{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hawthorne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":7640066,"projectId":9874766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindness and sustainability project. Because of you, our students were able to turn creativity into compassion while learning the importance of community service and environmental responsibility.\r\n\r\nThrough your donation, students created heartfelt kindness notes and transformed upcycled oyster shells into beautiful ornaments, jewelry dishes, and small containers. What might have been discarded materials became meaningful gifts that spread positivity throughout our school and community.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, students learned that even small actions — reusing materials, sharing kind words, and giving to others — can make a powerful impact. They took pride in every step of the process, from designing and crafting to organizing and sharing their creations.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and in projects that teach kindness, creativity, and care for the planet. Your generosity helped our students see that they truly can make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764800003541,"projectUrl":"project/hearts-hands-and-shells-spreading-kin/9874766/","projectTitle":"Hearts, Hands, and Shells: Spreading Kindness and Caring for Earth","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":9579314,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have been such a wonderful addition to our classroom. With the addition of some new games for our Switches, student have had more options of games to play during indoor recess. Having these new games has helped students become more thoughtful in how they take turns and have been making sure that everyone that wants to play is included. They have become more aware of who is and is not being included in group play and it's nice to see how much they have grown and become more respectful of each other. Again, thank you so much for helping me bring games into the classroom that students are excited about playing.","fullyFundedDate":1764704166432,"projectUrl":"project/games-games-and-even-more-games/9579314/","projectTitle":"Games, Games, and Even More Games","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":9345741,"projectId":9423503,"letterContent":"The funding for this project has made it possible to utilize hardware I already had on hand, but was not compatible with the technology within my district. This project also gave my students the opportunity to personalize their learning because I was able to supply students with their own materials so they create their own designs. Additionally, I was able to teach students how to problem solve and use conversion techniques when devices or technology are not compatible. Lastly, these materials allowed some collaboration to occur between primary elementary students and secondary elementary students.","fullyFundedDate":1760447422906,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-microbits/9423503/","projectTitle":"Meeting Microbits","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":9550208,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Having new games for our Switches to utlize in the classroom for behavior rewards has been a blessing. Plus, now that the weather is getting colder, indoor recess is becomming more common. Having something different to look forward to during indoor recess that they have to earn has been wonderful. They are so excited to have some games where they can play each other. While they are competative about the games, they are still respectful of each other and it's so wonderful to see them beginning to show good sportsmanship with each other.","fullyFundedDate":1758848118381,"projectUrl":"project/games-games-games/9550208/","projectTitle":"Games, Games, Games!","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":9488270,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share the success of our Student CORE Store. Thanks to generosity and kindness, students have been able to earn their CORE cash and then spend it in the all-new CORE Store. The items we were able to purchase have been a huge hit. Students absolutely love the selection and are excited to continue their shopping in upcoming visits.\r\nThe sunglasses, earbuds, slime and chap stick are just a few of the BIG HIT items. We are thrilled to see students behavior, attendance and overall excitement continuing to increase as they are eager to earn their CORE cash so they can shop again.\r\nThank you for making such a difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1753995414244,"projectUrl":"project/student-core-store/9488270/","projectTitle":"Student CORE Store","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":9563148,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support in providing hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes for our classroom. These supplies have had such a positive impact on my students' learning by helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment where students can focus on their lessons without the distraction of germs or sickness spreading. Because of these materials, I have been able to keep our classroom running smoothly and minimize interruptions to learning time. With clean hands and surfaces, students feel more comfortable engaging in activities, sharing materials, and working collaboratively. Your contribution has allowed me to focus more on teaching and less on worrying about keeping our room sanitized. Thank you for helping create a space where students can thrive academically and feel secure.","fullyFundedDate":1755521834254,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-germs-away/9563148/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Germs Away","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":9745219,"projectId":9300206,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have made for great fun in our classroom. The preferential seating you have supplied has really helped our friends stay focused and engaged in our group time. So much that during free play they just want to sit on the carpet and play on the wobble seats. Our sensory tent for our calm down area has offered an escape for our friends who really need that extra minute. The binders have made organizing wonderful. It makes independent work easily accessible for staff and students.","fullyFundedDate":1747439214876,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-life-skills-classroom-where-a/9300206/","projectTitle":"Building a Life Skills Classroom Where All Learners Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Springer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745219"},{"teacherId":107846,"projectId":9550209,"letterContent":"We are incredibly thankful for your generous support in helping us get Nintendo Switch games for our classroom! These games will be used as a special incentive, motivating students to work hard, stay focused, and reach their academic and behavioral goals. By earning playtime, students not only enjoy a fun reward but also learn valuable lessons about responsibility, perseverance, and teamwork. Your contribution adds excitement to our classroom and helps create a positive environment where effort and growth are celebrated. Thank you for making a lasting difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1754774840318,"projectUrl":"project/gaming-in-our-world/9550209/","projectTitle":"Gaming in Our World","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":9305854,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity in helping us get Nintendo Switch consoles for our classroom! These will serve as a powerful incentive for our students, encouraging them to work hard, stay engaged, and strive toward academic and behavioral goals. By earning playtime through positive choices and effort, students learn the value of responsibility, perseverance, and teamwork. Your support not only adds excitement and joy to our classroom, but also creates a meaningful way to reward their growth and success. Thank you for making learning even more motivating and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1746787291130,"projectUrl":"project/fun-friday-part-1/9305854/","projectTitle":"Fun Friday, Part 1","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":9305068,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to get new items for inside recess! They could not wait to play with the Legos, especially. There have been some days where it's been too hot to go outside, so having a variety of items for the students to choose from has been a blessing.\r\n\r\nMy students also love having various puppets to play with. We have a puppet theatre, so having more puppets so they can act out fun scenarios has been fun to watch.\r\n\r\nBluey is also a big deal in our classroom. I have had students in the past beg for the interactive Bluey house and these students were so excited to be able to add it to our Bluey collection.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for making indoor recess fun!","fullyFundedDate":1746787301831,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9305068/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20147","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":404,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"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"}