{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northern Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1663954,"projectId":10471343,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has provided my students with resources that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and accessible. When students receive new materials for our classroom, their excitement is a beautiful reminder of how much it means to know that someone believes in them and wants to see them succeed. For many of my students, having access to these opportunities is something they might not otherwise experience, and your kindness is helping us create a learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.\r\n\r\nThese resources have become an important part of our daily classroom experiences. They allow me to provide more opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration, and independent exploration while meeting the different needs of my students. One of the greatest joys of teaching is watching students gain confidence as they discover they are capable of doing things they once thought were too difficult. Whether they are working together to solve a challenge, practicing a new skill, or celebrating a small success, these moments remind me that learning is about so much more than academics. It is about building confidence, perseverance, and a willingness to keep trying.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through fifth grade, these materials will support our lessons and help students build the skills they need for the next chapter of their educational journey. Thank you for seeing the potential in my students and investing in their futures. Your generosity does more than provide classroom supplies. It reminds my students that there are people beyond our school walls who care about their education and believe in their dreams. We are truly grateful for the difference you have made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788378177369,"projectUrl":"project/stocked-for-success/10471343/","projectTitle":"Stocked for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houghton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1663954_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703729048624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1663954"},{"teacherId":1663954,"projectId":10381536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Graphic Novels, Great Conversations\" project! Your generosity has helped bring the joy of reading into our classroom in such a meaningful way. For many students, especially those who struggle with reading or have difficulty finding books that capture their interest, graphic novels have opened a door to a whole new world of storytelling. The colorful illustrations, relatable characters, and engaging storylines have made reading feel less intimidating and much more exciting. There is something truly special about seeing a child who once avoided picking up a book suddenly become eager to turn the next page.\r\n\r\nThese books are doing so much more than encouraging students to read. They are creating opportunities for meaningful conversations, deeper thinking, and connections with one another. Graphic novels allow students to practice important reading skills such as making inferences, understanding character emotions, identifying themes, and using visual clues to support comprehension. I especially love that these books make reading accessible to students with different abilities while still providing rich stories that challenge their thinking. Students who might hesitate to participate in traditional reading discussions have another way to connect with literature and share their ideas.\r\n\r\nOne of my greatest hopes as an educator is for every child to discover that reading can be something they genuinely enjoy, not just something they are required to do. Thanks to your kindness, we are building a classroom where books bring students together, spark curiosity, and inspire a love of reading that I hope will stay with them long after fifth grade. Thank you for believing in my students and helping us create more opportunities for every child to feel successful, included, and excited about learning. Your generosity means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1786993107749,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-great-conversations/10381536/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels, Great Conversations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houghton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1663954_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703729048624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1663954"},{"teacherId":1663954,"projectId":10228046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Sorted for Success\" project! Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving my students the tools they need to stay organized, prepared, and ready to learn. Our new binders, dividers, pencil pouches, and sheet protectors have helped us create a system where students can keep their notes, strategies, and important math resources together. What may seem like simple classroom supplies has truly made a difference in how my students approach their learning each day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been watching my students take greater ownership of their materials. Instead of wasting valuable learning time searching for missing papers or examples, they are learning to find what they need, refer back to previous lessons, and use their resources to work through challenging problems. For many of my students, having an organized space for their learning also gives them a sense of pride and accomplishment. They are beginning to recognize that the work they complete each day is part of their growth as mathematicians.\r\n\r\nAs we continue throughout the school year, these materials will help students build a collection of learning they can revisit, reflect on, and use as they tackle increasingly challenging math concepts. Thank you for believing in my students and recognizing that even the smallest resources can have a lasting impact. Your kindness has helped us create a classroom where students feel prepared, supported, and capable of success. We are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1786367018132,"projectUrl":"project/sorted-for-success/10228046/","projectTitle":"Sorted for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houghton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1663954_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703729048624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1663954"},{"teacherId":1663954,"projectId":10350890,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students grow as readers and as people. These new books have given us meaningful opportunities to talk about important life skills such as empathy, kindness, confidence, problem-solving, friendship, and managing emotions. Students are learning that books can do more than tell a story. They can help us understand ourselves, connect with others, and make better choices in and out of the classroom.\r\nMy students have really enjoyed having books that feel relatable and meaningful to them. Some students choose these books during quiet moments, while others connect with them during class discussions about character choices, feelings, and relationships. Because of your support, my students now have more opportunities to build both reading skills and social-emotional skills in a safe and encouraging way. These books have helped create a classroom where students feel seen, supported, and reminded that their feelings and their growth matter.","fullyFundedDate":1784049779907,"projectUrl":"project/building-empathy-one-book-at-a-time/10350890/","projectTitle":"Building Empathy One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houghton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1663954_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703729048624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1663954"},{"teacherId":1663954,"projectId":10321764,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have helped make our math classroom a more inviting place to learn. The new books have given my students a chance to experience math in a different way. They are seeing math in stories, in everyday life, and through the experiences of others. These books have helped spark conversations about math and have shown students that being a mathematician is about much more than simply getting the right answer.