{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Weil Pre-Kindergarten - 5 School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5691841,"projectId":9922603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project and providing hot chocolate, cups, candy canes, and marshmallows for my first grade classroom. My students were so excited to enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate together. It created such a cozy and special moment for our class.\r\n\r\nThis simple treat helped us celebrate the season and spend time together as a classroom community. The students loved adding their marshmallows and candy canes, and it brought so many smiles and happy conversations around the room.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped create a memorable experience for my first graders and made our classroom feel extra warm and joyful. Thank you for making such a special day possible for my students! ☕️❄️","fullyFundedDate":1772550394422,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-celebration-hot-chocolat/9922603/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Celebration: Hot Chocolate Bar","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5691841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534260234151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691841"},{"teacherId":5691841,"projectId":9910591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose Valentine's Day project! Because of your generosity, my first grade students were able to celebrate the holiday with special Valentine's Day books, fun treats, prizes, and other exciting surprises. The students were absolutely thrilled and felt so loved and appreciated.\r\n\r\nThe Valentine's Day books allowed us to spend time reading together and talking about kindness, friendship, and caring for others. The treats and prizes made the day extra special and created a joyful classroom celebration that my students will remember for a long time.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not always have opportunities for celebrations like this, so your kindness truly meant the world to them. Thank you for helping us create a fun, meaningful, and love-filled day in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772550351778,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-hearts-and-happy-learners-valenti/9910591/","projectTitle":"Sweet Hearts and Happy Learners: Valentine’s Day Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5691841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534260234151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691841"},{"teacherId":5691841,"projectId":9910657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and providing Time for Kids magazines for our first grade classroom. My students were incredibly excited to receive the magazines and immediately began exploring the colorful pictures, engaging articles, and interesting facts about the world around them.\r\n\r\nThese magazines have become a valuable tool in our classroom. They help my students practice important reading skills such as identifying nonfiction text features, asking and answering questions, and learning new vocabulary. The articles also spark meaningful conversations and help my students connect what we are learning in school to real events and topics happening in the world.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my first graders are developing a love of reading nonfiction and becoming curious learners. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767718435401,"projectUrl":"project/explore-learn-and-read-time-for-kids/9910657/","projectTitle":"Explore, Learn, and Read: Time for Kids for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5691841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534260234151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691841"},{"teacherId":5691841,"projectId":9964613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing snacks for my first grade classroom. Because of you, my students have access to beef jerky, chocolate, crackers, and other treats that make a big difference in their day.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, snack time is more than just a quick break — it helps them refocus, recharge, and be ready to learn. First graders work so hard every day learning to read, write, and solve math problems. When little tummies are full, they are able to concentrate better, participate more, and feel their best in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI have already seen the positive impact your kindness has made. Students are excited and grateful during snack time, and it has created a sense of comfort and community in our room. It also helps ensure that every child has something, which prevents anyone from feeling left out.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond providing food — you are helping create a classroom environment where students feel cared for and ready to succeed. On behalf of my first graders and their families, thank you for investing in their learning and well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1769634062526,"projectUrl":"project/bites-for-brilliance-classroom-snacks-n/9964613/","projectTitle":"Bites for Brilliance: Classroom Snacks Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5691841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534260234151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691841"},{"teacherId":10372689,"projectId":9942948,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your generous donations! The students were eager to use their new craft items. They especially liked using the sensory snow to manipulate and build creations when the weather was too frigid for outdoor play. \r\nThey also enjoyed creating Valentine's cards for their loved ones using the paint sticks. The hearts were painted and then cut out to create Valentine's Day cards.\r\nIn addition they used the stencils to make designs on construction and scratch paper. Some students even attempted to draw pictures they saw on the stencils freehand after tracing.\r\nWe are looking forward to creating many more projects with the craft items we received. \r\n A big thank you again to all donors!!","fullyFundedDate":1765200147968,"projectUrl":"project/fun-crafts-and-exploration-for-prek/9942948/","projectTitle":"Fun Crafts and Exploration for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10372689"},{"teacherId":9706186,"projectId":8718744,"letterContent":"My students benefitted immensely from the donations provided. I was able to provide numerous snacks for students that came to my office for a variety off illnesses. My diabetic students benefited the most and we are so thankful for that. Diabetics students are often ordered and afternoon snack and blood glucose check. The school does not provide those snacks and many families are financially unable to provide them to the school daily. Being able to provide daily snacks to my 2 diabetic students was fabulous! They also appreciated the variety!","fullyFundedDate":1732407561856,"projectUrl":"project/nursing-office-comfort-and-care/8718744/","projectTitle":"Nursing Office Comfort and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nurse Sciulli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706186"},{"teacherId":10317870,"projectId":10021546,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on my students by creating a more comfortable, focused, and supportive learning environment. Many of my students benefit from flexible seating and sensory supports, and the beanbag chairs and carpet have given them safe, calming spaces where they can relax while still staying engaged in learning. These options help students regulate their bodies and emotions, which allows them to better focus on lessons, participate in small-group instruction, and complete independent work.