{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Howe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10638475,"projectId":10559151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 1st Grade Class Snacks project! Your generosity has provided our students with snacks they can enjoy throughout the school day, helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For our first graders, having a snack can make a big difference during a busy day of learning, growing, and exploring.\r\nMy students were so excited to have snacks available in our classroom! We use snack time as a chance to take a short break, recharge, and get ready for our next learning activity. Whether we are working hard on reading, writing, math, or exploring something new, these snacks help keep little learners going.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for thinking of our classroom. Your support goes beyond providing snacks—it helps create a classroom where our students feel cared for and ready to learn each day. Thank you for making a difference for our first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1788271225832,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-class-snacks/10559151/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Class Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thorson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10638475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788398236238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10638475"},{"teacherId":7578746,"projectId":10466983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. Your donation has helped my students make it to lunch without being super hungry. We have a lot of snack options so all students are getting something they like. Having a snack is a good opportunity to take a pause in our day before we continue with learning. When my students have a snack they are able to focus on their learning. Focus is so important to their overall achievement in the classroom. It also leads to behavioral success. It makes them feel like they are loved and cared for when their needs are being met.","fullyFundedDate":1787714355482,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-fuel/10466983/","projectTitle":"Food for Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7578746_orig.jpg?crop=589,589,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606831523845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7578746"},{"teacherId":9058616,"projectId":10141523,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping me fund this project. It allowed me to create opportunities for hands on learning. I was able to help foster creativity and help build students confidence in different areas. The activities provided multiple means and chances for the students to build and create things as well as work together. \r\nThe snacks that were on this project allowed me to ensure my students had snacks at school, extra food if needed and provide specific students with some extra snacks to take home over weekends etc. The snacks were a great addition to our classroom and truly helped in so many ways. We were able to ensure their bellies were full and minds were able to focus on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1774031444397,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-and-strong-minds/10141523/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies and Strong Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gwyin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9058616_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y325&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692718726650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgwyin"},{"teacherId":9103258,"projectId":10114504,"letterContent":"Providing snacks to my classroom makes a large difference for my students. I work in a school district where free breakfast and lunch are provided to ALL students as most are low-income students. They rely on an afternoon snack as well to help them get through the day and the learning while fueling their brains. As well as it might be the only guaranteed thing they eat before they come back to school in the morning. \r\n\r\nYou also are helping me out a lot as I use my own money to provide snacks to my students because of how much I know they need it. When you help provide snacks, you are also helping teachers cut a big financial cost for them too. As teachers we will do anything for our students and we always are so grateful for the help.","fullyFundedDate":1773251483363,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-kinders/10114504/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9103258_orig.jpg?crop=1537,1537,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692718605442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9103258"},{"teacherId":8161753,"projectId":10398731,"letterContent":"Your donation of fun writing materials has brought excitement and creativity into my classroom. Students are eager to use colorful pens, markers, stickers, and other engaging writing supplies that make writing feel enjoyable rather than a task. These materials inspire students to express their ideas, tell stories, and practice important literacy skills with enthusiasm.\r\nYour generosity is helping my students develop a love of writing that can last a lifetime. By making writing engaging and accessible, these materials support creativity, communication skills, and academic growth. Thank you for providing resources that encourage my students to become confident, enthusiastic writers and lifelong learners.","fullyFundedDate":1786298393215,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-writers-every-day/10398731/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Writers Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Comito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8161753_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650988263042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8161753"},{"teacherId":8161753,"projectId":10398162,"letterContent":"The donation of healthy snacks has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Many\r\n students come to school hungry or need a nutritious snack to stay focused throughout the day. Having access to healthy snacks helps students maintain their energy, improve concentration, and be more engaged in learning. These snacks also provide comfort and support for students who may not always have access to nutritious food outside of school. Thanks to your generosity, our students are better prepared to learn, participate, and succeed each day. Your support has helped create a healthier, more positive learning environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1786993567548,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-happy-learners/10398162/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks, Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Comito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8161753_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650988263042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8161753"},{"teacherId":7578746,"projectId":10012406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The