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating whether standing or sitting has also made a wonderful difference in our classroom. Students now have more choices in where they work, whether they are reading, collaborating with classmates, or solving problems independently. The book bins have given our new math library a special place in the classroom and make it easy for students to find and enjoy the books.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped me continue building a classroom where students feel comfortable taking risks and growing as mathematicians. Thank you for giving my students resources that encourage curiosity, confidence, and a more positive connection with math. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1781576593433,"projectUrl":"project/math-stories-and-flexible-spaces/10321764/","projectTitle":"Math Stories and Flexible Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houghton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1663954_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703729048624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1663954"},{"teacherId":1663954,"projectId":10075195,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to build important financial literacy skills through meaningful, real world learning experiences. The resources from this project helped them practice making budgets, setting financial goals, comparing choices, and understanding the difference between needs and wants. Concepts that once seemed unfamiliar became engaging and relevant as students connected math to decisions they may face in their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nThis project also helped my students become more confident, responsible, and thoughtful decision makers. They learned that managing money is not only about numbers. It is about planning, problem solving, and preparing for the future. Your support gave them valuable skills they can carry beyond our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful that you invested in their learning and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1771957511790,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-lead-with-money-skills/10075195/","projectTitle":"Learning to Lead With Money Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houghton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1663954_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703729048624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1663954"},{"teacherId":1663954,"projectId":10180638,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my math classroom by giving my students hands on materials that helped them see, touch, and understand math in a more concrete way. Instead of only solving problems with paper and pencil, students were able to build models, explore patterns, represent numbers, and make connections between math concepts. These materials helped students who may struggle with abstract thinking feel more confident because they could physically work through the math before moving to equations and written explanations.\r\n\r\nWe were also able to use these materials during Saturday School, which gave students extra opportunities to practice important skills in a fun and engaging way. The hands on tools encouraged collaboration, problem solving, and math conversations between students. Because of this project, my students had more chances to understand math conceptually, build confidence, and see themselves as capable mathematicians. Thank you for helping make math more meaningful and accessible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1776099818496,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-action/10180638/","projectTitle":"Math in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houghton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1663954_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703729048624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1663954"},{"teacherId":1153154,"projectId":9452550,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the fantastic impact your donation for Rital Malone's Chants and Songs for my reading classroom has had on my 5th-grade students!\r\n\r\nYour support has brought energy and deep learning into our room, creating a truly engaged environment.\r\n\r\nThe songs have transformed complex literary concepts into memorable, rhythmic hooks. Students now sing the \"Cause and Effect\" chant or the \"Inference Jingle\" to quickly recall and apply strategies. This musical reinforcement is successfully moving concepts into their long-term memory.\r\n\r\nThe chants are powerful attention grabbers and transitions. Students are excited to participate and are fully engaged when we start our day with music. It helps students who often struggle with focus stay present and active during challenging lessons.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in an incredibly effective way for my students to learn to read and comprehend. You haven't just provided a resource; you've given my 5th graders a fun, confident path to literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1752613342858,"projectUrl":"project/rockin-reading-and-writing-with-rita-ma/9452550/","projectTitle":"Rockin’ Reading and Writing with Rita Malone’s Chants!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1153154_orig.jpg?crop=1026,1027,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736198175915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1153154"},{"teacherId":1663954,"projectId":9479759,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a true reading community. The new carpet you funded has quickly become the heart of our room. It is our shared space for read-alouds, small-group discussions, partner reading, and morning meetings. One of my favorite moments happened the very first day we rolled it out. My students walked in, gasped, and immediately sat down running their hands across it, saying, \"It feels like a real reading corner now!\" That moment reminded me how much the environment matters in helping students feel safe, comfortable, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nSince then, this carpet has completely changed the way we gather and connect. We use it every day to launch our lessons, build background knowledge together, and model comprehension strategies. It has become the spot where students stretch out with a book during independent reading, work elbow-to-elbow in small groups, and collaborate on projects. The comfort and structure of a designated meeting space has made discussions more focused, transitions smoother, and students more eager to participate.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include diving deeper into book clubs and collaborative comprehension routines, and the carpet has made these activities easier and more engaging. Students now have a space that feels inviting and purposeful. It is somewhere they want to sit, learn, and talk about stories. Your gift didn't just add a new reading space; it added a sense of pride, community, and joy to our classroom. Thank you for helping us read in comfort and style!","fullyFundedDate":1755706089520,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-read-in-comfort-and-style/9479759/","projectTitle":"Help Us Read in Comfort and Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houghton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1663954_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703729048624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1663954"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12450","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":454,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":12450,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northern Hills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northern Hills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/north-east-independent-school-district/northern-hills-elementary-school/12450"}