{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary M Walsh Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9530753,"projectId":10271019,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with a color printer. Your generosity has already made a positive impact on my students. The ability to create colorful learning materials, visual supports, and engaging activities has helped make lessons more accessible and exciting for all learners.\r\n\r\nMy students love seeing their work displayed in vibrant color, and it has boosted their confidence and pride in their accomplishments. In our inclusion classroom, where students have diverse learning needs, these resources help ensure that every child feels successful, included, and motivated to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where all children can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1779027801158,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-in-full-color/10271019/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities in Full Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. R Moorhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9530753_orig.jpg?crop=635,635,x11,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715089427558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9530753"},{"teacherId":8811651,"projectId":10118144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of the water bottles and the stickers and markers to decorate them with! Every single student at Walsh received their very own water bottle at Field Day and were able to decorate them however the wanted and then took them home to keep.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they got to this station and loved how cute all of the stickers were! Some students chose to decorate them using sharpies to create their own drawings and designs. Some 5th graders also used them as yearbooks and had all of their friends and teachers sign them!\r\n\r\nThese water bottles were a fun and practical addition to our Field Day this year and we appreciate you making it a possibility!","fullyFundedDate":1772804158441,"projectUrl":"project/field-day-memories/10118144/","projectTitle":"Field Day Memories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacques","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8811651_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683057708210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8811651"},{"teacherId":9209886,"projectId":10166742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the donations. Your continued support of my classroom is so wonderful and without it the students would not be as engaged in their learning. They love knowing someone special cares about their successes. The students had the best time building habitats out of the beautiful materials and supplies provided with the donations. It was a fun and messy day. They have been researching like crazy about how each habitat should looked and how the animals they picked would live and survive in the habitat. They even made 3D animals replicas out of clay to go in the habitats. I think they really did an amazing job. \r\nThe students are so excited to show off their hard work during our showcase next week.","fullyFundedDate":1777992121207,"projectUrl":"project/three-dimensional-animal-habitats/10166742/","projectTitle":"Three Dimensional Animal Habitats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolduc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9209886_orig.jpg?crop=1814,1814,x1263,y873&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692668363753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9209886"},{"teacherId":7059002,"projectId":9921120,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to engaging alphabet tubs that have quickly become one of the most popular literacy resources in our classroom. The excitement was immediate when students first explored the tubs. They eagerly picked up the miniatures, identified objects they recognized, and began making connections between letters and sounds. Hearing students proudly say things like, \"Apple starts with A!\" and \"Yo-yo starts with Y!\" showed just how meaningful these hands-on experiences are for developing early literacy skills.\r\n\r\nWe use the alphabet tubs during small group instruction, literacy centers, and independent exploration. Students sort objects by beginning sounds, match miniatures to uppercase and lowercase letters, play memory and vocabulary games, and work collaboratively to discuss and compare objects. The concrete materials help make abstract concepts more accessible, especially for our young learners who benefit from touching, seeing, and manipulating objects as they learn. The hard-to-find miniatures, such as the igloo, X-ray, quilt, and yo-yo, have sparked wonderful conversations and expanded students' vocabulary in authentic ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are building stronger letter-sound knowledge, vocabulary, and confidence as emerging readers and writers. As we continue our literacy journey, we will use these resources to deepen phonics instruction, strengthen oral language skills, and encourage students to make meaningful connections between spoken and written language. Thank you for helping create joyful learning experiences that will have a lasting impact on our classroom and our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1765722357907,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-adventures-hands-on-learning-f/9921120/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Adventures: Hands-On Learning for Every Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Traks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7059002_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y363&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598367004350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7059002"},{"teacherId":5775726,"projectId":10089115,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom technology project and helping ensure my students can continue learning without interruption.\r\n\r\nTwo of the most frequently used and most often broken items in our classroom are computer mice and headphones. With daily use, these tools naturally wear out or stop working over time, and it can be difficult for students to continue their learning when they are missing them. Your support helps us quickly replace these essentials so students can stay focused and engaged instead of waiting for working equipment.\r\n\r\nMy students are truly grateful for your generosity. Knowing they have reliable access to the tools they need helps them feel prepared, supported, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and ensuring my students have what they need to succeed throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1772033966264,"projectUrl":"project/technology-restock-to-finish-the-school/10089115/","projectTitle":"Technology Restock to Finish the School Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oleksak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5775726_orig.jpg?crop=2933,2933,x50,y1068&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683053189535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannon-oleksak"},{"teacherId":5775726,"projectId":9972142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Lunar New Year care project and helping my students begin the new year feeling supported, confident, and cared for. Your kindness is providing more than basic supplies. It is giving students comfort, reassurance, and a stronger sense of readiness each day they come to school.\r\n\r\nMany of these items will be used regularly in our classroom and shared with students whenever they need them. Simple things such as toothbrushes, combs, lip balm, snacks, hair ties, and hygiene supplies can make a meaningful difference in a child's day. For some of my students, especially girls beginning puberty and experiencing their first periods, having access to personal care items helps them feel more comfortable, prepared, and less anxious during the school day.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about my students and their well-being. Knowing these supplies are available helps students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity is helping them start the new year with dignity, comfort, and encouragement they will truly remember.","fullyFundedDate":1767406946531,"projectUrl":"project/starting-fresh-for-lunar-new-year/9972142/","projectTitle":"Starting Fresh for Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oleksak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5775726_orig.jpg?crop=2933,2933,x50,y1068&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683053189535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannon-oleksak"},{"teacherId":503206,"projectId":10271119,"letterContent":"As the school year comes to a close, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generosity in supporting our classroom project. Your donation has made a meaningful difference for my 4th grade inclusion classroom, where students of all abilities learn and grow together each day.