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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hollister Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":7.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":9798506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. The laminating pouches, ink pads, clipboards, and art drying rack have been put to good use.\r\n\r\nIn my special education resource classroom we use universal design strategies and a variety of mediums to help children access their education. As a result, my classroom requires a variety of different items to help my students reach their educational goals.\r\n\r\nStudents and staff have especially liked the new colorful clipboards that we have in our classroom. My students like to complete their work in different areas of the classroom, and sometimes even take coloring sheets or work outside during the day. They like the new clipboards so much, that it has become a motivator for some to complete their work if they get their \"special\" clipboard. My paraeducators have also been using the clipboards to take data, show work examples, and use for other lessons during the school day.\r\n\r\nThe laminating pouches have been used to laminate student work, visual schedules, and other necessary class items. We laminate constantly in my classroom, and it is vital for us to implement lessons and activities. Currently, we are remodeling our phonics wall to a Disney theme, and have been laminating all of our new phonics cards. The students have been so excited to participate in phonics lessons, because their cards now include Disney characters, movie references, or other items from Disney. \r\n\r\nThe students were very excited to see the new ink pads, and it has reinvigorated their interest in using the stamps to practice their phonics and high frequency words. The especially liked the more metallic colored stamps.\r\n\r\nFinally, we have not used our art rack, but are planning to install it soon.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate everything you have done for our classroom, and please know you have made a positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760125309569,"projectUrl":"project/class-supplies-needed-for-special-educat/9798506/","projectTitle":"Class Supplies Needed for Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":9937867,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your generous donations! Because of your support, our class will be getting brand-new copies of The Chocolate Touch for our novel study. \r\n\r\nMy students are already so excited to dive into this book. Having their own copies will allow them to read along more confidently, follow the story closely, and really engage in our discussions. It also means they'll be able to annotate, mark favorite parts, and interact with the text in a way that just isn't possible when sharing or borrowing limited copies.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does more than just provide books, it helps build a classroom community where students feel valued and supported. These new copies will make our reading time feel special and important, and that joy and enthusiasm for reading will stay with them long after we finish the novel.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, in our students' education, and in their love of reading. We are truly grateful for you! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1764688899426,"projectUrl":"project/sweeten-our-reading-new-copies-of-the-c/9937867/","projectTitle":"Sweeten Our Reading: New Copies of The Chocolate Touch","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":9864778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ project! Our old copies of The One and Only Ivan were truly on their last legs—tattered covers, ripped pages, and worn-out bindings from being so well loved year after year. Thanks to you, we now have beautiful new books for our class, and it feels like such a fresh start for our reading time together.\r\n\r\nMy students are so excited to begin our novel study with books that feel special and cared for, and I know this will make our reading experience even more engaging and meaningful. Your kindness doesn't just provide new materials—it shows my students that there are people out there who believe in them and in their education. From all of us in Room 11, thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us build a love of reading that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1762266242797,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-our-3rd-grade-novel-study/9864778/","projectTitle":"New Books for Our 3rd-grade Novel Study Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":10250650,"projectId":9738473,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that are already shaping my students' learning every single day. We've incorporated the new resources into our literacy centers, small-group instruction, and collaborative projects. Watching them confidently navigate new resources they'd never had access to before—was a powerful reminder of why this project mattered so much.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was electric. For many of my students, this was the first time they had held high-quality learning tools that made them feel like real scientists, readers, and problem-solvers. Their enthusiasm carried into the rest of the day and week.\r\n\r\nNow that these resources are fully integrated into our classroom, we're already taking our next steps. Students are reading new books and playing with fun new materials. Your support didn't just supply materials—it opened the door to deeper, more joyful learning experiences that will continue to grow throughout the year. Thank you for believing in our students and making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758914112465,"projectUrl":"project/books-manipulatives-sensory-items-and/9738473/","projectTitle":"Books, Manipulatives, Sensory Items, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757864708460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250650"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":9650684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of novels to our 2nd/3rd grade combo class! My students were thrilled to see the new books arrive and couldn't wait to start reading. These novels will spark curiosity, strengthen comprehension, and help my students fall even more in love with reading.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. It's inspiring to know that people like you believe in the power of stories and in giving children the chance to explore new worlds through books. We can't wait to dive into our next class novel and share our favorite moments together.","fullyFundedDate":1758830444163,"projectUrl":"project/novels-to-inspire-young-readers-in-our-2/9650684/","projectTitle":"Novels to Inspire Young Readers in Our 2/3 Combo Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":10179863,"projectId":9715429,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support from Ripple, this project has had a meaningful impact on my students' learning. The new materials brought excitement and curiosity into our classroom from the moment they arrived. I'll never forget the looks on my students' faces—they were immediately engaged and eager to dive into our new unit!\r\nThese resources allowed me to create hands-on, interactive lessons that I simply couldn't offer before. One standout moment was during a collaborative STEM challenge, where students used the materials to design and test prototypes. Their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills grew in real time, and I saw a boost in both confidence and academic engagement.