{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walter J Porter Elementary School - South","outOfStateSupporters":28.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2550001,"projectId":10148217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful donation of canvases for our little Lovebugs! These special art materials have brought so much excitement, creativity, and joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur 4- and 5-year-olds were so proud to paint on real canvases like little artists. Through art, they are strengthening their fine motor skills, creativity, self-expression, and confidence. The canvases also gave them the opportunity to slow down, focus, and create meaningful masterpieces they were excited to share with their families.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom has become an even more inspiring place where imagination and creativity can shine. Thank you for helping our little learners grow through art and hands-on experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1775681072373,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-dreams-on-canvas/10148217/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Dreams on Canvas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550001_orig.png?crop=1079,1079,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754450811131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2550001"},{"teacherId":2550001,"projectId":10197283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of PE equipment for our little Lovebugs! The hula hoops, balls, basketball hoop, and other fun materials have brought so much joy, movement, and excitement to our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur 4- and 5-year-olds are building important gross motor skills, coordination, teamwork, and confidence while staying active and having fun together. These activities also help them learn how to take turns, follow directions, and encourage one another.\r\n\r\nSeeing their smiles and excitement during playtime has been truly wonderful. Thank you for helping our little learners grow, move, and shine every day!","fullyFundedDate":1778244686463,"projectUrl":"project/let-them-play-outdoor-equipment-for-hap/10197283/","projectTitle":"Let Them Play! Outdoor Equipment for Happy Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550001_orig.png?crop=1079,1079,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754450811131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2550001"},{"teacherId":2550001,"projectId":10206660,"letterContent":"My little 4- and 5-year-olds are having so much fun with the handheld water games! They may look like simple toys, but they have been amazing for helping students build focus, patience, and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThe students love pressing the buttons and trying to get the little balls into place. While they play, they are strengthening the little hand muscles they need for writing, cutting, and holding pencils correctly. I've also noticed they stay calmer, more focused, and really proud of themselves when they keep trying and don't give up.\r\n\r\nThese games have become a favorite during center time and quiet moments in the classroom. Best of all, they are screen-free, fun, and perfect for little hands.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and bringing smiles, learning, and excitement to our little learners every day!","fullyFundedDate":1777096053879,"projectUrl":"project/building-focus-and-fine-motor-skills-wit/10206660/","projectTitle":"Building Focus and Fine Motor Skills with Handheld Water Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550001_orig.png?crop=1079,1079,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754450811131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2550001"},{"teacherId":2550001,"projectId":10168509,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of dry flowers and popsicle sticks, my students were able to create beautiful Mother's Day gifts made with love. My joyful group of 4- and 5-year-olds were so excited to use the materials to make something special for the people they love most.\r\n\r\nThis project brought so much happiness, creativity, and pride into our classroom. Students practiced fine motor skills, explored their creativity, and carefully worked on the detail of their handmade gifts. They could not stop smiling while talking about giving their creations to their moms and loved ones.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was the only opportunity they had to give a meaningful handmade gift this Mother's Day. Your kindness helped create sweet memories that families will treasure for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our little learners and helping fill our classroom with joy, creativity, and love.","fullyFundedDate":1775681613893,"projectUrl":"project/flowers-and-sticks-for-a-mothers-day-gi/10168509/","projectTitle":"Flowers and Sticks for a Mother's Day Gift","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550001_orig.png?crop=1079,1079,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754450811131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2550001"},{"teacherId":2450227,"projectId":9966850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom. Because of your kindness and belief in young learners, my students were able to benefit from a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card that will have a meaningful impact on the rest of our year together.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I was able to purchase an end-of-the-year memory book that will help students reflect on their growth and capture special moments from kindergarten. This book will give each child a keepsake to take home, to remind them of how much they learned and how far they've come.