{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","outOfStateSupporters":68.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7743467,"projectId":10371703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our portable Bluetooth speaker! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our music classroom. Students can now hear recordings, instructions, and musical examples clearly, helping every learner participate fully and confidently.\r\n\r\nWe are using the speaker to listen to diverse genres, historical recordings, and professional performances during music analysis and ear-training activities. Students are more engaged when they can hear the details of each piece, and they eagerly share what they notice. The speaker also allows us to create listening stations, practice ensemble work in flexible spaces, and take music lessons outdoors on beautiful days.\r\n\r\nThis gift has transformed what is possible in our classroom. Students are excited to move, listen, analyze, and perform in new ways. Quality sound inspires them to work harder, understand music more deeply, and take pride in their own progress. Most importantly, the speaker ensures that all students can hear and participate equally.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our musicians and helping bring our curriculum to life. Your support has created a more dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring music classroom, and your impact will be heard in every lesson, rehearsal, and performance.","fullyFundedDate":1785189672647,"projectUrl":"project/portable-speaker-transforms-music-class/10371703/","projectTitle":"Portable Speaker Transforms Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Broderick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7743467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657579931159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7743467"},{"teacherId":7743467,"projectId":10357636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. These supplies will help us to provide essential care items for students who need them. Ultimately, your assistance gives us the tools and opportunity we needed to enhance our students' learning. Since the students will not have to worry about their basic needs, I am certain these supplies will allow my students to boost their engagement and ability to complete hands-on tasks as well as increase students' achievement.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for making our wishes come to reality. I am so happy that we are able to provide these items for our students. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1785180916578,"projectUrl":"project/student-supplies/10357636/","projectTitle":"Student Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Broderick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7743467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657579931159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7743467"},{"teacherId":7743467,"projectId":10207250,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generous gift of tissues, spray, and hand sanitizer helps keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn—especially during cold and flu season.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we can maintain a clean learning environment so students spend more time engaged in lessons and activities instead of recovering from illness. Your support also reduces the financial burden on teachers and ensures all children can participate comfortably in classroom traditions and hands‑on projects.\r\n\r\nWe'll share photos and student reflections soon so you can see the impact of your kindness. Thank you for investing in our students' well‑being and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1780709479141,"projectUrl":"project/keep-out-the-germs/10207250/","projectTitle":"Keep Out the Germs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Broderick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7743467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657579931159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7743467"},{"teacherId":7743467,"projectId":10189694,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of activity games and reward items for our classroom. Your support means everything to our students and to me as an educator.\r\n\r\nYou've given us so much more than supplies—you've given our students hope and motivation. When students struggle, celebrating their successes becomes even more important. Each game earned, each milestone reached, and each reward received sends a powerful message: you are capable, and your effort matters.\r\n\r\nResearch shows that meaningful incentives boost work ethic and help students develop critical self-management skills. But beyond the data, I see it every day in my classroom. Students who feel recognized and celebrated become more confident, more resilient, and more willing to take on challenges. They begin to believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour gift has transformed our classroom culture. Students are working harder, supporting one another, and most importantly, experiencing the genuine pride that comes from achievement. Every success story—no matter how small—is building their confidence and encouraging them to reach for the next goal.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students when they need it most. You've empowered them to pursue greatness and shown them that their hard work is valued and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1783377858796,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-incentives/10189694/","projectTitle":"Amazing Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Broderick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7743467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657579931159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7743467"},{"teacherId":7743467,"projectId":10189685,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of activity games and reward items for our classroom. Your support means everything to our students and to me as an educator.\r\n\r\nYou've given us so much more than supplies—you've given our students hope and motivation. When students struggle, celebrating their successes becomes even more important. Each game earned, each milestone reached, and each reward received sends a powerful message: you are capable, and your effort matters.\r\n\r\nResearch shows that meaningful incentives boost work ethic and help students develop critical self-management skills. But beyond the data, I see it every day in my classroom. Students who feel recognized and celebrated become more confident, more resilient, and more willing to take on challenges. They begin to believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour gift has transformed our classroom culture. Students are working harder, supporting one another, and most importantly, experiencing the genuine pride that comes from achievement. Every success story—no matter how small—is building their confidence and encouraging them to reach for the next goal.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students when they need it most. You've empowered them to pursue greatness and shown them that their hard work is valued and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1782744669283,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-incentives/10189685/","projectTitle":"Amazing Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Broderick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7743467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657579931159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7743467"},{"teacherId":6492462,"projectId":10324872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in helping bring an iPad into our classroom! Your support means more than you know. With this powerful tool, my students now have access to engaging educational apps, interactive learning opportunities, and creative ways to express themselves.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has already made a difference—students are more focused during lessons, excited to explore new topics, and proud to use technology that helps them learn in fun and meaningful ways. For many of them, this is their first time working with a device like this, and it's inspiring to see their curiosity and confidence grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success. You've not only given us a device—you've opened doors to opportunity, discovery, and achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1784150769623,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-stem/10324872/","projectTitle":"iPad for STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holsopple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6492462"},{"teacherId":6492462,"projectId":10392274,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous donation of sweet treats to our classroom. Your kindness has made a tremendous difference in how my students experience school every day.