{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Liberty Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5601218,"projectId":10524432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous donation to our kindergarten classroom! The science viewers will allow students to explore and observe the fascinating life cycles of insects, encouraging curiosity and a love of science. The magnetic gears will provide hands-on opportunities for children to explore spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and how things work together. The snap dinosaurs and snap robots will help students develop fine motor precision while practicing cognitive classification skills. Each of these items will give our students exciting opportunities to learn through play and hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful for the squish and squeeze beads, which will help strengthen students' hands and fingers, improve grip endurance, and build the fine motor skills needed for handwriting and using classroom tools independently. These resources will make a meaningful difference in our daily center activities by supporting important developmental skills while keeping learning fun and interactive. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated, and we are so thankful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1787966326952,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-making-center-tim/10524432/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Making Center Time Count","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5601218"},{"teacherId":5601218,"projectId":10523590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom! The kindergarten students have enjoyed using the items during our classroom center time. The books have helped encourage listening and literacy skills, while the puzzles and word cards are helping students practice letter and number recognition and learn to read consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also helped our young learners strengthen their problem-solving, creativity, and critical-thinking skills through STEM building. These items have brought excitement and meaningful learning opportunities into our classroom, allowing students to learn through play, discovery, and collaboration. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our kindergarten students and supporting their growth and success. Your kindness is truly appreciated, and we are so grateful for your support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787966079225,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-kindergarten-cent/10523590/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Kindergarten Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5601218"},{"teacherId":8280826,"projectId":10469848,"letterContent":"You should have seen the excitement in our room when our packages arrived! My third graders were thrilled to set up their new learning tools, and the impact was immediate.\r\n\r\nPreparing for their first-ever state test can be overwhelming, but having noise-canceling headphones, privacy shields, and dry-erase pockets has turned anxiety into enthusiasm. They feel so official, supported, and ready to tackle any challenge on test day. Thank you for investing in their education and giving them the boost they needed to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1787061390486,"projectUrl":"project/less-distraction-more-action/10469848/","projectTitle":"Less Distraction, More Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Almberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsalmberg"},{"teacherId":8280826,"projectId":10469922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! An organized classroom is so much more than just neat shelves—it is the foundation for student focus, responsibility, and independence. Thanks to your support, our room has transformed into a calm, streamlined space where every single student feels a sense of pride and ownership.\r\n\r\nThe labeled cubbies and personal containers have made transitions quick and effortless, saving us precious instructional time every day. Plus, having dedicated hooks for backpacks and headphones keeps our learning space safe and clutter-free. You haven't just gifted us supplies; you've helped teach my third graders vital executive functioning skills that will serve them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our classroom community!\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1787061380468,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-spaces-focused-places-classroom-o/10469922/","projectTitle":"Tidy Spaces, Focused Places: Classroom Organization Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Almberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsalmberg"},{"teacherId":10595068,"projectId":10494285,"letterContent":"We just finished our first week of Once Upon a Reader. We learned about the author and illustrator Mo Willems. We used books that were donated by you to read and show case characters that were created by an author. We ended the week knowing the name Mo Willems and what an author and illustrator are. At the end of the week we made our own pigeon craft. \r\n\r\nThe best part was on library day when the librarian read \"Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct.\" She said it was by Mo Willems. Although, we didn't read this book they knew his name and they were excited to tell her they did know who that was and that he wrote Pigeon and Piggy and Elephant books.\r\n\r\nI'm super excited to do a week about our other Authors, Julia Donaldson, James Dean, Eric Carle, and more.","fullyFundedDate":1787061395923,"projectUrl":"project/once-upon-a-reader/10494285/","projectTitle":"Once Upon a Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Streeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10595068"},{"teacherId":10528074,"projectId":10329519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our Occupational Therapy program now has an Amazon Fire Tablet that will directly benefit our students as they work on their fine motor, sensory, and visual-spatial skills. Therapy sessions can sometimes feel challenging or repetitive for young learners, but having an engaging digital tool completely changes the dynamic. This tablet opens up a whole new world of interactive motor-planning games, tracing apps, and sensory regulation tools that make hard work feel like play.\r\nYour donation does far more than just put technology into our hands—it builds confidence and gives my students the targeted support they need to thrive every day. Watching their faces light up when they master a new skill on the tablet is incredible, and that progress is entirely thanks to your willingness to invest in their growth. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our students' potential!","fullyFundedDate":1781285521646,"projectUrl":"project/usbe-ai-for-k12-education/10329519/","projectTitle":"USBE AI for K–12 Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10528074"},{"teacherId":10601492,"projectId":10513692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library! My students have been diving into the new books with so much enthusiasm, and seeing their faces light up as they read together has been truly wonderful. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our class is now able to read together in small guided groups and book clubs. Having multiple copies of the same title is something our limited budget rarely allows, so being able to share stories, discuss characters, and build reading confidence as a team is a huge treat for them. Your donation did far more than just put books on our shelves—it brought my students together and sparked a genuine love for reading. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787182354130,"projectUrl":"project/love-of-reading/10513692/","projectTitle":"Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tribe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10601492"},{"teacherId":401443,"projectId":10518403,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my classroom felt like it was hosting a holiday celebration. The kids' eyes lit up the moment they saw the vibrant social-emotional books and the fun new pencils and erasers—they couldn't wait to start using them! However, the biggest hit was surprisingly the visual timers and privacy blockers. The moment we unpacked the blockers, a few students immediately asked, \"Can we build our private study nooks today?