{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"W.J. Cooper Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2370045,"projectId":9744443,"letterContent":"ChatGPT\r\nYou said:\r\nWrite a 2-3 paragraph thanking donors for donating to Donors Choose project Lego Duplo for Littles \r\nChatGPT said:\r\nHere's a warm and heartfelt thank-you message you could use for your DonorsChoose project \"Lego Duplo for Littles\":\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Lego Duplo for Littles! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to hands-on materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration every single day. Watching their faces light up as they build, explore, and imagine with the new Lego Duplos has been an absolute joy. These sets are helping our youngest learners develop fine motor skills and early STEM concepts in a fun, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting impact in our classroom. You've given my students opportunities to learn through play, to share ideas with one another, and to gain confidence in their ability to create and build. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in the bright futures of our little learners. Your generosity truly makes a difference!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, our kindergarten students now have access to LEGO STEAM Park sets that are transforming the way they explore STEM concepts in the classroom. These materials have opened the door to hands-on learning experiences that help children understand force and motion, simple machines, and even animal habitats—all through play, curiosity, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe moment the sets arrived, my students were eager to build, test, and experiment. They have created ramps to observe how motion changes when forces vary, designed their own small \"habitats\" for characters and animals, and worked together to solve challenges using teamwork and imagination. It has been incredible to watch their problem-solving skills, vocabulary, and confidence grow as they manipulate pieces, test their ideas, and proudly share their discoveries with classmates.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a truly meaningful impact in our classroom. You've given our young learners opportunities to explore big scientific ideas in a developmentally appropriate, joyful, and engaging way. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758584584667,"projectUrl":"project/lego-steam-park-for-stem-learners/9744443/","projectTitle":"LEGO STEAM Park for STEM Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2370045_orig.jpg?crop=1311,1311,x263,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686540173826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barth"},{"teacherId":2370045,"projectId":9705645,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now filled with the excitement and creativity that comes from hands-on learning with LEGO STEAM Park sets! My students' eyes light up every time they see the colorful bricks and figures, and it's incredible to watch their imaginations come alive as they build, explore, and problem-solve together.\r\n\r\nThese sets have provided meaningful opportunities for my students to engage in teamwork, critical thinking, and early engineering concepts—all while having fun. They are learning to communicate ideas, experiment with cause and effect, and apply STEM principles through play. Every day, I see more confidence and collaboration as they create their own stories and structures.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made an impact. You've given my students the tools to explore, innovate, and dream big. Thank you for believing in the power of play-based learning and for helping us build a brighter future—one LEGO brick at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1757862757541,"projectUrl":"project/lego-steam-park-ahead/9705645/","projectTitle":"LEGO STEAM Park Ahead!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2370045_orig.jpg?crop=1311,1311,x263,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686540173826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barth"},{"teacherId":2370045,"projectId":9684508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Lego Duplo for Littles! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to hands-on materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration every single day. Watching their faces light up as they build, explore, and imagine with the new Lego Duplos has been an absolute joy. These sets are helping our youngest learners develop fine motor skills and early STEM concepts in a fun, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting impact in our classroom. You've given my students opportunities to learn through play, to share ideas with one another, and to gain confidence in their ability to create and build. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in the bright futures of our little learners. 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Now, with clearly defined learning spaces, our classroom feels calm, structured, and inviting. The dividers help create cozy areas for small-group learning, sensory exploration, and independent play. Students can now engage in activities with fewer distractions and feel more confident and secure in their surroundings.\r\nI've already seen a huge difference in how our students participate. They are more focused during small-group lessons, better able to transition between activities, and more engaged during center time. The dividers have also supported students who need a quieter, less stimulating space to do their best learning.\r\nYour kindness and belief in our classroom have created an environment where every child can thrive. The dividers have truly enhanced our daily routines, improved learning engagement, and made our room a warm and welcoming space for all.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where learning feels safe, joyful, and full of possibilities!