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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southern Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9891612,"letterContent":"This project has brought exciting STEM materials into our classroom, including magnetic building blocks, stacking robot sets, and Hot Wheels track kits. These hands-on tools are allowing my students to explore early science and engineering concepts such as magnetism, balance, motion, and cause and effect—all through purposeful play.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials during STEM centers and Friday choice rotations. One of the most meaningful moments occurred during a magnet exploration center, when students worked in small groups to design and build towers using the magnetic blocks. As structures collapsed, students didn't give up—they redesigned, adjusted, and tried again. During robot stacking challenges, students collaborated, problem-solved together, and explained their thinking using vocabulary in both English and Spanish.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Their eyes lit up, questions poured out, and many shared that they had never used materials like these before. The Hot Wheels track kits quickly became a favorite as students made predictions about speed and motion before testing their ideas.\r\n\r\nNext, students will apply what they have learned by designing their own STEM challenge stations. They will plan, test, reflect, and revise their designs while strengthening teamwork, creativity, and confidence. These resources continue to show my students that learning is an active process—and that mistakes are simply part of discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1763582891971,"projectUrl":"project/stem-20/9891612/","projectTitle":"STEM 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9751038,"letterContent":"When the items for our project arrived, my students were eager to find out what was inside the big box. I told them they'd have to wait—it was a surprise! At home, my own children helped me wash and carefully wrap each blanket. Having them be part of this process made it extra special for me, and it was a beautiful way to connect my family to my classroom.\r\n\r\nWe brought the wrapped blankets to school and placed them under our classroom Christmas tree. That morning, my students walked in wide-eyed, wondering what the wrapped gifts were. Later that afternoon, I told them the gifts were for them—and the room instantly lit up with excitement. Each child received a package, and together they opened them all at once.\r\n\r\nOne student shouted with joy, \"It's a blanket!\" while others chimed in, exclaiming how soft and cozy theirs were. One even said, \"It smells so good!\" The joy and appreciation in that moment were unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for making this possible. Your generosity brought not only warmth, but happiness and comfort to each of my students. They truly appreciate these gifts—and they appreciate YOU.","fullyFundedDate":1758800794060,"projectUrl":"project/warm-wishes/9751038/","projectTitle":"Warm Wishes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9889024,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students receive these STEM materials! They had become quite bored with the options we had. The tended to mess around more than build. These new materials have been a big hit! Now they are actually using the materials in the way they are intended to be used.\r\n\r\nIn the last few days, I have seen my students imagination and creativity more than ever because of these new materials. They are able to build dinosaurs, monsters, and Minecraft buildings. I have also seen flowers, houses, ferris wheels, and swing sets being made with the new magnetic sticks and balls.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students use their imaginations and have something to look forward to at the end of the day!","fullyFundedDate":1765120710943,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-stations/9889024/","projectTitle":"Imagination Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9751650,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students get the snacks they need to finish the day strong! \r\n\r\nMy students work hard all day long. It uses a lot of energy to make it through a long day. These snacks help my students get a little boost so they can reenergize and continue to focus on learning. \r\n\r\nA favorite snack of the class has been the pretzels and fruit snacks. I have used these 2 items as kind of a reward. When I see that the class is working extra hard, they will get one of these as their snack. They do love the other snacks as well!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making my students be able to focus during our long day!","fullyFundedDate":1758801117353,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-minds-and-bodies-fed/9751650/","projectTitle":"Keeping our Minds and Bodies Fed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9307722,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to make holidays even more exciting for my students!\r\nWith the griddle and accessories, I was able to throw a year end of the party that the students will not soon forget. We had pancakes with all the toppings while wearing our pajamas. \r\nMany of my students do not have the opportunity to eat a meal with their families. We were able to sit together eating pancakes and talk about the exciting things they looked forward to during the summer \r\nI plan to do the same with the Christmas party. I cannot wait to eat pancakes with the students while wearing our pajamas and listening to Christmas music. It will be the perfect way to prepare for the Christmas break.","fullyFundedDate":1746487136023,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-give-a-student-a-pancake/9307722/","projectTitle":"If You Give a Student a Pancake...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9279084,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom!\r\nMy students work so hard during our units in reading. They have learned about fairytales, folktales, the human body, and Early American Civilians. There is so much information packed into one unit. The culminating activity that we do at the end of the unit helps students to remember all they have learned as well as help make the learning relevant to them.\r\nSo far this year, we have learned about Japan as well as become doctors for the culminating activities.\r\nWe have not used to materials for this project yet, because the units haven't been taught yet. When we do the unit about the earth, we will use the clay to make replicas of the inside of the earth. We will also be making dioramas of animal habitats when we get to that unit. \r\nMy favorite unit is the space unit. We actually get to start that unit on Wednesday. I cannot wait to share all the amazing information about space with my students! \r\nThank you for helping to make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1746443500671,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life/9279084/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":3196475,"projectId":9278752,"letterContent":"Thank you for the supplies that helped us start the new year right! \r\nFirst grade is hard, and starting a new school year can be scary for a six year old. Having the Play-Doh to use as a learning break helps get little minds ready for the next task. They are also able to use their imaginations during that time. I have seen them make anywhere from their entire families to a gourmet meal with Play-Doh. \r\nThe bags have kept our workbooks and writing utensils available during math and reading time. I am able to pass out the bags at the beginning of each lesson and the students have all the materials they need. \r\nThe stickers have been used as an incentive for completing homework. It's amazing how they will work for a sticker. \r\nThank you for helping my students' transition into first grade easier with the materials they need to be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1746642851226,"projectUrl":"project/to-a-new-school-year-and-beyond/9278752/","projectTitle":"To a New School Year and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3196475"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9308762,"letterContent":"My students love coming to school each day and are always eager to learn new things. Thanks to your generosity, we now have headphones that make learning more personalized, focused, and engaging.\r\nIn reading, students use a program called Imagine Learning, which supports them in practicing sounds, syllables, and orthographic patterns. The built-in microphones on the headphones have been especially powerful—students can record their voices, listen back, and build confidence as readers while also improving fluency and comprehension.\r\nDuring math, the headphones are used with IXL, a program that gives students targeted practice on specific skills. The headphones help them concentrate, block out distractions, and fully focus on the areas they need to strengthen.\r\nThese headphones have quickly become an essential tool in our classroom. They not only support academic growth but also make learning more interactive and fun. Because of your generosity, my students feel supported, capable, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746443500469,"projectUrl":"project/listen-and-speak/9308762/","projectTitle":"Listen and Speak","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9278980,"letterContent":"When our new resources arrived, my students were so excited! One of the first projects we did was making rekenrek bracelets with pipe cleaners and beads. The students loved stringing the beads and then immediately started using their bracelets to show different ways to make 10. It was such a hands-on moment where they could proudly hold up their work and share strategies with their classmates.\r\nWhen the personalized art bags were revealed, the class gasped with excitement. Each student couldn't wait to find their number and admire the custom design. Our art teacher commented on how much easier it has been to keep supplies organized, and students now feel a sense of ownership as they carry their special bags each week.\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be using the acrylic paint pens for holiday crafts, starting with Christmas ornaments that students will decorate and take home for their families. They are already brainstorming designs and can't wait to get creative. And at the end of the year, the popsicle holders will be a fun gift that helps us celebrate all of their hard work.\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are not only learning important academic skills but also experiencing joy, pride, and creativity in their daily routines. We are so grateful that you gave them this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1746530748097,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-for-a-new-year/9278980/","projectTitle":"Preparing for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1581802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458772009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1581802"},{"teacherId":1581802,"projectId":9164715,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom transformed into a mini garden this spring! My students were beyond excited when they first saw the flower pots, paint, soil, and seeds laid out on our tables. Their faces lit up with joy, and the room buzzed with curiosity and creativity. One unforgettable moment was when a student shouted, \"It sprouted!\" and the entire class rushed over to see the tiny green shoot pushing through the soil. It was a beautiful reminder of how powerful hands-on learning can be. We tied this project into literacy by having students write heartfelt letters to someone special. This allowed me to combine academic growth with acts of kindness. Your gift didn't just bring science to life it also nurtured creativity, empathy, and pride in learning. 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