{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Herod Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5872186,"projectId":9740761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Because of your generosity, my students now have amazing materials that make learning hands-on, creative, and fun. The colorful floor cushions and comfy seat give students a flexible and cozy space to collaborate, read, and focus. The art supplies, heat press tools, and vinyl materials allow students to explore their creativity and complete meaningful projects.\r\n\r\nThe mini photo albums, tote bags, fidget toys, and plush prizes help students celebrate each other, practice kindness, and enjoy special moments together. Classroom decorations and management tools help create a bright, welcoming environment that supports learning every day.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly transformed our classroom into a space where curiosity, creativity, and compassion thrive. Thank you for helping my students grow, explore, and enjoy learning in so many new ways!","fullyFundedDate":1758823586293,"projectUrl":"project/field-trip-and-craft-project/9740761/","projectTitle":"Field Trip and Craft Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lutfak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5872186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629529693331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lutfak"},{"teacherId":5872186,"projectId":9781123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Compassion and Kindness project! Your generosity made it possible for my students to learn and practice empathy, gratitude, and helping others in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped provide will let us create thoughtful activities, kindness crafts, and class projects that encourage teamwork and caring for our community. Every item will help students see that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are not just learning academics—they're growing into compassionate, responsible individuals who care about the world around them. Thank you for inspiring kindness in our classroom and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1760379115413,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-compassion/9781123/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lutfak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5872186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629529693331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lutfak"},{"teacherId":5872186,"projectId":9482854,"letterContent":"I am filled with gratitude and excitement as I thank you for your generous support in funding our classroom project! Because of you, my students now have access to an amazing collection of tools, materials, and flexible seating options that will make learning more engaging, creative, and comfortable.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom will be transformed into a vibrant, hands-on learning space. The colorful floor cushions and comfy seat will provide flexible seating for students to collaborate, read, and learn in ways that meet their individual needs. The Play-Doh, fidget toys, and plush prizes will bring joy and motivation to our lessons while supporting sensory play and emotional regulation. The mini photo albums, tote bags, vinyl supplies, and heat press tools will allow students to dive into creative art and design projects that help them express their ideas in new ways. And the bulletin board decorations, birthday sets, and classroom management tools will help us build a bright, welcoming environment that celebrates each child every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provided materials—it gave my students new opportunities to explore, create, and learn with enthusiasm. Seeing their excitement as they discover these new items reminds me how much of an impact caring supporters like you make. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us make learning meaningful, fun, and full of possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1755704860837,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-essentials/9482854/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lutfak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5872186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629529693331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lutfak"},{"teacherId":10187070,"projectId":9646318,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has become a more organized, welcoming, and student-centered space. The bean bag in our calm corner has quickly become a favorite spot for students who need a quiet moment to reset before returning to learning. The desk caddies have helped each group stay organized, making transitions between activities much smoother. My students love the new stamps — they light up when they see \"Great Job!\" or \"Keep Going!\" on their work. The paper organizers have also made a huge difference for me, allowing me to keep copies for different subjects neat and accessible.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. The calm corner, in particular, has become an important part of our classroom culture — a safe space that supports emotional regulation and helps everyone refocus.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a meaningful impact on both our learning environment and our daily routines. Your generosity has made a lasting difference for my students and me!","fullyFundedDate":1758884887219,"projectUrl":"project/spaces-that-support-learning/9646318/","projectTitle":"Spaces That Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187070_orig.jpg?crop=1941,1941,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755724932769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187070"},{"teacherId":4897936,"projectId":9571067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations all of you made to my Cordless Vacuum for Clean Learning Spaces. When we received the package, my students were thrilled. They wanted to use it right away, but I had to explain that it needed to be charged. The next day, it didn't take long for my students to ask if they could use it to clean pencil shavings and snack crumbs. My students love taking turns using the vacuum to clean the room. I feel it gives them self-pride to see how their efforts are improving the learning environment. \r\n\r\nIt is only through the generosity of kind donors that teachers in low-income schools can make things like this come true.","fullyFundedDate":1755698446483,"projectUrl":"project/cordless-vacuum-for-clean-learning-space/9571067/","projectTitle":"Cordless Vacuum for Clean Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4897936_orig.jpg?crop=770,770,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619099087911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-schwartz"},{"teacherId":4897936,"projectId":9570945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping with my class project, Project Printer Ink. My students are required to write Extended Constructed Responses and Short Constructed Responses to their reading regularly. After they write, I like to print their writing so that they can edit it on paper. By giving my student this opportunity, it truly helps them improve their revision and editing skills, which are tested on our state test. \r\n\r\nI could not do this without the donations that were made because ink is very expensive, so thank you so much for your generous donations. It means the world to my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1755986803525,"projectUrl":"project/project-printer-ink/9570945/","projectTitle":"Project