{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southern Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9751038,"letterContent":"When the items for our project arrived, my students were eager to find out what was inside the big box. I told them they'd have to wait—it was a surprise! At home, my own children helped me wash and carefully wrap each blanket. Having them be part of this process made it extra special for me, and it was a beautiful way to connect my family to my classroom.\r\n\r\nWe brought the wrapped blankets to school and placed them under our classroom Christmas tree. That morning, my students walked in wide-eyed, wondering what the wrapped gifts were. Later that afternoon, I told them the gifts were for them—and the room instantly lit up with excitement. Each child received a package, and together they opened them all at once.\r\n\r\nOne student shouted with joy, \"It's a blanket!\" while others chimed in, exclaiming how soft and cozy theirs were. One even said, \"It smells so good!\" The joy and appreciation in that moment were unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for making this possible. Your generosity brought not only warmth, but happiness and comfort to each of my students. They truly appreciate these gifts—and they appreciate YOU.","fullyFundedDate":1758800794060,"projectUrl":"project/warm-wishes/9751038/","projectTitle":"Warm Wishes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9889024,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students receive these STEM materials! They had become quite bored with the options we had. The tended to mess around more than build. These new materials have been a big hit! Now they are actually using the materials in the way they are intended to be used.\r\n\r\nIn the last few days, I have seen my students imagination and creativity more than ever because of these new materials. They are able to build dinosaurs, monsters, and Minecraft buildings. I have also seen flowers, houses, ferris wheels, and swing sets being made with the new magnetic sticks and balls.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students use their imaginations and have something to look forward to at the end of the day!","fullyFundedDate":1765120710943,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-stations/9889024/","projectTitle":"Imagination Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9751650,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students get the snacks they need to finish the day strong! \r\n\r\nMy students work hard all day long. It uses a lot of energy to make it through a long day. These snacks help my students get a little boost so they can reenergize and continue to focus on learning. \r\n\r\nA favorite snack of the class has been the pretzels and fruit snacks. I have used these 2 items as kind of a reward. When I see that the class is working extra hard, they will get one of these as their snack. They do love the other snacks as well!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making my students be able to focus during our long day!","fullyFundedDate":1758801117353,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-minds-and-bodies-fed/9751650/","projectTitle":"Keeping our Minds and Bodies Fed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9307722,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to make holidays even more exciting for my students!\r\nWith the griddle and accessories, I was able to throw a year end of the party that the students will not soon forget. We had pancakes with all the toppings while wearing our pajamas. \r\nMany of my students do not have the opportunity to eat a meal with their families. We were able to sit together eating pancakes and talk about the exciting things they looked forward to during the summer \r\nI plan to do the same with the Christmas party. I cannot wait to eat pancakes with the students while wearing our pajamas and listening to Christmas music. It will be the perfect way to prepare for the Christmas break.","fullyFundedDate":1746487136023,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-give-a-student-a-pancake/9307722/","projectTitle":"If You Give a Student a Pancake...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9279084,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom!\r\nMy students work so hard during our units in reading. They have learned about fairytales, folktales, the human body, and Early American Civilians. There is so much information packed into one unit. The culminating activity that we do at the end of the unit helps students to remember all they have learned as well as help make the learning relevant to them.\r\nSo far this year, we have learned about Japan as well as become doctors for the culminating activities.\r\nWe have not used to materials for this project yet, because the units haven't been taught yet. When we do the unit about the earth, we will use the clay to make replicas of the inside of the earth. We will also be making dioramas of animal habitats when we get to that unit. \r\nMy favorite unit is the space unit. We actually get to start that unit on Wednesday. I cannot wait to share all the amazing information about space with my students! \r\nThank you for helping to make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1746443500671,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life/9279084/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9278752,"letterContent":"Thank you for the supplies that helped us start the new year right! \r\nFirst grade is hard, and starting a new school year can be scary for a six year old. Having the Play-Doh to use as a learning break helps get little minds ready for the next task. They are also able to use their imaginations during that time. I have seen them make anywhere from their entire families to a gourmet meal with Play-Doh. \r\nThe bags have kept our workbooks and writing utensils available during math and reading time. I am able to pass out the bags at the beginning of each lesson and the students have all the materials they need. \r\nThe stickers have been used as an incentive for completing homework. It's amazing how they will work for a sticker. \r\nThank you for helping my students' transition into first grade easier with the materials they need to be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1746642851226,"projectUrl":"project/to-a-new-school-year-and-beyond/9278752/","projectTitle":"To a New School Year and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9308762,"letterContent":"My students love coming to school each day and are always eager to learn new things. Thanks to your generosity, we now have headphones that make learning more personalized, focused, and engaging.\r\nIn reading, students use a program called Imagine Learning, which supports them in practicing sounds, syllables, and orthographic patterns. The built-in microphones on the headphones have been especially powerful—students can record their voices, listen back, and build confidence as readers while also improving fluency and comprehension.