{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harvard - Kent Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6154026,"projectId":10285168,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing hands-on learning and joy to our Mandarin classroom. Your generosity supports our youngest learners, including our K0 students and students in our ABA program.\r\n\r\nWith playdough and magnetic tiles, students are turning their understanding into creations and words. As they built castles, houses, and boxes, they shared ideas like \"My māma is in the box!\" and \"Bàba is with me in the house!\" Hearing them use Mandarin words for mom and dad to tell their own stories has been a joy.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students find meaningful ways to communicate, connect, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1784043870884,"projectUrl":"project/play-talk-learn-building-mandarin-thr/10285168/","projectTitle":"Play, Talk, Learn: Building Mandarin Through Hands-On Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hsu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6154026_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560961379543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y-hsu"},{"teacherId":2898190,"projectId":10648788,"letterContent":"Thank you so kindly for helping to fully fund my project, \"New Laminator and Sheets\". This newer model will be an asset when we begin to laminate projects to hang on the wall. All the little pieces that generally fall off will now stay on and not get lost on the floor. Our flimsy paper will be solid and strong so they stay up longer and won't fade at all. \r\nLaminating our art work definitely helps it to \"shine\". Dull colors are now bright, which will liven up the room. Our shape projects will be the highlight of the room, as well as other art work we post on the walls. Thank you so kindly for fully funding my project, I am ever so appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1790275160435,"projectUrl":"project/new-laminator-and-sheets/10648788/","projectTitle":"New Laminator and Sheets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476753783349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-jones8"},{"teacherId":2898190,"projectId":10564052,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for your generosity. This bird feeder/watcher is just a fantastic addition to our classroom learning. We are working on learning about our community, so adding local bird watching really adds to this concept. \r\nThe bird feeder is set in my yard since I have trees next door, and our school does not have many trees that close. The feeder takes videos and photos, and the students were so excited to see an actual cardinal eating from our feeder. We are able to get a live video feed on the class iPad of when they come and eat, and we can take snap shots of them as well. We are looking forward to other bird species, like blue jays and robins, to come to our feeder. Thank you for helping to instill a love for birds!","fullyFundedDate":1789345031497,"projectUrl":"project/bird-watching-in-real-time/10564052/","projectTitle":"Bird Watching in Real Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476753783349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-jones8"},{"teacherId":3875941,"projectId":10526269,"letterContent":"Thanks for helping our smallest HK scientists begin an amazing year of science exploration! The furniture arrived first and we have been able to use it in many parts of the science room. In the cozy corner, the furniture offers flexible seating options. It has also been used for small group discussions and a quick overflow work space as we began learning to use our droppers! \r\nThe Exploration Station arrived next and is so easy to set up in different spots. Our budding ornithologists began their exploration of bird nests. I'm looking forward to incorporating weaving to help students understand how birds build nests. One student asked about how to spell the words bird and nest, so I added magnetic letters for him. He was thrilled!\r\nAgain, thanks for helping to expand exploration opportunities for our \"budding\" scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1787705937330,"projectUrl":"project/exploration-opportunities-for-our-smalle/10526269/","projectTitle":"Exploration Opportunities for Our Smallest Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3875941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787427502873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3875941"},{"teacherId":2474219,"projectId":10395527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful and generous donations to our classroom! Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' everyday learning experience.\r\n\r\nOne of the simplest donations has made a surprisingly big impact—the tennis balls for the bottoms of our chairs! They stay on really well and have helped make our classroom transitions much quieter. It is amazing how such a simple item can make such a noticeable difference in the noise level of our classroom. Our transitions are calmer, quieter, and more peaceful because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you also for all of the wonderful classroom materials. Items such as markers and a really good pencil sharpener give my students the tools they need to complete their work independently. Having these materials readily available helps students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAnd, of course, the full set of **Harry Potter** books was an especially exciting addition! Having the entire series available allows students to read and enjoy the books together throughout the year. The collection fits perfectly with our Harry Potter-themed classroom and has helped bring our classroom theme to life while encouraging students to become excited about reading.\r\n\r\nYour donations have helped create more than just a well-supplied classroom. They have helped me create a classroom that feels **welcoming, warm, safe, and ready for learning**. Every item you donated has a purpose, and your generosity directly benefits our students each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in our students. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1787319920586,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-and-quiet-learning/10395527/","projectTitle":"Comfortable and Quiet Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2474219_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786654248389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angela-tse"},{"teacherId":2898190,"projectId":10496158,"letterContent":"We would like to thank you so much for fully funding our project, A New and Colorful Year. Like most children, they go through crayons rather quickly, and often times breaking them accidentally. Now that we have a large supply of slender and jumbo sized crayons, we can replace them as needed. We have two separate bins for them to keep them organized. We are also very thankful for the 3 sets of colored pencils. They come in a wide variety of colors! The students will be so happy to be introduced to all these colors and use them in their projects. \r\nThank you kindly.","fullyFundedDate":1787195617732,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-and-colorful-year/10496158/","projectTitle":"A New and Colorful Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476753783349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-jones8"},{"teacherId":2898190,"projectId":10406765,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for helping to fully fund our project, New and Colorful Supplies for K1. The new canisters of paint are so colorful and will pair so nicely with the pallets we also received. The art easels are ready to go for our art studio! We have smocks on hand to get messy with paint. The glue sticks are in the box ready to be used for our first shape project. \r\nWe are also so happy to receive the watercolor paints for our small group center times. Those run out quickly with a lot of use, so we are thankful to have a bulk set.\r\nThe colorful folders are going to be used weekly to bring home papers, and will match the team each student is on.\r\nThank you so much again for all your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1786031382509,"projectUrl":"project/new-and-colorful-supplies-for-k1/10406765/","projectTitle":"New and Colorful Supplies for K1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476753783349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-jones8"},{"teacherId":10229899,"projectId":10186253,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing keyboards into our music classroom! When our musicians first saw the 10 new keyboards, their faces lit up. They were so excited and couldn't wait to start playing and exploring on their own. We began with partner activities and small group rotations. Musicians practiced taking turns, supporting one another, and applying their xylophone skills to the keyboard. These keyboards have given them the opportunity to explore piano and experience the excitement of learning a new instrument.","fullyFundedDate":1778510281107,"projectUrl":"project/piano-dreams-for-young-musicians/10186253/","projectTitle":"Piano Dreams for Young Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229899"},{"teacherId":4452846,"projectId":10226822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our first grade classroom! These supplies will make such a meaningful difference in our students' learning environment throughout the school year. From Play-Doh that will provide opportunities for hands-on learning and creativity, to colorful stickers and motivational stamps that will encourage and celebrate student effort, each item will bring excitement and purpose to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe bulletin board materials, magnetic hooks, clips, magnets, and organizational supplies will help me create a welcoming, organized, and engaging classroom where students can feel comfortable learning and growing. The handwriting roller stamps and dry erase dots will also give students additional opportunities to practice important skills in fun and interactive ways.\r\n\r\nThe maps will help us explore and learn about the world around us, while the variety of classroom materials will support lessons, routines, student independence, and creativity. Having these resources available means I can provide more hands-on experiences and make learning accessible and enjoyable for all of my first graders.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond simply providing classroom supplies. You are helping create a space where children can learn, create, take risks, celebrate their accomplishments, and feel proud of themselves. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where learning can be joyful every day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1778510280294,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-fresh-start-supplies-for-su/10226822/","projectTitle":"First Grade Fresh Start: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sadowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4452846"},{"teacherId":10229899,"projectId":9921437,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our music classroom more comfortable, calming, and accessible. The wobble cushions have been especially helpful during lessons on the rug, allowing students to move gently while staying focused and engaged. The new rug has also made our think space feel warm and inviting, giving students a safe place to regulate their emotions before returning to the lesson. The new ukulele storage has made a big difference as well. Students can now access and return the instruments more safely and independently. It has been wonderful to see them take greater responsibility for our classroom materials and spend less time waiting to receive an instrument. Thank you for making such a difference in our music room!","fullyFundedDate":1778510281259,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-that-supports-learning/9921437/","projectTitle":"Comfort That Supports Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229899"},{"teacherId":2898190,"projectId":10172449,"letterContent":"Our class cannot thank you enough for fully funding our project, \"Apple iPad For Morning Meeting\". It is so new and crystal clear. I cannot wait to start showing the students the morning song and video for our growing and changing unit once I set it up with our school system. With the old iPad, I could not play our bluetooth speaker connected without some sort of issue, but this should be perfect! Displaying animal photographs will also now be clear and easy to see. \r\nWe are also so thankful for the new mop. We are using the art studio daily and need to wipe up our paint splatter on the floor (and of course after snack time!). \r\nWe are so grateful and thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1777990546214,"projectUrl":"project/apple-ipad-for-morning-meeting/10172449/","projectTitle":"Apple iPad For Morning Meeting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476753783349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-jones8"},{"teacherId":4452846,"projectId":9947091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our first grade classroom is filled with exciting new materials that inspire learning, creativity, and joy every single day.\r\n\r\nThe sentence strips are already helping my students practice their writing and build confidence as they learn to express their ideas. The magnetic tiles and Tetra Tower blocks have become favorites during hands-on learning time, encouraging teamwork, problem solving, and imagination. Our new binders are keeping us organized, while the scented markers and fun erasers make everyday work feel special and motivating.\r\n\r\nThe UNO game has brought laughter and connection during indoor recess and social learning, helping students practice important skills like taking turns and following rules. Even the small additions, like the tension rods and the You Are Amazing light, have made our classroom feel more welcoming and supportive.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in the lives of my students. 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