{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Westergard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9132574,"projectId":10571044,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our preschool special education classroom now has valuable tools that help us create a more organized, engaging, and accessible learning environment for our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nThe binding machine, paper cutter, and stapler have made it easier to create individualized learning materials, visual supports, communication boards, and hands-on activities tailored to each student's unique needs. These resources are especially important in special education, where students often require adapted materials and repeated opportunities to practice essential skills. The storage drawers help keep these materials organized and readily available, allowing us to maximize valuable instructional time.\r\n\r\nOur new circle time center and stool have helped create a more structured and inviting learning space where students can participate in daily routines, develop communication skills, and practice important social and early academic skills. The microwave also supports our everyday classroom routines.\r\n\r\nAlthough some of these items may seem like simple classroom supplies, their impact is significant. They allow us to spend less time preparing and organizing materials and more time providing meaningful, individualized instruction. Most importantly, they help us create opportunities for every child to participate, build independence, and experience success.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and investment in our little learners. Your generosity will continue to make a difference in our classroom for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1788644269730,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-little-learners-to-explore-g/10571044/","projectTitle":"Tools for Little Learners to Explore & Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Megan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9132574"},{"teacherId":9360927,"projectId":10574856,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, our self-contained Pre-K classroom is buzzing with new energy, exploration, and joy!\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the children's eyes lit up with absolute excitement. Unboxing the gifts felt like the ultimate holiday morning in our classroom. As each item was revealed, cheers and gasps filled the room—they could hardly wait to dive in and start playing.\r\n\r\nYour gift has transformed several areas of our classroom:\r\n\r\nLiteracy and Math Centers: The new literacy toys, games, and math games have completely elevated our center time. The children are building foundational phonics, letter recognition, and early numeracy skills through hands-on play. It has turned our centers into high-engagement hubs where learning happens naturally.\r\n\r\nCreative Expression & Fine Motor Skills: The LCD writing tablets have been a massive hit for practicing letter formations without the mess of paper, while the magnetic blocks and car rolling ramp have sparked wonderful conversations about engineering, gravity, and spatial awareness.\r\n\r\nInclusive Classroom Management: The carpet paw print spot markers have been an absolute game-changer for our self-contained classroom. They provide clear, visual boundaries that help our students independently transition,line up, and find their spots on the rug with confidence.\r\n\r\nIn a self-contained Pre-K setting, having tools that cater to diverse learning styles and sensory needs is everything. You didn't just fund supplies; you provided experiences that foster independence, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our little learners and making such a profound impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1788646506474,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-grow/10574856/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn & Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sabrina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360927"},{"teacherId":8146991,"projectId":10603314,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our speech and language students at Westergard Elementary School! My students were so excited to help me open boxes and happily exclaimed when they saw new books, cushions, book bins, and sound manipulatives for our class. \r\n\r\nAll students have been enjoying the seat cushions in our classroom, especially the younger students who benefit from more height at the table. Every student has commented on how much more comfortable they are in my classroom. \r\n\r\nIn addition, my younger students are enjoying their new books and book bins. These books are visually engaging and are a better fit for young readers. We enjoy using these books and our new magnetic letters to find speech sounds in literacy. \r\n\r\nI can't thank you again for your donations. Having these materials will impact my speech and language students for many future years. I'm so lucky that I was granted these materials and will forever be grateful. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1788802506249,"projectUrl":"project/learning-speech-and-language-through-lit/10603314/","projectTitle":"Learning Speech and Language Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8146991"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54675","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":466,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":58,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.7,"schoolId":54675,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George Westergard Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George Westergard Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/george-westergard-elementary-school/54675"}