{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wadsworth Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10618229,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. Students have been learning about different foods this week, so they were so surprised to choose food socks! One kid kicked off his shoes, because he was so excited to wear his socks!\r\n\r\nOne girl didn't have any socks on, so she asked if she could go and put hers on. I hope you can see the joy you have brought them.\r\n\r\nI know their families are so grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nI reached out to a parent about some underwear and mom said yes for both girls.\r\n\r\nYou have really made a difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1789336003849,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-purchase-new-underwear-and-s/10618229/","projectTitle":"Please Help Purchase New Underwear and Socks for my Preschoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10538704,"letterContent":"I just want to let you know how important the supplies you donated really have impacted our classroom. I asked for handwriting paper and was told I had to buy it. Today alone, I have 6 kids out, due to being sick. Now that I have plenty of cleaning supplies from you, I can try to keep the room sanitized as much as possible.\r\nI am so grateful the to copy paper because we only get 12 reams a year and I make 7 to 10 page homework packets a week for my students. Now I don't have to cut back, because of your donation.\r\nI hope you feel my gratitude in this letter, because I am trying to be the best teacher I can be.\r\nI used the scissors and stapler already and we sharpened the pencils today.\r\nMay blessings always find you!","fullyFundedDate":1788723571911,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-purchase-school-and-classroo/10538704/","projectTitle":"Please Help Purchase School and Classroom Supplies for This Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10540201,"letterContent":"Just Wow!\r\nThank you for showing out for my class!\r\nThe kids were so excited to see what was in the boxes. The girls were screaming and one cried waiting for hers.\r\nYou have really blessed my class!\r\nAs soon as I get cleaning supplies, I will start washing their uniforms.\r\nI know the parents are so grateful for you helping their children. \r\nMoney is so tight and they are really struggling, so know this project means a lot to them too!\r\nI pray that many blessings flow to you!\r\nYou should have seen how fast they rushed to put the new uniforms on, it was so sweet to see.","fullyFundedDate":1788545966598,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-families-with-uniforms-who/10540201/","projectTitle":"Please Help Families With Uniforms, Who Can't Afford Them!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":9345208,"projectId":10301256,"letterContent":"Thank you for starting our year ready with your donation. We are happy to share with you some pictures of our beautiful classroom that is ready to accept our learners for school year 2026-2027. We are so excited and happy to experience the next school year with our fully decorated classroom. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate you for your generosity and kindness. Thank you for making it possible. The impact that it gave to my students is so huge that they were in awe upon entering our classroom ready to welcome them again for another school year. \r\nPersonally, I can't contain my happiness as I decorate the classroom with your donation. Again, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1785000884553,"projectUrl":"project/ready-classroom-for-eager-learners/10301256/","projectTitle":"Ready Classroom For Eager Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belleza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9345208_orig.jpg?crop=1638,1638,x0,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785008753475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345208"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10211215,"letterContent":"Today was a very special day because of donors like you. None of my students had materials to learn and grow at home, until you came along and blessed my classroom.\r\nI am filled with such joy that you chose my project, and you have made an important impact of my student's learning at home.\r\nThe student's were so excited to put the workbooks and coloring books in their book bags.\r\nNow the learning can continue at home and their parents can support them!\r\nI just want you to know how much I appreciate you and your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1785000884139,"projectUrl":"project/my-preschoolers-need-educational-activit/10211215/","projectTitle":"My Preschoolers Need Educational Activities to Do at Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10221701,"letterContent":"I am filled with such joy that you picked my project. I love to teach but I love to come up with projects that children can experience something new and different. You helped with that experience.\r\nThey get so excited when I go the closet and pull out today's food or drink experience.\r\nMoney is so tight for all of us, but you managed to go without so my kids can have.\r\nI thank you again for having a big heart. \r\nI am also sending extras home, so kids can support their families.\r\nYou made being a teacher who cares beyond the classroom, feel really special today!","fullyFundedDate":1786912252706,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-keep-food-and-juice-cold-in/10221701/","projectTitle":"Please Help Keep Food and Juice Cold in My Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10266325,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing into my classroom and allowing students to have tea tasting parties. They got so excited about trying something new and refreshing!\r\nWe discussed what tea is and how we think it would taste. They could choose between sour and sweet.\r\nOne of my students can read and he would introduce the flavor of the day to the students.\r\nStudents at the end of the day, would talk to each other and decide what was their favorite tea.\r\nOne student said she is going to have her mom buy her some and another student said she tried blackberry tea before.\r\nI am so grateful for your support and thank you for hosting our tea tastings.","fullyFundedDate":1785439620603,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-preschoolers-host-a-tea-party-in/10266325/","projectTitle":"Help My Preschoolers Host a Tea Party in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10216936,"letterContent":"We had so much fun learning about the letter C and all of the activities. One of the students read the book with no support from me.