{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harmony School of Excellence Katy Middle High School","outOfStateSupporters":0.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6647231,"projectId":10214032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my 8th-grade U.S. History scholars stepped into an inviting, vibrant learning space that immediately felt like a second home.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked into the classroom at the start of the school year, their faces completely lit up! Between the ambient glow of the LED lights, the bright rainbow and neon borders framing our bulletin boards, and the inspiring historical document and Bill of Rights posters, they were thrilled. Several scholars immediately commented on how welcoming and organized the room felt. Having pre-sharpened pencils, highlighters, scissors, and scented markers ready at their fingertips made them feel truly valued and prepared to learn from day one.\r\n\r\nWe have already put our new resources to work in meaningful ways! Right now, our scholars are diving into early American colonization and the Three G's of exploration. Students used the heavyweight drawing paper, Crayola markers, and Expo markers to design visual concept maps and analyze the geographic and economic differences among the colonial regions. The colorful storage cases have also been a game-changer for organizing our hands-on review card sorts and historical vocabulary activities, keeping our learning materials accessible and ready to go for every class period.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next big step is bringing early American history to life as we explore the road to the American Revolution and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Students will be creating their own illustrated colonial pamphlets, designing historical timelines, and analyzing our foundational rights using the laminated graphic organizers and art materials you provided.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has eliminated the stress of missing supplies and replaced it with excitement, creativity, and deep engagement. Thank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential—you have made a lasting impact on our classroom community!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Hassan","fullyFundedDate":1783343015047,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-history-making-the-past-physic/10214032/","projectTitle":"Hands-On History: Making the Past Physical","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hassan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647231_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751161836331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshassanrocks"},{"teacherId":6647231,"projectId":10130536,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is now buzzing with the sounds of creation. We are currently in the middle of our \"History Makers & Game Changers\" project, a four-week deep dive where students transform into historians and curators.\r\n\r\nWe are using the scissors, glue, and markers to move away from screens and back to tactile learning. One student is currently using the crayons and pencils to hand-illustrate a 12-page children's book about the Night Witches of WWII, while a pair of students nearby is meticulously cutting cardstock with their new scissors to create a 3D diorama of the Emu War. Seeing them negotiate how to build a \"pop-up\" timeline with just paper and glue has sparked more problem-solving and collaboration than any digital assignment ever could.\r\n\r\nThe \"Grand Opening\" Moment\r\nWhen the boxes of materials first arrived, the reaction was pure excitement. Middle schoolers often feel like they've \"outgrown\" art supplies, but the moment I opened the packs of vibrant markers and fresh crayons, the room transformed. One student whispered, \"Wait, we actually get to build something real?\" There is a unique sense of pride that comes with a brand-new, sharp pencil and a full stick of glue. They felt seen and supported, knowing that people like you invested in their creativity.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next?\r\nWe are now entering the final \"Design and Build\" phase of our project. Over the next two weeks, these supplies will be the workhorses of our classroom. Students will be \"aging\" paper with tea and using the markers for calligraphy on historical letters, or using the glue and scissors to construct \"History-in-a-Box\" museum displays.\r\n\r\nThe final step will be our Classroom Museum Walk, where students will present their physical masterpieces to their peers. Your donation didn't just buy supplies; it bought the tools my students needed to take ownership of their learning and turn abstract history into something they can hold in their hands.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom a place of creation!","fullyFundedDate":1774966642215,"projectUrl":"project/the-history-architects-toolkit-essenti/10130536/","projectTitle":"The History Architect’s Toolkit: Essential Supplies for Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hassan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647231_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751161836331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshassanrocks"},{"teacherId":6647231,"projectId":9762939,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of a class set of headphones for our 8th-grade Social Studies lab. While many of us use headphones daily for music or entertainment, in our classroom, they have become an essential tool for equity and deep academic focus. The transformation in our daily environment has been remarkable; what was once a room of varying distractions is now a focused \"history lab\" where every student can engage with the curriculum at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe technology is helping my students learn in three vital ways. First, for our English Language Learners (ELLs), these headphones are a lifeline to the language. They allow students to listen to the correct pronunciation of complex historical texts while they read along, bridging the gap between listening and literacy. Second, for students who receive special education accommodations, the \"text-to-speech\" feature is a game-changer. It removes the emotional and academic barrier of a difficult reading passage, allowing them to demonstrate their mastery of history without being held back by reading struggles. Finally, for many of my students, the ability to listen to ambient music while working has significantly increased their \"time on task,\" helping them find a flow state during independent writing and mapping projects.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting thing for my students is the sense of autonomy and professional atmosphere the headphones provide. They feel like true \"historical architects\" when they can put on their gear and dive into an era without outside noise. I have noticed that a few of my students who typically struggle with anxiety or sensory overload have especially warmed to this new technology. For them, the headphones provide a \"safe space\" within the classroom, allowing them to regulate their environment so they can focus on their learning goals rather than the noise around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the tools that allow my scholars to hear the stories of the past with clarity and confidence. 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