{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hawthorne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":431177,"projectId":10024400,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our STEAM lab has shifted from a place where students imagine ideas to a place where they actually hold them in their hands. For our Title 1 school, providing access to cutting-edge technology like this isn't just about \"cool gadgets\"—it's about closing the opportunity gap and showing our students that they belong in the future of innovation.\r\n\r\nWhile many see 3D printers as \"toy makers,\" in our classroom, they are problem-solving engineers. This technology helps our K-5 students learn by: Concrete Math: Third graders aren't just looking at pictures of fractions; they are designing and printing tactile \"fraction tiles\" to visualize parts of a whole. Engineering Resilience: Students learn that \"failure\" is just a first draft. When a bridge design collapses or a gear doesn't spin, they return to their digital models, adjust the geometry, and print again. Spatial Literacy: Converting a 2D drawing on a screen into a 3D object requires complex spatial reasoning—a skill that is foundational for future architects and engineers. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students? The \"Reveal.\" There is an audible gasp in the room when a student sees the nozzle moving and realizes that the plastic \"spaghetti\" (filament) is becoming a solid object they designed. For elementary learners, there is a profound sense of agency in knowing that they can create something that didn't exist in the world ten minutes ago. It turns them from passive consumers of technology into active creators.","fullyFundedDate":1769722899060,"projectUrl":"project/from-imagination-to-reality-printing-br/10024400/","projectTitle":"From Imagination to Reality: Printing Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp431177_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757479298752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/431177"},{"teacherId":431177,"projectId":9864113,"letterContent":"The arrival of the ChompSaw has been a total game-changer for our classroom, transforming the way my students approach engineering and design. Before this, many students felt intimidated by the physical labor of cutting through tough materials, often scaling back their creative ideas to avoid the struggle. Now, they are using these resources to bridge the gap between a sketch on paper and a sturdy, professional-grade prototype. We recently used the ChompSaw for our \"Bridge to Tomorrow\" challenge, where students had to design and build load-bearing structures. Watching a student's face light up as they realized they could achieve a perfectly angled, clean cut in seconds—rather than minutes of frustration—was incredible. It has shifted their focus from the \"chore\" of construction to the \"joy\" of precision engineering.\r\nThe reaction when the boxes first arrived was nothing short of electric. When I finally unveiled the new equipment, the room went from typical classroom chatter to a chorus of \"Whoa!\" and \"We get to use that?\" There's a specific kind of pride that develops when a student is trusted with high-quality, professional tools; it signals to them that their work is serious and valued. They were particularly fascinated by the safety features, which sparked a fantastic unplanned lesson on industrial design and how technology can protect us while we work. It wasn't just excitement about a \"new toy\"—it was a visible boost in their confidence as young makers. Your generosity didn't just buy us a tool; it bought us the ability to dream bigger and build stronger. Thank you for investing in our vision!","fullyFundedDate":1768265646669,"projectUrl":"project/chompsaw-cutting-edge-creativity-safel/9864113/","projectTitle":"ChompSaw: Cutting-Edge Creativity (Safely!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp431177_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757479298752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/431177"},{"teacherId":431177,"projectId":9697670,"letterContent":"This project, aptly titled \"Create, Inspire, Invent: Where Future Engineers Are Born,\" has fundamentally transformed our STEAM Makerspace, directly impacting 300 elementary students. When the materials first arrived, the classroom buzz was electric; you would have thought we'd discovered hidden treasure! My students were wide-eyed, crowding around the boxes to catch a glimpse of the tabletop light panels and Makey Makey kits. Their immediate reaction was a mix of awe and pure curiosity—one second-grader even asked if we were \"building a real-life laboratory.\" That spark of wonder is exactly where innovation starts, and it's all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we are putting these resources to work through the Engineering Design Process. The tabletop light panels have become a hub for our younger learners to explore symmetry and architectural layering, while our older students are diving deep into the world of circuitry with the Makey Makey kits. A standout moment occurred last week when a group of students successfully used the Makey Makey to turn a set of apples into a functional keyboard. 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