{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"High Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8563529,"projectId":9475894,"letterContent":"These books have already made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and in the way my students understand themselves and one another.\r\n\r\nThe new texts introduce valuable skills and lessons such as managing emotions, building empathy, understanding personal boundaries, and developing healthy communication. Many of the stories highlight perseverance, self-confidence, and problem-solving—topics that directly support the needs I see in my students every day.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active, community-centered experience. We read together during whole-group lessons, explore stories in small groups, and revisit key texts during morning meetings to guide discussions about real-life situations. Students frequently connect the characters' challenges to their own experiences, which has opened the door to more thoughtful conversations and stronger relationships.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, in particular, have been especially drawn to the new books. One student who often struggles to express emotions has gravitated toward the stories that model self-regulation, and he now references characters when talking about his own feelings. Another student who rarely volunteered during reading time has started asking to read certain titles aloud because she feels connected to the messages within them. 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Whether it's adaptive materials, sensory supports, or interactive learning tools, your donation helps create a classroom environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour kindness sends a powerful message to my students: that they matter, that their learning is worth investing in, and that there are people who believe in their potential. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1750256563764,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-inclusion-classroom-get-supplies/9120693/","projectTitle":"Help My Inclusion Classroom Get Supplies It Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9813238_orig.jpg?crop=2146,2146,x169,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760013981402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813238"},{"teacherId":8563529,"projectId":9024801,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of instructional materials to our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning experience. The resources you provided—whether books, supplies, or other materials—have helped create a more engaging and effective learning environment. It's incredible to see the excitement in my students' eyes as they explore new concepts with tools that enhance their understanding and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only supplies our classroom with much-needed materials but also sends a powerful message to my students: that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the future of every child who learns here.","fullyFundedDate":1737650019851,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-educators-empowering-learners/9024801/","projectTitle":"Equipping Educators, Empowering Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8563529"},{"teacherId":7953972,"projectId":8918697,"letterContent":"All 5th-grade students in all my classes have access to a Toot or a Dood (flute-like or clarinet-like) instrument simultaneously and are getting acquainted with the playing technique. After seeing the instruments on the rack, students were thrilled to get started with the unit when we received the additional eight instruments. Applying previous knowledge when following the recorder fingering, students can focus only on the different playing techniques and breath support. We are using iconic and standard notation since students are more relaxed with the first one and would automatically produce a more crisp tone. Students are learning to play well-known tunes such as Mary Had A Little Lamb or Rain, Rain Go Away, and melodies following the WindStar 1 Curriculum. Classes are preparing to dive into WindStar 2 set with added jSax and jHorn.\r\nStudents are actively helping each other and are inspired to learn more about the band. 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While some students have no trouble sharing everything, others do not, and it makes me proud when a student is able to quietly come sit down and explain that they need an item - and while no questions are asked sometimes you find out that your help has eased a burden for them that I'm happy to relieve them of. \r\nAdditionally, your donations to our classroom inspired the students to take up their own round of donations that were donated within our community. I thank you so much for your contributions and the positive impact it has had in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1729224850429,"projectUrl":"project/help-continue-to-support-my-students-wit/8807502/","projectTitle":"Help Continue to Support My Students With Personal Care Items!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Breeden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5873051"},{"teacherId":8563529,"projectId":8917765,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donation of headphones and computer mice, my students are able to engage more effectively in their learning. The headphones have allowed them to focus on individual tasks without distractions, particularly when they are working on online activities, watching educational videos, or participating in virtual lessons. 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