\r\n\r\nThese small tokens of encouragement have become powerful tools for motivation and celebration. When a student masters a challenging math concept, participates thoughtfully in discussion, shows kindness to a peer, or meets a personal behavior goal, a Jolly Rancher provides immediate positive feedback that reinforces their hard work. It's remarkable how such a simple gesture can fuel their desire to keep pushing forward.\r\n\r\nMy students work incredibly hard every single day, and they deserve to have their efforts recognized. Your donation allows me to celebrate not just academic achievements, but also the moments of perseverance, growth, and kindness that truly matter. I've watched these small rewards boost confidence, brighten difficult days, and remind my students that their effort is noticed and valued.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we emphasize growth mindset, responsibility, and perseverance. Having these treats available helps keep students motivated and engaged during rigorous lessons and challenging tasks. More importantly, it creates a positive, encouraging environment where every student feels successful and appreciated.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped transform our classroom culture. My students feel motivated, celebrated, and confident—knowing that their hard work makes a real difference. Thank you for believing in the power of encouragement and for investing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1784831486199,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hungry-students/10392274/","projectTitle":"Helping Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holsopple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6492462"},{"teacherId":4026614,"projectId":10320985,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support to my classroom! A healthy classroom makes for a successful classroom. This time of year is when we share all kinds of germs and with your help we will be able to cut down on that sharing. We teach the students that sharing is a positive thing to do, but not with illnesses. These items are going to help my students stay in the classroom and healthy throughout the year. Thank you so much for helping keep us safe and healthy with these new supplies. We truly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1786027807081,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-classroom-clean-and-healthy/10320985/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Classroom Clean and Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hissom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4026614"},{"teacherId":8802879,"projectId":10379370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with essential supplies, including a pencil sharpener and erasers! These may seem like small items, but they are supplies our students rely on every single day.\r\n\r\nHaving a working pencil sharpener ensures that students can keep their pencils ready to use, while having plenty of erasers gives them the freedom to make mistakes, correct their work, and try again. In our classroom, we want students to understand that mistakes are a natural and important part of learning. Having the right supplies available helps reinforce that message.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us create a classroom where students can focus on their work instead of worrying about whether they have the materials they need. These supplies will be used regularly and will benefit our students throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping us provide the everyday tools our students need to learn, grow, and succeed. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1784758301560,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10379370/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polomsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8802879_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666109053563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8802879"},{"teacherId":8802879,"projectId":10311392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing toothbrushes for our students! Your generosity is helping us support our students in a way that goes beyond the classroom. Good oral hygiene is an important part of a child's overall health, confidence, and well-being, yet not every student has consistent access to basic hygiene supplies.\r\n\r\nHaving toothbrushes available at school allows us to make sure our students have the opportunity to take care of their teeth and develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. These supplies also help remove one more barrier that could interfere with a student's comfort, confidence, and ability to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as a toothbrush can make a meaningful difference. Your donation sends our students the message that their health, happiness, and well-being matter. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping us provide our students with care and support both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us give them the tools they need to feel healthy, confident, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1784160639210,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-smiles-bright-futures/10311392/","projectTitle":"Healthy Smiles, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polomsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8802879_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666109053563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8802879"},{"teacherId":8802879,"projectId":10303519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing our students with basic school supplies. While these items may seem simple, they have a tremendous impact on our students and their ability to learn each day.\r\n\r\nMany of our students do not always have access to the supplies they need at home, which can make something as simple as completing an assignment feel like a challenge. Having pencils, paper, writing utensils, and other classroom essentials readily available means that our students can focus on what truly matters—learning. No student should have to worry about not having a pencil or the materials needed to complete their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create an environment where every student can come to class prepared, participate fully, and feel confident knowing they have the tools they need to be successful. These supplies will be used every day and will directly support our students throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the importance of these everyday necessities and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Your support reminds our students that their education matters and that people believe in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1784057045979,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies/10303519/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polomsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8802879_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666109053563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8802879"},{"teacherId":7655863,"projectId":10176450,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Keeping Our Classroom Healthy\" project! Your generosity has provided our classroom with tissues and Clorox wipes that help create a cleaner, healthier learning environment for every student.\r\n\r\nIn a busy classroom, these everyday supplies are used constantly. From wiping down desks and shared materials to providing tissues for sniffles and allergies, your donation helps reduce the spread of germs and keeps students focused on learning instead of feeling unwell.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, creating a safe and comfortable classroom is essential. Because of your kindness, my students can learn in an environment where they feel cared for, supported, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. 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