\" Seeing their genuine excitement to turn simple desk dividers into personal focus spaces set an eager, positive tone for our entire week.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put these tools to work during our independent literacy block and emotional regulation lessons. During a recent small-group reading time, a student who typically struggles with staying on task grabbed a visual timer, set it for fifteen minutes, and placed a privacy blocker around their desk. For the very first time, they stayed completely engaged for the entire duration, calmly watching the colored disc disappear while comfortably working through their reading. The social-emotional books have also quickly become our go-to read-alouds, giving students a shared vocabulary to identify when they are feeling overwhelmed and select a self-regulation strategy that works for them.\r\nBy giving my students control over their own learning environment, you haven't just supplied our classroom with physical tools—you've given them confidence, independence, and a sense of pride in how they learn. Thank you for making this incredible impact on our daily lives!","fullyFundedDate":1787182804489,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-self-regulation/10518403/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Self-Regulation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401443_orig.png?crop=1110,1110,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642633270231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joyedwards"},{"teacherId":401443,"projectId":10340056,"letterContent":"The transformation in our classroom over the last few weeks has been nothing short of amazing, and we have your generosity to thank. When we first unpacked our new supplies, the students were incredibly curious about the diffuser. The moment we turned it on with a soothing scent, a collective sigh of relief seemed to wash over the room. They were equally thrilled to see their names freshly cut from the new vinyl and placed securely on their personal cubbies. Having a beautifully labeled, dedicated space for their belongings gave them an immediate sense of ownership, belonging, and pride.\r\n\r\nWe are using these organizational and environmental tools every single day to create a structured, peaceful learning space. The storage containers have completely streamlined our morning routines and learning centers. During a recent reading rotation, instead of losing precious learning minutes searching for materials, a group of students happily grabbed their clearly labeled bins and laminated activity cards, and got straight to work. The lamination sheets have been a lifesaver, allowing us to create durable, reusable checklists and learning mats that the kids love using with dry-erase markers. Paired with the calming atmosphere from our new diffuser—which has become our favorite way to reset after a loud recess—our room feels grounded and ready for focus.\r\n\r\n By providing these essential items, you haven't just helped us organize a room—you've helped us create a welcoming, calm, and highly functional home away from home. Thank you for investing in our daily environment and making this school year so special!","fullyFundedDate":1786138096874,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-focused-minds-prep/10340056/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom, Focused Minds: Preparing for a Successful Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401443_orig.png?crop=1110,1110,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642633270231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joyedwards"},{"teacherId":401443,"projectId":10340078,"letterContent":"When the bright, colorful digital buzzers first arrived in our room, my third graders were buzzing with excitement before we even took them out of the box! Their eyes lit up as soon as they realized our classroom was turning into a real-life game show studio. Up until now, review time often meant raising hands or writing on individual whiteboards, but having physical, light-up buzzers instantly transformed the energy in our room. They couldn't wait to test out the sounds, and that initial spark of excitement has turned our review sessions into the most anticipated part of the week.\r\n\r\nWe primarily use the buzzers for \"Jeopardy\"-style review games across math, reading, and science. A memorable moment happened recently during our end-of-unit math review. Students were working in small teams, collaborating to solve a multi-step word problem. The sheer focus in the room was incredible—teammates were whispering double-checks on their work, pencil lead flying across scrap paper, waiting for that split second when they were confident enough to slam the buzzer. Seeing students who are usually shy or reluctant to participate jump right into the action and cheer for their teammates showed me just how powerful these hands-on resources are for boosting engagement and confidence.\r\n\r\n Thanks to your support, my students aren't just memorizing facts—they are actively engaging, collaborating, and finding real joy in learning every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1786023234774,"projectUrl":"project/fastest-finger-first-bringing-jeopardy/10340078/","projectTitle":"Fastest Finger First: Bringing Jeopardy to Life with Digital Buzzers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401443_orig.png?crop=1110,1110,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642633270231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joyedwards"},{"teacherId":10518293,"projectId":10513104,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me give my students some extra tools to help them feel more comfortable during tests and other assignments! The headphones will be especially helpful when students need to listen to directions or audio without getting distracted by what is happening around them. The test blockers will also give students their own space to focus on their work and not worry about looking at what someone else is doing. I love that these simple tools can help make testing feel a little less overwhelming for my students.\r\n\r\nI am also really excited about the dry-erase pockets! My students will be able to use them for practicing, showing their thinking, and working through problems without having to use a ton of paper. As a first-year teacher, I am trying to build a classroom where my students have the tools they need to be successful and feel confident in their learning. Thank you for helping me make that possible and for supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787182354828,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-help-for-big-tests/10513104/","projectTitle":"A Little Help for Big Tests","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10518293_orig.jpg?crop=2403,2403,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786733212080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscarson3"},{"teacherId":10518293,"projectId":10491590,"letterContent":"We have only been together for one day, but we have already started our first read-aloud! It has been so fun to see my students get excited about a story and have a book become something we can all enjoy together. These books will give my students the chance to participate in America's Battle of the Books, practice important reading skills like making predictions, making connections, thinking about characters, and using details from the story to explain their ideas. I am especially excited about Battle of the Books because it will encourage my students to read a variety of books and find stories that they truly enjoy.\r\n\r\nMy hope is that these books will help create a classroom where reading is something students look forward to every day. I want my students to recommend books to each other, talk about their favorite stories, and get excited when they find a book they love. As a first-year teacher, I am starting my classroom library from the ground up, so having these books available for my students means so much to me. 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