{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hampden Elementary School 55","outOfStateSupporters":31.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":370704,"projectId":9249628,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students of the @ Hampden #55 Ukulele Club, thank you so much for fully funding our DonorsChoose project! Your incredible generosity will have a powerful and lasting impact on the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just funding musical instruments; it is creating lifelong musicians and a joyful learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Gift:\r\n\r\n13 Ukuleles, 13 Futures: You are providing 13 students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in music, learn basic theory, and master chords.\r\n\r\nThe Power of Practice: By allowing students to take the ukuleles home, you are ensuring they have the tools for consistent practice, which is essential for building confidence and skill.\r\n\r\nA Lifelong Gift: Crucially, your donation ensures that every student gets to keep their ukulele at the end of the club. This means they can continue their musical journey for years to come, long after the school year is over.\r\n\r\nA Joyful Community: You are fostering a positive, supportive setting where students learn and grow together through the universal language of music.\r\n\r\nAs I look forward to my third year leading the Ukulele Club, I am deeply grateful for your investment in our students' potential and their musical education. Thank you for helping them take their first steps on what will surely be a wonderful and enduring musical journey!","fullyFundedDate":1746540476633,"projectUrl":"project/ukuleles-for-all/9249628/","projectTitle":"Ukuleles for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gorby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp370704_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460801579763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrew-gorby"},{"teacherId":9133517,"projectId":9713812,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! Thanks to your donation, my kids have working and easy to access STEM to explore engineering concepts and build their creativity. They have been so excited to explore all of the materials. I have used this grant as an opportunity to teach some life skills. My students helped me \"read\" the picture directions and assemble the STEM lab stools. Just like in real life, we completed one and realized we made an error and had to take it apart t to fix it. We are grateful for you! I have made STEM lab time a part of our daily rotations at least twice a week since receiving materials and I don't see that time decreasing any home soon.","fullyFundedDate":1758851765146,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lab-in-the-making/9713812/","projectTitle":"STEM Lab in the Making","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9133517_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757822774410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9133517"},{"teacherId":370704,"projectId":8845891,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support of our classroom's science research library! Because of your kindness, my students now have an even greater selection of fascinating, knowledge-packed books to fuel their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nEach morning, I see their excitement as they eagerly select books filled with vibrant illustrations, stunning photographs, and engaging scientific discoveries. These books don't just provide information—they spark new questions, encourage deeper thinking, and inspire connections to the incredible world we live in. Your generosity is helping to create lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and budding scientists!\r\n\r\nYour gift is making a real difference in their education, and I am so grateful for your support. Thank you for being a part of our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1727964548229,"projectUrl":"project/the-big-colorful-and-curious-world-of-s/8845891/","projectTitle":"The BIG, Colorful and Curious World of Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gorby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp370704_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460801579763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrew-gorby"},{"teacherId":370704,"projectId":8536381,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous contribution to our \"Technology in the Classroom\" project. Your support has directly addressed a critical need for our 3rd-grade students by providing a safe and organized charging and storage solution for their Chromebooks. As you know, each student in our school is assigned a laptop to enhance their learning experience throughout the school day. However, without a dedicated space for charging and storage, we faced challenges with uncharged devices and potential damage, which significantly impacted instructional time and student learning. Your belief in our vision has made a tangible difference in our students' educational journey.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, all 3rd-grade students now have consistent access to fully charged and functional Chromebooks. This means that valuable learning time is no longer lost due to technical difficulties. Students can seamlessly integrate technology into their lessons, fostering a more engaging and effective learning environment. This not only supports their current academic success but also equips them with essential digital literacy skills for the future. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership in empowering our students through technology.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a profound impact on our students' learning. By ensuring access to reliable technology, you have enabled them to fully participate in digital learning activities, explore new educational resources, and develop crucial 21st-century skills. We are confident that this investment in technology will continue to pay dividends in the years to come, shaping our students into confident and capable learners. Thank you again for your generosity and for believing in the power of technology to transform education.","fullyFundedDate":1724088291330,"projectUrl":"project/getting-charged-up-for-sy-24-25-/8536381/","projectTitle":"⚡Getting Charged Up for SY 24-25! ⚡","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gorby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp370704_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460801579763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrew-gorby"},{"teacherId":1934592,"projectId":8664980,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of myself and my kindergarten students, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation, which has allowed us to purchase new classroom tables. Your kindness and support mean more than words can convey.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we now have sturdy, child-friendly tables that provide a safe and comfortable learning environment. These tables are not just pieces of furniture; they are tools that will foster creativity, collaboration, and learning. From colorful art projects to hands-on math activities, these tables will serve as a foundation for countless moments of growth and discovery.\r\n\r\nSeeing the excitement and joy on my students' faces as they sit at their new tables has been truly heartwarming. They now have a dedicated space that supports their small hands and big dreams, enabling them to focus on the activities that help them learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds us of the incredible power of community and the difference that caring individuals like you can make in the lives of young learners. Your investment in their education will have a lasting impact, not only in their academic journey but also in shaping their confidence and love for learning.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and support. 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