{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frances E Willard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7124345,"projectId":9720019,"letterContent":"The shift from printing daily worksheets to using primary-ruled composition books has been a monumental step forward for our classroom's literacy program. In first grade, the physical act of writing is a major developmental hurdle. When students were using wide-ruled paper, they struggled to understand the \"architecture\" of a letter, where the tail of a 'g' should hang or where the head of a 't' should reach. These specialized primary lines provide the essential visual scaffolding my students need. The impact is visible in their penmanship; their letters are more consistent, their spacing has improved, and their frustration levels have plummeted now that they have the correct \"road map\" for their pencils.\r\n\r\nBeyond the mechanics of writing, these notebooks have had a profound impact on my students' organizational skills and academic pride. Previously, my students' work was scattered across various printed sheets, making it difficult for them to see the connection between Monday's lesson and Friday's progress. Now, every single word, sentence, and story is housed in one dedicated space. This creates a powerful chronological portfolio of their learning. When a student flips back to the first page and compares it to their current work, they see tangible evidence of their own growth. This builds an incredible sense of \"writer's identity\" and self-efficacy that a loose-leaf folder simply cannot provide.\r\n\r\nFinally, this project has reclaimed invaluable instructional time. I am no longer spending hours at the copy machine printing lined paper each day, which means I can spend more time planning engaging lessons and working one-on-one with my emerging writers. You have provided my students with a professional, organized tool that tells them their words are important and worth keeping. Your generosity hasn't just given us notebooks; it has given my first graders a permanent place to find their voices and document their journey toward becoming confident, fluent writers.","fullyFundedDate":1758241978379,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-write-with-the-right-lines/9720019/","projectTitle":"Learning to Write With The Right Lines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nealis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7124345_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x566,y475&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631025338756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsnealis"},{"teacherId":7124345,"projectId":9330667,"letterContent":"The impact of having a full set of high-quality headphones has been a total \"game-changer\" for our daily instructional block. While our district-provided Chromebooks are powerful tools, they only reach their full potential when students can actually hear the lessons. By providing each student with their own reliable pair of headphones, you have created a focused \"audio bubble\" for every child. This allows our individualized intervention programs to run seamlessly; while one student is working on letter sounds, another can be practicing advanced phonics or listening to a digital story, all without the distraction of overlapping noise.\r\n\r\nThe most significant impact has been on the dignity and equity within our room. In the past, students often brought in fragile, low-quality headphones that would break after just a few uses or, worse, snap off inside the computer ports. This created a cycle of frustration where some students had access to their programs while others sat in silence. By ensuring that every student has the exact same high-quality pair, you have leveled the playing field. No child feels \"less than\" because of a broken accessory, and I no longer have to stop instruction to troubleshoot technical failures.\r\n\r\nFinally, these headphones have transformed our standardized testing environment. Testing can be an anxious time for first graders, but having a comfortable, working pair of headphones allows them to hear instructions clearly and focus entirely on showing what they know. This project has given my students the gift of concentration and privacy, allowing them to follow their own unique academic pathways with confidence. Your generosity has ensured that my students' success is determined by their hard work, not by the quality of their equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1756239570186,"projectUrl":"project/hearing-into-digital-inventions-and-test/9330667/","projectTitle":"Hearing into Digital Inventions and Testing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nealis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7124345_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x566,y475&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631025338756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsnealis"},{"teacherId":7124345,"projectId":9330634,"letterContent":"The introduction of flexible seating, specifically wobble chairs, creates an immediate and profound shift in the classroom dynamic. In a traditional setting, a First Grader who needs to move often spends a significant amount of \"brain power\" just trying to keep their body still in a hard plastic chair. This creates a cognitive drain; they are so focused on sitting \"correctly\" that they have less energy left for phonics or math. By providing these chairs, you are removing that physical barrier. The impact is a classroom where movement is normalized, allowing students to self-regulate their sensory needs without ever having to leave their workspace or stop their task.\r\n\r\nUltimately, this project changes the \"vibe\" of the room from one of restriction to one of active learning. You'll find that when students are physically comfortable and their sensory needs are met, the frequency of interruptions decreases and the joy of discovery increases. These chairs don't just support their bodies; they support their transition into becoming confident, focused scholars who know exactly what they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746813212566,"projectUrl":"project/wiggling-in-1st-grade/9330634/","projectTitle":"Wiggling in 1st Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nealis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7124345_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x566,y475&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631025338756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsnealis"},{"teacherId":5564114,"projectId":9986148,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, operating the art room is so much smoother. It's shocking how such small things can make such a big difference.