{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harmony School Fine Arts & Technical","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":978505,"projectId":9395010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Adding the Paint Stix and visual art games to my K-5 classroom has truly enhanced our learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the Paint Stix, they were thrilled and immediately eager to explore the colors and textures. A special moment was during our recent \"The Dot\" Day lesson, where students used the Paint Stix to create their own vibrant dots and designs. It was inspiring to see their creativity and confidence blossom as they expressed themselves in this fun, mess-free way.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to build on this excitement by integrating the Paint Stix and art games into lessons that encourage collaboration and critical thinking through creative challenges. These steps will help continue nurturing their artistic skills and emotional growth in a joyful, inclusive environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us bring out the best in each unique learner. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1749233922117,"projectUrl":"project/creative-sparks-empowering-k-5-learners/9395010/","projectTitle":"Creative Sparks: Empowering K-5 Learners Through Artful Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prejean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp978505_orig.jpg?crop=1976,1976,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760648444617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-prejean"},{"teacherId":978505,"projectId":8784722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our afterschool art club with your generous donation! Your contribution allowed us to provide snacks for our students, who often come hungry after a long day at school. Having these snacks during our art car project made a huge difference in keeping them energized and focused as they worked on designing and decorating their cars. Just recently, during one of these sessions, students took a snack break that recharged their energy and helped sustain their enthusiasm and creativity throughout the project.\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, their faces brightened with relief and excitement. Many expressed how much they appreciated having something to satisfy their hunger, which made them feel cared for and more comfortable in the club environment. This simple gesture helped create a welcoming and supportive space where students could fully engage in their art car project.\r\nLooking ahead, your support is helping us continue with this collaborative art car project, where students will refine their designs and prepare to showcase their creations. With their energy sustained by your kindness, they are ready to dive into the next steps with even more focus and passion. Thank you for being an essential part of their afterschool experience and for making such a positive impact!","fullyFundedDate":1726683693220,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-reward-incentives/8784722/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Reward Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prejean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp978505_orig.jpg?crop=1976,1976,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760648444617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-prejean"},{"teacherId":978505,"projectId":8755716,"letterContent":"We've been putting the new binding machine to fantastic use in our art classes and afterschool club! Recently, we embarked on an exciting project where students in 5th and 6th grade, as well as our afterschool club members, created their very own sketchbooks. It's been incredible to see how this new tool has enhanced our learning environment and opened up new possibilities for artistic expression. The students have been able to transform loose papers into professionally bound sketchbooks, giving their artwork a special home and encouraging them to draw and create more frequently.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the binding machine, their eyes lit up with excitement. There were audible gasps and exclamations of \"Cool!\" as they eagerly gathered around to examine it. One student exclaimed, \"We can make real books now?\" Their enthusiasm was palpable, and it was heartwarming to see how this new resource immediately sparked their creativity and motivation to learn. The students were thrilled at the prospect of creating something tangible and personal that they could keep and use throughout the year.\r\n\r\nBuilding on the success of our sketchbook project, we're excited about our next steps. We're planning to use the binding machine to create collaborative class books where each student contributes a page of artwork or writing. Additionally, we're exploring the idea of making small handmade journals as gifts for the upcoming holiday season. The binding machine has not only enhanced our current art curriculum but has also inspired us to explore new projects that combine visual arts with bookmaking. We're even considering a cross-curricular project with the language arts department to create illustrated short story collections!","fullyFundedDate":1726155936411,"projectUrl":"project/artful-memories-preserving-creativity-t/8755716/","projectTitle":"Artful Memories: Preserving Creativity Through Keepsake Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prejean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp978505_orig.jpg?crop=1976,1976,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760648444617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-prejean"},{"teacherId":4779559,"projectId":8873460,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible support of our Kind Space project. Your generosity has made a profound difference in our classroom, providing much-needed resources that are already enriching our learning experiences. The sensory room, equipped with bean bag chairs, tactile tiles, stepping stones, weighted blankets, and other calming materials, will soon become a haven for our students.\r\n\r\nWhen our students return for the new semester we will be exploring the concept of mindfulness within our Kind Space. Students will be learning simple breathing exercises and practicing relaxation techniques while utilizing the calming materials. We are also incorporating other elements social emotional learning and self-calming which will foster a sense of physical and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have not only provided valuable resources but have also instilled a sense of community and gratitude within our campus. 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