{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Liberty Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Thank you for helping me give my students more opportunities to discover new stories, grow as readers, and hopefully become lifelong book lovers!","fullyFundedDate":1787061398970,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books-library/10491590/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books Library","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":401443,"projectId":9527675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our third-grade classroom. Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase a new label printer and a supply of labels!\r\n\r\nThis might seem like a small item, but I am so excited for the impact it will have on our classroom. Your gift will help us get organized and create a more efficient and beautiful learning environment. We plan to use the labels for everything from organizing our classroom library bins and student supply cubbies to creating clear instructions for our learning centers and labeling student work folders.\r\n\r\nHaving a clear, organized, and welcoming space makes such a difference for young learners. It helps them feel secure, independent, and proud of their classroom. Your contribution is a direct investment in their daily experience and success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your wonderful support. We are all so grateful for your belief in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1757683085786,"projectUrl":"project/copy-paste-print-success/9527675/","projectTitle":"Copy, Paste, Print, Success!","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":9632496,"projectId":9486553,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our students now have a welcoming calming corner and engaging math center activities that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe calming corner has quickly become a favorite space for students to take a break, regulate their emotions, and return to learning with focus and confidence. It's wonderful to see them using the tools and strategies we've practiced to manage big feelings in a positive way.\r\n\r\nOur new math centers have also brought fresh excitement to small-group learning. Students are collaborating, problem-solving, and practicing key math skills with hands-on materials that make learning fun and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more supportive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us build a space where they can grow both academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1754500575274,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-minds-and-math-calming-corne/9486553/","projectTitle":"Supporting Minds and Math: Calming Corner and Math Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632496"},{"teacherId":6444234,"projectId":9609851,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. We appreciate your generosity. The items have already been put to great use! \r\n\r\nThe puzzle has been a hit. The students have wanted to work on it as early finishers or during choice time. They also have enjoyed the extra STEM manipulatives. I've noticed the whiteboard clipboards have made a huge difference. I've been able to save on space. The students love using them for whiteboard activities in math. They've also been used for choice time or for students to do around the room activities. \r\n\r\nI've seen my students engagement increase. TheirAgain thank you so much for the donations. It has truly been a game changer in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756065946140,"projectUrl":"project/stem-pencils-and-books-oh-my/9609851/","projectTitle":"STEM, Pencils, and Books, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludwig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6444234"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124496","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":839,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":19,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":71,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":82.4,"schoolId":124496,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Liberty Hills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Liberty Hills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/alpine-school-district/liberty-hills-elementary/124496"}