{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southern Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3589977,"projectId":10349898,"letterContent":"hy Our Pre-K Classroom Needs a Classroom Rug and Sweeper\r\n\r\nOur classroom rug has been more than just a place to sit. It creates a special space where our Pre-K students where we come together to learn, grow, and build friendships. So much of our day is spent gathered on the floor for circle time, story time, songs, morning meetings, partner work,and hands-on learning activities. A comfortable rug provides each child with a welcoming space where they feel included, connected, and ready to learn. It also helps define our learning area and gives students a place to practice listening, sharing, taking turns, and interacting with their classmates.Their faces lit up when they seen our new classroom rug. They were so excited. \r\n\r\nThe classroom sweeper has been just as important. With our little learners, messes are part of everyday life! From crumbs during snack time to paper scraps from art projects and everyday classroom activities, keeping our floors clean can be a challenge. Having a sweeper allows us to quickly maintain a clean and healthy learning environment. It also gives students opportunities to learn responsibility by helping care for their classroom and taking pride in their learning space.The students love using the sweeper and keeping our room clean.","fullyFundedDate":1787249890537,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-out-the-rug-for-learning/10349898/","projectTitle":"Rolling Out the Rug for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gentry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3589977_orig.jpg?crop=949,950,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785422275551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3589977"},{"teacherId":10586830,"projectId":10466963,"letterContent":"Students were able to begin the year strong thanks to your donations. Students in grades K-4 attend STEAM class once weekly, and students in grades 1-4 attend GATE sessions weekly. Your generosity supports the learning of hundreds of young engineers and explorers each week. \r\n\r\nOur classroom 3D printer is calibrated, running well and has printed several new print prototypes to be used within the classroom and greater school community. Our 4th grade GT students recently designed a bag tag in class as a team and we have successfully printed two versions of it with the goal to keep making adjustments to the original design while they also prototype and eventually print their own in the coming weeks. \r\n\r\nRecently, students in grades 2-4 started their Fall Break with magazine reading extensions funded through this project. They have enjoyed having extra resources and reading at their fingertips to dig into and look forward to upcoming packets for projects and extensions as we continue through the year. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting the Southern Hills STEAM and GATE programs through Donors Choose!","fullyFundedDate":1786657666054,"projectUrl":"project/cardinal-steamgate-essentials/10466963/","projectTitle":"Cardinal STEAM/Gate Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10586830_orig.png?crop=640,640,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786457774890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bodinesteam"},{"teacherId":321504,"projectId":10469146,"letterContent":"A BIG Thank You for Helping Our Students Learn in Color!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and donating a color printer! Your generosity is making a difference in the learning experiences we can provide for our students.\r\n\r\nHaving a color printer will allow us to create colorful, engaging, and hands-on learning materials that make learning more exciting. From math fact practice and math centers to task cards and interactive printables, we will have so many new opportunities to help our students practice important skills, build confidence, and develop a love for learning.\r\n\r\nAs teachers, we know that sometimes the smallest resources can make the biggest difference. This printer will help us bring lessons to life and provide meaningful activities that meet our students' learning needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, supporting our classroom, and helping us make learning a little brighter every day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nOur Classroom","fullyFundedDate":1786573042902,"projectUrl":"project/print-the-path-to-english-success/10469146/","projectTitle":"Print the Path to English Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chlouber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp321504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601947284749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schlouber"},{"teacherId":7053872,"projectId":10469153,"letterContent":"This printer has been such a great addition to our classroom! I work with English learners in different grade levels and at all different levels of English, so I am constantly creating and printing materials based on what each group needs.\r\n\r\nWe use it for everything from phonics and reading activities to vocabulary, writing, and visual supports. Being able to print in color has been especially helpful for my newcomers because pictures and visuals make such a big difference when they are learning new words and concepts in English.\r\n\r\nThe kids love getting colorful activities, and they definitely notice when something was made especially for them and what we are working on. It makes our lessons more engaging, and it makes my job so much easier because I can print exactly what I need, when I need it.\r\n\r\nWe have already gotten so much use out of our printer, and I know we will continue using it every day. Thank you so much for helping give my students the materials and support they need to be successful. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1786573188767,"projectUrl":"project/making-language-visible/10469153/","projectTitle":"Making Language Visible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coatney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7053872_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747067886021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7053872"},{"teacherId":4084920,"projectId":6980906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. Your kindness and contribution mean a great deal to me and are helping make a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your willingness to support this effort. Your generosity provides encouragement and helps make it possible to continue moving forward.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in and supporting this cause. I am sincerely grateful for your generosity and kindness. Thank you for giving my students the classroom that they deserve and a room full of color and life!","fullyFundedDate":1677009234629,"projectUrl":"project/printing-for-kinder/6980906/","projectTitle":"Printing for Kinder!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4084920_orig.jpg?crop=453,453,x112,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669743444396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4084920"},{"teacherId":9433736,"projectId":10408358,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our library is now an even more joyful, creative, and welcoming space for students. The Play‑Doh has already become a favorite during makerspace time, giving students a hands‑on way to express themselves, collaborate, and decompress during busy school days. It's incredible to see how something so simple can spark imagination, build fine‑motor skills, and help students feel comfortable exploring new ideas.\r\n\r\nThe new storage containers have made an immediate impact as well. With so many materials circulating through the library, organization is essential, and these containers allow students to easily access supplies and return them independently. This small shift has helped create a more student‑centered environment where kids feel ownership over the space and pride in keeping it tidy and functional.