{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horizon Science Academy - Columbus Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8916206,"projectId":10294045,"letterContent":"I wanted to let you know that the book case has served a huge improvement in my classroom! Students have been able to easily access their most beloved books and sorted my books by genre in these cloth boxes I got for them. I have a few students who are especially glad that they can easily get to the shelves and the Matilda book that tends to slip to the back of the shelf. In previous years, students would lose books and they would jam underneath the shelf of the old bookcase. Now because the shelves are clean and not bent in the middle, the books do not fall back and get stuck.\r\n\r\nThank you again -- seriously my students and the room are so much happier with your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1780579390503,"projectUrl":"project/bookcase-for-ela-classroom/10294045/","projectTitle":"Bookcase for ELA classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herrin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8916206_orig.jpg?crop=1416,1417,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783615603325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8916206"},{"teacherId":10403983,"projectId":10221653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project, \"Science Kits to Make My Students Fall in Love Science.\" The day these materials arrived, the excitement in our classroom was off the charts. My students could hardly wait to dive into hands-on exploration, and having brand-new, dedicated tools made them feel like true scientists from the start.\r\n\r\nSwitching our learning to a practical, hands-on approach has completely transformed the way my students engage with science. They have been captivated by the magnet kits—especially learning about magnetic levitation and exploring how that technology applies to real-life innovations like high-speed trains. Watching their excitement as they experimented with magnetic fishing, racing, and floating magnets was incredible. When it came time to wrap up the lesson and transition to the next subject, they genuinely did not want to put the kits away! The ultimate proof of impact came the very next day when students walked right back into my classroom and immediately asked, \"Mr. Z, what are we making today?\" That sustained curiosity to explore what is coming next is the true power that fuels learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are using this momentum to deepen our experiments. Students will build on what they have learned with these kits to design their own independent projects and present their discoveries to the class. Your kind support did not just provide classroom resources—it sparked an enduring sense of wonder that my students will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1781552493454,"projectUrl":"project/science-kits-to-make-my-students-fall-in/10221653/","projectTitle":"Science Kits to Make My Students Fall in Love Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. ZIBLIM","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403983_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771678443580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403983"},{"teacherId":10214095,"projectId":10339423,"letterContent":"Your generosity has already made a huge impact in our classroom! When my students walked into the classroom and saw our new rug for the first time, they were so excited. They immediately wanted to know when they could sit on it and they have continued asking if we can gather there throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe rug has quickly become a special part of our classroom. What may seem like a simple rug has become so much more for my students—a place to learn, connect, participate, and belong. Thank you for making this possible and for helping create a classroom environment where my students are excited to learn and be together!","fullyFundedDate":1789606046846,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-deserves-a-seat-at-the-car/10339423/","projectTitle":"Every Student Deserves a Seat at the Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10214095_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757035377779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214095"},{"teacherId":10214095,"projectId":10335530,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to have the opportunity to learn about and participate in soccer! Having access to soccer equipment allowed them to experience the sport in a hands-on way as they learned basic skills, rules, vocabulary, and strategies. Their excitement and enthusiasm showed just how meaningful it was for them to have access to equipment they may not otherwise have the opportunity to use.\r\n\r\nThe equipment also helped our students practice important skills beyond soccer, including communication, cooperation, sportsmanship, perseverance, and problem-solving. Most importantly, they had FUN! We are grateful to our donors for helping make this experience possible and for giving our students the opportunity to discover a new sport while creating positive memories together.","fullyFundedDate":1781474404025,"projectUrl":"project/future-world-cup-begins-here/10335530/","projectTitle":"Future World Cup Begins Here","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10214095_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757035377779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214095"},{"teacherId":7361616,"projectId":9768825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Snack Time = Learning Time\" project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our third-grade classroom by helping ensure that students have access to snacks when they need them.\r\n\r\nHaving classroom snacks available allows students to focus on learning instead of being distracted by hunger. Students are able to grab a quick snack and return to their lessons, small-group instruction, independent work, and classroom activities ready to learn and participate.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to create a classroom environment where students feel cared for and supported. Meeting this simple need helps students feel more comfortable, focused, and prepared to take on the challenges of the school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has reminded my students that their community believes in them and wants them to succeed. Snack time truly becomes learning time when students have the energy and support they need to be engaged learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to feel cared for, stay focused, and do their best. Your kindness is making a difference every day!","fullyFundedDate":1766157930020,"projectUrl":"project/snack-timelearning-time/9768825/","projectTitle":"Snack Time=Learning Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7361616_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595934925084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7361616"},{"teacherId":7361616,"projectId":10037270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Fueling Hungry Minds with Classroom Snacks\" project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our third-grade classroom by helping ensure that students have access to snacks when they are hungry and need a little extra fuel to get through their school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students can focus more on learning and less on being distracted by hunger. Having snacks available helps students feel cared for, supported, and ready to participate in lessons, collaborate with classmates, and tackle challenging activities.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also helped create a classroom environment where students know that their basic needs matter. Something as simple as a snack can provide comfort, energy, and encouragement—and can make a big difference in a student's ability to learn and engage.