{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hamilton Elementary Middle School 236","outOfStateSupporters":39.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9703483,"letterContent":"What makes a school a great place to learn? The teachers? The materials? The curriculum? Maybe the building and grounds? What about unique opportunities?\r\nOr, maybe it's all of it! \r\nYour donation allowed us to engage more students in our after school opportunities by creating two entirely new clubs: Scrabble Club and 24-Game Club. Our Scrabble students were appreciative (21 points), ecstatic (12 points), and engaged (10 points). And our 24-Game Club members are quickly developing into the fastest mathematicians around! These clubs are a crucial part of the puzzle of being everything we can be for our students and families - and it really makes a big difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nThe bottom line: our students had more opportunities this year, and it's thanks to your donation. Thank you for your support - it means the world to me and to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758048290009,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-club-fun/9703483/","projectTitle":"After-School Club Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9681524,"letterContent":"Your donation brought a bunch of key resources to my students' fingertips - and from there, they took over! My students have been able to do so much creating this year - from homemade musical instruments that demonstrated pitch, to model K'NEX cars that helped students understand friction and inertia - and it's all thanks to your donation. \r\nI love allowing students to develop their understanding of a given topic through exploration and trial and error building. This allows students to really connect with the content and make their own meaning, instead of listening to what someone else did. Students love it, too - and it makes science and social studies all the more engaging when we have the materials to make it happen.\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom and my students - it really makes a huge difference!","fullyFundedDate":1757511214468,"projectUrl":"project/stem-belongs-in-the-classroom/9681524/","projectTitle":"STEM Belongs in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":556953,"projectId":9416250,"letterContent":"Receiving the chair sacks, My First \"Big\" Pencils, headphones, watercolors, and Colors of the World crayons has made an incredible difference in our classroom thanks to your generosity. These materials have already become a daily part of our learning environment and are helping my students feel more confident, organized, and excited about school.\r\n\r\nThe chair sacks have helped our classroom stay organized and efficient—students now have all their materials within reach, which means smoother transitions and more time spent learning. The \"big\" pencils are a perfect fit for my emerging writers, giving them the grip and control they need to practice letters successfully. The headphones have become essential during math and literacy centers, allowing students to focus on learning apps without distractions. The watercolors and Colors of the World crayons are being used during art integration projects, giving students the tools to express themselves creatively and represent their unique identities.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly empowered my students. Thank you for believing in them and helping create a classroom where they feel seen, supported, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1754162872437,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-for-success/9416250/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp556953_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470342544172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/556953"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9122248,"letterContent":"What (or perhaps, Who) is Dash? Dash is an amazing little robot that students control through block-chain coding - and I just can't tell you how much fun Dash is!\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love our Dash robots and can barely be pulled away once they have started a Dash challenge. While they may feel like they are playing, they are actually building a knowledge set which will help them throughout their lives. From the actual block-chain coding knowledge to soft-skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and critical-thinking, Dash really does it all. \r\n\r\nThank you for donating and bringing this amazing resource into my students' hands - you are making a big difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1746565838705,"projectUrl":"project/kids-coding-club/9122248/","projectTitle":"Kids Coding Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":9398702,"projectId":9394563,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new Social Emotional Learning space has truly transformed our classroom community! My students now have a calm, welcoming area where they can take a break, reflect, and practice strategies to manage their emotions and build positive relationships.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new space, their reactions were priceless. They immediately noticed the soft lighting, cozy seating, and mindfulness tools, and several students said, \"It feels so peaceful in here!\" One student even shared, \"This is my favorite spot — it helps me calm down when I'm upset.\" Moments like that show just how much this space means to them.\r\nWe've been using the SEL space as part of our daily routine — students visit it to journal, use sensory tools, or simply take a mindful moment before returning to class ready to learn. It's helped improve focus, reduce conflicts, and create a stronger sense of community among the students.\r\nOur next step is to build on this momentum by introducing weekly reflection circles and goal-setting activities, where students will use the space to practice empathy, teamwork, and self-awareness. This project has planted the seeds for lasting emotional growth and resilience.\r\nThank you for giving my students a safe place to grow — not just academically, but emotionally and socially. Your support has made a lasting difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1750100538348,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-diversity-for-a-social-em/9394563/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Diversity for a Social Emotional Learning Safe Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742817580385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398702"},{"teacherId":9398702,"projectId":9709485,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Unity Day at Hamilton Elementary Middle School #236 was a success! All students (including middle school) enjoyed sharing and wearing their orange to unite and stand up against bullying as a commUNITY. Your donation and support made this a success. We appreciate you. Thanks to your incredible support, our Unity Day: Stand Up Against Bullying project was a huge success! My students and I used the new resources to create a powerful and memorable experience centered around kindness, empathy, and inclusion.\r\nOn Unity Day, our classroom was a sea of bright orange — students proudly wore their shirts and accessories to show that we stand together against bullying. The excitement in the room was contagious! Many students shared personal stories and reflections about what it means to be kind, brave, and supportive of one another. One student said, \"Wearing orange made me feel like I was part of something big — like we were all standing up for each other.\"\r\nWith the materials you helped provide, we were able to make posters, kindness chains, and reflection journals that sparked deep conversations about respect and compassion. It was inspiring to watch students collaborate and lift each other up, using their creativity to spread positive messages throughout the school.