{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patrick Henry K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8177176,"projectId":9574137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! Because of your generosity, I was able to get a document camera for my classroom. This has helped my lessons so much! \r\n\r\nWhen I teach my students different skills, I like to demonstrate everything I need them to do, step by step. Having the document camera has helped me be more effective and efficient. With the document camera, I can teach my students what to do, and then they can do the skill right after I teach them. This is extremely helpful when we do units like watercolor painting or clay. Both of those units require specific instructions that take multiple steps, but having the document camera makes it so I can teach with students following along and not forgetting important steps. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your help and for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757804223488,"projectUrl":"project/watch-what-happens-live/9574137/","projectTitle":"Watch What Happens Live","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8177176_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636694528387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbarton24"},{"teacherId":2650421,"projectId":9584766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom book display. Because of you, my students now have a bright, inviting space that celebrates books and encourages a love of reading every day.\r\n\r\nThe new book display has already made a big impact in our classroom. Students are excited to browse, talk about, and choose books on their own. Having the books displayed in an organized and visually engaging way has helped students feel more confident selecting books and has increased their interest in reading during independent and partner reading time.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a welcoming literacy environment where all students feel motivated and proud to explore new stories. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students and their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom. Your generosity means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1760718590602,"projectUrl":"project/display-all-the-books/9584766/","projectTitle":"Display all the books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGhee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2650421_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473631301375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2650421"},{"teacherId":2528097,"projectId":9531924,"letterContent":"sforming the office space after receiving the new desk had a direct and positive impact on both the implementation of DonorsChoose resources and student access to the space.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the new desk improved organization and functionality, allowing DonorsChoose materials to be securely stored, prepared, and maintained. Instructional resources such as technology tools, robotics kits, and hands-on learning materials were more accessible and easier to manage, reducing instructional downtime and ensuring materials were used as intended. This improved setup supported efficient lesson preparation and long-term care of donated resources.\r\n\r\nFor students, the updated space provided increased access to a flexible learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. The reorganized office supported small-group instruction, project-based learning, and hands-on exploration connected to computer science, problem-solving, and digital literacy. Students with limited access to technology outside of school benefited from equitable opportunities to engage with high-quality instructional tools.\r\n\r\nOverall, the transformed office space strengthened the impact of DonorsChoose funding by maximizing the use of donated resources, expanding student access to instructional materials, and supporting an inclusive learning environment that increased student engagement and learning outcomes.","fullyFundedDate":1757625416750,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-shared-office-into-a-we/9531924/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Shared Office into a Welcoming Academic Support Space","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2528097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493645716702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drmoore"},{"teacherId":8797012,"projectId":9601466,"letterContent":"Earlier this school year, we put out a call to our DonorsChoose community to support our Patrick Henry K-8 scholars with socks and underwear. These items, which are sensitive in nature, were much-needed by our students and their families.\r\n\r\nThe DonorsChoose community really came through, and we are so grateful. Thank you to all individual donors and to the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for your generous support! We now have a completely stockpiled sock array in our shoe closet. We also discreetly have underwear options for students who need it in the nurse's office.\r\n\r\nMeeting the basic needs of our students allows them to focus solely on learning, and even more importantly it helps them enjoy their education. We want schools to be a place where students are comfortable, confident, healthy, and safe. Thank you for your role in making that happen!","fullyFundedDate":1758820715978,"projectUrl":"project/sock-it-to-a-great-school-year/9601466/","projectTitle":"Sock It to a Great School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8797012_orig.jpg?crop=741,741,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665604384159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8797012"},{"teacherId":8707230,"projectId":9756808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our middle school team with a dedicated printer, ink, and paper. These essential supplies may seem simple, but they make an enormous impact on our daily work. Because of your kindness, we can print important communication for families, provide clear and timely materials for students, and ensure that every learner—especially those with accommodations—has access to the paper versions they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also given us the flexibility to make quick, in-the-moment copies without relying solely on the school's larger printers, which are often busy or located far from our classrooms. This small but powerful resource saves us time, reduces stress, and allows us to respond more effectively to our students' needs. We are truly grateful for your support and for the meaningful difference you are making in our school community.\r\n\r\nIt is often the \"little things\" that can make the biggest difference in a teacher's day. Teachers who are better equipped and prepared for the day lead to students who have a more fulfilling learning experience; that is the goal.","fullyFundedDate":1758838231767,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-print-the-basic-necessities/9756808/","projectTitle":"Help Us Print the Basic Necessities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8707230_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663615979445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707230"},{"teacherId":2528097,"projectId":9341425,"letterContent":"Thank you for removing a real barrier to learning. Your support gives students the tools they need to succeed academically and prepares them for a digital future. We deeply appreciate your investment in our students' success and will continue to share updates on how these devices are being used to support learning.\r\n\r\nWhat you made possible\r\n\r\nTwo loaner Chromebooks available for students who need a device for class, homework, or assessments. Immediate access for students without reliable at-home technology and a backup option when school devices fail.