{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hilton Head Island Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3314957,"projectId":9545945,"letterContent":"Receiving the watercolor paints and paint brushes for our STEAM lab excited all the students. They will greatly expand the creative and expressive possibilities for our students. These tools allow learners to explore color blending, shading, and technique in ways that support both artistic development and scientific observation. \r\n\r\nWatercolors are an excellent medium for visualizing ideas, sketching engineering plans, and illustrating scientific concepts like habitats, weather patterns, and life cycles. Paint brushes encourage fine motor growth and patient, thoughtful work. By integrating art into STEM lessons, students deepen their understanding, strengthen creativity, and gain confidence in expressing their thinking through vibrant, hands-on projects that enrich the entire STEAM experience.\r\n\r\nThank you. The students are thrilled to use them in all the different projects we have in our lab.","fullyFundedDate":1755706460918,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/9545945/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malinoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3314957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710326040102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emmamalinoski"},{"teacherId":7461377,"projectId":9526466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our new classroom headphones with microphones. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in how my students learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe are using the headphones during our small-group rotations, especially for our reading and math technology stations. One of our favorite moments so far was during a \"Record & Reflect\" activity, where students used the microphones to explain their thinking as they solved multi-step math word problems. Listening to their own recordings helped them recognize mistakes, revise their strategies, and build confidence in communicating their reasoning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has improved the quality of instruction, strengthened student engagement, and opened new opportunities for meaningful practice and reflection. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758830853309,"projectUrl":"project/clear-sound-clear-minds/9526466/","projectTitle":"Clear Sound, Clear Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WU","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7461377_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598104264018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7461377"},{"teacherId":7461377,"projectId":9575447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our project. Your contribution has truly brightened our classroom and created a more engaging learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to great use. The students and I recently completed a \"Fraction Forest\" project where each group created a math poster showing how to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators. The panda pins and borders helped us create a beautiful classroom gallery wall where students proudly displayed their work. One student even said, \"It feels like our math is part of a real museum!\" Several students asked if they could be the \"Panda Helpers\" for the day so they could arrange the pins and stickers themselves. Their excitement made it clear that these small touches make a big impact on their motivation and sense of ownership.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your kindness brought joy, creativity, and pride into our classroom, and we appreciate you more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1758830851036,"projectUrl":"project/borders-pins-and-stickers/9575447/","projectTitle":"Borders, Pins and Stickers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WU","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7461377_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598104264018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7461377"},{"teacherId":565375,"projectId":9318629,"letterContent":"This project helps make the rigorous ELA curriculum we follow to be more engaging and to help support transdisciplinary learning in my class. Materials such as geodes, pirate coins, and middles ages decor help give students common experiences and bring fun to our every day learning. \r\n\r\nThe easel, caddies, wipe boards, and wobble stools replaced items that had worn out or broken and needed to be discarded. School funds do not cover these types of items, but they are used every day! Having every day items that are in good condition helps students feel proud of the room they spend their day in and they take better care of what we have. Having these items preserve the dignity of my students. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your continued support of the students in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1753812996995,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-and-fun-learning/9318629/","projectTitle":"Fresh and Fun Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp565375_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746405326224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/565375"},{"teacherId":3314957,"projectId":9326472,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in bringing the new robots to our STEAM lab. I want to share how your gift is already changing student learning and excitement every day.\r\n\r\nThe robots turn abstract concepts into hands‑on experiences. Students learn coding, engineering, and data analysis by designing, programming, testing, and refining real devices. Students love immediate, visible results. When their code makes a robot move, sense an obstacle, or perform a task, the connection between effort and outcome is instant and powerful. The creative possibilities — decorating robots, choreographing movements, or staging mini‑challenges — also spark imagination. Many students light up at the chance to test ideas in a low‑risk, playful environment where failure is an expected step toward improvement.\r\n\r\nYour donation is giving students authentic opportunities to create, iterate, collaborate, and see themselves as capable designers and problem‑solvers. We've already observed higher engagement, improved teamwork, and deeper application of classroom concepts. With continued support for maintenance, teacher training, and equitable access, this program will expand pathways into STEM for many more students.","fullyFundedDate":1753812997446,"projectUrl":"project/robot-reboot/9326472/","projectTitle":"Robot Reboot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malinoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3314957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710326040102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emmamalinoski"},{"teacherId":5731979,"projectId":9559485,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the amazing headphones I received for my students. \r\nWe have used them for reading books on the computer and other assignments, but they will be used the most in February and March when my students take the Access Test and again in May for the SC Ready test. I (finally) anticipate no more frustration or precious time wasted with faulty headphones and sound issues, and I am extremely excited for that! My students were equally excited to receive and use them. They knew from the first use that they were 'really good' ones!