\r\n\r\nThe headphones and noise-canceling headphones have been especially powerful tools in our classroom. Technology-based learning is an important part of our instruction, and these headphones help students clearly hear lessons, videos, and educational programs without distractions. For students who are easily overwhelmed by noise, the noise-canceling headphones reduce background sounds and create a quieter learning experience, helping them stay focused and feel more comfortable throughout the day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have shown immediate excitement and appreciation for these new resources. Several students who previously struggled with attention or sensory overload are now able to work for longer periods of time and approach tasks with more confidence. Having access to these tools has helped students feel supported and understood, and it has truly made our classroom a more inclusive and effective learning space. Thank you for helping make this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768612651978,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-pause-breathe-and-reset/10021546/","projectTitle":"A Place to Pause, Breathe, and Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10317870_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765568067016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317870"},{"teacherId":10317870,"projectId":9957630,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on my students by creating a more comfortable, focused, and supportive learning environment. Many of my students benefit from flexible seating and sensory supports, and the beanbag chairs and carpet have given them safe, calming spaces where they can relax while still staying engaged in learning. These options help students regulate their bodies and emotions, which allows them to better focus on lessons, participate in small-group instruction, and complete independent work.\r\n\r\nThe headphones and noise-canceling headphones have been especially powerful tools in our classroom. Technology-based learning is an important part of our instruction, and these headphones help students clearly hear lessons, videos, and educational programs without distractions. For students who are easily overwhelmed by noise, the noise-canceling headphones reduce background sounds and create a quieter learning experience, helping them stay focused and feel more comfortable throughout the day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have shown immediate excitement and appreciation for these new resources. Several students who previously struggled with attention or sensory overload are now able to work for longer periods of time and approach tasks with more confidence. Having access to these tools has helped students feel supported and understood, and it has truly made our classroom a more inclusive and effective learning space. Thank you for helping make this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769651359381,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-resources/9957630/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10317870_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765568067016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317870"},{"teacherId":2855738,"projectId":9893386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. The online PSSA will be a new challenge for all of us this year, but having headphones, power strips, and mints will definitely help to ease some of the stress. \r\nScholars who have audio accommodations on their IEPs will be able to use the headphones to hear the math and science questions read aloud to them. The mints will keep our students alert and focused during the testing time. The power strips will keep laptops charged and ready to go. \r\nYour donation goes a long way and is so very appreciated. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764362250357,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-and-tune-in/9893386/","projectTitle":"Power Up and Tune In!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeFebvre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2855738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773264172022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weilscholars"},{"teacherId":5691841,"projectId":9913382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom for a color printer and ink. Your support has truly made a meaningful impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nThe moment the printer arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were amazed to see their work come to life in color, and it has already made a huge difference in how proud they feel of what they create. Receiving awards, certificates, and positive notes printed in color has made these moments feel even more special and motivating for them. Something as simple as a colorful certificate now feels like a true celebration of their hard work.\r\n\r\nBeyond awards, students are thrilled to be able to print projects they design themselves. Whether it's writing pieces, drawings, graphs, or creative assignments, having access to color printing allows them to fully express their ideas and personalities. It has encouraged creativity, attention to detail, and excitement about learning. Students are more engaged and eager to put extra effort into their work because they know it will be displayed and shared in a vibrant, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more inspiring and motivating classroom environment. This printer is not just a piece of equipment—it is a tool that boosts confidence, celebrates achievement, and makes learning more joyful for every student.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their success. We truly appreciate your support and will think of you each time we see our students' faces light up as they proudly hold their colorful work.","fullyFundedDate":1767229524662,"projectUrl":"project/bright-prints-for-bright-minds/9913382/","projectTitle":"Bright Prints for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5691841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534260234151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691841"},{"teacherId":10317870,"projectId":9957671,"letterContent":"We have been using the new snacks every day in our learning support classroom, and they have already made a noticeable difference in our students' learning and well-being. During a recent reading and math lesson, students were able to use the snacks as small rewards for effort and participation, which helped them stay motivated and focused. The snacks also serve as a comforting tool when students feel frustrated or overwhelmed, giving them a brief moment to reset and regulate their emotions so they can re-engage with the lesson.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new snacks, their excitement was immediate! They were thrilled to have a treat available and quickly learned to use them responsibly as part of their learning routine. Many students shared how the snacks made them feel \"safe\" and \"supported,\" and it was incredible to see how something so simple could positively impact their focus, behavior, and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to integrate the snacks into our lessons as a tool for emotional regulation and positive reinforcement. For example, students will earn snacks for participating in sequencing activities, completing writing tasks, and demonstrating effort in math problems. These small rewards help students feel recognized for their hard work, encouraging independence, engagement, and a positive attitude toward learning.","fullyFundedDate":1765682840738,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-ready-learners/9957671/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Ready Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10317870_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765568067016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317870"},{"teacherId":5691841,"projectId":9923210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding snacks for our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to items such as beef jerky, chocolate, crackers, and other snacks that help keep their bellies full and their minds focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to school hungry or become distracted when hunger sets in. Having these snacks readily available has made a noticeable difference in their ability to stay engaged, regulate their emotions, and participate in learning. A quick snack often gives them the boost they need to persevere through challenging lessons and finish their work with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond food—you are helping create a supportive, caring classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. My students are incredibly grateful, and so am I. 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