\r\nOur next step is to continue our kindness campaign by developing a \"Kindness Wall\" where students can post uplifting notes to one another all year long. We're also planning to integrate more social-emotional learning activities that reinforce empathy and teamwork in everyday situations.\r\nYour generosity made this day — and the lasting lessons from it — possible. Thank you for helping our students find their voices, celebrate unity, and stand strong together against bullying.","fullyFundedDate":1758636797816,"projectUrl":"project/hawks-unite-against-bullying/9709485/","projectTitle":"Hawks Unite Against Bullying","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742817580385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398702"},{"teacherId":3296606,"projectId":9587388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom technology project! We are beyond grateful for the two Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids tablets and the multi-device charging station you made possible.\r\n\r\nThe tablets have been such an incredible addition to our learning centers. My students love using them during small groups for interactive literacy and math games that build skills in a fun, engaging way. They've also been a wonderful tool for story time, letter and sound recognition, and even social-emotional learning videos.\r\n\r\nThe charging station has made it so easy to keep everything organized and ready for use — no more tangled cords or dead batteries! It helps our classroom run smoothly and ensures that every student gets a turn to explore and learn with our new technology.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our daily routines and brought so much excitement to our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them learn in new, hands-on ways!","fullyFundedDate":1757698019911,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-ideas-tablets-for/9587388/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Ideas: Tablets for Our Technology Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3296606_orig.jpg?crop=1736,1737,x0,y1007&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699962895027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-abboyle"},{"teacherId":3296606,"projectId":9299988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that made it possible for our classroom to receive these amazing art materials! We've used every single item for countless creative projects, and they've truly brightened our learning space.\r\n\r\nOur Crayola paints and watercolor sets have been a favorite for big, bold classroom murals and seasonal crafts — the children love mixing colors and seeing their art come to life. The Shuttle Art tempera paint sticks have been a game changer for quick, mess-free art lessons (and the colors are so vibrant!).\r\n\r\nThe Crayola Clicks markers are a huge hit in our art center — students can't wait to use them each day to draw, write, and create. The colored paper has been perfect for cutting, gluing, and building art projects that tie into our weekly themes, while the Lazy Susan organizers have helped keep our supplies tidy and accessible for little hands.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are able to express themselves creatively every day — whether they're painting apples during science, illustrating stories in literacy, or making cards for their families. These materials have added joy, color, and imagination to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746543561557,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-imaginations-art-su/9299988/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Imaginations: Art Supplies for Pre-K Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3296606_orig.jpg?crop=1736,1737,x0,y1007&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699962895027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-abboyle"},{"teacherId":193497,"projectId":9719715,"letterContent":"We just wrapped up our electrical circuits unit and, thanks to you, the circuits we made were fun, engaging, and SQUISHY!\r\n\r\nYour donation brought a super cool experience to my students. They were able to design series and parallel circuits using play-dough-like dough and then add batteries and fun-color LED lights to make their designs light up.\r\n\r\nAll throughout these seriously fun lessons, the kids were developing seriously strong understanding of what works and what doesn't when designing a circuit. Many came upon the the fact that parallel circuits are better because one light can go out and the others stay on, while in a series circuit, if one goes out, the rest of the line does too (Think holiday lights).\r\n\r\nThis learning is developed by the student, which means that it is much more likely to stick with them than reading about series and parallel circuits, or listening to me talk about them.\r\n\r\nThanks for making hands-on learning possible for my students - we really had a great time!","fullyFundedDate":1758820388818,"projectUrl":"project/squishy-circuits-serious-learning/9719715/","projectTitle":"Squishy Circuits, Serious Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp193497_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471367353220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scott-hartman"},{"teacherId":3296606,"projectId":9400641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project A Cozy Place to Learn and Grow! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a brand-new carpet filled with colorful smiley faces.\r\n\r\nMy Pre-K students absolutely love gathering together on the carpet for circle time, stories, and group activities. The cheerful design brings so much joy to the room and gives each child a special spot to sit, helping them feel included and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThis new carpet has truly transformed our classroom into a warmer, more inviting space where children can learn, play, and grow every day. We are so grateful for your kindness in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1750100538371,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-place-to-learn-and-grow/9400641/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Place to Learn and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3296606_orig.jpg?crop=1736,1737,x0,y1007&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699962895027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-abboyle"},{"teacherId":3296606,"projectId":9104468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Unlocking Literacy: Hands-On Alphabet Materials for Pre-K Learners! Because of your generosity, my students now have engaging alphabet resources that make learning letters exciting and fun.\r\n\r\nThese new materials are helping children recognize letters, build early phonics skills, and develop a love for reading. By exploring the alphabet in hands-on ways, my students are gaining the confidence they need to become strong future readers.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has opened the door to literacy for my little learners. We are so grateful that you chose to invest in their future and help create a classroom filled with joyful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1745846958995,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-hands-on-alphabet-m/9104468/","projectTitle":"\"Unlocking Literacy: Hands-On Alphabet Materials for Pre-K Learners\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3296606_orig.jpg?crop=1736,1737,x0,y1007&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699962895027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-abboyle"},{"teacherId":3296606,"projectId":9104433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Counting on Fun: Hands-On Math Activities for Pre-K Learners! 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