{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Hancock Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":72.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9965620,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Your contribution is helping students explore new cultures, traditions, and perspectives in meaningful and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nThrough hands-on activities and learning experiences, students are gaining a deeper appreciation for diversity while developing curiosity and respect for cultures around the world. These experiences help broaden their understanding and encourage empathy, connection, and global awareness.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for helping create enriching learning opportunities for our students. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767127622451,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-a-cultural-adventure-for/9965620/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year: A Cultural Adventure for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9658292,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Your contribution is helping students engage in hands-on learning that encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThrough building, creating, and engineering activities, students are developing critical thinking skills while learning to collaborate, experiment, and persevere. These experiences make learning exciting and meaningful, and they help students see themselves as capable thinkers and innovators.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping make these impactful learning opportunities possible. Your support is making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766775367508,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-motion-building-creating-and/9658292/","projectTitle":"STEM in Motion: Building, Creating, and Engineering in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9951852,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and commitment to our classroom. Your contribution is helping provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that bring important life skills to life.\r\n\r\nThrough these activities, students are learning how to make thoughtful decisions, manage resources, and understand the value of responsibility. These lessons are building confidence, independence, and skills they will use both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your belief in our students and your investment in their growth and success. Your support is making a positive and lasting impact on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1766422422806,"projectUrl":"project/budget-buy-learn-our-classroom-econom/9951852/","projectTitle":"Budget, Buy, Learn: Our Classroom Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9957213,"letterContent":"Subject: Thank You for Supporting \"Piano Power for Our Young Musicians\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support of the *Piano Power for Our Young Musicians* project. Your commitment to music education is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our young musicians have the opportunity to explore piano instruction, develop confidence, and build skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Music fosters creativity, discipline, and joy, and your contribution helps ensure that these experiences are accessible to every child.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of music to inspire learning and growth. Your generosity is helping us nurture a lifelong love of music in our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1766099252715,"projectUrl":"project/piano-power-for-our-young-musicians/9957213/","projectTitle":"Piano Power for Our Young Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9951864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Experiment, Build & Discover STEM Lab! Your generosity has created a space where my students can explore, question, test ideas, and experience hands-on learning every single day. These materials are already transforming our classroom into a place where students feel like real scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nWith the tools you helped provide, my students are building, designing, experimenting, and discovering how science and engineering connect to the real world. The excitement on their faces as they brainstorm solutions, test out their ideas, and collaborate with one another is priceless.\r\n\r\nYour gift does more than supply materials—it builds confidence, curiosity, and a true love for learning. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in opportunities that will inspire them for years to come. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1765306006055,"projectUrl":"project/experiment-build-discover-our-stem-la/9951864/","projectTitle":"Experiment, Build, Discover: Our STEM Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9579838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with garden supplies and an AeroGarden! Your generosity allows our students to explore the wonders of science, nature, and sustainability in a hands-on, interactive way—both indoors and outdoors. With these supplies, students will plant seeds, care for growing plants, and observe the life cycle of flowers and vegetables, making connections to science, math, and even healthy eating.\r\n\r\nThey will learn responsibility by tending their plants, practice critical thinking as they track growth and troubleshoot challenges, and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world. The AeroGarden also allows us to extend learning year-round, giving students the opportunity to explore hydroponics, plant biology, and environmental science in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom garden will become a vibrant learning space where students experience the joy of growing, experimenting, and discovering—helping them develop important life skills and a love for STEM and nature. 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These building materials will spark imagination, teamwork, and confidence—skills they will use far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for investing in their learning and helping shape the next generation of engineers!","fullyFundedDate":1764772894187,"projectUrl":"project/brick-by-brick-building-future-engineer/9889807/","projectTitle":"Brick by Brick: Building Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9859885,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation to our classroom garden! The outdoor garden supplies and hummingbird feeders have brought our garden to life and created exciting, hands-on learning opportunities for our students. Every day, students are observing nature, exploring plant growth, and marveling at the hummingbirds that visit our feeders. Your support helps us connect science lessons to the real world and inspires curiosity, care, and wonder in our young learners. Thank you for helping our garden—and our students—thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1762095712063,"projectUrl":"project/a-garden-for-wings-learning-with-butter/9859885/","projectTitle":"A Garden for Wings: Learning with Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9432818,"letterContent":"Here's a slightly longer and fuller version that keeps your friendly tone but adds more detail and warmth:\r\n\r\nThank you, donors!\r\nWe are so grateful for the olla pots you provided for our classroom garden. They have helped our plants grow and thrive by allowing us to better control the water and keep our garden healthy. With your support, students have been able to see science in action—learning how plants use water, how conservation works, and how teamwork helps things grow.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made this hands-on learning experience possible. Our garden has become a place of excitement and discovery, and we couldn't have done it without you. Thank you for helping our classroom garden bloom and for giving our students a chance to learn in such a meaningful, memorable way!","fullyFundedDate":1760548283245,"projectUrl":"project/water-wise-growing-with-olla-pots-in-ou/9432818/","projectTitle":"Water Wise: Growing with Olla Pots in Our Classroom Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9671548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Forces in Motion: Hands-On STEM with Newton's Laws project! Because of your generosity, my students will be able to explore science in an exciting, hands-on way that brings Newton's Laws to life. These materials will allow them to experiment, test predictions, and actually see the principles of motion and force in action, which is so much more meaningful than just reading about them in a textbook.\r\n\r\nThrough building, experimenting, and observing, my fifth graders will develop a deeper understanding of concepts like inertia, acceleration, and reaction forces. Even more importantly, they will practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration as they design and test their ideas. Your gift ensures that students can engage in authentic STEM experiences that spark curiosity and help them see themselves as scientists and engineers.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for investing in our classroom. Because of you, my students will not only learn about Newton's Laws but will also gain the confidence to ask questions, take risks, and discover how science connects to their everyday lives. 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These materials will allow them to work through scenarios that mirror real life—such as deciding whether to save for something special, understanding the difference between needs and wants, and thinking critically about money choices. Watching them collaborate, discuss, and problem-solve as they learn to manage money responsibly will help them grow in confidence and prepare them for the future.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made it possible for my students to gain experiences they otherwise would not have had. I am so grateful that you chose to invest in their learning. The lessons they will learn from this project are not only academic but also lifelong tools for independence, responsibility, and wise decision-making.","fullyFundedDate":1757423282498,"projectUrl":"project/building-smart-spenders-and-savers/9658300/","projectTitle":"Building Smart Spenders and Savers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9432758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in supplying our classroom with store supplies and snacks. Your kindness goes far beyond the items themselves—it helps create a fun and motivating environment where students are excited to learn and work hard. With these supplies, our classroom store can now run smoothly, allowing students to practice responsibility, decision-making, and financial literacy in a real-world way.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you've provided will also make a huge difference. For many of my students, having a small treat during the day is not only motivating but also comforting. It gives them something to look forward to, and it reminds them that people out there truly care about their success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought joy to our classroom and will continue to impact my students each day. 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