\r\nDuring math, the headphones are used with IXL, a program that gives students targeted practice on specific skills. The headphones help them concentrate, block out distractions, and fully focus on the areas they need to strengthen.\r\nThese headphones have quickly become an essential tool in our classroom. They not only support academic growth but also make learning more interactive and fun. Because of your generosity, my students feel supported, capable, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746443500469,"projectUrl":"project/listen-and-speak/9308762/","projectTitle":"Listen and Speak","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9278980,"letterContent":"When our new resources arrived, my students were so excited! One of the first projects we did was making rekenrek bracelets with pipe cleaners and beads. The students loved stringing the beads and then immediately started using their bracelets to show different ways to make 10. It was such a hands-on moment where they could proudly hold up their work and share strategies with their classmates.\r\nWhen the personalized art bags were revealed, the class gasped with excitement. Each student couldn't wait to find their number and admire the custom design. Our art teacher commented on how much easier it has been to keep supplies organized, and students now feel a sense of ownership as they carry their special bags each week.\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be using the acrylic paint pens for holiday crafts, starting with Christmas ornaments that students will decorate and take home for their families. They are already brainstorming designs and can't wait to get creative. And at the end of the year, the popsicle holders will be a fun gift that helps us celebrate all of their hard work.\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are not only learning important academic skills but also experiencing joy, pride, and creativity in their daily routines. We are so grateful that you gave them this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1746530748097,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-for-a-new-year/9278980/","projectTitle":"Preparing for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9164715,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom transformed into a mini garden this spring! My students were beyond excited when they first saw the flower pots, paint, soil, and seeds laid out on our tables. Their faces lit up with joy, and the room buzzed with curiosity and creativity. One unforgettable moment was when a student shouted, \"It sprouted!\" and the entire class rushed over to see the tiny green shoot pushing through the soil. It was a beautiful reminder of how powerful hands-on learning can be. We tied this project into literacy by having students write heartfelt letters to someone special. This allowed me to combine academic growth with acts of kindness. Your gift didn't just bring science to life it also nurtured creativity, empathy, and pride in learning. Thank you for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1742930500687,"projectUrl":"project/planting-love-for-mothers-day/9164715/","projectTitle":"Planting Love for Mother's Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9057797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of art supplies! My students are incredibly creative and love engaging in artistic activities. The canvas, paints, and paint trays will provide them with the perfect opportunity to explore their creativity, refine their painting techniques, and develop their fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nWith these high-quality materials, my students can take great pride in creating unique and meaningful pieces of art for their families. Knowing that their work will be cherished makes the creative process even more special for them. Your support not only fosters their self-confidence and artistic growth but also gives them a lasting, tangible memory to share with their loved ones.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1737411242149,"projectUrl":"project/love-is-in-the-air/9057797/","projectTitle":"Love is in the Air","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":8967280,"letterContent":"I couldn't thank you enough for your generosity and kindness in supporting our classroom.\r\n\r\nThis past winter, I wanted to do something special for my students, and thanks to you, I was able to provide each of them with a warm blanket to take home. I took all the blankets home, and with the help of my kids, we wrapped each one and included a special note for every student. On the last day before break, I had the joy of handing out these gifts. Watching their faces light up as they read their notes and unwrapped their blankets was a truly heartwarming moment.\r\n\r\nMany of my students faced significant challenges, and ensuring they had warmth and comfort over the long winter break was a top priority. The thought of them being cold at home during our two-week school closure worried me, and I wanted to do everything I could to support them. A fleece blanket may have seemed like a small gift, but to a child in need, it was a symbol of care, security, and warmth.\r\n\r\nWhen my students returned from break, they couldn't wait to tell me how much they had loved their blankets. Many shared that they had used them every day—whether at home, while traveling in the car, or simply curling up with a good book. Your generosity provided them with comfort beyond the classroom, and that meant the world to me.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. You truly made an impact!","fullyFundedDate":1733151348686,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-and-warm/8967280/","projectTitle":"Cozy and Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":8891377,"letterContent":"When the students first laid eyes on the materials, their reactions were priceless! The new resources have been integral to enhancing our classroom activities. For instance, the plushies, playdough, and ring pops in the birthday bags have become a cherished tradition. Students eagerly anticipate their birthdays to receive these special treats, fostering a sense of excitement and community.\r\nThe markers have been particularly impactful, as now each student has easy access to the colors they need without any wait time, which has improved productivity and engagement during activities.\r\nThe holiday cups were a hit! Many students used them over the break to enjoy hot chocolate with their families. It's wonderful to know that they were able to create warm memories with their families. Students enjoyed the pencils and booklets you provided for our holiday gift. They have been using them to jot down their thoughts and stories during our winter break.\r\nYour donation has clearly made a meaningful impact on the students' holiday experiences, fostering creativity, learning, and connection both in and out of the classroom. 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