{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hoover Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10326696,"projectId":10082370,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Learning by Doing: Math and Reading Made Concrete.\" Your generosity provided hands-on math and reading manipulatives that have transformed the way my students engage with learning. Many of the students I serve in the resource room learn best when they can see, touch, move, and manipulate materials rather than relying solely on paper-and-pencil tasks. These resources have helped make abstract concepts more concrete and accessible, allowing students to build understanding through active participation.\r\n\r\nIn reading, students use the manipulatives to practice letter-sound relationships, build words, segment and blend sounds, and strengthen foundational literacy skills. In math, students use hands-on tools to model numbers, solve problems, explore place value, and develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Learning has become more interactive, and students are eager to participate because they can physically demonstrate their thinking. The manipulatives also encourage meaningful discussions as students explain their strategies and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from these resources. Students who often felt frustrated when working with traditional worksheets are showing increased confidence as they use manipulatives to solve problems and check their understanding. Others who struggled to grasp concepts are making connections more quickly because they can see and manipulate the learning in front of them. Watching students experience those \"aha\" moments and gain confidence in their abilities has been incredibly rewarding. Thank you for helping provide tools that make learning engaging, meaningful, and accessible for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1770999444332,"projectUrl":"project/learning-by-doing-math-and-reading-made/10082370/","projectTitle":"Learning by Doing: Math and Reading Made Concrete","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10326696_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761114517026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326696"},{"teacherId":10326696,"projectId":10084166,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"An Inclusive Space for Every Learner.\" Your generosity provided a classroom rug and student desks that have made a meaningful difference in our resource room. These items have helped create a more organized and welcoming learning environment where students can feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Having dedicated spaces for instruction and student work has allowed me to better meet the diverse needs of the students I serve.\r\n\r\nThe classroom rug has become an important gathering space for small-group lessons, read-alouds, social-emotional learning activities, and classroom discussions. It gives students a comfortable place to come together, build relationships, and participate in learning activities. The desks have provided students with their own workspace where they can focus on reading, writing, and math tasks with fewer distractions. Having appropriate furniture helps students feel that they belong and that our resource room is a place designed for their success.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from these additions. Students who previously struggled to stay engaged during lessons are more willing to participate when they have a comfortable place to learn and work. Others take pride in having their own workspace and are showing increased independence during academic activities. These may seem like simple classroom items, but they have helped create a learning environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to do their best. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more inclusive and supportive space for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1771006798018,"projectUrl":"project/an-inclusive-space-for-every-learner/10084166/","projectTitle":"An Inclusive Space for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10326696_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761114517026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326696"},{"teacherId":10326696,"projectId":10062241,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to books and resources that help them learn about emotions, friendships, self-regulation, and social problem-solving in a way that is engaging and meaningful. Many of my students receive special education services and benefit from direct instruction in recognizing feelings, understanding the perspectives of others, and developing strategies to manage big emotions. The new books have given us opportunities to discuss real-life situations, identify emotions in characters, practice coping skills, and build empathy. These lessons support not only academic success but also social and emotional growth.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is highly interactive. We often read stories together, stop to discuss how characters are feeling, make connections to our own experiences, and practice using emotional vocabulary. Students enjoy participating in conversations, role-playing solutions to problems, and sharing their thoughts about what they would do in similar situations. The books have helped create a safe environment where students feel comfortable talking about their feelings and learning from one another.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new books. Some of my younger learners frequently ask to reread their favorite stories and are beginning to use the emotional vocabulary they have learned during everyday interactions. Other students have connected with characters who experience frustration, worry, or challenges similar to their own. Seeing students recognize themselves in these stories and apply the lessons to their daily lives has been incredibly rewarding. Thank you for helping provide resources that support both the hearts and minds of my students. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771006609208,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-hearts-learn-big-feelings/10062241/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Hearts Learn Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10326696_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761114517026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326696"},{"teacherId":8390411,"projectId":10056945,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. When the boxes for our \"Foundations for Reading and Math\" project arrived, the energy in the room was electric. My students were hovering over the packages, eyes wide with curiosity, asking, \"Is that for us?\" Seeing their faces light up as we unboxed new math manipulatives and literacy resources was a moment I won't soon forget. It made them feel like their learning truly matters to people beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nWe have already hit the ground running with these resources. During our morning centers, students are using the new hands-on materials to build a concrete understanding of number sense and phonics. For example, just yesterday, I watched a group of students who previously struggled with addition use the new counters to visually \"see\" the math happening. One student shouted, \"I get it now!\"—a breakthrough that was made possible because they had the right tools in their hands.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to integrate these materials into our daily independent practice stations. Now that the students have the \"foundations\" literally in their hands, we are moving toward more complex word-building and multi-step word problems. Your support hasn't just provided \"stuff\"; it has provided the confidence my students need to tackle these challenging new milestones. Thank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1769393062873,"projectUrl":"project/foundations-for-reading-and-math/10056945/","projectTitle":"Foundations for Reading and Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nagle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390411_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728508105341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390411"},{"teacherId":10326696,"projectId":9852302,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom. The iPad from the Tech in Sped Helps Reach the Mind from Anywhere project has become a valuable tool for supporting both academic and social-emotional learning. With my kindergarten student, we have been using the iPad to practice letter recognition and sounds in an interactive way that keeps them engaged and motivated. The visuals and immediate feedback help reinforce skills in a way that really supports their learning.\r\n\r\nWith my 2nd and 3rd grade students, the iPad has been especially helpful during our social-emotional learning time. Students have been using it to explore feelings, think through real-life situations, and practice appropriate responses. One of the most exciting parts has been how engaged students are when using the iPad, they are more focused, more willing to participate, and eager to take turns using it during our lessons.\r\n\r\nI have also seen certain students really connect with this technology, especially those who need extra support with attention or confidence. Having access to the iPad allows them to work at their own pace and feel successful. Even though it is one device, it has already made a big impact across multiple students and lessons. Thank you for your support and for helping create meaningful learning opportunities for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769178324747,"projectUrl":"project/tech-in-sped-helps-reach-the-mind-from-a/9852302/","projectTitle":"Tech in Sped Helps Reach the Mind from Anywhere","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10326696_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761114517026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326696"},{"teacherId":8390411,"projectId":9418557,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new iPad has already transformed learning and communication in our resource room. Several of my students struggle to express their needs, participate in class discussions, or access learning without additional support. With this device, they now have a reliable, engaging tool that helps them communicate more clearly and confidently throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nStudents who once hesitated to share their ideas are now using communication apps to make choices, ask questions, and participate in lessons with greater independence. Others are using the iPad for interactive literacy and foundational skills practice, allowing them to learn in ways that feel accessible, motivating, and tailored to their needs.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate: students are more engaged, more confident, and more willing to take risks in their learning. The iPad has opened doors for them — not just academically, but socially, as they use it to communicate with peers during group work, lunch, and recess.\r\nYour support didn't just provide a device. It gave my students a voice, a sense of agency, and a tool that helps them show what they know. 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