\r\n\r\nEarly impacts we're seeing\r\n\r\nFewer missed assignments and reduced late work because students can complete online tasks at school or borrow a device to finish work at home. Increased equity: students who previously could not participate fully in digital projects are now able to engage in research, coding, collaborative documents, and online assessments.","fullyFundedDate":1755743410358,"projectUrl":"project/ensuring-every-student-is-connected-bac/9341425/","projectTitle":"Ensuring Every Student is Connected: Backup Chromebooks and Cases","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2528097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493645716702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drmoore"},{"teacherId":2528097,"projectId":9622852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose request your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of my Career Technical Education students in the Business and Information Technology Program.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support we were able to provide:\r\n\r\n Snack packs (fruit snacks, popcorn, Cheez‑Its, Goldfish) that help students power through long days and late lunches so they can stay attentive and engaged during lessons and projects. Several students told me they feel less distracted and more able to focus after having a quick, healthy bite between classes.\r\n\r\n A variety of fidget tools that students use quietly to manage stress and sustain focus. These small supports have already reduced restlessness during independent work and helped a few anxious students participate more confidently in class discussions.\r\n\r\nEarly outcomes I'm seeing because of your gifts:\r\n\r\n Higher sustained attention during afternoon lessons and fewer missed assignments due to hunger or stress.","fullyFundedDate":1755575642931,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-creative-learners-with-snack/9622852/","projectTitle":"Support Our Creative Learners with Snacks, Tools, and Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2528097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493645716702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drmoore"},{"teacherId":8135488,"projectId":9543783,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your donation to my classroom project. I was able to add two additional Breakout EDU boxes to my classroom, which was necessary due to class size increases. With your donation, I was able to decrease the number of students per group, which successfully improved the productivity and cooperation within the groups.\r\n\r\nBreakout EDU is a program that provides games with clues that, when successfully solved, allow students to open various locks on a lock box, and hopefully win the prize inside! With these games, students use background knowledge, teamwork, and outside-the-box (literally) thinking. It is the most popular activity that students do with me each year. Even though they are not always successful at opening all the locks, they all still give the most positive feedback. I hear things like \"This was hard but so much fun!\" and \"It made me feel motivated to win!\"\r\n\r\nThank you again, for making me the \"best teacher ever!\" All I hear now is \"When can we do Breakout EDU again?\"","fullyFundedDate":1755628754611,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-outside-the-box-with-breakout-e/9543783/","projectTitle":"Thinking Outside the Box with Breakout EDU","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Starling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8135488_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660743173043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8135488"},{"teacherId":8806655,"projectId":9418994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping me get bookshelves for my classroom! It is now a space that my students gravitate towards and there's almost always a group sitting and working in that area. The bookshelves create a cohesive and homey feel that makes my classroom more welcoming and organized. \r\n\r\nThis year, more than any other, students are borrowing books from me! I attribute that in large part to the bookshelves. I've spent the last few years collecting books for the middle schoolers but they've been crammed onto small shelves and not given the proper display they deserve. These bookshelves are changing that and my students are benefiting. It's wonderful to see students borrowing, reading, and trading books! You've helped reinvigorate a spirit of reading in my classroom and for that I am very grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753887547141,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelves-reading-on-display/9418994/","projectTitle":"Bookshelves: Reading on Display!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8806655_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666228143893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8806655"},{"teacherId":9525681,"projectId":9574160,"letterContent":"The middle school boys and girls soccer season has concluded. The colored jerseys were used for different training drills, small-sided games, and scrimmages during practices every day. The water bottle carriers were also used and the team managers enjoyed refilling and carrying them out to the practice field and games.\r\n\r\nAt the start of the season, when the teams were able to put on the brand new jerseys and utilize the other equipment, it made them really excited to start the year. Moving forward, this equipment will be used for years to come and assist with operations of our soccer teams.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the teams and coaching staff, we thank you all for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1756309043371,"projectUrl":"project/k-8-middle-school-boys-girls-soccer-te/9574160/","projectTitle":"K-8 Middle School Boys & Girls Soccer Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zipperer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9525681_orig.jpg?crop=4672,4672,x0,y996&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714702027752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525681"},{"teacherId":6830914,"projectId":9559481,"letterContent":"Your donations have been used many times already and students love them! They always ask to use the centers to make new designs and showcase their creativity! \r\n\r\nMany students live building with the legos and creating new designs and towers. \r\n\r\nStudents have also enjoyed creating bracelets that they can then take home with them! \r\n\r\nYour donations have truly made an impact on all the grade levels and I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much for donating to my classroom and giving my students more ways to be creative!","fullyFundedDate":1755712839150,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-art-centers/9559481/","projectTitle":"Engaging Art Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lippard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6830914_orig.png?crop=335,335,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594073630939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6830914"},{"teacherId":8177176,"projectId":9282937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project! The items we got from this project were so helpful for a variety of reasons. The pre-sharpened pencils were a game-changer for quickly getting replacement pencils to my kids. I love the cart and have used it for multiple things, from transporting art at the end of the year to housing prizes and snacks for the kids! \r\n\r\nThe kids and I greatly appreciate your generous donation to this project and for your help supporting our classroom! 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