{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walnut Park Middle School - Social Justice","outOfStateSupporters":20.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":10201528,"letterContent":"These resources allowed my students to host a carnival that recognized the hard work students put in all year long. The carnival gave our student population a chance to celebrate their achievements, as well as their effort and perseverance during state testing. Events like these are a meaningful way to recognize students and provide something tangible that makes them feel welcomed and appreciated. It also helps build a stronger school community because our students see that our leaders take an active role in making them feel seen and valued.\r\n\r\nWhen my leaders found out that their project had been funded, they were so excited because they understand how limited our school's resources can be. These supplies are often considered extra materials and not essential resources, so having support for projects like this means a lot.","fullyFundedDate":1779461593253,"projectUrl":"project/building-kindness-strengthening-communi/10201528/","projectTitle":"Building Kindness, Strengthening Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043517"},{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":10270502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating so that my leaders could help make our school a more inclusive place where all students feel welcomed. The supplies you donated truly helped, and it was exciting to see these mini carnivals come to life. They were held in the hallway near our special day class so that our students with disabilities could participate in the event just like everyone else, but in a smaller and more structured environment that allowed them to fully enjoy themselves.\r\n\r\nOur student leaders truly shined and showed that being a leader means encouraging and including all students. In doing so, they helped spread kindness and build a stronger sense of community throughout our school.","fullyFundedDate":1778387382580,"projectUrl":"project/all-access-fun-carnivals-for-students-w/10270502/","projectTitle":"All Access Fun: Carnivals for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043517"},{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":9951546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these books for my students. These books have helped many of my students grow their vocabulary because, through reading, they are constantly encountering new words. It gives them the chance to practice using context clues while also building their vocabulary and grammar skills.\r\n\r\nAs part of our work, students create their own student dictionary where they write the definition, part of speech, synonym, antonym, and a sentence using the word. They also identify the subject, verb, adjective, and predicate in their sentence. The words they choose are completely up to them, but they must select higher level, more sophisticated vocabulary words.\r\n\r\nThere is a group of students who truly value these books, enjoy reading them, and are very grateful to have them in the classroom. One student in particular has read 15 books since January, and from one of the series in this project, she was reading two titles a month. I just want to reiterate to all our donors who made this possible including The Helen and Will Webster Foundation how impactful it is for students to have literature in the classroom that they genuinely enjoy reading.","fullyFundedDate":1772501180148,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-for-every-reader-reflecting-a/9951546/","projectTitle":"A Library for Every Reader: Reflecting All Students Interests","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043517"},{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":10133976,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation of books to our library. Getting new books is always exciting, especially for students who love to read and enjoy choosing books that truly interest them. This year has been a year of growth for my students, and it would not have been possible without donors who care about children's education and supporting our classrooms. Thank you to the Helen and Will Webster Foundation for supporting my classroom library by providing books that my students are excited to read.\r\n\r\nThe students have really enjoyed the graphic novels and book series that were donated, and they absolutely love them. It has been so exciting to see their enthusiasm for reading continue to grow. Thank you once again for supporting my students and helping foster a love of reading in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1775662776179,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-our-library-to-inspire-curious/10133976/","projectTitle":"Expanding Our Library to Inspire Curious Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043517"},{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":9970394,"letterContent":"This project has been great because my students now have a place where they can find resources that help them stay calm and focused. The biggest impact has been during state testing. Students would go grab fidgets or stress toys, and it really helped them not only stay calm but also stay focused, which made them more successful.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first found out about the stress toys and the noise canceling headphones, they were so excited. Even though they are older children, they still need ways to express themselves and feel supported.\r\n\r\nI have two students in particular who use this area and the resources every single day. They've even asked for more noise canceling headphones because they say it helps them focus better in class.","fullyFundedDate":1770229234911,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-corner-for-our-classroom/9970394/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Corner for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043517"},{"teacherId":10365872,"projectId":9941831,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students and recognizing the importance of celebrating their hard work and dedication. Because of your generosity, we are able to create meaningful honor roll displays and recognition activities that make students feel proud of their accomplishments and appreciated by our school community.