students in my classroom benefit from having access to individualized materials. Your donation allows me to find resources that best fit my students individual needs. Teachers pay teachers has academic and social emotional resources that are focused on individual skills. They also have hands on activities that my students really enjoy and it helps them stay engaged in learning. Being able to provide my students with a preferred task helps them learn and also leads to less disruptive behaviors. \r\n\r\nOur classroom is so appreciative of you and your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778279345190,"projectUrl":"project/individualized-materials/10012406/","projectTitle":"Individualized Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7578746_orig.jpg?crop=589,589,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606831523845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7578746"},{"teacherId":9103258,"projectId":10009029,"letterContent":"These resources have helped provide my students with the tools and interactive resources to build their reading skills. They make learning fun for my kindergarteners and encourage them to continue their learning and stay on task. These resources also help keep our learning tools organized and properly stored so that they last longer and can be used for more future kindergarteners to come! I look forward to the growth and happiness I see with my students when they are using their new reading resources in our classroom daily. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1772134877652,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read/10009029/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9103258_orig.jpg?crop=1537,1537,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692718605442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9103258"},{"teacherId":8161753,"projectId":10013579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. The snacks arrived just in time to finish out the school year. Several of our students have food sensitivity or allergies and these snacks are safe for all of us. \r\nWhen the amazon packages arrived, it was like opening a present. The students helped select the snacks for the project so they were eager to open the boxes. They came up with the idea that we should eat the bunny crackers in the school garden. They also decided to sort and count each snack. Always learning!","fullyFundedDate":1777984100680,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks/10013579/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Comito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8161753_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650988263042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8161753"},{"teacherId":9828256,"projectId":9915926,"letterContent":"On behalf of our elementary students and staff, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of skin-colored art materials. Your thoughtful contribution is already making a meaningful difference in our classrooms. By providing a variety of shades, you are helping children more accurately and proudly represent themselves and others in their artwork.\r\n\r\nThese materials are more than just supplies—they are tools for inclusion, creativity, and self-expression. Our students are excited to use them as they explore identity, diversity, and storytelling through art. It has been wonderful to see the joy and confidence that comes from being able to choose colors that truly reflect who they are.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support of our students and our mission to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Your kindness and commitment to our community are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1766443277400,"projectUrl":"project/colors-of-the-world-making-art-that-loo/9915926/","projectTitle":"Colors of the World: Making Art that Looks Like Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828256"},{"teacherId":9058616,"projectId":9912100,"letterContent":"Thank You SO much for helping me fund this project entirely! This project was funded in perfect timing as well. We read the Snowy day for literacy and Peter arrived just in time to join us as our reading buddy and the kids loved it so much. It really added to the learning and made it more memorable for all of the students. The book buddies are such a great addition to our reading area and read aloud times in the classroom. The students love using them to read to and read with. We have been able to use them for morning meetings, breaks, reading groups and so much more. My students have really loved reading and these have sparked a new love for reading :)","fullyFundedDate":1766330768359,"projectUrl":"project/book-buddies-and-creativity/9912100/","projectTitle":"BOOK Buddies and Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gwyin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9058616_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y325&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692718726650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgwyin"},{"teacherId":9058616,"projectId":9940802,"letterContent":"This project was such a great help to me and my fellow kindergarten teaching partner. We were able to ensure that each kiddo had gloves and a hat for outside recess in the cold. This wad HUGE especially since our weather can be nice one day and cold the next here where we live. The snacks have been such a great help for afternoon snack time as well. They have allowed the students to have a snack after specials each afternoon and help me keep their belly full, mind focused and body ready to learn. It Also allows for me to send some pore packaged snacks home over a few longer breaks with a select few students that need more at home. once again, thank you so much for alway helping me.","fullyFundedDate":1767233450217,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-winter-necessities/9940802/","projectTitle":"Snacks & Winter Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gwyin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9058616_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y325&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692718726650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgwyin"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_51893","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":272,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":67.5,"schoolId":51893,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Howe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Howe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/iowa/des-moines-public-schools/howe-elementary-school/51893"}