{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Westergard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5744681,"projectId":10578132,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when we had one of our recent Fun Fridays. They loved the new connector toys, markers and squishy toys. It was great to see them working together and expressing their creativity. Two boys that were using the new connector toys almost didn't hear the clean up bell because they were deep in a conversation about their structure that they were working together to build.\r\nThey also LOVE the new bean bags in our class library. They are a big incentive to get the students to focus on their morning work so that they can share some time in the class library reading our seasonal books.\r\nThank you for being a part of their reading journey!","fullyFundedDate":1788572169703,"projectUrl":"project/class-library-and-art-station/10578132/","projectTitle":"Class Library and Art Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5744681_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534951816538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5744681"},{"teacherId":8107031,"projectId":10576755,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting my classroom with materials to create our Native American Projects. We created poster boards and dioramas representing 6 different Native American tribes. We also completed a watercolor project with Native American art on trees. We used the scissors, pens, clay, and watercolor paper for these projects. We used the display boards to present our materials on the Native Americans. My students have a greater understanding of native Americans now that they were able to complete these projects with the materials you supplied.","fullyFundedDate":1788567847140,"projectUrl":"project/native-american-projects/10576755/","projectTitle":"Native American Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107031"},{"teacherId":8106206,"projectId":10582751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our Pre-K classroom. Your support in funding our recent project has provided our students with autism access to brand-new, specialized learning materials that are already making a difference in our daily routine.\r\nChildren with autism often learn best when their senses are engaged and their environment feels predictable yet exciting. The items you funded will enhance student engagement and make learning truly fun. \r\nYour generosity helps to create an inclusive, supportive environment where our youngest learners can thrive, build confidence, and discover a love for school. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' futures.\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and compassion!","fullyFundedDate":1788789158706,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-materials-for-pre-k-aut/10582751/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging Materials for Pre-K Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Langley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8106206"},{"teacherId":3720169,"projectId":10431737,"letterContent":"Before leaving for their fall break, my students received all the supplies thanks to your generosity. The final gift was their own copy of Wonder. This was met with great excitement because my students had no idea that I had ordered the book. We're reading it at the end of each day, so you can imagine the excitement.\r\n\r\nI always want my students to develop a love of reading and giving each student their own copy of a book they are excited about was the perfect way to send them off on their fall break. Many have vowed to read Wonder during this week away from school and for those who are not quite ready for a more challenging text, they can continue reading along with me once we're back at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me bring these helpful tools into my classroom. I am grateful for your kindness and dedication to the work teachers do every day.","fullyFundedDate":1787185003807,"projectUrl":"project/starting-a-new-school-year-with-some-hel/10431737/","projectTitle":"Starting a New School Year with Some Helpful Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bemus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3720169_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698982565263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3720169"},{"teacherId":10405961,"projectId":10027769,"letterContent":"The impact iny classroom by removing barriers to learning and creating a more equitable, engaging and well-resourced environment.By supplying essential tools, the project has directly improved students independently and provided the nessasary materials for hands -on learning. Thank you so much for your support. Impact on students learning and engaging are increasing independence and self -sufficiency, Boosted morale and motivation, Enhanced hands on learning.Over all the project has moved the classroom from a mindset of scarcity to one of supporting a better classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768685555664,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-our-classroom-for-success/10027769/","projectTitle":"Stocking Our Classroom For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405961"},{"teacherId":10412911,"projectId":10042580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for adding love and resources to our classroom. We have benefited greatly from your generous donations. We just completed our own autobiography book that will be published for us to take home. The variety of vibrantly colored sharpie markers were used for our self-portraits. We have enjoyed using the cushions for our time gathered on the carpet and the fidget objects for when we just need some extra movement to stay focused during instruction. The magnetic sentence strips will be a great resource for us when do shared writing. We've had a blast using the playground equipment at recess. Your donations have really brought the love and resources to our classroom and we can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1768854398270,"projectUrl":"project/adding-love-and-resources-for-our-classr/10042580/","projectTitle":"Adding Love and Resources for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412911"},{"teacherId":10403484,"projectId":10016705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. Your kindness and support truly make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. Because of your contributions, we are able to create a more structured, engaging, and supportive environment where all students can thrive.\r\n\r\nThe privacy folders have been incredibly helpful during testing, allowing students to focus and do their best work without distractions. The bins have made a big impact on our classroom routines by limiting unnecessary transitions and helping students stay organized and efficient throughout the day. Additionally, the set of \"Who Was?\" books has been an essential part of our Living Museum project, giving students access to engaging biographies that sparked curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of historical figures.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and the positive impact it has had on our classroom. Your support not only enhances our learning environment but also helps our students feel more confident and excited about their learning. Thank you again for investing in our class and making a difference each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768620837781,"projectUrl":"project/miss-stoltzs-class-project/10016705/","projectTitle":"Miss Stoltz’s Class Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stoltz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403484"},{"teacherId":9368311,"projectId":9995026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our preschool special education classroom. Because of you, our students now have a new couch and a wonderful set of toy animals that are already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning and routines.