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Robinson and the Pre-K Superstars","fullyFundedDate":1752505318045,"projectUrl":"project/creating-inclusive-learning-spaces-clas/9188423/","projectTitle":"Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces: Classroom Dividers for Focus and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971994"},{"teacherId":1776377,"projectId":9756561,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Because of your support, my students now have the tools and resources they need to learn, explore, and grow in meaningful ways. Your kindness has not only provided materials but has also shown my students that there are people who truly believe in their potential and care about their education. Thank you for investing in their future and inspiring us all. I will be eternally grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759182609243,"projectUrl":"project/winner-winner/9756561/","projectTitle":"Winner Winner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1776377_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742757649268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tblackman"},{"teacherId":10009434,"projectId":9299598,"letterContent":"I can't even begin to tell you how much your generous donation of stools and materials means to me and my students. \r\n\r\nThe new stools have completely changed how we work together. Right now, we're using them to create a percussion circle, which means every student has a comfy spot to sit. This has made a massive difference in our ability to practice rhythms and create complex beats as a group. One moment that stands out was when we used the stools to practice call-and-response patterns. 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Thank you so, so much for believing in them and for investing in our music program.","fullyFundedDate":1752586522060,"projectUrl":"project/our-elementary-music-classroom/9299598/","projectTitle":"Our Elementary Music Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009434_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746015426551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009434"},{"teacherId":10023414,"projectId":9692383,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students could hardly wait to dig in! The Astrobrights cardstock has been a huge hit; suddenly, every writing project feels like it deserves to be on display. The Magical Yet quickly became a class favorite read-aloud, and my students now remind each other, \"Don't forget about your Yet!\" whenever someone gets stuck. And of course, the candy variety pack brought smiles all around, it's amazing how a little treat can spark so much motivation and teamwork.\r\n\r\nI've been loving the new organizer and supplies myself; it makes keeping lessons and student work together so much easier. Meanwhile, the pencils, refills, and staples may seem like small things, but in our classroom, they're the little heroes that keep everything moving. The students couldn't believe how \"fancy\" the pencils looked, and they loved trying them out during writing time.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be using the colorful cardstock to publish our literary essays, and the kids are already talking about how bright and bold their final pieces will look on the walls. Your generosity turned ordinary supplies into extraordinary moments of joy and learning in our classroom. Thank you for helping us make every day just a little more magical!","fullyFundedDate":1757420687625,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9692383/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gerbus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10023414_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748479089902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10023414"},{"teacherId":5077138,"projectId":9165394,"letterContent":"My class is incredibly thankful for what was donated. They are able to sit comfortably around the room with their choice of blanket or pillow. They enjoy to read. They really take pride in their own space and there books. \r\n\r\nI know this is going to help encourage them to want to read more and collaborate together all year. The pillows really bring home into the classroom for them. They are allowed to get comfortable but still learn and grow in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the donations and support of your Cooper Tigers!","fullyFundedDate":1746578432929,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-color/9165394/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Towe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5077138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739410930231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5077138"},{"teacherId":1776377,"projectId":9602199,"letterContent":"WOW! This carpet is AMAZING!!! We are so excited to have a new place to gather within our classroom space. Each morning, we are able to begin our day on our beautiful carpet and do our SEL lessons in a comfortable space. We then return during our content area lessons to truly dig into the work of third grade. Your generous donation has helped create a space that we love and deeply appreciate. Thank you so much for allowing me to create this space within the classroom and for pouring into the lives of the next generation.","fullyFundedDate":1755964617063,"projectUrl":"project/gather-together/9602199/","projectTitle":"Gather Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1776377_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742757649268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tblackman"},{"teacherId":9911505,"projectId":9253890,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! These materials for my new classroom have really helped me create a cozy and comfortable place where my students and I are really enjoying. These resources help make learning easier and it definitely helps keep us all a bit more organized! My students were so surprised seeing that they were able to have personalized materials that they can keep with them for the entire year! We are so incredibly grateful! I am so in love with our new space and the kids are also loving it!","fullyFundedDate":1746786287662,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-for-the-new-year/9253890/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials for the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9911505"},{"teacherId":9911505,"projectId":9086744,"letterContent":"I am filled with gratitude for your support in helping me create such a welcoming space for my students, filled with books that represent them! These books have helped me to teach different SEL lessons that show students diverse characters and stories. This year, I have a very diverse classroom and they have absolutely LOVED seeing and reading stories with characters that look like them. 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