{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Summerwind Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9226031,"projectId":10089130,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom now has the essential supplies needed to create durable, individualized learning materials that help students thrive.\r\n\r\nBy funding printer toner, lamination, storage supplies, and hands-on tools, you have enabled us to build custom visual schedules, communication boards, and activities tailored to each child's unique needs. For our students, especially those with autism and ADHD, these visual supports are vital. They reduce frustration, foster communication, and build daily independence.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students have consistent, hands-on access to the tools they need to stay organized, feel confident, and focus on learning. Thank you for investing in their daily success and providing the foundation they need to reach their full potential this year.","fullyFundedDate":1780683111333,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-special-education/10089130/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Special Education Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226031_orig.jpg?crop=1957,1957,x139,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697578046282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226031"},{"teacherId":9226031,"projectId":10204373,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, 48 special education students were able to end the school year with an unforgettable Glow Celebration filled with joy, laughter, and hands-on fun. Your support transformed our classroom into a bright and exciting space where students could celebrate all of the hard work and progress they made this year.\r\n\r\nThe glow accessories, sensory toys, creative art supplies, and interactive activities brought smiles to every student's face. Many of my students thrive through sensory experiences, movement, and visual engagement, so these materials were more than just fun, they helped students feel included, successful, and confident. Watching students socialize, create, laugh, and fully participate was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nFor some of our students, school celebrations can feel overwhelming. This event was designed with their needs in mind and because of your kindness, every child had the chance to shine. You helped create positive memories, strengthen friendships, and show students that their accomplishments matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us celebrate them in such a meaningful way. Your generosity made a lasting impact, and our classroom is so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778298741845,"projectUrl":"project/glow-into-summer-an-end-of-the-year-cel/10204373/","projectTitle":"Glow Into Summer: An End-of-the-Year Celebration for Our Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226031_orig.jpg?crop=1957,1957,x139,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697578046282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226031"},{"teacherId":9226031,"projectId":10089037,"letterContent":"Your support helped us transform our classroom into a safe, empowering space where every student can thrive. By funding essential sensory tools like noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, chewable necklaces, and fine-motor supports, you have given our students the resources they need to navigate their sensory processing needs, self-regulate, and focus on real learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity enabled our students to reduce their anxiety, gain independence, and experience daily successes that honor their unique strengths and ways of learning. Thank you for recognizing that sensory supports are vital to learning and for investing in our students. It is so exciting to see their improved confidence and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1778298742199,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-smiles-tools-to-help-special-ed/10089037/","projectTitle":"Sensory Smiles: Tools to Help Special Education Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226031_orig.jpg?crop=1957,1957,x139,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697578046282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226031"},{"teacherId":9226031,"projectId":10189180,"letterContent":"Your support is doing so much more than providing instruments, it is giving my students a new way of learning, communicating, and connecting with the world around them.\r\nMany of my students face challenges with language, attention, and sensory processing. Traditional methods don't always reach them, but music does. With these instruments, students are able to express feelings, participate in group activities, and experience success in ways that are meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nYou are helping create moments where a student who rarely engages joins in with their peers, where a child who struggles to communicate finds their voice through rhythm, and where learning becomes joyful instead of frustrating. These instruments are used every day for structured lessons, sensory breaks, and social skill development, making your impact immediate and long-lasting.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students feel included, capable, and heard.","fullyFundedDate":1777994750297,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-accessible-for-every-learne/10189180/","projectTitle":"Making Music Accessible for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226031_orig.jpg?crop=1957,1957,x139,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697578046282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226031"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":10456162,"letterContent":"Many thanks for helping us create a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive learning environment! Your generous donation to our \"Picture Perfect\" project is very much appreciated! \r\n\r\nMy speech and language scholars love seeing themselves and their \"speech buddies\" on our \"This Class is Pawsome\" bulletin board. Many of them have sent pictures to add to our \"Picture Purrrfect Pets\" board as well. Being able to print the photos using the materials included in this project is so convenient and the students enjoy being part of the process. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your interest, support and donation! You are FINTASTIC!","fullyFundedDate":1787428362832,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect/10456162/","projectTitle":"Picture Perfect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":10128430,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our \"Building Literacy in Speech Therapy\" project! \r\n\r\nMy speech and language scholars love the new books and coordinating games! \r\nWe have already used many of them during our speech therapy sessions to work on a variety of communication skills, including vocabulary, comprehension, syntax, pragmatics, and articulation. The coordinating thematic games keep my scholars engaged and excited about learning. They allowed us to reinforce and practice targeted skills. Their favorites were the Pete the Cat and Sloth in a Hurry.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped my students embrace literature, literacy, and language! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of students and educators!","fullyFundedDate":1773329426024,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-in-speech-therapy/10128430/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy in Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":9200815,"projectId":10240236,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students through your generous donation of hands-on money-learning resources. Your contribution has provided our students with engaging, meaningful opportunities to develop important foundational money skills.