{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hamline Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2816787,"projectId":10136525,"letterContent":"Our students have thoroughly enjoyed using the harmonicas to explore breath and sound, making different sounds with an inhale and an exhale. They've also loved the bubbles, exploring breath, different solution ratios, and different ways to move the bubbles without popping them.\r\n\r\nThe wobble cushions and headphones have been especially supportive for students with high levels of sensory support needs, and have allowed these students to engage more consistently and authentically in our STEAM exploration work. It has been excellent to have a classroom set of cabasas. We are able to explore different textures, sounds, different body sensations, and more using 1 cabasa per student. They have also shown to be quite regulating to students who like sensory input.\r\n\r\nThere are materials we will save for next year (headphones, drum pads, keyboards), and I know this group of enthusiastic students will have continued success with such a great variety of high-quality materials to engage in music, science, and math concepts! \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and continued care for our students. We couldn't provide such high-quality instruction without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774095873718,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead-exploring-music-and-st/10136525/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM Ahead: Exploring Music and STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephanie Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2816787_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453317932919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-hubbard"},{"teacherId":9343373,"projectId":10124595,"letterContent":"Words are not enough to express the gratefulness but words are what I have right now. Thank you so much for your generosity with your funds. My students have fully enjoyed the supplies that were donated to our class. \r\nThe roller coaster and Marble run continue to be a popular choice when students have a \"fun Friday\" and it's great to see them work together to build these structures. They even have invited students from the other second grade class to play and share. \r\nOur magnetic tiles and Legos are a fantastic addition to the STEM math center that we rotate to daily. We have found cards for challenges and it's inspired a lot of creating and laughter. The students are often so proud they run to take pictures of their creations with their iPads. \r\nI look forward to continuing to use these items for hopefully years to come. Thank you for the joy and wonder you've sparked in our classroom. All the best to you.","fullyFundedDate":1772431968304,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-engineers/10124595/","projectTitle":"We Are Engineers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343373_orig.png?crop=478,478,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698363922785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343373"},{"teacherId":499792,"projectId":9316713,"letterContent":"Our 4 and 5-year-old friends want to express their deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Having items to play, dress up, and explore the world have already brought so much excitement to our daily play. Students were so excited to put on new uniforms, get in a fire truck and work to keep our community safe. These items have helped students practice social emotional skills, like sharing, play skills, like planning how they will move the fire truck and have so much fun!\r\n\r\nYour support makes our classroom more engaging for students, which means we are learning even more! We are truly thankful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1755725645126,"projectUrl":"project/putting-pre-k-to-work/9316713/","projectTitle":"Putting Pre-K to Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp499792_orig.jpg?crop=2285,2285,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685997628250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missjagdeo"},{"teacherId":9343373,"projectId":9776870,"letterContent":"I can't begin to describe the impact your donation made. We have students who aren't always able to bring in school supplies and these headphones help to make all feel included in the classroom. \r\nWe use these headphones daily in small group centers and it's been wonderful to have headphones with microphones also. We have a new phonics program that needs microphones and having these available not only help with inclusivity, but also independent learning for reading and phonics. \r\nThe students are loving their new headphones. Some students had to switch to virtual learning due to ICE in the Minnesota community and being able to send headphones home with their iPads was so helpful for the families with multi-leveled students doing online work. \r\nThank you for the support, the inclusiveness for all, and the ability for students to take ownership over their learning independently.","fullyFundedDate":1761148144558,"projectUrl":"project/awesomely-independent/9776870/","projectTitle":"Awesomely Independent!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343373_orig.png?crop=478,478,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698363922785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343373"},{"teacherId":8896951,"projectId":9537563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! Even though we weren't able to receive all of the materials we originally asked for, we were still able to get many things to support our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe adaptive recorders have been a huge help for our students who need the extra support to learn an instrument. These students have been able to learn at the same pace as their classmates, which wouldn't have happened otherwise! The hand drums have been put to good use performing and creating rhythm patterns together. The numbered floor spots help all of our students have a place so they know where to sit. The stools have been wonderful for our older students who have a harder time sitting directly on the floor. And the fan really helped to keep us cool on the hottest days!\r\n\r\nOur students send many thanks to all of your support in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755145496946,"projectUrl":"project/empower-through-music-recorders-ukule/9537563/","projectTitle":"Empower Through Music: Recorders & Ukuleles for All Abilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896951_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754597336940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8896951"},{"teacherId":9343373,"projectId":9666807,"letterContent":"I can't even begin to have enough \"thank you's\" in this note. I truly appreciate your donation to this project. Even though it has a few items, it makes a big impact! We use these materials every day and we go through many of the items as the year goes. These materials allow the students to continue practice with fidelity and their families not have to worry about sending more supplies if they are not able. \r\nWhen we received the HUGE box of markers the students were sooo excited! Our school does not have an art class so we do many art integration lessons in our classroom. Having the options for more colors for each table takes the students art to amazing places! Whether it's free drawing, illustrating for stories, or art project the students are set! These supplies even came in handy when I coached a running team and we needed to make posters!