{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Daniel Webster Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9811809,"projectId":10050312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donations have truly made a meaningful difference in our daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe are using the headphones and the motivational privacy folders every day, especially during our state testing. They have helped my students stay focused, feel more confident, and remain motivated while working independently. It has been wonderful to see how these simple tools create a calmer and more productive environment.\r\n\r\nThe book stands have also transformed our classroom library. They have helped us organize our space in a more visually appealing way, and my students love using them to showcase their favorite books each week. It has encouraged more students to explore new titles and share recommendations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOur cardboard cutter has quickly become a star tool in our classroom! We've been using it during art projects, allowing students to safely and creatively bring their ideas to life. It has opened the door to more hands-on and engaging activities.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They were especially thrilled with the headphones and couldn't wait to use them. There was a real sense of pride and gratitude in the room as they realized these resources were just for them.\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and supporting our students. Your kindness is helping us grow every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1774465292582,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-testing-environment-for/10050312/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Testing Environment for Third-graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodrigo Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811809_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1242&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733982499946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811809"},{"teacherId":9328510,"projectId":10135766,"letterContent":"These new books have helped my students grow as readers by building skills like making connections, understanding characters, and thinking more deeply about what they read. The engaging, high-interest texts make learning these skills feel natural and exciting.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now active and joyful. Students choose books they're interested in, share recommendations, and look forward to reading time each day.\r\n\r\nSome previously reluctant readers are now excited to participate—asking to take books home and talking about their favorite stories. Thanks to these books, students are gaining confidence and discovering a genuine love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1774315613387,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-reading/10135766/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Iñaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9328510_orig.jpg?crop=274,274,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697081338722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9328510"},{"teacherId":9811809,"projectId":10006197,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making this project possible. The materials have been a great success in my classroom, and the students truly appreciate them. Seeing their faces full of enthusiasm, interest, and curiosity for new content through these materials is what makes education meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe lined paper has been useful for a wide variety of classroom projects, including writing, math, and science. The flower cushions have brightened up our classroom and made it look beautiful. However, the real stars have been the microscopes and magnifying glasses. We have used them to observe different materials in class and see what they look like under the microscope, and then we drew what we observed.\r\n\r\nFinally, we observed different animal cells under the microscope to connect with our \"Heredity and Traits\" unit. We still have our DNA kits to use, which we will incorporate into upcoming lessons.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your support and for helping bring these types of materials into my classroom. They make lessons much more engaging and capture my students' attention, interest, and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770166301405,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-heredity-and-traits-through-ha/10006197/","projectTitle":"Exploring Heredity and Traits Through Hands-on STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodrigo Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811809_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1242&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733982499946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811809"},{"teacherId":9328510,"projectId":9935235,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought so much joy and learning to our classroom! Students are using the board games during small group time to build skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and communication.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the games, they were immediately excited and eager to play. It was wonderful to see their engagement and collaboration right away.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using the games in centers and even begin creating our own board games to deepen learning. Thank you for making learning fun and meaningful for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1767041508473,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-critical-thinking-and-collabora/9935235/","projectTitle":"Boosting Critical Thinking and Collaboration With Classroom Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Iñaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9328510_orig.jpg?crop=274,274,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697081338722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9328510"},{"teacherId":38010,"projectId":10135207,"letterContent":"Thanks again for funding this proposal. They wanted to read everything right away so we could get our thank you package out quickly. These kids love having books read to them and the fact that they picked out all these books makes it even more special. For the most part they LOVED all them all. But most of them didn't care for the Legend of Sutro Tower as much as they thought they would. A few kids got a kick out of it, but they were hoping it was a real legend - not the fantasy which it was. They also felt let down by the illustrations inside the book because they thought the cover illustration was amazing. I used it as a teaching moment - explaining that even grown-ups don't love every book they read because everyone has their own opinion, so now they're all pumped up. Coincidentally we are writing imaginative narrative fantasy stories during our writing block this month, so they are super critical. I bet they think they could have done a better job. It's actually pretty funny. I love it.","fullyFundedDate":1773078178440,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-connect-our-classroom-to-our/10135207/","projectTitle":"Books That Connect Our Classroom to Our City","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450225924447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronrusso"},{"teacherId":6365972,"projectId":10046976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Renewing Our Classroom Library: A Fresh, Organized Space for Our Readers.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom library has become a much more welcoming and organized space where students can easily find books that interest them. The new bins and book displays help students see the covers clearly and explore different genres, making it easier for them to discover new stories and authors.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, and we reorganized the library together, the students were incredibly excited. Many of them immediately began browsing through the shelves, picking up books they had never noticed before. One of my favorite moments was during our independent reading time when several students proudly shared the new books they had chosen and explained why they were excited to read them.