\r\nThe couch has quickly become a favorite spot in our classroom. It provides a comfortable, welcoming space where students can relax, sit with peers, or take a calming break when they need support with self‑regulation and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768140657395,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-reading-and-sensory-corner-for/9995026/","projectTitle":"Preschool Reading and Sensory Corner for Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9368311_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699982663087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368311"},{"teacherId":5744681,"projectId":10045998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom activities! My students LOVE the new pillows for our classroom reading area. They have used our new markers several times already for class projects to jazz them up a bit. One of the projects was a math poster that they made in groups. They are also enjoying the new recess equipment and have been very responsible so far bringing it all back at the end of recess. Fingers crossed that they keep up those good habits!\r\n They were so excited to see the boxes as they arrived in our classroom and couldn't wait to help me open and unwrap all of our new goodies.\r\n We also use the magnetic sentence strips with our handwriting practice. We are taking on cursive this year and they have been very helpful. We use them during our intervention time with our word patterns as well.\r\n Thank you so much for your generosity and the support for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769126724901,"projectUrl":"project/library-art/10045998/","projectTitle":"Library & Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5744681_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534951816538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5744681"},{"teacherId":7721369,"projectId":10005513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing novels for my classroom.\r\n\r\nI have already read the first novel, Maniac Magee, with my students. They loved Maniac as well as the other characters. Some of my students even went to the school library and local library to find additional novels written by Jerry Spinelli.\r\n\r\nIn a world that feels too busy for students, too chaotic, and too noise, it is amazing to watch them develop a love of reading and a new love of characters.\r\n\r\nI am eagerly awaiting next year when we can continue to read the Unteachables.","fullyFundedDate":1768187307504,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-complex-literature/10005513/","projectTitle":"Exploring Complex Literature!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Busboom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7721369"},{"teacherId":9360927,"projectId":9995474,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed with new materials that are already making a meaningful impact on my preschoolers with autism. The addition of a laminator has been especially powerful, allowing me to quickly create durable visual supports, schedules, communication boards, and adapted materials that my students rely on every day. These visuals help provide structure, increase independence, and reduce frustration, making it easier for students to understand expectations and actively participate in their learning.\r\nThe new hands-on materials have significantly increased student engagement and opportunities for meaningful play. The magnet-based sets, including community workers, alien creations, trucks, and the car ramp, have encouraged imaginative play, language development, and social interaction. Students are beginning to engage more with peers, take turns, and use more expressive language as they build and create together. These types of play experiences are critical for developing communication and social skills in young learners with autism.\r\nThe light table materials, including sorters and a ten frame, have brought an exciting, multi-sensory component to both math and exploratory learning. Students are more motivated to sort, count, and explore concepts such as number recognition and one-to-one correspondence. The visual and sensory elements of the light table help sustain attention and make abstract concepts more concrete and accessible.\r\nAdditionally, having an ample supply of glue has allowed students to fully participate in art and structured learning activities without interruption. This simple but essential material supports fine motor development, creativity, and task completion, all of which are important areas of growth for my students.\r\nOverall, this classroom refresh has created a more structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of my students. Your support has directly contributed to increased independence, communication, and active participation across all areas of learning. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768146759887,"projectUrl":"project/refreshing-our-preschool-classroom-for-l/9995474/","projectTitle":"Refreshing Our Preschool Classroom for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sabrina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360927"},{"teacherId":9132574,"projectId":9989153,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a dedicated reading corner that has quickly become a favorite space for my preschoolers with autism. The addition of the couch and chair has created a calm, inviting environment where students feel comfortable and safe. Many of my students, who previously struggled to engage in group or independent reading activities, are now choosing to spend time in this space looking at books, sitting with peers, or participating in small group instruction. The structure and coziness of the area have helped reduce sensory overwhelm and increased students' ability to focus.\r\n\r\nThe new books have had a meaningful impact on students' early literacy development. Students are showing increased interest in stories, turning pages, pointing to pictures, and engaging more during read-alouds. For some students, this has been an important step in building attention, joint engagement, and understanding that books carry meaning. I have also seen growth in vocabulary and communication, as students are more motivated to label pictures, request books, and interact during reading activities.\r\n\r\nThe liquid watercolor materials have added an exciting, hands-on component to our literacy instruction. Students are now able to respond to stories through art by painting characters, settings, and key events. This has been especially impactful for students with limited verbal skills, as it gives them another way to express comprehension and creativity. The sensory experience of painting has also increased engagement and participation, making literacy activities more accessible and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has helped create a supportive, engaging learning environment that meets the diverse needs of my students. Your generosity has not only enhanced our classroom space, but has also supported growth in literacy, communication, and social-emotional skills. 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