\r\n\r\nYour gift also allowed me to provide emergent readers aligned to our science units, helping students build literacy skills while deepening their understanding of the world around them. By reading about topics we were actively exploring in class, students were more engaged, made stronger connections, and gained confidence as beginning readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have access to engaging resources that support academic growth, confidence, and joy in learning. Thank you for investing in my classroom and in the future of these young learners. Your generosity truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1776434492280,"projectUrl":"project/big-learning-for-little-learners/9966850/","projectTitle":"Big Learning for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2450227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722186864561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misswilliams406"},{"teacherId":2550001,"projectId":10051609,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of magnifying glasses to our classroom! Because of your support, our students have been able to explore the world around them in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nDuring our science activities, they've been excited to closely observe leaves, insects, and everyday objects—asking questions, making discoveries, and sharing their ideas with one another. The magnifying glasses have truly sparked their curiosity and helped them feel like real scientists!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for our young learners. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1772648995598,"projectUrl":"project/big-discoveries-with-little-eyes-jumbo/10051609/","projectTitle":"Big Discoveries with Little Eyes: Jumbo Magnifiers for Curious Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550001_orig.png?crop=1079,1079,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754450811131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2550001"},{"teacherId":2550001,"projectId":9327957,"letterContent":"You seriously made our day — actually, our whole school year — with your amazing donation of supplies!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous heart, our classroom is now stocked with canvas boards, tape, laminating pouches, cardstock, homework folders, and more classroom magic. For a group of energetic 4- and 5-year-olds who are always curious, creative, and ready to learn, these materials are a game-changer.\r\n\r\nAs a Title 1 school, we often stretch every dollar just to cover the basics. Our families face real challenges, and I usually dip into my own pocket to buy extra materials—so my students never miss out. But YOU stepped in and made it possible for us to go beyond \"just the basics.\"\r\n\r\nYour donation wasn't just supplies—they were fuel for hands-on learning, creativity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe kids are more engaged, focused, and proud of their work. And when they're proud, they're motivated to keep learning!\r\n\r\nSo from me and very excited tiny humans—THANK YOU! You've brought more than supplies into our classroom. You've brought joy, learning, and love.\r\n\r\nWith big smiles and even bigger gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1746699621081,"projectUrl":"project/folders-tape-and-cardstock-a-few-sup/9327957/","projectTitle":"Folders, Tape, and Cardstock- a Few Supplies That Will Rock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550001_orig.png?crop=1079,1079,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754450811131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2550001"},{"teacherId":2550001,"projectId":9327161,"letterContent":"Wow — thank you SO much for the amazing donation of books for our classroom!\r\n\r\nOur 4- and 5-year-olds were beyond excited to dive into all the new stories. The colorful covers, fun characters, and silly surprises kept them completely hooked! These books have quickly become classroom favorites — and our read-aloud time? It was one of the most loved parts of our day!\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our little learners were giggling, asking questions, making connections, and falling in love with reading. Some were even \"reading\" the stories to each other (with their own hilarious twists)!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly brought more joy, imagination, and learning into our classroom. We're so grateful for your generous heart — and for helping us turn story time into something magical.\r\n\r\nWith lots of thanks (and happy little readers),","fullyFundedDate":1746786896700,"projectUrl":"project/old-lady-and-pigeon-books-lets-read-f/9327161/","projectTitle":"Old Lady and Pigeon Books - Let's Read Fun Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550001_orig.png?crop=1079,1079,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754450811131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2550001"},{"teacherId":2550001,"projectId":9326822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of black and color ink cartridges to our classroom — what a huge help it's been!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we were able to print out all sorts of helpful materials for the students, from learning activities to colorful signs, posters, and displays that really brighten up our space. The kids especially loved seeing their work and classroom rules posted in vibrant colors—it truly made the room feel more inviting and exciting!\r\n\r\nYour donation may seem like a small thing, but it made a big impact on our daily learning environment. It gave us the freedom to be more creative and better organized, and the students noticed and appreciated it, too.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, I didn't have to limit what I could prepare or share with the class. Your contribution directly supported creativity, learning, and classroom engagement in a way that truly matters.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us here in the classroom, thank you again for your support. We're so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746699592469,"projectUrl":"project/ink-ink-hurray/9326822/","projectTitle":"Ink, Ink, Hurray!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550001_orig.png?crop=1079,1079,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754450811131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2550001"},{"teacherId":8694455,"projectId":7085240,"letterContent":"You have helped our toys stay nice and neat with our new bins! Instead of having tons of open boxes, we have clear easy to label bins that help me organize supplies so much easier! \r\n\r\nAnd the students LOVE the library with our bean bags. It is their favorite place to sit. Before we only had a small couch and the ground to sit on, but now they love to lay out on the beanbags with their books. 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