\r\nThe files I received not only help me to continue to be organized but they are helpful during our assessments in class. With many students in one room these folders help me to get a little more privacy for each student to have during these tests. \r\nThanks a million from this very grateful teacher!!","fullyFundedDate":1759166617962,"projectUrl":"project/a-few-necessities/9666807/","projectTitle":"A Few Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343373_orig.png?crop=478,478,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698363922785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343373"},{"teacherId":5015595,"projectId":9383831,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support and, more specifically, to share the incredible impact your contribution has made on the children at my school.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our dramatic play center now features an interactive Pretend & Play Market Stand. This isn't just a toy; it's a dynamic learning environment where children explore the world around them, develop critical skills, and foster their imaginations every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided a space where children can develop core skills: Children practice essential social skills like cooperation, turn-taking, and negotiation as they decide on roles (e.g., shopper, cashier, store owner) and navigate scenarios.\r\n\r\nThey love it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758818492220,"projectUrl":"project/preschoolers-love-to-shop-at-the-pretend/9383831/","projectTitle":"Preschoolers Love to Shop at the Pretend and Play Market","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5015595_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666218880374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sharon-furth"},{"teacherId":9343373,"projectId":9655151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our STEM materials and play activities. These supplies not only help during small group time, but also on the inclement weather days we see here in the Midwest!\r\nWhen we opened the boxes and the students saw the materials they were beyond excited! They absolutely love the magnetic tiles and the marble run. As I continue to find new ways to incorporate play and learning I have found activities that use magnetic tiles for spelling and I can't wait to try that in a small group center!\r\nAs much as we love these materials for learning and play during \"Fun Friday\" time, it's been especially important socially as well. I've had many new students this year and to start them off in class when they are feeling shy I tend to pull out these bins of materials. Giving the new student and opportunity to play first and make connections with other, through play, has been so helpful with their social introduction into class. It has made first days seem not so scary, and creating memories happen. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757555230526,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9655151/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343373_orig.png?crop=478,478,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698363922785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343373"},{"teacherId":9343373,"projectId":9654463,"letterContent":"My students are over the moon with their new resources! These reading bins have been instrumental in giving my students ownership over their books and reading time. They are a big part of our procedures at the beginning of the year as well and could not do those lessons without these materials. \r\nWhen I got the materials out the students were so excited to have their own book bin, and very excited to decorate their own name tags for them!! We have special places in the classroom to keep them and students know whenever they want to read they grab their book bin. \r\nNot only are they helpful for my classroom but the students have started taking them to the library as well. They return books, get new ones, and continue their love of reading and literacy.\r\nThank you so much for helping to create consistency, and inclusion with literacy in our room.","fullyFundedDate":1756742763197,"projectUrl":"project/continuing-the-love-of-literacy/9654463/","projectTitle":"Continuing the Love of Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343373_orig.png?crop=478,478,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698363922785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343373"},{"teacherId":8896951,"projectId":9553836,"letterContent":"I'm so excited to share how much your support has meant to our music classroom! Thanks to you, we now have **stackable stools and comfy floor seats with backrests**, and my students absolutely love them. They're able to pick the seat that works best for them—some like sitting up at instruments, while others prefer sitting on the floor to drum or write rhythms. One student said, \"These seats make music time way more fun!\" and I couldn't agree more.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has made a big difference. Transitions are smoother, kids stay more focused, and they're collaborating more naturally during group work. It's amazing how something as simple as the right seat can help students feel comfortable and confident to create.\r\n\r\nMy students bring so much joy, energy, and creativity to class, and your generosity has helped make our music room a space that really supports them. Thank you for helping us make learning (and music-making!) a little more comfortable and a lot more fun.","fullyFundedDate":1755268539022,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-seat-feel-the-beat/9553836/","projectTitle":"Take a Seat, Feel the Beat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896951_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754597336940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8896951"},{"teacherId":5015595,"projectId":9321520,"letterContent":"Our preschoolers love to practice stacking our new wooden stones, which will, in turn, improve their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and balance.\r\n\r\nAll those traits help in everyday life, such as grabbing a mug, holding a doorknob, or carrying their favorite storybook. They can create sculptures, constructions, models, and so much more. These are merely tools to help them become future architects, engineers, or designers.\r\n\r\nWe love our new pipsqueak markers because they are scaled to fit perfectly in small hands. Our straw STEM building toys and jumbo magnetic design shapes are a really big hit, too.\r\n\r\nWe thank you, dear donors, for funding this project and helping me provide an awesome learning environment for our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746553207794,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-imagination-in-a-pre-k-classroo/9321520/","projectTitle":"Igniting Imagination in a Pre-K Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5015595_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666218880374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sharon-furth"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76101","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":189,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":48,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.0,"schoolId":76101,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hamline Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hamline Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/hancock-hamline-univ-magnet-school/76101"}