\r\n\r\nCleanup after a messy project is so much more efficient with wipes as we cannot use the sinks. Additionally, the very little ones who come to art so hungry in the afternoon can focus better with a little snack in their bellies.\r\n\r\nWhen time is so limited already, cleaning hands and addressing basic needs can really take up time. But with the right tools, they don't have to and we can get back to making beautiful things!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1768430242334,"projectUrl":"project/more-classroom-essentials/9986148/","projectTitle":"More Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. de Sousa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564114_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550086094899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5564114"},{"teacherId":9452209,"projectId":9574884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our project! We use our portable whiteboard easel every single day! From anchor charts to magnets, we are anchoring student learning and engagement with science and reading. \r\n\r\nWe just finished up our science unit on the importance of plants to animals and the environment. We also completed our reading unit on fossils and paleontology. Students wrote compelling narratives about finding their very own fossil! \r\n\r\nThis contribution to our classroom has helped students in their journey of learning and has made a true impact. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757986731220,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stem-literacy-to-life-interact/9574884/","projectTitle":"Bringing STEM Literacy to Life: Interactive Whiteboards & Anchor Charts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bizzoco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9452209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706660039432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9452209"},{"teacherId":9075780,"projectId":9325223,"letterContent":"My students and I can not thank you enough for your generous and donation of the Epson Supertank Color Printer to our classroom. Using this printer has been exciting and expansive to my students educational program. We use it almost daily. \r\n Using color printing, with the gel pens, plastic sleeves to write on and colorful paper enhances our writing skills, seasonal crafts and MOST importantly has helped us to create realistic and vivid communication symbols (called mands) My low-verbal & non-verbal students are benefitting greatly from this. It empowers their communication as many Autistic students are visual learners. We have even printed their pictures to label their cubbies and materials. They love it. Printing in color was previously unavailable to us in our school due to costs and having this now available is a true blessing. Thank you to all of our donors & the Humble Hearts Foundation for making this happen for my students! We'll make the best of this opportunity for learning that you have given. We are currently creating beautiful holiday mandalas for our parents which we were able to print on the the cardstock paper you donated. You have truly colored our world with your generosity. I'll be sure to pay this forward. We wish you a very happy holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1753205115248,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/9325223/","projectTitle":"Color Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9075780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687290361619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9075780"},{"teacherId":5564114,"projectId":9608952,"letterContent":"What a difference a little snack makes.\r\n\r\nThe biggest impact your donation has made on my classroom is the ease of teaching kindergarten. Their lunch is at 11 am. By the time I see them at 2 their tummies are already starting to rumble and their focus is not all there. Having some handy snacks to pass out has really helped with their transition into class, settling down, and putting something in their belly helps them focus better on our lesson and their work. \r\n\r\nAnd in terms of wipes, WOW! The art room can be a bit messy. We try to control it, but it can still get messy sometimes. Using the sink is chaos! Having wipes available for students when they need to just get some gunk off their hands really helps to minimize chaos which can quickly get out of control.\r\n\r\nThank you so much. It's the little details that really make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755635945837,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-musts/9608952/","projectTitle":"Classroom Musts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. de Sousa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564114_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550086094899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5564114"},{"teacherId":6564924,"projectId":9484625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our new resources! Our students have some big emotional and social needs. The fidgets that you donated are fantastic resources for our students to utilize to help manage their big emotions. The calm strips are a great addition to our classroom while being the least intrusive to instruction. Also the coping skills game is a fun and interactive way to learn these important future skills!