{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hamilton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10104955,"projectId":9522872,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful to have the materials you donated to us. They are so excited every day to use them! \r\n\r\nFor example, my students are using the play-do and magnetic tiles to start the day off. They either use them to use their imagination to create something or just to settle in for the day. I have also used the play-do for them to have a hands-on method to show that they understood the lesson and can retain information. For example, after learning about natural disasters, the students used the play-do to create a natural disaster. \r\n\r\nThe writing supplies you donated have helped the to be more engaged in writing their personal narrative masterpieces. They like the option of choosing what writing utensil they are going to use. It gives them more ownership in their writing and increases their desire to want to write more. \r\n\r\nThe organization supplies you donated have made turning in work efficient. It helps me check for work with no names and know who it belongs to.","fullyFundedDate":1755006996632,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-their-stories/9522872/","projectTitle":"Unlock Their Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunleavy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10104955"},{"teacherId":9218198,"projectId":9564653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! Our \"Under the Sea\" day immersed our students in learning about the oceans and seas. The main hallway became an aquarium, the classrooms were filled with lessons on ocean creatures, and families are still talking about it! \r\n\r\nThe backdrops, tablecloths, fish, headbands, and all the supplies really made the school a living ocean for our students. Throughout the halls you could hear students exclaiming \"This is the BEST day EVER!\" That was because of YOU and your donation! These are the moments that they will carry with them throughout life. Talking about the time that they went to school and there was a boat from the ceiling!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for our students. We continue to use the resources and build on what we started, carrying the engagement and learning throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1755006996559,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-immersive-learning-experienc/9564653/","projectTitle":"Diving Into Immersive Learning Experiences for K-5 ML Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balkus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218198_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692901819971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218198"},{"teacherId":9803639,"projectId":9735915,"letterContent":"Your generous gift has been a huge blessing to my classroom. My students have benefited from many of the items purchased.\r\n Many of my students have a difficult time regulating. Having calming tools that are fun and effective make processing big emotions less stressful. They are learning that all feelings are valid. Once they recognize their feelings they are learning to pick strategies to help them process. The books purchased have key themes that help enforce the social skills lessons.\r\n Learning can be fun. A key component of learning is to be engaged in what is being taught. The roll and reads help students learn to read and spell. The creative writing workbook makes it fun to write. Thank you for partnering with me.","fullyFundedDate":1760713341572,"projectUrl":"project/successful-students/9735915/","projectTitle":"Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9803639"},{"teacherId":9218198,"projectId":9283767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donation! Students gravitate immediately to our new decodable library. They love having books at their level and knowing that any book they pick up is something they can read. It is so fun to watch them read and talk about them together. \r\n\r\nMy students ask to read daily! They immediately noticed that some of the books have multiple copies and started their own book clubs! Choosing to read together and then talk about the book. The most popular so far are the National Geographic and anything with animals. Students are finding the mystery ones, and I know they will soon be a popular pick as well!\r\n\r\nWe will go back to these books time and time again throughout the year, and for many to come. I know we are building lifelong readers . \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students, their reading, and the important work we are doing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746806625965,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-library-oasis-for-multilingual/9283767/","projectTitle":"Decodable Library Oasis for Multilingual Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balkus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218198_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692901819971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218198"},{"teacherId":9218198,"projectId":9570766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring this much color into our lessons! It has been amazing to see the students come alive when they see all the options available to them when doing creative lessons and writing!\r\n\r\nDobbing letters with the bingo dobbers is much more fun when they have all the colors of the rainbow! They think the erasable pens are magic! The first few times they got to use those we had to practice how to erase with them and spent time just exploring them. How could a pen erase?! We've been able to manipulate sounds, letters, numbers with all the magnetic tape and hooks. The vocabulary conversations while they smell the Dr. Sketch markers are awesome to see in action!\r\n\r\nLearning is coming alive for them! They want to write, they want to practice, they can't wait to get to group and that is because of the variety of materials they get to utilize in our lessons! With our youngest learners we are practicing how to write their names, and doing it large, small, and in many different mediums helps build automaticity while keeping high interest. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and their learning through your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755694608678,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-color-to-ml-lessons/9570766/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Color to Ml Lessons!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balkus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218198_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692901819971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218198"},{"teacherId":9218198,"projectId":9275854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! These resources have provided so much for our classroom and to our students! They love building with them and the vocabulary we've been able to use in our conversations is amazing.\r\n\r\nSome of our students who are new to country are able to practice their colors, shapes, and numbers while building and playing. We also get to practice our syntax or the order of words when building with the different kits. Our students are learning that number comes first, then color, then shape. They are also learning and using higher level words like magnets, marbles, and other new language to them. \r\n\r\nWhen working in small groups, they have to learn and practice the language for cooperation along with how to explain to each other what they think should come next. It has expanded our lessons in so many creative and fun ways! Their eyes light up when they come into the room and see these bins sitting and waiting for them. For many of our students these are not things they have at home to play with.","fullyFundedDate":1746657755339,"projectUrl":"project/building-steam-for-multilingual-learners/9275854/","projectTitle":"Building STEAM for Multilingual Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balkus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218198_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692901819971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218198"},{"teacherId":5662721,"projectId":7154687,"letterContent":"Thanks to your kindness, we were able to create an unforgettable experience filled with glowing smiles, laughter, and joy for our students. Your contributions helped us provide the decorations, supplies, and special touches that made the day truly shine!\r\n\r\nIt's because of supporters like you that we can continue to host fun, engaging, and memorable activities that build a strong and positive school community. Your generosity reminds us how lucky we are to be surrounded by people who care so deeply.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helped us provide the materials to transform our classroom into a vibrant and engaging space that made learning feel like a celebration. Events like these not only spark curiosity but also create lasting memories that reinforce the joy of learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support reminded our students that their community believes in them and is invested in their success. That encouragement means the world to them—and to me as their teacher.\r\n\r\nThank you for lighting the way. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1677035016914,"projectUrl":"project/glow-in-the-dark-learning/7154687/","projectTitle":"Glow in the Dark Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5662721_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533922465998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5662721"},{"teacherId":9832125,"projectId":8934296,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your amazing donations! We work hard all year to give our students experiences they would not otherwise have. For many of our students this was their first time getting to experience Lego kits.\r\n\r\nOur kindergartners loved exploring the LEGO STEM Kits! The kits helped them practice following directions and explore solutions when their plans didn't work. They also practiced collaborating with peers and talking through problems when they couldn't agree. We are excited to get to use them even more often this upcoming school year.","fullyFundedDate":1734629461978,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lego-kits-to-build-success/8934296/","projectTitle":"STEM Lego Kits to Build Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morthberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9832125_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731262244609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9832125"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73860","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":391,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.2,"schoolId":73860,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hamilton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hamilton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/anoka-hennepin-ind-sch-dist-11/hamilton-elementary-school/73860"}