{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Heights Community School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3821626,"projectId":9465534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the funds to get headphone adaptors for the students in my classroom. Because of your generosity, the students are able to use headphones that I previously had for their new iPads. Some students were also able to use their own headphones because of these adaptors, which they were really excited about. \r\n\r\nThe headphones are used to learn and communication to help me gather data and better meet their needs in reading, math, and phonics. It also allows the students to focus on the lessons and have fewer distractions.","fullyFundedDate":1759778242178,"projectUrl":"project/needed-adaptors/9465534/","projectTitle":"Needed Adaptors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kartes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3821626"},{"teacherId":7036652,"projectId":9744114,"letterContent":"I recently had my class create their own tie dye shirts. They loved it. The students used their fine motor skills when they manipulated the t-shirt with rubber bands and applied their choice of dye to the different spots on the fabric. Then they needed to wait.\r\nThe students learned patience because they needed to wait over 24 hours for the dye to set and the shirts to be washed. When they finally got their shirts, it was fun to see the excitement on their faces when they saw their own designs on their t- shirts. \r\n\r\nEveryone's was different. A few of the students said, \"This is the best day ever!\" It is one way for the students to see they belong to a community when they all put their shirts on for the day. It encouraged students to communicate with each other about their individual creations. Tie-dyeing was a fun way to introduce children to the world of colors. Some of the colors blended together made other colors.\r\n\r\nMy plan is to come up with more engaging projects that help bring our classroom community together and feel good about themselves. Thank you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758860575680,"projectUrl":"project/color-my-second-graders-world-in-style/9744114/","projectTitle":"Color My Second Grader's World in Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krenik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-krenik"},{"teacherId":3821626,"projectId":9354989,"letterContent":"These headphones have been very helpful. They have been helpful and the students have been using them to listen to books on their iPads. The headphones allow them to focus on the books that they would like read and/or listen to, and it also allows myself to focus on small group instruction.\r\n\r\nThe use the headphones throughout the day for other activities as well. Such as some social studies instruction and math instruction. Our school using a site that differentiates math lessons within our curriculum to reteach and practice different skills. This may entail watching and listening to lessons on their iPads using their headphones as well. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to our classroom. The headphones are greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1747692045195,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-needed/9354989/","projectTitle":"Headphones Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kartes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3821626"},{"teacherId":9971648,"projectId":9185393,"letterContent":"Being able to kick off a new school year with new books has put smiles on the faces of so many students. Last year, when they rushed to the shelves to find their favorite series, they would often turn around with looks of disappointment and frustration because they were all checked out. Now, we are building up enough of a supply to enable most students to check out one or two of their favorites when they visit. \r\n\r\nA group of older students is particularly excited about our new books written in Hmong, as they have been repeatedly checking out books from our current Hmong collection (which is small and dated) to share with family at home. Also, the new Spanish language books have been a timely hit this month as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. \r\n\r\nOne of the best remarks I've overheard was from a parent who is new to our school. Upon seeing the new book display, she exclaimed how happy she was to see Black kids on the covers of such beautiful new books. Thank you, donors, for helping us provide books that allow our students to see themselves beautifully reflected in the books they choose.","fullyFundedDate":1746785471072,"projectUrl":"project/i-want-to-read-that-book/9185393/","projectTitle":"I Want to Read That Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teacher Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971648_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742401752212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971648"},{"teacherId":7036652,"projectId":9364475,"letterContent":"The students were very happy to get the new materials at the beginning of this school year! It is nice to have fresh supplies. Students really enjoy using the clipboard/whiteboards. They can use the same board to use dry erase markers on and also clip on a worksheet or writing assignment. Students can use the board to practice spelling words before writing them on their papers or use the white board to solve math problems as well. The EXPO markers and erasers work great too! Markers always seem to dry out.\r\nThe styluses have come in really handy. Students use their iPads throughout the day and it is nice to use this tool. It is easier to draw and write using a stylus instead of just their fingers. They love them!\r\nThe strong magnets help post papers and charts as we do our lessons. The cardboard mailbox gives students a place to put their work and stay organized!\r\nAll of these items help build classroom community and aide students in collaborating and sharing their ideas in different ways. We are off to a great year! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1747692045797,"projectUrl":"project/all-aboard-for-clipboards-and-whiteboard/9364475/","projectTitle":"All Aboard for Clipboards and Whiteboards All in One!