{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Herriman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8282886,"projectId":9602332,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire class and myself, please accept our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. The arrival of the marble runs, modeling clay, stacking blocks, the instructional material gift card, and the unique light-up terrarium has sparked an immediate and palpable wave of excitement and engagement among our students. Your thoughtful selection of resources has not only enriched our learning environment but has also provided tangible, hands-on opportunities that directly support key educational standards across multiple subjects.\r\n\r\nThe core of your gift is the encouragement of curiosity and critical thinking, starting with the marble runs and stacking blocks. These materials have transformed free play into sophisticated lessons in engineering and physics. When students work together to design and construct a stable, functional path for the marble, they are actively applying concepts like gravity, momentum, structural integrity, and spatial reasoning. We observe them collaborating, testing hypotheses, troubleshooting failures, and iterating on their designs—essential skills for any future scientist or innovator. The stacking blocks similarly promote fine motor control, balance, and early geometric understanding as they build increasingly complex and stable structures. These activities are invaluable for developing the concentration and problem-solving muscle needed for success in more traditional academic work.\r\n\r\nThe modeling clay and the light-up terrarium provide a wonderful counterpoint, engaging their creative and observational sides. The clay is a phenomenal tool for developing dexterity and expressing abstract concepts visually. Students use it not just for artistic expression but also to model historical artifacts, cellular structures, or character settings from literature. Meanwhile, the light-up terrarium has brought a miniature, living ecosystem directly into our room. It serves as an ongoing, real-world science project where students monitor the conditions, observe the water cycle, and track the growth of plants. This has fostered a sense of responsibility and taught valuable lessons in life science, observation, and the delicate balance required for a functioning ecosystem. The gentle light also adds a calming, focused element to our classroom reading nook.\r\n\r\nFinally, the instructional material gift card empowers me, as their educator, to fill specific gaps in our curriculum with high-quality, targeted resources that I know will be most impactful. This flexibility is a tremendous asset, allowing us to customize and adapt lessons to meet the unique needs and learning styles of every child in the class.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is far more than just materials; it is an investment in the hands-on, joyful discovery that is fundamental to early education. These resources allow us to move beyond passive learning and dive into experiential, active learning where every student feels empowered to experiment, create, and lead. Thank you again for believing in our students and for making such a significant, positive impact on their daily learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755740905762,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-creatively-building/9602332/","projectTitle":"Learning through Creatively Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8282886_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643671732364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8282886"},{"teacherId":8303596,"projectId":9630376,"letterContent":"I wish to thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. The materials provided immediately benefited the students in many ways. \r\n\r\nOur classroom has had problems with the heating for some time, creating an environment that at times put temperatures at 80 degrees. The students seemed to melt each afternoon, struggling through the heat to learn math and language arts. The day we received the fan you provided for us, the kids plugged it in and enjoyed the cooler temperatures. We use the fan regularly, especially when we have all four 4th grade classes in our room for music every week! What a blessing that fan has been.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the colorful clipboards have been exciting and fun. The colors have helped to group students quickly and without argument. Their use has allowed students to move around the room and has facilitated group work beautifully. Thank you so much for your help in improving our learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1757527849825,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-and-comfort-for-4th-g/9630376/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning and Comfort for 4th Grade Dual Language Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8303596_orig.png?crop=295,295,x0,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643483725147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8303596"},{"teacherId":6220721,"projectId":9581779,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generosity! For my dual language students, those individual earbuds are huge. They get to block out the noise and fully focus on interactive language lessons and clear audio for both languages. It's essential for becoming truly bilingual. Plus, the iPad helps me quickly check how they're doing in reading so I can give them the exact help they need, right away. This project has made sure every child gets the personalized support that really helps them thrive, no matter what resources they have at home.