\r\n\r\nWith technology constantly changing, we need to keep up with the most beneficial learning software for our students that will assist but also challenge them to excel in reading. These amazing headphones will help students to focus better and complete assignments in a timely fashion. They even seem to block out any noise better than my old ones. \r\n\r\n\tDoner's Choose is such a phenomenal organization, and I thank all of the doners. They have helped probably more than they know. \r\n\t\r\n\tI am spreading the word to my colleagues for them to apply for a classroom need they may have through Doner's Choose that would enrich the learning experience for their students.","fullyFundedDate":1755543156074,"projectUrl":"project/read-with-me/9559485/","projectTitle":"Read With Me","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krimm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5731979_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534801598365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5731979"},{"teacherId":3314957,"projectId":9305076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our STEM Makerspace — your support and the supplies you provided will open up hands‑on learning opportunities and spark creativity for our students. Because of your generosity, learners will be able to design, build, and explore new ideas that deepen their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math. We truly appreciate your commitment to helping students make, create, and discover.\r\n\r\nYour gift of materials will transform our Makerspace into an even richer environment for exploration and experimentation. With new supplies on hand, students can move from idea to prototype more quickly, testing concepts in real time and learning from both successes and setbacks. These moments are where deep learning happens.","fullyFundedDate":1752671472173,"projectUrl":"project/stem-maker-space/9305076/","projectTitle":"STEM Maker Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malinoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3314957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710326040102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emmamalinoski"},{"teacherId":7461377,"projectId":9762194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Moon Cake Molds Project for Chinese Mid-Autumn Day. Because of your kindness, my students were able to experience the joy of making traditional moon cakes and learning about one of China's most meaningful festivals.\r\n\r\nThis project allowed them to connect culture with creativity, shaping moon cakes by hand, sharing stories about the holiday, and understanding the value of family reunion and gratitude. Your contribution made this cultural celebration come alive in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759436585582,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-culture/9762194/","projectTitle":"Crafting Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WU","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7461377_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598104264018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7461377"},{"teacherId":10304335,"projectId":9798312,"letterContent":"My first graders and myself would like to thank you so much for all the book donations. My first graders are so inspired and excited to read in the book nook area with all the new books. The most exciting thing is to see my non readers, pick up a Pigeon book or a Fly Guy book and be excited! As a twenty year veteran teacher, I have always tried to instill a love of reading with my first graders. Moving to a new classroom in a new state has been challenging beacause I didn't take my entire classroom. To see the smiles on these kids faces when we opened the books was so rewarding. Thank you to you all!!!","fullyFundedDate":1760046580814,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-of-love-for-first-gra/9798312/","projectTitle":"Building a Library of Love for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faniola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10304335_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759885816552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10304335"},{"teacherId":8465415,"projectId":9542733,"letterContent":"I want to extend my appreciation for your generous donation of balls for our classroom activities and after-school Tai Chi club. Your support has truly made an incredible impact on our students—both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students now have the opportunity to learn, move, and grow in new and meaningful ways. During the school day, the balls are used for fun, active brain breaks that help students release energy, improve focus, and return to learning with refreshed minds. After school, in our Tai Chi club, they've become a tool for mindfulness, balance, and calm—helping students strengthen not only their bodies but also their ability to focus and self-regulate.\r\n\r\nIt's been amazing to see the smiles, laughter, and teamwork these simple tools have inspired. Students who were once hesitant to join in are now eagerly participating, building confidence, coordination, and a sense of community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought movement, mindfulness, and joy to our classroom and beyond. Thank you for helping create a space where every child can feel energized, included, and supported. You've made a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1755450948546,"projectUrl":"project/fun-tai-chi-for-brain-break/9542733/","projectTitle":"Fun Tai Chi for Brain Break","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8465415"},{"teacherId":2232731,"projectId":9526464,"letterContent":"When our wobble stools arrived, they were immediately integrated into our guided reading table.\r\n\r\nPositive Changes Noticed So Far:\r\n\r\n-Students shift, rock, and wiggle in place while staying focused on the task.\r\n\r\n-During reading and writing workshops, I notice fewer off-task movements, more sustained attention, and less need to redirect students.\r\n\r\n-Students comment things like: \"My legs feel better when I can move a little,\" or \"I think better when I rock like this.\"\r\n\r\nThis work connects directly to the IB learner profile and ATL skills: we're respecting learners' agency (letting them choose how they move) and supporting self-management (helping them regulate their own energy). It also intersects with social-emotional wellness, inclusive classroom design, and equitable access to tools that help all learners succeed.\r\n\r\nThe best part is, these stools will stay in our classroom for years, rotating across tables, supporting a variety of lessons (reading, writing, math). When new third-grade classes come in, I plan to maintain them as a standard part of our flexible seating setup.\r\n\r\nThank you for partnering with me in creating a classroom where movement supports cognition and where student comfort is part of our learning design. Your generosity is helping students feel seen, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758830852468,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-while-you-work/9526464/","projectTitle":"Wobble While You Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quigley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2232731_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695211388364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quigley"},{"teacherId":3314957,"projectId":9223374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of lock boxes to our classroom. These lock boxes have truly brought our escape room challenges to life. The students are so excited each time they get the chance to solve puzzles, find clues, and unlock the boxes. The added element of surprise and discovery has turned our lessons into an engaging and immersive experience.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped transform our classroom into a place where curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving thrive. The excitement on the students' faces as they work together to crack codes and unlock the boxes is priceless. We are so grateful for your kindness in helping us create these unforgettable learning opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1745846968382,"projectUrl":"project/escape-rooms/9223374/","projectTitle":"Escape Rooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malinoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3314957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710326040102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emmamalinoski"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6346","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":702,"numTeachers":77,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":62.9,"schoolId":6346,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hilton Head Island Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hilton Head Island Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/beaufort-county-school-district/hilton-head-int-l-bac-school/6346"}