\r\n\r\nThese new resources are helping us build stronger reading habits in our classroom. Students use the library every day for independent reading, book talks, and small-group activities. Our next steps are to continue encouraging students to explore different genres, recommend books to classmates, and grow their identities as confident readers. Thanks to your support, our classroom library has become a vibrant space that inspires curiosity, choice, and a love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1770657456627,"projectUrl":"project/renewing-our-classroom-librarya-fresh/10046976/","projectTitle":"Renewing Our Classroom Library:A Fresh, Organized Space for Our Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6365972_orig.png?crop=469,469,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636346495647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/peacemakers2021"},{"teacherId":6365972,"projectId":10046948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Building Bright Minds Through Hands-On STEAM.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have access to materials that allow them to explore science, engineering, and problem-solving in a much more meaningful and engaging way. Instead of only reading about concepts, students can now build, experiment, test ideas, and learn through hands-on discovery.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the classroom was incredible. Students were eager to explore everything and immediately began asking questions and sharing ideas. We have already started using the materials during our STEAM time, where students work in teams to design, build, and improve their projects. One of our favorite moments was watching students collaborate while testing their ideas, learning from mistakes, and celebrating when something finally worked.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping students develop important skills such as creativity, collaboration, and perseverance. Our next steps are to continue using these materials for new design challenges and engineering projects where students will plan, build, test, and improve their creations. Thanks to your support, my students are not only learning about STEAM, but they are also experiencing it.","fullyFundedDate":1770149756440,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-through-hands-on-s/10046948/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds Through Hands-On STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6365972_orig.png?crop=469,469,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636346495647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/peacemakers2021"},{"teacherId":6365972,"projectId":9762290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Building Community with a Peace Corner, Games, Sports, and Music.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nOur Peace Corner has quickly become a special place in our classroom. It provides students with a safe, welcoming space to take a moment to calm down, reflect, and reset before returning to learning. The games, sports equipment, and music have helped students practice important social and emotional skills such as cooperation, patience, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors may use technology or tools for relaxation and focus at home, but in a classroom setting, these resources play a powerful role in helping students regulate their emotions and stay engaged in learning. When students feel calm and supported, they are better able to concentrate, collaborate with classmates, and participate positively in class activities.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students the most is having a space that truly belongs to them. They enjoy choosing a quiet activity, listening to calming music, or playing a short game with a classmate to reconnect and reset. It has become a positive routine that helps them return to their work ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is becoming not just a place to learn academic skills, but also a place where students learn how to care for themselves and for each other.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a stronger and more supportive classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1766713857594,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-with-a-peace-corner/9762290/","projectTitle":"Building Community with a Peace Corner, Games, Sports, and Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6365972_orig.png?crop=469,469,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636346495647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/peacemakers2021"},{"teacherId":38010,"projectId":9940651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library. Because of you, my students will see themselves—and others—reflected in powerful stories that celebrate perseverance, creativity, culture, and courage.\r\n\r\nI was so excited to add a book about Mae Jemison to inspire my young scientists to dream big and reach for the stars. As well as books about Ruth Asawa and Vincent Van Gogh to help them explore art, creativity, and the power of self-expression.\r\n\r\nYour gift also brings important historical and cultural perspectives into our classroom through An American Story (about slavery), My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story (about internment camps) and There Was a Party for Langston (honoring African American poet Langston Hughes). These books sparked meaningful conversations about identity, resilience, and justice - especially during Black History Month.\r\n\r\nWe also loved to laugh and learn with The Big Cheese, The Coach Potato and the ever-popular Day the Crayons Quit which have inspired creativity and lively classroom discussions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have access to stories that encourage them to dream boldly, think critically, and celebrate the rich diversity of our world. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in our readers. Your support truly makes a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1766089818039,"projectUrl":"project/bring-stories-art-and-inspiration-to-o/9940651/","projectTitle":"Bring Stories, Art, and Inspiration to Our Second Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450225924447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronrusso"},{"teacherId":38010,"projectId":9890524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this proposal. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nIt's been incredible to see how enthusiastic the students are about cooking—and, of course, tasting—the dishes we make together. This year, we're celebrating the diverse cultures represented in our class through food. We began with lumpia to honor our Filipino students, and they were a huge hit—especially with the sweet chili dipping sauce they smothered them in!\r\n\r\nNext, our Latinx students are excited to share taquitos with the class. A fun theme seems to be emerging—rolled, fried favorites! Vietnamese imperial rolls may be next on our culinary journey.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us create such joyful, meaningful experiences—along with many happy memories and full bellies.","fullyFundedDate":1764855892158,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-cultures-through-cooking/9890524/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Cultures Through Cooking with an Air Fryer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp38010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450225924447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ronrusso"},{"teacherId":10247497,"projectId":9835330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our class prize box. Yesterday, I was able to show the class all the donations and they are very eager to work towards earning them. For instance, in the beginning of the year I had bought fidget spinners for our class prize box, but they were in high demand so I ran out of them very quickly. When the class saw that more fidget spinners were donated they were extremely excited and motivated.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we were able to discuss how many points each item should be worth based on how many people wanted them and how many I had available. This was a great way to introduce a little concept of supply and demand!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your contributions, it is great to be able to reward good behavior and homework completion!","fullyFundedDate":1770755734586,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-treats-for-terrific-behavio/9835330/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Treats for Terrific Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10247497_orig.png?crop=1056,1056,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760568228147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10247497"},{"teacherId":9328510,"projectId":9743594,"letterContent":"Our new Spanish books have made a big difference for our 4th and 5th graders in SIP.\r\n\r\nThese books help us work on vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Students practice identifying the main idea, making predictions, and using context clues to understand new words. 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