\r\n\r\nHonestly, the most exciting thing for them is the independence! They love being able to plug in, control their own pace, and access the cool, relevant lessons we get from Teachers Pay Teachers. It just makes learning feel fresh and fun. I've especially noticed that our quieter students, or those who get easily distracted, have really warmed up to it. The earbuds give them a private, focused space where they feel safe and confident to really dive into the language work. It's been a huge boost to their determination to master both languages!\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU SO MUCH!","fullyFundedDate":1755725936411,"projectUrl":"project/sound-support-and-success-tools-for-e/9581779/","projectTitle":"Sound, Support, and Success: Tools for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6220721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629931802897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misslivingston20"},{"teacherId":3686309,"projectId":9500919,"letterContent":"I really appreciate the generous donations of books for my classroom that support our new language arts program. Since this program is new we have very dew resources to establish background knowledge and real life applications, so these books have given our students the opportunity to expand their knowledge about the subjects we are learning about. Space and the ocean are very big concepts that can be overwhelming for 3rd grade students, but these books have made these subjects entertaining and easy to connect with. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us out with your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755697078052,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9500919/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3686309"},{"teacherId":8307046,"projectId":9498017,"letterContent":"Using an iPad in my 5th grade classroom has fundamentally transformed both my teaching practices and the learning experience for my students. For me as an educator, the device serves as an unparalleled organizational and instructional tool. I can instantly project dynamic content, utilize educational apps that provide immediate feedback on student comprehension, and manage differentiated instruction with greater ease by assigning specific tasks or resources to individual students or small groups. The iPad streamlines administrative tasks like grading and record-keeping, allowing me to spend less time on paperwork and more time facilitating meaningful interactions with my students. Furthermore, the ability to record lessons, curate digital resources, and quickly access up-to-date information means my lessons are more current, engaging, and responsive to student needs, ultimately enhancing the quality and depth of instruction I can deliver.\r\n\r\nFrom the students' perspective, the iPad has created a more active, personalized, and engaging learning environment. It acts as a powerful creation tool, empowering 5th graders to move beyond simply consuming information to actively producing projects like digital presentations, interactive reports, explanatory videos, and animated stories. This shift fosters higher-order thinking skills, creativity, and digital literacy crucial for the 21st century. The immediate, interactive nature of educational apps and personalized learning platforms also allows students to work at their own pace, reinforcing concepts they find challenging and accelerating those who are ready for advanced material. The device provides a non-judgmental space for practice and exploration, increasing student motivation and giving them a greater sense of ownership over their educational journey, which in turn leads to deeper understanding and improved learning outcomes.","fullyFundedDate":1755700220548,"projectUrl":"project/better-engagement-with-technology/9498017/","projectTitle":"Better Engagement with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hatch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8307046_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755724589159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8307046"},{"teacherId":9652925,"projectId":8643643,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been buzzing with excitement since the arrival of the new resources, and they've quickly become integral to our daily activities. The students have been using the scissors almost every day, whether they're cutting out shapes for math projects or trimming paper for science experiments. One resource that has truly transformed our class transitions are the magazine holders. Each student has their own, which keeps their school materials organized and accessible, making our transitions between classes seamless and efficient. The multiplication and division wrap-up keys have also been a huge hit, acting as a fun and engaging way for students to consolidate their learning at the end of each lesson.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless. They were ecstatic, especially when they discovered the crayon sharpener. The concept of being able to prolong the life of their crayons was met with cheers and excitement. The immediate positive response to these resources has encouraged a deeper engagement with our projects and lessons. As we continue our current classroom project, the next steps involve using these materials to enhance our ongoing exploration in math. As we dive deep into the world of fractions, students will be using scissors to cut apart and compare fractions, making abstract concepts more tangible. Your contribution has not only provided us with necessary tools but has also sparked a renewed enthusiasm for learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731524630865,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-bilingual-be-leaf-in-yourself/8643643/","projectTitle":"Becoming Bilingual: Be Leaf in Yourself","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9652925_orig.jpg?crop=742,742,x544,y791&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723522997298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652925"},{"teacherId":6926025,"projectId":8648677,"letterContent":"I am beyond thankful for your donation. 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