\r\nWe clapped so loud for him. \r\nWe sang the C is for Cookie song too.\r\nStudents got to choose which cookie packet they wanted.\r\nIt was so many giggles and laughs in the classroom.\r\nThank you for investing in young children's learning, and choosing my project!\r\nI can't wait to share the pictures with the entire school and their parents.\r\nStudents can take the extras home, to help with food insecurities.","fullyFundedDate":1786638754705,"projectUrl":"project/help-preschoolers-learn-about-the-letter/10216936/","projectTitle":"Help Preschoolers learn about the Letter C with Cookie Monster!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":9847014,"projectId":10262308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a printer and paper. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for my diverse learners in kindergarten through third grade. Having these materials readily available allows me to print differentiated worksheets, visual supports, reading passages, math activities, and hands-on learning materials that match each student's individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited when they receive colorful and engaging activities created just for them. For students who need additional support, printed visuals, picture cues, tracing activities, and step-by-step directions make lessons easier to understand and help them participate more independently. The printer also allows me to quickly prepare materials when a student needs extra practice or a different way to access a lesson.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we can spend more time learning, practicing, creating, and celebrating student progress. Every page we print becomes another opportunity for a child to read, write, solve a problem, or proudly show what they have learned. Thank you for helping us print their potential and for believing in the abilities of every young learner in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787664972352,"projectUrl":"project/print-their-potential-a-printer-and-pap/10262308/","projectTitle":"Print Their Potential: A Printer and Paper for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9847014_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760295110290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847014"},{"teacherId":9917251,"projectId":9123278,"letterContent":"This project made such a difference in my students' lives and mine. I was able to supply my students with ample learning opportunities and materials to get them closer to their goal! YOU made that happen. Thank you from the bottom of every one of our hearts.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the printer significantly enhanced our classroom environment- and future classrooms. It allowed us to produce high-quality, customized worksheets, visual aids, and project materials swiftly, catering to diverse learning styles. Students engaged more actively with hands-on activities, and having immediate access to printed resources fostered a more dynamic and interactive learning space.\r\n\r\nSimilarly, the introduction of headphones proved invaluable. They enabled students to focus on individualized audio lessons without distractions, supporting differentiated learning. Whether it was listening to language exercises, educational podcasts, or multimedia resources, the headphones created an immersive and personalized learning experience. This not only improved concentration but also allowed students to progress at their own pace.\r\n\r\nTogether, these tools transformed our classroom into a more efficient, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Your generosity has had a profound impact, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1740691106094,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-print-a-brighter-future-for-my-s/9123278/","projectTitle":"Help Us Print a Brighter Future for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Postlethwaite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917251_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740075910627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917251"},{"teacherId":9847014,"projectId":10206890,"letterContent":"The \"Laminate to Educate: Tools That Make Learning Last\" project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The laminating materials allow me to create durable, reusable learning resources such as visual schedules, task cards, choice boards, math and literacy activities, and other instructional materials. These resources are especially helpful for my diverse learners because they provide clear visual support and can be used repeatedly for hands-on practice.\r\n\r\nBecause the materials are laminated, students can write, erase, match, trace, and practice skills multiple times without needing new copies. This has helped make learning more engaging, accessible, and organized while reducing paper waste. Most importantly, these tools support greater student independence and allow me to adapt activities to meet different learning needs. Thank you to our generous donors for helping us create a classroom where learning materials truly last and every student has more opportunities to participate and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1778014869858,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-to-educate-tools-that-make-lea/10206890/","projectTitle":"Laminate to Educate: Tools That Make Learning Last","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9847014_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760295110290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847014"},{"teacherId":17896,"projectId":10102061,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, Books for Home and School Reading. This project was a hit. \r\n\r\nMy students love to read and were really excited to read a book, where the characters reflected them or the stories connected to them. They were elated to be able to take the book home that day and to share it with their family. \r\n\r\nThe great thing about this project is my incoming class will have access to the books as well.\r\n\r\nI created a reflection sheet to be use for the Home reading and I became very excited when the family member[s] participated. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations. 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