{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Willow Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9614581,"projectId":10435717,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the new materials arrive! They were especially excited about their new headphones and individual storage bags, which will give them a safe, organized place to keep their headphones and help them learn to take responsibility for their classroom materials.\r\n\r\nThey were also thrilled to receive new testing folders. Having clean, dedicated folders for assessments will help keep their important work organized and make testing time feel more structured and special. Seeing their huge smiles and excitement over materials that will support their learning throughout the school year was such a meaningful reminder of the impact classroom resources can have. We are so grateful for everyone who helped make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1788965212154,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-2026-2027/10435717/","projectTitle":"1st Grade 2026-2027","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eckhardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614581"},{"teacherId":10431965,"projectId":10369141,"letterContent":"The new resources have made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students now have a variety of options to help them regulate their bodies and prepare to learn. Flexible seating allows students to choose a workspace that meets their individual needs, whether they need to move, work in a quieter space, or have additional sensory support. When students are regulated and comfortable, they are more ready to engage in learning and participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were excited to explore the new options! They enjoyed being able to make choices about where and how they learn. It has been wonderful to see students begin to recognize what they need in order to feel comfortable, regulated, and ready to work. Our next steps are to continue using these resources throughout our daily lessons while helping students build independence in making appropriate choices for their learning. We are working toward creating a classroom where every student can identify the tools and environment that help them be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1788921145763,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-corner-in-classroom/10369141/","projectTitle":"Sensory Corner in Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10431965"},{"teacherId":10431965,"projectId":10369112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing snacks for my students! We are using the new resources every day, and they have already made such a meaningful difference. My students are now able to enjoy snacks throughout the school day, helping ensure they have something to eat and are coming to school full and ready to learn. When the snacks first arrived, the students were so excited to see all of the different options being brought into the classroom. One of my favorite moments was watching them immediately use their communication devices to ask for snacks! It was wonderful to see their excitement while also seeing them practice an important functional communication skill.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources as part of our daily classroom routines while working on communication, independence, and making appropriate choices. Students will have opportunities to use their communication devices to request what they want, make choices between different snack options, practice social skills, and work on becoming more independent during snack time. Your generosity has provided more than just food—it has created opportunities for my students to communicate, make choices, and participate in meaningful daily routines. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our classroom and for giving my students the support they need to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1785381881373,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-snacks/10369112/","projectTitle":"Back to School Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10431965"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10171880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me start the school year organized, prepared, and ready to welcome my newest kindergarteners! Having these materials ready from the very first day helped our classroom run smoothly and gave each student a special place for their supplies and belongings.\r\n\r\nI am especially thankful for the pencil boxes, labels, and locker tags that are already helping my students learn independence and take responsibility for their things. The craft supplies, games, and prizes are adding plenty of fun and creativity to our days, too! Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my kindergarteners can learn, play, create, and grow all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1777585408631,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-create-celebrate/10171880/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, Create, Celebrate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":9938062,"projectId":10326049,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. My students love creating art. They will love having it displayed. We are using the bulletin board for teachers information. However I have two large ones we are using to display their work. They love wearing the special birthday hats on their special day!\r\nI havent hung up the tree yet, I am saving it for fall . I think we will display some of their art work on it all year! I love having more color choices to put on the bulletin board. The owls we used to display their names in their lockers. They got to wear the owl stickers the first day of school.","fullyFundedDate":1785878372445,"projectUrl":"project/bulletin-boards-decorations/10326049/","projectTitle":"Bulletin Boards Decorations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9938062"},{"teacherId":5608152,"projectId":10492970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! Your donation will allow students to sustain focus over long periods of instruction. It will also give to students who are financially unable to purchase additional snacks during the day.\r\n\r\nOur students study from 10 a.m - 12:45 p.m. before heading to lunch. In the afternoon their sustained attention time for math instruction is from 1:45 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.. The snacks that you have provided will allow for a brief break in instruction for a nutrition \"rebuild\" of energy. Of course, when they saw the snacks they wanted to devour them immediately!!!!!!\r\n\r\nMy sincerest thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1787517002526,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-snacks-and-storage-for/10492970/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning: Snacks and Storage for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krystofiak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5608152_orig.png?crop=488,488,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786744462864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5608152"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10216427,"letterContent":"We just finished our very first week of kindergarten, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom was already a HUGE hit! We read the story every day, and by the end of the week, my students were excitedly reading along with me. We used the story for alphabet activities, crafts, letter recognition, and lots of fun learning throughout the week.\r\n\r\nThe absolute best part came yesterday when I surprised each student with their very own copy of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to take home. Their faces lit up, and they were absolutely joyful to have a book that belonged to them! Several students immediately started flipping through the pages, pointing out letters, and reading the familiar story on their own.