{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Howe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":8891657,"projectId":9828758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"The Snack Station: Small Bites, Big Impact.\" Your generosity helps ensure that every student who visits my counseling office has access to a quick, comforting snack that helps them refocus, recharge, and return to class ready to learn. These small bites truly make a big difference in students' confidence, calm, and overall well‑being. The snacks are healthy, delicious, and so necessary to help my students learn and be their very best selves. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1767177379518,"projectUrl":"project/the-snack-station-small-bites-big-impa/9828758/","projectTitle":"The Snack Station: Small Bites, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8891657_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710778015496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8891657"},{"teacherId":8891657,"projectId":9890240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Smart Snacks for Smart Minds.\" Your generosity ensures that students who visit my counseling office have the healthy fuel they need to stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. These snacks make a real difference for kids who need a little extra support during their day, and your kindness helps them feel cared for and capable. I am truly grateful for you. The jalapeno beef jerky sticks were such a hit with the kids! They loved all the snacks but especially the Takis.","fullyFundedDate":1766443278944,"projectUrl":"project/smart-snacks-for-bright-minds/9890240/","projectTitle":"Smart Snacks for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8891657_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710778015496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8891657"},{"teacherId":9058616,"projectId":9727756,"letterContent":"This project was so great for our classroom. The materials within this project meet the needs of many different learners and students individual needs too. The items allow me to use the sensory bins and sensory table in different ways and allow for more play like learning for my 5 and 6 year old kiddos They have loved it. \r\nThe brain buiding and stem toys have been so great to use for soft starts and also for our inside recess days. We have gotten a lot of snow and very cold and windy temps that have been causing us to be cooped up inside for our recess times. These toys and building materials have been so great for them to engage their minds and be creative with building and problem solving etc. \r\nThis would not be possible without the help of donations and I am so thankful for each one. 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