{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shirley & Bill Wallin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5360915,"projectId":10580215,"letterContent":"When the new math and STEM materials finally arrived in our classroom, the excitement was immediate. The moment my students saw the The Uzzle 3.0 Board Game, building sets, Double 9 Dominoes, and interactive math games, their eyes lit up with curiosity. Instead of looking at abstract numbers on a whiteboard, they rushed over to explore, eager to touch, stack, and test out the new tools together.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources daily to bring foundational math and problem-solving concepts to life through play. For instance, my students use the multiplication chart pop-its and dominoes to practice grouping, pattern-matching, and arithmetic in a hands-on, low-stress format. Hearing them talk through math strategies—using words like \"estimate,\" \"balance,\" and \"strategy\" naturally while laughing and playing with the building and puzzle games—has been incredible to witness. Additionally, the small sensory rewards and treats have been wonderful for keeping my 32 energetic students motivated and focused during their daily learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed our classroom into an active, engaging workshop where every child feels confident and excited to learn. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1788800635133,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-and-stem-learning-through/10580215/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math and STEM: Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maalouf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5360915_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525754118157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-maalouf"},{"teacherId":9084451,"projectId":10567842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my kindergarteners were absolutely thrilled. The new books were an instant hit—they are already well-loved and constantly chosen first during reading time.\r\n\r\nThe tempera paint sticks have been a massive success in our art area. They allow the students to create vivid, colorful artwork and handmade cards without the mess of traditional paint, making self-expression easy and accessible for everyone. Additionally, having a dedicated set of classroom headphones has made a world of difference. Every student now has reliable access to technology during independent learning time, regardless of whether their personal headphones broke or if they weren't able to bring their own.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will be using these books to practice early reading strategies and combining our paint sticks with writing prompts to bring story creation to life. Thank you for making our classroom a more inclusive, creative place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788398744491,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-inclusive-creative-kinderga/10567842/","projectTitle":"Creating an Inclusive, Creative Kindergarten Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9084451_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y254&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687806100796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084451"},{"teacherId":6024958,"projectId":10571838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting our classroom project, \"Bright Minds and Big Feelings: Supporting Students' Well-Being.\" Because of your support, our classroom has transformed into a space where emotional growth and learning go hand in hand.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my students' faces lit up with pure excitement. They could hardly wait to unbox everything! We immediately integrated these wellness and socio-emotional resources into our daily routines, using them during morning meetings and calm-down moments throughout the day. Having these tools allows my students to identify their emotions, take effective brain breaks, and reset so they can return to learning focused and confident.\r\n\r\nOur next step is using these materials during daily reflection time, helping students track their feelings and develop lifelong coping strategies. Your support has made a meaningful, lasting difference in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1788527288448,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-and-big-feelings-supportin/10571838/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds and Big Feelings: Supporting Students' Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6024958_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y713&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637198018254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6024958"},{"teacherId":2816699,"projectId":10585006,"letterContent":"I want to extend my most heartfelt and sincere thanks for funding my DonorsChoose project, \"Equipping the Classroom.\" Your remarkable generosity has brought organization and inspiration into our fifth-grade classroom. Because of your kindness, we now are equipped with resources that fundamentally transform how we approach daily instruction, collaborative problem-solving, and visual math modeling.\r\n\r\nAt the heart of our new setup is the standing desk, which has quickly become an invaluable focal point for our daily instruction. This versatile workspace serves as an exceptional station to model complex mathematical concepts so students can actively engage with every step of the process. Having a clean, organized, and elevated surface streamlines our whole group demonstrations.\r\n\r\nThe generous assortment of classroom supplies you provided has completely revitalized our daily routines. The chart paper, markers, tape, electric pencil sharpener, and staples support my students in their various activities. Furthermore, our new headphones and the wonderful US wall map add immense depth to our daily learning centers, providing targeted digital support and geographical context that broadens our classroom horizons. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing so generously in our students, believing in our classroom vision, and helping us build a thriving environment where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1788664025071,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-classroom/10585006/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2816699_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451342189169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cheryl-heldt"},{"teacherId":2816699,"projectId":10373496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project, \"Stacking Up Success\"! Because of your support, our classroom received the Math Thinker System and Mini Magnets Deluxe from Math Stackers.\r\n\r\nThese tactile math tools make a tremendous difference during our small group intervention time. The Math Thinker System allows students to visually and physically build, manipulate, and explore place value and number relationships, turning abstract concepts into concrete understanding. Adding the Mini Magnets Deluxe to our workspace gives them an engaging, versatile way to practice proportional thinking and problem-solving right at their fingertips. Watching their faces light up as math concepts \"click\" is truly rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1783955371430,"projectUrl":"project/stacking-up-success/10373496/","projectTitle":"Stacking Up Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2816699_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451342189169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cheryl-heldt"},{"teacherId":6293477,"projectId":10376920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with the KP Ten Frame Tiles! My students were so excited when they first saw the materials and immediately wanted to explore how they could use them. We have been using the tiles during our math lessons to build numbers, represent mathematical ideas, and explain our thinking in a hands-on way. The students especially enjoy being able to move the tiles and physically see the numbers they are working with. We will continue using them as we build our number sense and apply our understanding to more challenging math problems. These resources have made math more interactive and engaging, and I am so grateful for your support of my students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1784041730648,"projectUrl":"project/making-place-value-click-with-hands-on-l/10376920/","projectTitle":"Making Place Value Click With Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6293477_orig.png?crop=1130,1130,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719159101633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wallincast"},{"teacherId":8055248,"projectId":10010582,"letterContent":"We have been using our printer for colored examples and to better student learning. Thank you so much!