{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hinckley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3622370,"projectId":10254323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Trap Shooting Athletic Team!\r\n\r\nYour support allowed us to bring a canopy to the Alexandria State Shoot, which made a huge difference for our entire team. It was a bright, sunny day, and having the shelter kept our athletes and families protected from the sun between rounds. It also gave us a shaded spot to keep our food and drinks fresh throughout the long competition. Having a dedicated space to rest, hydrate, and gear up gave our shooters a great home base to recharge and stay focused.\r\n\r\nWhen the team first saw the new setup at the event, everyone was thrilled and deeply grateful for your support. Looking ahead, we plan to use the canopy at all of our upcoming outdoor shoots and team gatherings to keep our athletes safe, cool, and perform at their best.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and investment in our student-athletes are greatly appreciated by our entire team, coaches, and families!","fullyFundedDate":1779060848665,"projectUrl":"project/protect-us/10254323/","projectTitle":"Protect Us","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brigitte Fritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3622370_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777820938548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brigitte-fritz"},{"teacherId":3622370,"projectId":10678641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the stuffies to our classroom! When the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to hold them and bring them into our daily activities.\r\n\r\nI can't believe how much more engaged the students are with these new resources. They are far more hands-on now, using the stuffies to actively role-play and act out social scenarios rather than sitting through a standard \"sit and take\" lesson. It has made learning social skills interactive, approachable, and fun.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are using the stuffies in our daily morning circle to practice identifying emotions, resolving conflicts, and navigating challenging peer interactions. Your support is greatly appreciated as always!","fullyFundedDate":1790424101699,"projectUrl":"project/uses-stuffies-to-learn-social-skills/10678641/","projectTitle":"Uses Stuffies to Learn Social Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brigitte Fritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3622370_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777820938548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brigitte-fritz"},{"teacherId":3622370,"projectId":9703879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing support in providing our classroom with the new play kitchen set! When the students first saw the box arrive and helped unbox it, their faces completely lit up with excitement. It has quickly become one of the absolute favorite parts of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe kids have had so much fun engaging in imaginative play, cooking up creative \"meals,\" and practicing sharing and cooperative play with one another. In fact, they love playing with it so much that I had to set up some visual ground rules and a daily turn-taking system so everyone gets a turn while still getting their regular classwork done!\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to incorporate the kitchen set into our daily social-skills time and vocabulary lessons, using play-based learning to teach concepts like counting, teamwork, and storytelling. Thank you again for bringing so much joy and hands-on learning into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760473845964,"projectUrl":"project/playing-in-the-kitchen/9703879/","projectTitle":"Playing in the Kitchen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brigitte Fritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3622370_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777820938548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brigitte-fritz"},{"teacherId":2450136,"projectId":10207277,"letterContent":"In just two short ECFE classes, we have been able to utilize the sensory toys and materials used from this project! Our first bin correlated with our spring lesson with dyed grass from rice and flower pots and flowers! We even added some dirt! A student played with it for over an hour!! Our second bin included the kinetic sand and all the dinosaur items! That was so fun exploring what we could do with the fossils, burying the dinos, and playin with our friends! \r\n\r\nWe are continuing to make these bins to correlate with our lessons as well as being available to check out by our preschool classrooms! We are so excited to see what children create from the exploration of the bins! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing this opportunity to our students! We are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1777570531327,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-bins/10207277/","projectTitle":"Sensory Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2450136_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463273323262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2450136"},{"teacherId":7968840,"projectId":9869992,"letterContent":"Introducing two moveable spinning desks into my classroom has had a powerful impact on my students, especially for the two who struggle the most with sitting still for extended periods. Traditional desks often became a source of frustration for them, as their need for movement made it difficult to remain seated and focused. The spinning desks have provided a structured and appropriate outlet for that movement. Instead of constantly redirecting them to \"sit still,\" I've been able to encourage purposeful movement that supports their learning rather than distracts from it.\r\n\r\nSince implementing these desks, I've noticed a significant improvement in both students' focus and productivity. The ability to gently spin or shift while working allows them to regulate their bodies without leaving their seats or disrupting others. As a result, they are completing more assignments, staying on task for longer periods, and requiring fewer reminders to refocus. What once felt like a daily struggle has become a much smoother and more positive experience for them.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic gains, the desks have also increased their engagement and confidence. They participate more in class discussions, show greater independence during work time, and appear more comfortable in the learning environment. Providing this simple accommodation has demonstrated how meaningful it can be to meet students' sensory and movement needs. These moveable spinning desks have not only helped them get more work done, but have also empowered them to feel successful and supported in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762111951550,"projectUrl":"project/help-hemann/9869992/","projectTitle":"Help Hemann","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hemann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7968840_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690941411454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7968840"},{"teacherId":7968840,"projectId":9866040,"letterContent":"Introducing two moveable spinning desks into my classroom has had a powerful impact on my students, especially for the two who struggle the most with sitting still for extended periods. Traditional desks often became a source of frustration for them, as their need for movement made it difficult to remain seated and focused. The spinning desks have provided a structured and appropriate outlet for that movement. Instead of constantly redirecting them to \"sit still,\" I've been able to encourage purposeful movement that supports their learning rather than distracts from it.\r\n\r\nSince implementing these desks, I've noticed a significant improvement in both students' focus and productivity. The ability to gently spin or shift while working allows them to regulate their bodies without leaving their seats or disrupting others. As a result, they are completing more assignments, staying on task for longer periods, and requiring fewer reminders to refocus. What once felt like a daily struggle has become a much smoother and more positive experience for them.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic gains, the desks have also increased their engagement and confidence. They participate more in class discussions, show greater independence during work time, and appear more comfortable in the learning environment. Providing this simple accommodation has demonstrated how meaningful it can be to meet students' sensory and movement needs. These moveable spinning desks have not only helped them get more work done, but have also empowered them to feel successful and supported in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762047103922,"projectUrl":"project/successful-moving-chairs/9866040/","projectTitle":"Successful Moving Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hemann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7968840_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690941411454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7968840"},{"teacherId":4866482,"projectId":9756503,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, my students with learning disabilities now have access to reading tools that truly meet their needs. The new reading resources and Rocket Pen Reader devices have become an essential part of our daily instruction. During reading lessons, students use the devices to follow along with text, hear words read aloud, and better understand what they are reading. One especially meaningful moment was watching a student who typically avoids reading volunteer to read and explain a passage using the pen for support—something that rarely happened before.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and relief. Many of them immediately recognized that these tools were designed to help them succeed. Students who often feel frustrated or left behind were smiling, engaged, and eager to participate. The devices have helped build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging in our classroom, allowing students to contribute to discussions and activities alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these tools during small-group instruction and independent reading to strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Your support has made our classroom more inclusive and empowering, and it has opened doors for students who need it most. Thank you for making a lasting difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758826559531,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-student-independence-with-roc/9756503/","projectTitle":"Increasing Student Independence with Rocket Pen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Larson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4866482"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76030","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":387,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":63,"percentIndigenous":13,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":15,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":77.9,"schoolId":76030,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hinckley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hinckley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/hinckley-finlayson-psd-2165/hinckley-elementary-school/76030"}