{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9939625,"projectId":9719688,"letterContent":"We just finished our Animals unit and the students really enjoyed the materials you donated! Our bright students were filled with excitement as they learned about their favorite animals. We did various activities using the materials. They sorted animals by color, explored the different types of habitats, and learned how to take care of pets. We even had a veterinary center for our dramatic play. Student pretended to be a dog, a doctor, and a dog mom/dad.\r\n\r\nFamilies were pleased with the stories their students told at home. It definitely peaked some of my students' interest. 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With the resources you provided, we have been able to create a peaceful and nurturing environment where students can manage their emotions and find solace in the midst of a busy day.\r\nThe calming area has become an integral part of our daily routine, offering students a sanctuary where they can take a moment to breathe, reflect, and recharge. The sensory tools, comfortable pillows, and soothing toys have helped transform this space into a haven that encourages mindfulness and emotional regulation. Students now have a dedicated place to retreat and find balance, which has significantly improved their ability to focus and engage in their studies.\r\nOne of the most profound impacts has been on students who experience anxiety or stress. Having access to a calming area has provided them with a valuable coping mechanism, allowing them to process their feelings in a healthy and constructive manner. It has empowered them to take control of their emotional well-being and develop resilience, which are critical skills for lifelong success.\r\nThe calming area has also fostered a sense of community and empathy within our classroom. Students have learned to support one another and respect each other's need for personal space and time to unwind. This has created a more harmonious and inclusive classroom culture, where every student feels valued and understood.\r\nYour generosity has not only enriched the educational experience of my students but has also inspired a deeper appreciation for the power of kindness and philanthropy. They have witnessed firsthand the positive change that can be brought about by individuals who care deeply about their growth and development. This lesson in compassion and community service will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on their young minds.\r\nIn closing, I want to emphasize how grateful we are for your support. Your donations have made a tangible difference in creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment. Thank you for believing in the potential of our students and for helping us provide them with the tools they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Your kindness truly knows no bounds, and we are incredibly fortunate to have you as part of our community.\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1756487759246,"projectUrl":"project/calming-area/9602173/","projectTitle":"Calming Area","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":6908834,"projectId":9298750,"letterContent":"Our teams so appreciates the sponsorship for this project. Our students love to read and sharing their reading with peers is among their favorite activities. We've been using these book sets for targeted small groups (2-4 students) who benefit from reading with an older student who can engage them with questions and help them follow along. \r\n\r\nGraphic novels capture student imaginations in a way that just words on the page cannot. 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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. 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