{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry H Houston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":553443,"projectId":9567558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of recess toys for our kindergarten classroom! This gift has quickly become a highlight of our school day, transforming our outdoor time into a rich environment for growth and joy.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials on my students has been immediate and visible:\r\n\r\nPhysical Growth & Energy Release: These toys encourage essential gross motor development—including running, jumping, and balancing—that helps strengthen their muscles and coordination. Getting this energy out during recess allows them to return to the classroom with improved focus and attentiveness for our academic lessons.\r\n\r\nSocial & Emotional Learning: Recess is a crucial time for children to learn how to negotiate, problem-solve, and collaborate without direct adult instruction. Whether they are sharing a ball or working together to create a game, they are practicing vital skills like turn-taking and empathy.\r\n\r\nImaginative & Creative Play: These new resources have sparked incredible imaginative scenarios. This type of unstructured play fosters creativity and language skills as they discuss rules and stories with their peers.\r\n\r\nConfidence & Resilience: Navigating new equipment and mastering physical challenges boosts my students' self-esteem and teaches them to persist when something is difficult.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our \"little leaders\" are not only getting healthier but are also building the social foundations they will use for the rest of their lives. Thank you for investing in their happiness and development.","fullyFundedDate":1757516540981,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-recess-toys-for-kindergar/9567558/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Recess Toys for Kindergarten Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGuire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp553443_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480442423506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-molly-mcguire"},{"teacherId":553443,"projectId":9563172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous gift of a light board and translucent manipulatives for our kindergarten classroom! Your donation has immediately brightened our learning environment—literally and figuratively.\r\nThe impact of these tools has been profound and multi-faceted:\r\n\r\nSustained Engagement: The gentle, inviting glow of the light board naturally captures my students' attention. It has become a favorite \"calm-down\" and focus center, helping children who need extra sensory support to settle into their learning.\r\n\r\nFine Motor Development: Manipulating the small, glowing pieces—like sorting translucent beads or building with glowing blocks—is helping my young learners develop the hand strength and precision they need for writing and other daily tasks.\r\n\r\nCollaborative Play: This new center has become a hub for social interaction. I love watching my students huddle around the board to build glowing cities together, practicing sharing, turn-taking, and communication skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom now has a high-quality resource that will \r\ninspire curiosity and joy for years to come. You are truly helping our \"little leaders\" shine bright!","fullyFundedDate":1757960355442,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-light-illuminating-learnin/9563172/","projectTitle":"Let There Be Light: Illuminating Learning Through Hands-On Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGuire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp553443_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480442423506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-molly-mcguire"},{"teacherId":553443,"projectId":9563859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the color printer and the ink. I have been able to use this printer every day in our classroom. I am able to print the everyday basics such as homework and classwork as well as materials we use in centers.\r\n\r\nMy students love the colored materials I am able to print and turn into learning centers for our daily small group time. They happily engage with the materials and it really does help make learning fun.\r\n\r\nHaving this color printer has made a big impact in my classroom. The ease of being able to print materials whenever I want to or need to has helped free up more of my time so I am able to focus more on my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1763599386573,"projectUrl":"project/print-post-and-celebrate-bringing-our/9563859/","projectTitle":"Print, Post, and Celebrate: Bringing Our Learning to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGuire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp553443_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480442423506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-molly-mcguire"},{"teacherId":4720021,"projectId":9783411,"letterContent":"The acquisition of new literacy supplies has served as a critical catalyst for student achievement, transforming the classroom from a space of limited resources into a high-engagement learning environment. Before these materials were introduced, students often struggled with disengagement due to a lack of diverse reading options and worn-out instructional tools. By integrating targeted resources—such as leveled classroom libraries, decodable readers, and tactile phonics manipulatives—we shifted the instructional focus toward personalized growth. This investment directly impacted student outcomes by increasing average reading stamina from 10 to 25 minutes and providing kinesthetic learners with the physical tools necessary to bridge gaps in phonetic fluency. Beyond the data, these supplies fostered a newfound sense of ownership and pride; when students have access to high-quality books and individual literacy kits, they stop viewing reading as a mandatory task and begin to see themselves as capable, confident readers. These materials are not merely classroom additions; they are the essential building blocks that have turned academic struggle into measurable success. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1767058337277,"projectUrl":"project/white-boards-for-peer-support-novel-exp/9783411/","projectTitle":"White Boards for Peer Support- Novel Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Romano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4720021"},{"teacherId":9818007,"projectId":9705756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have paper, Magic Tree House books, headphones, and a large beanbag chair that are used every single day.\r\n\r\nThe paper allows students to write, draw, and show their learning freely, while the Magic Tree House books have sparked excitement for reading through read-alouds and partner reading. The headphones help students stay focused during literacy and math programs like Lexia and i-Ready, and the beanbag has become a favorite cozy spot for independent reading and a motivator for positive behavior. When students first saw the materials, their excitement and smiles said it all.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue building strong reading and writing skills as students respond to texts, explore new stories, and grow their independence during center work. Thank you for giving my students resources that truly make a difference in their learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758809656536,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-a-comfortable-and-engaging-le/9705756/","projectTitle":"Help Build a Comfortable and Engaging Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gallagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818007_orig.jpg?crop=2778,2778,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730134490656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818007"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":9945275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this very important project!! These crayons and markers will support creativity during instruction and independent work time. It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they deserve for their education. It means so much to have basic supplies for my students. It pains me when we do not have what we need to carry out tasks during instruction and independent work time. I can not thank you enough for your thoughtfulness in supporting this project. It means the world to