{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hickory Tavern Elementary - Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":67.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":675189,"projectId":10155188,"letterContent":"Our new STEM classroom thanks you for helping us to build our classroom library. These resources will be used in our PreK 4 class to 4th grade. \r\n\r\nThese books are filled with beautiful colorful illustrations and photos of habitats , animals and vegetation. Students will be using these resources for research as we study habitats and Earth units. These text are written with bolded text, maps and graphs to provide easy information engagement. \r\n\r\nThese text will also be used as rich engaging read alouds to build background knowledge and entice new interest with our science units.","fullyFundedDate":1773858477784,"projectUrl":"project/stem-storytime-read-alouds/10155188/","projectTitle":"STEM Storytime Read-Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp675189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450318505879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connielewis"},{"teacherId":675189,"projectId":9396107,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing resources that will fill our classroom library. These biographies of scientist, athletes and other important frontiers in this field. \r\nWe have used these informational text as read alouds to introduce new topics or engage students interest. \r\n\r\nMany students see theirselves through the stories we read. For example, Pete's biography as a soccer player made our Force and Motion unit personal and engaging for not only our athletes but all who could relate to the games they love. \r\n\r\nWe also have used these books as research for various topics and habitat interest. 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Thse digital resources can be used as a whole class hook or introduction to a math concept. The digial resources can also be uploaded to Google classroom for homework or independent practice. \r\n Each issue also features jobs in the math field that may interest students.","fullyFundedDate":1743554681657,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-math-magazine-subscription/9204441/","projectTitle":"Scholastic Math Magazine Subscription","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp675189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450318505879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connielewis"},{"teacherId":675189,"projectId":9191570,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM basic supplies project. This is our first year having a segregated related arts STEM class. We are a rural school in a Title One district. Our funds are limited. \r\n\r\nThese supplies allowed us to begin furnishing our STEM class with scissors, tape, pencils, and other basic supplies for our classroom. \r\nWe were able to furnish six tables with basic supplies for each group in order to work collaboratively to accomplish STEM challenges. These challenges have given my students confidence and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1743689857008,"projectUrl":"project/stem-designers-basic-supplies/9191570/","projectTitle":"STEM Designers Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp675189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450318505879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connielewis"},{"teacherId":2211237,"projectId":9566856,"letterContent":"My students are thoroughly enjoying the claw machine used as a reward in my classroom, now that we have the materials to make it operational. This was made possible by your donations! I would not get to see their faces light up when the music starts or see the excitement when they get to pick out their stickers without your support. Teachers dream big when we create these projects and donors like you turn them into reality. Thank you again so much for making it possible! Every donation you give makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1757423297536,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-motivate/9566856/","projectTitle":"Rewards Motivate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schaefer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2211237_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598560658093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittanyschaefer"},{"teacherId":2211237,"projectId":9388577,"letterContent":"My students have been working hard each day using their agendas. We practice our handwriting and accountability skills each time we use the agendas. I have also started to notice that students have begun writing their own personal events in the agenda. This makes my heart happy as it allows me to see the agendas are worth it. The students also have begun noticing events listed in the agenda. This helps make them more aware of the world around them. Thank you so much for donating and making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1750908127578,"projectUrl":"project/what-do-you-mean-by-study-2025-2026/9388577/","projectTitle":"What Do You Mean by Study? 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schaefer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2211237_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598560658093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittanyschaefer"},{"teacherId":6560240,"projectId":9649357,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping our library expand the number of books available for students who read fluently in Spanish.\r\n\r\nAs these students continue to grow and strengthen their English language skills and confidence, having access to books in the language they are most fluent in ensures they can keep reading and practicing important comprehension skills. Students have been eagerly checking out these books to read in the library, in their classrooms, and at home.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new books, their faces lit up with excitement as they realized their reading choices were growing!","fullyFundedDate":1766333861823,"projectUrl":"project/ms-libros-por-favor/9649357/","projectTitle":"¡Más Libros, Por Favor!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6560240_orig.jpg?crop=1403,1403,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564058736600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6560240"},{"teacherId":47100,"projectId":9712585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have tools that truly bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nI teach in a small, rural Title I community where resources can be limited, but my students show up every day eager to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and support one another like a family. They have big dreams, and your generosity helps make those dreams feel possible.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided are already making a difference. The magnetic geometry tools and coordinate plane allow students to see math concepts unfold right in front of them, making abstract ideas clear and engaging. Graph grid paper helps them organize their thinking and visualize patterns, while classroom organization tools ensure we spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies. Even items like markers, ink, pens, and equipment support help our classroom run smoothly and efficiently every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, math in our classroom is more hands-on, visual, and interactive. You've helped create an environment where students are excited to participate, confident to try new things, and better able to understand challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762260463553,"projectUrl":"project/make-math-math-in-middle-school/9712585/","projectTitle":"Make Math Math in Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Banister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp47100_orig.jpg?crop=1804,1804,x524,y614&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757773188109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/47100"},{"teacherId":2637915,"projectId":9898212,"letterContent":"My students have thoroughly enjoyed all of the STEM learning supplies we've added to our classroom. The giant floor puzzles, mindfulness coloring books and National Geographic joke books are the absolute favorites. The marble run and pixel art challenges are perfect for indoor recess options that promote learning through play. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for the generous support by all the donors to bring STEM into our classroom! It is wonderful to watch their teamwork flourish and hear their collaborative conversations as they learn through play. Thank you for blessing our classroom and developing my students minds and hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1763254036798,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-2nd-learning-through-play/9898212/","projectTitle":"STEM in 2nd - Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aviles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2637915_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532980895835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannon-aviles"},{"teacherId":9229656,"projectId":9694446,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you so much for your contributions to our classroom. This cannot have been done without you. We appreciate all that you do for us. The smile of my kids face says it all. Nothing can replace that! Because of you, the students need are being met. I have no words to describe that. I'm so thankful and blessed for all that you've done to help me in my classroom! I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and how my students will grow because of the impact that you have made on me in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765805756496,"projectUrl":"project/resources-and-snacks/9694446/","projectTitle":"Resources and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9229656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735582611363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9229656"},{"teacherId":2922557,"projectId":9123209,"letterContent":"We are incredibly thankful for the amazing resources that we have been given. Your donations have helped our classroom tremendously! The students are using the whiteboards and headphones every day. \r\n It is wonderful to have whiteboards that have handwriting lines on them. It is really helping each, and every student pay more attention and focus on where their lines are and where the letters must touch. They are very durable and easy to use. \r\n The new headphones have really helped the students who weren't able to bring their own headphones from home. This has provided so much for students who don't have as much. \r\n We are very thankful for the support we receive from donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1746831104594,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-ear-resistable-because-wer/9123209/","projectTitle":"Learning is Ear-resistable, Because We're Never \"Board!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kate Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2922557_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742990885117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katethomas"},{"teacherId":2637915,"projectId":9284651,"letterContent":"These school supplies helped us to be stocked and set for the start of 2nd grade. The students and parents loved seeing the table baskets filled with everything they would need at Open House. Each student was provided a pencil bag stocked with pencils, erasers and a sharpener. The highlighters, glue sticks, scissors and whiteboard paddles are kept in a community table basket that each table must take care of. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to each donor for these necessary supplies used each and every day. 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