\r\n\r\nRipple's support didn't just enhance a single lesson—it elevated my entire approach to teaching. Now, we're building on these experiences with a student-led inquiry project that challenges them to apply what they've learned to real-world problems. The momentum is strong, and I can't wait to see where their learning takes them next!","fullyFundedDate":1758124781969,"projectUrl":"project/math-minds-and-meaningful-spaces/9715429/","projectTitle":"Math, Minds, and Meaningful Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Speshyock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179863_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757909604316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179863"},{"teacherId":10034561,"projectId":9737864,"letterContent":"We have already begun learning skills from our new books! We are using our Ninja books daily to better understand the learning skills we need to be our most successful selves in the classroom. Students get excited to read the book to unlock new skills needed for each characteristic. We focused a whole week on \"Focused Ninja\" and they have been able to increase their focus time as a class from about 5 quiet focus minutes up to 20. Last week's focus was on \"Hardworking Ninja\" and learning about how small building blocks each day of hard work add up to big gains over time. \r\n\r\nIt has been awesome to see how engaged students are learning about learning skills and most exciting realizing how these skills will carry with them into their academic careers and anything they pursue. We are learning vocabulary such as perseverance, patience, grit, and growth mindset which will lead students to be more open to problem solving, trying new things, and making mistakes. They are realizing that these are ways we grow and learn.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing these books into our classroom so students can learn skills that they can bring into all their future endeavors. It has been such an immediate difference in student behaviors and learning skills since introducing these books and I cannot wait to continue to introduce a new skill each week!","fullyFundedDate":1759372966405,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-read-alouds/9737864/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Read Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10034561_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x672,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753815911972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034561"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":9720443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new books! My students are avid readers, and many chose reading for their reward time. They were thrilled to open the packages and see all of the new books.\r\n\r\nWe are currently revamping my class library, and these new books have been a huge part of that! My students immediately checked them out, and have been reading them daily.\r\n\r\nThese graphic novels are important since many of my students are learning to read, but feel to old for picture books. These older children loved the book selection, and are so grateful for new material.","fullyFundedDate":1758858661767,"projectUrl":"project/new-graphic-novels-for-special-education/9720443/","projectTitle":"New Graphic Novels for Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":9346199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school garden! We are slowly introducing the new tools to the students, and are informing our garden instructors about our new garden supplies.\r\n\r\nOur garden is in the midst of a major remodel, and all support is helping. Every little item we receive brings us one step closer to our dream garden!\r\n\r\nOur students have started to use the different gardening tools to help weed and tend to their plants. Our littles classes, who are our most enthusiastic gardeners, have gotten the new gloves. They love weeding and this will help keep their hands safe.\r\n\r\nWe will be using the wagons and collection baskets when harvest season starts!","fullyFundedDate":1756922628680,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-school-garden/9346199/","projectTitle":"Elementary School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":10250650,"projectId":9714170,"letterContent":"In my classroom, I believe that creativity fuels curiosity, and critical thinking turns questions into discovery. By integrating art and reading into daily learning, students develop essential skills that go far beyond academics—like problem-solving, empathy, communication, and resilience.\r\n\r\nThis project will support our students by providing:\r\n\r\nArt materials (paints, paper, brushes, etc.) that empower students to express their understanding of stories, history, and cultures through visual projects.\r\n\r\nA classroom globe to spark curiosity and enhance our reading of global stories, helping students make real-world connections and expand their global awareness.\r\n\r\nClassroom organization tools to create a structured and accessible learning environment where students can independently manage their materials, collaborate with peers, and focus on creative tasks without distractions.","fullyFundedDate":1758047199723,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-critical-thinking-through/9714170/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Art and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757864708460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250650"},{"teacherId":10250650,"projectId":9702230,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant reading community! Reading time is one of the most exciting parts of our day! You'll find students curled up with books during independent reading time, small groups having thoughtful discussions during book clubs, pairs of students reading aloud to each other and sharing ideas and the whole class captivated during a read-aloud, with hands shooting up to ask questions or predict what happens next.\r\n\r\nWe're not just reading books—we're building confidence, empathy, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour gift didn't just buy books—it created opportunities for connection, growth, and joy. On behalf of every student who's been inspired by a story this year, thank you for believing in the power of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1757798175455,"projectUrl":"project/im-seeking-math-manipulatives-and-engag/9702230/","projectTitle":"I’m Seeking Math Manipulatives and Engaging Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757864708460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250650"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":9665827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for restocking our art cupboard! The students were so excited every time we opened a new package!\r\n\r\nWe are slowly using the new art supplies as needed for our crafts. So far the biggest hits have been the glitter, and the skin tone colored pencils. My students love glitter, and use glitter in many of our projects. It is the final thing that we put on many art projects, and usually my students favorite part. It has recently adorned paper plate police cars, and is currently being used to decorate their fireman writing projects. The skin tone colored pencils were also a hit with the students. They have been asking for them for years! \r\n\r\nWe can't wait to use the felt, puff balls, and glitter paint as the holiday season approaches. 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