us!!","fullyFundedDate":1765737379140,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-for-cool-kiddos/9945275/","projectTitle":"Crayons for Cool Kiddos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Renfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455900557067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-renfer"},{"teacherId":9796785,"projectId":9598110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Because of you, our classroom has been energized with new resources that are already making a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nHow we're using the new materials:\r\nWe've begun incorporating the resources into our daily lessons, especially during our current project on building core skills through hands-on learning. One standout moment was when students worked together to explore the materials and immediately started brainstorming creative ways to use them in their work. It was wonderful to see their collaboration and excitement in action.","fullyFundedDate":1758202882048,"projectUrl":"project/focus-fun-and-a-fresh-start/9598110/","projectTitle":"Focus, Fun, and a Fresh Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9796785_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728415337165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796785"},{"teacherId":10160612,"projectId":9550520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my White Boards for Students project. Your kindness has made a direct and meaningful impact on my classroom. Because of you, every group in class now has access to a white board that encourages active participation, quick thinking, and confidence in sharing their ideas.\r\n\r\nThese white boards have already transformed daily instruction. Students are more engaged during lessons, eager to show their thinking, and comfortable making mistakes and revising their work. The boards allow me to check for understanding in real time and adjust instruction to better meet students' needs, which helps create a more inclusive and responsive learning environment.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your investment in my students and their learning. Your support goes beyond materials—it shows students that their education matters and that there are people in the community who believe in them. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where all students can learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758293123027,"projectUrl":"project/white-boards-for-students/9550520/","projectTitle":"White Boards For Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Autin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10160612_orig.jpg?crop=2515,2515,x0,y461&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754582813328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160612"},{"teacherId":10218562,"projectId":9643279,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a more active, collaborative, and joyful place to learn. The standing desk has allowed me to model energy and movement throughout the day, and the portable whiteboards have completely transformed how my students think, talk, and solve problems together.\r\n\r\nWhen students work on vertical whiteboards, they are more engaged, more willing to take risks, and more confident sharing their thinking. I see students standing shoulder to shoulder, debating strategies, revising their work in real time, and explaining their reasoning out loud — all skills that are essential in both math and science. The physical act of standing and writing has helped many students stay focused and invested, especially those who struggle to remain engaged during traditional seat work.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher in an urban school district, having materials that support movement and collaboration has made me feel more capable and empowered in my teaching. These tools allow me to circulate, confer, and respond to student thinking in the moment. Because of you, my classroom now supports how students actually learn best — actively, socially, and with confidence. Thank you for believing in my students and in learning spaces that encourage them to stand up, think big, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1756128419689,"projectUrl":"project/stand-up-think-big-energizing-learning/9643279/","projectTitle":"Stand Up, Think Big: Energizing Learning Through Movement and Collaboration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10218562"},{"teacherId":10218562,"projectId":9654905,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, this project has made a deep impact on my classroom that I hope to fully express. Working in a urban school district, I often do not have the budget to provide vital materials that have such a positive impact on my students and classroom culture, but with your help I have been able to provide my scholars with what they not only need, but want, to succeed each day.\r\n\r\nMy students have consistently advocated to be able to listen to music when they work, because for so many of them, it truly helps them focus, calm their minds, and settle into deep independent practice. Now, because of you, they finally have the tools to do that safely and consistently. I'm already seeing students who typically struggle with concentration becoming more absorbed in their assignments, more confident navigating online learning, and more comfortable preparing for our fully computer-based state testing that will be implemented this year. And further, my students can now fully engage with personalized intervention lessons that often involve listening to content, math tutorials, and science simulations without being distracted by what their peers are doing. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher, this project has made me feel more capable, prepared, and confident. Having the materials that support both their learning and their development as teens — their desire to work independently, to self-regulate, to create their own zone of focus — is such a gift. These headphones aren't just devices; they're a pathway to confidence, agency, and calmer learning moments that my students deeply deserve, and now feel worthy of. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my scholars, and in classrooms like mine. Your support genuinely matters, and we feel it every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1757530439901,"projectUrl":"project/tune-into-learning-headphones-for-focus/9654905/","projectTitle":"Tune Into Learning: Headphones for Focus and Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10218562"},{"teacherId":2506802,"projectId":9900223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this very important project. It is because of people like you that my students are afforded the things that they deserve for their education. These scissors will be an asset to our classroom community. They will be used for various projects that support our instruction and curriculum. Your thoughtfulness means the world to us. It pains me at times, that we don't have the basic the supplies that we need, such as scissors, in our classroom. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1764691053984,"projectUrl":"project/scissors-for-super-students/9900223/","projectTitle":"Scissors for Super Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Renfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455900557067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-renfer"},{"teacherId":1833814,"projectId":9733509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous monetary gift to our classroom. Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase specialized digital resources through Teachers Pay Teachers and Boom Cards that are already making a profound difference for my students.\r\n\r\nIn an autistic support classroom, \"one size fits all\" curriculum rarely works. The funds you provided allowed me to hand-pick interactive, visually engaging materials tailored specifically to each student's unique learning style and communication needs. The Boom Cards have been especially impactful; their \"game-like\" feel and instant feedback keep my students motivated and engaged, helping them master essential life skills and academic concepts in a way that feels like play rather than work.\r\n\r\nThese resources provide the structure, predictability, and sensory-friendly design that our learners need to thrive. Your support has not only equipped our classroom with better tools but has also given my students more opportunities to feel successful and confident every single day.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom community. 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