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students. Thank you for helping us fuel both hungry bodies and hungry minds! Your generosity is helping our students come to school ready to learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772550310959,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-hungry-minds-with-classroom-snac/10037270/","projectTitle":"Fueling Hungry Minds with Classroom Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7361616_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595934925084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7361616"},{"teacherId":7361616,"projectId":10060361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Caring for Animals in Our Community: From Pollinators to Pets\"! Your generosity is helping our third-grade students develop a deeper understanding of the animals that share our world and the important role they play in our community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students will have opportunities to learn about pollinators, pets, wildlife, and the ways we can responsibly care for and protect animals. These resources will make learning more hands-on, engaging, and meaningful while connecting science to the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping students become more curious, compassionate, and responsible learners. They will not only gain valuable knowledge about animals and ecosystems, but also learn the importance of kindness, stewardship, and caring for living things.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and their learning. Thank you for helping us turn our classroom into a place where students can explore, discover, and develop a greater appreciation for the animals in our community!","fullyFundedDate":1770313162608,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-animals-in-our-community-fro/10060361/","projectTitle":"Caring for Animals in Our Community: From Pollinators to Pets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7361616_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595934925084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7361616"},{"teacherId":10484073,"projectId":10211336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing the money so that I could send each of my new readers (who are also new to America) home this summer with books. This was my first Donors Choose submission and I was so surprised and grateful at how quickly each of you came through to fully fund this project. It was my desire to provide my ELL students (from Haiti and Mexico) with books at (or slightly above) their current reading level so that they could continue their reading practice during the summer. \r\n\r\nI delivered a cute bag chock full of books to each student at their home on the last day of the school year. Students (and their siblings) were so excited to receive their bag and they loved looking through the books. Several immediately started to read one of the books that captured their attention. We had been learning about the butterfly life cycle this spring in our groups and we had caterpillars that hatched into 5 beautiful Painted Lady butterflies. Jeffrey, one of the students who received books, immediately chose the \"Flutter Butterfly\" book in his bag and read the whole thing as I was sitting there with his parents! \r\n\r\nAs the summer passed, I was curious to see if the students were reading their books and so I reached out to parents. Trevor had gone to Florida for the summer to be with his grandparents and uncle. His uncle told me that Trevor reads his books every day before he does other activities. Javier told me that he had already read each book five times and that his favorite book was \"Noodlehead Nightmares.\" And Jeffrey's parents have him read his books every day. \r\n\r\nHaving a strong foundation in reading sets the trajectory for a young person's life and your gifts this past May have contributed significantly to this aim. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will be teaching each of these students again this coming school year and I'm so excited to help them continue on this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1778042193345,"projectUrl":"project/summer-books-for-english-language-learne/10211336/","projectTitle":"Summer Books for English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10484073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777498182803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484073"},{"teacherId":8540300,"projectId":10120494,"letterContent":"am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom project. Your contributions have made it possible for my students to access valuable materials that will enhance their learning and creativity.\r\nWith these resources, students will be able to engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences that support both academic growth and personal expression. Your support directly impacts their ability to explore, create, and succeed.\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom and for supporting education.","fullyFundedDate":1772823297415,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-compassion-with-art/10120494/","projectTitle":"Spreading Compassion With Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nosrati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8540300_orig.jpg?crop=1115,1115,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694899746137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8540300"},{"teacherId":8540300,"projectId":9768016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity means more than words can express. Because of you, my students will have access to materials and experiences that inspire creativity, confidence, and a love of learning.\r\nMany of my students don't always have access to these kinds of resources, and your kindness helps make our classroom a place where they feel excited, supported, and valued. Seeing their faces light up when they use new materials is something truly special—and that's because of you.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1759770304151,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-community-kindness/9768016/","projectTitle":"Spreading Community Kindness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nosrati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8540300_orig.jpg?crop=1115,1115,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694899746137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8540300"},{"teacherId":8540300,"projectId":9898224,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nI am so grateful for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to materials and opportunities that truly make a difference in their learning experience.\r\nYour donation is more than just supplies—it brings creativity, confidence, and excitement into our classroom. My students are able to explore, create, and express themselves in ways that wouldn't have been possible without your help. Watching their engagement and joy grow has been incredibly meaningful.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support has had a lasting impact, and we are so appreciative of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768434678304,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-students-create-build-and/9898224/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Students Create, Build, And Explore!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nosrati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8540300_orig.jpg?crop=1115,1115,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694899746137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8540300"},{"teacherId":8540300,"projectId":10061101,"letterContent":"am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom project. Your contributions have made it possible for my students to access valuable materials that will enhance their learning and creativity.\r\nWith these resources, students will be able to engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences that support both academic growth and personal expression. 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