\r\n\r\nFinally, the prizes you helped provide are already motivating young readers. Whether students are completing reading challenges, showing responsibility, or participating in library activities, these small rewards help build excitement and confidence. Your support has strengthened both the academic and social heartbeat of our library, and our students feel that care every time they walk through the door.","fullyFundedDate":1785112876848,"projectUrl":"project/sit-stay-play/10408358/","projectTitle":"Sit, Stay, Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dubois","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9433736"},{"teacherId":10491228,"projectId":10266799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for help providing for my classroom! So far, we have had two weeks of speech therapy. My students from last year think this year is already so much more fun! \r\n\r\nIn addition to the bean bag seats being more fun, it has also proved to be a good positive behavior incentive. If students make good choices, they get to sit in the bean bags. But if they don't make good choices, they have to sit at the table. It also helps them encourage each other to have good behavior. \r\n\r\nMy classroom has become more inviting and comfortable with the alternative seating. Which has made therapy more effective and enjoyable. Education is a team effort and I appreciate you all for joining my team!","fullyFundedDate":1778018369292,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-speech-therapy/10266799/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10491228"},{"teacherId":2834149,"projectId":10481918,"letterContent":"My students were SO excited when they saw the new equipment arrive! For my Pre-K and Kindergarten students, getting to use the foam hoppers, beginner pogo sticks, and inflatable ball hoppers has turned practicing balance, jumping, coordination, and body control into something they look forward to.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new materials during PE as we've been practicing locomotor skills. It's giving students opportunities to practice skills at their own level while having fun. One of my favorite moments has been watching students who were initially hesitant to try the equipment become more confident after a few attempts. They are learning that it is okay to wobble, fall, try again, and celebrate when they finally get it!\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to build on these foundational movement skills as we move into lessons focused on balance, body control, and locomotor movements. These materials will be used again and again throughout the year, helping my youngest students develop the skills and confidence they need to become successful movers.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible! Your generosity has brought so much excitement and joy to our PE classes, and I am incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1787318484818,"projectUrl":"project/little-feet-big-movement-pe-for-our-yo/10481918/","projectTitle":"Little Feet, Big Movement: PE for Our Youngest Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2834149_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490216880201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandatrimble"},{"teacherId":2834149,"projectId":9963583,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! The two digital clocks have already made a big difference in our daily routine. Having large, easy-to-read clocks in the classroom helps students stay aware of the time and transition more smoothly between activities, lessons, and specials.\r\n\r\nWhen the clocks arrived, students were excited to help decide where they should be placed so everyone could easily see them. They immediately noticed how much easier it was to keep track of time during independent work and classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a more organized and successful learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1771012407070,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-safe-and-structured-classroo/9963583/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Safe and Structured Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2834149_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490216880201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandatrimble"},{"teacherId":8829692,"projectId":9454372,"letterContent":"The class carpet and emotional regulation books work together to build a safe, structured environment for physical and emotional growth. The carpet serves as a central anchor for the classroom, providing a soft, comfortable gathering space that defines personal boundaries and reduces physical restlessness during group lessons. Meanwhile, the emotional regulation books introduce a shared vocabulary for big feelings, helping students normalize complex emotions like anxiety or anger while teaching them actionable coping strategies through relatable stories. The laminating sheets make this support system durable and interactive by turning fragile paper resources into lasting daily tools. Teachers can preserve daily emotional check-in charts, calm-down menus, and visual schedules so students can interact with them using dry-erase markers without fear of tearing or spoiling the paper. Combined, these three items form a complete loop of emotional support: students gather comfortably on the carpet to learn a coping skill, read the books to understand their feelings, and utilize the laminated guides at their desks to independently navigate their day.","fullyFundedDate":1754099932976,"projectUrl":"project/starting-from-scratch/9454372/","projectTitle":"Starting from Scratch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829692_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720671281730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829692"},{"teacherId":9092016,"projectId":10131321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our Pre-K students were able to experience a truly meaningful and engaging learning opportunity through our \"Puppy Adoption\" project.\r\n\r\nWith the LCD writing tablets you provided, students were excited to practice early writing skills in a fun, low-pressure way. These tablets gave them the confidence to draw, write letters, and express their ideas without fear of making mistakes. It has been incredible to see their growth in both fine motor skills and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the stuffed puppies brought our dramatic play to life. Students eagerly stepped into roles as pet owners, veterinarians, and adoption counselors. They practiced important social-emotional skills such as empathy, responsibility, and communication while caring for their \"pets.\" This hands-on experience helped them better understand what animals need to be safe, healthy, and loved.\r\n\r\nThis project not only supported early literacy and development but also created joyful, lasting memories in our classroom. Your generosity made it all possible, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1774697872552,"projectUrl":"project/lcd-writing-tablets/10131321/","projectTitle":"LCD Writing Tablets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9092016_orig.jpg?crop=655,655,x476,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688598228003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9092016"},{"teacherId":9092016,"projectId":9979806,"letterContent":"Your support will transform our classroom into a vibrant environment where curiosity leads the way. Through play-based learning centers, students will have hands-on opportunities to explore, create, and problem-solve in meaningful ways. These experiences build essential skills such as collaboration, communication, and critical thinking—skills that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\nWith these resources, students will engage in imaginative play, develop early literacy and math concepts, and gain confidence as independent learners. Play-based learning also nurtures social-emotional growth, helping children learn to share, take turns, and express themselves effectively.\r\nMany of our students thrive when learning feels joyful and interactive. Your generosity ensures that every child—regardless of background—has access to enriching materials that make learning both fun and impactful. 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