\r\n\r\nYour support helps motivate students to continue working toward their goals while creating positive memories that encourage confidence, perseverance, and success. We truly appreciate your kindness and support in helping us inspire and celebrate our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764949889806,"projectUrl":"project/leading-with-kindness-creating-a-ripple/9941831/","projectTitle":"Leading with Kindness: Creating a Ripple of Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365872"},{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":10006029,"letterContent":"My students have been able to create projects using the supplies you have donated to our class, and these are just some examples of what they have made. The projects on display include a Global Me Ball, where students share their values, who they are, and their goals, along with how those connect to their education. They also created pizza box book reports as part of their argumentative writing. Your generosity allows them to continue doing hands-on projects that bring their learning to life.\r\n\r\nThey also know they do not have to worry about having the supplies they need. Because of your donations, they can focus on their work without feeling overwhelmed about having to purchase additional materials. Thank you for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1776375560853,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-supplies-for-student-success/10006029/","projectTitle":"Restocking Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043517"},{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":9835844,"letterContent":"My students have used the supplies to organize their writing and ideas, and they have also used them to put presentations together so they can communicate their learning more clearly.\r\n\r\nThese materials and resources may seem like small things, but they make a big difference. They help students feel more comfortable because they know that if they are asked to create a presentation, they will have everything they need in class to be successful.\r\n\r\nMy students will continue creating presentations and growing because of your generous donations. Thank you so much once again.","fullyFundedDate":1765207079693,"projectUrl":"project/organized-to-succeed-building-strong-wr/9835844/","projectTitle":"Organized to Succeed: Building Strong Writers and Presenters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043517"},{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":9852281,"letterContent":"Students being able to read full novels has really made a difference. They get the full impact of the story instead of just pieces, so they can better understand the author's purpose and see how everything comes together in the end. It also helps them dig deeper into the themes and notice the different ways authors develop and highlight those ideas throughout the story.\r\n\r\nThey have also had more opportunities to talk things through with each other by having discussions and even debates where they can share their perspectives and learn from one another. The projects they presented focused on the injustices they studied, along with the perseverance and resilience of the people who went through those experiences. Students showed they understood these issues and were able to support their ideas with evidence.","fullyFundedDate":1762571414470,"projectUrl":"project/full-novels-deeper-thinking/9852281/","projectTitle":"Full Novels, Deeper Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043517"},{"teacherId":10359831,"projectId":9968567,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new resources to make our Student of the Month ceremony a meaningful and memorable experience. With these materials, students helped create decorations, certificates, and a special presentation to recognize their classmates' achievements. One special moment was celebrating not only academic success but also kindness, effort, and growth. We also acknowledge Teacher of the month and the surprise in their faces was fulfilling. Teachers need the recognition of the upmost matter. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they immediately began sharing ideas for how to make the ceremony special. Many students took ownership of different roles, and enthusiasm showed how much they appreciated having the tools to bring this event to life.\r\nMoving forward, students will continue building on this sense of community and responsibility. \r\nThese experiences are helping students grow both academically and socially, and I'm excited to see how they continue to support and uplift one another.","fullyFundedDate":1766502262910,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-encourage/9968567/","projectTitle":"Leaders Encourage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359831"},{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":9729242,"letterContent":"Having basic supplies like paper has made a big difference in our classroom. Since our publisher allows us to download the stories from our curriculum, we are able to print them out and give students hard copies. This gives them the chance to annotate, highlight, and really interact with the text, which helps them explain their thinking and reasoning more clearly.\r\n\r\nThis is an important skill because while summarizing is essential, making connections to what they are reading makes learning much more meaningful. Those connections also help prepare students for Socratic seminars, where they can explain and further develop their thinking by asking questions and challenging each other's ideas.\r\n\r\nStudents also know that we have the supplies they need in our classroom, and that makes a difference too. It helps them feel at ease because when they are asked to complete an assignment, they know they will have the resources they need right there to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1760469012040,"projectUrl":"project/simple-tools-big-impact/9729242/","projectTitle":"Simple Tools, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043517"},{"teacherId":10043517,"projectId":9782456,"letterContent":"These resources made such a big difference for my students. They allowed our WEB Leaders to offer real incentives and rewards for the students who earned a spot at our carnival event. The kids looked genuinely engaged and happy because they got to spend part of their day having fun with their friends in an environment where they felt supported, encouraged, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited. In the past, we just did not have the resources to reward students in ways that felt fun and motivating. These supplies helped us turn the carnival into something special, something students could strive for and be proud to earn.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to keep this momentum going by planning more events that can serve as positive incentives throughout the year. 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