\r\n\r\nThe final months of the school year can be especially challenging. Students are working hard to stay focused and motivated while also managing end-of-year emotions and fatigue. Your support has helped provide the tools and motivation needed to keep learning engaging and meaningful during this important time. Small incentives and meaningful classroom supports have gone a long way in reinforcing positive behavior, celebrating effort, and building confidence.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your contribution has helped strengthen our classroom community. Students feel recognized and supported, and that sense of encouragement carries over into their academic work and interactions with one another. For many of them, these positive experiences are shaping how they see themselves as learners.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you for believing in our classroom. Your kindness has not only supported learning—it has helped create joy, motivation, and a sense of belonging during the final stretch of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1779221597031,"projectUrl":"project/the-final-stretch-classroom-supplies/10271119/","projectTitle":"The Final Stretch Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupont","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp503206_orig.jpg?crop=1821,1821,x0,y297&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711553524966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa"},{"teacherId":5775726,"projectId":9971937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping provide comfort, care, and emotional support for my students. Your generosity means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are still learning how to manage big emotions such as stress, frustration, and worry. Having comforting items they can use both at school and at home will make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. Simple things like warm socks, lotion, and calming tools may seem small, but to a child, they provide reassurance, security, and a reminder that someone cares about them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for showing them compassion beyond the classroom walls. Your generosity is creating a lasting impact that they will truly remember.","fullyFundedDate":1767408835585,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-calm/9971937/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oleksak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5775726_orig.jpg?crop=2933,2933,x50,y1068&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683053189535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannon-oleksak"},{"teacherId":5775726,"projectId":9971155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Chinese New Year project and helping bring this special experience to our students. Your generosity is allowing them to explore the traditions, symbols, and meaning behind this important celebration in a way that feels exciting and memorable.\r\n\r\nMy students are incredibly thankful for this opportunity. As they learn about lanterns, dragons, zodiac animals, and themes of luck, happiness, and new beginnings, they are building a deeper understanding of cultures and traditions beyond their own.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this project is creating and wearing their own Chinese New Year T-shirts. This shared activity allows students to express their ideas, work side by side, and feel proud to celebrate together as one school community.\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement as they learn, create, and connect with one another reminds me how powerful these experiences can be. Thank you for believing in my students and making this joyful opportunity possible. Your kindness will leave a lasting impact on our classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1767406947296,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-chinese-new-year-through/9971155/","projectTitle":"Learning About Chinese New Year Through Shared Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oleksak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5775726_orig.jpg?crop=2933,2933,x50,y1068&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683053189535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannon-oleksak"},{"teacherId":4516321,"projectId":10165786,"letterContent":"The students were incredibly excited to explore a wide range of materials that allowed them to design and construct their own habitats. This hands-on project provided an excellent opportunity for deep research into the various factors that contribute to an animal's survival and overall well-being within its environment. \r\n\r\nAs part of this experience, the students took a field trip to a local zoo, where they engaged in critical discussions about the ethics of keeping animals in captivity. This visit sparked thoughtful debates and diverse opinions among the students, enriching their understanding of animal welfare and conservation.\r\n\r\nThe success of this project-based learning initiative was made possible by the generous donations from our community, which provided the necessary resources and materials. These contributions played a crucial role in fostering the students' creativity and enhancing their learning experience as they embarked on this meaningful exploration of habitats. Overall, the project not only educated the students about ecological systems but also encouraged them to think critically about animal rights and conservation efforts.","fullyFundedDate":1774312439145,"projectUrl":"project/zoo-or-sanctuary-how-do-animals-thrive/10165786/","projectTitle":"Zoo or Sanctuary? How Do Animals Thrive in Their Habitats?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stuart-Wonderlie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4516321_orig.jpg?crop=1428,1428,x1020,y301&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668352423873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wonderlie"},{"teacherId":9209886,"projectId":10149025,"letterContent":"I am so excited and the students were so surprised with the stuffed animals to match the characters in the One and Only Ivan. We are over halfway through our novel study and the students are so engaged. They are learning so much about Ivan and the struggles he faced living in a domain unlike his natural habitat. \r\nThis has led to many opinions from young second graders that animals do best in their natural habitats. The knowledge they are gaining is allowing them to write opinion pieces to match how they feel about animals. They are also going to be building habitats that they think animals who have to be in captivity should have to allow them to survive.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to my superstars!!","fullyFundedDate":1777990774147,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-loves-the-one-and-only-ivan-boo/10149025/","projectTitle":"Everyone Loves The One and Only Ivan Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolduc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9209886_orig.jpg?crop=1814,1814,x1263,y873&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692668363753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9209886"},{"teacherId":7644954,"projectId":9899575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. One of my favorite moments as a teacher is watching students realize they are capable of more than they thought possible. Since completing the professional development funded through this project, I have incorporated more purposeful movement, goal setting, and fitness challenges into our classroom routines.\r\n\r\nStudents have participated in activities such as planks, push-ups, and burpees, with each exercise adapted to meet different ability levels. Some students began with modified versions, while others eagerly took on more advanced challenges. What mattered most was not who could do the most repetitions, but that every student participated, made progress, and experienced success.\r\n\r\nAs students challenged themselves physically, they also developed confidence and perseverance. They celebrated personal bests, encouraged classmates, and discovered the value of teamwork. A little friendly competition kept things fun, but the support students showed one another was even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my professional growth. 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