{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10033434,"projectId":10562735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for supporting our first grade classroom at Spring Hill Elementary! Your thoughtful donation of Black History resources will give our students meaningful opportunities to learn about important people, accomplishments, experiences, and contributions throughout history.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources will allow us to make Black history a part of our learning all year long, rather than focusing on it during just one month. We want our students to grow in knowledge, understanding, respect, and empowerment as they learn about the individuals who have helped shape our world. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where every child can learn, celebrate differences, and see the importance of representation. We are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our first grade classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1788283989570,"projectUrl":"project/black-history-month-year-round/10562735/","projectTitle":"Black History Month- Year Round!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tierney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033434_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747049653972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033434"},{"teacherId":10033434,"projectId":10482244,"letterContent":"Our new flexible seating resources have made our first-grade classroom an even more welcoming and engaging place to learn! Students are using the different seating options during independent work, small-group lessons, reading, and centers. One of the most exciting moments has been watching students choose the seating that helps them feel comfortable and ready to learn. They are learning how to make responsible choices about where they work best while staying focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new seating, they were immediately excited! They couldn't wait to try out the different options and were eager to choose their favorite spots. The excitement quickly turned into meaningful conversations about how flexible seating can help us learn, focus, and work together. It has been wonderful to see students become more comfortable and confident in making choices that support their learning.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using the flexible seating throughout our daily lessons and activities. Students will practice making thoughtful seating choices, working independently and collaboratively, and taking care of our new classroom resources. These materials are helping us create a classroom where first graders can move, explore, and learn in ways that work best for them. We are so grateful to our donors for helping make our classroom a more comfortable, flexible, and student-centered place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787937381352,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/10482244/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tierney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033434_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747049653972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033434"},{"teacherId":10033434,"projectId":10287980,"letterContent":"The new resources have brought so much excitement and hands-on learning into our classroom! My students are going to be using the donated supplies to hatch and care for our own chicks! HOW EXCITING! This project has given them the opportunity to observe the entire process, from watching the eggs develop to seeing the chicks hatch and grow. Students are learning about life cycles, responsibility, observation, and caring for living things in a way that makes the learning real and memorable.\r\n\r\nWhen our first graders saw the materials, they were SO very excited! They could hardly wait to get started and were especially curious about what would happen inside the eggs. As we began the project, students are eagerly asking questions, making observations, and sharing their predictions about when the chicks will hatch. Seeing the excitement on their faces when the first chick hatches will be an unforgettable classroom moment!\r\n\r\nWhen they hatch we will continue caring for and observing the chicks as they grow. Students will document changes in their appearance and behavior, compare their observations, and learn more about what chicks need to grow and stay healthy. We will also continue connecting the project to lessons about life cycles, animal needs, and responsibility. This project has turned our classroom into an exciting place of discovery, and our students are learning through an experience they will remember for years to come. We are so grateful to our donors for making this special learning opportunity possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787937381461,"projectUrl":"project/growing-chicks-while-growing-young-minds/10287980/","projectTitle":"Growing Chicks While Growing Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tierney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033434_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747049653972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033434"},{"teacherId":10033434,"projectId":10150853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of social-emotional resources for our first grade classroom. Your thoughtful gift of sensory toys for brain breaks and social-emotional books for our calm down tent will make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students. These tools provide my first graders with healthy, supportive ways to manage their emotions, refocus their energy, and feel safe and understood throughout the school day.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a classroom environment where students can learn not only academic skills, but also important life skills like self-regulation, empathy, and emotional awareness. The sensory toys give students the opportunity to take purposeful breaks when they feel overwhelmed, while the calming books help them better understand and express their feelings. Because of your support, my students will feel more confident, cared for, and ready to learn. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you are making in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1778030344451,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-sensory-needs/10150853/","projectTitle":"Meeting Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tierney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033434_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747049653972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033434"},{"teacherId":10033434,"projectId":10150793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support our first grade classroom! Your generous donation of math manipulatives will make such a meaningful difference in our students' learning. Having hands-on materials allows our students to explore math concepts in a way that is engaging, interactive, and easier to understand. Instead of simply seeing numbers on a page, they can touch, move, build, count, and solve problems using real materials.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a classroom where every student has the opportunity to learn math through hands-on experiences. These manipulatives will be used every day to build stronger number sense, problem-solving skills, and confidence in mathematics. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in our students and their education. Thank you for helping make learning more exciting and accessible for every child in our first grade classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778030344610,"projectUrl":"project/count-it-out/10150793/","projectTitle":"Count it out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tierney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033434_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747049653972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033434"},{"teacherId":10033434,"projectId":9562407,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire first grade class, I want to extend our deepest appreciation for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support means more than you know, especially to a group of young learners in an inner-city school who benefit tremendously from every resource that helps make their school day safer, more engaging, and more successful.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen your package arrived, the students were immediately excited and curious. They were amazed that someone they had never met cared enough to send supplies just for them. The new pens have already become a favorite in our writing center—little hands are using them to practice sentences, label drawings, and complete their daily work with pride. The children love having tools that feel \"special,\" and it truly motivates them to try their best.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour donation of a classroom thermometer and organizational tools has also made a significant difference. Maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment is incredibly important, and having reliable materials helps us monitor student well-being and daily routines more effectively. The organizational supplies have helped transform our classroom into a more structured, clutter-free space where students can focus, move more independently, and feel confident knowing exactly where things belong. These small changes make a big impact in first grade, especially for students who thrive on predictability and clear routines.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness shows our students that there are people in the community who believe in them and in their education. Many of our children come to school each day facing challenges outside the classroom that we cannot always see, but your generosity reminds them that they are supported and valued.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, in our school, and in the futures of these bright, energetic, and hardworking first graders. 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