{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2049352,"projectId":9461511,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations of classroom materials, which brought an incredible boost to our projects and inspired students right from the beginning of the school year. Your support helped us start strong, giving students the tools and resources they needed to dive into learning with excitement and confidence. Because of your kindness, our classroom quickly became a vibrant, hands-on environment where curiosity grew and motivation soared. We are truly grateful for your belief in our work and in the potential of every student we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1752789908407,"projectUrl":"project/essential-items-starting-the-school-yea/9461511/","projectTitle":"Essential Items: Starting the School Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Enriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2049352_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669187302855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2049352"},{"teacherId":2049352,"projectId":9278470,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and thoughtful contributions to our classroom. Your donations of materials made a meaningful difference in bringing our projects to life, providing students with the tools, resources, and inspiration they needed to explore, create, and grow. Because of your kindness, our classroom became a more vibrant, engaging, and hands-on learning environment where students could truly thrive. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our work and to the success of every child we teach.","fullyFundedDate":1746463514918,"projectUrl":"project/finish-strong-ending-the-school-year-wi/9278470/","projectTitle":"Finish Strong: Ending the School Year with Essential Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Enriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2049352_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669187302855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2049352"},{"teacherId":6703582,"projectId":9377824,"letterContent":"We are very happy to received your donations, our classroom is filled with joy because of your amazing support and generosity. The materials we were provided are essential for our student's learning, exploration and growth, we are currently using the materials to explore the seasons, we had a week of experience and explore a pumpkin, and trees. We love the Chica Chica Boom boom tree. We are reading the books and learning the parts of it. The first six weeks of school we talked about our emotions, the little stuffies, the books and the fidgets helped to regulate and talk about how are we feeling.","fullyFundedDate":1752507355094,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-seasons-trees-pumpkins/9377824/","projectTitle":"Exploring the Seasons, Trees, Pumpkins, Pets, Gardens, and Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brenda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6703582_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724369361191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6703582"},{"teacherId":10033991,"projectId":9466183,"letterContent":"When my students first saw our new compassion and kindness materials, their eyes lit up. They were instantly drawn to the community helper dolls and the emotion plush toys, giving each one names and stories within minutes. It's been amazing to watch them use pretend play to explore feelings comforting a \"sad\" friend, helping a \"hurt\" doll, and talking about what it means to care for others. These small moments are exactly what I hoped for when I dreamed up this project.\r\n\r\nWe've already started weaving these materials into our lessons about helpers in our community. During circle time, we've read stories about kindness and then used the dolls and sensory toys to act out what we learned. My favorite part has been watching students connect what they learn to real life like when one student suggested we make thank-you cards for our school custodians after a discussion about helpers. Their empathy is growing right before my eyes.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is becoming a space where compassion isn't just taught it's lived every day. These tools have given my students a joyful and concrete way to understand emotions and to see how their actions can make others feel valued. I'm so grateful that you helped make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760045369477,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-starts-here-helping-students/9466183/","projectTitle":"Compassion Starts Here: Helping Students Help Others","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esteban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033991_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748195767709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033991"},{"teacherId":9969484,"projectId":9383414,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. The items have made a meaningful impact on my students' learning, particularly in the areas of social-emotional development and emotional regulation. Flexible seating options have created a more inclusive and responsive classroom environment, allowing students to choose spaces that help them feel comfortable, focused, and in control. Calming tools such as sensory items, fidget devices, and mindfulness resources have provided essential support for students learning to manage their emotions and self-regulate throughout the day. These resources have also encouraged empathy, communication, and collaboration among peers, helping students build stronger social-emotional skills. Thanks to these donations, our classroom has become a more supportive and emotionally aware space where every student has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1752507354786,"projectUrl":"project/social-skill-learning/9383414/","projectTitle":"Social Skill Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hazeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969484"},{"teacherId":10033991,"projectId":9379006,"letterContent":"When my students walked into the classroom and saw all the new supplies, their faces lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to dive into the STEM kits, build with magnetic trucks, and explore the science materials. The Lakeshore Solar System Viewer has already sparked curiosity one student excitedly exclaimed, \"I can see Saturn's rings!\" while others gathered around to compare planets.\r\n\r\nThe rugs and classroom materials have created a welcoming and organized space where students can gather for lessons and group activities. The sensory tools, fidget toys, and feelings charts are helping my students regulate their emotions and stay engaged, while the art and creative play kits encourage teamwork and imagination.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest highlights has been the bubble machine. The moment we turned it on, the classroom filled with laughter and joy as students ran to pop the bubbles. We've been using it as both a fun brain break and as a reward for positive behavior. It has quickly become a class favorite and brings a sense of celebration to our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students not only have the tools they need to learn but also the joy of discovery each day. Next, we'll be using the magnet and discovery science kits to launch a unit on force and motion. I can't wait to see the hands-on learning and \"aha!\" moments that will follow.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing joy, curiosity, and creativity into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1752507355572,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-in-2025/9379006/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn in 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esteban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033991_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748195767709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033991"},{"teacherId":9873924,"projectId":9167888,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating these wonderful book bins for our classroom. With these book bins you allowed us to have an organized classroom library where we were able to sort books based on categories! By sorting these books into categories allows students to find books they want to read and like easier. \r\n\r\nWorking at a title school means many times children do not have access to books outside of school so making our classroom library appealing to where they can see all the books and they have the choice of what they want to read is very powerful.","fullyFundedDate":1745601260463,"projectUrl":"project/bins-and-beats-getting-organized-and-tu/9167888/","projectTitle":"Bins and Beats! Getting organized and Tuned in!