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make our first week of kindergarten so special. Because of your generosity, my students aren't just learning their letters. They are already beginning to see themselves as readers. I know these books will be read and loved again and again, both at school and at home!","fullyFundedDate":1779370964287,"projectUrl":"project/chicka-chicka-boom-boom-lets-learn-our/10216427/","projectTitle":"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom… Let’s Learn Our Letters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":6633323,"projectId":9683789,"letterContent":"Providing these items allowed me to create needed materials for all of my students to learn and grow in their different levels and abilities. \r\nBeing able to create groupings of children for independent work and providing solid lessons throughout our school year. \r\nWe continued to use these products for craft time, small groups, large groups and even provided me the opportunity to help other teachers in our kindergarten team. This let my classroom get to experience hands on activities and gave me more time to not have to create materials on my own.","fullyFundedDate":1767206768887,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-students/9683789/","projectTitle":"Engaging Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6633323_orig.png?crop=512,512,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767371432354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6633323"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10182706,"letterContent":"Thank you for filling our kindergarten classroom with smiles, creativity, and learning!\r\n\r\nThis spring, my little learners loved filling their journals with drawings, stories, and big ideas as they began their journey as authors. They were so excited to create colorful butterfly suncatchers, and their faces lit up with pride when they saw their artwork shining in our classroom windows.\r\n\r\nThis fall, students will be greeted by Disney-themed door decorations and desk tags featuring their names. Seeing their names as they walk in each morning will help them feel special, welcomed, and ready for a year of learning and growing.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is a place where imaginations soar, confidence grows, and every child feels like a star. Thank you for helping our little learners create, explore, and shine bright each day!","fullyFundedDate":1776304925912,"projectUrl":"project/writing-creating-and-smiling-in-kinder/10182706/","projectTitle":"Writing, Creating, and Smiling in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10171837,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten hearts are so full of gratitude! Thank you for your generous support and for helping bring these amazing materials into our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students have already begun using and enjoying the supplies every day.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh has been a huge hit as little hands squish, roll, and create while building important fine motor skills that support writing. The laminating sheets and dry-erase pockets have allowed us to make engaging, reusable activities that students can practice again and again. From tracing letters and numbers to matching games and hands-on learning centers, these materials have made learning even more exciting. The Post-it notes have become a classroom favorite for labeling, sorting, sharing ideas, and interactive lessons that keep everyone involved.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love creating art, exploring with Play-Doh, practicing their writing, and using these special learning tools. Every smile, proud accomplishment, and moment of discovery is possible because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our little learners and helping create a classroom filled with creativity, exploration, and joyful learning. Your support is making a lasting difference in the lives of my kindergarten students, and we are so thankful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1775661767564,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-fun-for-kindergarten/10171837/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Fun for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10100773,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, my students received the materials needed to create their special end-of-year photo books and enjoy memorable celebration activities together.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite days of the entire school year is giving each child their completed photo book. It is such a joy to watch their excitement as they flip through the pages, pointing out pictures of themselves and their friends learning, growing, and having fun throughout the year. Their smiles are priceless as they relive special classroom moments and eagerly share their favorite photos with one another.\r\n\r\nThese photo books capture so much more than pictures. They tell the story of a year filled with learning to read, write, count, explore science, build friendships, and gain confidence. Each child now has a treasured keepsake to help them remember their kindergarten year for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour donations also helped us celebrate the end of the year with fun activities and special treats. The sidewalk chalk, leis, glow sticks, and other celebration items helped create joyful experiences that made our final days together even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us finish our kindergarten year with smiles, laughter, and wonderful memories. Your generosity made a lasting impact on every student in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1774477524941,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-our-kindergarten-year-in-photo/10100773/","projectTitle":"Capturing Our Kindergarten Year in Photos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"},{"teacherId":2908578,"projectId":10185884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom!\r\n\r\nToday I unboxed our Little Spot books and read our first story, A Little Spot of Happiness. It was the perfect way to talk about kindness and how we can help spark a little spot of happiness in others.\r\n\r\nMy students loved looking through the books, holding the feelings plushies, and making connections to their own emotions. These materials are already bringing fun, learning, and heart to our classroom as we practice empathy, self-control, friendship, and kindness.\r\n\r\nThis book set is the perfect way to end our kindergarten year and will also be such a special way to begin our next school year. These stories and hands-on resources will help my students continue building confidence, compassion, and important social-emotional skills while creating a caring and joyful classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe can't wait to read the next feeling book. Thank you for helping my kindergarteners grow into caring, thoughtful, and happy learners!","fullyFundedDate":1777978861769,"projectUrl":"project/little-spot-friends-sel-books-for-a-h/10185884/","projectTitle":"Little Spot & Friends: SEL Books for a Happy Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531606055020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bierman"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_51633","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":561,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":54,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":71.7,"schoolId":51633,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Willow Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Willow Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/iowa/cedar-rapids-community-school-district/coolidge-elementary-school/51633"}