{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hawthorne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9345741,"projectId":10302402,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to help our classroom stay organized. Your help is appreciated as there are so many costs to getting a classroom effectively running each year. \r\nSo far, we are off to a smooth start. This is partially due to the donations that you made. My students and I have already put them to use.\r\nThese materials will be used throughout the year. We will continue to add to them. We will add to them via more projects and other purchases made for our class. Organization helps our procedures run smoothly and maximize instruction time. Thank you for helping us use every valuable moment.","fullyFundedDate":1779886928373,"projectUrl":"project/smooth-sailing-in-second-grade/10302402/","projectTitle":"Smooth Sailing in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9345741_orig.png?crop=101,101,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741630890410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345741"},{"teacherId":107846,"projectId":10299296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in providing headphones for us to use this year. Many students aren't able to come to school with quality headphones and with your help, my students are able to have something they can use.\r\n\r\nWe use several online tests or programs that require students to hear what is needed, and when everyone is on at the same time, it becomes hard for them to focus on their own work if other students are working on the same thing. Headphones help keep my students focused on thier own work and I'm happy they aren't distracted by extra noise around the room.","fullyFundedDate":1785395684740,"projectUrl":"project/sound-off/10299296/","projectTitle":"Sound Off!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deegan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp107846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448992262047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tdeegan"},{"teacherId":107846,"projectId":10134067,"letterContent":"My students are using the new LEGO resources during indoor recess and will use them as part of our after-school Game Club. During indoor recess, the LEGO bricks give students a fun, creative activity that encourages them to build, experiment, and work together. Students enjoy creating their own designs, building structures, and collaborating with classmates. It has been wonderful to see them use their imaginations while also practicing patience, problem-solving, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were incredibly excited! They immediately wanted to start building and were eager to see what they could create. The LEGO bricks have been especially popular during indoor recess because they give students a positive and engaging option when they cannot go outside.\r\n\r\nIn our after-school Game Club, students will also use the LEGO resources as part of our games and building activities. They work together, follow directions, develop strategies, and challenge themselves to create different designs. Our next steps are to continue introducing new building challenges and games that encourage students to think creatively and work as a team. We are so grateful to our donors for providing these materials and giving our students opportunities to learn, create, and have fun both during the school day and after school!","fullyFundedDate":1777640353488,"projectUrl":"project/lego-learning-lab/10134067/","projectTitle":"Lego Learning Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deegan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp107846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448992262047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tdeegan"},{"teacherId":107846,"projectId":10116951,"letterContent":"How can I thank you enough for your generous donation? I hope the pictures of us reading our new books is a start. Over the last few years, I've seen how important graphic novels are for helping students stay engaged in reading and by introducing more into our classroom library has been invaluable.\r\n\r\nI always tell my students to read if they finish any classwork while they are waiting on everyone else to finish, and this year, I don't hear the groans I usually get from asking because of the graphic novels. I even have students that would rather read one than do their work. Reading is something I still love to do and I'm so thrilled to see my students get to have that same passion because they now have books that interest them.","fullyFundedDate":1778005754944,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-read/10116951/","projectTitle":"Ready to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deegan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp107846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448992262047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tdeegan"},{"teacherId":107846,"projectId":10116606,"letterContent":"How can I thank you enough for your help aquiring new white boards and supplies for my students? We start our year off with multiplication & division facts and place value to make sure the rest of our year is strong. By having tools to help us work out our understand the value of numbers and becoming more confident in our math facts, we are on our way to deeper understanding of numbers. When I passed out our white boards and we used them during one of our math lessons, you could see the relief in their faces because they were able to better grasp the concept of a numbers value. Also, having extra dry erase markers is so awesome. We do a lot of work on our white boards, so that means markers dry out faster. You have truly helped us have a strong start to our school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778236025455,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-learn/10116606/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deegan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp107846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448992262047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tdeegan"},{"teacherId":7640066,"projectId":10059290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3D printing kindness project! Because of your generosity, our students were able to bring their ideas to life in such meaningful and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nUsing the filament you helped provide, students designed and created kindness tokens, inspirational magnets, and special school coins that were shared throughout our building. One of the most impactful creations was our \"Kindness Coin,\" which gave students a gentle, nonverbal way to ask for support, connection, or simply a hug when they needed it most. \r\n\r\nThrough this project, students became designers, problem-solvers, and kindness ambassadors. They took so much pride in creating items that spread joy and encouragement to others, especially during such an important time in the school year.\r\n\r\nYour support helped us build not only creativity and innovation but also compassion and connection within our school community. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping our students make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1769783374590,"projectUrl":"project/makers-of-kindness/10059290/","projectTitle":"Makers of Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandy Padgett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7640066_orig.jpg?crop=790,790,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647565992964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7640066"},{"teacherId":7640066,"projectId":10089644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, our students had meaningful opportunities to grow as leaders, teammates, and kind community members.\r\n\r\nWith these incentives and learning experiences, our K–4 students were encouraged to make positive choices, set goals, and practice important life skills like responsibility, perseverance, and teamwork. The simple rewards they earned became powerful reminders that their actions matter and that they can make a difference in their classroom and beyond.\r\n\r\nYour support helped create a classroom filled with encouragement, motivation, and joy. Most importantly, it helped our students believe in themselves as capable, caring leaders.\r\n\r\nI must say the slime was the biggest hit of all of the prizes!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' future!","fullyFundedDate":1770598315537,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-life-skills-and-leadership/10089644/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Life Skills and Leadership Through Incentive-Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandy Padgett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7640066_orig.jpg?crop=790,790,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647565992964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7640066"},{"teacherId":7640066,"projectId":10035524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make this innovation project possible. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to technology that allows them to see, touch, and create as they learn—turning everyday lessons into meaningful, hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of our multi-color, four-head 3D printer, students are actively designing, building, and exploring concepts in both science and social studies. We are also excited to now have a rolling cart, which allows us to move the printer to different locations throughout the school so other students and classrooms can watch it in action. This has created even more excitement and curiosity, turning our project into a shared learning experience across the building.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you are helping close opportunity gaps and opening doors to future careers in engineering, design, and innovation. Your support is empowering students to collaborate, think critically, and see themselves as creators and problem-solvers. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future—your impact is truly lasting.","fullyFundedDate":1768747751185,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-school-to-life-with-a-multi-col/10035524/","projectTitle":"Bringing School to Life with a Multi-Color 3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandy Padgett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7640066_orig.jpg?crop=790,790,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647565992964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7640066"},{"teacherId":7640066,"projectId":9929989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring this 3D printing opportunity to life. Your generosity has opened the door for my students to explore, create, and engage with learning in ways that truly inspire them. Because of you, they now have access to tools that make their ideas tangible and their learning more meaningful.\r\n\r\nWith this 3D printer, my students are already thinking like engineers, designers, and problem-solvers. They have created small hearts to hide around the school to spread kindness and brighten others' days, and they designed and printed testing coins to encourage and motivate 2nd and 3rd graders during assessment time. They are also building, experimenting, and discovering that their ideas have real value through hands-on projects that connect directly to what they are learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you have given my students confidence. You've shown them that their ideas matter and that people believe in their potential. Thank you for investing in their future and for helping create a classroom where curiosity, creativity, and innovation thrive every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1765542138889,"projectUrl":"project/building-the-future-through-3d-printing/9929989/","projectTitle":"Building the Future Through 3D Printing & Real-World Creation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandy Padgett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7640066_orig.jpg?crop=790,790,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647565992964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7640066"},{"teacherId":107846,"projectId":10109875,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you. My students were so excited to see new supplies to help us finish out the school year. We have so many various fun projects to finish out the year and these supplies will come in handy! They were so excited about our new pencil sharpener and pencil top erasers. Our old pencil sharpener finally bit the dust and we were out of pencil top erasers. Sometimes it's the small things that make us the happiest. Again, thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1772539233743,"projectUrl":"project/specialty-supplies/10109875/","projectTitle":"Specialty Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deegan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp107846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448992262047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tdeegan"},{"teacherId":3083970,"projectId":9645241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and belief in our students. Because of your support, our school's book vending machine is now stocked with engaging chapter books that students are excited to earn and read. This project has gone far beyond providing books—it has created a culture of motivation, pride, and celebration around positive behavior and literacy. Many of our students do not have access to books at home, so receiving a brand-new chapter book of their own is incredibly meaningful. Your kindness has helped turn reading into something joyful, rewarding, and personal for every child who participates.\r\n\r\nStudents earn a coin for the book vending machine by demonstrating our schoolwide CORE values: Civility, Order, Respect, and Excellence. When students are recognized for these behaviors, they are called down to the front of the school, where they are celebrated in front of their peers. The excitement is contagious—students beam with pride as they hold their coin and wait their turn to place it into the machine. The moment the book drops is often followed by cheers, big smiles, and immediate reading. Some students open their books before they even leave the area, eager to start their new story. Others carefully hold onto their book like a treasure, knowing it is something they truly earned. This experience has made positive behavior visible, meaningful, and deeply motivating for our students.\r\nYour donation has helped us reinforce that good choices matter and that excellence is worth celebrating. More importantly, you have helped students build a positive relationship with reading. Many students who were previously reluctant readers are now excited about chapter books because of the pride and ownership they feel when earning one. Teachers have noticed an increase in reading engagement, classroom conversations about books, and students recommending stories to one another. The book vending machine has become more than a reward—it is now a symbol of opportunity, growth, and encouragement within our school community. From all of us, thank you for making this possible. Your generosity has left a lasting impact on our students, and we are deeply grateful for your support, belief, and commitment to their success.","fullyFundedDate":1764704167184,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-big-kids/9645241/","projectTitle":"Books for Big Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dupree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3083970_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647360613726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3083970"},{"teacherId":7640066,"projectId":9579130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping our school purchase handicapped accessible swings for our playground. Because of you, more of our students now have the opportunity to participate fully in play, feel included, and experience the joy of recess alongside their peers.\r\nThese swings are already making a powerful difference. Students who previously had limited access to playground equipment can now swing, laugh, and engage socially in ways that support both their physical and emotional well-being. Your support has helped create a more inclusive, welcoming environment where every child feels seen and valued.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your commitment to equity in education and for helping ensure that all students, regardless of ability, have access to meaningful and joyful experiences at school.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making such a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1755614836909,"projectUrl":"project/swinging-is-a-sport/9579130/","projectTitle":"Swinging Is A Sport","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandy Padgett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7640066_orig.jpg?crop=790,790,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647565992964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7640066"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20147","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":412,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":37,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.5,"schoolId":20147,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hawthorne Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hawthorne Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/msd-of-warren-township/hawthorne-elementary-school/20147"}