\r\nAdditionally, the cleaning supplies that you donated have been very helpful with keeping our students healthy and strong for the start of their new school year. We cannot thank you enough for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1753368992335,"projectUrl":"project/a-gold-star-school-year/9484625/","projectTitle":"A Gold Star School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erfle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6564924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691000130380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6564924"},{"teacherId":7124345,"projectId":9343260,"letterContent":"The impact of this project has been immediate and stabilizing, transforming the final stretch of our school year from a time of \"making do\" into a time of focused productivity. In a high-need classroom, the depletion of basic supplies often creates a subtle barrier to learning. By replenishing our copy paper, you have restored the vital link between classroom instruction and home practice. I am once again able to provide students with the differentiated packets and hands-on worksheets they need to master first-grade standards, ensuring that our academic momentum doesn't stall simply because the printer is empty.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of the individual pencil boxes has had a profound effect on our classroom culture and management. Before this project, supplies were often scattered or damaged, leading to frustration and lost instructional time. Now, each student takes immense pride in their own \"toolkit.\" This has taught them invaluable lessons in responsibility and organization. Instead of pencils ending up broken on the floor, they are tucked away safely, teaching my first graders that their tools are precious and worth caring for.\r\n\r\nUltimately, the greatest impact is the sense of dignity and equity your gift provided. My students no longer have to worry about whether they will have the paper or pencils required to participate in a lesson. They can walk into the classroom knowing they have everything they need to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1753284419485,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-paper-glue-oh-my/9343260/","projectTitle":"Crayons, Paper, Glue OH My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nealis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7124345_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x566,y475&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631025338756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsnealis"},{"teacherId":4360734,"projectId":9506274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Your donations provided my students with brand new headphones and storage bags. In my classroom, my students use their Chromebook on a daily basis. I have Google Classroom set up which allows my students an easy way to get to the websites they need such as online libraries where they can read books for enjoyment. We also use Lexia and Imagine Math which are intervention programs. Both of these programs give my students individualized lessons on skills they need to work on. The headphones help to alleviate noise in the classroom and keep my students focused on their work. My students were excited to get colorful and comfortable headphones that fit them perfectly. I love having the storage bags because not only do they keep the headphones from getting damaged but they can store them neatly in their cubbies. I am excited that these headphones will give my students opportunities to complete assignments and not worry about distractions while they work.","fullyFundedDate":1755118703594,"projectUrl":"project/listening-to-learn/9506274/","projectTitle":"Listening to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristyn Yost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4360734_orig.jpg?crop=1204,1204,x37,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722574008008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristynyost"},{"teacherId":7124345,"projectId":9330616,"letterContent":"This printer and supplies has helped my classroom access many different things! First I am able to upgrade decorations around the classroom! Next, I'm able to supply my students with weekly homework packets, a newsletter for the parents and everyday worksheets. Lastly, without this resource in my classroom I would have to spend most of my prep time waiting to use the busy school copier. Along with being limited to the amount of copies that are allowed to be made. My classroom is very fortunate to have donors like you to help!","fullyFundedDate":1746751080903,"projectUrl":"project/printing-into-2025/9330616/","projectTitle":"Printing into 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nealis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7124345_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x566,y475&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631025338756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsnealis"},{"teacherId":9452209,"projectId":9137881,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones for my students. Because of your kindness, every student in my classroom now has access to high-quality headphones that allow them to fully engage with our online learning tools and digital curriculum. Your support has made a direct and meaningful impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have greatly improved focus and reduced distractions during lessons. My students can now participate in interactive activities and individualized learning platforms without interruption. It has made a world of difference for learners who need quiet, personal audio support to thrive. Your generosity has not only provided essential technology, but it has also shown my students that there are people who care about their education and success. Thank you for being a part of their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1741373283898,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-with-headphones/9137881/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning with Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bizzoco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9452209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706660039432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9452209"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90842","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":378,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":28,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.2,"schoolId":90842,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frances E Willard Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Frances E Willard Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/frances-e-willard-elementary-school/90842"}