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krenik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-krenik"},{"teacherId":6919972,"projectId":9270384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing art supplies to allow our students a creative way to publish their poetry books. We no longer have art as a separate class, so time and materials are limited. We told the students about the special materials that would be arriving and this motivated them to work hard on writing their poems.\r\n\r\nThe materials arrived before the students were ready to publish, but we brought the supplies into the classroom to show them and they were VERY excited! Some of the special papers even inspired some of their poems. Some of the papers were hand made, fair trade, and they were made from a special plant material that makes them environmentally advantageous over using regular paper. We shared this with students, as well, which was a really interesting and unexpected bonus! \r\n\r\nThe project concluded with a publishing party where students were able to share their poems and books with the students from the other second grade class that share this project. We had special treats and used it as our end-of-the-year writing celebration! It was a big hit and we hope to do this again next year! Thank you from all of the teachers and students who were involved with this Poetry Publication project!","fullyFundedDate":1746697851144,"projectUrl":"project/project-poetry-publication/9270384/","projectTitle":"Project Poetry Publication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mirza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6919972"},{"teacherId":6919972,"projectId":9086407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Many of the students, for which this grant was written, are still learning rituals and routines around being in school, following directions, doing their work, and taking care of materials. It was very nice to receive board books and felt pieces that they can handle and that are more durable for their use. \r\nMany of the students have very limited language or are non-verbal. Books are a great medium to provide language models in a fun way. Some of the books are lyrics to songs that they know or are learning. They are also a great way to introduce how we turn the pages of a book, how we do it gently, and how we take them out and put them away when we are done. Students are able to choose the books that they love and they often go back to their favorites when they are \"reading\" on their own. \r\n\r\nThe felt board not only allows me to use the ready-made pieces that I received as part of the grant, but it allows me a way to use the ones that I make myself to fit what we are studying. Using magnetic pieces allows us to do activities like sorting, matching, and following directions, while learning new vocabulary. \r\n\r\nWe are extremely grateful for your generosity and giving us new and fresh materials to keeps students engaged and provide things that are appropriate for their needs.","fullyFundedDate":1744211604571,"projectUrl":"project/show-us-what-you-think/9086407/","projectTitle":"Show Us What You Think!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mirza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6919972"},{"teacherId":8839862,"projectId":9003217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our special education classroom! Your support has made a big difference in helping us create a more welcoming, supportive, and successful learning environment. Many of our students rely on snack breaks to regulate their energy and focus, and your contribution has helped us ensure that no student is learning on an empty stomach. Having consistent access to snacks has also helped reduce stress and boost engagement during lessons.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stands out was the excitement on our students' faces when they saw the snack bins filled and ready. For many of them, having that small comfort and knowing their needs are being cared for makes them feel seen and valued. During long work blocks or transitions between activities, snack time has become a calming, motivating routine. It's also opened up opportunities for teaching responsibility, turn-taking, and even life skills like organizing and distributing snacks.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using this foundation of support to work on more structured academic and social-emotional lessons. Having basic needs met allows our students to be more present and focused during tasks like reading groups, math games, or social skill circles. Your kindness is helping us build not just a better classroom, but a stronger, more connected learning community. Thank you again for investing in our students—it means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1736472114992,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-ms-prescotts-groups/9003217/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Ms. Prescott's Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prescott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8839862_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734017965621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8839862"},{"teacherId":7036652,"projectId":8960606,"letterContent":"The students are enjoying using all of the musical instruments! Thank you so much for your donations!\r\n The students have been learning about music dynamics, tempo, rhythm, and so much more. It is great to have students hold the instruments in their hands and experiment with what all the instruments can do. Music helps promote collaboration and students are working together to create various sounds.\r\nMusic and Art classes were cut at our school so teachers are doing what they can to incorporate them in the classroom when they can. \r\nOnce again thank you! The students are having so much fun! And thank you Donaldson Foundation for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1737006141382,"projectUrl":"project/help-ring-in-the-new-year-with-music/8960606/","projectTitle":"Help Ring in the New Year with Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krenik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-krenik"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76104","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":346,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":44,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.9,"schoolId":76104,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Heights Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Heights Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/hayden-heights-elementary-school/76104"}