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9873924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736138970774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9873924"},{"teacherId":9939625,"projectId":9174135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Our Pre-K students are absolutely loving the science materials you helped provide. Their eyes light up with excitement every time we explore something new—they're so curious and eager to learn!\r\n\r\nSome of the items have also become part of our classroom reward system, and they've made a big difference. The children are more motivated, engaged, and excited to follow routines because they know something fun and special is waiting for them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly brought joy and wonder into our classroom. Thank you for helping our little learners grow, explore, and discover the world around them in such fun and meaningful ways!","fullyFundedDate":1745601260490,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-science/9174135/","projectTitle":"We Love Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939625_orig.jpg?crop=763,763,x176,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741645463499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939625"},{"teacherId":10033991,"projectId":9350724,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our preschoolers now have exciting new tools and resources that make learning joyful and hands-on.\r\n\r\nWhen the popcorn machine arrived, we kicked off our first \"celebration day\" by making fresh popcorn together. The children were fascinated by the popping sounds and loved getting to share a special snack as a class. It created a warm, community feel and gave us the perfect way to tie celebrations into learning.\r\n\r\nThe Spanish pocket charts, flashcards, and bilingual posters have become a daily part of circle time. Students eagerly help with weather, calendar, and color identification, and we've seen their vocabulary grow quickly in both English and Spanish. The schedule charts and job charts have also made our routines smoother students are proud to see their names on jobs and love knowing what's coming next in our day.\r\n\r\nWhen we introduced the birthday crowns and bubble wands, the room lit up with excitement! The kids can't wait for their turn to wear a crown, and the bubbles have become a fun prize during celebration time or as a reward for positive behavior. Even small items like the nameplates and nursing-style clipboard have helped us stay organized and create a cheerful, well-structured classroom environment.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue weaving these resources into our lessons. We'll be using the Spanish flashcards in small groups for literacy games, the pocket charts to introduce early math and sequencing activities, and the posters as daily reference tools. Each celebration, big or small, will now include a little extra joy thanks to you.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped turn ordinary days into memorable celebrations of learning. From popcorn popping to crowns and bubbles, our students are experiencing preschool as a place where learning is fun, structured, and full of wonder.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1747847312952,"projectUrl":"project/poppin-into-preschool-celebrations/9350724/","projectTitle":"Poppin’ Into Preschool Celebrations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esteban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033991_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748195767709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033991"},{"teacherId":9939625,"projectId":9153403,"letterContent":"As expected, my students were absolutely thrilled to witness the butterflies and ladybugs go through the different stages of their life cycles. Each morning, they eagerly gather around the ladybug habitat and butterfly garden to observe their development. It's been incredible to watch them connect what I teach with real-life experiences.\r\n\r\nWhat truly made my heart flutter was hearing from several parents that their children were holding their own \"circle time\" at home—re-teaching the day's lessons with enthusiasm and pride. It's truly inspiring to see my students not only absorb the information but embody it in such meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThis unforgettable experience wouldn't have been possible without your support. Your generous donation helped create a core memory for my students—and for me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. May your kindness continue to bring blessings your way.","fullyFundedDate":1741965671489,"projectUrl":"project/lets-explore-the-world-of-insects/9153403/","projectTitle":"Let's Explore the World of Insects!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939625_orig.jpg?crop=763,763,x176,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741645463499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939625"},{"teacherId":6703582,"projectId":8989365,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting this important project and my students, we had a great time exploring about insects. Students loved to learn the life cycle, to have toys that explained the nature and how they grow, live and die. The posters helped the to really see in detail an insect, along with the real insects.\r\nWe sang songs about the life cycle of the butterfly, the bee, how they live in a colony, how the ants work cooperatively and take care of each other.\r\nWe appreciate your support for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1737736946717,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-arctic-animals-insects-and-re/8989365/","projectTitle":"Exploring Arctic Animals, Insects and Recycling in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brenda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6703582_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724369361191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6703582"},{"teacherId":2963247,"projectId":9112856,"letterContent":"Here is one reflection from one of our teachers in the Solito book club! \"This book made me realize the emotional toll that this kind of experience has on our children. The thing that hit the hardest was how he didn't talk about the experience with his parents and how he carried the trauma. We realize that our students coming in may have an invisible trauma that they may not know how to process. School should be a safe space for them. This book provides growth opportunities for us to support kids and their families. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in a shared reading that facilitated meaningful discussion in our group.\" \r\n\r\nHere is another reflection from one of our teachers in the Troublemakers book club. \"Reading Troublemakers with colleagues is both timely and validating. Classroom behavior is a concern across our district, and the book's themes align closely with my own views. I appreciate the opportunity to reflect and think about new approaches together with my colleagues.\" I was in this book club and I felt this book was a beautiful account of students who experience school in a different way. \r\n\r\n\r\nOur REI team started reading Coaching for Equity, and we plan to finish he book next year to support professional development. We have discussed the importance of focusing on student strengths and started to conduct empathy interviews with kids to make sure we are supporting the whole child. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support of our equity work at Lake Hills. 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