring in a folder for class. The other supplies were placed in the class community bins for the students to access when needed.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your generosity and supporting my students! You are truly helping make a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1786653835063,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-and-extras/10422629/","projectTitle":"Essentials and Extras!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Albers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10511215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785361634147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10511215"},{"teacherId":10073420,"projectId":10371015,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug has quickly become a special gathering place in our classroom! My students use it during whole-group lessons, read-alouds, class discussions, and independent reading. It gives us a comfortable space to come together and learn. The rug cleaning supplies will also help us keep this shared space clean, fresh, and ready for students to use throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see our new rug! They immediately wanted to sit on it and were excited that we had a new, comfortable space to learn together. They loved knowing that people they may never meet took the time to support their classroom. It was a wonderful opportunity to remind them that there are people who believe in them and want to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to build our classroom community while working on our reading skills and developing strong reading habits. Our rug will continue to be used daily for read-alouds, partner discussions, and sharing our thinking about books. As the year continues, and in years to come, I look forward to watching my students make memories, grow as readers, and use this space as a place where they feel comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning together.","fullyFundedDate":1786074847006,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-community-starts-here/10371015/","projectTitle":"Classroom Community Starts Here","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073420_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y296&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752007279549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073420"},{"teacherId":10438091,"projectId":10135370,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and support of our classroom! The magnetic phonics tiles have quickly become one of our favorite learning tools.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the materials. They couldn't wait to start building words and exploring the different letter combinations. The colorful, hands-on tiles immediately captured their attention and made learning feel like play.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the tiles during our phonics lessons and small-group instruction. One of my favorite moments was watching students use the tiles to map out words with vowel teams and digraphs. Students who sometimes struggle with reading were able to physically move the sounds and letters around, helping them better understand how words are built. I could see their confidence grow as they successfully decoded and spelled words on their own.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our literacy journey, students will use these resources to tackle more complex phonics patterns, improve their spelling skills, and strengthen their reading fluency. The tiles will remain an important part of our daily instruction as students work toward becoming independent and confident readers.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided my students with engaging tools that make learning meaningful and fun. Thank you for investing in their future and helping them build a strong foundation in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1775751593114,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-one-word-at-a-ti/10135370/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers One Word at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10438091_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772077171503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438091"},{"teacherId":10438091,"projectId":10106554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom easel for learning! This resource has quickly become a central part of our daily routine. We use it during whole-group lessons on the carpet, especially in math and phonics. One special moment was during a recent math lesson when students gathered around the easel to solve addition problems together. They were so engaged—raising their hands, explaining their thinking, and even coming up to demonstrate their strategies. The easel has made it so much easier for me to model skills clearly while keeping all students involved.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the easel, they were so excited! Many of them immediately asked if they would get to come up and write on it. Their enthusiasm has continued as they take turns using it during lessons, which has built both their confidence and participation. It truly makes learning feel more interactive and fun for them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using the easel to support our growing skills in reading, writing, and math. We are beginning to work more on problem-solving and explaining our thinking, and the easel provides the perfect space for students to share their ideas with the class. Your generosity has created new opportunities for engagement and collaboration, and we are so grateful for the difference you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772725708817,"projectUrl":"project/up-close-learning-a-teacher-easel-for-i/10106554/","projectTitle":"Up Close Learning: A Teacher Easel for Interactive Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10438091_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772077171503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438091"},{"teacherId":10073801,"projectId":9452862,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for everything that you have donated for my students. Both myself and the students are so grateful. They love to sit in the chair and the cushions when we have a break or reading time. They think it is so comfortable. We have also been reading the emotion books. These are great because they help students identify their emotions more. My class is so grateful for every item we received. \r\n\tWhen I first showed my students the big chair for the carpet, they were so excited and they all took a turn to sit on it. They were also happy for the cushions, because they could bring them to their desk chain to sit on to focus more. \r\n\tRight now in ELA class, we are working on Halloween writing, so every day we are practicing handwriting with correct capital letters, punctuations, and grammar. So far, we are having a great year and this school year has flown by so fast.","fullyFundedDate":1753460474886,"projectUrl":"project/1st-year-teacher-calm-classroom/9452862/","projectTitle":"1st Year Teacher Calm Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dermody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073801_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y443&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760484441709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073801"},{"teacherId":10073420,"projectId":9452139,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Students have had a direct impact from your kindness. The students in my class use this regulation station daily. When a student is feeling disregulated or struggling to face a difficult challenge (like learning multiplication) the products provided by your kindness helped to relax them. One student in particular has stopped having outbursts and instead shows me a signal to go to the regulation station. \r\n\r\nStudents who need the items have shown improvement in being able to face a problem with a calmer body and mind. Instead of raising their voices or becoming more upset, they are able to approach a conversation and better understand, taking responsibility instead of yelling. \r\n\r\nALL students are excited to use the materials. The breathing pals are their FAVORITE. There are times when I know we are facing a challenging task, and all students are allowed to get a calming tool to help them face the task. Having a variety of sensory items allows the whole class to enjoy the benefit of the new area.","fullyFundedDate":1754593936941,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-regulation-station-creating/9452139/","projectTitle":"Emotional Regulation Station - Creating a Calm Down Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073420_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y296&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752007279549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073420"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27148","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":303,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":40,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.1,"schoolId":27148,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about High Mount Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"High Mount Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/high-mount-school-district-116/high-mount-elementary-school/27148"}