\r\n\r\nThe money puzzles, matching games, leveled activities, magnetic money, and play money sets have made learning about money more interactive and accessible. These materials allow students to practice recognizing coins, counting money, making purchases, and applying math skills to real-world situations.\r\n\r\nOur students especially benefit from being able to **see, touch, and manipulate** the materials as they learn. The resources also allow us to provide differentiated instruction and work with students in small groups based on their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create learning experiences that are both educational and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1779145223341,"projectUrl":"project/funding-bright-futures/10240236/","projectTitle":"Funding Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bateman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9200815_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709054688037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200815"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":10182438,"letterContent":"Aloha and mahalo! Your generous donation to our Aloha Day: Spreading Love and Kindness to our School Community project is very much appreciated! Aloha Day was a huge success! Students, staff and community members were touched by the feeling of love, inclusion, and kindness inspired by this project. My speech and language scholars did an amazing job organizing, preparing and participating in this community service event. They created beautiful welcome signs using the poster board, markers, and stickers. The signs conveyed messages to foster a sense of belonging and kindness. My students acted as greeters and they welcomed the school community by handing out leis. I was so proud to see them serve as leaders on the school campus while practicing their communication and social skills. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to experience the joy of serving others while building their self-confidence.\r\n\r\nMahalo for your interest and support!","fullyFundedDate":1775835499806,"projectUrl":"project/aloha-day-spreading-love-and-kindness-t/10182438/","projectTitle":"Aloha Day: Spreading Love and Kindness to our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":10180148,"letterContent":"Many thanks for your generous donation to our Ready, Set Glow Speech Room Celebration project! Your interest and support contributed to an educational and memorable ending to our school year!\r\n\r\nMy speech and language scholars were glowing with happiness while using the hands-on learning materials! They were able to express themselves using the glow pads and neon markers. They loved playing with the Lite Brite! It was very nostalgic for me to see them enjoying a toy from my youth! Signing the giant glow in the dark wall mural was also a huge hit!\r\n\r\nThanks again for your generosity! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1776868290987,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-glow-speech-room-celebrati/10180148/","projectTitle":"\"Ready, Set, Glow\" Speech Room Celebration: Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":10187861,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our Ready, Set, Glow Speech Room Celebration a GLOW-rious event! My students were glowing with excitement and enjoyed every minute of the celebration!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donation, I was able to provide my students with so many hands-on glow in the dark learning experiences! The glow-in-the dark building blocks, marble track, tumbling tower, fort building kit, and car tracks were perfect for encouraging problem-solving, strategizing, and teamwork. The sensory sand and glowing creatures provided sensory regulation and exploration for my neurodiverse learners.\r\n\r\nThanks again for lighting up our classroom learning!","fullyFundedDate":1776106448161,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-glow-speech-room-celebrati/10187861/","projectTitle":"\"Ready, Set, Glow\" Speech Room Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":10201924,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our Ready Set Glow End-of-Year Speech Room Celebrations was a glowing success! My speech and language scholars were shining with happiness as they explored the science of light and bioluminescence using the books provided in this project. The take-home summer exploration bags were a huge hit! The students loved the light up fidget spinners, invisible ink pens, notebooks, and stickers! They were so engaged, excited, and grateful! Your support made it possible for me to highlight there progress and accomplishments! Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1778089140101,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-glow-speech-room-celebration/10201924/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Glow Speech Room Celebration: Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":1791605,"projectId":9968654,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support. Because of you, our classroom is now equipped with a Copernicus Dewey Document Camera Stand, along with a fresh supply of markers and rags. These aren't just supplies; they are the engines of our daily learning!\r\n\r\nThe Transformation in Our Classroom\r\nThe impact was immediate. Before this project, I struggled to show the students small details. Now, with the stand, my hands are free to model math and writing on the Promethean board while every child has a \"front-row seat.\"\r\n\r\nBut the real magic happens when the markers come out. * The \"Show Me\" Method: Now, I can put a math problem under the camera, and every single student solves it on their own board using their new markers. I can scan the room and see exactly who needs help in seconds.\r\n\r\nEasy Cleanup: The rags have been a game-changer! The students take pride in \"resetting\" their workspaces, and we are no longer wasting paper towels to clean our boards.\r\n\r\nConfidence Building: My 1st graders love the \"freedom to fail\" that dry-erase markers provide. They know they can try a tough word, wipe it away with their rag, and try again until it's perfect.\r\n\r\nThe Long-Term Impact\r\nYou have provided the bridge between my instruction and my students' hands-on practice. By funding both the \"viewing\" tool and the \"doing\" tools, you've created a workspace where every child feels capable and prepared.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these bright young learners and making our daily lessons so much more vibrant and interactive!\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1769177677166,"projectUrl":"project/mirroring-success-a-document-camera-sta/9968654/","projectTitle":"Mirroring Success: A Document Camera Stand for 1st Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1791605_orig.jpg?crop=1799,1799,x166,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591904719820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1791605"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54877","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":559,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.0,"schoolId":54877,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Summerwind Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Summerwind Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/palmdale-school-district/summerwind-elementary-school/54877"}