{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":70.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1556929,"projectId":9187578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the beautiful rugs you provided for our classroom. They've brought warmth and coziness to our learning space.\r\n\r\nThe rugs have become a hub of activity — from children exploring and building with our LEGO Duplo sets to gathering together for morning meetings. They've also created a welcoming spot for families to read with their students during Family Night. These simple comforts have had a big impact on classroom routines, community building, and student engagement.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support. Your generosity helped fully fund this project and has made our classroom feel like an even more inviting place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1752502830437,"projectUrl":"project/rugs-for-cozy-play/9187578/","projectTitle":"Rugs for Cozy Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Dorp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1556929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523030816934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vandorp"},{"teacherId":1556929,"projectId":9135429,"letterContent":"Your generous gift of ink cartridges has made my classroom a colorful, welcoming place to learn. Because of you, I've been able to create name tags, bin labels, story word cards that match our read‑alouds, bright learning centers, matching and sorting activities, and more. These materials make abstract ideas concrete for my PreK students and support skills like color recognition, visual discrimination, and language development. The resources I make with this ink will be used year after year, helping me conserve other classroom supplies and give every child a richer learning experience. I'm deeply grateful for your kindness and support — you've truly helped color our world!","fullyFundedDate":1750266380094,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/9135429/","projectTitle":"Color Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Dorp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1556929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523030816934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vandorp"},{"teacherId":1556929,"projectId":9701811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of the six lane wooden Hot Wheels ramp. Our students absolutely love it. It has quickly become a favorite during free play. The ramp brings squeals of joy as children take turns setting up cars, experimenting with angles, and watching them zoom down each lane.\r\n\r\nBeyond the laughter and excitement, the ramp is already supporting meaningful learning. Students are exploring gravity, motion, speed, cause and effect, and measurement through hands on play. It encourages teamwork, turn taking, communication, and problem solving. I am especially grateful because one of my students with autism has formed a clear connection to the ramp and it is a source of calm engagement and delight for them.\r\n\r\nYour support has made an immediate and lasting impact on our classroom. Thank you for helping create more opportunities for curiosity, collaboration, and joyful learning!","fullyFundedDate":1762613286875,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-stem-through-play-hot-wheels/9701811/","projectTitle":"Exploring Stem Through Play: Hot Wheels Ramp for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Dorp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1556929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523030816934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vandorp"},{"teacherId":1556929,"projectId":9229087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these wonderful books for my PreK classroom. Read alouds are a favorite part of our day, sparking curiosity and excitement while helping students build vocabulary and listening skills. Your support has created a joyful literacy environment where my students love exploring stories together.\r\n\r\nThese books also inspire great discussions, encouraging students to ask questions and share ideas, which builds critical thinking and comprehension. Thanks to you, our read alouds support both the cognitive and emotional growth of my students. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1744238427126,"projectUrl":"project/read-alouds/9229087/","projectTitle":"Read Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Dorp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1556929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523030816934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vandorp"},{"teacherId":1556929,"projectId":9029062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add new Hot Wheels, books, blocks, puzzles, and other supplies to our classroom! Play is the most important part of our day in PreK. When my students first saw all the new items, they were so excited and couldn't wait to start playing. We use these materials during our centers and free play time, which happens every afternoon. Having new things to explore helps my students build confidence, learn to work together, and solve problems—all through play.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments is when a group of students go to our road rug and build a whole city with our wooden blocks. They play with the Hot Wheels and drive them all over the rug. They shared ideas and helped each other, practicing important skills like talking, sharing, and taking turns. This kind of play helps them grow in so many ways, from learning new words to making friends.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles, trains, and cars will keep inspiring creative play during centers and free play. Because of your support, our classroom is a happy, busy place where my students love to learn and grow every day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1739150155644,"projectUrl":"project/hot-wheels-books-puzzles-and-mid-year/9029062/","projectTitle":"Hot Wheels, Books, Puzzles and Mid Year Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Dorp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1556929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523030816934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vandorp"},{"teacherId":1556929,"projectId":9107510,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support! When my students first saw the new dinosaur materials, they were so excited. They loved pretending to be paleontologists, digging for fossils and cracking open dinosaur eggs. It was amazing to see them so engaged and curious.\r\n\r\nI created different centers where they can review math and letters, all while exploring the dinosaur theme. They've learned new words like \"carnivore\" and \"herbivore\" and enjoyed playing with new friends, building teamwork and communication skills. Your support has truly made our classroom a fun, creative place where students are excited to learn.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll dive deeper into dinosaurs and their habitats, continuing to build vocabulary and reinforce math skills. Thanks to you, my classroom is a wonderful place for discovery and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1739371424185,"projectUrl":"project/dinosaur-dramatic-play/9107510/","projectTitle":"Dinosaur Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Dorp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1556929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523030816934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vandorp"},{"teacherId":1556929,"projectId":9107635,"letterContent":"I'm so happy to share how much the LEGO Duplo sets have impacted my class! They've become the most popular activity in our play and exploration centers, and it's been amazing to see what my students create with them. From castles to cities, their imagination shines through every build.\r\n\r\nI love watching students work together, solving problems, and talking through scenes and character voices. This kind of play really helps their communication and teamwork skills grow. When a tower falls, they don't give up—they figure out new ways to build and balance the blocks, which boosts their critical thinking and persistence.\r\n\r\nThe sets also help with fine motor skills as kids carefully connect and pull apart the blocks. Plus, building with LEGO Duplo offers a calming, focused activity that helps students manage their energy and emotions.\r\n\r\nOverall, these sets have made learning more fun and meaningful by encouraging creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving—all while supporting important skills. I'm excited to see how my students keep exploring and growing with them!","fullyFundedDate":1740691854090,"projectUrl":"project/lego-duplo-builders/9107635/","projectTitle":"LEGO DUPLO Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Dorp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1556929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523030816934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vandorp"},{"teacherId":1556929,"projectId":8811991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My PreK students have been thrilled to explore the seasonal sensory bins, mixing and creating apple and pumpkin pies, Halloween potions, and warm hot chocolate. These new materials have brought so much excitement and creativity to our dramatic play kitchen, where they love pretending to cook and serve treats to their friends and teachers.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made our classroom a joyful place for learning through play. The sensory bins not only inspire imagination but also help build important skills like sharing, communication, and problem-solving. Thanks to you, my students enjoy fresh, hands-on experiences that keep them engaged and eager to learn every day. We're so grateful for your support in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1736035910010,"projectUrl":"project/fall-and-winter-sensory-bins/8811991/","projectTitle":"Fall and Winter Sensory Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Dorp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1556929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523030816934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vandorp"},{"teacherId":1556929,"projectId":8977257,"letterContent":"We've had an abnormally warm winter, but this week we finally had a cold snap. We had snow on Monday and lots of wind! Students were so excited to wear their new beanies, neck warmers, and gloves! They also have been wearing their new warm and fuzzy socks! I am so thankful for your support and the opportunity to provide these important items to my students. Everyone has been so thankful and truly appreciates your generosity! On behalf of my students and their families I thank you for providing these beanies, neck warmers, gloves, and sock to my wonderful PreK students!","fullyFundedDate":1733321690919,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wear/8977257/","projectTitle":"Winter Wear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Dorp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1556929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523030816934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vandorp"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82680","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":290,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":52,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":29.8,"schoolId":82680,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Indian Hills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Indian Hills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-mexico/gallup-mckinley-co-school-dist/indian-hills-elementary-school/82680"}