\r\n\r\nYour help with a laminator has made it possible to have table handouts for students that are sturdy and last for multiple class times, while also can be used as a mark and erase for group work with some of the lessons as well! \r\n\r\nThank you again!\r\n\r\n We have been using our printer for colored examples and to better student learning. Thank you so much!\r\n\r\nYour help with a laminator has made it possible to have table handouts for students that are sturdy and last for multiple class times, while also can be used as a mark and erase for group work with some of the lessons as well! \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1768319062200,"projectUrl":"project/printer-and-laminator-to-make-lasting-ex/10010582/","projectTitle":"Printer and Laminator to Make Lasting Examples","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Izatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8055248_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789154750591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/izattart"},{"teacherId":5954036,"projectId":10278368,"letterContent":"The book donation will transformed my student's academic journey by opening the door to the Battle of the Books competition. This generous gift ensuring they will have the resources needed to read, analyze, and prepare alongside their peers. Having multiple copies allows the student to engage deeply with the text, reread challenging sections, and build the foundational knowledge necessary for the competition.\r\n\r\nBeyond practical preparation, this donation ignites a profound sense of confidence and belonging in the student. Their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills will soar as they actively participate in team discussions and practice quizzes. The knowledge that someone invested directly in their education will motivate them to push through difficult texts and take true pride in their preparation.\r\n\r\nUltimately, this contribution does more than just supply literature; it fostered a lasting love for reading and teamwork. Watching my students confidently walk into the Battle of the Books arena, ready to compete and collaborate, will be incredibly rewarding. This experience will show them that they are capable of achieving high academic goals when given the right support. The impact of your donation will resonate long after the competition ends, continuing to shape their self-esteem and academic drive.","fullyFundedDate":1778868160274,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books-for-young-readers/10278368/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5954036_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x213,y165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556745649894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5954036"},{"teacherId":6293477,"projectId":10150827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our WallinCast! While we are still waiting for the new school year to begin, we are excited about the opportunities this project will create for our students. Our fifth grade cast members will continue using school iPads to film interviews, school events, and positive stories from around campus. The MacBook will give teachers the tools needed to organize, edit, and prepare those student-created videos so they can be shared with the entire school each Friday during lunch.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is knowing that their ideas and hard work will be seen by their classmates and teachers. They love being reporters, interviewers, and storytellers, and this project helps give them a voice within our school community. The MacBook will make it possible to turn their footage into a polished broadcast that celebrates student achievements, highlights school events, and builds school pride. We can't wait to see our students grow in confidence, communication, and teamwork as they create another season of WallinCast. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1776127280329,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action-our-student-broa/10150827/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Action! Our Student Broadcast","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6293477_orig.png?crop=1130,1130,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719159101633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wallincast"},{"teacherId":9357100,"projectId":10019829,"letterContent":"Our class has been so excited to use the new resources! One memorable moment was during our literacy centers, where students used the headphones to listen to stories while following along in their books. During another activity, students used the paint markers to create illustrations for scenes from the books they were reading, bringing their understanding to life in a creative.\r\n\r\nThe new books immediately grabbed their attention, and many students were excited to pick one up and start reading.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be working on a reading response project where they listen to a story, read along, and then create a visual representation of their favorite part using the paint markers. These resources are helping make learning more engaging, creative, and meaningful, and we are so grateful for the support!","fullyFundedDate":1769832086889,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-creative-and-organized-class/10019829/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Creative and Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357100_orig.jpg?crop=702,702,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768690663678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357100"},{"teacherId":6970118,"projectId":10015480,"letterContent":"We truly appreciate how much you have helped our students grow this year. With our new materials students are: building more elaborate buildings and using books to recreate famous sites like the Great Wall & Mt. Rushmore, they reaching new heights (literally) on our step stool and are now able to use our SmartBoard for learning activities, and students are loving our new caddies that put all the craft materials at their fingertips! Every student from big to small now has access to high quality instruction and they have you to thank!","fullyFundedDate":1768623392177,"projectUrl":"project/step-up-into-a-new-year/10015480/","projectTitle":"Step UP into a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ure","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6970118_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574444875444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ureprek"},{"teacherId":9084451,"projectId":9998580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. These materials have made a tremendous impact on our daily environment. The new organizational tools have helped both my students and me stay on track, allowing the children to take more daily responsibility for their own workspace and supplies.\r\n\r\nOur classroom library has been transformed by the new books! The students absolutely love diving into them. These stories run the gamut from building a strong classroom community to navigating social skills like being a good friend and managing \"tattle-telling.\" It has been a joy to watch them engage with these themes during our reading time.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the addition of inclusive, skin-toned materials has been a beautiful shift for our room. I believe it is vital for every student to see themselves represented in the tools they use every day, and these materials have helped foster that sense of identity and pride. 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