Printer Ink","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4897936_orig.jpg?crop=770,770,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619099087911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-schwartz"},{"teacherId":4897936,"projectId":9417825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the air filter replacements for my HEPA air purifiers. It is so obvious to the children and me when the air systems are on. First, it makes the room a little cooler, but more importantly, it removes the musky smell from the room. I let the students watch me change the filters, and they were fascinated. I also informed them that I had enough filters to last through the entire school year, which excited them as well. \r\n\r\nPersonally, I want my donors to know how much it means to me when people I don't even know help make my little school room a better place. It makes me feel hopeful for our future; it makes my heart warm, knowing there are so many amazing people in our world that truly care about public schools and the challenges we face in underprivileged schools. So thank you! Thank you a million times.","fullyFundedDate":1751555324876,"projectUrl":"project/how-about-a-breath-of-fresh-air/9417825/","projectTitle":"How About A Breath Of Fresh Air?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4897936_orig.jpg?crop=770,770,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619099087911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-schwartz"},{"teacherId":34634,"projectId":9241797,"letterContent":"My students and I are extremely grateful that you chose to fund our reading resources! Having dyslexia not only makes fluent reading a great challenge, but my students also struggle to simply stay focused because decoding can be extremely hard. The lively and colorful pictures included in our new Lakeshore reading kits immediately capture the attention of my students and keep them engaged. I appreciate how the Phonics Skill-Building Books offer a structured, skill-based approach to teaching and practicing key phonics skills - like sound-symbol association and letter recognition. My students pay more attention because they are delighted by the cartoon-like illustrations and enjoy making connections with the whimsical characters in each story. Instead of feeling anxious about reading, my students are free to focus on comprehension and the joys of plunging into a good story.\r\n\r\nWhen my students opened the Lakeshore books -Moods and Emotions they immediately began to describe how they could or could not relate to the young faces pictured on each page. As one of my students opened the book - I Feel Angry, her classmates all laughed as she proclaimed- \"But I'm not angry!\"\r\n\r\nI am delighted that these Lakeshore reading kits will support my students' efforts to improve their vocabulary, strengthen phonics skills, and memorize high frequency words. Moreover, I am thrilled that our new Lakeshore readers help create a positive and low-stress reading environment that encourages my students to laugh, learn, and persevere.\r\n\r\nWe all sincerely appreciate your awesome support! Your donation has resulted in fun and meaningful learning experiences for my students that will support their efforts to reach their reading goals.","fullyFundedDate":1746786980456,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-were-hooked-on-books/9241797/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! We're Hooked on Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp34634_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507043457425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tan-harrell"},{"teacherId":10187070,"projectId":9620055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Because of your generosity, we now have the essential supplies we need to keep our learning space clean, safe, and organized. Items like Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer help us maintain a healthy environment, while markers and other tools ensure students are prepared and excited to learn each day. These supplies may seem small, but they make a huge difference in helping our classroom run smoothly.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your kindness. Having these supplies means less time worrying about germs or running out of basics, and more time focusing on hands-on learning, creativity, and collaboration. You've helped create a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to shine. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1755694198947,"projectUrl":"project/clean-safe-and-ready-to-learn/9620055/","projectTitle":"Clean, Safe, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187070_orig.jpg?crop=1941,1941,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755724932769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187070"},{"teacherId":5508834,"projectId":9467650,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now filled with tools that bring comfort, focus, and joy to our students every day.\r\n\r\nThe weighted animals and blanket help calm anxious moments, fidgets and chewelry give safe outlets for energy, and specialty scissors ensure every student can create and participate. Our MP3 player fills the room with music and stories, while magnetic labels keep routines clear and easy to follow. Even small treats like Smarties help motivate big achievements.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are learning, smiling, and thriving in a space that's truly built for them. We are so grateful! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1753322760098,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-calm-confidence-tools-for-my/9467650/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Calm & Confidence: Tools for My Amazing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeMunbrun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5508834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686087639592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5508834"},{"teacherId":9692967,"projectId":9201801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your very generous donation is GREATLY appreciated! The treasure box items will be a great asset to our treasure box. I'm so excited for the students to be able to have options to choose from. They look forward to choosing items from the treasure box. I can't possibly express how grateful I am for your donation.\r\nMy children are eagerly awaiting treasure box day! \r\n\r\nAgain, I would like to thank you so much for funding my request. \r\n\r\nThank you all for your kindness, it is greatly appreciated.\r\n\r\nSincerely, Ms. C and her dyslexia students\"","fullyFundedDate":1746699707290,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-rewards/9201801/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Compton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692967_orig.jpg?crop=1353,1353,x24,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724263536699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692967"},{"teacherId":4897936,"projectId":9378998,"letterContent":"My class was over the moon to receive their Tia Lola books today. We jumped right back into Tia Lola's adventures, and began reading \"How Tia Lola Saved the Summer.\" My plan was to get them hooked on a new adventure, so they would continue reading when school ends for summer break tomorrow. It worked like a charm, as you can see in the pictures. \r\n\r\nSome of the \"How Tia Lola Ends Up Starting Over\" has been delay for delivery, but rest assured, they will get them on their first day back. 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